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Portwood Brothers Chapter 92: Memory Lane
For the first time in a long time, Addison was excited to see her husband. She had promised him she'd be working on herself, and she had been doing just that. She was feeling more like her old self, and except for the fact that she couldn't have kids with the man she loved and who deserved them, she was starting to heal. The fact that he had decided to surprise her with a weekend visit made her heart flutter and reminded her just why she'd fallen in love with him. "Where are we going?"The boyish smile that was on his face made her smile back at him, "It's all a big surprise. Sorry."Groaning she said, "You know I hate surprises.""That's what makes them even better. Just sit back and relax."About three hours later they pulled into Omaha. Her brows furrowed, "Are we going to see your family?""I love my family, but no. If my plan works out the way I want it to, we won't have time to see them."Something was bothering her, and she wasn't sure how to ask without it sounding strange. No
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Portwood Brothers Chapter 93: Come Home
Walking into his parent's house the next morning was a total one-eighty from the night before. Gone was the sense of dread and uncertainty. In its place was nothing but joy, love, and pure acceptance. Bryce couldn't believe that coming clean and letting his parents in on his life would make feel it feel like his burden was lighter. It felt good to know that if he needed anything now, he could just pick up the phone."There you two are," Penny said as they walked into the kitchen. "It's about time you made it over. Just give me a few more minutes to get the coffee on, and breakfast will be ready.""Really Penny, you didn't have to do all this. We could have just grabbed something."If looks could kill, Addison would be dead. "Addison, don't you ever say something like that again. Besides if you would have just stayed here like you usually do, I would have made breakfast anyway.""Mom, I told you, we didn't want to be a bother, and we needed some alone time.""First, I'll forgive you bec
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Portwood Brothers Chapter 94: Don't You Dare Leave Me
Jackson: Hey sexy lady, you there?Emma: Hey Lt Hottie! I've missed you!Jackson: Had to earn that paycheck.Emma: I know, it just sucks. I worry about you.Jackson: I worry about you too.Emma: Don't. Keep your head in the game.Jackson: Always do. Emma: School started so that's got me busy. I'm fine. Honest.Jackson: I can tell you're lying even on chat.Emma: I'll be fine. Jackson: I'll call in a couple days. I've gotta head to bed.Emma: Yeah, I need to get ready for school. Sleep well.Jackson: I will now. Love you.Emma: Love you too.For the first time that week Emma could relax. She'd heard from Jackson, and he was okay. He'd sent her a message almost two weeks ago letting her know he'd be off the grid for a while. When he didn't send anything back after a week, she kind of freaked out. Okay, she'd really freaked out. It had been two long weeks, but he was finally back. Walking into the school, she got to her room and got everything set up for the morning, and
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Portwood Brothers Chapter 95: I Think It's Time
Bryce sat looking out the window in his office. It'd taken four years to work himself up to the corner office, and he was determined to love every minute he spent there. As he glanced at the view, he took in all the surroundings. He hadn't wanted to move to Arizona in the first place. He had always thought it would be a hot and dusty hell hole. He was pretty much right, but he'd grown to love it there. He and Addison had really made a life for themselves here. "Mr. Portwood?" the secretary's voice called over the phone. "Yes?""Call line one.""Thanks."Picking up the phone he pushed the button for the line one, "Good morning, this is Bryce.""Christ on a cracker! Where the hell is your phone?"Sitting up straight, the hair on the back of his neck stood on end, "What's wrong, baby?""We've all been trying to get ahold of you, Bryce.""Addison! What's wrong?""It's Jax. He was in some kind of accident. I don't know much, but I know they've stabilized him and flown him to Germany.""
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Portwood Brothers Chapter 96: What The Hell Happened?
