Lost and Found Chapter 12

Chapter 12

The date had gone great. Matthew had a blast, Nora loved watching he and Bo interact. She was seeing the man she loved, not the man she meet last year. As they drove home Matthew fell asleep in the back seat, leaving Bo and Nora some time to take as they headed home.

“He’s a great kid Red.”
She smiled.

“Yeah he is, I get such joy from him.”
“I am sorry I missed out in his first few years.”
Nora put her hand out and grabbed his.

“Bo, you are here now, that is all that matters.”
Bo nodded.

“Bo, how you doing? I know you Asa had your problem, but I also know how much you loved him and how much he loved you.”
Nora looked over and could see his tears.

“My father was a difficult man to love, I don’t know Red, I feel I let him down in so many ways.”
Nora pulled the car over and stopped.

“Bo, no. No matter how much he yelled or told you he’d take you out the will that man respected and loved you. Sometimes I think he wished he had you integrity.”

“I don’t know Red.”
Nora put his face in her hands.

“I do Bo, he loved you so much.”
Bo took one of hands and kissed it.

“Thanks Red, you know he never gave up on us, he loved you like a daughter.”
“I know, did you know he always sent Matthew birthday and Christmas gifts?”
Bo eyes widened.

“No, I had not clue.”
“He did, his notes always said, ‘to my grandson’”

Bo started to cry.

“I’ve been so stupid.”

Nora pulled him close and hugged him.

“Oh Bo, you were hurt and we all do stupid things when that happens. Bo?”
“Yeah?”
“Bo, have you forgiven me?”

Bo pulled out of the hug.

“Oh Red, I forgave you so long ago, but I let my pride win. I’ve missed you so much, I thought about running to Chicago so many times to come and get you and Matthew. I am so sorry it took Pa’s death for me to finally wake up.”
Nora kissed him.

“I am so happy you are here Bo.”
Bo sighed.

“Me too Red.”
Suddenly Nora heard movement from the back seat.

“Mommy we home yet?”
She smiled and let go of Bo and the car back in gear.

“Not yet honey.”
“Bo are you spending the night?”

Nora laughed as Bo face turned Red.

“Baby tonight Bo is staying at a hotel.”
“oh, will you be over again tomorrow?”
“Yes I will, in fact I plan to stay for a long time.”
“REALLY? We can play together then?”
“Yes we can.”

“YEAH!”
Nora smiled and took Bo’s hand as she pulled into her garage.

“Bo, can you read me a story for bed?”
“I sure can.”
“Why don’t you go upstairs and get ready for bed, Bo and I will be up there soon to tuck you in.”
Matthew ran upstairs.

Nora looked over at Bo who was watch Matthew go upstairs. She took her hand put on his cheek. He turned to her and smiled.

“He’s perfect Red.”

She took his hand and pulled him in for a small kiss, then led him upstairs where Matthew was excitingly waiting for them.