Chapter 25
Roman And Machelle's house:
Sherri and Tia, had just gotten back from the cabin.
They walked into Roman and Machelle's backyard, and saw all the guys working on the fort.
"Holy C-." Sherri started but, was interrupted.
"Auntie Sherri, no swearing." JJ yelled.
He had his hands, on his hips. Sherri stuck her tongue out, and he started laughing.
"That was perfect, JJ." Dean smiled, and picked him up.
"You put him up to that, didn't you?" Sherri smiled. "I was going to say Holy Cow, Smartie pants. This looks, so awesome."
"Uncle Afa made it so, grown ups can come in." JJ said. "Uncle Dean told me -."
"Sh JJ, that was between you and me." Dean said and covered his mouth, and JJ started laughing.
"Dean, your in big trouble." Sherri smiled. "Why would you tell him, to say that?"
"It was supposed to make you laugh, that's why." Dean said, kissing her.
"Eww, you kissed a girl." JJ laughed, and ran towards Seth.
All the adults, started laughing.
"When is Mommy, coming home?" Jake asked, tugging on Sherri's pant leg.
"Sweetheart, Mommy and Daddy went out for the night." Sherri said. "You are going to see them, tomorrow morning. We are all getting, our pictures done."
Jake started to cry, now Sherri felt bad.
"Way to go, Auntie Sherri." Dean smiled, and knelt down and hugged Jake. "It's okay Jake, we will have fun. How about Uncle Seth and I, sleep in your fort with you guys tonight?"
"Yeah, we can have a camp out." Seth smiled. "We can get a fire pit, and cook hot dogs on sticks."
"You guys can pee, in the bushes." Sherri smiled, everyone looked at her. "Sorry, that just came out."
Jake, cracked a small smile.
"No, we can't." JJ giggled. "Mommy, would kick our butts if she found out."
"That was an awesome answer, JJ." Sherri said, and let a breath out. "Thank goodness because, that was a test. You my sweetheart, have passed with flying colours. But, you also said a bad word and have to suffer the consequences."
Sherri hugged and kissed JJ's face, and he started laughing. She was hoping that would get Jake going, and it worked.
"What about Taylor, Christian and Evan?" Jake sniffled.
"Are you kidding, I am so in." Christian smiled, standing beside Tia. "Look at Evan, he's having fun already. I bet, we could convince him to party."
"So, it's settled." Dean smiled. "We are going to sleep, under the stars tonight. But, we still have a problem though."
"What's the problem, Uncle Dean?" Jake asked, drying his eyes with his T-shirt.
"We forgot the most important thing, we need food." Dean smiled, and touched his nose. "Come on boys, we need to clean up and go to the store. Uncle Seth, we need a list of junk food to buy."
Jake and JJ, went and helped everyone clean up.
"Dean that was excellent quick thinking, on calming Jake." Sherri smiled, and kissed him. "I forgot, Machelle told me he was attached to her hip."
"Dam, I guess everyone is right." Dean smiled. "I am getting, mushy."
"Sherri is right Dean, that was an awesome job." Afa smiled, and patted him on the back. "By the way, it doesn't mean your mushy or soft. It just means, you are learning to be a Great Dad."
"He's right Dean, you are doing great." Sika smiled, and patted his shoulder.
"Papa are you and Uncle Afa, staying for the sleep over?" JJ asked.
"No but, I will stay for the fire and hot dogs." Sika smiled, and picked him up. "I will call Mo Ma right now, and tell her I won't be home for dinner."
"I am in." Afa smiled. "I love, hot dogs. I will call Auntie Lynn, and tell her the same."
"Hey, what about Auntie Tia and I?" Sherri said. "We want to come, too."
"Nope no girls allowed, except Taylor." Jake giggled.
Sherri grabbed him, and tickled him.
"Okay you can come but, just for the fire and hot dogs." Jake said, in between laughing.
"Deal." Sherri smiled, and put her hand out. Jake shook her hand, and smiled. "Let's go, get the things we need."
The next morning Dean and Seth, got the boys ready.
Then the whole gang, drove the hour to Mikila's cabin.
They stopped at McDonald's, on the way for pancakes. That's what Jake and JJ, decided they wanted to bring Mommy and Daddy for breakfast.
Right after they finished breakfast, the make up artist came for the girls.
Then the photographer showed up, and the Family got their pictures done by the lake.
Machelle, was really surprised.
Roman and Machelle, had wanted to get a family picture done since the boys were little. But, with Roman's schedule it never worked out.
