We walked into the barn, and to my amazement everyone was standing there!
Even Brian!

Charlie and Ronnie were sitting on hay bales by the doors, Mick was sitting on the floor playing guitar, and Keith sitting next to him.

"Alex!"
Ronnie shouted.

He ran toward me picked me up, and hugged me.

"I missed you Alex!"
He said as a tear rolled down his cheek.

"Me to uncle Ronnie!"
I said hugging him once more.

Ronnie put me down, and I walked over to Charlie.

"I'm so glad you're back Alex."
He said as he kneeled down, and put his arms around me.

"Me too Charlie."
I said quietly.

I turned around to find Mick in front of me.
He put his right hand on my shoulder, he hugged me as he started to shed tears.

"Mick, are-"
He stopped me in my thoughts.

"Yes, I'm just so glad you're back."

"I missed you Mick!"
I said.

"I did to Alex."
Mick said.

He let go, and smiled.

"Alex come here, son."
Brian spoke softly.

He lifted me onto his lap, and as he put his arm around my shoulder, he said:
"Alex, I'm so, so sorry about my bad habits. I'm sorry that Keith didn't want you with me. I hope you know that what Keith did was for your own good."

"It's ok Bri."
I said.

"It's not ok for me though. I came at the worst possible time. Ronnie yelled at you because of me."

"Brian, its not your fault!"
Ron said.

"Ronnie didn't yell at me."
I said.

"I still feel bad. What can I do to make it up to you?"

"Adopt him!"
A new voice said.

"Wait, what!"
Mick screamed.

"Where's Keith, uncle Mick?"
I said concerned.🏴