Mia POV:

We were driving home when Ethan asked me the one question that I was dreading. "Mommy, who was that man at Gary's house?" I need to stay calm. "That's Gary's Son Ethan." He nodded then said "he has the same eyes like me and Gary." Damn this intuitive child. "Yeah baby, but lots of people have blue eyes." He nodded again. "But you have brown eyes and Jack has green eyes and David has brown eyes like you. So why do I have blue eyes?" Oh crap. Crap! Crap!

Think! Think! "Well baby, your grandma, mommies mommy has a lot of blue eyes on her side of the family." He looked like he was thinking but finally nodded. "Will I ever meet my family?" I sighed. "Well you know your uncle John. And Uncle David." He sighed. "You said grandma and grandpa are I. Heaven." I nodded and looked back at him. "What about my daddy and hisbparents!." Oh fudge! "You'll meet them one day baby." He looked sad. "Promise mommy?" God I can't lie to my kid. I just nodded.

Thank god his favorite song came on the radio and he stopped asking questions. What am I going to do. He's asked why he doesn't have a daddy before, especially when he sees his friends at school who have dads. But I've always avoided it and told him every family is different. And he has Uncle David and Jack and his uncle John who lives in Colorado. He's always just dropped it after that. I'm afraid I won't be able to avoid the questions as he gets older. How do I tell my amazing child that his father didn't want him. That his father left me when he found out about him and then signed over any rights to him. Crap!

When we got home it was still early, only 3pm. Jack is off today. He was actually off yesterday too but still came to the zoo with us. I honestly don't know why Jack stays on as Ethan's Nanny. He has a good job but decided to get his masters. That's why he took on the job. But since he graduated he got a job at a university and could go on full time. But he chose to stay part time so he can still be around Ethan. I asked him before why and he told me he feels lucky to be part of our lives and couldn't imagine not being around to see Ethan grow up. Ethan is such a bright kid and I know a lot of it has to do with Jack.

"Hey Uncle David!" Ethan chirped which drew me out of my thoughts. "Hey little man, you guys are home early." Ethan nodded. "Gary's Son came over and he was mad so mommy and I went home." David looked at me wide eyed. Then he quickly recovered and asked us both to go to the movies with him. We decided to go. We went and saw Incredibles 3 and I loved it. I'm like child when it comes to Disney and Pixar movies. After the movies we grabbed some pizza for dinner and headed home.

I gave Ethan a bath and read him a bed time story. "Good night mommy, night Uncle David." I turned around to see David watching us from the door frame. "Night little man." I turned off his light and left his room.

I tried to walk past David but it didn't work, "I don't think so babygirl, get your butt downstairs and start talking." I sighed but obliged. We sat down in the living room and David poured us each a glass of wine. "Okay, now spill!" I took a big sip of my wine and told him everything that happened. Then I told him about all of Ethan's questions. He wasn't too surprised. "That kid is smart, you knew these questions were going to come sooner or later." I know he's right but I won't admit it to him.

I decided to change the subject and we talked about his love life and work. I gossiped about some of the office flings happening at my job. We ended up finishing two bottles of wine before we went to bed. I'm so lucky to have David as my best friend. He knows me so well and he has honestly been amazing and so supportive since I became pregnant.

The next morning I woke up with a slight hangover. Damn David and his wine, I groaned. Jack is watching Ethan today since Ethan's summer camp finished. David begged me to ask my boss off Thursday's and Friday so we can go to the hamptons. I know Alex will have no issue with it since realistically I can still work from there. I took a shower and decided to wear a tight beige pencil skirt with a white blouse and black blazer. I matched it with my black stilettos. I wore my hair down and did some light makeup. Once I was satisfied I grabbed my bag and headed downstairs.

"Morning Mia." Jack said while passing me my coffee. "Morning, why are you in such a good mood?" I asked. He smirked that sexy I got some action last night smirk. I groaned. "Never mind, I don't want to know." He laughed. "God Mia you're such a prude for someone who is so damn sexy." I rolled my eyes. "What am I going to do with you Jack." He chuckled and wrapped his arm around my shoulder. "Awww, you know you love me Mia." I shook my head but still smiled. "Okay Casanova, I need to get to work. I should be home by 5pm but even if I'm not David will be home by 3pm." He nodded and I left.

Once I got to work Alex was already in my office and he almost pounced on me. "We got the contract! I don't know how you did it or what you said at the charity event but you are an Angel!" I sat my bag down and took my seat behind my desk. "So, since I did such a good job you kinda owe me a favor, right boss?" He sat down and waited for me to continue. "At the charity event I won a 4night 5 day getaway to the Hamptons and since its Labor Day weekend I was hoping to go." I looked at him with my best puppy dog eyes. "Mia, of course, I know how much Ethan loves the beach plus it'll be the last weekend before he starts school, take Thursday to Tuesday off."

My smile was huge, "you're the best Alex. And I'll come in Tuesday once I take Ethan to school." He waved his hand. "It's his first day, take the day off and relax. Then pick him up from school. Come back Wednesday nice and refreshed. Now that's an order!" I saluted him. "Yes sir." This got me a grunt. "Yeah yeah, now get back to work missy!" I chuckled but started my work. I'm so lucky to have Alex as a boss.

