"Hm." Was all she said as she removed Maggie from her high chair. "I'm gonna go change her."
"Okay." Danny said as he sat at the table by himself. He had already changed before he went to wake the kids up.
"You ready babe?" Lindsay asked as she set Maggie down on and wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing his cheek.
"Yeah." Danny said leaning back into his wife.
"Hi Daddy." Maggie said as she stood next to his chair.
"Hi love." Danny said scooping her up and sitting her on his lap. "Where's your brother?"
"Silly Daddy." She said as she pointed to Jamie who was standing, just watching them.
"Ready Jame? Got your gameboy?" Lindsay asked unwrapping herself from Danny and grabbing her purse.
"Yeah." He said as he sat on the floor near the door and put his shoes on.
"Need help buddy?" Danny questioned, knowing Jamie still had trouble tying his shoes.
"No." He said, his tongue tight against his upper lip in concentration. He watched him struggle for a little before offering again. "You sure?"
"I got it." He said frustrated as he finished one and moved to the other.
"You can do it in the car." Lindsay said opening the door after he removed himself from in front of it. "Okay baby?"
"Okay." He said, hanging his head as the family walked towards the elevator.
"Don't worry 'bout it." Danny said putting a hand on Jamie's shoulder pulling him against his leg, in a slight hug as they waited for the elevator to reach the parking garage. He knew Jamie was easily frustrated and had a hot temper, he had recently been diagnosis with mild dyslexia, so this school year had been particularly difficult for him.
"Okay." Jamie said softly as they stepped off the elevator. Danny moved his hand from Jamie's shoulder to the back of his neck as they walked towards the car.
Lindsay moved to the passenger side of the SUV to put Maggie in her car seat and Danny stopped Jamie from climbing in, and kneeled down in front of him.
"I'm sorry." Danny started, locking eyes with his son.
"Why?" Jamie asked, honestly confused as he watched his father tie his other shoe real quick.
"About the dog, Mommy and I talked." Danny said softly resting his hand against his son's cheek. "I don't think it's a good idea."
"But daddy." Jamie started, his voice having a slight whiney quality.
"Jamie, we're gonna a have a new baby soon." Danny reminded him and he noted as his son's body tensed and his eyes darkened.
"I'm not, you are." Jamie growled as he opened the car door and climbed in, leaving his father there, shocked by his response.
Danny got up from his spot and closed the door to the back and got into the drivers seat. Sighing, Danny started the engine and looked up in the rear view at his son, who was gazing out the window. He looked over at Lindsay who was looking at him sympathetically.
"Ready?" Danny asked as he took her hand and pulled out of the parking garage and headed towards his childhood home. He smiled as he pulled into his mother's driveway, his mother truly loved chasing his kids all around the house and backyard. "We can't stay long or we're gonna be late."
"Okay." Lindsay said as they both stepped out of the car and Lindsay got Maggie out of her car seat.
Danny got out and took Jamie in his arms before he jumped out of the SUV and ran away. He felt Jamie's body stiffen and Danny settled him in his arms. "I love you." Danny whispered in Jamie's ear.
Jamie turned and looked at his father and relaxed into his body as his mother knocked on the door. Danny smirked, 'Jesus is he difficult' Danny thought as his mother opened the door.
"What are you knocking for?" Danny's mom scolded as she opened the door and let them in.
"Sorry Ma." Danny said as he let his wife in first then entered.
"How are you feeling Lindsay?" she asked as she took Maggie and tickled her.
"Good, we have another check up today." Lindsay said as she rubbed her stomach.
"Yeah, we better get going." Danny said and kissed Jamie's cheek. "We'll talk later."
"Okay Daddy." Jamie agreed as Danny set him on the ground.
"Bye baby." Danny said kissing Maggie, while Lindsay said goodbye to Jamie. "We won't be long, Ma."
"Take your time Daniel, do lunch." She offered with a sweet smile.
"Okay, we'll call." Danny said opening the door for Lindsay.
"Bye, thanks again." She said
"No problem sweetie." Danny's mom said as she watched the pair leave. "Daniel James, come here."
"What Nana?" he questioned turning around.
"What is it you and your father are talking about?" she asked curiously as she lead the little boy into the kitchen.
"A doggy." He said excitedly. "Maybe you could say something?" he asked with a devilish smirk.
