Chapter 241 Whose Son (Part One) (1/2)

That evening Cherry lay in bed next to Jackson, she stared at the ceiling contemplating whether or not she should tell Jackson about what happened in the parking lot earlier in the day.

Jackson rolled over, and gazing at Cherry with concern asked her, ”Babe, what's up? What's on your mind?”

Cherry's heart skipped a beat, ”Nothing serious.” she responded hastily.

”Well, what're you thinking about?” Jackson asked her. He was frustrated anytime Cherry was troubled about something if he didn't know what it was. He never wanted her to frown or feel unhappy at all.

Cherry decided to keep her thoughts about what happened to herself and instead told him, ”I'm wondering if grandpa is upset and going to blame me for taking Joe away when I bring him out there tomorrow.”

Jackson hadn't realized Cherry might be worried about grandpa's possible objection, ”You're ridiculous. I promise grandpa will be pleased to see you and Joe.”

”Alright, if you say so.” Cherry told him as she pressed her body against his, ”Honey, I'm tired. Let's sleep.”

”Ok, ” Jackson agreed as he turned the bedside table lamp off and then rolled to hold Cherry in his arms.

Jackson and Cherry were startled awake the next morning by the noise their son made.

Joe bounced happily into their bedroom, and seeing them sleeping; he stood at the door shouting, ”Daddy, Mommy, it's time to get up. We're going to the military residential compound today!”

Hearing Joe Cherry stirred and nudged her husband. Jackson opened his tired eyes and looked at the clock on the wall. It was just past seven, and there was Joe, up and excited to go visit his grandpa.

”Joe, it's too early, don't disturb us when we are