He looked up and saw her standing there, and his lopsided grin appeared. She felt her heart to flip-flops in her chest because of that look. “Get the kids ready,” he said.
“For?” she asked, and Gina turned around.
“Dad is going to make me and Lista sleep on the floor!” she said. Krissy saw the look in Gina's eyes when she said, dad. She was hoping that her mother would not correct her. Though the urge was there, Krissy swallowed it down and walked into the room. Both Gina and Mark looked like they were holding their breaths.
“I doubt he is going to make you two sleep on the floor,” Krissy said, ending their tension.
“That’s why I was telling you to get the kids ready, Mouse,” he said.
“Gina, go tell your brother and sister to get ready,” Krissy said. “Dad has somewhere to go.”
“Yes, mom,” Gina said with a smile.
The fireworks he spoke of began the moment he pulled on the street and saw the line of cars and trucks in front of his house. ”Damnit.” he said under his breath.“Problem?” she asked as she also was eying the cars.“I was hoping we could at least get the kids in the house before this,” he said.“You expected this?” she said.“From the second Boogs spoke,” he said softly.“They are going to have an issue with us, aren’t they?” she asked.“No, they are going to have an issue with me,” he said as he took her hand in his. “You and the kids are perfect.”“Mark,” she said.“They are going to tell me I am too dangerous for you guys,” he said.“Dangerous?” she asked.“My line of work,” he said with a grin.“Mark, I don’t care about that,&rdqu
The fireworks he spoke of began the moment he pulled on the street and saw the line of cars and trucks in front of his house. ”Damnit.” he said under his breath.“Problem?” she asked as she also was eying the cars.“I was hoping we could at least get the kids in the house before this,” he said.“You expected this?” she said.“From the second Boogs spoke,” he said softly.“They are going to have an issue with us, aren’t they?” she asked.“No, they are going to have an issue with me,” he said as he took her hand in his. “You and the kids are perfect.”“Mark,” she said.“They are going to tell me I am too dangerous for you guys,” he said.“Dangerous?” she asked.“My line of work,” he said with a grin.“Mark, I don’t care about that,&rdqu
An hour later, he walked into the bedroom himself and shut the door behind him, “Mouse, you awake?”“Hmmm.” she hummed, and he wondered if she really was.“Everyone just left. The kids are getting settled,” he said softly. He went to the door.“Where are you going?” she asked.“Downstairs for a bit,” he said as he opened the door, and she sat up. She thought to herself, he came in here to check on me then leaves. Thanks a lot. She stumbled to her feet and then poked her head in each of the rooms and said their goodnights and told them to get some sleep. They would have a busy day tomorrow. She then went downstairs and found him looking at the backyard.“What are you looking at,” she asked as she walked up behind him.“The yard,” he said.“What about the yard?” she asked.“Needs a fen
The morning light filled the room. She woke up and forgot where she was for a moment as panic coursed through her views for a second. She then saw the room and remembered not only the fact it was her childhood best friends but also now the room she was sharing with Mark. It was his house now. She let the thoughts take over. Everything had happened so fast in the past few days. He had made his way to the center of her small world, and he was the thing that kept her grounded. She knew everything was going to be fine, as her parents once told her sometimes when things all fall apart, the thing you need to bind them together will surprise you.She was surprised, to say the least. She knew he was there the whole time but not that he could actually want her, and not only her but the kids as well. She heard a squeal of delight come from downstairs, and she smiled to herself as she got up and redressed. She made her way down the stairs to find boogs in the
The day seemed to move quickly from the time they all left the house. She was on the phone in the car with the hospital and found out Reena would spend one more day in the ICU as she was going to have her broken bones set and placed in casts today. Tomorrow she would be moved, and within three days, she would be released. Her progress was remarkable. So that gave his friends a timetable to work with, and then they could set the schedule to watch over her for the couple so they could get things ready for the teen's return to a house. She knew she would have to go in today to see her and explain things to her though she wasn’t really ready for that yet.As they entered the building altogether, that made heads turn as both Lista and Boogs had taken hold of Mark’s hands and would not let go. Neither of them was dressed in their uniforms, and people who knew both of them did their double-takes. Hardly anyone kn
