Kept From You // L.H (completed)

fourteen

< Saturday >

{ Taylor }

Liz and Andy leave tomorrow to go home. Today, Luke and Andy were doing something so I was spending the day with Carter and Liz.

Was I nervous for today? The answer is yes. Liz and I have barely spoken to each other. We had dinner at Luke's the other night and she would barely look my way.

But, I guess I do deserve that. I kept her grandson from her and I broke her son's heart.

Carter woke up later than he usually does. He wobbled his way to the couch, climbing up and laying down. I laughed from my spot at the sink and walked around the counter and over to him,

"Good morning" I kissed his head, making me whine,

"We're going to go shopping with Mamaw today," I told him, pushing his curls from his face. He nodded with a yawn and pointed to the tv. I laughed and turned the tv on for him- Paw Patrol instantly coming on.

I got Carter fed and dressed then we headed to Luke's to pick up Liz. Carter was thankfully more awake now and not grumpy.

****

I pulled into Luke's driveway and Liz came out and got in the front seat,

"Hello honey" she beamed at Carter, then turned to me, "Hello"

"How are you?" I asked politely, backing out of Luke's driveway,

"I'm good" she nodded. I sighed. Today was not going to be easy.

****

We got to the mall and hopped out of the car. I tossed the diaper bag on my back and held Carter on my hip,

"Go store?" Carter pointed towards the mall. I saw Liz smile,

"Yeah that's where we're going bubby" I laughed, "We're gonna get you some clothes and maybe find Daddy something"

"Toy?" He asked as he went to Liz's arms,

"We can get a toy" I nodded.

When we got inside, we let Carter walk. He was holding both mine and Liz's hands, having us swing him between us.

We walked into the first store and started looking around. Carter went straight to the pajamas. I swear the kid could live in pajamas. It's all he wants to wear,

"We can get a few more jammies but you need actual clothes," I told him. He giggled and clapped then looked around,

"Dino! Mommy!" He yelled, making me shush him. I walked over where Liz now held the dinosaur footie pjs,

"What size is he?" Liz asked,

"2T" I responded and went to look at actual clothes for Carter.

****

We had been shopping for a while. Liz and I got some stuff too. We were hitting one last store- the Disney Store- before we meet Andy and Luke for dinner,

"Carter, two toys and that's all. One to keep at Mommy's and one to keep at Daddy's" I told my toddler,

"You know he wouldn't have to switch between houses if you would've stayed" Liz spoke harshly.

I sighed but let it go. I wasn't going to fight it here. But I do know I need to just sit down and talk to her- which would have to be tonight since she and Andy leave tomorrow.

Liz and I followed Carter as he looked at the toys. He stopped at the Winnie the Pooh stuffed animals- which he's been obsessed with lately- and grabbed Pooh, Tigger, and Piglet. It's more than two but it was okay,

"Go to Mommy and Daddy's," he told me. For being two he was smart. He picked what he could take back and forth,

"Let's check out then we will go meet Daddy and Papaw for dinner," I told him. He nodded and I took the stuffed animals from him and paid. Liz ended up buying him Eeyore so that he'd have the four main people.

After leaving the Disney Store, we got back in the car and headed to the restaurant we were to meet Luke and Andy at. Carter had already fallen asleep so the ride was silent.

****

I parked next to Luke's car as he and Andy got out. Liz and I got out, Luke coming to me first,

"How was it?" He whispered, pecking my lips a couple of times,

"Not so good" I sighed. He frowned but nodded,

"I'm going to talk to her tonight. Hopefully, make things right" I told him. He nodded and opened the back door to grab Carter.

Carter woke up as Luke picked him up from the carseat. He laid his head on Luke's shoulder and held Luke's shirt in his hand. I'll never get over how much Carter looks like Luke.

Carter sat on Luke's lap as we ate. He was definitely being clingy and was eating off both mine and Luke's plates.

Dinner went surprisingly well and on our way back to Luke's, Liz and Carter went with Luke and Andy rode with me,

"Taylor, I'm sorry about Liz. She's just having a hard time with this" he apologized,

"I deserve it. It's okay. I broke your son's heart then kept your grandchild from you" I sighed,

"You were doing what you thought was best. You had an amazing opportunity and you took it. You didn't want to ruin Luke's career. But trust me, it's okay. Everyone has little mess-ups. And you and Luke have worked past it and are both great parents to Carter"

I wanted to tear up. If I talked I knew I would cry. So I sent Andy a thankful smile.

****

As soon as Carter went down for bed, Luke and I sat down with Liz and Andy. This was my time to talk,

"Liz, I am so sorry for the pain that I caused you. I truly am. I know I messed up. I know I hurt Luke and I know I hurt you by not only hurting Luke but also keeping your grandson from you. I made a mistake and I know that. I will do whatever to make it up to you, but all I ask is that you give me another chance"

I saw Liz thinking while Andy and Luke kept looking at each other,

"Did you know you were pregnant before you all broke up?" She asked,

"No. I didn't find out until a few weeks after I moved" I answered truthfully. She nodded,

"Okay, Taylor. I can forgive you. But don't break his heart again. It hurt seeing him in the state he was in. And don't take Carter from us" she told me,

"I promise"