Chapter 12
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"How long are you staying with us, Fran?" Dave asked as the three of them enjoyed dinner.
"I was planning on staying until the baby is a month old or so. That is if you two don't mind? I don't want to step on your toes or intrude on your bonding time with your little girl," she told them.
"A month would be perfect. I think we can both use your help. You won't be intruding, Mama. I promise," Derek assured her.
"Derek's right, we will be glad to have you for as long as you'll stay," Dave interjected.
"Thank you both so much. Now go relax and find something on TV to watch. I'll just wash up these dishes then come join you," Fran said motioning them out of the kitchen.
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"Ouch, take it easy there, little one. You don't have to kick daddy so hard," Morgan said rubbing his swollen stomach.
"Really active today, huh?" Dave asked. Derek nodded and took his husband's hand placing it over his stomach where his had just been. A strong kick greeted the Italian.
"Hey there, baby girl. Settle down, kiddo. You don't have to kick so hard." As he was talking he was rubbing circular patterns on Derek's stomach. "I think she's calming down," he commented.
"It seems that way. Guess she just needed to hear her Papa's voice," Derek replied.
"You were just as active," Fran said as she settled in one of the armchairs, and began watching the movie the guys had chosen.