Chapter 9: Future

(Two weeks after Nick’s discharge at the hospital)

Nick was happy. And he is recovering of his wounds.

Two weeks on Texas has been very useful; also the love of his parents and his own family.

He was sitting on the porch, watching how Madison was playing with Ben on the pool. They’re sharing with Cisco and Jillian, and some of his nephews.

“Nicholas came here” – Maddy calls him.

“Nicholas? Why are you calling me Nicholas?”

“Because you’re standing there, watching us and you don’t come with us.” – Madison and Benjamin look him.

Nick stands up, jumps to the water, and swim next to Madison and Ben. Nick kisses her.

“I’m sorry, I was thinking.”

“Stop of that, and play with your son and you woman.”

Nick hugs her: “My son, and my woman. Mads; thank you for makes me so happy.” – He holds his son: “Yeah buddy... can you swim with me?”

Ben giggles. He plays with the water. He kicks the water and laughs.

Nick smiles: “Mads... we have an invitation for you.”

“Where?”

“Surprise, but it would be good that we go out to the pool, and dress up.”

“What kind of clothes?”

“Nothing formal... and I will dress up Benjamin.”

Nick and Ben walks out to the pool. Maddy looks them with curiosity.

“Do you know something mom?” – She asks to her mother in law.

“No dear, I don’t have a clue.” – She answered her.

(After a while)

Nick was wearing a blue jeans and a white shirt. He dressed Ben with jeans and a navy blue shirt.

“Ben, you’re my whiteness... your mom it’s late.” – Nick was sitting Ben on his car seat, but a voice makes him turn his head.

“I’m ready Mr. Stokes.”

“Wow... you’re beautiful” – Nick can’t stop of stare her. Madison was wearing a light blue jeans and a black tank top.

Nick just looks her.

“Something is wrong?” – She asks.

Nick smiles: “no, I was thinking a few things that we can do later.” – nick grins.

“Nick!” – She smiles.

Nick grabs her hand: “come on, ride in.” – he opens the passenger door, and Maddy whisper at his ear: “You look awesome, but I take you off that shirt.” – She smiles.

“Come on... we have to do something before” – Nick jumps to the car, and starts the engine.

“Where are we going?”

“Not so far Miss Pressly. Ben and I have the control.”- Nick looks his son by the mirror, and Ben laughs.

Nick droves a few minutes more. They arrived in some field. Nick parks the car, jumps down the car, and runs to opens Maddy’s door. After that, he takes out Ben and grabs Maddy’s hand.

“Well, this filed is one of my favourites part in the world. When I was a kid, I never imagine the fact that I moved away from Texas, and made my life in Las Vegas... I always imagine that I could build a house here... with my family.” – Nick holds Maddy’s hand tightly.

“But... now my life is in Vegas, but we can build a house here for our retirement.” – He looks Maddy.

“That sounds nice”

Nick looks her: “I was afraid to loose you both.”

“But we’re here, together. Nothings matter” – She smiles and kisses nick hand.

“I know... I know that we can make this forever, but I really need do this.”

Nick search in one of Ben’s pockets. And shows her a little black box.

Madison looks him surprised

“I love you... I love you since your first shift with us. I love wake up, and see you at my side. Madison Pressly... would you marry me?”

He looks her seriously. Ben looks her just like his dad.

Maddy kisses Nick: “I will marry you Nicholas Stokes, yes I do.”

Nick kisses her, and looks his son: “You right buddy... she say yes.”

Ben giggles.