A/N We decided to go a little ways into the future from the last chapter... I don't own anything that you may recognize in this chapter...I hope that you enjoy...


9.

6 months later

December 1963 had arrived. President Kennedy had recently been assassinated and the world was still in shock. Penny was working at Mr. Pinky's Hefty Hideaway as a dressmaker. Amber was in New York City in Bye Bye Birdie. Tracy, Link, Inez and Seaweed were still dancing on the Corny Collins show. They had some new dancers since Tammy, Noreen and Doreen went away to college. Link, Tracy and Seaweed sometimes helped out teaching the different dances to the others. Link had also recorded an album. It had been released in the fall and done well on the charts.

Anne and John were growing each day. Link and Tracy bought another crib so the twins could each have their own. A couple days after their 6 month birthday Tracy was sitting on the couch. Anne and John were laying on a blanket which was spread out on the floor. They were playing with a set of alphabet blocks that Seaweed had bought them. Tracy looked at them and they were still playing with the blocks. She walked into the kitchen to check on dinner and came back in after discerning that it had another 45 minutes to cook. When she walked back into the living room she noticed that John wasn't besides Anne. Tracy looked up alittle and found John crawling towards the door to the kitchen.

"John you're crawling" Tracy exclaimed smiling. John laughed.

Anne didn't like that John was crawling and she wasn't. She tried to crawl but fell instead causing her to cry. Tracy walked over to her and picked her up.

"Ssshhhh its ok Anne. You'll learn to crawl soon enough" she said bouncing Anne.

Link walked in the door and stopped when he saw John.

"Hey buddy I see you learned to crawl, huh" he said. John smiled at Link and laughed happily.

Link turned John around so that he headed back in towards the blanket. Link then walked to Tracy and kissed her.

"How are my two little darlins" he asked.

"Anne tried to crawl after John but fell instead" Tracy answered.

"Don't worry Anne you'll soon be crawling along side him" Link said kissing her forehead.

Anne smiled and reached out for him. Link took Anne and sat bouncing her on his knee. John had tired of crawling and started fussing. Tracy scooped him up and laid him back on the blanket then sat next to Link.

The next day Anne struggled to try to crawl again yielding the same result. On the following day she finally succeeded and was not far behind John. Tracy and Link knew that they now had to keep a closer watch on them so they didn't get into something they shouldn't.

Christmas soon came and Tracy, Link, Anne, John, Edna and Wilbur went over to Helen and James house. Their house was decorated with santa clauses and snowmen. The tree stood in the middle of the living room.

"Merry Christmas" James and Helen greeted at the door.

"Merry Christmas" Tracy, Link, Edna and Wilbur replied. They walked in and Wilbur put down the packages he was carrying by the tree. Link handed John to his mom and went outside to get the packages from the car. He returned shortly and placed the packages next to the tree.

Anne and John were fascinated by the twinkling lights on the tree. Anne reached out towards the tree. Tracy walked closer to the tree holding her.

"You like the pretty lights Anne" she asked. Anne giggled.

Helen put John on the floor and he crawled towards the tree. When he got to the tree he sat and felt of the lower branches. Anne started to wiggle and Tracy put her down. Anne then crawled to the tree and tried to grab one of the lights. Tracy scooped her up.

"Those are hot sweetie" Tracy said.

"Time to eat" Helen told everyone.

"We got another playpen since we gave Link's old one to you. We wanted a place for the twins to stay in while they are here" James said. He brought it out and placed it near the dining room.

Tracy put Anne in the playpen and Link scooped up John who was still by the tree and placed him next to his sister. Link, James, Edna and Wilbur sat down at the table. Tracy went in the kitchen to help Helen carry out the platters full of food. Helen had cooked turkey. She made stuffing and mashed potatoes as well.

After dinner it was time to open up presents. Edna and James took John and Anne out of the playpen. Since it was their first christmas they were going to open presents first with the help of their parents. The first gift was from Edna and Wilbur.

"Santa hats" Link asked.

"I thought that they would look cute on them" Edna replied.

