#daxton rhoads

“Whats up, Waldo?”

"I feel guilty sometimes.” I replied, hiding my face in his collarbone.

“How come?” He asked gently with a lilt in his voice.

“I just...wonder what if I took the job and finished my training to become an astronaut? What if I went on that launch 7 years ago?” I pause as I look out towards my kids. “But then I look at them out there, at their smiling faces, and realize we wouldn’t be where we are...I just can’t help but feel I gave up on a dream.”

Daxton pulled me closer, hugging me tight. “You’re an amazing mom and have given up so much in order to be that. You’re allowed to feel guilty and feel like you lost out on an opportunity, but look at the on you’ve gained.”

Winter Pt 1

“You know” I started with “I’ve always wanted to get married here.” We were sitting on the swing in the science centre for my work. I’ve always dreamed of this place, it’s so beautiful and many weddings have been held here.

Bliss rocketed herself into Daxton’s arms. Her excitement over seeing him was sky high and she wasn’t sure why since she saw him just hours ago. Daxton chuckled.

Daxton: Do you always make it a habit to jump into a hug, Waldo?

Bliss was as you could say blissful. She was going on her first official date.

“What is it babe?” He asked again.

“I just-I thought you would start thinking about having a family, with me..” Daxton sighed.

“I just didn’t want to scare you with talking about it or make you feel like you had to have kids young. Or kids at all. But of couse I’ve thought about.”

“Well, maybe you should be thinking about it from now and nine months in the future?” Daxton’s face lit up with understanding.

“Really?” He looked down at my stomach then looked up at me. “Really?” He said louder and more excited. I nodded my head, feeling my muscles loosen up.

“Do you think we can handle it?”

When Bliss opened the door, she only saw green. The guy standing in front of her looked like Daxton but at the same time was not the Daxton she loved and knew. She was confused and stood shock still.

“Bliss. I know you’re freaked out, but you have to stay calm okay?” He said in a tentative tone, like she was a scared mouse ready to flee. It then made sense why Daxton had asked her all those questions that one day in her backyard. About whether she believed in Aliens or not. It was freaking her out. She took a step back, which caused Daxton to respond, in trying to wrap his arms around her to get her to stay.  “Bliss please just let me explain.”