Same with Dean, Taylor and Sherri, they only had wedding pictures together. But, wanted other ones as a growing family.
Seth and Tia, even got pictures done together. Both of them, hoping they would make it. Just like his two adopted brothers, had found their soul mates.
After the pictures were done, they all drove back to the house.
Sherri and Tia had gotten everything on Machelle's list, except grocery shopping. The guys had promised that they would go, first thing in the morning.
Dean and Seth and their loved ones, left right after they got back.
Leaving the Family of four, to just watch movies and rest.
The next morning all three guys, and all the kids went to Costco to get the things on Machelle's list.
Sherri had added to the list, she hated grocery shopping. Especially at Costco, because it was always busy.
Sika and Afa, were meeting them at the store.
Sherri, Tia and Machelle were just sitting having tea. Just wasting time, before they met Roman's Sisters and Patty for lunch.
"So, how was your kidnapping night?" Tia asked. "Were, you surprised?"
"It was great, and yes I was surprised." Machelle smiled. "Have you been there Sherri, it's really nice?"
"Tia, Summer and I went there while you and Roman, were at the doctor's office." Sherri smiled. "You guys deserve, time to your self. Have you seen what JJ, Jake and the guys made, yet?"
"No the boys made me promise, I wouldn't look until they got home." Machelle smiled. "They put a freaking tarp up so, I wouldn't peak. It's like, they knew what I am like."
"I told them, to do that." Sherri laughed. "You always peek, at your presents. At Christmas, you used to open them and tape them back up. Mom, never even realized it."
"I should have known, you would have something to do with that." Machelle said. "Thank you, for looking after them."
"Your welcome, it was really fun." Tia said. "All the kids helped with the surprise, Christian even joined in. We had a fire, did hot dogs, Roasted marshmallows. Then the girls, all got kicked out after that."
"So, how is this going to work?" Machelle said. "I mean, when are you guys leaving to pack your place up?"
"The girls, are flying out on Monday night. Start packing, on Tuesday. The guys, are flying in on Thursday morning, and we are packing the truck up. The plan is to leave that night but, if not it's not a big deal. Seth and Dean have it all set up, and will reserve a hotel when they get there. We should be here, by Sunday for sure." Tia said. "Evan, Christian and Taylor are staying here, to help with JJ and Jake. That was the kids idea, just to let you know."
"The Goon Squad, are staying with you just in case you need them." Sherri said. "Roman and Dean, made those plans. Sorry, we just heard about that part this morning. All the Aunts and Uncles will be here in two weeks. They wanted to give us time to move Tia and get things settled, before they came."
The Goon Squad consisted of Afa's two sons, Mikila and Mason.
Just before Dean and Sherri's wedding Roman, and the guys had to go to Europe. Sherri and Taylor, had gone to Vancouver to visit Tia.
Machelle couldn't drive so, Roman asked Mikila and Mason to stay with her and the boys.
Neither one of the guys minded, at the time. Mason and Mikila were doing renovations to their place.
Ever since then, they have been known as The Goon Squad. Mikila and Mason thought it was funny, and they loved the name.
"That was sweet of the kids, to think of the boys and me. That's okay, I don't mind The Goon Squad being here. I need someone to drive, anyway." Machelle smiled. "Roman told me, I have babysitters. He's afraid, I will go into labour or something. The Dr said the babies, are turning by themselves. He did an ultrasound, and they moved my due date up."
"You, never said that to us." Sherri almost yelled. "We can do this, another time. Tia, hasn't even sold her place."
"The boys and I, will be fine. Besides, I didn't exactly have a chance to tell you. Since I was kidnapped, by my husband." Machelle smiled. "I have The Goons, and all the kids to help if anything happens. Besides Roman is only gone two days, and you guys will be back in a week. Shit, I have to go get dressed. Come upstairs and we can chat some more, while I get ready."
A half an hour later they met Patty, Vanessa, and Summer at the restaurant.
Two hours later Roman and the guys, had finally gotten back from Costco.
Dean, Seth, and the kids had gone to Dean's, to drop their groceries off. They were also grabbing drinks, and some snacks for the beach.
"Shit, Dad I forgot to ask you and Uncle Afa something." Roman said. "Machelle wanted to know if this tournament is only for the guys, is it? She only wants to golf one hole, do you guys mind?"
"Is she good?" Afa smiled. "I mean, of course she can."