Tracy placed the hats on Anne and John. James and Wilbur took pictures of them. John took off his hat and handed it to Tracy. Anne didn't mind having the hat on. Edna and Wilbur also bought Anne and John brown teddy bears.The next present was from Helen and James. Helen had made them mittens. Blue ones for John and purple for Anne. She made them matching hats to wear outdoors as well. Tracy and Link bought the twins new clothes including shirts and pants for John and dresses for Anne. They also bought them toys.

Helen and James gave both Edna and Tracy sweaters that she made. They gave Link a new suit that James had found and a new bowtie to Wilbur. Edna and Wilbur gave Helen and James a coupon to Luigi's. Tracy received a nice pair of small hoop earrings from her parents. Link received a nice blue shirt. Link and Tracy gave Helen and James a coupon to Francois's, their favorite French restaurant. They gave Edna and Wilbur new mixing bowls. The ones they had were getting scratched up. Tracy and Link decided to exchange gifts there instead of at home.Tracy handed Link an envelope. He found a gift certificate to Bob's Mens Store, his favorite store for clothes. Link then handed Tracy an envelope. She took and opened it. Inside was a coupon.

"A coupon promising a honeymoon to France!" Tracy exclaimed.

"Oh Link I've always wanted to go there" she added kissing him.

"Well we never had a honeymoon since we were still in school and the doctor would have never allowed you to travel" Link said. Tracy kissed him again.

"How long is our honeymoon going to be" Tracy asked curiously.

"Two weeks" Link answered.

"Sounds heavenly" Tracy replied.

"Where are Anne and John going to stay" she added.

"We'd be happy to watch them" both Link and Tracy's parents said.

"How about if they stay with us one week and you the next" Helen suggested.

Everyone nodded liking that idea.

"Just let us know when you decide to go" Helen said.

Link and Tracy nodded. It was getting late so Link and Tracy took the presents out to the car. They walked back in to find Edna and Helen holding Anne and John.

"Do you two see where you are standing" Edna asked when she saw them.

Tracy and Link looked around them. They were in the doorway between the hall and the living room. Upon looking up they noticed mistletoe.

"We are standing under the mistletoe" Link said.

"Well you know what we are supposed to do under mistletoe" Tracy replied.

"Please enlighten me" Link said.

Tracy grinned and kissed him.

They took Anne and John and after saying their thank yous and goodnights drove home. Edna and Wilbur soon left the Larkins as well.

The next day Maybelle, Inez, Penny and Seaweed had lunch at Tracy and Links apartment. Tracy and Link had fed and changed Anne and John before everyone arrived. The twins were now sleeping in their cribs with the door open so any noise they made could be heard.

"How was your Christmas" Tracy asked once they all sat down.

"It was wonderful" Penny said. She then touched her cheek with her left hand making sure her ring finger was visible.

"Is that what I think it is" Tracy exclaimed.

Penny nodded. "Seaweed proposed last night.

Tracy rose and walked around the table hugging them.

"Congratulations guys" Link said smiling.

"Thanks man" Seaweed said.

"How was your Christmas" Maybelle asked.

"It was nice. Link gave me a coupon promising a honeymoon to France" Tracy said.

"Oh how romantic" Inez said sighing.

"I know and I've always wanted to go there" Tracy replied.

They chatted as they ate. Afterwards the twins awoke and everyone exchanged gifts. Penny gave Link, Tracy, Anne and John scarves. Seaweed gave Tracy and Link some new records. He gave Anne and John toys. Maybelle and Inez gave Link and Tracy cookware and the twins teething rings.

"They'll need these sooner than you know" Maybelle told Tracy and Link.

"Thank you" Tracy said.

Link and Tracy gave Penny sewing materials to use for dresses. They gave Inez the newest Elvis record. They gave Seaweed a coupon to his favorite clothing store and Maybelle a coupon to Luigi's.

They spent the rest of the afternoon chatting and playing with Anne and John.

