Time to make it right...

After a twist of fate, Joey ran into Tyler and we chatted on the phone. He now knows about Ty and wants to meet up. As terrified as I am, it is time to make it right. I can only hope it goes well. 

[Jonnie] *getting Ty dressed* Are you nervous about meeting your dad?

[Ty] *smiling and handing her his shoe* No, I am not nervous about meeting him. I am scared he won't like me.

[Jonnie] *tying his shoe and checking him over, smiling* He will love you. Look at everyone that loved you at home. You are perfect and I love you. *kissing him and then standing up and picking him up* Okay, you close your eyes and when you open then we will be near Tyler's house, ready? *seeing him nod then tuck into her as tight as he can, she disappears and reappears by the big tree in his yard* COme on buddy, we are here. *walking up to the front door, taking a deep breath and squeezing Ty's hand, she knocks*

[Tyler] *wiping his hands on his apron, and then looking down at it and shaking his head* An apron? Super manly. *takes off the apron and hangs it up, checking his hair in the mirror he walks to the door and opens it up. Seeing Jonnie for the first time in years his breath is taken away, and then he sees the small boy holding her hand* Hi! Hi, Uh, come in. *walking into the house and leading them in to the living room* Hang on one second, *he leaves the room and comes back with a tray of bruschetta and some dips* Um, can I get you a drink? Want some I dunno, soda or juice, or milk maybe?

[Jonnie] *smiling as she looks at the man she never stopped loving* Do you have apple juice? If not I'll have some water. Ty what do you want buddy?

[Ty] *standing there he freezes and stares at Tyler then shakes his head* M-milk please? *never taking his eyes off of him*

[Tyler] Sure, I can do that. Sit sit, I'll be right back. 8smiling at the little boy* It's alright, I'll be right back ok. *he walks briskly into the kitchen and breathes out slowly, almost meditatively as he slices 4 apples and runs them through the juicer, the sound comforting him. He turns to the stove and stirs the noodles and takes them off the heat, straining them quickly and mixing them into the cheese sauce, throwing the whole casserole dish into the oven before pouring a glass of milk and taking it and the apple juice back into the living room* Here you go. *sitting and looking at them both* So. Hi.

[Ty] Thank you for my milk, sir? Tyler? Dad? *looking slightly confused* I really don't know what to call you. *looking down and taking a drink, keeping his eyes on the floor*

[Tyler] *Tucking his feet under him so that he's sitting indian style in the chair, and looking at Jonnie helplessly* Right, well not sir, that's for sure alright. You don't really know me, so I would understand if you don't want to call me dad, but *reaching down and touching the boy's shoulder gently* You can if you want to. If you don't you can just call me Tyler. *to Jonnie* That's alright isn't it?

[Jonnie] You've been dad to him since the minute he was born. His room has always been full of pictures of you, and of us. *smiling at Ty* You call him what ever you want, whatever is in your heart.

[Ty] *handing his milk to his mom he stands and opens his arms and hugs Tyler* Dad, I will call you dad. If you are okay with that.

[Tyler] *the anger he had felt beginning to flare ad Jonnie for never telling him he had a son fades as the small child wraps his arms around him. He hugs him back tightly* Yes ... son. I am okay with that. I'm sorry that I wasn't there for you. *releasing the hug and looking at the boy, but speaking to Jonnie* I really wish I could have been.

[Jonnie] I tried to find you. I even tried to ask your brother to help me find you. No one heard from you, ever.

[Ty] Uncle Lucas? He's your brother?

[Tyler] Jonnie. How is it I haven't spoken to my own family in almost ten years, but you've got my brother on speed dial? *his tone softens when he speaks to Ty* Yeah kid, Lucas is my brother, but I haven't talked to him in a long long time. *standing* I haven't been hiding. You didn't want to hear from me. I wanted to call you, so many times. But you wanted to see other people, so I figured you had found a great excuse to be rid of me. How was I supposed to know?

