LOGINShare
Chapter 13: Max
Last Updated:
2024-10-29 19:42:56Related chapters
Finding Casey Chapter 14: Casey
It's been a week since I last saw Max. I have spoken to him on the phone some times, or we have texted, but he says he's busy with work and that by the time he finishes, he knows I have had some of my medication and I wouldn't be up for a visit, but he's coming by today.The nurses stop by every 45 minutes to get Zeke to go for a pee, and he took a bit of coaxing at the start, but he's getting there now. I have slept in Oliver's jersey the last week as well, and I have been going through the chocolates my mom bought me like they're the last thing in the world.I started watching some TV show called Grey's Anatomy on Disney Plus that Maria told me to start, and I've become obsessed with it.When Zeke starts growling, I look up at the door, and then Max appears in the doorway, to which my pooch stops growling.I reward him with some treats, and then he puts his head back down and goes back to sleep.I've slept in bed every night with my dog laid right next to me, his head on my hand whe
Finding Casey Chapter 15: Max
I feel her body here. Beside mine.I never had eyes for Casey Hamilton.I didn't want to view her as a woman who took my breath away. It made me weak in the knees. I didn't want to be here all the time.But I am here a lot of the time; I even called her Angel. I don't even know where it came from, but I came from somewhere, and I believe she doesn't mind.I do care about her, and I do want to see her. I do view her as this beautiful, independent, quiet woman who I think I am actually in love with.I was always told I had a playboy reputation in high school.I wouldn't mind "tapping it," as Jake would say, and I wouldn't. It stopped when I joined the military, as that became my love. It became my soul focus, and when I thought back on it, I spent so many years not bothering with sex, but the moment I left, the moment I turned myself back into civilian life, my lifestyle habits changed. Again.I'd go back out on a Friday night so I didn't have to sleep and listen to gunshots sounding of
Finding Casey Chapter 16: Casey
I followed him last night.I followed him down the stairs as he spoke to my night nurse, Sue, who, as I listened, called me a liability. I also listened to when she lied to the owner of this place, Zach. I could tell he was annoyed, and it was probably at me.Instead of making myself known, I went back to my room and laid on the sofa. It was big enough to be classified as a sofa bed and could fit 2 people easily. I laid down and when I heard Zeke growl a little, I closed my eyes and tried to sleep. I must have managed it because when I woke up later that morning, Max was gone.I wanted to apologise to him about what had happened in the early hours of the morning but I couldn't even begin to explain what had happened to me.There's a soft knock at my door and Katie walks in with a smile I can't reciprocate."Good morning. You've got therapy in 25 minutes," she says as she stands in the doorway, looking at me."I don't have therapy today," I grunted. I do but I chose not to go this morn
Finding Casey Chapter 17: Max
Her body is covered in scars. Pain that had been inflicted on her, the reason she wore so many clothes, was because there wasn't a clear space on her body that didn't have a long jagged scar, a cigarette burn mark, or teeth marks. Seeing her body look like this only makes me angrier.Once the shower has rinsed off all the soap suds, I move her hair away from her shoulders and kiss each shoulder.Massaging her shoulders and listening to her comforting sigh, I keep massaging them until she says she's ready to get out."Come on, angel. Let's get you dry, and we can lay in bed and spin the TV around so we can watch Greys for a bit."After I got to the office, I messaged my mom to see where we were meeting, and she said it would now be 6 o'clock because Jake's got to head to a different state to collect 3 dogs with Trevor. Trevor is one of the teams that Jake works with, who trains dogs, gives them a new owner, helps the owners bond with their dogs, and also helps to ease the dog into new r
Finding Casey Chapter 18: Casey
I decided to open Oliver's letter today. I've had it for weeks now, but I never thought I'd be able to read it simply because I thought it would break me. But before I opened his letter, I had a cup of tea, and some Hershey's chocolates sat next to me, ready.Opening the letter, I ran my fingers over his handwriting. I wrote him a letter as well, just in case, but I never thought he would write me one in return.Dear Casey.If you're reading this, you know the drill. I didn't make it home, and you did, or maybe you also didn't, and we passed into another life together the same way we entered this one.Granted, not through our mother's womb, of course, but still.I knew you'd write a letter addressed to me as well, so I thought, why not? I'd write you one and express my emotions here because I can't say it to your face.You have been my best friend. My confidant, my other half, my ride or die for so long, I straight forget yours, my sister sometimes.You have been there for me in times
Finding Casey Chapter 19: Casey
I stand in the doorway, staring at the family member who is staring back at me.Maria steps next to me and starts speaking to me."They've been here for a while. I am waiting for you to come out. I think your dad has only just sat down""What do I say to them?""Whatever you want. Come on, let's have a walk over there"We have a steady walk over, and while I walk, I look around me. I've never actually seen anything out here, so now that I can, I see how beautiful it all is. The sun is shining over us, and ahead is a nugget picnic that my mom probably did. She was always good at making buffet meals for parties."Casey is a little worried about today's events. She's just come out of a very tough therapy session. Please understand that she may not want to have millions of questions thrown her way. Enjoy your meals, and Casey, your medications will be ready for when you get back into your room," Maria says as she bids my family farewell.Zeke is standing in front of me, watching their mov
