Penelope was in the bathroom getting ready. She picked her lingerie and shoes she loved. She picked nice red dress and got her makeup she was very satisfied with how she looked. She was nervous almost as she was first time they were together. When she got out of the bathroom, she was greeted with Josie in a green dress and her makeup done perfectly. It has been long time since they were making an effort for one another. Penelope left instructions about the babies and they were gone. When they entered Hope's house, they were surprised to find table set and fairy lights all over the house. Josie and Penelope walked to the table and took a seat. Their dinner was still warm. MG got them burgers from the grill along with fries and their favorite milkshake. He actually recreated the meal from their first date. They realized that when Penelope saw bag of mints they had that night and just one slice of chocolate cake. They were a bit short with the money, so they only had money for two burgers, one large shake and one slice of chocolate cake. She smiled at Josie.
''Our first date meal…''
Josie smiled.
''It was one of the best nights in my life.''
''Mine too…''
''I was so nervous.''
''Me too…''
Josie smiled.
''Penelope Park nervous about a date.''
''I was… I really liked you Josie and I was frightened I might say or do something wrong and…''
''You could do no wrong in my eyes back then.''
''That was long time ago… I bet you changed your mind now.''
''I still believe that…sometimes.''
Penelope smiled at her and Josie continued.
''I never understood how I got your attention.''
''I liked you from the moment you walked into that classroom looking for me to call me to your dad's office for the talk about my missing transcripts...''
''Really?''
''Yes, I promise.''
''I liked you from that day too. But I never imagined you liking me back.''
''And here we are…''
''And here we are. Trying to fix our relationship and having twins.''
They ate their food and talked about some random things from their past. There was less tension than before, but it was clear that both of them had issues with nerves.
''I can't believe they did this for us.''
''I am glad they did.''
Penelope smiled at Josie…
''So am I.''
Josie just closed her eyes.
''This silence is something unusual for us now.''
''I know… I keep waiting for someone to start crying or is in need of change or feeding…''
''You are in mama mode.''
''Since I held them for the first time it didn't leave me. I love that we are here and having a night alone, but part of me is there…with them.''
''I know…''
''And I feel guilty.''
''Me too…''
Josie got up from the chair and came to Penelope.
''Let's try to put the mom side to sleep for a moment. I want you… I missed you as a lover, as partner and as my Penelope…no babies, no formulas or anything that fills our day…I miss you with me…''
She took her hand and pulled her to the bedroom. MG filled it with candles and there were rose petals everywhere. Penelope made mental note to tease him for being so mushy and cheesy, but seeing how Josie loved it she choose not to express her opinion on the room. It looked to her as someone threw up all the Valentine's Day clichés.
Penelope unzipped Josie's dress and let it drop on the floor. She had emerald green lingerie with black lace under the dress. She looked very hot in it… Penelope admired her from every angle there was. She was touching her skin and enjoying the feeling of familiarity and being here and now with her.
''I missed you too Jojo…I missed you so much… With or without the babies…you are forever my girl…''
''And you are mine…''
They kept kissing and now it was Josie's turn to get Penelope out of her dress. She pulled the zipper and as she already announced, she was in her favorite black satin and lace ensemble that Josie loved.
''God, you are perfect…''
''I know.''
''And cocky too…''
''I know that too...''
''I missed this.''
This time Penelope didn't say anything. She pushed Josie on the bed and sat on her lap.
''Let's end that missing and longing. You are here… I am here and the night is ours.''
For Penelope making love to Josie was something familiar…something that became part of her. Josie was part of her in so many ways. She loved the other girl and felt like she belongs with her. Her skin felt like her own, her body felt like touching herself. She knew Josie's body and how it reacts to touches, kisses, and caresses almost as she knew her own body. Everything she did in bed was for Josei and to make her feel good. For Josie making love to Penelope was like coming home. Those arms were her favorite hiding place. Penelope was the only person who could break her and put her together in matter of minutes. Making love to Penelope Park was Josie's favorite activity. She loved how being close to Penelope feels. She loved being naked in her arms, she loved feeling Penelope's skin all over her and under her fingers.
They were cuddled up in bed and silent. Josie was being the big spoon, but just because she insisted on it. Penelope was usually the one to hold Josie.
''What are you thinking about P?''
''This past month… From barely talking to having babies together and being back together…. Wow!''
''Yes, it does sound crazy.''
''I think scary is the better description.''
''Why?''
''Now we have so much more at stake. We can't take our relationship for granted anymore.''
Josie turned Penelope so she could face her.
''We are really keeping them?''
''Yes, I want to keep them. You don't' want them?''
''I want them very much… I was just checking… How could I not want our babies?''
''My guess is that we will be the only ones keeping them.''
Penelope was silent.
''I think Raphael might keep Rick.''
''You do?''
''Yes, he has no family… I think that for him this baby is sort of…hmm… Second chance…way to sort of make it right.''
Josie never really thought about it. Penelope was right. For him this baby had deeper meaning than for many others.
''My sister will not want him.''
"Jojo, she is not taking care of him at all. It's not like the baby would notice her absence. We and Hope are more mothers to him than Lizzie.''
''You are amazing mom Penelope.''
''Thank you Jojo… So are you.''
''But you are really a champ.''
''I adore them.''
''Yes, I know… And they adore you too… And I am jelous.''
''Don't be… They love you too.''
''But they don't look at me as they look at you… Charlotte can't take her eyes of you…''
Penelope smirked…
''Just like her mama.''
''Hey!''
''What? You do stare at me Jojo… Especially at the time we are not in a good place. She has that look you give me… When everything you are is in your eyes… She is amazing and it's because she is part of you.''
''And Christina has your devilish look…. I am scared for myself when she grows up… How will I ever tell her no?''
''I can't wait to see that.''
''I hate you…''
''I know.''
They made love again and sent few texts to Hope to ask about the girls. Hope sent them the picture of all the kids in their bed with MG and Raphael. She named the picture hot daddies. Penelope had to agree they looked hot with four kids on the bed. Josie smiled at her.
''That's us when he and Hope choose to have night like this.''
''Come on… They must be doing it all the time… All those ''runs'' in the woods.''
''You think?''
''I am sure… But I wonder, do they do it in human form, wolf form or both?''
''I have no idea Penelope. I never really gave it much thought.''
''Hmmm. We can ask Hope?''
''No! We will not… It's too personal.''
''They will ask about us…Or at least Hope will.''
''She might, but it doesn't mean we have to ask her.''
''Come on Jojo… You also want to know.''
There was small smile on Josei's face.
''Maybe…''
''I KNOW! It is interesting…''
''You are hopeless Penelope.''
''I know…but you love me.''
''I do… God knows I do…''
''God? Honey…''
Penelope climbed on top of Josie and pinned her hands above her head. She had that signature Penelope Park smirk…
'' You sold your soul to the Devil… God has nothing to do with this.''
''What did I get myself into?''
''Oh, you have no idea babe…''
