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Chapter 24
Leah POV
Chance heads up front to pay for the bottles and formula first. Jos had been asleep awhile and I figured it wouldn't be long at all until she was pitching a fit to be fed. I head back with the list in mind to find her a couple of things we'd need now, like a bib and diaper bag. When I get to the aisle I was searching for I honestly want to faint. There are so many different diaper bags to choose from! Walking slowly down the aisle, I scan the bags for one that just screams out at me. After pacing it three times I'd given up hope when something catches my eye. Tucked behind some other bags, almost hidden, is a medium size bag that is light blue with bubbles all over it. Grabbing it up I smile, now to find just one more.
"Leah?"
I turn to see Chance walking around looking for me. "Over here. Come help me find a bag for Jake."
Chance turn's and spots me, making his way over with our past purchases. "Leah you have one in your hand."
"I know but you need two in case one gets dirt, lost, or damaged. Jake might also want to leave one in his car just in case. Just pick another bag."
He rolls his eyes with a grin and walks the aisle just like I had. Stopping at the opposite end for a moment he picks up two separate bags. Both of them are the same size as the one I'd picked up. One is an adorable cheetah print while the other is a soft pink with flowers and butterflies on it. I smile, pointing to the cheetah print back and turning in search for bibs and pacifiers. I found them on the next aisle over. This went on and on until we had everything on the list but a car seat, a crib, and a changing station. I sign looking at the large selection before breaking down and calling Jake. He answers on the second ring. "Hey what's wrong? Is Joslyn okay?"
"She's fine Jake. I'm holding her now. We have everything on the list except her crib, changing station, and car seat. What did you have in mind to get her?"
"I don't know Leah. I don't know anything about that stuff."
I can just picture him running a hand through his hair and scratching the back of his head. "Well neither do I." Chance holds his hand out for the phone, not looking away from the rows of car seats in front of us. "Jake it's Chance. If your wanting something simple I can build the crib and changing station when we get back. I have more than plenty of wood and it will save a bit of money."
"…"
"No. Jake really it's not a problem. Alright. Bye." Chance ends the call and hands me my phone back, which I shove in my pocket.
"All we need is a carseat and the bedding for her crib. I can make measurements around whatever we get."
I nod and we quickly decide on the car seats. Yes I said seats. Chance and I had a little argument about it but when Joslyn woke up I gave her to Chance and sent him to the front to ask the woman for water to make her a bottle. He left our numerous things up front waiting on me to pay for when I found the seats. For Jake I just picked a simple black and pink one, for the extra one I chose a black one with cheetah on the inside. Once I found a worker to help me carry them, I went up front to pay. Just as the cashier handed me the credit card and receipt, Chance comes in with a smiling Joslyn and empty bottle.
"She drank the entire thing." He sounded so surprised I just had to laugh. Then I noticed his cloths. "You changed?"
He looks away, a blush covering his cheeks. "She spit up on my shoulder when I burped her. Both times."
The cashier as well as myself doubled over with laughter. Chance grumbling the whole time. Taking as many bags as I could handle while holding Joslyn, Chance and the guy who'd helped me carry the seats headed out to the car to pack everything up for the trip home. Yeah we hadn't planned on coming out today but Jake needed help and was to prideful to ask so we made the trip up. Which he'll never know.
"Taco Bell?"
I groan and smile. "Yes. Go ahead and grab Jake two nacho supreme's. I want chalupas."
Jake POV
I'd been working on cars like mad all day in the shop behind Chance and Leah's. Paul was the only other one working today. He'd been filling me in and answering all my annoying questions. Also he'd helped me out on finding a place. Said there used to be an apartment for rent around Forks awhile back but he wasn't sure if it was still up for grabs. I had to figure something out fast. There just isn't enough room at dads for us all.
"Hey Jake…"
I turn to Paul who's on his break and searching for something on the office computer. Whipping my hands I walk over to the door. "Yeah?"
"Two things, one I think I found a place for you if ya want it. Long term. It's not too far from here out in the woods a little ways. Here look."
He turns the screen and I come closer to look the description of the house over and view a couple pictures with it. It's small with only one floor and two bedrooms but it looked okay. I saved the page under my name to look at later and get the contact info. "Thanks Paul. What was the second thing?"
"Can I met your daughter?" He didn't look at me, acting like it didn't matter to him one way or the other. I know differently.
"Yeah. If you don't make her cry with that dog face then I know she'll love everybody." I glance at his reaction out of the corner of my eye; he's smirking while shaking his head. "Watch it Black."
With a smirk of my own and roll of my eyes I head back into the shop to finish working.
Leah POV
I ate on the way back from P.A. so I'd be able to unpack everything and help Jake get it situated while he ate his food and washed up from working. I turn to look back and check on Jos. She's sound asleep again. I think it's just being in the car that lulls her to sleep. She has her new fleche powder rainbow blanket tucked around her and the stuff wolf we'd found with her tucked at her side. I smile at the cute picture she made and quickly take my phone out, snapping a shot and saving it to show Jake later. Chance has work cells for all the guys who work with Sam and just added his contact info to it if they worked for him too. So far only Paul and Embry have started working with Chance. Now Jake does. Only down side is that the cells have calling only. I look at the picture for a long time with a smile on my face before a warm rough hand takes mine. "Do you want kids Leah?"
I look over at Chance and nod. "Not in the near future but someday I'd like to have a couple. No more than three."
He nods. "When is Emily due again? It's close isn't it?"
My mind freezes. When is Emily due? It seems like she's been pregnant for a while. "Ohm…next month on the seventh I'm pretty sure…"
He just shakes his head with a smile. "I'll ask Sam when he's taking off again and find out for sure so Emily won't know you forgot."
I give him a sheepish smile. "Thanks."
He shrugs, bringing my hand up and kissing my fingers. "Anything for you love."