Finding Casey Chapter 20: Max
Every meeting is a pain in my backside, so when I got a notification that I had another meeting scheduled for 3:30, I was and could have lost my shit.When the receptionist, Paula, comes by at 3:25 to let me know my appointment is hers, I am prepared to cancel and tell them to go."Sir, she was very adamant about this meeting. I had to cancel your 4 o'clock meeting for this as she said it was urgent," she says as we walk from one end of the office to the other, and when I open my door, I literally drop my mug of coffee on the floor.Inside my office is Zeke, who wags his tail and then looks to his Owner, Casey, who iss currently sitting in the chairs opposite me."Sir, is everything okay?" Paula asks me as she looks to the woman in front of me. "I can call security if you need me to...?""No. Paula this is Casey. My Casey" I say, walking so fast, crossing my office to get to her and pulling her into a huge hug."Hello Maximus""Only my mother calls me that! But I'll let you off this o
Finding Casey Chapter 21: Casey
I don't leave his bedroom because I know if I do, then I'd end up having a panic attack but when his mom steps in the door way of his room and bursts into tears, I can't help but stand still."Mom, don't cry; Jesus, she's just got here""Oh, shut up. Casey honey, it is so good to see you""Hello, Mrs Kendal," I say politely, even though I'm a bunch of nerves on the inside. When Mr Kendal steps forward, I take a step back instinctively."I'm sorry, sir"When Max puts a hand in his dad's shoulder and whispers something, he looks back to me and nods before walking out and following his wife down the hall."They aren't going to hurt you, Angel. I did the same thing when I returned home I called him sir way too much. It's a habit you can't break straight away but you're safe, okay. They know not to touch you and if you need to, we can take you home, okay"I shake my head because I didn't work my ass off for nothing. I didn't push myself so hard that I was sick most nights from exhaustion a
Latest chapter
Finding Casey Chapter 27: Max
Epilogue5 years later:For the last five years, me and Casey have become stronger with each other, and we have also been able to get through some tough days and still come out happier as well.When she blurted out she was pregnant, I was so shocked, but the excitement cursing through my body had been beyond amazing! I didn't know how to express it if words weren't enough, which they weren't at the time.We celebrated the pregnancy news with our families over snacks and some drinks at the local pub near us.Casey gave birth 8 months later to a beautiful little girl who we named Daisy Kendal, and she is definitely the spitting image of her father with her mother's stubbornness on top of it all.A year later, we found out we were pregnant again, and we had a beautiful set of twins, whom we named Oliver and Maddy.Oliver is a mom's boy, but the moment his grandads get here, he's all man and no mom.Me and Casey got married a few months after we had Daisy, and she was a beautiful, hot mam
Finding Casey Chapter 26: Casey
1 week ago:I'm sitting at my parent's house, panicking over what seems to be an exciting time for my mom. She still doesn't touch me as much and since that day I hugged her at the cemetery, she seems to be a little easier on things now."Mom, can you stop making me nervous""Yeah, well, if I'm going to be honest, it is nice to have some good news and have you told Max?""Do you think I would be panicking over here waiting for the drink to take its course if he knew about it?"If I'm going to cut to the chase, I'm late. I've never had a pregnancy scare before, and I'm sure that it will be negative because I don't believe Max even wants children, and I'm probably just stressed about next week. Surely it's just that."Have you Peed yet?" My mom asks through the door."Yes. I'm just waiting for the tests to do their magic"The moment I've said that, my mom opens the door and stands there waiting for me to tell her.The timer goes off and I hand her the stick. I can't look."Casey baby""
Finding Casey Chapter 25: Casey
Last week, when we all got home, me and Max started looking at houses, and while he was at work, I drew out some plans for my bakery. The unit is already ready for me to start my work because somehow Max and my dad and his dad had already started when we got back, and I only found out at the weekend what was happening. its a big shop that can seat people inside and outside as well.The name is going to be Sin City. It's hopefully going to do well, and I think it's something I need to focus on as well. For it to be in the heart of California is great, and it will be noticeable too, so that's good.Sophia said she can do all the art online and make a profile specifically for orders and deliveries; she's happy to help, and my dad said he and Joel will be starting any renovations I want to do, but it will take time, which is fine.My therapist appointment yesterday was good, and I have started going on walks with Zeke and Max, which Dr. Manning is thrilled about. He was happy to see I got
Finding Casey Chapter 24: Max
