co-written by RatedrKjErIcHo

Ted looked over at Amber as they drove home. "You know what I think? I think you and Randy butt heads because you're so much a like." He said. Amber looked over at him.

"Then what exactly does that say about you?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean if I'm so much like Randy, then you're marrying him."

Ted looked at her. "Please don't say it like that."

She laughed. "Well, you said it."

"Okay, you're not exactly alike but you both are stubborn."

"You see stubbornness, I see passion." She said. He turned to look at her after they pulled into the driveway.

"I am going to have my hands full aren't I?"

"Not if you remember that I'm always right." she said smiling.

"God, I love you." He said.

"Me or Randy?" She said teasingly as she got out of the car and they headed into the house. She barely got inside when he picked her up.

"I love you. Randy isn't really my type." He laughed as he carried her to the bedroom.

A few days later, Amber decided to go visit Holly. She knew they were back from vacation. She had called the hospital but they said Holly was taking a leave of absence. She pulled up into the driveway and knocked on the backdoor.

"Hey, sis." Holly said when she answered. "What's going on?"

"I just wanted to come and see you. And to see how your vacation was." Amber said walking in.

"It was great. Can I get you some coffee or tea?"

"Coffee is fine." Holly nodded and poured her a cup.

Holly poured herself one and they sat down at the kitchen table. "Amber, I'm sorry for before I left. I just know you don't like Alex. But I shouldn't have went off like I did. I'm sorry."

"Alex kind of grows on you after awhile. He takes good care of you."

"He does." Holly smiled. "He's not rushing me to get pregnant again even though I know he really wants a baby."

"He wants a baby?" Amber asked. She found it a little strange.

"Yeah. Why?"

"It's just usually it's the wife who wants the baby so much." Amber replied.

"I do but I'm not in a rush. I'm only 22. I have plenty of time to have kids. But Alex really wants one. I mean all he talks about is having a son. And I want to give him that." Holly said. "But I'm glad he's not rushing me. I just want to really heal from the miscarriage. But we did talk and we decided to let nature decide."

"I think that's a good idea." Amber said.

"So you're getting married in three weeks. You excited?"

"I'm nervous."

"You shouldn't be. You and Ted are meant for each other. You will have a long and happy marriage. Besides you guys have been together for awhile."

"Yeah..Randy apologized to him. Well...sorta. I...I just love him so much. You know...?"

"I know." Holly smiled. "So, what else happened while I was gone?'

"Not much. Just the usual me and Randy fight."

"You guys are always fighting about something." Holly laughed. "Dad always said you guys were too much alike."

"Seems to be a popular opinion. Teddy told me the same thing."

"Well he's right. You both are stubborn and will stand your ground on whatever you take a stand against." Holly laughed. "So, how about a family dinner? With all of us?"

"I think that's a good idea. Did you wanna come with me tomorrow for my final fitting?"

"Of course." She smiled. "So, did you want to stay for lunch?"

"Are you cooking or we going out?"

"I thought we could go have lunch at The Bistro. Then maybe do a little shopping. If you don't have anything to do."

"I'm off from work today. What about you? You normally work on Wednesday."

"Yeah. I'm taking a leave of absence. I just can't work with the babies right now. Alex supports my decision. So I'm taking some time. I get to be a housewife." She laughed.

Amber laughed. "Then you better have cupcakes and muffins every time I come over."

"Deal." Holly replied.

"This family dinner. Alex's godfather isn't going to be there is he?"

"No. I'm not inviting him. I meant our family. My siblings and their spouses or boyfriends. And me and Alex. That's it."

"Good. I'm sorry. I know he raised Alex but he's creepy."

Holly laughed. "I agree. I only put up with him for Alex. But thankfully, we don't have to go over there too often."

"So lets go get mani/pedis. Ooh and maybe a smoothie."

"Sounds good." Holly smiled and got her purse and keys. Once all the doors were locked, they headed out the back and she set the alarm. They got into her SUV and headed to the nail salon.

Randy sat at the restaurant and waited for Alex to show up for lunch. He looked up as Alex sat down.

"So, what's up with lunch?" Alex asked.

"I just wanted to talk to you and see how things were. With you and with Holly." He said to him. "I wanted to know how she is after the miscarriage."

"She's getting better everyday. She is taking a leave of absence from work. Working with the babies is too hard on her. And we're leaving it up to chance about when we get pregnant again."

'That's a good thing. You guys haven't been married all that long. You need to take time and enjoy life without a child. Enjoying being married." Randy replied to him. "I'm glad she's healing. I worry about her."

"She's fine, Randy. I would never let anything hurt her."

"I know. I trust you to take care of my sister. Just don't rush her into another baby."

"I would never do that."

"Good." Randy replied. "Then my work as a brother is done."

Alex laughed. He wasn't going to rush her. If it happened, it happened. He knew John wouldn't be pleased but he didn't care. He would just have to realize that it would happen when it was suppose to.

"You're a good brother."

"I try to be. Nothing means more to me than my family." Alex nodded as they had lunch.

Holly arrived home after shopping with Amber. She was shocked to find Alex's godfather waiting at the door.

"Can I help you John?" She asked him.

"I was looking for Alex. He wasn't at work so I thought maybe you guys were taking the day together."

"No. I just went shopping with my sister."

"How lovely. Can you just have Alex give me a call when he gets home?"

"Of course." She replied.

"Thank you, Holly." He said as he walked back to his car.

She unlocked the door and headed in. She put up everything she had brought and got things ready for dinner. She had called Alex on his cell phone and he said that he had met Randy for lunch and then headed back to the office. She told him that John had stopped by and wanted him to call him.

Alex hung up with Holly and called John. "I told you to talk to me only. Not my wife." Alex said when John picked up.

"You wouldn't answer my calls."

"What do you want?" Alex asked him.

"I wanted to know how the baby making was coming and don't take that tone with me."

Alex sighed. "It will take time. Just give us time to get pregnant again."

"Alright but I want her pregnant soon." John said hanging up.

Alex sighed and hung up. He wished John would get off his back about a baby. He wasn't in a rush. Both he and Holly were young. They had plenty of time to have children.

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