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Chapter 149: Early Morning
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;Rage, rage against the dying of the light.- Dylan ThomasReese was sitting in the uncomfortable chair that the hospital assured him was a recliner. After the night he had spent in it, he thought that medieval torture device was a better description. He stood and stretched his back, feeling it pop and crack as he moved.Looking down at his wife, he smiled. She looked so peaceful, even with the wires connected to her and the IV running to her arm. He leaned down and kissed her gently on the lips. When she kissed him back, he nearly screamed with excitement.“Good morning, Kitten.” He smiled and he could hear the others in the room stirring.“Mom?” JD asked as he sat up on the couch. Dean also sat on the couch and looked over at the hospital bed.“I’ll go let Jaxon know.” Neo said as he moved off the other hospital bed that he had shared with Jolene overnight. He brusheRelated chapters
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So many good things come in threes,Like Musketeers and ABC’s.-Larry HowlandThe nurse insisted that Helen go to the nursery in the wheelchair. Reese was quite content to simply carry her. Dr. Aberton stayed out of it, except to point out that it was hospital policy. Neo chuckled at his grumpy friend. “You can probably make a donation big enough to change the policy, but probably not until after she is wheeled down to the nursery to see her babies.”“I hate it when your right.” Reese grumbled as he put his wife in the chair. The nurse gave a light laugh as she connected the IV pole to the wheelchair with velcro straps.“No wonder you’re always angry.” Neo smirked and Jolene popped him on his arm as she snickered his name.“Shut up.” Reese growled.“Children.” Dean laughed.“I just want to go see my babies.” Helen said placing a hand on Reese’s arm. “Our babies.”He knelt next to his wife and cupped her face in his hand. “Anything you w
Mermaid Thighs Chapter 151: Advice
Nurses are a unique kind. They have this insatiable need to care for others, which is both their greatest strength and fatal flaw. – Dr. Jean WatsonThe neonatal staff became an extension of the rapidly growing family. There were many mornings that Reese would bring in donuts or other breakfast items when they arrived at the hospital in the morning. Several days a week, he would order catering from one of his restaurants. He even convinced the hospital to let him bring in some grills and help cook hamburgers for the staff. Once that was approved, he called Willow who reached out to the food trucks. They all set up just off the walkway in the grass with portable grills and griddles.Many of the food truck owners were so thrilled to be involved that they donated their time and services. Reese refused to accept that and had Willow give them some free time in their contracted locations.Helen was kept in the hospital for a little over a week. After that, they moved to t
Mermaid Thighs Chapter 152: Rings
The best thing to hold onto in life is each other. – Audrey HepburnThe following morning, a little before sunrise, JD left a note on the kitchen island for Dean. Gone with Reese, be back later. Love you, JDThen he walked out and met Reese who was sitting in the still running Impala. Sliding into the passenger seat and pulling on his seat belt, he looked at the older man.“So where are we going?”“There’s a jeweler that I like. If you find something that you like, he can make it today.” Reese explained as he pulled out onto the road and headed away from Morgan City.They rode in silence for several minutes before JD asked, “How far away?” “About an hour. We have to stop and grab some donuts before we get there. You want coffee for the road?”“Would love some coffee.”“Me too.” Reese pulled into the nearly empty parking lot and aimed the car at the small building at the other side. There were only two cars in front of them in the drive through.
Mermaid Thighs Chapter 153: Shipping Out
First General Order of the Navy: To take charge of this post and all government property in view.The plan was to take JD to breakfast at the usual Saturday café before they dropped him off at the recruiting office. The café had set a room up just for them and planned for an open buffet. Several of the princesses had already texted stating that they had already arrived.Jaxon had said that they were headed out and would be there shortly. Jolene said that they had just left the house. JD sat in the living room of Reese and Helen’s house, waiting for Dean to join them. He stood up and began to pace between the kitchen and the living room.Reese watched the young man with a fresh haircut, wearing new jeans and a royal blue polo shirt and well-worn running shoes. He knew the nerves that the other man was feeling. He had experienced them himself. And they were being amplified by the fact that Dean was refusing to come out of her room.Kissing his wife on the temple, Reese
Mermaid Thighs Chapter 154: Saying Goodbye
Second General Order of the Navy: To walk my post, in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearingJD continued to pace the floor after Reese left the room. He heard his mother sigh and turned to look at her. She was wearing the dark burgundy wrap dress that Reese had bought her not quite a year ago. It was a little tight, but considering she had recently had triplets, she looked good. Her hair had a bounce to the curl and her nails were done in Navy blue with golden French tips and anchors. She was happy and JD was grateful. His brother was happy with his own newborn and partners. Jolene was happy being away from Hank and finding herself with Neo. She had dropped half her classes and pushed her graduation date until December. If his Seabee training in Gulfport fell just right, he would be home for her ceremony.“Come sit down.” Helen told him and he sat next to her. “Tell me what’s on your mind.”
Mermaid Thighs Chapter 155: Breakfast
Third General Order of the Navy: To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce“Reese!” Helen hissed at her husband as JD and Dean walked into the restaurant. “They did.”He turned from where Cheryl was holding Ariel under the tired, but watchful, eyes of her parents. Focusing on the teens as they made their way across the room, Reese smiled and pressed a light kiss to the top of Helen’s head.“No, they didn’t. I’m sure they did something.”“How do you know?” She whisper hissed at him.Leaning close to her ear, her husband spoke so softly that she almost did not hear him. “Because she looks like a woman who was pleased, in fact thoroughly pleased, but still wants more.”“But-“ A strong tattooed finger was placed over her lips effectively silencing her as Reese shook his head. “I love you. I love my niece. But if I have a choice between your sex life or hers, I would much rather discuss yours. No more, Kitten.”“Yes, Sir.” She replied
Mermaid Thighs Chapter 156: Call Home
Fourth General Order of the Navy: To report all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own“Hi, I’m here. Love you, bye.”In the weeks before JD shipped out, the recruiter had met with his family, which had grown tremendously from when he signed up the summer before his senior year. During the meetings, Chief had explained what to expect. Swearing in ceremony at MEPS – Military Entrance Processing Stations.The flight to Chicago.Bus trip to RTC Great Lakes.A short call to tell them that he had arrived.‘The Box’ which would have all of his personal effects.Form letter from the commanding officer.And then there had been all the lists that they had to go over. What to take. What not to take. What to wear. What not to wear. What to do before leaving. And an even longer list of what not to do before leaving.“Make my life a little easier, son.” The Navy Chief pleaded. “Do not get drunk. Do not get arrested. And for the lov
Mermaid Thighs Chapter 157: Parking Lot
One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through and it will be someone else’s survival guide. – Brene BrownJolene stepped out of the Family Advocacy Center and looked up at the sky. She closed her eyes and soaked in the sunshine with a small smile. Reaching up, she touched the spider web necklace that she had yet to ask Neo to remove. The weight of it brought her comfort. The little spider gave her confidence.The hair on the back of her neck prickled as she felt someone close to her. Then there was a small breeze, and she smelled the cologne that engulfed her at night. Her smile widened and when she opened her eyes, she was looking up at Neo.“Shouldn’t you be at work?” “I’m the boss.” He shrugged as he smiled down at her. “I get to do whatever I want.”Jolene laughed because she knew that he was lying. He might not be in the office, but he would still be working. While he had been waiting on her, he had probably been on his phone or
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