Emma couldn't think straight, couldn't see straight, and she sure as hell couldn't think of what she was going to say to her family. She knew she had to call them, but she didn't think she could do it. It had been over twelve hours since she got the news, though, and she needed to make the call. "Em?" "Hey, Addison.""Payton said you wanted to see me?"She nodded. When she didn't say anything, Addison just sat down beside her. That's what she loved about Addison. She just took everything in stride. Addison didn't care that she had asked for her, and then didn't tell her why. She just waited."I need to call my family," Emma finally said."Okay, I'll be here with you if you need me to be.""I'd like that."Picking up her phone Emma looked at the lock screen and the picture brought tears to her eyes. It was of her soon to be husband. They didn't know much of anything, and that part was driving Emma mad. She blew out a breath and decided to call Parker. If she could get through that cal
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Portwood Brothers Chapter 97: Find Me A Baseball Team
"He's coming home.""Thank fuck," Bryce said as Josh gave him the news. Everyone had thought, including Jackson, that he'd be home pretty quick after he left Afghanistan, but after they first heard from him, they realized it was going to be longer than they thought. "Just keep us in the loop.""Will do."Bryce needed to call Addison, but she was in a meeting at the moment. He'd wanted her to stay with Emma. She was the only one that Emma would talk to and Addison could get her to do things the rest of them couldn't. He wasn't sure how that had happened, but he was worried what would happen when Addison left. When he suggested it, though, Addison told him that she promised him that she was coming home with him, and she meant it. Things still weren't great between them. They'd rode the crazy emotional rollercoaster after they got back, but when the adrenaline from that wore off, they both realized there was still a lot to work on. The most important thing was that they were together, an
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Portwood Brothers Chapter 98: Let Me Love You
Jackson jerked awake with the sheets tangled around him. The sweat was beading on his forehead and chest and the sudden movement hurt like a bitch. He cursed under his breath and tried to catch his breath again. The dream that woke him was the same dream that'd woken him just about every night since he came to in Germany. They said he'd regained consciousness downrange, but he didn't remember being there. When he woke in the unfamiliar hospital, he'd tried to find out what happened, and all he'd been told was that there was a rocket launched their way, and he'd been injured. He had some severe burns on his hip and right leg, shrapnel they had removed from his right side, and his left shoulder had been dislocated. A couple of ribs that had broken, and his broken left leg seemed to cause more of the lingering pain, but he'd just been beaten to hell. He'd had a couple surgeries, and now finally after a month and a half, he was going home. He'd purposely been vague about the extent of his
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Portwood Brothers Chapter 99: More
"So you weren't kidding?" Sam's deep voice came over the phone.Addison adjusted the phone between her ear and shoulder so she could move the laundry to the dryer. "I wasn't kidding.""Wow. You're so good at it, though. Do you think you'll get bored?""Being good at a job doesn't mean you love it. My heart just isn't in it the way it needs to be.""What about being bored? I mean you were home for a few months, and you were going nuts. What's this going to do to you?""I have a feeling life's about to get really crazy. We have an appointment with the doctor tomorrow, and then I think we're going to start looking for a surrogate.""What's my boss have to say about being a grandpa?" he asked with a chuckle."He doesn't know. In fact, I'm surprised you didn't know that I still haven't talked to them since I left.""Well, I figured, but I didn't want to come out and just say it. He's been in a pretty bad mood since you left.""It's his own fault, Sam. I told them both I'd be willing to tal
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Portwood Brothers Chapter 163: I Gave Up Everything For You
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Wes waited around like a kid waiting for his crush to call. He wanted to pick up his phone the second he knew Hailey got off work, but he didn't want to overwhelm her. So, he'd held off and was waiting for her to call. Only he was losing it because it had been hours since she should have gotten off work, but he hadn't heard anything at all, not even a text.When it came time for him to crawl in bed, he took Cali out, looked at his phone one more time, and finally gave up on the idea that he'd be hearing from Hailey. He hated that he still felt like she didn't include him in her life, but that would come, he hoped.Just as he was about to fall asleep, his phone rang. Grabbing it from his nightstand, he looked at the screen and was surprised to see Hailey's name there. She was a total night owl, but with her having an hour on him, he figured she'd have been in bed a long time ago."Hey," he answered."You're mad." It wasn't a question."Not mad. I'm more hurt."He heard Hailey le
Portwood Brothers Chapter 161: Stop Thinking So Hard
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The pounding on the door started again, and Hailey curled up tighter. She just wanted it all to go away."Hailey, you in there?""Wes?" she asked knowing he couldn't hear her.Slowly she stood, trying to get her bearings. Her legs didn't want to work, and she was worried they might give out on her. When the loud knocking started again, it scared her so bad she jumped and held her chest hoping it would slow her heart. Checking the peephole just to make sure, she confirmed that Wes was there, hopefully alone, and opened the door."What's going on?" he asked looking angry at first and then when he took her in, his face softened. "What happened?"Reaching around Wes, Hailey looked out the door just to make sure no one was there, and then closed the door and locked it again. It wasn't until she'd done this that she could breathe again. When Wes' hand landed on her shoulder, she yelped and jumped."What the hell happened while I was gone, Hailey?""It... it was nothing.""Bullshit. Y
Portwood Brothers Chapter 157: Is It Me?
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Portwood Brothers Chapter 156: I Need You
"Get off me!" Hailey yelled even though it didn't matter. No matter how what she did, she couldn't stop the man from getting what he wanted."You can fight all you want, princess. We both know deep down you want it.""NO!""Hailey.""I said get off me." She kicked her legs and felt a sense of satisfaction when her hand connected with his face."Shit! Damn, I'm bleeding. Wake up, Hailey. Don't make me bleed on your bed."That didn't sound right. Why would Michael care about that? It was then that she realized she wasn't being held down at all, and the voice; it wasn't the one from her nightmare. The realization woke her like a bucket of ice water being thrown on her. "Wes?" Opening her eyes, she saw him sitting on the edge of her bed covering his nose. "Oh crap! I'm so sorry. I'll go get something for it. How bad?"Still holding a hand over his nose, she saw him try to smile, "It's just a flesh wound. I'll go take care of this if you're okay.""I'm awake." She wouldn't
