The two walked out the school building with Erin talking Bey's ear off. She enjoyed listening to her son talking about school. She never cared too much for school until she found out what she really wanted to do. In fact, she almost didn't go to college until she met Kelly Wearstler. She was a famous interior designer and Bey was always fond of her work. They met at an event her mom was hosting and they spoke briefly, in that time, Bey had decided to go to school and be an interior designer. 

"Mommy" Erin called snapping Bey out of her thoughts.

"Yea. Where are we going?"

"Well I was thinking we could go to Pigeon Forest and get on the rides and stuff. Then get some food."

"Oooo can I get--"

"Have" Bey said cutting him off.

"Can I have McDonalds. I want the burger and toy."

"Yea, we'll get it on the way from the house. You need to get your swim trunks and stuff."

"Yesss and can we go to Legoland too."

"Yea want to go to Legoland first?" 

Um...YES." Bey chuckled at Erin's enthusiasm. It made her happy to see him like that. 

They talked the whole car ride about various things and made it to their house. She pulled up and saw Shawn's car. She thought he would've left her house by now but I guess not.

"Mr. Shawn is here."

"Yea I guess so."

"I thought it was just going to be us today." Erin spoke with disappointment.

"It is baby. I promise. Just go inside and put on your swim trunks and extra clothes." I said rubbing his head, 

We walked inside and It was quiet. I called out Shawn's name while Erin walked upstairs. I kept looking around the house and eventually went to my bedroom and saw Shawn sleeping in my bed. 

"Shawn....Shawn....SHAWN." I yelled before hitting him.

"GET UP NIGGA."

He groaned while he stretched out.

"I thought you would be gone by now."

"I was but then I decided to stay and chill with you and Erin today."

"Shawn, no. Today, is for Erin and I."

"So I can't come?"

"No, Shawn. This is so me and him can spend time alone without anybody else."

"Bey, C'mon. We can--"

"SHAWN! I said no. I need alone time with my son, so please leave."

"Man alright." Shawn got up from the bed and started grabbing his stuff to leave.

I don't know why he was so upset, he seemed fine with it this morning now all of a sudden he was switching up. I just watched as he moved around my room. He didnt speak he just huffed and puffed before going around me to leave.

"Bye Shawn." I gave him a little smile.

"MHmm.." With that he walked out the door. I turned my attention back to my room so I could get dressed for the pool. I figured I would try in my bathing suit, it was gifted from Donatella Versace when I redid her home. It was a beautiful earth tone  two piece bikini with a nice fabric. I looked pretty good as I checked myself out. I was so happy that it fit because I had never tried it on. I never really did have a reason too. I threw on a pair of pants and a plain tee before packing a small pool bag. 

I called Erin's name to see if he was almost ready. I heard his feet hit against the floor as he ran towards my room. He ran in with his bag on his back and jumped right on my bed.

"Hey baby, you finished packing?"

"Yea, I did."

"Let me see it." He opened his bag and started taking out different pieces of clothing. 

"You need a towel in there, socks, and another shirt."

"Ok."

He ran back into his room while I chuckled at his excitement. I looked myself over once before finishing up the bag with towels and extra clothes. I couldn't remember anything else so I grabbed Erin's bag off my bed and walked towards his room where he was coming out. 

"Here, put it in." Holding the bag open for him.

"Is that it?"

"Yea. Come on."

We were in and out of the house in 20 minute tops. I think that is actually a record because it usually takes us much longer. Erin sat in the back and I pulled off into my truck headed towards Roscoe's to get something to eat. We were regulars there and it was a small hole in the wall not too many people know about it which I am so grateful for. The owner, Linda, absolutely adores Erin, every time we go in she spoils him to the point of no return.  It took us about 14 minutes and it was barely full. 

"HEY BEY! HEY ERIN." We heard as we walked thought the door.

"HI MS. LINDA" Erin said matching her excitement and volume.

"Hey Linda" I spoke regularly. 

" I haven't seen you guys in about two weeks. Where have you been?"

"Ughh just swamped with school and work. Theres too much pressure in my relationship and his school parents are really pushing it with me."

"Well you know if you ever want to talk you can call me ."

"Thank you. I will.

We ordered our regulars which was an impossible burger for me and chicken tenders with fries for Erin. We talked while we waited.

"So what's been going on in school?"

"Nothing really. I have to make a project for science and I really want to make a volcano with a mini forest around it and there's a spelling bee competition."

"Sounds exciting Erin. Want me to help you?"

"Yes, Please." He said smiling wide. 

"Ok, tomorrow we can work on it after school. You'll have the best volcano out of everybody."

"And the spelling bee?"

"We can do that too. When is it?"

"Its in two weeks. Ms. Conoso, my other teacher, said whoever wins can go to the state spelling bee."

"Alright so we have to practice everyday."

"Ok, I can do it."

"Yea you can." I reached across the table and rubbed my finger across his face smiling at him.

"I am so proud of you baby."

"I know mommy."

"Love you."

"Maaaaaa, okkkayyy." He said playfully whining.

"What you too old for my love?"

"We're outside, in public."

I acted like I was said causing Erin to just stare at me.

"Mom, why are you so dramatic."

I looked up putting my hand across my chest. "Dramatic? I am not."

"I am just trying to hold it together since my only child has dismissed me."

"Ok, ok. Here." 

He walked around the table to give me a hug and a kiss on the cheek. 

"Is that better?"

"Yes baby. Thank you. I feel better."

"You're so silly." He laughed. 

"I have to be to keep up with you."

It wasn't long before our food was sitting before us and we were ready to dig. 

"Come on. We have to say grace." I said reminding Erin.

We bowed our head and said grace. 

"God is good. God is grace. Let us thank him for our plate. Please also bless the less fortunate. Amen." Erin spoke quickly. 

"Ok, dig in." I bit into my burger and it was so juicy. I couldn't wait to eat more. I really love impossible burgers. It  was made just the way I like. Other places make it a little too hard or too mushy, but this tasted like a real burger.

I kept eating as Erin destroyed his chicken tenders. That boy could eat them all day without a chew. I have to remind him to slow down sometimes. 

We sat there for another 20 minutes, before paying the bill and leaving. When we got back into the car, we made our way straight to Legoland which was a 30 minute drive from the house and another 30 to the waterpark..

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 I really have been MIA sorry!! Ill do better, you guys.  Thoughts and comments.