All Chapters of ONE More Time to make it right: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Carson was filled with hope and anxiety when he woke up.It had been a week since he put the ad in the local paper, and he has heard nothing. But today felt different somehow. He couldn't explain it, but he had a feeling that something positive was going to happen.He got dressed quickly, choosing a blue shirt that Alice had once said brought out his eyes. As he looked in the mirror, Carson barely recognized himself. He looked tired, with dark circles under his eyes and stubble on his chin. But there was a fire in his eyes that hadn't been there before."Today's the day," he told his reflection. "I can feel it."Carson headed down to the hotel restaurant for breakfast.while he was sipping a cup of coffee, he couldn't help but overhear a conversation over the bar stand by the waitresses."Did you hear about the new Health and Wellness Coordinator?" one of the waitresses was saying. "I heard she's really good."Carson got interested in their conversation. He didn't know why, but somethi

Carson thought the days before Saturday were the longest of his life. Every morning when he woke up, he felt a mix of fear and joy in his stomach. He was so excited about finally meeting Charlie and seeing Alice again that he could hardly hold it in. It was always in the back of his mind that he might mess everything up and lose them both for good.Carson stayed in his hotel room most of the time because he didn't want to bother Alice at work by running into her. He got room service and paced the floor, practicing what he was going to say to his son when he finally saw him."Hi, Charlie. He practiced saying "I'm your dad." He felt silly talking to himself, but he couldn't stop. "I know I haven't been around, but I'm here now, and I love you very much."Carson knew he had to do something special for Charlie on Thursday morning. It was important to him to bring a gift to show that he cared. What are you going to get your son who you've never met?He left the hotel being careful not to g

The next few days were a whirlwind of worry and confusion for both Carson and Alice. They found themselves texting each other constantly, checking in, making sure everything was okay. Despite the circumstances, this constant communication was bringing them closer together.Carson woke up early on Tuesday morning, his mind racing with thoughts of Alice and Charlie. He'd barely slept, plagued by nightmares of shadowy figures threatening his newfound family. As he got dressed, he decided he couldn't just sit around waiting for something to happen. He needed to take action.He headed down to the hotel lobby, determined to speak with the staff about the mysterious package. Maybe someone had seen who delivered it.As he approached the front desk, he was surprised to see Tom Jenkins there, talking in hushed tones with the receptionist. When Tom saw Carson, he quickly ended his conversation and turned with a forced smile."Ah, Mr. MacPherson! How are you enjoying your stay with us?"Carson fo

Alice's heart was beating fast as she stumbled with her car keys. Carson scanned the parking lot as he stood next to her. His face was red with worry.His voice was low and tense as he said, "We need to hurry."Carson jumped into Alice's car and joined them. Alice tried to cool down by taking a deep breath as she started the engine.She asked with a shaking voice, "What if something has happened to Charlie?"Carson put his hand on her arm to comfort her. "Question things before they happen. We'll check it out when we get there.Alice's thoughts were all over the place as they drove through Manchester. What had gone wrong that made things so bad? Being good enough for her new boss was her biggest fear just a few weeks ago. She was running to get her son to daycare quickly because she was scared for his safety.She said, "We're almost there," as they turned onto the street where Charlie's daycare was. "Please, please let him be okay."They jumped out of the car before it was fully stopp

Carson was worried and couldn't decide what to do, so he paced the floor of his hotel room. He was scared from what had happened in the last few days, but he knew he had to be with Alice and Charlie more. From across town, he couldn't keep them safe.He took a deep breath, picked up the phone, and called Alice. She picked up on the second ring, and her voice was tinged with worry."Carson? Is everything okay?"His words, "Yeah, I'm fine," were meant to sound calmer than they really were. "Alice, give me a moment to think. I'd like to leave the hotel and find a place near you and Charlie. Is that all right?"The other end of the line waited for a moment. Carson held his breath while he waited for her answer.Alice finally said, "I... I think that might be a good idea." "After everything that's happened, it would make me feel safer having you nearby."Carson felt a wave of relief. "Great. I'm going to start looking for a place right away. "Maybe an apartment in the area?"They talked so