In January Anne got her first tooth. About four days later John got his first tooth. Link and Tracy decided to take their honeymoon trip the week of and after their first wedding anniversary. It was decided that James and Helen would take Anne and John the first week then Edna and Wilbur would have them the second.

Tracy and Link were leaving on March 4th, two days before their anniversary. The day before they spent packing and getting everything ready. The flight was to leave at 6:45am. They drove Anne and John over to Helen and James house.

"You have the number of the hotel just in case" Tracy said

"Yes dear, just have fun. It's your honeymoon" Helen replied.

"We will" Tracy and Link answered.

"Thanks for watching them" Tracy said.

"It's a pleasure" James replied.

"Bye sweeties mommy's going to really miss you" Tracy said hugging and kissing Anne and John who were now 9 months old.

"Daddy's really going to miss you two" Link added hugging and kissing Anne and John on their foreheads.

"Be good for grandma and grandpa" Tracy told them.

Tracy and Link hugged his parents. They hugged the twins again before leaving. The next morning Wilbur and Edna came by to drive them to the airport so they wouldn't have to leave their car in a parking lot for two weeks. At the airport they checked their bags and walked to the terminal. Edna hugged Tracy and Link.

"Have fun" she told them

"Thanks ma I'm sure we will" Tracy replied.

"You have the number of the hotel just in case" she added.

"We do hun" Edna replied.

"See you in two weeks" Link said.

"We'll pick you up. Just call" Wilbur told them.

"Thank you for everything" Tracy said.

"You're welcome honey" Wilbur said.

Tracy hugged her parents once more before taking Link's hand and walking to the ticket person. They gave him their tickets and walked onto the plane. Once on the ground they took a taxi to their hotel which overlooked the Eiffel Tower. They checked in and took the elevator up to their room which was on the fourth floor.

The room was gorgeous. It had a small living area with a couch and chairs. The bedroom had a king sized bed with a dark red comforter. There were doors leading out to a balcony from the bedroom. Tracy walked to those doors and opened them. She then walked out to the railing on the balcony. The sun was just setting since there was a six hour time difference.

"Such a beautiful sight" Tracy said happily. She felt a pair of arms encircle her waist.

"Certainly is" Link replied pulling her close.

Tracy smiled as she turned. She captured his lips. He tugged at her lower lip and she quickly gave entrance deepening the kiss. They parted a few minutes later. Tracy's stomach started grumbling.

"Let's go down to the hotel restaurant" Link said.

"I want to change first as should you" Tracy replied.

Link looked down at his wrinkled shirt and pants. "The restaurant looked nice so going like this wouldn't be appropriate" he concurred.

Link and Tracy walked back in the bedroom and opened up their suitcases. Tracy pulled out a pink dress with three quarter sleeves. She had her locket and matching rose earrings on already and decided to keep them on. Link took out a blue suit with a white shirt and blue tie. They fixed their hair using the hairspray they brought along. About twenty minutes later Tracy took Links arm as they strolled out of the room to the elevator.

"You look absolutely beautiful darlin" Link said.

"Thank you. You clean up pretty nicely yourself" Tracy replied. He leaned over and kissed her.

They took the elevator and walked to the restaurant.

"We'd like a table for two" Link told the host.

"Certainly" the host said in a deep accent.

He led them to a table near the center of the room. Link pulled Tracy's chair out for her then sat opposite. The table had a white tablecloth and a small lit candle in the middle giving off a romantic hue.

They looked at the menus and ordered a beef dish with the help of the waiter.

"So what would you like to do tomorrow" Link asked as they waited for their food.

"I'd like to see the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. I heard you can go up to the top" Tracy answered.

Link didn't answer. He just stared at her.

"Do I have something on my face" Tracy inquired.

"Um. No, why you asking" Link replied coming out of a trance.

"You were staring at my face" she told him.

"I can't help it Trace. You're face is all lit up" he responded.

Tracy smiled. "Must be the lighting"

"Whatever it is you look wonderful" Link told her.