"She has an, awesome swing. Her Grandma on her Dad's side, was a pro golfer." Roman said. "We practised, at the cabin. I was really surprised, she could hit the ball."
"Then No." Sika and Afa said together, and then started laughing.
Roman laughed with them.
"What we meant was, she can only be on our team. I am sure the others won't mind, if she takes one shot. It's not like there is a rule, that none of our spouses can play." Afa smiled. "They just never asked so, why not."
"I agree." Sika said. "Come on let's get this stuff put away, and go to the beach."
The girls, were just waiting for the bill.
"I am sorry, I can't help with the move Tia." Patty said. "Sika told me last night, we are going away. He wouldn't say where, just I needed to pack for hot and cold weather."
"It's okay, Patty." Tia said. "I already knew, about the surprise."
"You will have fun Mom, and don't worry about anything." Summer smiled. "We have everything, covered."
"I know, you do. I just feel guilty, not being here." Patty smiled. "I will be on unpacking duty, when I come back."
They all laughed.
"You guys want to go to the mall, and look around?" Vanessa asked.
Everyone agreed but, Machelle was getting tired and decided to go home.
Summer offered to drive her and told the girls, she would meet them in food court in 20 minutes.
An hour after Summer and Machelle, left the restaurant.
All the guys, were down at the beach.
Seth, Christian, and Roman were throwing a football around. While Sika and Afa, were building sand castles with JJ and Jake.
Evan and Taylor, were playing soccer with the dogs.
Dean had forgotten the drinks, and had to go back to the house.
He was just coming out of his house, when he got a call from Sherri.
"Hey Babe, what's up?" Dean asked.
"Has Summer left the house, yet?" Sherri asked. "We have been waiting, for her at the mall for an hour almost."
"We haven't seen her, we are all at the beach." Dean said. "I will call you back, and go and check the house."
Sherri agreed, and Dean hung the phone up.
Dean entered Roman's house through the garage, and went to the kitchen. There was no sign, of Summer or Machelle.
He walked up the stairs, and looked in the bedrooms. There was no sign, of Machelle.
Just as he was going to call Sherri back, Roman's house phone rang.
Dean picked it up on a whim, thanking god he did. It was the Tampa Police saying, Machelle and Summer had been in a car accident.
He was almost in tears, when he hung up. He dropped the drinks on the floor, and ran back down to the beach.
Sherri and the girls, were first at the hospital. Security, wouldn't let them in the back just yet.
Sika went straight to Patty, who was sitting in the waiting room. Tia was trying to comfort her.
He squeezed Tia's shoulder, and she got up and he took her place.
"They just left us, Sika." Patty said, tears in her eyes. "How could this happen?"
Sika, put his arm around her.
Sherri and Vanessa, were talking to one of the nurses. Dean, Seth, and Roman were standing beside them.
"I will go see, if I can get any information for you." The nurse said and went to the back.
The nurse came back, out five minutes later. But, just for Sika and Patty to see Summer.
Sika had told Roman while he was back there, he would ask a nurse about Machelle.
"Summer, are you okay?" Sika said, after he hugged her. "What happened?"
"I'm okay my head hurts but, that's it. My sunglasses got the blunt of it, when the air bag went off." Summer said. "We stopped, at a red light on Henderson and Barlow. We were talking about a baby shower, for Sherri. Since it's been fourteen years, since Taylor was born. The light, had just turned green. I had just taken my foot off the brake, when we heard a siren so I stopped. I looked to my right, and saw a police car coming. In front of him was a silver car, speeding towards the intersection. There was no one in the turning lane on Barlow so, the car tried to make the turn. But lost control, because he was going so fast. It slammed, right into Machelle's side of the car."
Summer took a sip of water, that Maru handed her.
"The man behind the wheel jumped out, and tried to get away. But, the police were all over him. An officer came over, and told me to turn off the car and asked if I was okay. I was so worried about Machelle, the officer went to her side. That's when the Ambulance came, Machelle went in the first one. Have you heard anything about, her?"
"No we haven't, they won't let anyone back here yet." Patty said, squeezing her hand.
"I'm going to go see, if I can find out something." Sika said. "Your brother, is freaking out in the waiting room."
Sika gave Summer a kiss on the forehead, and then went to the nurses station.
A few minutes later, a nurse came out to get Roman.
Taylor and the boys had taken, JJ and Jake to the cafeteria.
Dean looked at Roman and nodded, meaning they would look after them.
So Roman, went with the nurse.
