Sunday December 25, 2022
"Spencer, can I have the keys?" I asked walking into the living room. He was there with the kids and his cousins.
"Why?"
"Because the roads are open and I want to go to my mom's to be with my family."
"Then I'll take you."
"No, you don't have to. You should be with your family today."
"But you are my family and I want to be with you."
"Then let's go."
"Right now?"
"Yes, right now. Like I said before, you don't need to come, just give me the keys and I'll be on my way."
"Fine, let me get my shoes and jacket and we can go."
"Thank you."
A few minutes later, we left with the kids. I let ourselves in with my extra key when we got to the house. We saw everyone gathered around in the living room together in their pajamas still.
"Merry Christmas." I said when we entered. I walked over to my mom and siblings and gave each of them a hug.
"I thought you were going to come over last night to spend the night." Charlie said.
"I was but the roads were closed from the power outage last night but I'm here now."
"Merry Christmas, Spence." Mom said giving Spencer a hug.
"Yeah, Merry Christmas Mrs. Duncan."
"Spencer, I think we are in that part of our relationship where you can start calling me Amy. Just think of it as your Christmas gift from me."
"So in other words, I get nothing."
"Yeah, pretty much."
I laughed and gave him a side hug. "You don't need anything anyways."
"So how was dinner with Spence's family?" Mom asked. "Did you enjoy yourself?"
"I mean it was fine, nothing new. His cousins and aunt and uncle came."
"Well that was nice."
"I guess, but his rude ass cousin came in our room this morning and threw a pillow at us to wake up."
"Yeah, Cole has always been like that babe, even as kids and teenagers when he would spend the night."
"Yeah, but when we didn't get to sleep until one, I don't want to be woken up unless it's an emergency."
Spencer laughed. "Aw, babe."
"Are you guy's hungry?" PJ asked. "There's food in the kitchen."
"No, Spencer's mother actually made a big Christmas breakfast this morning."
"So how long will you be here in Denver for?" Mom asked.
"Well Brendan is back in school on the second and then Spencer has a performance in New York on Saturday, so probably Friday. But I won't be with him."
"I wish you would. You know, B can miss a day of school. He's just in second grade. The kids could stay with my parents."
"I know, I don't know."
"Teddy, you should go and support your husband." Mom said.
"Yeah babe, come and support me."
"I'll think about."
"Alright, but tell me your indefinite answer by tonight so I can get you a ticket."
"Yeah…"
"So everyone." PJ said. "Sky and I have something to announce."
"You're announcing you're getting a divorce, huh?" Gabe said. "I knew it wouldn't last."
"Gosh Gabe, rude much, I see college hasn't changed you." I said.
"Of course we're not divorcing, we love each other!" PJ said.
"PJ and I are expecting." Sky said.
"Aw, you are. Congratulations." Mom said. "Dad would be so happy."
"Hey Teddy, how come you don't seem happy?" Gabe asked.
"Oh, I already knew about it but trust me, I am."
I walked into the kitchen to grab a drink out of the fridge. I sat at the kitchen table and I saw mom walk in a few minutes later.
"Hey sweetie." Mom said.
"Hey mom."
Mom sat down next to me at the table. "So I wanted to talk to you about something."
"About what?"
"Are you happy in your marriage with Spencer?"
I stared at mom. "Of course I am, I love him. Why would you even ask that?"
"It just seems like, from the amount of time you two have been here, you're not happy or don't want to be around him."
"We're fine, I'm fine. We've just had a lot of things happening in our lives since Casey has been born. With dad's death, Spencer's music and him traveling more, caring for three kids basically on my own, it's just has been very stressful."
"You sure? Have you been arguing or fighting lately?"
I shook my head. "I mean we got into an argument a week ago but we're fine now."
"You sure because it's fine if you're not happy."
"Mom, I'm fine." I got up and walked back into the living room. I sat down on Spencer lap and wrapped my arm around his neck. I pushed Spencer's head up and gave him a kiss.
"Teddy, Spencer, stop sucking face." Gabe said disgusted.
Our lips broke when Gabe said that. "Gabe, I'll kiss my husband if and when I want to kiss my husband and I don't care in front of who."
"Well don't do it in front of me."
Spencer laughed. "You'll learn one day, buddy."
"What's that supposed to mean?" Gabe asked.
"That you won't know anything until you're married." I said. I put my hand up Spencer's shirt and rubbed his back.
"Gosh, Teddy." Spencer said moving my hand. "Your hand is freezing."
"Warm them up for me."
Spencer placed my hand in his. He rubbed them and brought them up to his face to kiss them.
"You know I would really love it if you did come with me. And I think it would be great to get away from the kids for at least a day and a half. Wouldn't you like that, just you and me?"
I breathed out and smiled. "Okay, I'll come."
WELL IN MY OPINION, I DIDN'T THINK THIS WAS THAT GREAT OF A CHAPTER. IDK, I JUST HAVEN'T REALLY BEEN IN THE MOOD TO BE WRITING, SO MY CREATIVITY IS KINDA LOW :P I PROMISE I'LL GET BACK TO DOING BETTER CHAPTERS. I HAVE AN IDEA ON HOW I'LL END THIS STORY BUT I DON'T KNOW IF YOU'LL LIKE IT TO BE HONEST. ANYWAYS, THANKS FOR READING. BYE!