Finding Faith (Red Hook 2)

He had rented the cabin by the lake for the weekend.

“You think Hope will be okay?” She looked across the hall where their daughter lay sound asleep. She had never been far from her baby’s side. She was back to work, but Hope was there, too, always surrounded by attention.

“Yes, baby. Alana and Noah are excited about babysitting. Liam, Holly, and Alicia were already bugging them about dropping by and visiting. She will soak up all the love and be horribly spoiled by Monday.”

Faith laughed. “You’re right. My mom and Ted are taking care of her during the wedding. My mom is so good with her, isn’t she?”

Adam nodded and hugged her. He knew

all the sad details of her childhood and he was amazed with Rebecca’s new leaf in life. “She is, and she also showers you and Holly with so much love. She wants to be a good mother and grandmother. Just shows it is never too late to turn yourself around. I am glad I wised up in time to know how wonderful it is to be loved by you.”

Faith looked at the long, silky white dress her mom helped her pick out. It was simple design with only a few pearls sewn in at the top. The two of them had spent the day in Austin searching for the perfect dress. It was a good memory she would carry forever.

“Holly is on her way to help you get dressed, so I need one last kiss from you before they steal you away.” He pouted.

Faith laughed and gave him a loud smack on the lips. “Poor baby. Just keep tonight in your head.”

He wiggled his eyebrows. “Oh I have plans, trust me.”

Faith sighed. “Thank you, Adam. For being such a good husband and father. You show me love every day and I feel like the luckiest woman on earth.”

He kissed her forehead gently. “I don’t want to take one moment with you and Hope for granted. We have no idea how long we will be on this earth and I don’t want to look back on my memories with regret. I want you to know how I feel every day.”

Faith sniffed and kissed him with all the emotions running through her. His hands went down to her ass and squeezed. She moaned. Maybe they could be just a little late.

“Hey, none of that stuff.” Holly’s voice interrupted them. She looked where Adam’s hands were and scrunched up her nose. “Yuck. I hope my niece is asleep.”

Adam chuckled. “I saw you trading saliva with Brent Douglas just last week at our barbeque. I had to corner him and make sure he knew he better be good to you.”

Faith wrinkled her nose up. He was constantly teasing Holly like a little sister. “Eww, Adam. That sounds so gross. Go away and let me get dressed.”

“Mom and Mrs. Garcia are coming by to dress Hope,” Holly told Adam with a smile.

Adam sighed, thinking of all the women invading his house. He grabbed his tuxedo out of the closet quickly. “I will be hiding downstairs with Liam and Noah. See you soon, wife.”

Faith blew him a kiss as he closed the bedroom door behind him.

“What a change from the jerk he was a year ago,” Holly mused with a shake of her head. She was wearing a pale pink long dress.

“He was just a scared man. He lost his parents and the woman he loved in one moment. I understand now. I love him so much. If I lost him now, I would go crazy.” Faith explained.

“No sad thoughts allowed.” Holly wagged her finger at her. “Let’s get this party started. Brent is meeting me at the reception later and I have the perfect sexy dress that will blow his mind. I really like this guy.”

Faith nodded. “He does seem nice. I am so excited to have everyone together for this day. All of Adam’s friends from the station will be there. Jenny and the rest of my employees are coming, too.”

“Alana and Alicia have been great in organizing everyone. Alicia is worse than an army sergeant. People fall in line when she starts shouting out orders.” Holly laughed. The two girls had become great friends over the last few months.

Today was a celebration for family and friends. She was already bound to the man she loved, and not with a piece of paper. She was bound to him through trials, love, and a dream for a happy life with many children. She remembered the fall festival last year where they played a game to see if he could win a date with her. It had been a long, rough road, but it made them appreciate what they had together. Together they would work hard to make a successful life. Love wasn’t always rainbows and hearts, but it was worth every tear, every hurt, because if you didn’t give up it led to a remarkable place.

THE END