A New Kind of Someday

Chapter 36

JE spent time developing her characters

I spend time redeveloping her characters

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Previously…

"Little Girl, that is not a problem anymore. June and I are really enjoyingEach others company in fact, I thought I would invite her down for this weekend. She's anxious to see and hold Jordan and Emily, that's if Les and Ben let anyone else have a chance to hold them."

"I told you I was going to be a hands on Dad, Tank."

"Yea and a lips on husband for Steph Les?'

"You got that right Tank - Life's Good ."

"Come on you two let's go to the hospital and see Julie." said Steph laughing.

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We were on our way to Hopkins when Julie called. "Steph, the doctors have released me. I'm going to be home soon. Can Ella make me a chocolate cake, with chocolate icing and chocolate chips on top?"

"I'm sure she would love to Julie. She should be home by now so give her a call and tell her what you want okay sweetie. We will see you soon."

I sent a text to Jesse "Take the babies up to your room…I want to beat Les to them."

We had barely pulled up to the house when Les threw open the door and ran into the house and up the steps. I sauntered in and walked sedately up the steps and to Jesse's room knocked softly on the door and went in.

"WHERE ARE THE BABIES! WHO HAS THE BABIES?" yelled Les. "STEPHANIE - WHERE DID YOU TAKE THE BABIES"

Jesse and I were quickly changing the babies into their new outfits. Jordan was wearing a Trenton Bombshell football jersey and Emily had on a Trenton Bombshell cheerleading outfit. The colors were Red, Black and White. I handed Jordan a plush football and Emily a plush megaphone.

"Stephanie you come out and bring the babies with you." yelled Les laughing.

I called him on the phone and when he answered it he could hardly say a word because he was laughing so hard.

"What are you going to do if I don't come out with the babies?"

"You'll find out tonight"

"OOOhhh Les that does sound promising."

"Where are you? I haven't seen the babies for hours."

"You won't recognize them Les they have changed so much in the 4 hours you haven't seen them. Why Jordan has grown a mustache and you should see Emily she's a real live bombshell." Jesse took an eyebrow pencil and penciled in a mustache on Jordan. I took off my suit and pulled on a Trenton Bombshell Jersey and shorts.

"Stephanie Santos you have exactly 1 minute to …."

"…to what Lester Santos? Are you looking for us?" I said opening the door.

He was standing in the hallway, his suit coat off, his tie askew, his hair mussed, his shirt sleeves rolled up - his green eyes dancing and his lopsided grin from ear to ear. He was without a doubt the most handsome man I had ever seen. He took my breath away. He walked up to me holding both babies and put his arms around us and drew us to him. He bent his head and kissed me then he kissed Emily and Jordan. "The three of you are my heart. Let me look at you - Emily you are a gorgeous cheerleader and Jordan look at your mustache! Are you the quarterback? Throw Daddy a pass Jordan."

We started down the stairs and when we got to the bottom Les was giving out more kisses. We walked into the great room where he handed Emily to his Mom and Jordan to Ella. He threw me over his shoulder smacked my ass and ran out the door to the pool.

"You are in so much trouble Beautiful, keeping me from the babies, changing out of that sexy suit without my help…." and into the pool we went laughing. When we surfaced he put his hands on each side of my face. "I love you more everyday Steph whatever you want if I can get it for you I will, just ask."

"I want you, Jordan and Emily and I want your green eyed babies Les that's all I want."

He looked down at me and smiled. "Well, you have me and Jordan and Emily - want to start working on my green eyed babies?"

All around us guys were jumping in the pool. Job was an excellent swimmer thanks to all his water therapy Nix and Trouble not so much - it must be a Boxer thing -all splash no form and depending on Cal and Hal for saving them.

I was oblivious to all that was going on around us. "Yes."

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"Steph your cell phone is ringing non stop" yelled Tank.

"What does the caller ID say Tank?."

"Fungus"

"Les, that's Morelli."

"Fungus Beautiful?"

"Hand me the phone Tank please."

"What do you want Joe?"

"While your sister, mother, father and Klaughn were in Maryland they forgot to take something with them."

"Joe I just not in the mood for your riddles."

"It's not a riddle Cupcake. Your sister left Angie, Mary Alice and Lisa home alone. She left Angie in charge with bread, peanut butter, jelly and milk and no money. The electricity was turned off 5 days ago, the milk went sour and they ran out of diapers."

"Oh my God Joe!"

"Angie did the best she could washing tea towels in the bathtub until the water was turned off. They have been eating out of the neighbor's garbage. Steph, I caught Angie shoplifting milk and apple juice this afternoon. I picked up Mary Alice and Lisa and took them to my mother. I have to turn them into Child Protective Services Steph."

"No Joe you can't! Les and I will be up in a couple of hours please keep them at your Mom's house We are on our way."

"Tank get the jet ready. Does anybody know where Hunter is?"

"Ummm Steph Hunter had a date and I don't think he was coming home and his phone is off." stammered Hal.

"Okay, I can't wait, Les, we need to change and get to Trenton. I'll explain on the way." Does anybody know where Beth is? "

"I'm here Steph what's going on?"

"Follow us upstairs while we get into dry clothes. Hunter is ahhh busy and we can't…"

""Beth, Hunter is out screwing.."grinned Les.

"Lester Santos! We need a lawyer in Trenton, hopefully one that can help us with Child Protective Services."

"I'll get on it and find one. I'm going with you."

We ran back down the steps and stopped at Ella and Ginny.

They were holding Emily and Jordan and had a bag with clothes, diapers and bottles packed for them. "We're coming too."

We had to take the bigger plane, so many of the guys wanted to come also.

Les, called and had cars waiting for us, Beth called Hunter's old firm and one of the new partners specialized in family law and custody cases. I talked with her and explained the situation. She started handling it on her end. I called Hector and had him go with Rafe and Silvio over to my sister's house and take pictures of everything. The babies had fallen asleep when I turned to Les and indicated I wanted to go back to the bedroom of the plane.

"Les, I know you didn't sign on for this. I can't leave my nieces in this situation. When I heard what happened I just forged ahead and never even asked you for your opinion. I can't expect you to just deal with 3 more kids who will no doubt need counseling after what they have been through…"

"Sshhh Beautiful. one of the reasons I love you - is your capacity to love and include everyone into your family circle. Angie, Mary Alice and Lisa are your nieces I already love them. They are going to need us. Now, what we have to do is call Brian and John to stop the house we are building and figure out a new floor plan with 3 additional bedrooms. You know what this means don't you? Jordan and I are seriously out numbered! Now give me some kisses while we have 5 minutes of privacy before the guys start knocking on the door telling us we need to buckle up to land."

The plane landed, I could see all the SUV's waiting. Les and I were each holding a baby. Les reached out and grabbed my hand when the plane door opened. We stepped out of the plane and I looked around.

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Stephanie Michelle Santos had returned to Trenton and she did not even closely resemble the woman who had left months ago. With Les by her side and her family surrounding her she was a force to behold and no one would ever doubt it again.