Chapter 29
3 months later...
It is now June and the kids are out of school. The twins are 4 months old and are developing their own personalities.
Marlee has dark hair like her dad and dark blue eyes. She looks just like her dad. Jonathan has blond hair and hazel eyes. He looks just like his mom. They are absolutely beautiful and growing wonderfully.
It's close to Brady's birthday and he is turning 8.
Brady is on the little league baseball team and practices in the yard. Belle is still in dance and loves it. She also enjoys skating and swimming.
Marlena has decided to go back to work and have her breast milk extracted with a breast pump so she doesn't have to be home to nurse the twins. She is happy to finally be back at work. Martha takes care of the twins during the day. Once Frank and Martha go back to Colorado they are going to get Chelsea back. They are waiting until the twins are at least a year old.
Everyone is fascinated by the twins and how fast they have grown. They are already able to hold their heads up for a short time. They are discovering the world around them and becoming their own person.
Belle has now warmed up to her little brother and sister now and loves spending time with them. She loves being a big sister.
All the kids are playing in the pool and having a grand time.
Marlena has the twins in their carriers so they can see what's going on while she watches the kids. John is still at work. Frank and Martha are outside watching the kids as well and keeping Marlena and the twins company.
"Marlena, I am so proud of you." Martha tells her daughter.
Marlena looks over at her mom.
"Proud of me? Why?"
"Because you have made such a good life for yourself. You are married to a wonderful man, have 6 beautiful, wonderful kids, a great career, a beautiful home and family and friends who love you. If Sam could just see you now."
Marlena smiles at her mom.
"Yeah she would love her nieces and nephews and would spoil them rotten. I love my life. I couldn't ask for more. I have been truly blessed, mama."
"Yes you have." Frank tells his daughter.
Marlena looks over at her dad.
"Thanks daddy."
"Your welcome, sugar."
Suddenly they hear a loud scream coming from the pool and they all turn and look towards the scream.
Turns out Brady is jumping off the diving board and trying to land on the girls, pretending to be Superman.
Marlena quickly gets up and goes over to her stepson.
"Brady Victor Black! What have I told you about doing that? You could hurt someone very badly. If I find you doing it again, you will have to get out of the pool for the rest of the day. Understand?"
Brady has a sad look on his face as he looks at his stepmother.
Yes, mommy, I'm sorry."
Marlena softens her expression.
"Okay. I love you."
Brady grins back at his stepmother.
"I love you too, mommy."
Marlena smiles back at him as she heads back over to her parents and the twins.
Martha is the first one to speak up.
"Is everything okay?"
"Yeah, Brady was jumping off the board and trying to jump on the girls. Nobody was hurt, thankfully."
"Thank God." Martha sighs.
Frank grins.
"Typical little boy."
Marlena and Martha look up at Frank with an expression of daggers; saying don't egg him on.
He just keeps a smirk on his face and puts his head down.
They hear John's SUV pulling up the drive and heading into the garage. Belle and Brady notice and get out of the pool to see their dad. Marlena is happy to see her husband.
"Daddy! You're home! We missed you!"
John is glad to see his kids.
"Hey! I missed you too!" John tells the kids.
Belle jumps into her dad's arms as Brady grabs onto his free arm. They head towards the pool where everyone is.
Marlena gets up to greet her husband.
"Hi, John."
"Hi, Doc."
The kids get down and get back in the pool as John and Marlena embrace give each other a yummy kiss almost forgetting about Martha and Frank sitting there.
One of the twins giggles and breaks them from their reverie.
"The twins are happy to see their daddy, John." Marlena tells her husband.
"I happy to see them too." He says as he goes over to them and greets them. They both laugh and squirm in their excitement over seeing their dad. John plays with them for a little while as Marlena, Martha and Frank watch.
Sami is bringing Will over so he can play with Belle and Brady in the pool.
John finishes up with the twins and then comes back over to his wife and puts his arm around her and whispers in her ear.
"I got a surprise for you later tonight, pretty lady."
Marlena gets a mischevious look in her eye knowing exactly what John has planned for the two of them.
She whispers back.
"I can't wait."
They both laugh and hug and Martha and Frank just stand their with confused looks on their faces.
Chapter 30 coming soon...possible NC-17