Tracy stood up motioning for Link to do the same. They leaned towards each other and Tracy kissed him. Grinning they sat back down and Link took Tracy's left hand which was still on the table with his right and squeezed it.

The waiter brought their dinners and they ate. The dessert tray was brought around and they got small pastries. Link paid and Tracy took his hand as they left the restaurant and went back up to their room.

"I know I should be tired but we did sleep on the plane" Tracy said opening a window and sitting down on the couch. Link sat next to her. They both took their shoes off.

"And the time difference effects us" he added.

Tracy nodded. Music from somewhere nearby came into the window.

"Hear that music Link" she asked.

"It sounds close" Link answered.

Tracy got up and walked to the balcony. Link followed her. She started swaying to the music. He took her in his arms and she put her arms around his neck. They danced together with Tracy laying her head on Link's shoulder. She looked up at him and captured his lips in an intense kiss. Link kissed her neck lingering for a few minutes. He then moved back up to her lips. Tracy moaned.

"Maybe we should take this inside" she told him once they parted.

Link nodded and taking Tracy's hand led her back inside the bedroom. He closed the balcony doors. Tracy kissed Link again as they stumbled closer to the bed. Link stood back and started walking away. Tracy gave him a confused look as he walked to his suitcase. He took out a small box and walked back to her.

"Don't think we want to have another baby just yet" he told her showing her the box of condoms. He put the box on the nightstand.

Tracy grinned and shook her head as Link seized her lips in another passionate kiss. She slid his jacket off and let it slide to the floor. He kissed her neck and shoulder as he unzipped her dress and slid if off. She kissed his lips then nibbled his ear as she helped him out of his tie and shirt. He unbuttoned his pants and dropped them to the floor.

Tracy laid back on the bed with Link following. Link helped Tracy unhook her bra and tossed it. It landed on a nearby chair. He kissed her lips trailing down her chin and neck to her breasts. He lingered there nibbling on her soft flesh. Tracy whimpered softly. She touched his cheek and he looked at her. She captured his lips and gently turned him over so that she was on top. She placed sweet kisses on his chin and down his neck and chest and moved back finally capturing his lips again in a fiery kiss. Link moaned happily as she did so. Link rolled her over as he pulled the blankets over them. They discarded with their underwear and he reached over to the nightstand grabbing a condom. He carefully put it on and kissed her again.

They made love. Satiated they fell asleep in each others arms.

The next morning Tracy awoke wrapped in Links arms. She moved a little and Link opened his eyes and gazed lovingly at her.

"Good morning" he said.

"Good morning" Tracy replied.

Link kissed her.

"Its so peaceful without Anne or John" Link said.

"I miss them" she replied.

"So do I" he added.

"I'm sure mom and dad are having a blast with them" Link said.

"They're probably trying to keep them from getting into trouble" Tracy said giggling a bit.

Link grinned. "They can be a handful"

"We have two weeks for just us" Tracy said

"And how are we going to spend them" he asked winking.

"Let's have breakfast first then go exploring" she answered.

Link gave her his puppy dog eyes. She kissed him.

"There's time for that later" she told him.

"Promise doll" he asked.

"Promise" she replied.

"What do you want for breakfast" he asked.

"Pancakes and sausages. Orange juice to drink" she answered.

Link and Tracy sat up. He reached for the phone. He ordered two orders of pancakes, sausages and orange juice since he liked them too. About 15 minutes later they heard a knock. Link stood and put on a bathrobe. Tracy started to get out of bed.

"Trace I'll bring it to you" he told her.

Tracy smiled as Link walked out and opened the doors. She heard the waiter bring in the small table of food and then leaving. Link rolled the table into the bedroom. He took the tray with her plate on it and placed it over her lap. He took his tray and sat besides her placing it over his lap. They ate their breakfast and got dressed. Tracy wore a three quarter sleeved blue dress and her hair like it was at the pageant. Link wore black slacks and a blue shirt.

