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Chapter 11: Letters And Love
Aaron: One month old…
It was shockingly quiet in the Goren household when Bobby Goren woke up one Saturday morning. He rubbed at his eyes, and walked into the bathroom, to find a note stuck to the mirror.

'Gone shopping. Taken Aaron with me, be back soon. Love you! Alex. XO' He smiled, and took the note down, placing it on the bench. Walking out into the kitchen, he found another note, this time pinned to the coffee machine.

'Sorry, baby… Out of coffee… I'll get some while I'm out.' He groaned, and walked to the fridge, hoping to at least find the milk. Another note.

'Oh, out of milk as well… Don't worry… If you've woken up at what time I expected you to, I'll be back in about half an hour…' He looked at the clock, sighing when he saw that he had slept until 11. He decided to clean up the house before Alex got home, otherwise she'd probably do it. Within fifteen minutes he was done, and then he flung himself down onto the couch. Ten minutes later, he heard Alex's car pull up, and he smiled, walking outside to find his tiny wife practically leaping out of the Suburban.

'Hey!' She said, kissing his cheek. He smiled, and gently lifted a very happy Aaron out of the capsule.

'You want me to take anything inside?' He asked her, kissing her lips gently. She smiled, and placed her hand gently on the top of Aaron's head, kissing it softly.

'For starters, you could take bubba-boy here inside.' She said, using her nickname for their son. He smiled, and nodded, taking a now yelling Aaron inside.

'Now, mister… why are we yelling?' He asked, smiling as his son blew bubbles with his mouth. Aaron gurgled happily, reaching up and swatting the air.

'Honey, would you mind unpacking all this?' Alex asked, placing a few bags on the table. He picked Aaron up, and stood up, walking over to the table. By the time he had finished unpacking, Alex had taken Aaron, and the pair were now sitting on the floor, Aaron playing happily in his rocker. Bobby walked over to them, and sat down next to Alex, pulling her into his arms. She snuggled into his chest, smiling.

'I love you…' She whispered, smiling as Aaron started throwing his soft toys around.

'I love you too… And I have a surprise… You know how I was late home from work last night?' She nodded, twirling her hair around her index finger. 'Well… I was picking up something for you…' He reached under the couch, and pulled out an envelope, handing it to her. She opened it, and smiled.

'Is this what I think it is?' She asked, looking up at him. He smiled, and kissed her deeply.

'Yeah… honeymoon tickets… As well as wedding night and family vacation tickets…' She laughed, and kissed him again.

'You are such a sweetheart… You know that, right?' She said, snuggling back into his chest. He smiled, and kissed the top of her head.

'I didn't know that you actually got IN the bath with him…' Bobby said, walking into the bathroom to find his wife and son sitting in the bath, Aaron splashing around happily. Alex looked up at Bobby, and smiled.

'Of course I actually got in with him… What, did you think I just left him here?' She said, brushing her hair away from her eyes. He laughed, and knelt down, kissing her gently. 'Hey bubba-boy, you ready to get out?' She said, brushing Aaron's dark curly hair away from his face. He gurgled in reply, and she smiled, and looked up at Bobby. 'Hon, can you take him?' Bobby grabbed a towel, and picked up his son, who started crying as soon as he left the water. Alex smiled, and relaxed into the water, turning the taps back on, filling up the bath a bit more.

'I'll get him ready for bed, okay?' He said, kissing her forehead, her eyes closed.

'Mmhmm… I'll be out soon…' She mumbled, sliding deeper into the water.

'Take your time…' He said, taking a now calmer Aaron into the bedroom. Thirty minutes later, Aaron was fast asleep in Bobby's arms, gently sucking on his pacifier, which looked way too huge for him.

'How is he?' Alex asked, making Bobby jump slightly as she walked out of the bathroom, towel wrapped around her.

'Fast asleep…' Bobby whispered, smiling at the sight of his wife. She walked over to him, and sat down on the bed next to him.

'Keep dreaming…' She said, toweling her hair dry. He laughed, and kissed the tip of her nose.

