| Chapter 13 �Isis...� Nick quietly said as he slowly opened her bedroom door. Isis was franticly packing a suitcase. Throwing things carelessly in it. �What are you doing?� Nick asked her stumped. �I�m leaving, then you can have your life back.� She shouted threw gritted teeth. �What?� He said, some what confused. �What happened at grandma�s house?� He asked taking things out of the suitcase just as quickly as she was putting them in. She plopped on the bed, exasperated, and started to cry harder. Nick sat down next to her and embraced her, tiring to comfort her. �Shhhhh. What happened at grandma�s house? � He repeated silently. �She said that you were desperate to leave here because of me. That you gave up everything you loved for me, including your career.� She told him. Nick broke the embrace and stood up. �Is it true dad? � She asked him. �Some of it.� He said. Isis started crying again and Nick sat back down next to her. Once she was calm he continued. �I did give up everything I loved for you. Including my career. But it was my choice, and I did it because even though I loved the spotlight, I loved and still do love you more.� He paused momentarily, studying her face for some sort of reaction. �After your mother left, leaving full custody to me, I thought that I could do both. But I couldn�t. Each time I left for a tour or something, the pain and loneliness in your eyes got worse and worse. And I didn�t want to keep hurting you. So I made the decision to leave here.� He explained. �Why didn�t you tell anybody?� She asked. �Because, originally I did tell them that I wanted to quit. So I could care for my daughter. And they told me, that I couldn�t. I have an obligation to my career and my parents were trying to convince me to give up custody of you and I didn�t want to. So we packed up and left for the other side of the country.� He said. �I�m sorry Isis, I thought I was doing the right thing� he whispered. �It�s ok, I think I finally understand dad. I love you.� She said giving him a big hug. �Why don�t you take a nap, I�ll call you when supper is ready.� Nick suggested. �Ok� She said. Lying down on the bed. Nick tucked her in and gave her a kiss on the forehead, before heading to his office, to pay a little phone call to his mother. **************************************** Chapter 14 Chapter 12 Table Home |