"My name is Sarah, I am assigned to your wife. She has been asking for you, the whole time." Sarah said, as they walked to the back. "The doctor, gave her an epidural. They are going to do an emergency C-section, as soon as they get an O R ready. Baby A, was in distress when they brought her in. She has glass in her arm and a mild concussion, from hitting the passenger window. There are no, major injuries. She does have a sore spot on her right hip, from the door being hit. The ER Doctor, did look at it. It's nothing to worry about, it will turn into a bruise. There is one minor problem, and that is her neck. We are waiting to do an x-ray, on it just to make sure there was no damage. She told us, that it was fixed four years ago. The Doctor was worried, something might have been jiggled. He wants to do that, after the babies are born. It's just routine, to see if there is damage."
"Thank you, all for looking after her and Summer. They have changed Machelle's due date like three times now, August 17 th was the latest." Roman said, letting a breath of relief out. "Do you know if Dr. Brown is working tonight? Machelle has an appointment with him, tomorrow morning to see about her ankle. I just wanted to let him know, she won't be in to see him."
"I do believe he is here I will go find him maybe, he can look at it tonight." Sarah stopped at her room, and smiled. "Well now their birthday, is July 27th."
Roman walked into the room, he was almost in tears. Just happy tears, he was so glad she was okay.
Machelle had a bandage on her forehead, right arm, and stitches in her lip.
"I guess, I should have went shopping." Machelle said, and started to cry.
"Babe, don't worry about that." Roman smiled, and kissed her forehead. "I'm just glad, your okay."
"My head hurts, so bad can you ask if I can get a Tylenol?" Machelle said, through tears. "How is Summer?"
"Sh stop crying Machelle, this is not your fault. I will ask but, you might have to wait until after." Roman said, and grabbed a Kleenex to wipe her tears. "I'm not sure, how Summer is. Maru, Mom and Dad, just went to see her. You just need to worry about you, right now okay?"
Roman kissed her cheek, and Machelle nodded and let a breath out to calm herself.
Then a doctor came in, and motioned to Roman.
Roman and the doctor, went outside the door. As a nurse came in and got, Machelle prepared for surgery.
"Your wife wants you in the room but, we don't usually allow that in emergency situations. But it is my call, I will let you come in. If it does get to much, I will kick you out okay?" The doctor said, Roman nodded. "Okay, we will be ready for her in five minutes. You can follow the nurse, and she will show you where to change."
Roman, let a breath out.
"I just need to go tell my family, what is going on." Roman said. "I have two young boys out there, that are freaking out. She says her head hurts, can she take a Tylenol?"
"That's okay you go tell them. I will give her something for the pain, I just want to get the babies out first." The doctor smiled. "When you get back, the nurse will show you where to change."
Roman nodded, and went down the hallway to tell the others.
He had just run into Sika, and told him what was going on. When he saw Machelle's nurse Sarah, running down the hall.
"Mr. Reigns, you need to come quick." Sarah said, out of breath.
Roman looked at Sika, and went with the nurse.
Sika went and told everyone in the waiting room, what was going on.
"Papa, when is Mommy coming out?" Jake asked. "Is she okay?"
"Come sit on my knee, Jake." Sika said. "Mommy was in an accident, with Auntie Summer."
"Are they okay?" Jake asked. "Can we see them, please?"
"Just Auntie Summer, Jake." Sika said. "Your new brothers, are going to join us for the party on Sunday. I guess they wanted to meet you and JJ, really bad."
Jake smiled, and Sika led them to the back to see Summer.
The boys, cuddled up to Summer.
"Thank you boys, for coming to see me." Summer smiled, and kissed both their foreheads. "I feel, so much better."
"They won't let us see Mommy." Jake said, and started to cry.
"Aw Jake don't worry, Mommy will be just fine." Summer smiled, and hugged him. Dean mouthed, he would take him out. "Go with Uncle Dean, I think he has a plan for you."
They gave Summer a hug and kiss, and Dean took both of them out of the room.
"Jake we have a secret mission to do, can you help me?" Dean asked, and picked him up.
Dean smiled when Jake stopped crying, and nodded his head.
"Thanks bud. Our mission, is to find the best gifts ever." Dean smiled. "Your new brothers are going to need, some really cool toys from you and JJ. Well as best as we can find, in the gift store. Maybe, we can go to Toys R Us tomorrow."
Dean led them to the gift shop, and let them pick anything they wanted.
It was a good 45 minutes, before they came out.
