Chapter 38 I see my brothers watching Silvy . Her belly is sticking out quite a bit now . It seems like anytime a woman is pregnant here the brothers always track them . I have caught myself doing the same thing . Just keeping an eye out in case they fall or something . With Pocket , we were all on edge . That poor girl's stomach poked out so far that it affected her balance . Her short stature and carrying twins were not easy on any of us . It got to the point we wouldn't let her bend over anymore before she almost fell over too many times . When we get to the table I set our drinks down and grab a chair . I pull it back and have a seat. No , I'm not being an asshole . I grab Silvy's hand and pull her to me . When she sees what I want to do and shakes her head . " Goof , I'm a lot heavier now . I might hear your legs . " she said. " Bullshit . Come sit your fine ass on my lap and let me hold you . " I said . Hurt me ? Like hell . I don't care if she puts on fifty pounds I want my girl in my lap . Silvy bites her lip and nods . I help her to climb up so her ass is on one leg and her legs going over the other . I wrap my arms around her waist and place my hands just above her ass . Don't get me wrong I want my hands on her ass . I want to grab a handful but Silvy needs comfort right now . There will be a time for me to have my hands on her . Hopefully naked . I can wait . Silvy leans into my chest and grabs her drink from the table and takes a deep pull . She drinks about a quarter of it before she puts it back down . Silvy leans her head on my shoulder . " That was perfect . Thank you . " she says . Keeping a hand on Silvy's hip I grab my beer with the other . I take a swig and just sit holding my girl . Silvy will talk about the reason she sought me out when she is ready . Until then I'm good where I am . Sitting relaxing with my girl in my arms . " I'm sorry if I ruined your night , " she said after a few minutes . " You didn't ruin anything , babe . I was just going to have a couple of beers and maybe see if I can't beat Ace at a game of pool . You being here just makes it better . " I told her . Having Silvy with me always makes things better . I rub circles on her hip . " I had a rough night at work , " she said . " It normally doesn't rattle me but tonight it did . " she continued . Silvy did her best to hide a yawn but I saw it . She has to be exhausted . Yet she still called me . " What happened ? " I asked . Silvy told me about Megan taking her break leaving Silvy alone with the last patient . A guy that gave Silvy the creeps . All she had to do was give him his discharge papers and she could get the guy out of there . He was pissed that he didn't get any pain medication and started yelling . Silvy told me Bull showed up and helped her out . After he made sure the guy left he made her sit down and stayed with her until her shift was over . I have met Bull a few times . He is a good guy but not someone I would want to mess with . I have even met the man's husband . They adore Silvy and keep an eye on her when I'm not there . " I have dealt with things like this more times than I can count and it never got to me . But tonight it shook me . And I don't know why . " she yawned . Title: Cooking My Way Back to Love Author: CrushReel Genre: Modern, Revenge, Drama Status: ongoing In "Cooking My Way Back to Love" by CrushReel, Chef Leon Kennedy, once renowned as the "King of Cooking," spirals into despair following his wife's tragic demise in a car accident. Plunged into homelessness, he clings to his loyal dog as his sole anchor amidst loss and desolation. Amidst the ruins of his former life, Leon grapples with profound grief and seeks solace in the art of cooking—the very passion that once defined him. As he navigates the shadows of his past, themes of resilience, redemption, and the unyielding power of love intertwine in this modern tale of heartache and rebirth. Set against a backdrop of culinary mastery and emotional turmoil, "Cooking My Way Back to Love" delves into the depths of human emotion with raw authenticity. CrushReel skillfully crafts a narrative that captures the essence of loss and the arduous journey toward healing in a world marked by tragedy and shattered dreams. Experience the transformative journey of Chef Leon Kennedy as he rediscovers his purpose through the alchemy of flavors and emotions. Available to read online at CrushReel, this gripping drama promises a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the enduring resilience of the human spirit.