Author's Note: Some of these moments or at least a reference were supposed to go into the short part in my reunion story. Instead it just spun out into a new chapter. This time the different memories are from Byron's point of view rather then Charlotte's. Hope you like it and please review?

Byron Pike loves food. It was one of his favorite things in the world and he could remember nearly burning his father's daddy stew by turning the heat up once. In high school when he had options for different electives, he signed up for cooking. Byron made homemade everything, and his favorite is the meatballs and spaghetti sauce, peach cobbler, and many more.

Now he was rubbing his hands on his jeans. The judge tasting his entry submitted to a local baking contest. Next to him Charlotte gripped his hand and squeezed it. She was wearing his favorite denim jacket that smelled like him. Her shampoo smelled like vanilla and he was just thinking of his girlfriend seeing as it relaxed him. They nodded at him before walking away.

"I didn't win anything," he said flatly watching them leave and turned back to his oven.

"What? No, they loved that cinnamon apple cake," said Charlotte confidently reaching over and having him look at her. "They have to, it's one of my favorite things that you make."

"It's one of the best things you make," said Margo next to him. "Plus, we helped you with the powers of brother sister love and boyfriend girlfriend love."

Byron stifled a laugh before the judges called them up the makeshift stand. The four other contestants were watching each other wearily. That one team took this contest way too seriously. Instead he focused on his girlfriend once more while the names of the winners started to drop.

"And finally, the winner is Bryon Pike for his homemade cinnamon apple cake," said the principal of SHS. Mrs. Goode smiled at him while his jaw just dropped.

"I knew it," said Margo cheering.

Charlotte had thrown her arms around him and kissed him rather passionately in front of everyone. She normally wasn't the type to do that, but dang did it feel good.

They had separated and her face flushed bright red but smiled shyly at everyone. Then a check was thrusted in his hands. Something about his recipe being in a cookbook just made him smile. Wow, wow and waved to his parents and remaining siblings at home watching in the crowd.

"This is amazing,' said Margo. "How do we split the money?"

"We're all going to dinner at Rosebud's first," said Byron cheering and not letting go of Charlotte's hand. Her face pink but smiling all at the same time. It was great to feel like he was on top of the world.

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They get a puppy not too long after moving in together. They were both dog people and had pets growing up. Besides it would be great practice for any future children. It only made sense to get one together.

"So, no schnauzers or basset hounds since we've already had them before," said Charlotte looking over a website. "Hey, I found a quiz and took it suggesting that we get an English toy spaniel. Maybe we can get a regular size one? They're really cute!"

Curious he sat aside his paperwork and looked at the picture on the screen. "That's a lot of hair to groom."

"We keep it short then," she said. "I mean look at that little face."

"It says here that there's two types of spaniels, English and standard. If we find an ad or someone selling one, we should totally go and play with them," said Byron and then looked at the clock. "I'll go and start making dinner. Spaghetti and meatballs okay?"

"You know that's my favorite," she said kissing his cheek and then turned to her paperwork from the library.

A week later there was someone selling dogs in the nearby town of Mercer. Including the breed that they were looking for after looking at other options too. The ride there short for the most part the pair arguing about what the name was going to be. Byron insisting on the food theme that Charlotte had started naming Carrot.

The irritated looks on their faces melting away when they saw the different puppies. Several dogs had turned to them and started barking at them begging to be petted.

"They're adorable Byron, look at that one," she said picking up an all white dog into her arms. "Yes, you're so cute! How do we pick just one?"

"Maybe we could decide by seeing who manages to climb into the car first," he said.

"That might work," she said and tried it.

Nope followed by a few of their other methods, they just went over and talked to the couple that had put the puppies up for adoption. From his spot Byron watched the dogs as Charlotte talked to the pair. Apparently they were going to leave with their dog. Several people had come and gone. From his spot Byron watched as the puppies barked and merrily played with them.

Although there was two in the back that weren't s interested in them but watching them keenly. They weren't the smallest in the bunch just the quietest. One of them all black and the other white and reddish.

"What about those two in the back," he asked gesturing. "They are sweet and look I think the red haired one licked you."

Charlotte got down on her knees and started to play with them and Byron too. Smiling ate each other they knew which one they were going to pick and settled on the two colored one. Excited to have their dog another trip to the pet store was needed.

