Earlier that day Nick took Noah over to his mom’s house. He was staying over the night to spend time with his seven year old sister Maddy and wanted Noah with him. Noah had found out that nicks mom and he had a complex relationship, especially after his mom and dad divorced due to his mom’s alcohol addiction. The deal was that if Nick stayed out of trouble he could continue to see Maddy.

Now it was already dark outside as Noah came into the kitchen were Nick leaned against the kitchen island.

“You OK?” She asked quietly and sat down on the bar chair.

“Yeah.” Nick said softly “Maybe. I don’t know, er… I’m sorry, you’ve got your own shit.”

“Yeah, but my dad is thousands of miles away, so… “ Noah said with a small smile

Nick chuckles “Which is lucky, or I’d punch his lights out.” He said and turned to her

“Which wouldn’t improve the situation with your mom. “ Noah said

“I don’t care.” Nick whispered “If you were mine, I’d never let anyone hurt you.” Nick took her chin between his thumb and index finger, making her look at him “I want you more than I’ve ever wanted anyone.” He said quietly