Chapter 13

                  It had been a few days and Spencer and I had spent this time to just ease back into being friends. We spent time together. Stayed up late catching up while the rest of the house slept. We laughed and just talked about what we had been doing. We talked about old times and how much we missed us and how we used to be. There was no pressure it was just us getting to know one another again and it was great.

                  I found a house perfect for Mia and I. It’s a cute one story with a yard and a fence. It’s in a great location, near the Carlin’s, and Aiden and Kyla’s apartment, so I’m close to everyone that I care about. It’s a couple bedrooms. One for Mia. One for me. One for an office, writing area for me, and another for Mia’s toy room. There’s plenty of space for us and more for the future. The yard is big enough for us to play and hopefully get a dog. I’ve always wanted a big ol’ mutt. I’m getting my stuff together. I’m making a home for Mia and I. I want her to know that she doesn’t have to worry about me disappearing. That I’m not going anywhere. She’s finally getting where she isn’t hanging on me 24/7, where she’s sleeping better at night with no nightmares. I just want us to have a home, to be a family. We’re finally getting that, and we both need it.

                  I’ve taken on a few projects. I’m currently doing the designs for different albums. The cover work for their CD’s and promotional ad’s. I’m also doing some writing and illustrating. Mostly freelance, just putting my stuff out there. I’m doing what I love, and at home to be with Mia. I’m not worried about the money, obviously. I’m just trying to get my life back on track. It’s time for me to do what makes me happy. I’ve always wanted my work to be out there and now it is, and it’s on my terms and my pace. I was also concerned with Mia. She’s my world and I don’t want her to ever feel like she’s on the back burner, so I chose working out of the home. It’s win, win. I needed this. Before I can figure anything out, before Spencer can figure any of it out, we have to first get on the same level.