Chapter Seven: What We Have Now

"Pa-c-cake!" the 8 months old exclaimed with a giggle.

Lauren laughed softly at her daughter trying to speak "You want pancakes for breakfast?" she nodded her head with smile "Alright but no making a mess with the syrup!" she warned pointing at Gabby in the high chair.

Gabby giggled and shook her head from side to side, her curls bouncing around her face. Lauren smiled brightly and retrieved the pancake batter and a frying pan from the cabinets. As she was about to begin mixing the batter and milk she heard loud giggles coming once again from Gabby, turning her head to take a glance at the baby, she was moved by the display that happened in front of her.

Randy was throwing Gabby up and down and catching her in his arms. He had the biggest smile on his face, she thought she would never see him genuinely happy like he used to be but it was happening right in front of her face. She walked over to the pair and stood on her tippy-toes placing a kiss on Randy`s cheek.

He smirked and held Gabby on his hip as he looked down at Lauren "Good morning to you too, however that's not a good morning kiss."

Lauren raised a brow with a mischievous smile "Oh?" she paused and crossed her arms over her chest "Then what is?"

Randy looked over at Gabby who held a big smile on her face "Should I show mommy what a good morning kiss is?"

Gabby just giggled with a small nod of the head in response. Lauren smirked at the question but however had no time to reply when Randy`s free arm wrapped around her torso and pulled her against his side and his lips covered hers in a passionate kiss.

Lauren felt her heart race from the deep kiss he just placed on her lips. She softly pulled away and her eyes gazed up into his. She felt herself breathing heavily from the kiss and saw the small smirk appear on her lovers face. "That's a good morning kiss." He whispered kissing her forehead lightly.

She smiled softly and bit her lower lip turning on her heel walking back over to the kitchen stove. Randy smirked knowing very well he caught Lauren off guard with the kiss, truth was he wanted them to be a true couple again, he wanted to show her his love was still there, it just needed to be found and he had a feeling it was.

He placed gabby back on her high chair and whispered "I'm going to go help mommy with breakfast." He kissed the baby's cheek and made his way over to Lauren who was pouring pancake batter into the hot skillet.

He wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her neck lightly. Lauren slightly jumped from his actions but just smiled leaning her head back on his chest "Can I help you?" she questioned with a small giggle.

He held her tight and shrugged his shoulders "I was wondering if you needed help with breakfast?"

She smiled softly and held his hands that were placed on her stomach "I think I got it." She whispered turning around in his arms, looking up into his eyes.

"Have I made you crack yet?" she smirked

He exchanged smirks with her and rubbed his hands on her bare back under her night shirt "Not a chance."

She rolled her eyes "I think I have and you don't want to admit it." She turned around in his arms once again to flip the pancake.

Randy smirked removed his arms from around her waist "Okay." He replied walking away from her.

She turned around to see he had gone to the kitchen table and sat down. She turned down the heat on the stove and poured another pancake into the skillet. Once that was done she walked over to her lover and stood by his side "Why did you-"

He cut her off and looked up at her with a smirk "Leave?" he got up from the chair and hovered over her small frame. "Simple-"he leaned down brushing his lips against her ear and whispered "You haven't made me crack yet…baby." He smirked walking away from her, leaving her with that thought.

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Lauren pressed play on the remote control button and sounds of 'Tom and Jerry' soon hit the TV set. She laughed when she heard Gabby jump up and giggle on the couch; for some reason Gabby had gotten into watching Tom and Jerry, it was one of her favorite cartoons, she thought it might have something to do with the fact that Uncle John brainwashed her with it when he had babysat her in the past.

"Ok my little angel, mommy is going to see if she can get some cleaning done" she stated walking over to her daughter on the couch and kneeling in front of her "Will you be a good girl for mommy and stay here watching Tom and Jerry?" she questioned

Gabby just nodded with her finger stuck in her mouth.

Lauren smiled and kissed her daughters forehead as she sighed walking into the kitchen ready to clean the mess from breakfast this morning. As she cleaned up the table she thought about how much Randy was changing from when he was at the hospital; she felt as if he was becoming his normal self again, as if they were a happy couple again. She assumed that his mind wandering got his to change so soon however she still thought if he would ever remember again?

*DING DING DING*

She shook her head of her thoughts as the loud noises of the doorbell chimed through the large house. Her head shot to the door and she shouted 'Coming'! She ran towards the door and when she opened it a surprise stood in front of her.

"BECKY! KELLY!" she laughed and jumped into their ready embrace, hugging them.

The duo just laughed outside the door. Becky crossed her arms over her chest with a raised brow "Are you going to make us sit out here?"

Lauren laughed and shook her head "No guys come in!" She moved away from the front of the door letting them enter the house and closed the door behind them.

She smiled happily "I'm so glad you guys are here!" she hugged them once again with a giggle "I missed you guys."

