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It hits me hard that I have a child with this woman.
The elusive woman of my dreams who slipped out of my grasp. Who disappeared on me and left me reeling for years.
We’re bonded together forever through Lucas.
Now that she’s back, I’m not going to let her go.
With the three of us here, I’ve never felt so whole. It feels like my life is finally complete. Like I’ve found what I’ve been desperately searching for.
Maria the organizer knocks on the door and pops her head in. “I’m sorry to interrupt, Mr. Sutton, but you have a lineup of fans waiting at your table.”
“I do?” I ask, turning to her in shock. “I’m mean, sure. Of course. My fans.”
“Well, we should go,” Fiona says, standing up and rubbing her legs nervously.
“No, Mommy!” Lucas complains.
“You guys can hang out at my table,” I say as Maria rushes off.
“Can we, Mommy, please?” Lucas begs.
Fiona smiles gratefully at me. “Okay. Maybe for a bit.”
“Yes!” Lucas says with a fist pump. He grabs my hand and pulls me to the door.
This kid squeezes my hand the entire way as he rambles on about his top five favorite dinosaurs. He lists the pros and cons of each one.
I keep turning back and stealing glances at Fiona. She’s smiling but she looks so emotional as she watches her son with his father for the first time. I can tell she’s trying not to cry.
I just want to go to her and take her in my arms. I want to tell her that she doesn’t have to do this alone anymore. That I’m going to be with her every step of the way, helping her, supporting her, and loving her.
“Are those all your fans?” Lucas asks when we get to my table. There’s a line-up of about fifteen people holding Hyena gear to get signed.
“Yup!” I say as I pull up two chairs—one on either side of me for my little family.
Fiona sits on my left, but Lucas just hops onto my lap like it’s the most natural thing in the world.
“Thanks for staying,” I whisper to Fiona. She smiles and taps my forearm with her hand. It sends endorphins rushing through my body.
Lucas is a blast to have around. He takes the jersey from the first guy in line—a middle-aged guy in a Centaurs’ hat—and hands it to me.
“Do you want him to sign it Harris or Dad?” Lucas asks.
We all can’t help but laugh.
“Harris Sutton would be good,” the guy says with a chuckle.
We get through the line and then hang out as more stragglers come.
“Can you come to our house for dinner?” Lucas asks when the place starts closing down.
I’d love nothing more than that. I have a game tonight, but I’m already trying to think of how I can get out of it. Maybe I can say my elbow is hurting too much or I have the flu.
“Harris has a game tonight,” Fiona says sadly. “That’s why he’s in town.”
“Can I stay up to watch the game on TV?” Lucas asks. “Please, Mommy.”
“Why don’t you guys come tonight?” I say with my heart racing. “I’ll get you tickets. Front row!”