Tracy took Link's hand as they walked out to the elevator. They visited the Eiffel Tower first. They went up to the top seeing the magnificent view of the city. They then visited the Louvre. The museum was vast in size. They explored the many rooms seeing The Mona Lisa by Leonardo Davinci among many other priceless works of art. After a few hours they left the museum and found a small bistro where they bought sandwiches. They spent the rest of the afternoon walking around the city going into various shops looking for presents to bring home for their family and friends.

They took a taxi back to the hotel. They relaxed for a little while before heading to the Chez Josef Restaurant which was near the hotel. They were seated at a table with a red tablecloth with a small vase offlowers in the middle. Tracy ordered the chicken and Link ordered pork.

"There's something about the air here that makes everything look so lovely. No wonder Paris is the most romantic city" Tracy said.

Link smiled as he reached for her hand which sat on the table and kissed it. "I think Paris suits you"

"And what about you" Tracy asked.

"I'd be happy anywhere as long as you are there" Link answered.

Tracy stood and leaned over. Link did the same. She kissed him then sat back down. The waitress arrived with their food. She smiled at them sensing that they were newlyweds (which they still were). After eating and paying the bill Link and Tracy walked hand in hand outside. They heard the band that was playing the night before and decided to find where they were located. They walked a short distance and found two guys standing on the grass near the sidewalk.. One was playing the guitar, the other a flute. Link noticed Tracy smiling and swaying to the music.

"Want to dance" he asked her. Tracy looked at him and nodded.

Link's arms encircled her waist as hers snaked around his neck. They started swaying together gazing into each others eyes. They didn't care that they were the only two dancing. Link captured Tracy's lips in a passionate kiss. They parted several minutes later for need of oxygen. Tracy licked her lips. Her lips were swollen from the kiss and she was slightly flushed. Link liked this look and smiling at her led her back to the hotel.

The next day was March 6th, their one year anniversary. Tracy awoke first and looking over at Link smiled. She watched him sleep peacefully for a few minutes all the while thinking how lucky she was. Link moved slightly and she leaned over and gently kissed him. He opened his eyes and looked at her grinning.

"Morning Trace" he said.

"Morning Link, Happy Anniversary" she replied smiling.

"Happy Anniversary darlin" he said kissing her.

"What do you want to do today" Tracy asked.

"Explore the city some more with my beautiful wife and take her someplace special tonight" Link answered.

"Where" she inquired.

"It's a surprise" he replied.

"Oh boy I love surprises" she told him.

Link chuckled. "I know and I promise you'll love this one"

Tracy and Link ordered waffles and orange juice for breakfast. After they ate Tracy dressed in a blue skirt and white blouse. Link dressed in tan slacks and a green shirt. They spent the day visiting Notre Dame Cathedral, Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, and the gardens of the Tuileries. Tracy tried to get Link to tell her where they were going later that night but he didn't tell. Late afternoon they took a taxi back to the hotel. Tracy and Link sat on the couch and rested. About two hours later Link looked at his watch.

"Are you hungry doll" he asked.

"A little" Tracy replied.

Link grinned. "Let's get ready and we'll go eat"

"Dress nice" he added.

Tracy walked to her suitcase and picked out a sleeveless red dress that went to her knees. The bodice dipped lower than her usual blouse. She changed and went in the bathroom to fix her hair in a french twist. When she came out she found Link putting his jacket on. He was wearing a nice blue suit with a white shirt and blue tie. When he saw Tracy his mouth dropped.

"Is this what you were thinking" Tracy asked.

"Perfect, just like you" he answered. Tracy walked up to him and kissed him.

"You look handsome" she said.

"Thanks doll" he replied.

"You might want to bring as sweater for later" he added.

Tracy nodded and retrieved a red sweater. She took Link's arm as he escorted her out the door. They ended up at the Seine River with a big boat in front of them.

"A dinner cruise on the Seine. This is the surprise" Tracy inquired happily.

"Yes" Link replied.

