Broken Dreams Stories

Chapter 38

Michael, still grumbling to himself, walked over to Patrick’s mother, who was still sitting on Liam’s lap. He leaned down, kissed her, then picked her up off Liam’s lap, set her on the ground, smacked her butt as he walked around the island, and began cutting up the remaining vegetables. Sharron just shook her head and started pulling things from the fridge. Liam stood up, gathering plates and silverware, and set

the table.

I loved how Patrick’s parents interacted with each other, and I could picture the guys and I being like that someday. Patrick had led me back to the couch and cuddled next to me. Placing a kiss on my head, we began to talk quietly about our day. Our phones went off almost simultaneously. I saw Jake’s message that they would be at the house in about ten minutes. I told Patrick, and he let the rest of the family

know.

A few minutes later, Conner entered the kitchen, going straight to his wife and kissing her. He gave Michael and Liam each a slap on the shoulder and came over to greet Patrick and I. It was strange seeing the head of the most powerful crime family in the city sitting on the

couch with us in a t-shirt and shorts. It was all so ordinary it was hard for me to wrap my head around it.

We chatted with Conner about our day, how fascinating the fish and other creatures were, meeting the two penguins, and our plan to help

with the next rehab release. As we talked, Conner’s phone alerted us that a car was at the gate.

the kitchen, greeting Shannon with hugs and kisses. After they greeted everyone, Jake stayed in the kitchen, helping Shannon bring plates of food outside for Ian to start

me, picked me up, and sat down with me in his lap. Josh and Mike are on either side of him.

at the local zoo and aquarium. Is that something you would be interested in pursuing?” I paused, thinking about

Conner; I will have to look into it more. I’m not ready to start this semester, but I will look at the

know someone in admissions, as well as several professors that teach there.” Conner said, standing up and quietly walking

giving him a long

Conner, you frightened me.” Shannon scolded. She gave him another kiss, and he set her back on her feet; leaning over, Conner whispered something

him toward the table.

chest, chuckling. “I hope when we are their age, we still act

around me.

we will angle.” Drew said, smiling as I turned bright

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out loud, didn’t I?” I tried to

new goal to make sure we are all still that loving toward you by the time we are their age.” I smiled at Josh, thanking him for his

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