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i do n't like the idea of you in pain , so i do n't want this to happen next month . ''
`` but the money , '' she protested .
he shook his head .
`` it will be discounted through the hospital pharmacy . ''
`` thank you , pesh .
that 's a very decent thing for you to do . ''
a blonde head peeked around megan .
`` hi esh .
you play ? ''
he smiled at mason .
`` i came to check on your mommy . ''
mason tilted his chin to look up at megan .
`` her tummy hurts .
she no play .
u play ? ''
`` um , well ... '' he wanted nothing more than to spend time with mason , and in the same token , with megan as well .
but he was also walking such a fine line with her that he did n't want to come on too strong and scare her off .
`` i 'm not sure your mommy feels up to company . ''
megan smiled .
`` if you really do n't mind staying , we 'd love to have you . ''
`` are you certain ? ''
`` sure . ''
`` okay then . ''
mason grabbed his hand and led him through the door .
pesh took in the cozy decor of the basement apartment .
in one chair , megan 's textbooks and papers were strewn around , while on the floor it looked like a tornado had blown through the living room with all the toys lying around .
when he met her gaze , she flushed .
`` sorry it 's such a mess . ''
`` it 's fine . ''
`` are you hungry ? ''
she asked .
`` no , i 'm good , '' he lied , as his stomach rumbled .
megan cocked her head and shot him a look .
`` sit down and let me fix you something . ''
`` not with you feeling unwell . ''
`` although i wish i could cook you something , i think i 'm up to reheating some of the pizza we ordered today , or there are some homemade enchiladas i made last night , '' she replied , as she opened the fridge .
`` enchiladas would be lovely . ''
she smiled and took out a casserole dish .
`` you hungry , mace ? ''
`` mmm , hmm , '' he murmured , barely looking up at his mother from one of his toys .
after spooning out two heaping plates full , along with some rice , she put it in the microwave .
she then motioned for him to have a seat at the table .
`` you do n't need to wait on me . ''
`` just shut up and let me take care of you for two seconds . ''
her words reminded him of when she had cleaned his wounds after dev 's punch .
no matter what the situation , she was always ready to be there for him and take care of him .
the microwave beeped and brought him out of his thoughts .
mason hurried over to the table and sat down beside pesh in his booster seat .
when megan put down the steaming plates , he reached for her hand and kissed it .
`` thank you . ''
a funny look passed in her eyes before she smiled .
`` you 're welcome . ''
`` wo n't you sit with us ? ''
he asked .
`` actually , i would love to take a warm bath .
you know , to see if it would help relax my muscles . ''
pesh smiled .
`` i 'll be happy to keep an eye on mason while you do that . ''
`` you do n't mind ? ''
`` of course i do n't . ''
`` thanks .
i really appreciate it . ''
she kissed the top of mason 's head , and then kissed his cheek .
she turned to start into the bedroom before whirling back around .
he lowered his fork at the expression on her face .
placing her hands on his cheeks , she leaned in and laid a big one on him .
he could n't hide his surprise .
when she pulled away , she grinned at his speechlessness .
`` i wo n't be long , '' she said .
once the bedroom door closed behind her , pesh gazed over at mason .
`` what do you want to do when we finish eating ? ''
`` minions , '' he mumbled through a mouthful of food .
pesh furrowed his brows in confusion .
`` what 's minions ? ''
hopping down off his chair , mason ran over to the tv .
when he returned , he had a dvd box in his hand .
he pointed to some yellow blobs on the cover .
`` minions . ''
`` ah , i see .
you want to watch this . ''
mason bobbed his head .
`` is it your favorite ? ''
pesh asked .
`` uh , huh , '' mason replied .
`` then i guess we better eat fast so we can watch it . ''
at mason 's beaming grin , pesh felt a little tug in his chest .
even though he should n't , he already had strong feelings for the little boy .
from almost the moment they 'd met , mason had let pesh into his world .
the sound of a fork clattering on a plate brought pesh out of his thoughts .
`` done ! ''
mason exclaimed , hopping out of his chair .
although pesh was n't finished , mason grabbed his hand and led him from the table .
instead of arguing with him , pesh just let himself be dragged over to the tv .
once he got the movie on , they settled down on the couch .
he could n't fight the warmth that spread through his chest when mason snuggled close to his side .
instead , he just embraced the feeling and let happiness override the doubt that screamed in his mind .
under the strong , warm jets of the jacuzzi tub , megan 's pain started to fade .
of course , as much as she tried to relax , it was too hard considering that pesh was in her living room .
she could n't believe that he had shown up out of the blue to check on her .
just when she thought he could n't be any kinder or more attentive , he did something like that .