Brian's Letters To Matthew

Johnny was at the local bakery. He sat down with his freshly made vanilla bismark. He manages to get a bite before being surrounded by the group.
“We need to go,” Zacky says before trying to yank Johnny out of his seat.
Johnny pulls away, “Are you crazy? I waited twenty minutes and I just sat down.”
“We found something in the journal,” Jimmy starts to explain.
“We found Zacky’s mom,” Mattie blurts out.
Johnny stands straight up, “What are we waiting for? Let’s go!”

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There was a knock on the door, he wasn’t expecting any company. Brian goes over and opens the door. He seems confused as to see four kids standing before him. One of them looking… familiar.

“Are you… Brian Haner?” Zacky asks.
“I am,” Brian answers, “Is there something I can help you boys with?”
Zacky slightly nods, “I should introduce myself. I’m… I am Zachary Baker.”
Brian’s breath hitches as he covers his mouth with his hand. Eyes beginning to water.
Zacky could almost cry himself as he sees tears roll down Brian’s cheeks.
“It… It’s nice to finally meet you,” Zacky says nervously.
Brian grabs him into a big hug, choking out a sob.
“I missed you,” Brian confesses.
Zacky slowly hugs back.
After a moment, Brian pulls away, “Come in. Please come in.”
The four of them make their way inside. The living room seems plain as they find seats. They sit on the loveseat except for Zacky who sits with Brian on the couch.
“Did they tell you about me?” Brian asks.
“No,” Zacky answers, “We found your journal.”
Zacky looks around, a little frantically, “I had it… dammit, I must have left it at the bakery. I’m sorry.”
“That’s okay,” Brian reassures, “I would like to know who you brought with you.”
Zacky points to each one as he introduces, “Well that’s my friend Johnny. The little guy is my little Mattie. This is Jimmy, he’s… well, my fiancé.”
Brian raises an eyebrow, “A fiancé?”
Zacky nods nervously.
Brian softly smiles, “Well, I guess all I can say is I’m happy that you found someone that makes you happy.”
Zacky smiles back.
Brian softly sighs, “I will admit, this isn’t exactly how I pictured our reunion. This probably wasn’t what you weren’t picturing when you would find out who your birth parents are.”
“No, but when I found out you’re my birth mom I had to find you.”

“Birth mom,” Brian softly chuckles, “Well I guess that is accurate.”
“So how was it? To be pregnant? We didn’t completely finish the journal.”
“It was truly an interesting experience. Something you’ll never forget. You know the moment I saw you on that screen, your heart beating for the first time, I know I loved you with all my heart. I still do Zachary. Regardless that you’re a Baker, you’re always welcome here.”
“W-Wow… I wasn’t expecting such a welcoming.”
“Well I want to make up for lost time, if that’s okay with you.”
“It’s more than okay.”
“So Zacky still my brother?” Mattie asks.
“Of course,” Brian answers, “I’d never take him away from you.”
“I have another question,” said Mattie, “If you can have babies even if you are a boy, then does that mean Zacky can have babies too?”
Zacky snaps his head to Brian, “… Can I?”
“Well,” Brian starts, “I can’t say as a definite answer, however it might be possible. I mean, I didn’t get it from being passed down but I can’t say the same about you Zachary.”
“It would explain why you’ve been sleeping so much lately,” Johnny comments, “And getting sick.”
“That was stomach flu,” Zacky says confidently but then by the look on his way, that confidence was slipping.
“It could have been,” Brian reassures.
“Perhaps I should know for sure,” Zacky murmurs, “Can you… Can you help me?”
Brian tilted his head, surprised, “Me?”
Zacky shrugs his shoulders, “Well it’s just… you understand this better than my other parents.”

Brian flashes a warm reassuring smile, “I’m sure they would understand too, but that doesn’t mean I won’t help you.”
“Y-Yeah?”
“Yes. I feel you finding my journal is a sign. That I was meant to have you back in my life again.”
Zacky smiles for a moment, “Well, that’s another thing. I was hoping I could ask about… well about the one I guess I’d call Dad.”
Brian frowns slightly, “Well you know from the journal, but since then I haven’t seen him. I know it’s been almost twenty years but I know nothing. I’m sorry.”
“It’s alright. Worth a shot.”
“I wish I had more answers.”
“I kind of had most my questions answered by your journal.”

Brian brushes the hair out of Zacky’s face. Zacky softly smiles, its what his other mother would do.
Speaking of mothers, his phone rings with his mother wondering where he is.
“Mom is wondering when Mattie and I are coming for dinner.”
“Well you best be off then,” said Brian, “Come back anytime.”
“Tomorrow?”
Brian smiles wide, “I’ll be here.”

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