[Jonnie] *frowning* Your friends and my friends told me not to be the girl who wouldn't let him follow his dream. I cried and I never meant it when I told you I didn't think we should be together anymore. It was a lie, the worst lie I ever told. Because not only did I want to be with you, I never stopped loving you. As for Lucas, he was there from before Ty was born and he brought us to the airport the night we left. He tried to help me raise Ty the way you would, because he loves you too. *wiping tears away*

[Ty] *walking up to his mom* Don't cry mommy. You promised you would tell my dad the truth. Want me to tell him the rest. I know everything from my memory. *smiling at her he turns and looks at Tyler* See, my mom thought you would be happier if you left with no tachments. *looking at her and seeing her smile* Well, how ever you say it. She went to tell you she had made a mistake and you were already gone. She cried and cried but thought you'd come back and fight for her. Then she found out she was having me. I made her sick and she almost died. But, she didn't. She raised me and loved me and told me every night that when we found you, that you would love me too.

[Jonnie] *crying as she picks up Ty and holds him against her* I am sorry Tyler.

[Tyler] She almost what? *to Jonnie* You were sick? *shaking his head, trying to process* Your friends? My friends? What kind of friends are those? Because while your friends were telling you ... *looks up and toward the kitchen, breathing in deeply* Shit, I'll be right back. *walks into the kitchen and pulling the macaroni and cheese out of it, and staring at the bubbling sauce. He closes his eyes for a second and goes to his room, pulling something out of his nightstand table and then going back into the living room* Ok, I just didn't want to burn the macaroni. *looking at Jonnie* Fine, while our friends were out telling you not to kill my dream, I was out shopping. For this. *throws a small velvet box to her and watching as she opens it, And she's right buddy. I do love you already.

[Ty] Woah! You bought that for mom? *whispering to Tyler* That is alot of love there. Uncle Lucas said only special girls get rings.

[Tyler] *whispering back* Uncle Lucas was right.

[Jonnie] Why didn't you come back? *looking at the ring* I never wanted to tell you goodbye. I knew staying wasn't an option, but I would've went with you. I could've gone to school anywhere, and worked, then we could've raised Ty together.

[Tyler] *sitting and looking at Ty* Shouldn't we have this conversation in private?

[Ty] *smiling* You don't have to raise me alone anymore. You found my dad.

[Jonnie] He knows everything. But if you want to have this conversation later that's okay. *standing up and looking at Tyler* Um, can I just do one thing?

[Tyler] I don't mind talking now, I just wasn't sure ... *smiling down at Ty* Sorry, this dad gig's all new to me. *back to Jonnie* Anything. *and in that one word he hoped that she could feel how much he still loved her, that he had never stopped*

[Jonnie] *stepping forward slowly moving she closes her eyes and kisses him, as she parts his lips and slides her tongue in his mouth, she runs her fingers through his hair then pulls him closer as she slowly pulls out of his kiss and steps back looking slightly guilty*

[Ty] *giggling* Mom! *hiding his face* I can't believe you just kissed him.

[Tyler] *pulling her back in and returning the kiss* I missed that. We'll talk, later, we have a lot of things to talk about. But for now . *kissing each of her cheeks then her forehead and then back down for another intense kiss on the mouth, his hands sliding down her back until she was molded to him* I really missed that.

[Jonnie] *after his last kiss she is left slightly brethless* Me too! You have no idea. *picking up Ty she kisses his forehead and takes Tyler's hand* I promise you both right now, no more lies. I will never tell you I don't want you in my life because its not true. And Ty, I will never keep you from your dad. Ever! *hugging Ty and Tyler in a group hug*

[Ty] *hugging his mom and dad* Dad? Don't be mad at her okay? She loves you alot.

[Tyler] I'm not mad. I should be, I want to be, *looking into her eyes, and ruffling Ty's hair* but I can't be. You know what I am though? Hungry. Come on. *taking Ty from Jonnie and putting him on his shoulders, and then taking Jonnie's hand he leads them into the dining room* Sit, sit. *watching as they both sit down he gestures with his wand and calls out, and a parade of dishes come dancing into the room* I didn't know what you liked. *meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, pizza, chicken enchiladas, fettuccini alfredo, garlic bread, a loaf of sourdough bread and chili with wedges of yellow cornbread come out and settle onto the table* Let's eat.

