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Shoot. I’m sorry to hear that. I’m between patients, and then a possible induction this afternoon.
I hope it goes smoothly. I love you. I’ll text when I land in Boston.
Becs
Safe travels. Love you xoxo
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By the time I landed in Boston, I was exhausted. I could not focus on much beyond the million emails I had to get through. The moment I thought I had everything in order, I’d find another pile of shit to clean up. Luckily, by the time I arrived, I had gotten everything squared away, and I could focus on what I had laid out to do in Boston. My driver took me straight to my house so I could shower and change. The moment I walked into my Boston home, the silence was deafening. I realize that even in the short amount of times I was with Becs, either on the phone or at her house, it felt right. It felt like my home was where she was, no longer here in a city I had previously grown to love.
I get ready quickly and set off to handle all the business necessary here. Each moment I get work done here is a step closer to being with Becca.
My trip to Boston is filled with meetings and scheduling changes to accommodate my eventual move to New York. Janine is not too pleased with me moving to New York, but I remind her she worked many years with me primarily out in California, and we made it through that. I know that it’s not always ideal to change my location, but I felt like it was something we could handle, and the transition would not feel as overwhelming. Plus, she has another boss who remains local. All our duties are usually split so it shouldn’t be a problem. Even if an emergency happens, someone will be available to handle it.
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I had just landed at LAX. Unlike the rest of the nation, where fall leaves were turning and the breeze was cooling off, California always held on to the heat a little longer, and this year was no different. It was not the stifling heat of the summer, but it wasn’t as cold as it was back east, leaving me sweating within five minutes of exiting the airport. I remove my suit coat and look around for my driver. Janine knows I'm always too tired after my flights, continuously having difficulty sleeping on airplanes, so I know someone is waiting nearby.
While scanning the area to find my ride, a familiar person begins to approach me. I stare an extra second before it dawns on me. I am shocked to see Bradley Thomas here in front of me after so many years. Bradley ended up leaving Saddle Ridge shortly after I had, joining the Marines. Unfortunately, while stationed overseas months later, his parents were killed in a car accident.
His little brother was left in Bradley’s care, and he had to rearrange his life in order to care for a child at the young age of eighteen. Bradley ended up never returning to Saddle Ridge and started a new life with his brother elsewhere. I hadn’t seen him since graduation, but the guy didn’t age. He looked exactly the same, except more mature in his features. He always had more of a California surfer look, so seeing him here did not surprise me in the least.
“Dude, I knew that was you. How have you been?” Bradley greets me with a hug and a handshake. I’m still in shock seeing my friend after so long.
“Brad Thomas—as I live and breathe. I cannot believe this. Of all places to run into my friend from Nebraska, I see you at a congested airport in Los Angeles.” I chuckle, still trying to wrap my head around this.
“How have you been? You living out here now?” he asks me while taking a moment to scan the area.
“Yeah, I travel between here and the East Coast. Finalizing some things to move to New York soon. Remember Rebecca Stanley? We just reconnected.” His smile brightens at the mention of Becca’s name.
“Of course, I remember Rebecca. Man, I haven’t seen her in years. I can’t believe you guys didn’t end up together, especially after everything that went down after graduation.” He takes a moment, his expression growing somber.
He continues, “I’m heartbroken over Beau’s passing. I was able to see everyone at the funeral years ago. Such an amazing guy. Gone too soon.”
I’m still catching up from his comment about Becca after graduation when a beautiful brunette woman approaches us, wrapping her arms around Brad, and greeting him with a quick kiss. His eyes soften toward her, then I hear, “Daddy, Daddy, Daddy,” behind her.
Three little boys are standing there, waiting for Brad’s attention. They all seem about ten and younger. His wife chuckles and I hear a quiet plea whispered by the woman, “Save me, Brad.” He laughs at her and quickly picks up the smallest one.
“Shane, this is my family. This is my wife Harlow and our three sons—Emerson, Matthew, and Gage.” I take my time to introduce myself to everyone and chat with them for a few extra minutes. My ride arrives and I am unable to stay a moment longer, as my day is jam-packed. Bradley and I exchange numbers, and I can’t wait to grab a beer and catch up with him more.
When I begin walking away, I hear Bradley yell out, “Please say hi to Rebecca and Elody for me.” I nod and wave a final goodbye before giving my belongings to my driver and getting into the car.
I text Becs to let her know I arrived in California safely and about my run-in with Bradley. What a small world to see him after so long.
I know Becs is already immersed in her busy day, being three hours ahead, so she doesn’t respond right away. With morning traffic greeting us on the highway, it takes some time to reach my house in Encino. I’m exhausted from the extended travel but grateful for a few minutes to myself to get ready.
I take a long shower, relieving the ache in my cock for Becs because I’m missing her touch so damn much. Being away from her, the inability to hold her and kiss her freely, is driving me insane. I can’t wait to get both this visit to California and London behind me and begin my life full-time with Becca. I know we have a lot to handle with our past, but once we can put that behind us, I can’t wait to start forever with her.
Once I’m out of the shower and towel off, I look down at my phone on the bathroom counter and notice a new message from Becca. When I swipe it open, I see she’s available to talk and decide a FaceTime is needed. I can’t take not seeing her another second.
I begin calling and she picks up shortly afterward. She’s walking outside, a scarf around her neck and a large coat warming up her body. She doesn’t look down at the screen at first, paying attention to those walking alongside her in the city. I can see her wireless headphones poking out of her dark hair as she takes her strides through the streets. She makes it to a light and looks down, gasping when she does.
“Shane, are you naked?” she practically yells, her gaze getting more heated as she takes my nearly naked form in. I guess she’s just as frustrated by our lack of proximity as I am.
She looks around her due to her high volume with that last question, plus the fact that her screen is not quite PG.
”No, I’m not naked. I have a towel around my waist. I just got out of the shower.” She makes a sound like she’s whimpering, and I continue. “But soon I will be with you, and you can shower with me instead.” That seems to appease her, and the light must change because she begins to move again.
