The Power Of Love Part 27 �Catherine since Devin will not be going back to see Paracelus for a little while, why don't you rest.� �You were upset earlier and you have the baby to consider.� Vincent please take her and baby Jacob back to your chamber." "We will let you know when we get more information.�. "Thank you father I am a little tried replied Catherie.� Helping Catherine up, Vincent went to get baby Jacob. After Vincent placed him gently in Catherine arms, she found herself lifted effortlessly off her feet. Vincent my love you don't have to carry us." "I am fine." "I can walk." "Yes I know but I love having you in my arms." "Humor we a little bit sweetheart. Snugging close to his heart, she said most definitely." "Father please let us know as soon as you can." "Yes son I will.'' and they left the chamber. "Devin please have a seat ?" "I need to talk to you.� "Allright." Thanks Jacob. "Devin, son, even though you were the most rambunious child I have ever known, I was proud of you than just as I am now.� I know I have not been a good father to you and it may be too late for you to forgive me but if you can find it in your heart one day to do so would you call me father?� �I know I gave you a rough time as a child and I have done many deceptive things in my adult life.� �I still had a better childhhood than most.� �I think the reasons behind my mischevious as a child may have been trying to get your attention.� �You sheltered Vincent more than all of us.�� I understand why now.� �I think as a child I felt slighted.� �You were always protecting Vincent too much.� �When I tried to give him a little taste of a normal life it came back to bite me in the a..butt.� �one day I just got tired of being the bad kid so I left to seek my future elsewhere.� �It hasn�t been easy.� Going from state to state changing your name meeting people getting close knowing you would be leaving soon.� �It was hard but deep inside me I knew none of those places were home.� �When I would miss my tunnel famlity too much I would return even for a short time. �I think I needed assurance that I had a home with a family who loved me.� �I love you Devin we all do.� �Vincent most of all.� �I love all of you as well father. �Hey that wasn�t too bad.� �I think I�ll use it more often. �I would like that son.�With a mist to tears in his eyes Jacob slowly stood up and walked to his son.� Devin met him halfway and they shared their first embrace as father and son.� After they embraced Devin helped father back to his chair.� Father I know Vincent loves me and I love him.� That is why we have to make sure Paracelus can never bring him down as he did before.� �He almost destroyed our home." "If it wasn�t for the extrarordinary connection between Catherine and Vincent he would have.� �That is why under no circumstances can we have any mistakes.� �We have to play his game to the tee.� "Son did he mention anything about how he plans on Vincent's �demise.� "Not really but I have a feeling it will have something to do with the abyss." �I can see that being part of his plan.� �I am sure his daughter will be a part of it as well." �I can handle her� How so.� �Well from the moment I brought them their breakfast, Megan could not take her eyes off me.� �Oh she tried not to make it obvious but I knew.� Son are you saying you can use her attraction for you to win her over.� �If I have to.� �Don�t you think that will be hard with Paracelus breathing down your neck.� �It�s no harder than other things I�ve had to do.� �Don�t worry I will be able to do it.� �Trust me?� Jacob smiled, �yes I trust you.� �Good.� �Now I am going to freshen up a little bit than go back to see them.� �I�ll let you know what happens when I return.� �All right.� �Be careful my son.� �I love you.� Devin smiled, I love you too father and he was gone.� After Devin left father thought back to his earlier conversation with Catherine and was glad he took her advise. It felt nice having Devin call him father. Back in Catherine and Vincent's chamber he placed his lady love gently on the bed and took Jacob gently from her arms. Placing him his crib he covered his son. Thinking a moment what a miracle his son is sleeping so peacefully, a single tear slipped down his cheek. Catherine climbed out of bed and went to her love. Placing her arm around his waist. "I feel the same way my love." "He is a miracle." When Vincent turned his head to look down at his sweetheart and she lifted hers to meet his. "You read my thoughts?" "I am beginning to Vincent.." "Our bond is growing stronger Catherine." "I know." Wrapping her in his arms no further words were spoken between them there was no need. Part 28 Shirley's Fanfic Index |
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