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Stoneybrook weather was as hot as ever and Byron Pike really wished that it was fall already. Stretching out at the booth at Friendly's, he looked at the menu while waiting for his fiancé. He glanced down and wondered what the best would be.

"You won't believe what happened," said Charlotte panting rushing up to him. "I don't have to pay student loans!"

Byron stared at her a bit stunned and looked confused for a second. That would be great if she didn't have to. "Huh?"

"You know the second library being built?" she asked. Byron nodded the local government had decided to open another branch in Stoneybrook. One in downtown and then one on the other side of town. Since the land that the original library sat on wouldn't be theirs if something happened to the library, they decided that they would own this one. Mrs. Kishi would still be her boss (sorta) though.

"Of course, it's all anyone talks about."

"They had enough money left over to give grants for library science degrees. I'm getting tuition reimbursement and they offered me department head," she said not even glancing over the menu. "They offered it to Tom Cates and Nancy Dawes too."

"That's great!" he said knowing how hard she worked in college

Squeezing her in a tight hug Charlotte kissed him. He had kissed her back just as passionately before pulling apart. They could save that for later. She was clearly happy with the promotion and now they were going to celebrate.

"That's awesome Char," he said putting his arm around her. "I'd say let's get dessert first."

Playfully she swatted his shoulder and instead of grabbing her own menu looked at his. This was just exciting. Her dark eyes sparkling clearly proud of herself.

"There is one downside," she said a bit casually. "It does mean that I can't really work anywhere else but Stoneybrook Library for the next decade or so."

Figures, there was always a twist or something. It was a way to guarantee employees which was smart. Her gaze watching him for a reaction, but Byron just smiled at her and tugged at her hair lovingly.

"I think it's great, I'm not going anywhere any time soon. What do you think about sharing that fried chicken meal?"

"You're okay having to stay here? Like I can't apply for other jobs if you ever wanted to move," said Charlotte biting her bottom lip. Byron didn't even look up from the menu taking all the food in. "Or…"

"Hey," he said gently leaning against her. "I'm committed to you and even if it means staying here forever, I don't mind."

"Really?"

"Yea and I think I found a way we can spend the extra money," he said knowing that half her school was already paid off with help from her parents. "What do you say to staying in a bed and breakfast instead of a hotel for the honeymoon? I heard I they have better food."

"Byron!" said Charlotte giggling, he loved her laugh and kissed her once more before putting in an order. He couldn't wait for their wedding thinking of everything that came next.

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Byron loved to see her pregnant as weird as that sounded. Charlotte looked beautiful with a round stomach, the slight tint of red in her hair hit by the sun in just the right way, and his old jacket hanging off her shoulders. Her water breaks in the middle the night and Byron doesn't panic like he thought he would.

Instead he kisses her cheek and grabs the over night bag.

"It hurts," she said moaning a bit. "Why oh why did I let you do this to me?"

Her voice teasing but her face tense. "Here lean on me," he said offering his arm. "Think about it this way, we agreed on two kids. So, think about it being halfway over."

The way she laughed just made him smile and she just nodded. Then Charlotte grabbed his thermal shirt that he threw on and lets out a breath. Their son was going to be here soon, and she was going to be okay. He was positive that nothing was going to happen to her.

Narrowly avoiding a deer, they get to the hospital her contractions about seven minutes apart at this point.

"I want my mom," she said crying a little pulling him. "But don't leave me!"

Right that was the reason why cell phones were invented. He kissed her head softly and dialed Dr. and Mr. Johansson's house phone. Hopefully okay with being woken up at three am. They already know what to do saying that they were on their way before calling his own mother. She was coming too and Claire and Margo.

"Hey, look at me okay, I will be with you okay," said Byron and Charlotte nodding being checked into t the room. Her brown eyes blinking up at him and quick to make her smile made a small face. She giggled before whimpering in pain. "Remembered the name that we picked out?"

She nodded before they were wheeled away into the room.

Then the emergency cesarean happened Byron wouldn't leave, and she was trying not to panic. Time passed with him joking and making her feel better. His gaze never really straying from her and staying close until their son was brought into the world. His parents there, his younger sisters, her and parents being the first at the hospital.

"What's the name?" asked Dee Pike passing the baby to Charlotte's father.

"Gavin," said Charlotte starting to cry a little before kissing her. He had a son and they were parents now which is exactly how they wanted it.