Final Footsteps (Running Series Finale)

Chapter 39: Reunited

Song for chapter is Good Vibes by East of Heaven and Russell Vista

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A couple of days had passed, none of us had done much beside, take turns in changing and chilling with Torah when she wasn't sleeping and Jen wasn't feeding her. I'd become chief nap settler as Torah would play up with everyone else. I think Forrest will be glad to see the back of us, me especially.

We were flying back to America in 3 days, and Tammara had contacted us and wanted to meet up in London, so that's what we're doing today and then meeting up with Marshall tomorrow.

It was 8.30am and we were about to be dropped at the station by Eliah and get the tube to Angel, to meet Tammara and head for brunch at a spot she said was good.

  "Have fun, catch you two cuties later. Text me and I'll come get you okay,"

"Thanks big sis," we winked and she smiled and waved driving off. We had 5 minutes until the next tube, then 9 stops to Bank on the circle line where we'd change onto the northern line for 2 stops to Angel. It was busy, morning rush hour busy, everyone was heading to work still, so we stood the whole way to bank and the same again to Angel. It was 9.20am when we were back topside.

Someone ploughed into me, wrapping arms around me and I knew it was Tammara.

  "I'm so glad you're okay. I'm sorry I didn't call you. I'm just so glad you're okay," she hugged me tight and didn't want to let go. I knew she cared, but didn't realise how much. "Sorry," she said when she pulled away. She then hugged Tayte,

  "You look good Tammara, how have you been?" I asked with a smile,

"How have I been! Seriously Keane,"

  "Shall we chat and eat?" Tayte suggested,

"Yes, good idea. This way," she smiled. It literally took 4 minutes and we were stood outside a place called Brother Marcus. It was pretty busy inside, but Tammara seemed to know people who worked here and we were sat in the corner at a large wooden table. "You two look so good..." she trailed off,

  "Tam..." it looked like she was about to cry,

"I was so worried about you. It all happened so fast. My Dad kept me in the dark for weeks afterwards. I knew you were reunited with everyone in New York and that you were...okay and, you were heading back to LA, but...I. Dad didn't want me involved and I didn't know what to say to you. I reached out to Auntie a couple of months ago and she kept me in the loop. Keane I was a coward, I should have messaged you, I..."

  "You reached out now. That's enough. I went through some dark times, I don't know what Auntie told you, but I'm through the hardest parts. Let's not talk about the past hey, let's focus on the future. We are all together right now," she wiped her tears and nodded,

  "Yes, yes," she said. I squeezed her hand softly and she smiled at me,

"So, what's best to eat here then?" Tayte asked, scanning the menu.

   "Well, I've tried everything on the menu," we raised our eyebrows, "The owners are good friends of mine,"

"So go on then, what do you recommend?" Tayte asked again,

   "I recommend everything," she laughed, "My favourite is the step sister, it's sweet potato, courgette & feta fritters with avocado & spinach, crispy kale, turmeric yoghurt & a poached egg. Oh it's so good, I also tend to add salmon to it as well,"

  "In the words of Noah, it sounds healthy," I said and she chuckled,

"How is Noah?"

  "He's awesome," I answered, I gazed at the menu again,