The Fear of Falling Apart | Just One Regret #2

Chapter 32 - The First Concert

In the morning, before we had any soundchecks or anything, we all decided to go out.

Morgan was quiet again and was almost falling asleep in my arms.

"Is it better now?" A clean-shaved Jesse asked.

"Morgan?" I asked.

He wouldn't turn around.

Jesse sighed. "I'm not your Dad bud. I'm just a guy."

Morgan turned around slightly and sniffled. He wiped his eyes, but was still quiet.

I gave Jesse an apologetic look and hugged Morgan close.

"I-It's a quiet day Daddy." Morgan whispered, almost silently.

"What does that mean bud?" I asked.

"N-No talking." He answered.

"You don't want to talk today?"

He nodded silently, before shrugging slightly.

"Alright bud." I sighed. "I guess that's fine."

"I-I'm not allowed to talk on b-bad Daddy's birthday."

I sighed sadly. "Bud, you can talk all you want. Bad Daddy's not here. It's just me and Wavey."

He shrugged and snuggled back into my shoulder.

I gently patted his back as Waverly looked at me, sort of worried.

"Do you want me to hold him?" She asked.

"Morgie? Do you want to go to Wavey?" I asked him.

He nodded and reached out to Waverly.

I gently passed him over and attempted to google what I should do to help him.

He was still silent as we sat down in a small cafe. Everyone ordered their food and Morgan wouldn't say what he wanted.

"Milkshake?" I suggested.

He shrugged silently.

I sighed and went up to order.

I was stuck in the line for ages, and when I looked back, Waverly was tried to console Morgan.

I handed Brendon my wallet. "A cappuccino for me, a chocolate milkshake for Morgan. Don't get Waverly anything. I'll be right back."

He nodded before I raced over to Morgan. He clung onto me, tears spilling from his eyes.

"It's okay bud." I assured. "It's okay."

"P-Please don't leave again." He whispered.

"I won't." I promised.

He started calming down a bit, but still held onto me.

Brendon threw my wallet across the table to me. "I paid. Don't worry."

"Oh, okay, thanks."

"Is he okay?"

Morgan nodded and sniffled, turning around to face Brendon.

"Hey bud." Brendon did his best smile.

"H-Hi." He sniffled.

"I ordered you a chocolate milkshake."

"Th-thanks."

"Why are you so glum today?"

"I left my stuffed toy at home." He stammered. "A-And I couldn't get to sleep, s-so I'm tired..."

"How about we go for a trip to the shops, and we'll find you a new one!" Brendon suggested.

"Okay." Morgan smiled slightly.