They walked onboard the boat and were seated by the window. A small candle sat atop a white tableclothed table. The lights all around them were lowered to create a romantic atmosphere. Tracy and Link ordered red wine. The drinking age in France is 16. They ordered an appetizer and a beef dish. As they ate the appetizers they looked outside at the sites on the cruise route. These included the Musee de Orsay and the Institut de France. Their dinners came. While eating the scrumptious food a man with blonde hair came by with a violin and started playing "Moonriver". Tracy and Link applauded him when he finished. A woman in a purple dress came out to the dancefloor and stood at the microphone. She started singing "At Last".

Link stood up and held his hand out to Tracy and smiled. She smiled back at him and took his hand in hers. She stood and Link led her to the dancefloor. She put her arms around his neck as his encircled her waist. Other couples soon joined them in dancing.

"I love you Tracy, Happy Anniversary" Link whispered in her ear.

Tracy felt something next to her hand. She stopped dancing and noticed a box in Link's hand. She took the box and opened it finding an Eiffel Tower pendent.

"I found this for you in one of the shops yesterday while you were busy looking at clothes" Link told her.

"Thank you. It's beautiful" Tracy said smiling.

"Not as beautiful as you" Link replied.

"You have some corny lines there" she told him.

"Must be Paris" Link said.

Tracy opened her purse and took out a box and handed it to Link.

"Happy Anniversary. I love you too" she told him.

Link opened the box and saw a new blue tie

"Thanks Trace. I need a new one" he said. He leaned down and kissed her. They headed back to the table and had tiramisu for dessert. Along the way the Louvre, Place de la Concorde and the Grand Palais passed by the window. They went outside and gazed at the stars. Tracy put her sweater on. Link seized her lips in a fiery kiss. The boat docked and Link took Tracys hand as they headed back to the hotel.

Once inside the room Tracy captured Links lips in a passionate kiss.

"Thank you for tonight" she told him.

"I'm glad you enjoyed it" he replied.

Tracy nodded and kissed him again. Link kissed the corner of her mouth and then her cheek. He then moved to her neck nibbling it as he pushed her sweater off.. Tracy groaned. She tipped his chin so that he was looking at her. She captured his lips again. With a seductive glance she urged him to follow her. He quickly followed her to the bedroom. He seized her lips in another mind bending kiss. Tracy helped him out of his jacket and tie as they continued kissing. Link nibbled her neck again and kissed her shoulder as he unzipped her dress. He kicked off his shoes and socks. He then kneeled as he helped her take off her heels kissing down each leg as he did so. When he stood up Tracy helped him out of his shirt and kissed him again. She then unbuttoned his slacks and let them fall to the floor. Link started moving her towards the bed. She laid down with him following lips never parting. He helped unhook her bra throwing it aside. He kissed down her neck and chest nibbling on the soft flesh of her breast. Tracy whimpered softly. She tipped his chim so that he looked at her. She kissed him again rolling him over so that she was on top. She nibbled his ear and neck. Link moaned with delight. She then moved down his neck and chest placing sweet kisses on him. She moved back up and looked in his eyes. He kissed her and rolled her over so that her head was on the pillow. He pulled the covers over their bodies and they discarded with their underwear. Link grabbed a condom and gently put it on. Tracy leaned up and captured his lips.

They made love. Afterwards they fell asleep in each others arms.

The next few days they visited the Statue de Liberte and other sights that they didn't get to see. Over the following days Link and Tracy visited the French countryside taking in as many sights as they could. They also went shopping for gifts. Soon it was time for them to head back home. They left on a 9am flight and were home by late afternoon/early evening. They called Wilbur and he came to pick them up. Wilbur hugged Tracy then Link.

"Have a nice time kids" Wilbur asked.

"France is absolutely beautiful dad" Tracy answered smiling.

"It was incredible" Link agreed.

Wilbur drove to Link and Tracy's apartment.

"I dropped Edna, Anne and John off here before I came to pick you up" Wilbur told them.

Wilbur helped Link carry in the suitcases. They found Edna holding Anne and James holding John.

"Hi" Link and Tracy said.

