Barbeque We should stop for a night .
Astra looked over her shoulder at Egan who was crashed out in the back seat ..
1/8 He definitely needs to sleep in a bed .
She pulled out her phone , let me find a hotel with a pool .
If we let him burn off some of his pent up energy maybe , hell stop being such a grumpy Gus .
Its been a full day of driving , and his mood is only getting worse .
We should have moved to Orlando .
At least then hed look forward to it .
Were about thirty minutes out of Chicago and only an hour and a half from Milwaukee .
We could try to push it .
I need to eat .
I know he does too .

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By the time we stop , have food , rest a bit , were not going to want to get back in the car , Gen.
Lets stop in Chicago .
Tomorrow its only a short drive to Milwaukee and then we can go apartment hunting in the afternoon .
We can line up some viewings tonight .
Alright , she nodded and took a breath .
Im exhausted too .
Im simply really anxious and want to be done with the traveling .
I feel like my nerves will settle once we get into place , you know ? I know but weve been through four states and two countries in two days .
An extra night isnt going to hurt anyone .
Barbeque Genesis nodded and then looked over her shoulder at her sleeping son , lets take him to a BBQ place .
It will improve his mood a hundredfold .
He does love a good brisket , Astra laughed .
Ive booked us into a hotel which is across the street from a restaurant called The BBQ Joint .
It has a kids menu , Genesis scrolled the phone .
She plugged the coordinates into the GPS of the car and then leaned back in her seat .
Now Im getting hungry too .
By the time they reached the restaurant , the two women were both laughing at their growling bellies .
Genesis leaned over the seat , Egan , buddy , wake up .
Are we here ? his eyes flashed open , wide .
Well , we are going to spend a night in Chicago .
I found us a place to get some BBQ .
Are you hungry ? He was unbuckling his booster seat faster than hed moved in the entire day .
I hope they have potato skins .
Me too ! she got out of the car and held his car door for him .
He slipped his hand into hers and she was grateful he still wanted to after the cold shoulder hed been giving the two women all day .
She leaned over and kissed the top of his head .
I love you , Egan .
Love you too , Mom .
Barbeque 3/8 Clearly food was the bridge to their gap as he bounced excitedly all the way to the booth where they were sitting .
It was a corner booth with a bench which rounded the table and could have sat six or eight people with ease and he was thrilled with the seating .
The table is kind of huge , Astra made a face as they sat down .
Think of all the food we can put on it ! Egan grabbed the menu .
Do they have potato skins ? The childrens menu is on the placemat , the hostess set at packet of crayons in front of him .
You can select from the kids * meals and even color the back of the placemat .
Mom ! he whined at Genesis , I dont want a kids meal .
I want lots of food .
Im starving .
Its been a full day since we ate .
Its been four hours since lunch and you ate a snack two hours.
ago before you fell asleep .
Youre not starving .
She shot the hostess an apologetic look .
Can we get some waters for now and some time to look at the menu ? Of course .
I want soda , not water .
Yeah right , Astra laughed at Egans demand .
Youll fill up on soda and not eat your food .
Shes right , Egan .
Genesis looked over at her son with a smile .
and noted the way his eyes were wide , and his bottom lip Barbeque 4/8 trembled as if in terror .
She looked to where he was staring and felt her stomach drop .
Shit .
Hello wife .
Twice in a few days .
What are the chances ? Her heart was hammering as Kiefer slid into the seat beside her , Tadgh and Jerren sliding next to Astra on the opposite side of the booth .
Kiefer , she whispered his name as goosebumps coated her skin .
She immediately adjusted her body as if she could possibly hide her son from his gaze .
Searching Kiefers face , she didnt note any of the rage she expected if he ever found out about Egan but then again , he was always very good at hiding his emotions .
He wouldnt be a mob boss if he couldnt .
He leaned sideways and shocking her , placed a kiss to her cheek , you look tired .
Running like a coward would do this to you .
How did you find me ? There are more important things to discuss , wouldnt you agree ? He turned her chin towards the child .
No.
I dont agree .
I requested your medical records be pulled to corroborate your story .