[Jonnie] Wait a minute.. You cooked all this? *shaking her head* Ty is a great eater, not picky at all. I had no idea where that came from, til now. *winking*

[Ty] I think I am going to have some chili and mac and chesse! *grinning as his mom puts some food on his plate* I don't like to cook, I got burned once on my finger. That kept me out of the kitchen ever since!

[Tyler] *looking at the table with pride* I was lonely when I left. I missed you, I didn't want to go out. I took some cooking classes. I found it relaxed me, kept the memories at bay, I found peace in the kitchen. *sitting down next to Ty* Yes, I've been burned before too. *rolling up his sleeve and showing him a smattering of circular scars on his arm* That's from when some water landed in my deep fryer and the oil spattered. It hurt. Don't worry though, I'll teach you, if you want, and we'll make sure you don't get burned on your finger again. But it's a good idea to stay away from the kitchen without a grownup. *to Jonnie, looking stunned* Woah! I'm a dad. Weird.

[Jonnie] *smiling* You are a dad. Look at him, he looks more like you then he does me. And he is freakishly good in sports, even though he is still short. Lucas and some of my friends taught him basketball and baseball. I can't wait for him to see a quidditch match. My cousin Jackson gave my dad some tickets to a few games. Will you join us?

[Ty] I want to play that. I have no idea what it is, but I bet I could learn.

[Tyler] *chuckling* I'll bet you could. You're probably a natural. After all it's in your blood. As much as I'd love to join you to watch a Scotties game, I'll be pretty busy. *winking at Jonnie* I'm a chaser on the team.

[Jonnie] Wait! You play for the Scotties? *breaking down in tears* Do you know how many times I talked to Jackson over the years. I could've found you sooner, but I didn't know. *looking at Ty and then at Tyler with tears running down her cheeks, before running out of the room*

[Ty] I am gonna sit here and eat this. *pointing to his plate* And even some of that. *pointing to the food on the table* Go hug her. She likes hugs.

[Tyler] *smiling at Ty* I like you. You're a smart kid. *kissing the top of his head* You'll be ok, you don't need someone with you while you eat? *at Ty's "what are you stupid?" look he grins* Ok, going going. *he runs after Jonnie, and hugs her tightly* God I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I thought you knew I played for him. You sent the letter, you're the reason he and Conor came to recruit me in the first place.

[Jonnie] I never knew who picked you up. I just knew you were drafted and then all I could do was push you away. *sobbing* I am so sorry.

[Tyler] *hugging her more tightly and kissing her tears away* Shhh, don't cry. Please stop crying. Jonnie *walking with her to the couch and sitting down kissing her again* Jonnie look at me. I'm sorry I never called. I was stupid and prideful. When I came to your house that night I was floating, I was going to tell you that Jax recruited me. That I was moving to Scotland, and that I wanted you to come with me. The ring was practically burning a hole in my pocket. I was going to ask you to spend your life with me and be my wife. And you looked at me, and you so seriously and sincerely said that we should split up. And my world came crashing down around me. I was mad, so very mad. I left your house, I threw my phone in the garbage, I didn't want to talk to anyone. I left the next morning and I tried to forget about you. I didn't want to even think your name. I couldn't believe how my happiness had drained. So I threw myself into my quidditch, and at night, when I couldn't sleep, I cooked. I cooked for the team, I cooked at the shelter down the road, I took classes, anything to distract myself. *looking down, ashamed* There were women too. Nothing serious, never, but I wasn't a monk. I need you to know that. But there was always you. And when I finally decided I should call, I couldn't remember your number. And I figured that it was meant to be. I never asked Jax for your number because I thought that if we were supposed to be I wouldn't have lost you in the first place. 

