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Charlie Monologue

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Charlie was sitting on the bed playing with Sophia, when Miles entered their bedroom. Shutting the door silently behind him, he crossed the room, sitting on the bed so that he could reach both girls. Sophia played happily with a carved animal, while Charlie fiddled with the hem of her skirt. “This isn’t going to work. If he can’t even trust me with your daughter.” Charlie blurted out, looking at Miles. Miles reached out to cup her cheek. “He just needs some time to get used to the idea.” “Didn’t you talk about it when you placed the advertisement?” Miles squinted his eyes as he took his hand away from her face and joined it with one of her own. “I was the one doing most of the talking, however, he never said no.” “So, remarrying …show more content…

I need you to help me bring Bass back to life. Ever since Shelley died he just hasn’t been himself. God knows I’ve tried, but he just keeps pushing me away. We need you, Charlie. Both of us do,” he finished with a whisper, threading his fingers through her hair as he cupped the back of her head. Leaning in, he gave her nose a small nuzzle before pressing his lips against hers. “Let’s go for a walk,” he said with a lick of his lips when they parted. Lifting Sophia in his arms, he took Charlie by the hand and led her outside, taking his time as they wandered about the farm, taking her on a tour of the area around the house. Occasionally, Charlie would glimpse Bass watching them from the corrals behind the barn, but, if Miles saw him, he said nothing. …show more content…

Charlie opened and shut her mouth, no words coming out until Miles took advantage, kissing her senseless, a smug grin covered his face at her dazed expression. He gave her one last quick kiss before following Bass out to the barn, surprised when Bass grabbed his vest, pushing him against the nearest wall, his eyes glittering with tears. “What’s wrong?” Miles asked softly as he raised his hands to Bass’ face. Bass’ voice came out in an anguished cry. “God, Miles. I’ve made such a mess of things. With Connor, Sophia. You. How did this happen? How did I not know it had gotten this out of control?” Miles sighed, reaching out to wrap his arms around the other man, pulling him close. “You’ve been in pain, Bass. We all know that. But instead of pulling us close, you’ve been pushing us away. We love you. Please let us help you.” he begged. When Bass’ relieved sigh brushed over Miles lips, he twisted them so that Bass was now the one pinned against the wall. Ducking his head down to capture Bass’ mouth with his own, his long warm fingers wrapped themselves around the back of Bass’ neck. Bass groaned, pushing up against Miles as he hungrily kissed him back, hands clutching and

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