A week before proposal-"Mr. Hamilton may I have a couple of minutes of your time please?"I stepped into the Hamilton home just like I normally do with my Mom and Dad's home. I walked straight through the door, hugged Mrs Hamilton, got a lecture for calling her Mrs Hamilton and not Jo or Joanna and then asked where Mr Hamilton was."Yes lad what's up?"It's been 4 weeks since I last saw Casey. She avoids my calls sometimes but I know it isn't personal. She needs time to heal and we have been speaking briefly when we have a spare few minutes but I miss seeing her beautiful face so even now, every Sunday I swing by here with Jake and Leah too, and we all have dinner here and then I go see my family as well."I have been thinking a lot recently and I have been pacing your driveway for a while now""I know. I've been finding it funny watching you on camera"I stop short of my next question when his laughter echoes over the room. It's a sight and sound I haven't heard for a while and it's
Finding Casey Chapter 23: Casey
The flight was a lot for me-over 5 hours trapped in one space. I didn't think I'd be able to do it simply because the last time I was on a plane, I was heavily sedated, so I didn't know how I was through out the flight, but this one tested so many waters and it made me feel so sick.We get into the cars we have hired for a few days, and we drive to the hotel, which is a short distance from the cemetery.Finding closure and peace for Olivier and me is why I'm here, and maybe, just maybe, I can begin to feel a sense of relief that he is somewhere out there looking down on us all and is proud of the person Leah is now and the daughter he has never met, but she hears so much about her daddy and the people mom and dad have become, even though everyone misses him so much."Hey Angel, shall we have a steady walk up to the fields? Let pooch have a bit of a walk around and do what he needs to do?""Yes. Is it busy?""No, it's a very quiet town and the fields are a short distance as well. Every
Finding Casey Chapter 22: Max
"A few days after I last saw you, I read Oliver's letter. He knew I'd blame myself if he died; he knew I wouldn't be able to handle it but he told me some stuff I needed to hear. He basically gave me the kick in the ass I needed from beyond the grave in a way," she says, smiling sadly."I knew I needed to fight it; I knew I needed to face the challenges ahead but I was scared. I'm scared of my own shadow, Max, Days like today, when it was a lot and it was overwhelming, I got scared. I haven't been in this kind of environment for so long I forgot what it was like. When I got my tattoo, they kept me talking and told me how they all got into that business and how it made them feel. I felt safe in a place I had never been to before""I'm glad you felt safe there, Angel""When I took my top off, they didn't judge me; they didn't ask questions but I heard my mom's cries. It fucking hurt I didn't want her to see them I didn't want her to be disgusted by what I have felt disgusted by. I remem
Finding Casey Chapter 21: Casey
I don't leave his bedroom because I know if I do, then I'd end up having a panic attack but when his mom steps in the door way of his room and bursts into tears, I can't help but stand still."Mom, don't cry; Jesus, she's just got here""Oh, shut up. Casey honey, it is so good to see you""Hello, Mrs Kendal," I say politely, even though I'm a bunch of nerves on the inside. When Mr Kendal steps forward, I take a step back instinctively."I'm sorry, sir"When Max puts a hand in his dad's shoulder and whispers something, he looks back to me and nods before walking out and following his wife down the hall."They aren't going to hurt you, Angel. I did the same thing when I returned home I called him sir way too much. It's a habit you can't break straight away but you're safe, okay. They know not to touch you and if you need to, we can take you home, okay"I shake my head because I didn't work my ass off for nothing. I didn't push myself so hard that I was sick most nights from exhaustion a
Finding Casey Chapter 20: Max
Every meeting is a pain in my backside, so when I got a notification that I had another meeting scheduled for 3:30, I was and could have lost my shit.When the receptionist, Paula, comes by at 3:25 to let me know my appointment is hers, I am prepared to cancel and tell them to go."Sir, she was very adamant about this meeting. I had to cancel your 4 o'clock meeting for this as she said it was urgent," she says as we walk from one end of the office to the other, and when I open my door, I literally drop my mug of coffee on the floor.Inside my office is Zeke, who wags his tail and then looks to his Owner, Casey, who iss currently sitting in the chairs opposite me."Sir, is everything okay?" Paula asks me as she looks to the woman in front of me. "I can call security if you need me to...?""No. Paula this is Casey. My Casey" I say, walking so fast, crossing my office to get to her and pulling her into a huge hug."Hello Maximus""Only my mother calls me that! But I'll let you off this o
Finding Casey Chapter 19: Casey
I stand in the doorway, staring at the family member who is staring back at me.Maria steps next to me and starts speaking to me."They've been here for a while. I am waiting for you to come out. I think your dad has only just sat down""What do I say to them?""Whatever you want. Come on, let's have a walk over there"We have a steady walk over, and while I walk, I look around me. I've never actually seen anything out here, so now that I can, I see how beautiful it all is. The sun is shining over us, and ahead is a nugget picnic that my mom probably did. She was always good at making buffet meals for parties."Casey is a little worried about today's events. She's just come out of a very tough therapy session. Please understand that she may not want to have millions of questions thrown her way. Enjoy your meals, and Casey, your medications will be ready for when you get back into your room," Maria says as she bids my family farewell.Zeke is standing in front of me, watching their mov