After the trip to the home improvement store and seeing the number of things he was buying, she couldn’t believe the amount he spent without batting an eye. They had loaded up the trucks with ease and even had a system worked out before they got to the house. Within a half an hour, everything was in the basement, and he had the whole neighborhood watching him. He didn’t seem to mind in the least as the kids danced around in the front yard and then went into the back while he and the other worked up a sweat bring the wood to the basement. He had some plans already drawn out and was ready to begin. So as the other guys left, he called the kids in, and she headed to the hospital to see how Reena was. She walked into the ICU and smiled as she walked in the room and saw Reena holding the xrays and looking them over.“Hi, mom,” she said as she waved her arm that had been cast up.“Well,
Later that night, as they walked into the bedroom, “You knew that would seal the deal, didn’t you?” she asked.“Whatever do you mean?” he asked as he stripped his shirt off. She looked at him as he did, and her mouth went dry.“You let them pick to the colors instead of picking them out for them. That was a good thing,” she said when she could.“I figured since I won’t have to look at it, why not let them have their own spaces. It was the easiest thing for them,” he said as he moved closer to her. “You Mouse have a certain look in your eyes.”“I don’t know what you mean,” she said as he moved slowly across the room.“That look you are giving me right now,” he said.“I don’t know which look that is,” she replied with a smile.“The one that you could devour me whole,” he said. &l
Six months later…They sat in the front row of the courthouse as the two people were sentenced. They had watched both of the women were shaking a little with the nightmare of that horrid day. They stood firm, though, in the belief that everything would work out. The judge spoke and ended the fears they had. Reena smiled through her tears as she nearly jumped up and with joy. When the courthouse emptied, the four of them stood together as the steps when a group of other men walked up the steps.“It is some good news,” Oda said.“It is the best news!” Reena said with a huge grin. “I don’t have to worry about them ever again.”“You didn’t anyway, little princess,” Maleek said as he placed his arm over her shoulders.“Uncle Maleek, stop it,” Reena said as she shook him off.“Yeah, stop it,&
Four days later, the group stood on the front lawn of the Uesugi house. There were cars lined up and down the street. As the couple stood there and watched as their families all were happy along with friends and all the kids playing together, Morgana’s parents showed up. “no.” was all she said.“Morgana? “Greg asked as he looked down at his wife and saw her expression change. He looked up and saw her eyes on a well-dressed, somewhat fancy older couple walking up to them. “Those are your parents?”“Yes. “She said as she could breathe again.“Morgana. It is time to pack up and come home with everyone else. Ah, Kenshin.” Her mother said as she looked behind Morgana to her uncle, “It is time to have everyone in their rightful place, and the kids come home.”“Well, my home is here,” Morgana said as she looked at her mother and father, who were
Greg drove to the new house he had signed for hours before he had seen her again today. He watched her as her eyes widened. “What is this?” She asked.“Hopefully, our first place.” He said as he got out and met her at the door of the house.“What?” she asked.“I told you things happened fast when I asked my parents for a little help.” Greg laughed. “Here is your key.”“Are you serious?” She asked as he handed her the key. She unlocked the door and was amazed at how the house opened up.“There is a second and third floor, really. This is like a gaming room or something.” Greg said, and she was racing up the stairs. She was standing in the middle of the main room when he caught up to her. She saw the air mattress and everything else that was there for them to use for the night. “Do you like it?”“I love it.” S
Greg stood off to the side at the party. He was thinking of everything that still needed to be done quickly. He had one thing he really wanted to do right now, but he wanted to do it in private. He knew what the answer would be. He knew that she was his future. He had always known that.Everything and everyone was a little too much for him at the moment. He was getting antsy. He looked at his father, who was running around playing with one of the kids. He looked at his mother and then at his sisters and their families. He knew what he wanted in life. He wanted it all right now."How’s it good to be out of the warzone?” His father’s old boss asked as he smiled at boogs in his uniform.“Who said I was out of it.” Greg laughed. “right now, it feels like I am still there.”“We all understand that feeling.” He said with a laugh. “If you need some air go get it. You probably
