AUTHOR'S NOTES: I wasn't sure at one point I'd have a Valentine's Day themed story. But let's see how this turns out. I'd also like to thank RizzV825 for helping me think of the title of this story.

This story takes place on February 14th, 2024.

CHAPTER 1:

At about 12 Noon on Valentine's Day, Aubrey & Chad had lunch somewhere near the East River.

"I'm so glad we both got today off from our jobs." Aubrey said.

"Right?! Otherwise we wouldn't be able to have a nice lunch together." Chad said.

"It seems more convenient than trying to get a sitter for Finn." Aubrey said.

"Especially since he's at school right now." Chad said.

"Exactly." Aubrey said as the two enjoyed their meal.

Just as the two were about to finish eating...

"You know...I had this idea..." Chad said.

"Okay..." Aubrey said curious.

"You know how for the past month or so, Finn kept going on and on about his new love for Mickey Mouse?" Chad asked.

"Yeah..." Aubrey confirmed.

"Well, I was thinking about something we could do for him for his 5th birthday." Chad said.

"Do you mean what I think you mean?" Aubrey asked.

"Yeah...what if we took him to Disney World to meet Mickey Mouse." Chad suggested.

"OMG! Chad, that's a wonderful idea. He'll love it there." Aubrey said.

"I don't doubt it. (sighs) I remember the last time I went to Disney World. It was so long ago." Chad remembered.

"Me too. The last time I went to Disney World, it was the summer before my mom died." Aubrey remembered.

"I'm so sorry. I know you miss her very much." Chad said sympathetically.

"I do. I even remember being in that Hospice Center with her on her last day." Aubrey said.

"That must've been very hard for you & your dad." Chad said.

"It was. I'll never forget her." Aubrey said.

"Of course you won't. As for me, the last time I went to Disney World, it was the Spring Break after my 13th birthday." Chad remembered.

"Really?" Aubrey asked.

"Yeah. My folks & I wanted to go around New Year's, but since my birthday is very close to Christmas, we had to wait." Chad remembered.

"Wow. Are you looking forward to going back again?" Aubrey asked.

"Definitely. And one thing's for sure; Finn will be very happy at Disney World." Chad said.

"I don't doubt it. How about we tell Finn about the trip later tonight." Aubrey suggested.

"Good idea. But for now, a toast to another awesome Valentine's Day together." Chad said.

"Cheers." Aubrey said as the two clicked their glasses.


At about 3pm that same day, Emily came home to find a vase full of roses and a single lit candle on the coffee table.

"Hey, babe. Happy Valentine's Day." Benji said coming out of the bedroom.

"Thank you. What is all of this?" Emily asked.

"I had today off from work, so I got some roses and I even rented a movie for us to watch." Benji said.

"That is so sweet." Emily said.

"Thanks. And then after the movie, I figured we could order a pizza." Benji said.

"Okay. But what if Russell gets fussy tonight?" Emily asked concerned.

"Let's not worry about that, okay. Hopefully that won't happen." Benji said.

"Okay. Care for a glass of wine during the movie?" Emily asked.

"Sure." Benji said as Emily went into the kitchen with a new bottle of wine she brought home.

Emily looked into the cupboard to find two wine glasses and a corkscrew before pouring some wine for her & Benji. She then joined Benji on the couch with two full wine glasses as they cuddled up before starting the movie.

"Well, babe, here's to another Valentine's Day together." Emily said.

"Cheers." Benji said as the two clicked their wine glasses before taking a sip.

When they started their movie, it was Russell's nap time. So they didn't have to get up that often to check on him.