'Oh I will…' She laughed, and stood up, walking over to the drawer, and pulling out her pajamas. 'You want me to leave?' He asked, standing up.

'Nah… just put Aaron in his cot.' She said, smiling. He put Aaron down, kissing his forehead gently. She walked over to him, and kissed him hungrily. 'I need you…' She moaned into his mouth.

'I need you too…' He whispered back, trailing kisses down her neck. He pushed her gently back onto the bed, and she grinned.

'Just warning you… I haven't been able to get rid of the baby weight yet…' She whispered. He smiled, and kissed her again.

'I think you look beautiful…' The pair laughed, and she kissed him again, running her hands over his back.

'I love you…' They whispered at the same time.

Alex sighed happily, placing a gentle kiss on Bobby's chest.

'I forgot how amazing you were…' She whispered, smiling. He laughed, and placed a kiss on the top of her head.

'Ditto to you…' He said, rubbing her back gently. The pair both looked over at their son, who had just started to whimper softly. Alex sighed, and looked at the time.

'Crap… damn the three-hour break between eating…' She said, pulling on one of Bobby's shirts. He stood up, and pulled on his boxers, walking over to her.

'You look so damn cute after sex…' He whispered, and she smiled, picking up Aaron, who was now bawling.

'You too…' She said, walking into the kitchen, rocking Aaron gently, and humming to him. 'Can you put a bottle on?' She asked, and he smiled, placing one in the microwave.

'Uh… Alex?' Bobby said, looking at his tiny wife, who was now walking back and forth, singing to their son who was screaming. She looked up, tears in her eyes.

'Hon, he won't stop crying…' She whispered, and he handed her the bottle, after he tested the heat on his wrist. She placed the bottle in Aaron's mouth, and he refused it, screaming louder. She started to sob, and pressed the back of her hand against his forehead, face turning from frustration to fear.

'He's burning up…' She whispered through her tears, and she looked up at Bobby, who was trying to calm her down.

'It's okay, honey… You go get changed, and I'll get him in the car, okay?' She nodded, and reluctantly handed her son over to his father. She tore into the bedroom, and came back out literally thirty seconds later, jeans on underneath the huge shirt she was already wearing. She handed Bobby a pair of jeans and a shirt, and grabbed the car keys. She took Aaron, and ran out to the car, putting him into his capsule. Bobby followed her, and sat in the drivers seat, Alex too upset to drive.

'It'll be fine, sweetie…' He said, stroking her cheek, and pulling out of the driveway.

'Mr. and Mrs. Goren?' The doctor called, and Bobby had to practically carry Alex into the ward where their son was. She started to sob when she saw her baby boy hooked up to a tonne of different machines, and Bobby clutched onto her, keeping himself calm for her and her only.

'Is he okay?' He ventured, feeling Alex's grip on him tighten. The doctor smiled reassuringly, and Alex felt her sobs subduing.

'He's fine… We're just a bit worried about his fever, that's all… So we'll keep him here another twenty-four hours, just until it goes down. Then you can take him home…' Alex sighed in relief, and Bobby kissed the top of her head. 'You can stay with him…' And the doctor left at that. Alex sat down in a chair next to the tiny cot, stroking her sons hair.

'Don't you ever scare Mommy and Daddy like that again, you hear me?' She whispered, tears rolling down her cheeks. Bobby sat down next to her, and squeezed her hand gently.

'He's fine, angel…' He whispered, and she smiled weakly.

'I know…' She mumbled, stroking his hand with her thumb. She looked up at him, and saw the unshed tears shining in his dark brown eyes. 'Honey, it's okay to cry…' She said, wiping her own tears away.

'I'm staying strong for you, Ally…' He whispered, letting the tears finally fall. She sat on his lap, and wrapped her arms around his neck, snuggling into him.

'I don't need you to stay strong for me… I need you to be there when I need you…'

'And I am, baby… I always will be…'

A/N: Review! Oh, I'm evil putting them through that… but it's for the better, I promise…