Dean bought four bears, two for each of the new babies. Two red sleepers, that Jake said the babies had to have for the party to match them. Three bags of M&M's to eat as they waited. The last thing was, a bouquet of flowers for Machelle.
Then they sat down in the waiting area, and ate their candy.
Fifteen minutes later, Roman emerged with a huge smile on his face.
"Daddy." Jake said running to him, and jumped into his arms.
Roman bent down, and caught him.
"Do you want to meet your new brothers, boys." Roman smiled. "They are ready, to meet you."
JJ and Jake, both nodded their heads.
They stopped off at Summer's room, and grabbed the rest of the family.
"How is Machelle?" Sherri asked, in the elevator going to the Maternity Ward.
"She's fine." Roman said, a look of relief on his face. "They actually didn't have to do the C-section like they thought they would. When the doctor first checked her, she was centimetres dilated. Then, when he was talking to me, her water broke. Three minutes after that, Joshua was born. Then five minutes after Joshua came into the world, Jordan decided to join him."
The elevator stopped, and everyone got off. Then they walked, to the nursery window.
The nurse had just cleaned the infants up, to go see Machelle.
"Kelani meaning from Heaven, 'Joshua' was 4 pounds 9 ounces. He was the one in distress but, he has a set of lungs on him. The Doctor said, he will be fine." Roman smiled, and pointed him out to everyone. "Alika meaning Guardian, 'Jordan' was 5 pounds 2 ounces. Machelle, has asked the doctor about Saturday to come home."
"Can we see Mommy now Daddy, Please?" Jake asked folding his hands, like he was praying.
Roman smiled, and ruffled his hair.
"Yes but just for a bit, Mommy is very tired." Roman said. "You need to be very careful with her, okay?"
Both the boys, nodded.
"We will wait, until they see her first." Dean smiled.
Dean handed them the bears, and handed Roman the flowers.
"I called, Hunter and Stephanie for you." Seth said. "They will be here, tomorrow."
"Thanks Guys." Roman smiled. "Just give us fifteen minutes, then you guys can come in."
Roman lead the boys, to where Machelle was.
"Remember, you need to be very quiet." Roman smiled, he handed Jake the flowers and picked him up.
"Mom-." JJ started yelling, down the hallway.
"JJ, quietly remember." Roman interrupted, smiling at the nurse as they passed. "They have babies on this floor, and we don't want to wake them all up."
"Sorry." JJ smiled, at the nurse and Roman.
As they walked into Machelle's room. JJ ran to her, then tried to get on the bed very gently. Roman helped him up, and sat Jake on the other side.
"Hey boys, I heard you coming down the hall." Machelle smiled, and kissed each of their foreheads.
"When can we hold them?" Jake asked.
Machelle and Roman, both laughed.
"How about right now?" A nurse said coming into the room, pushing a cart. "You look like, you both are very excited to meet them? Have you washed your hands?"
"Yes, please." JJ whispered. "Nope we haven't, hold on."
The nurse smiled.
They both went to the sink, and with Roman's help washed their hands.
JJ got back on the bed, and sat up straight. Just waiting patiently for the nurse, to bring him the baby.
The nurse propped a pillow under his arm, then she laid the baby in his lap.
"Which baby is this?" JJ asked excitedly.
"This is, Jordan Reigns." The nurse smiled.
JJ smiled, and had his fingers gently in his hair with in seconds of the nurse letting him go.
Machelle and Roman had told both the boys, about the soft spot in babies heads.
"Daddy, I thought the name we decided on was going to be Joel not Jordan?"
"We changed his name, bud. The police officer that helped Mommy and Auntie summer, was named Sargent Jordan Knight." Roman smiled. "He did a great job helping them, and he stayed with Mommy in the Ambulance. So, we named him Jordan instead."
"That was nice of him, to help them." Jake said, smiling. "That is a good name, then."
Then the nurse put Joshua, in Jake's arms with Roman helping him.
"How come, they have so much hair?" Jake asked, and kissed Joshua's head.
Roman smiled, and looked at Machelle.
"Remember, all that heartburn Mommy had?" Machelle smiled. "That's why."
"Can we bring them to Auntie Summer, she would love to see them." JJ said.
Roman was just going to say something, when he heard everyone outside.
"I'm right here, JJ." Summer smiled, coming into the room. Maru, was right behind her. "I wouldn't miss this, for anything. Thank you, for thinking about me."
Summer came over to the bed, and kissed JJ's cheek.
Seconds later the rest of the family came in, and met the newest additions to the Reign's Family.