You left out some pertinent details about your short stay in hospital seven years ago , he leaned forward and gave a pointed glance at Egan .
Hello son .
Hello sir , Egan reached under the table searching for Genesis Barbeque hand which was on her lap dendhed .
Kiefers shaky breath was the only thing to give away the emotion he felt .
Whats good ? Kiefer lifted the menout of Genesis other hand .
5/8 Theres a platter with a little bit of everything .
Jerren said as he looked over the menu hed taken from Attra .
Theres BBQ pork , chicken , and brisket and even wings .
You can add sides like mac and cheese .
He patted his tummy , I havent eaten since we left Ohio .
Should we get appetizers too ? I think its a great idea , Tadgh said nodding .
I want the big meat platter too but instead of mac and cheese I think I want coleslaw .
I think I want the ribs .
Kiefer draped an arm over Genesis shoulder , what about you , a ghrá , what are you in the mod for ? Sausage perhaps ? No.
she swallowed angrily .
What are you doing here ? I came to meet my son and see my wife .
I missed you .
He pressed a kiss to her temple again .
I didnt miss you .
Liar .
I know you miss me every single day .
You should have stayed , and we could have reconnected , and you could have told me the truth instead of making me chase you all over the world .
Barbeque 6/8 By the way , very cool the way you stole a motorcycle from my neighbors .
It was sexy as hell watching you drive it .
We should ride together .
I dont think so .
Mom , Egan slid closer to her , clearly feeling the energy from his mother and Astra .
Im scared .
Its fine , baby .
She lied through her teeth .
Nothing was fine .
It was never going to be fine again .
She sucked in a breath when without warning , Kiefer pushed her backwards in the seat and leaned over to lift Egan from the back bench and pulled him .
onto his lap .
You have nothing to fear .
What is your name ? Egan Jones .
Ah , it should be Egan OReilly .
We will get it fixed up .
You are .
very handsome .
I dont like my red hair .
Kiefer made wide eyes , are you kidding ? Its the best part of you , well that and this little divot in your chin which comes from your Mom .
I always liked it on her and now I get to see two .
Egan shifted nervously , you have red hair .
Kiefers smile was wide as he studied his son and ruffled his hair .
You could be my spit at your age .
What does that mean ? Egamblinked at the man holding him on his knee .
It means you look exactly like I did when I was six .
Me too , Tadgh spoke across the table after waving at the server for more menus .
You are twins .
Egan said excitedly .
Tused to be a twin , but my brother died .
Kiefers gasp was barely audible but the way he turned his gaze to Genesis was purposeful .
You told him such thing ? He knew .
Astra interjected as if trying to profeet Genesis .
How ? Hes six ! Kiefer protested .
Egan frowned at Kiefer , I dream of my brother .
He comes to me in my dreams .
We play together .
He looks like me .
Impossible , Tadgh grunted , you fed this to him .
No.
Astra spoke as if she knew Genesis was struggling .
We never did .
Genesis called me one morning freaking out because he drew a picture of him and his brother playing .
He was three .
Kiefer stared into Egans eyes , you dream of a boy who looks like you ? Yes .
He asked me to ask Mom what his name was and to say he Harbeque loved her and sometimes he kisses her tears away .
Genesis turned her head away as she tried to calm her breathing .
She didnt know what bit of Celtic magic ran through her sons blood , but Astra once brought a person to their home who insisted Egan was gifted as a medium .
When they asked Egan if he played with or talked to anyone else in his dreams , he admitted he played with his grandpa too but usually grandpa sat off to the side and watched the boys play in Egans dreams while he cut a stick with a knife .
The words at the time made Genesis freak out since the man she called her father carved wood as a hobby .
Now she considered she was fortunate for the connection though she made sure to never exploit it .
She always let Egan give her info and never asked for it .
What did Mom say his name was ? Tadgh asked quietly .
Roan .
Genesis finally found her voice .
His name is Roan .
She touched her cheek to wipe a tear .
Egan reached his hand out and touched her face , dont cry Mom .
Ill be brave and not be scared .
Oh baby , she wanted to pull him into her arms .
You are the bravest , sweetest boy I know .
She prayed he didnt need to be brave for too long .