Chapter 115

“Oh yeah,” he said, “I have the DNA test to prove it.” “What are you going to do?” Brian asked. “What can I do? I’m her father and Heather has practically abandoned her. Besides—" he stopped and smiled to himself, “she’s kinda growing on me.” Jonathon laughed and walked over to slap him on the back. “Fatherhood looks good on you man,” he said. “So this means you’ll be staying in Melbourne for a while then,” Declan said. “I was planning to anyway,” he replied, “but now it seems more important that I do.” “Are you boys hungry?” Cassie said coming back into the room with Becky behind her. Becky’s eyes were down like she didn’t know where to look. He walked over to her and she looked up at him. “Are you okay?” he asked softly and she nodded. “Are you sure?” She smiled at him then, “I’m fine, just a little… intimidated.” He laughed and slung an arm around her, bringing her further into the room and turning her to face his friends. “Intimidated by these guys? Don’t be ridiculous, they’re all