The morning flew by and I was about to finish up on a contract so I can grab lunch when my PA buzzed in, "Yes Katie." I asked. "Mia, there is a Mr. Williams here to see you." I was confused. Why was Gary here. If he wanted to talk about what happened yesterday he would have just called. "It's fine Katie, you can let him in." A few seconds later there was a knock on my door. "Come in."

When he walked in I was shocked. "What are you doing here Nathan?" He just smiled and took a seat in front of my desk. "It's good to see you too Mia." He said while still keeping that smirk on his face. I took a deep breath and then sat back down. "I thought is was your father, if I had known it was you I would have asked you to make an appointment." He looked me right in my eyes, "So, my father can come visit you but not me? Not the father of our son?" That was it. I slammed my hands on my desk. "My son! Not ours! You walked away! You signed over those rights before he was even born! You are nothing but a sperm donor!"

I could see the hurt in his face but he quickly recovered. "Is that how you really feel Mia?" I kept my poker face going. I had to stay strong. "Yes Nathan, we are doing perfectly fine without you as you can see. Honestly, I think I'm doing better then I would have ever done since you left the picture." I could see Nathan grind his teeth. I know I just hit a nerve. "That's bullshit and you know it! You never even gave me a chance to be a father!" Now I was taken back.

"How do you figure Nathan? When I told you, you asked me to get rid of it, your words not mind, then you dumped me and kicked me out, remember? You had a choice and you made yours. I never forced you to sign over my sons rights! Once again you chose to! You can't just change your mind now! It's too damn late!" Nathan stood up and started pacing around my office. "I only signed over rights because I thought you were giving him up for adoption! I was tricked and lied to. I would have never signed over my rights if I new you were keeping him! God, do you really think I wouldn't have helped and supported you!"

I was taken back, I don't want to believe him. He showed me his true colors when I told him I was pregnant. He never reached out. "I don't believe you." I said barely audible. He stopped and looked at me "What do you mean you don't believe me? Why would I lie? What would I have to gain from lying?" I took a deep breath, "I honestly don't know and to be honest, I don't care. My life has been good and everything was going just fine until you walked back into it! Can't you just leave us alone?" I was at my breaking point. I closed this chapter a long time ago. It took me a very long time to get over Nathan, truth be told I don't even think I'm fully over him but I refuse to let him back in just so he can break my heart and oh god, what about Ethan. I won't let him waltz back in and then once he gets bored walk out again.

Nathan surprised me when he walked over to my side of the desk. He places both hands on the arms of my chair and came inches from my face. "I'm not going anywhere Mia. I'm willing to take my time and earn your trust back. I'll take it slow, but I refuse to walk away." I looked away. "And what if I won't let you around. You can't force me and you have no rights on Ethan." His jaw clenched. "Then I'll hire a lawyer. I signed those papers under false pretense. You and my parents made a deal behind my back and they tricked me into signing those papers."

My eyes got as wide as saucers. "You'd never win." I gritted out. "Maybe not, but maybe I would. I've got a whole lot of money and plenty of time." This asshole! I want to punch him so bad right now. "And if you did, you would drag your families name and reputation through the mud!" Ha, take that jerk face. But it didn't even look like my words effected him. "You really think I give a shit about my families name or my reputation? Screw all that! I could care less! I just want to be a part of my sons life! And I want to make it up to you! You should have never been on your own, without any help! If I had any idea I would have never signed over those rights and I would have helped you raise our son!" Then he moved away and punched the wall. "God damn it Mia! I fucking loved you with all my heart. I screwed up okay! I was young and scared! I was an idiot! But if I had any idea that you were raising our child I would have been there for the both of you!"

I could feel the tears coming but I couldn't shed them in front of Nathan. I promised myself I would never cry over this jerk again. "I think you should leave." I spit out and then turned away from him. "This isn't over Mia, you know your options, I'll give you a bit of time to decide. But one way or another I am going to get to know my son." Then he turned and walked out of my office. Once he was gone the tears started pouring down my face. What the hell! Why! Why is he doing this?

I went to my bathroom and cleaned myself up. I need to think of something, I refuse to let my son get hurt in all this. It was hard enough allowing Nathan's parents around and honestly if it wasn't for Gary I would have cut that off as well. Lois was great with Ethan in the beginning, but then she became distant. I should have never agreed to the arrangement. But then a lightbulb clicked in my head. They broke the contract. Nathan was at there home while we visited and they told him about Ethan. I instantly called my lawyer.

My lawyer and I I talked for a solid hour going over everything. We even discussed what would happen if Nathan decided to take me to court. Realistically I have a solid case, but the fact that Nathan signed over rights because he was told I was giving the child up for adoption causes an issue. If he can prove that he would be able to reinstate his parental rights. He would owe back child support but that would mean nothing to him, and he could get 50/50 custody. But my lawyer did say I still have a good case since when I told him he wanted nothing to do with me or the baby but it would be my word against his. Damn it! What do I do.