Back to Gabbi and Karl. "Germany? Why? Over that tramp?" Gabbi huffed. "No. My sister-in-law got killed in an accident and my brother is MIA." Karl explained. "Oh, sorry Karl. They need you to go help look for him?" Gabbi asked. "Not exactly. They need me to come pick up my two-year-old nephew. His custody goes to me since our parents are dead. I'm his only family left." Karl explained. "So, what does this mean for us?" Gabbi asked. "I know you don't want kids. And if you want to end it now, I'll understand. But I don't have that choice. I have to take care of him until my brother returns." Karl explained. "Do you have to move to Germany?" Gabbi asked. "No, I just have to go get him, let him get used to me. Then file all the paperwork to bring him back here." Karl replied. "I need some time to think." Gabbi replied. "And I will respect whatever decision you make. But Angel? I hope you choose to stay with me." Karl pleaded. "Safe travels, and text me when you get there. T
"Sure, I'll get with Rayna to see what we'll need until we can go. I love you." Gabbi agreed. "Love you too Angel! We'll be home day after tomorrow. Red tape even for the powerful and rich takes time." Karl replied. It's been three days and Karl and Eli are due to arrive at the airport anytime. Gabbi is there waiting, and her nerves are totally shot. Finally, Karl comes into view with a very upset two-year-old who's crying. Gabbi just got terrified at seeing the crying toddler. Poor Karl looks like he's ready to collapse. Gabbi is worried this kid is going to hate her. After treating poor Karl like that, it's going to be even worse for Gabbi. Karl finally saw Gabbi and hurried towards her. Eli is still crying his eyes out. People are walking by staring. Gabbi gives them evil looks and they quickly move on. "Oh, how I missed you, Angel!" Karl replied as he leaned down and kissed her. "Gabbi, this big guy is Eli. Eli this is Gabbi." Karl introduced. All of a sudden, they notice E
"Don't I always? But we better be quick! I don't think babies or toddlers sleep very late." Gabbi warned.They hurried and made love and sure enough just as they both climaxed, they heard Eli cry. Both of them laughed. Gabbi jumped up and grinned."Your turn!" She ordered while making a dash to the bathroom."Hey you cheater!" Karl complained.She hurriedly cleaned up and brushed her teeth and hair. She was just putting her clothes on when Karl walked in naked with Eli. Her jaw dropped."Seriously Karl? Naked?" Gabbi replied."Hey us guys got the same thing. Besides, I had to hurry and bring him in here, because someone didn't want me." Karl explained."Ma ma, ma ma." Eli repeated reaching for her."Come here little man. Let's let grumpy Karl get dressed." Gabbi replied."Karl." Elli repeated."Hey! He said my name!" Karl grinned."Can you say Gabbi? I'm Gabbi. Gabbi." She repeated."Ma ma." Eli replied."Ah Karl? Is that a good idea?" Gabbi asked."Well, she's gone and ain't coming b
Maddi thinks over everything Rayna just said. She felt much better now that she had her sister with her. Just her presence calmed her. She still had questions. "I’d expect twins would be much harder?" Maddi asked. "Of course they are. But there are two of them. I would not trade it for anything in the world. I love them more than I could have ever imagined. Now breathe out your fears and let them go. Embrace your happiness, cause sis you are carrying life inside you. That's something awesome! This little one is half you, and half Carter. And I'm only a phone call away." Rayna replied. "See, I need you. You always know what to say to calm my nerves! I'm been a little lost with you so far away." Maddi sighed. "Have you thought about moving near me? Couldn't Carter do that remote office thing? You can do your Choreography about anywhere, and soon you'll have to quit anyway." Rayna replied. "I would love to be near you. Since you and Gabbi left, it's not been the same. I mean I'd mis
Rayna decided to have a get together at her house. To celebrate all the new changes. For her family and friends to get together before they leave for the wedding. Everyone arrived, and they were getting drinks and finding a seat in the living room. "So, I decided to have this party for many reasons. First for our growing family. Eli has joined Karl and Gabbi! My baby sister Maddi is pregnant and getting married very soon. Max and Anja are growing like little weeds!" Rayna explained. "Here here!" A few commented. "We're all back together again, well except for Caleb and Mia. Everyone is happy and healthy and in love. We have so much to be thankful for." Rayna replied. "The Jet will leave at 8am Monday. Since the wedding is at Carter's parents’ estate, you all will be staying there this time. Me, Rayna, Max, and Anja will be staying at my parents’ estate so they can get to know their grandbabies. They actually demanded grandparent time." Liam chuckled. Max, Anja, and Eli were playi
Caleb and Mia finally arrived at Rayna's. Everyone greeted them. Finally, the tension from before was broken. Luckily Caleb hadn't been there to witness what happened as he still didn't know about the wolf thing. "Carter, I think you are going to be the stay-at-home mom and take care of our baby. I’ll be the one to work." Maddi explained. Everyone laughed. It broke the tension in the room. But Maddi was half serious. What happened with the twins really freaked her out. "Whatever you want beautiful. I told you I'd give it to you." Carter replied. "Whipped." Karl coughed. "Karl." Gabbi warned. "Yes Angel?" He asked. "Whipped." Liam coughed. "Liam!" Rayna warned. "Yes honey?" He asked. "Man, ya'll all are totally whipped!" Caleb replied. "Caleb!" Mia gasped. "What? They are!" He replied. Everyone laughed. They spent the rest of the evening talking and catching up. The women also talked about the wedding details. Monday came and they all flew to Germany. After they arrived,
Back to Karl, Gabbi, and Eli.Everything had been perfect. Gabbi was beyond happy. Her best friend was happily married with twins. She can't believe their first birthday was approaching soon. Her adopted sister Maddi just got married and expecting her first baby girl. She's going to be an aunt again. Caleb and Mia are happily living together also. Gabbi couldn't help to think that something bad was going to happen to ruin their happy lives. That's life, right? Karl's cell rang. "Hello?" He answered. "Karl?" They asked "Henry?" Karl responded. "Yes, it's me. I'm coming to get my son." He replied. "Why now? He finally got adjusted well here and is thriving well. He has lots of family around him that love him and care about him. You can't rip him from a stable home environment so soon after everything that happened. He's just a baby and doesn't deserve that. He's went through too much already! Please don't do this!" Karl demanded "He is my son; he should be with me." Henry replie
Over to Liam and Rayna's house. Rayna just got off the phone with Gabbi. She went in search of Liam. He was in his office. She walked in. "Liam, I need you." She replied as she opened the door. "Are the twins asleep? How much time do we have?" He asked as he was unbuttoning his shirt. "Yes, they are asleep. But keep it in your pants. That's not what I meant." Rayna replied. "Damn honey you got my hopes up and just crushed them." He replied. "Liam! This is serious!" Rayna scolded. "So were my hopes." He muttered. "Karl's brother called. He said he's coming to get Eli and take him back to Germany." Rayna explained. "Ah hell." Liam replied and sat down hard. "Liam? Is there anything you can do about it? If he takes him Gabbi will be devastated! If she is then I'm going to be also. If she's sad and unhappy, I'm going to be sad and unhappy! You know what that means." Rayna warned. "Damn honey, I wish there was. There's nothing legally or council wise that I can do. Maybe I can t