November 30th, 1991

It was frigid outside. The snow was already starting to pile up in Chippewa. Lauren was getting excited for Hanukkah. She would talk about it nearly every single day. Neal already knew she would be going to get completely spoiled by him.

"She's so cute." Maureen giggled softly as Lauren and Erika ran into the playroom. They were screaming at the top of their lungs.

"She sometimes is." Sarah said as Sam handed Matthew to her.

"Thanks for watching them." He said, "We really appreciate it."

"No problem." Neal said. "We love having them over."

"You have the number of where we'll be staying right?" Maureen asked. Sarah nodded.

"They're on the fridge." She said bouncing the baby in her arms, "Don't worry."

"We have everything under control." Neal said.

"I know but this it the first time we've left Matty with someone." Sam said staring at his son. "If he starts crying-"

"We do have a child, Sam." Neal chuckled, "Go and have fun."

"Come on." Maureen urged Sam towards the door.

"Have fun!" Sarah waved going to the kitchen. She set up the highchair for Matthew. "Lauren! Erika! Time for dinner!"

Sam squeezed Maureen's hand from across the table. This had been the right move. They needed time away form the kids.
"Why are you staring at me like that?" She laughed liking the whip cream off of her fork. Sam couldn't help but to groan.

"If we weren't married, I'd propose to you right now." He told her. Maureen threw back her head and laughed loudly.

"Sam, you're nuts." She laughed.

"It's true though." Sam sighed. Maureen reached across the table and rubbed his hand.

"We need to do this again really soon." Maureen said.

"Oh the night isn't over yet, sweetheart." Sam said taking his credit card out and waving the waiter over. Maureen arched her eyebrow.

"What do you mean?" She asked him. Sam smirked.

"I reserved a room upstairs...a suite in fact." Sam said. Maureen's eyes filled with tears.

"What did I do to deserve such wonderful treatment?" She asked.
"You married me." He winked signing the receipt. He stood up and extended his hand to his wife, "Come on." Maureen took his hand. He loved doing this for her. He loved treating like the princess she was. Sam led Maureen upstairs to their private Suite. Candles were lit all over the place.

"God, this is wonderful." She said tossing her purse onto the bed.

"Almost as wonderful as you." Sam pulled her into a kiss. Maureen seemed to melt into her husband. They sure as hell were going to do this dating thing more often. It was exactly what they needed.

December 14th, 1991

Ken stared at the tiny baby that slept in his arms. God, she was so beautiful. He couldn't believe this beautiful creature was actually his. Kayla slowly opened her brown eyes.

"Good Afternoon, Sleepyhead." He whispered to her. Kayla began to yawn as Ken got out of the rocking chair.

"Here daddy." Natalie handed Ken a bottle. "Feed her."

"Thank you, Sweet pea." He said walking into the living room.

He settled himself onto the couch. Amy went back to work today. Ken didn't want to resort to hiring a nanny. One raised him and he didn't wish that on any child. Being the boss, He could do what he wanted, So he took the day off to spend with the girls.

"Mommy's coming on, Daddy." Natalie turned the volume up on the TV. Ken began to feed Kayla as the news came on.

"Good evening. I'm Amy Miller and this is the six o'clock news." She smiled brightly at the camera.. "Last night, just outside of Detroit, a family's mobile home was struck by lightening. No injuries were reported. When lightening it forecast, you must seek the appropriate actions. I'll take you to Skipp Waters who will talk to you about Storm safety. Skipp?"

"She's pretty." Natalie said.

"You look just like her." Ken said. Natalie grinned brightly.

"Kayla looks like you." She said. Ken looked down at Kayla.

"She's way too pretty to look like me." He replied. Kayla was utterly gorgeous. He was not. Ken sighed deeply

Amy walked into their house with a yawn. It had been a busy day. She was glad to be home with her family. She walked into the living room and found Ken asleep on the couch with Kayla cuddled into his chest. She walked over to the couch.

"Hey sleepy heads." She kissed Ken's cheek. He stirred slightly and opened his eyes. "Hello."

"Hey. What time is it?" He asked holding onto Kayla as he sat up.

"Midnight, Darling. Come on. Put the baby in her crib and get in bed with me." Amy said. Ken stood up with a yawn.

"I came to a conclusion today." He told his wife as they walked up the stairs. Amy smiled.

"What's that conclusion?" She asked.

"Well, I may complain to how much all these fertility treatments cost and such, but when I look into these girls' faces, it makes everything worth it." Ken said. Amy grinned brightly.

"It's nice to hear you talk like that." She said. "I feel the same way."

"well, of course you do." Ken said laying Kayla down in her crib, "look at that. I want a dozen of those." Amy giggled.

"We have money but We certainly wouldn't be able to afford ten more, Ken." She said walking out of the nursery.

"Oh I know, but a man can dream can't he?" Ken asked.

"Depends on the dream." Amy winked. It felt really good to see Ken this happy to be a father. It warmed Amy's heart knowing he was into his for many more years and he would be the best father he could be to their girls.

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