"Hi you two. I called Helen and James after you called. They wanted to come over and see you" Edna replied. She stood up and gave Anne to Helen before engulfing Tracy and Link in a hug. Helen and James hugged them as well after putting the twins in the playpen. Tracy and Link walked over to the playpen. Tracy picked up John and Link picked up Anne.

"Hey John, mommy missed you so much" Tracy said kissing his forehead. John wiggled and laughed

"Hey Anne hows my little darlin" Link asked kissing her forehead.

"I missed you" he added. Anne grabbed his nose and giggled happily at seeing him.

Tracy then took Anne and Link took John.

"I missed you too Anne" Tracy told her. Anne grabbed Tracy's nose and smiled giggling.

"She's come to like grabbing noses as you see" Helen told them.

"Hey buddy, missed you. Have you and your sister been good while we were gone" Link said to John kissing his forehead. John wriggled and laughed.

"They were good. John wants to crawl everywhere and in everything. Anne crawls but doesn't get into everything like her brother" James said.

"And he tried to sneak out of the apartment out of the apartment a few times when people were bringing in laundry" Edna added.

After unpacking some of the suitcases Edna made them all dinner. As they ate Tracy and Link talked about all the places they went. After dinner Tracy and Link gave Edna and Helen new cookbooks that they found in the French countryside. They gave Wilbur and James French ties. Tracy showed Edna, Wilbur, Helen and James the outfits that they bought for the twins. They bought Anne a blue dress with ruffles and they bought John a black and white striped shirt and black pants similar to a French artist might wear.

Edna and Wilbur bought Tracy and Link a new comforter for their bed for their anniversary. James and Helen gave them a coupon to Luigi's.

Tracy and Link's parents left a little while later. Tracy and Link thanked them for watching Anne and John. They fed and changed Anne and John and put them to sleep. Tracy and Link then changed into their pajamas and headed to bed thankful that the twins slept through the night.

The next day they visited Penny, Seaweed, Maybelle and Inez. They gave Penny, Seaweed and Inez berets that they had found in Paris. They gave Maybelle a new cookbook.

"So how was Paris" Penny asked after hugging them both.

"Very romantic" Tracy answered.

"Did you two see anything outside of your bedroom" Seaweed inquired

"Seaweed!" Penny, Maybelle and Inez all exclaimed.

"Yes Seaweed we saw the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, among other places" Link said.

"And we visited the French countryside" Tracy added.

"It sounds like you had a great time" Maybelle said.

"We did, but we also missed Anne, John and you all" Tracy replied.

"Bet Anne and John were happy to see you" Inez said.

"They were very happy" Link replied.

Later that day Tracy and Link went to the studio leaving Anne and John with Edna. They gave Corny a tie similar to the ones they got James and Wilbur. They bought all the council members berets.

A couple months later Edna was talking to Tracy.

"You know Anne and John should be saying their first word soon" Edna told her.

"I wonder what their first word will be" Tracy said.

"Most of the time its either mama or dada" Edna replied.

Later after Edna had left Link came home from the recording studio. They had asked him to do another album.

"Hi Link how was your day" she asked after she kissed him.

"It went well, how about yours" he asked.

"Ma told me that Anne and John should be saying their first words soon" she answered.

"Really. I wonder who'll speak first" Link pondered.

"I'm not sure" Tracy replied.

"I have an idea. The first one to get Anne and John to speak gets out of diaper duty for two days" Link said.

"Deal" Tracy replied shaking hands with him.

Over the next few days Link and Tracy tried unsuccessfully at getting them to speak. One day Tracy was playing with Anne and John on the floor. Link was sitting nearby.

"Hey Anne can you say mama" Tracy asked.

Anne looked at her. "Mmmmmm….mama!" she said.

Tracy smiled. "Way to go Anne" she told her.

"Mama" Anne said again proud of what she accomplished.

Tracy then looked at John. "Can you say mama John"

"Mmmmmm…..mama!" John said. He smiled proudly.

Tracy looked at Link. "Guess this means I won"

Link frowned."I guess so"

"It's only two days" Tracy told him.

"Yeah two days" Link repeated unhappy that he lost.

TBC...