A Sequel to 'Strong Enough' based on the alternate ending of that story

Chapter 11

"Let them go" Adam smiled as he bent down and kissed her neck, slowly working his way to her lips, after a few minutes and the need for air becoming undeniable they separated. He rested his forehead against hers, "I've wanted to do that all morning but one of them was always lurking" he laughed, "they're expert little cockblocks you know"

Kim laughed, "Don't be a jerk" she grabbed his arm, "let's go find the little cockblockers"

They turned the corner, and stopped in their tracks.

"Holy shit" Adam muttered as he scanned the scene before him, "What the hell?"

Kim clutched his arm, feeling her knees wobble, she brought her hand to her mouth, "oh my goodness!" Tears filling her eyes.

A giant poster of little Adam hung from the front of Molly's, an appeal for potential donors appeared with it.

Adam snaked his arm around Kim's waist, kissing the top of her head and she buried her face in the crook of his neck. Both completely overwhelmed at what their friends had pulled together.

Adam was surprised to find Josh and Amanda on the steps of the bar, "Surprise little brother" Josh said as he hugged him, the black eyes Adam had given him finally having faded.

Adam choked back tears, "You...you did this?"

Josh curled his lip, "I'd love to take the credit, but it was her" he pointed towards Trudy who was deep in conversation with a rep from Be The Match, "and him" his finger moving to Hank who was doing his best to stay out of the spotlight of the afternoon, Caleb nestled in his arms.

"Wow" Kim kept muttering, Amanda and Josh both having hugged her.

"This is insane" Adam laughed appreciating the sunglasses he was wearing knowing they kept everyone from seeing the tears in his eyes.

"Where are Cory and Cannon, they here?" Adam asked for his nephews.

Josh looked over his shoulders for his teenage sons, "They're volunteering at one of the booths, I think Cannon is working with the daughter of the one or the firemen. Hermann I think was his name" he laughed, knowing exactly why Cannon was so eager to help out, "He's a lot like you, you know. The girls are constantly calling the house looking for him"

"Is that so" Kim smirked, "did the girls always call you?" She teased Adam.

Adam just rolled his eyes, "Hey brother I think I need a matching haircut" Josh shook his head, "getting a little shaggy, you know a good barber?"

Adam grinned, "As a matter of fact I do. I'm sure he can fit you in" he hugged his brother and sister in law once more, "we better mingle darlin', thanks for coming"

Amanda smiled, "We wouldn't miss it"

Bob had corralled the kids and found Adam and Kim as they made their way through the crowd, his own hair freshly buzzed, "Hey Son, Kim" Bob smiled as he returned both kids to their feet.

"This is all for me Dad, isn't it cool?" Adam asked as he pointed at the ever growing crowd, "it's amazing right Mom?"

Both smiled, "It is, hey Uncle Josh wants a haircut can you squeeze him in?" Adam teased.