[Jonnie] I spent my days in bed, crying and refusing to let the world around me in. I tried to go to your house and thought one day I'd catch you there. But you never were. Lucas and I started a friendship when I went to tell your family I was pregnant. They didn't care. Well, Lucas did. He was there for me through everything. He fell in love with me, and I told him I could never be more than his friend because I was still in love with you. He was hurt and disappeared for awhile but then he came back a few weeks before I had Ty. He was there when the doctors told my parents I wouldn't survive the delivery. I begged him to take our baby and find you. He promised he would, but I made it. Lucas is his godfather. *smiling* Then after bringing Ty home, its not that I didn't think about you. I just didn't think about you as much. I went through the days happy and sad. Happy that he was perfect and sad that he was a daily reminder of you. The man I adored and lost. Because I was too scared to believe that we could make it back then. But, here we are. Ty is almost 5 and we have so many years to talk about. *rubbing his hand* There never was any other men for me. I mean I'd date from time to time but I would end up thinking about you and then the hurting would start all over. *putting her head on his shoulder* Oh Tyler. I don't care about the women in your past, all I care about is that I finally found you.

[Tyler] I'm so happy that we found each other again. God Jonnie, except for the child sitting in the next room. Our child. Other than him I could be right back there in California, getting ready to give you that ring. Dammit. It's like I'm whole again, finally. I've been missing this whole section of my soul for so long that I didn't even realize how big that hole was until I saw you standing at my door. And now it's filled again. *looking at the ring on the table* Would it be completely insane if I gave that to you, now, and asked the question I was planning on asking? You don't have to say yes, or even anything at all. Yeah, that's probably insane. Forget I spoke. I'm just going to shut up now.

[Jonnie] *leaning her head on his shoulder* Would it be insane if I wanted you to give me that ring and ask me that question? Because when I think about my perfect future. I don't see just me and Ty. I see you too.

[Tyler] *sighing* Yes, I think it would be insane. *watching as her face falls slightly, he calls out* Ty, buddy, can you come here for a minute? *he grins as the boy enters the room wiping his hands on his pants, Tyler wipes his face and stands up* Do me a favor and just sit right there with your mom. *he takes the ring from the box and looks at it, dropping to one knee in front of Jonnie and Ty* I've lost you once, and I don't intend to ever lose you again. Or you ever little man. I love you as much as I always have, maybe more. And I love you already. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Jonnie, will you be my wife? *winking at Ty*

[Ty] Say yes mom! Say yes. *jumping up and bouncing in front of her*

[Jonnie] *smiling so wide it hurts, and feeling tears roll down her cheeks* Yes! Yes I will be your wife. Nothing in the world would make me happier. *kissing him and then kissing Ty* I love you, both of you.

[Tyler] *slipping the ring on her finger* I love you too. You bring out the crazy impulsive in me. You are amazing. I don't know how I survived without you, but I didn't live. Not really. *kissing her and hugging Ty* To forever.

[Ty] *jumping on Tyler* I didn't know when mom told me I was going to meet you today, that I was getting a real family. My mom and my dad. I am so happy!

[Jonnie] *laughing at Ty* I didn't either buddy. *looking at Tyler* So, how about you hang out with him for a bit and I will go grab us some pj's and an outfit for tomorrow. Because, I am not leaving here tonight. We have some important things to discuss tonight. *winking at Tyler* Unless you'd rather we came back tomorrow?

[Tyler] Sure *looking at her, still kind of shocked she said yes* sure that's fine. We've got some bonding we have to do anyway, don't we Ty? *wrapping his arm around the child who looked so like he did when he was that age* And I never ate. *to Ty* You want some dessert? *looking toward Jonnie, suddenly cautious* He can have dessert? Does he eat sugar? Any allergies? Things I should know?

[Jonnie] *laughing* So far the only thing he is allergic to is doing chores. And with the exception of a few veggies, he eats everything. Not to much sugar though, he can get a bit hyper. *kissing Ty then leaning in to kiss Tyler passionately* I love you. I will hurry back. I might have to chat with my dad. *rolling her eyes*

[Ty] What's for dessert? *flashing a innocent smile at Tyler*

[Tyler] That was your dad I saw in the hall at the hospital. I'm thankful that he didn't kick the ... heck right out of me when he saw me. He must not have recognized me. He's a good guy, tell him I said hello. *kissing her again and watching as she leaves then turning to Ty and picking him up carrying him into the kitchen and sitting him on the counter* Well lets see, we've got some homemade ice cream, some cheesecake, some cupcakes, and chocolate pudding with whipped cream. Which would you like big guy?

