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When Ed showed up to work after the holidays , he was let in by an already dressed Stella on her way to work, she gave him a few updates on Lucy and some instructions . Lucy had a tooth growing out and had a slight fever that was almost past so she was to take certain medications which Stella had already laid aside on the kitchen counter.
After Stella left Ed made his way to the garage where he saw Jack working laboriously over two bikes one of which was a kids bike. Lucy was playing by his side with some of her toys and some of the tools Jack had set aside.
"Hey what's with the bikes did you get a bike for Christmas" Ed asked
"No Ed. This here is your Christmas present as a matter of fact and Lucy's too"
Ed starred at Jack as if he just spoke in a foreign language he didn't understand
Lucy stood up from her plays things and staggered toward Ed
"Ed" Lucy said, at first Ed thought she was mumbling but said his name clearly again between giggles.
Ed was both surprised and pleased so far the only name she could say so far was Sam's and the occasional 'ma' once in a while. He stoop down to her and pat her beautiful curls before letting the her go back to playing with her toys.
Shifting his attention back to Jack who was still busy with fixing training wheels on to the kids bike. "I already got a Christmas bonus from Stella and Sam so what's with the bike?"
"I got you the bike" Jack said with a broad smile on his face as he gaze fixed on Ed
Ed held his gaze still waiting for the happy looking Jack to give him some explanation
Dropping his tools he strode up to stand in front of Ed.
"I want you to teach Lucy to ride" he said in a serious tone.
" am sure Lucy would prefer her uncle teaching her" Ed said before adding
"Besides she still too small I don't know if her legs will reach the paddle"
Jack turned around to inspect the kids bike before turning his attention back to Ed.
"It should be ok I have the training wheels on, I would be leaving tonight so I can't teach her and I was hoping you would".
"Sure I guess I could" Ed said he knew Jack had to leave some time, he had a life of his own to go back to but he had enjoyed the company of someone in his own age group and he knew he will miss having him around to bug him or talk his ear off.
"Am sure Lucy will miss you" Ed side to break the silence that seem to have come upon them
"Am sure she will" Jack replied leaning over Lucy, running his fingers through her curls.
"Am hoping she knows how to ride by the time I visit again next year and when she is stronger you both can ride to the park"
"Thanks again for the bike" Ed said not knowing what else to say. I could ride to and from work this would save time. He walked over to the bike and getting on .
"Do you mind watching Lucy while I take it for a spine?"
"Sure go ahead we be fine" Jack said lifting Lucy off the floor into his arms. He watched Ed ride the bike to the garage entrance then saw him pause and turn towards him .
"I didn't get you anything" Ed said in an almost pouting tone.
the look on Ed's face made Jack laugh out loud making little Lucy giggle along side her uncle.
Ed rode the bike up and down the street in parade for Jack and Lucy before getting off and walking it back in to the garage.
Walking behind him Jack said "I got you a helmet too it's inside. one for Lucy too" .
It was Ed's turn to laugh out loud this time. "thank you for thinking about our safety uncle Jack" he said and turn around to take Lucy from Jack.
"Am going to head in and see if she needs a to be changed we will let you finish up with the bikes".
Jack, Ed and Lucy spent the day like they always did since Jacks arrived they eat, played and watch TV . When it was time for Jack to leave , Ed and Lucy walked him to his taxi and after kissing Lucy goodbye Jack turned his gaze to Ed
Jack stretched out his hand and Ed he took it "I hope you will still be working with Lucy when I visit again"
"Am sure I will, at list I hope so" Ed replied trying to met Jack gaze but failing, he just met this guy and after spending a week with him Ed could not believe he was going to miss him.
"Hey is it ok if I call once in a while? ... you know to talk to Lucy"
"Sure she's your niece after all" Ed said .
Letting go of his hand Jack entered the back sit of the taxi and both Ed and Lucy watch him drive away.
The holidays had been fun, Ed had bought two of the latest iPad online for his siblings and had simply sent them anonymously to them, he also sent an online gift card tell them how much he missed them both and how he was planning and try to raise enough funds to hire a good detective to look in to their parents accident.
Ed did a lot more Christmas shopping offline; a neck massager for Mandy and since he didn't have any idea what to get Lee he decided to get a new welcome mat for the karate school with the school's name printed in gold on it. He also got Lucy a new feeding bottle with handles on them , which Stella professed she love and promised to bye more. Ed's Christmas was not what he hoped for but he wouldn't have changed a thing and one of those things was getting to met Jack.
___ Here is another chapter. I like to thank those readers who read this before my work before it was complete.thank for hanging around,if you read this when this work is complete thank too😁. Pls don't forget to vote and comment. I like to know if you like my characters so far.✌🏻.
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