3 months later
"Mama. Mama. Mama."
"I'm coming sweet girl." Emily said as she exited the kitchen to get her, now awake, daughter. "Hey Lani! How's mama's angel today?" Emily was met with an array of spit bubbles and small giggles. It had been exactly 3 months to the day that Mick had to go back to D.C. and leave Emily and Kehlani in London. The first two months were horrible for the Prentiss girls. Kehlani would barely sleep and Emily would barely eat. Mick kept good on his promise and called them every chance he could. The line of communication was open and regular, something that Emily was eternally grateful for. Last week, Mick told Emily that he'd be coming back to London for his parents' vow renewal and practically begged her to attend.
She was hesitant to meet Mick's family because she didn't want to be judged. Emily knew that it would either go very right or very wrong. If things went wrong, then she wouldn't want Kehlani attached to anyone else. After Mick's pleading for nearly an hour, she finally gave in and agreed to come. Right now, she was nearly finished packing her and Kehlani's bags for an extended weekend in Mick's family cabin. Emily was allotted a week's vacation, due to the fact that she never missed work, so she planned on taking advantage of the entire week.
Kehlani was walking and talking a lot more now than when Mick last saw her in person. Emily got her dressed and ducked into her own closet to quickly get dressed. Mick's flight would be landing soon, so Emily grabbed Kehlani and their bags and headed to the airport. Mick saw Emily and Kehlani before they saw him. Kehlani was a bit taller and her hair was nearly down her back and still curly. She was wearing a ladybug dress with matching red tights and sandals. He looked at Emily and fell in love all over again. Her hair had gotten longer as well, but she had the majority of it pinned up. She was wearing another jumpsuit and high heels. Mick walked over to the two with a huge grin on his face. "Hey my girls."
Kehlani's shriek was deafening before she ran, as fast as she could, to Mick. He kneeled down just as she ran into his outstretched arms. He picked her up and peppered kisses all over her face. She did the same thing to Mick and rested her head in the crook of his neck. She looked over to Emily and smiled shyly while her head was still burrowed in Mick's neck. "Hey I still have room for you."
She stood completely still for about a half a second before throwing herself into his arms. The grin Emily had nearly split her face in two but she didn't care one bit. She pulled back and kissed Mick passionately. She felt his smirk and pushed her tongue into his mouth. She felt Mick's tongue move slowly against hers and couldn't help the involuntary moan that escaped. She pulled back purely out of desperation to breathe and smiled widely at Mick.
"I missed you." Emily whispered against Mick's lips. He pulled her closer to him, "Trust me, I missed the two of you more. Now come on girls, you get to meet the Rawsons." Emily bit her bottom lip nervously, "Yeah about that."
Mick shot her a pleading look, "Please don't tell me you're backing out?" "Mick it's your family and I don't-"
"They'll love you, especially my mom." "Mick you're her baby. She loves you unconditionally; that doesn't apply to me."
Mick silenced her with a kiss. "And you're my baby just like little one here. She'll love the both of you because I do. That's all that matters."
"And what if she doesn't?" "Then I'll have to tell my mother that I love her dearly and respect her opinion but that I can't agree with it because I'm crazy about you and I'm never letting this little beauty go."
Emily blinked back tears and smiled at Mick before leaning in to kiss him again. They walked out of the airport hand in hand while Emily's head rested on Mick's shoulder. When the pair reached Emily's car, Mick grabbed for the keys and put all their bags in the trunk while Emily strapped in Kehlani. She got into the passenger side and Mick climbed into the driver's side. He grabbed Emily's hand and kissed each one of her knuckles lightly. "You ready?"
Emily gave Mick a small smile, "I'm ready." Mick looked in the rearview mirror. "Ready little one?"
"Rewdy!" Kehlani said enthusiastically. "Well let's get this show on the road", Mick said with a smile.
After about two hours, Mick pulled up to a rustic cabin that was definitely off the beaten path. He parked the car next to several others cars and turned off the engine. "Well the rest of the gang's here." Mick snuck a glance at Emily's nervous expression. He grabbed her hand again and kissed it. "Remember, the both of you are my babies and that's all that matters." "That's all that matters."
Mick turned around in his seat and was surprised that Kehlani wasn't asleep. She looked at him and smiled widely. "Howse?" "Yeah, that's a house. You want to go inside?" Kehlani nodded eagerly. Mick laughed and got out the car. Emily went to around to the trunk but Mick stopped her just as she got it open. "Don't even think about it." "I can carry bags you know?" "Oh I know, but I was taught manners and my parents would kill me. You take the little ladybug and I'll take the bags." Emily rolled her eyes laughing and grabbed Kehlani. The trio walked up to the door and it swung open before Mick could raise his hand. "Mick!"
"Mum. It's so good to see you." Emily stepped to the side slightly to let Mick's mom envelope him in a huge hug. She released him and looked to Emily with a wide smile. "Mick, you told me that Emily was pretty but you didn't tell me that she was downright gorgeous." Emily turned a deep hue of red and looked down at her shoes. She looked back up and met the humorous smiles of Mick and his mom.
"My name is Nina." Emily extended her hand, "Emily."
Nina diverted her attention and her smile got even bigger, if that was possible. "And you must be Kehlani. Hi there little ladybug."
"I'm Lani!" Kehlani said with a proud smile.
A/N: Next couple of chapters will be at the cabin with Mick's family.