Kelly rubbed her friend shoulder with a smile "That's why we came, we missed you too hunnie."

"Defiantly." Becky added and put her hands on her hips "Wait-"she exclaimed "Where's my Gabby?"

Lauren smirked and nodded her head towards the couch "She's in the living room, watching Tom and Jerry."

Kelly rolled her eyes with a laugh "I swear John got her obsessed with that."

The trio walked into the living room and sat on the couch with Gabby; for the next few minutes Becky and Kelly were so busy fussing over being with Gabby and holding her. Lauren just sat and smiled, she was so lucky to have friends who cared so much for her daughter; she swore sometimes that they treated her like their little sister.

Kelly sat Gabby on her lap as Becky tickled her in the background "So-"Kelly began "How are things going with a certain Viper?"

Lauren bit her lip and let a hit of blush flush through her cheeks. Both Kelly and Becky gasped with smiles from ear to ear.

"Something happened!" Becky exclaimed

"Spill now!" Kelly nudged her.

Lauren laughed "Okay Okay!" she crossed one leg over the other and began "He`s gotten different."

Becky raised a brow "-Better be a good different."

"Would you let me finish!" Lauren exclaimed as Becky just threw her hands in the air in defense and let Lauren continue.

"-he`s a great different. He`s starting to be how he used to be, so loving and sweet and just-"she paused trying to find the right words "He`s the man I fell in love with."

Kelly smiled "Aww."

Lauren continued "Last night we kissed for the first time since the accident…"

Becky and Kelly looked at each other then at Lauren.

"Are you serious?" Becky spoke.

Lauren just nodded her head while in the background Gabby had crawled off Kelly's lap, sitting on the floor watching the show.

Kelly bit her lip and reached over grabbing Laurens hand "Tell us more!"

Lauren laughed letting her body fall back on the couch. She looked over at her anxious best friends "Then this morning he kissed me and he began holding me and touching me like he used to…"

Becky smiled "You think he's remembering?"

"In all honesty-"she paused and shook her head "I just think he`s falling in love all over again."

Kelly smiled and shrugged her shoulders "Well that's good too right?"

Lauren smiled "Sure." She paused and pulled her hair back "I just hope even if he doesn't remember anything I'll still get my Randy back forever."

Becky smiled "Hunnie-"she paused and walked over in front of her best friend, kneeling down "I think he`s back, he just didn't need to remember it."

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Later that night, around 6:00, Lauren, Kelly and Becky were all sitting in the kitchen making martinis; they figured why not have a little fun and celebration? Gabby was taking a nap on the couch; she had fallen asleep after her bottle about 30 minutes ago.

Kelly piped up mixing the ingredients to the martinis "Hey, where's Randy been all day?"

Lauren looked up with a smile "I think he actually went to go see your brother, Nate."

"Another charmer that boy is…" Becky snickered "Tell me why he got slapped across the face by this girl at the gym today!"

Both Kelly and Lauren laughed "Just like his brother." Lauren commented with a smirk.

"I have yet to get slapped by you because of my charms, sweetheart." A voice sounded from the front door.

All three girls looked towards the door, watching a smirking Randy walking over to them in the kitchen. Becky and Kelly turned back to face Lauren.

"Oh girl you in troublleee" Becky teased her best friend with a laugh.

Lauren bit her lip, suddenly becoming shy as Randy approached her. "Care to explain your comment baby?" he smirked lifting her chin to meet his gaze.

"Uh-"

Kelly smirked taking a sip of her martini "Hold up, First sweetheart-"

"Now baby?" Becky interjected.

Lauren glared at the two and they just looked at each other clearing their throats. "That's our cue to leave!" Kelly exclaimed with a short laugh. Both Kelly and Becky waved bye to the couple, walking over to the next room and sitting on the couch, keeping an eye on the sleeping Gabby.

Lauren looked back up into Randy`s eye which were full of play and mischievousness, she crossed her arms over her chest "I uh-"she paused "We were just-"

Randy leaned down brushing his lips against hers "You love my charm baby." He whispered against her lips.

Lauren couldn't help but let a small smile play upon her lips "Well I can't disagree with you there sweetie." She stated wrapping her arms around his neck.

He pulled her closer against his body and kissed her deeply. She ran her hands up and down his muscled chest and gently pulled away from the kiss. "I missed this." She whispered

"You're not going to anymore." He mimicked her whisper and held her hands in his on his chest "Because now it's here to stay."

Lauren let her hands slide up his chest as his hand fell to her torso "Meaning?" she smiled teasing him to speak his feelings.

He smirked and rubbed his thumbs over her hip bones "Meaning-"he looked into her eyes "I-I don't ever want to lose you again baby."

" You never lost me baby-"

Randy shook his head and interjected "-No but I forgot you." He paused with a sigh "and I may not remember our time from before but I know what we have now…and I love it." He confessed.