A Second Chance

Baby bear

Danny held Jessica in his arms as she cried.

"It's not fair, Danny. It's not fair!"

"I know, baby. But she was happy. That should give you some peace, right?"

"It does. I just wish she was with me Danny, is that selfish."

"Of course not, sweetie! That's your baby, wanting her doesn't make you selfish."

"Her little glasses and bangs were the most adorable things I've ever seen!  It's crazy, but Danny I know that was my child! It wasn't just a dream!  That was our little girl."

"It's not crazy, I'm sure she and Sam actually visited you.. that's good that you dream that vividly."

"Yeah..
I wish you could have seen her. She was so cute."

"I bet she looked as beautiful as her mommy."

"Even more beautiful.."

Danny held her and Jessica cried herself to sleep.

The next day during her lunch break she went to the store and picked up a few things.

When she got home she said hello to the boys, changed into comfortable clothes and took Grayson outside with her.

"Mom, what are you doing?" Michael follows her.

"I'm starting a garden." She smiles.

"Oh, nice."

"Yeah. Is Danny home yet?"

"Not yet."

"Okay, when he gets home will you please send him out here?"

"Sure."

"Thank you, baby."

"No problem."

***

"Mommy what you doing?" Grayson lifts his little hands.

"We're making a gorgeous garden for your sissy."

"Sissy?"

"Yeah! This first section of the garden will be hers and we have to make it perfect for your sister!"

Grayson watches her then puts his hands in the dirt.

"Are you helping mommy?" Jessica smiles.

"Mhm!" He nods.

"Well thank you, little guy!"

"Hey baby, I'm home! Whatcha doin?" She hears Danny from behind.

Jessica looks up at him and smiles big.

"I'm starting a garden and the first part of it is dedicated to Felicity!"

"Awe baby, that's great!" Danny bends down beside her and rubs her back.

"Thanks. I'm excited!"

***

Halloween.