Parenting is often mind over matter. ~ Me (Emily Matthews)
"Baby, where do you want to go on our honeymoon?" Logan asked when Camille finally made her way into their room. Stephanie had come over and broken down into tears. Now, Logan figured, she was safely asleep on the couch.
"I don't know. Somewhere close but nice. I don't want to go too far, just in case something happens with Lacey," Camille said, slipping in to a pair of plaid pajama pants and a t-shirt with BTR written across the front.
She walked over and slipped into bed, cuddling up next to Logan and resting her head on his chest.
"What about the Grand Canyon?" he asked.
"The Grand Canyon seems like a good idea. Let's do that," Camille said, yawning.
Logan nodded and looked down at her, pushing some hair out of her face. "Is Stephanie ok?" he asked.
"She's confused and tired and worried. She'll be better in the morning."
"Am I allowed to know what happened?" Logan asked.
Camille shifted so her arm was draped over his stomach and her legs were twisted up with his.
"No," she said.
"If I guess will you tell me if I'm right?"
"No."
Logan sighed. "Why not?"
Camille yawned again. "Because I promised her that I wouldn't say anything. Now, come on. Let's get some sleep."
Logan grinned. "Sleep?"
"Yes, Logie. Sleep. It's this new idea where you lay in a bed unconscious for eight hours. We should try it," Camille said.
"Or, we could try something else," Logan said, slipping his hand up underneith her night shirt.
Camille giggled slightly when he found a ticklish spot.
"Well, what would you have in mind?" she asked.
Logan smiled and shifted in bed so he could kiss her softly. "You'll see," he whispered.
Camille woke up around nine the next morning. It was Logans day off and she was happy that they had been able to sleep in. Usually she got up whenever he did, which was insanely early. Camille stretched and sat up, attempting to locate her shirt on the floor. When she did she moved and got dressed and then headed out to find something to eat for breakfast. When she got to the living room she noticed Lacey and Stephanie on the couch. Lacey was asleep on Stephanie's lap and Stephanie was watching early morning cartoons like a little kid.
"Why is she out here?" Camille asked.
"She had a bad dream and I heard her crying last night. So I went in a got her and brought her out here with me. It was a wonderful feeling knowing that I was able to calm her down."
Camille looked at her sleeping daughter and felt her heart sink. "Why didn't I hear her cry?" she asked.
Stephanie shot her a smile. "Maybe because you and duck were too busy making her a sibling."
"Oh my God, you heard us." Camille blushed furiously and went and sat down next to Stephanie, stroking Lacey's hair. "I'm sorry, Stephanie. I didn't think we were that loud."
"You weren't. I didn't hear you guys until I walked past your room to get Lacey."
Camille nodded. "You know, you're got a real talent for this parenting thing. Between you and Carlos this kid should be amazing."
"You really think so?" Stephanie asked.
"I know so. You have any idea when you're going to tell him?"
Stephanie sighed. "I think I'm going to tell him today. We have a lunch date. I'll tell him then."
"Good idea. Logan, Lacey and I are going out this afternoon. We're going to meet up with Kelly and Gustavo. I tell you, Gustavo has a huge heart when it comes to Lacey. And Kelly wanted to talk about wedding plans. But, you can call me if you need me, ok?"
"Ok."
TBC...
Camille: I really hope everything goes well.
Me: You'll see. You'll see. Next chapter is the last one to really deal with this in depth. I'm thinking about making the one after that a Christmas one.
Logan: That sounds like a great idea.
Me: I know. I'm a genius! ::bows::