[Ty] Grandpa won't be mad. I told him we were coming here and he got this sad look and he told my mom he hopes she knows what she is doing. *mocking his grandpa's voice*

[Tyler] I like your grandpa, he's smart. He wants to take care of your mom, and so do I. I hope he's not mad at me. *leaning back against the counter and watching his son* You look like a happy kid, are you?

[Ty] I get sad sometimes. But I am pretty happy most of the time. Mommy quit playing sports and stopped singing cause she was so sad. She used to sing to me all the time. *looking at him* She is a really great mom. *smiling* Can I please have some pudding?

[Tyler] *serving up two bowls of pudding, with some whipped cream on top and handing Ty a spoon* Jonnie has a beautiful singing voice. I'm sorry she stopped. We'll have to see about getting her happy enough to sing again. *taking a spoonful of pudding and eating it smiling* Pudding's my favorite too. You have to be careful out here, they call all of their desserts pudding. But there's nothing like a big bowl of cold chocolate pudding is there? *grinning watching as the boy eats*

[Ty] *taking a big bite* That's good pudding! *licking the spoon and setting his bowl down* Dad, can I ask you something?

[Tyler] *taking in his son's serious tone he sets down his bowl too and sits on the counter across from Ty* You can ask me anything son. Anything at all.

[Ty] If you knew mommy was pregnant, would you have moved away?

[Tyler] *trying to think of how to word his feelings best for the child* I would have brought her with me, brought you both. And if she said she didn't want to come I would have stayed and never left you. I promise you, if I had known I would have always been with you.

[Ty] But she wanted you to be happy. She said you were happy when you played that sport. *smiling* I can never be mad at her cause she did what she thought you wanted. I am just happy she won't cry anymore. *picking his bowl back up* She told me my whole life she'd find you. She never stopped looking. *smiling he takes another bite*

[Tyler] How'd you get so smart kiddo? *eating more of his pudding* I am happy when I play, but not as happy as I am now that I have you. I promise i'll try to make she she doesn't cry anymore. Or you either. You're a good boy. Was your uncle Lucas nice to you?

[Ty] He's mommy's best friend. They cried alot when she told him she was moving.

[Tyler] Well I'm sorry they cried. Are you having fun living with your Grandpa and Auntie Joey? **looking completely unsure of what to say next.*

[Ty] Grandpa is funny, and Aunt Joey has a boyfriend. *making a face* She is too busy sometimes.

[Tyler] Well, young people in love, they're always busy like that.*suddenly missing his brother, and jealous that he got to spend so much time with Ty* Does your Uncle Lucas have a girlfriend?

[Ty] He had one, but she was jealous. So then Uncle Lucas told her to leave him alone. He's really busy with basketball.

[Tyler] She was jealous? Of your mommy and Uncle Lucas? That's sad. I'm glad he's having fun with basketball.

[Ty] *smiling* If mommy didn't find you, Uncle Lucas told me he was going to make her fall in love with him. But she always told him he wishes.

[Tyler] *laughing* That's my brother. Just determined to have what was mine. Do you miss him?

[Ty] I miss him alot. He told me he is going to come visit us. *licking the bowl clean then setting it down* Do you miss him?

[Tyler] *looking sad* You know I didn't think I did, but I really do. Your mommy's right, he should come visit. Maybe he'll come out for the wedding. Wow, we're going to get married. You know what big guy? I think your daddy's completely insane.

[Ty] Well, I think you are smart. *smiling* You two lost each other before but now you are making sure it will never happen again.

[Tyler] Exactly right. *grinning and finishing up his pudding* Do you do magic son? I know you're not old enough to go to school yet, but have you done anything?

[Ty] Well, I can do some things. My mom tells me not to do them because people don't always understand. And that I can only use magic for good. Because grandma did some magic, mom said that was bad. But mostly I just follow people around and do what they can do. The closer I am to them the stronger my powers.