Greg was in his dress uniform as they loaded everyone into his parent's cars. Both had minivans for the younger ones that they had. He got into his car. He smiled as he followed his parents to the local university, and he parked in the back lot, and then he started to where he would be sitting with her uncle. He was steading himself for that.When he saw the small group that was waiting for him. He also noticed that people were looking at him. Kenshin smirked as he looked at his uniform. "I can't believe you chose to wear that.""Well, I did just get home. "Greg said as he put out his hand to shake the older man's hand. The little kids were there around his legs waiting to be hugged. He lifted them all up to look at them, and they giggled and laughed."Well, not really just got home," Kenshin said as he looked at the younger man. "She told me.""She did?" Greg asked. He was really surprised."Despite the differences between us, she is
When Gina got there, she looked over the two men and laughed. "go." She said as she watched over the younger ones along with her own kids. She went into the Kitchen and began to get some meals for the family. Everything was going to busy for the next few days. Though she was a baker, she was married to a cook. She had learned a few tricks.The two men went to go look at the places after Mark sweet-talked some people into giving them the keys. He was ready to jump when they looked in the first place. Greg looked around, and then he walked up the stairs. "Dad, this has four bedrooms.""Yes, and you will need that many." Mark laughed. "Do you know how hard I had to work to get you the chance at a huge place?""I know," Greg said as he looked around. "Thank you. I like this one, and I think she would as well.""Are you sure?" Mark asked. "We can look at the others.""This one," Greg said as he looked around."I figure
The morning came too soon. Greg got up and walked downstairs. He saw there were things all ready for him to go through. "Why are these boxes here?""Because I think it is time for you to move out," Mark said with a smile."Well, that is the plan," Greg said."No, I mean today," Mark said with a huge grin. "I made a few phone calls this morning. I have so many more contacts than even your mother but don't ever tell her that.""Dad, what did you do?" Greg asked. He walked into the Kitchen and knew he needed coffee for this. He really had no idea what his father had done."Well, I thought about what I said last night. This was actually your mother's idea." Mark said."Mom wants me to move out?" Greg asked as he took a sip of his coffee."Well," Mark said."No, I don't." Krissy said as she entered the room. "However, I know what you have to have to get the kids.""The kids?" Greg asked."That is the poin
"give me a few hours to think everything through. This is not something that we can rush." Greg said as he looked at her. Everything needed to fall into its place. "The biggest thing is you have to act like you haven't seen me, and we don't have anything up our sleeves.""I think I can do that," Morgana said as she looked at him. "Greg, I will do anything to keep them away from the neglect they will suffer at the hands of our parents.""I know." He said as he hugged her close. "Are your parents coming here tomorrow?""I don't think so." She said as she looked at him. "They have never thought to do anything for them or me unless they wanted something.""That works in our favor," Greg said. "I am going to go home and think about this some more on what we can realistically do.""Whatever, Greg." She said as she nodded, "I will do whatever remember that.""I completely understand that." He said as he kissed her forehead. "Go get so
The two were locked together, and they both knew that things were changing really quickly between them. The kiss deepened even more, and soon they had lost track of time. Greg pulled up first though he really didn't want to. "As much as I want this to continue, I can't let it.""Why not?" Morgana asked as she looked at him and his large green eyes."First off, you deserve a lot more than something quick in the back of a car." Greg laughed. "Let alone my dad's car at that. Your uncle might be okay and all, but I doubt he would let me stay with you tonight, and my house is full to the brim with people.""I see your point." Morgana laughed. "So what happens now?""Well, the best thing I can think of is in the morning I will get my car, and then I will see you at your graduation. I know you probably have plans afterward." Greg said as he ran his fingers down her cheek as he looked into her eyes."Actually, I don't. I think m
After everyone packed up, and it was just the family. Krissy went off to herd all the little ones to bed. They all were wound up and not ready for it, but they wouldn't give their mother too much trouble. They would play with Mark until they fell asleep. Greg looked at the organized chaos and shook his head."Looks like a chow hall." Mark said as he chuckled. "if it was something good.""Well, I do have to think you might be right." Greg laughed. "I was thinking it was more like boot camp.""Well, your mother is a drill sergeant at times," Mark said with another deep chuckle. "So I will go help her in a bit. She knows I would give in to them, but after the second time they are out of bed, they will listen if I look at them a certain way. That is coming up soon. So here.""Why are you giving me your keys?" Greg asked as he looked at the item his dad was handing over."Surprise or not, we both know you are going across tow