Who: Shawn Hunter and Riley Matthews What: Chatting Where: Madison Valley Creamery When: Monday afternoon Warnings: Probably not Status: Closed/Ongoing
Shawn was pretty sure he hadn't stopped smiling since yesterday when Maya called him dad. They hadn't actually discussed it, but it felt right and he was considering looking into what he would need to do to make that official around here. He knew that Steve and Bucky went through the adoption process with Molly and he planned to reach out to them after the new year to see what would be involved.
But first, he needed to figure out how to fix things with Riley. Ever since Cory and Topanga left Madison Valley, he'd been trying to show her that he cared about her and wanted what was best, but it was clear from her message yesterday about wanting him, Liz, and Maya to be a real family that his actions weren't enough, that he needed to make it crystal clear with his words that he loved her and she would always be an important part of his life and family.
The weather was unseasonably warm for the day after Christmas, so he decided to take her for ice cream. After exchanging pleasantries with the young woman behind the counter who he recognized from gatherings at the farm, they found a table in the corner. "Did you and Lucas have a nice time yesterday?"