One of Their Own is Slipping Away

Scott nodded. "I do."

"Where is he? Tell me please..." Stevie begged softly.

"He's with me, he's fine," said Scott, his tone somewhat caring.

"Please i need to see him please." Stevie beeged, he was desperte to see his son.

"Bring the cubs, and you can see him," said Scott.

Stevie bit his lip hard before nodding slowly.

Scott nodded. "Come along dollface, he's waiting."

Stevie went over to Sammy and woke her up, "Ssmmy honey we're going to see your brother."

Sammy stirred gently. "See Lee-Lee?"

"Yeah sweetie to see Lee-Lee." Stevie said as he picked her and Brett up.

Sammy smiled, still half asleep.

Stevie quietly carried her and Brett outside and looked at Scott.

Scott gave a false caring smile and led them back to his home.

stevie followed, grateful that Brett and Sammy stayed asleep.

Scott led Stevie inside.

Stevie followed him inside slowly.

"Last door on the left," said Scott.

Stevie nodded and hurried to the door with Sammy and Brett in tow.
Leo was fast asleep.

Evan stirred a bit.

Leo woke up as Stevie walked in. "Papa?"
Stevie's eyes teared up when he saw his oldest son. "L-Leo." He gently set down Sammy and Brett and hurried over to hug him.

Sammy woke up as she was set down. She looked around slowly.

"You came." Leo said softly."Of course i came i've been looking for you forever." Stevie said softly.

"Lee-Lee?" Sammy asked softly.

"Sammy Jay?" Leo asked as he hurried over to his little sister.

Sammy hugged Leo tightly. "Missed you!!"