Prodigal

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"I did it because Luke borrowed my designer watch and failed to give it back." Jack said. "I put on the ski mask to scare Luke as a joke and I only broke the window on accident because I knocked a lawn ornament against the window. I didn’t realize you guys would freak out and call the cops. I thought Luke would know it was me. But don’t you see, how he did everything to protect you that night?”

The reality of all this information hit me and I started tearing up. I knew if I started speaking I would cry, and I was right.

“And he has said since I can remember how excited he is for me to have kids so he can have grandkids. And…that probably won’t happen for him unless I adopt, or…I don’t know.” I felt like I disappointed the person who gave up so much for me. “I never asked to be born into this mess. God, I feel like the child of Kurt Cobain. At least they were together and Courtney Love gave two shits about her child.”

“I’ve talked with Luke. I said I would bring you back home tomorrow. Are you okay with that?”

I didn’t know.

The next day, Jack drove me back home. I walked in with my suitcase. As I got to the door, Dad was there to open the door and take my suitcase. My stomach dropped.

Could he ever forgive me for everything I did? Will he be mad at me forever?

I thought he would be mad at me for just taking off like that, for stealing money, and that he would be hurt that I doubted how seriously he took parenthood.

The first thing he did when I saw him was open up his arms for a hug. After seeing that, I was relieved in knowing he wasn’t as mad or hurt as I thought he was. I went in for the hug.

“I love you, Emmett.” He said to.

“I love you too.” I responded.

Notes

I'M BAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!

This chapter. Right here. This is why it was called Prodigal.

Y'all there's only one chapter left. Tomorrow will be the last one. I cri. :'( :'(