[Tyler] Really? That's pretty cool! And yes, you should only do nice things with your magic. Like this *waving his wand and all of the food dances back off of the dining room table and closes up, he opens the refrigerator door and the food all arranges itself neatly on the shelves* That's pretty cool huh?

[Ty] *eyes wide* That is cool! I want to learn that. *looking up at him with pride* How do you feel about me? Because a part of me was scared you wouldn't like me.

[Tyler] *hugging the boy tightly* Oh son. You're cute and super smart and sweet. I don't just like you, I love you so much.

[Ty] *holding his dad's neck* I am glad you love me, because I love you too daddy. *smiling as he hugs him again*

[Tyler] *picking Ty up and carrying him into the living room* Are you allowed to watch TV? Cause I just got a new movie that I think you'll like.

[Ty] I can do that and Uncle Lucas lets me play video games too. *smiling*

[Jonnie] *landing near the tree she smiles as she walks up to the house, knocking and then opening the door* I'm back, sorry it took so long. *walking over to Tyler and Hugging him* That's from my dad. He said, and I quote. Well, it's about time. *smiling*

[Tyler] *hugging her back* Thank god, I was afraid I was going to be castrated. *leaning back against the couch, cudding Ty up agaisnt one side of him, and Jonnie against the other* I have a family. *turning and kissing Jonnie* I love you. I'm glad you're here.

[Jonnie] About that, me being here. Well, in a few days can we stay here for about a week? I am giving up my room to a friend. *kissing him before he can speak*

[Tyler] Sure, you can always stay here. You can wait until after the wedding if you want, but if you don't want to wait you can move in anytime. You have a friend visiting? Anyone I know?

[Jonnie] *looking innocently* You might know this person.

[Tyler] My brother? *at her mock innocent face he sighs* Really? Already? I just got you back, *pouting* I don't want to share you already.

[Jonnie] Well, seems as though a little guy called him this morning to tell him how much he was missing him. I had a message when I got there. I had to call him back and tell him I found you. He sounded so happy. I believe he really does care about you. *looking over at Ty* What did you say to your uncle young man?

[Ty] *looking at her with the same innocent face she used* Nothing? Why do I get blamed for every.... *looking at his parents faces* I told him I missed him and that I wanted him to come see me. And I told him you were making me meet my dad and that I might not be what he wanted in a kid. What if he hated us?

[Tyler] You told him that? Aw, Ty. I could never hate you. Of course Lucas will probably think I did. This is going to be fun.

[Jonnie] *digging out some pj's for Ty* Go change buddy. I need to talk to your dad a minute.

[Ty] *taking his clothes and looking at Tyler who pointed in the direction he needed to head towards* Yes ma'am.

[Jonnie] *watching him disappear then turning to Tyler* He told Lucas to come get him and take him home. He was so worried that you wouldn't be happy I found you. *resting her head on him* I feel so bad. I have told him how much he'd be loved. Why would he think that? Lucas knows that you are happy. He knows about everything. 
 
[Tyler] Don't feel bad. It's not your fault, it's mine for not being there. I should have found you. I should have known.

[Jonnie] *kissing him* We can't change the past. Let's just move on and start over.

[Tyler] Ok, I guess. you're right, we can't change things but we might as well make the best of the situation we're in. *looking her over* You know you're even more beautiful now than you were then. *pushing some hair behind her ear and bringing his lips to hers in a soft kiss* I can't really believe you're here.

[Jonnie] I can't believe I finally found you. *kissing him back* I knew true love would prevail.

[Tyler] So did I. I've been waiting for you so long. And I didn't even realize I was waiting for you. It's like I've been on pause for years, and someone finally pressed play. *kissing her passionately*

[Jonnie] *smiling as Ty comes out in his pj's* Let's watch a movie and then put our son to bed together.

[Tyler] *putting the newest kids movie into the dvd player and settling down on the couch with his family* That sounds like a wonderful plan. Y'all are lucky I like cartoons.

[Ty] *snuggles into Tyler and stretches out on the couch*

[Jonnie] *takes Tyler's hand in hers and holds it tight as they settle into the couch and start the movie*