It was late in the evening, Richie and Ava were both getting tired.
"How about a movie and some popcorn?" Richie asked Ava.
"Sure," she said as she sat down on the couch.
Richie put the popcorn in the microwave and let it begin popping. He fixed them each a drink and put in the movie to let it play through the previews. Then he went upstairs to get a large blanket for them to share. He heard the microwave beep and cut itself off as the popcorn was done. He took the popcorn and put it into one big bowl. Then he turned out all the lights and took the popcorn and blanket into the living room. He sat on the couch beside Ava and sat the popcorn on the coffee table in front of them, beside their drinks. He spread the blanket over their legs and grabbed the popcorn as Ava pressed 'play' on the remote. She cuddled up against him and he put one arm around her.
"I love you daddy," she said as she reached into the bowl of popcorn with one hand.
"I love you too darlin'."
They sat and watched the movie.
The movie was about halfway over and he noticed she was fast asleep on him. He turned off the television with the remote, put the popcorn on the table, turned on a lamp, and laid down with her in his arms. He couldn't help but touch her while he was sober. He smiled as he ran his fingers over her cheek bone. She was stunningly beautiful, he still couldn't believe that he had made such a beautiful girl. She looked so much like her mother, but looked like him just the same. He gently raked his fingers through her hair. It reminded him of Heather's. But this time, he felt alright. As if Ava was actually healing his heart. Could it be true?
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