Alright, I was really busy for a while. I was gone almost everyday, leaving only a small amount of time to focus on my other stuff that I needed to do, and then I also did not have any inspiration for this story. It seemed to final last chapter that I am having to force myself to continue writing, so bare with me if this chapter it short and not well written. I am having to magically pull another rabbit out of my hat after wowing the audience with one last time. So, I hope that you all ENJOY!

Erik analyzed the instructions as he mixed the batter. He added the correct number of eggs and milk and poured it all into a pan before placing it in the oven. He glanced at the book again before checking the clock to see how long he had to wait.

"Erik!" Erik ran into the bedroom and stood next to the bed.

"What is it, my angel?" Christine blushed slightly and smiled.

"I was wondering if you could take Royden and occupy him. Rose is trying to eat but he keeps wanting to pull her back down next to him." Erik looked down and saw that Royden was indeed trying to pull Rose away from Christine's breast and set him down next to him so he would have company.

Erik could not help it as a wide smile spread across his face as he gazed down at his family. His family. Oh, how long he had always wanted to say that! He knew that Christine was his angel, his wife, but not really what he would call 'family' as much as lover of his soul. No, he now had two beautiful children and a gorgeous wife to call his family. Even though it had already been two weeks, he still felt immense love swell up in him whenever he saw his children or Christine.

Erik nodded and picked Royden up, cradling him in his arms. Royden snuggled closer and stared about him, still trying to grasp the world. Erik turned and sat down in a chair next to the bed and watch Christine. Christine gave him another smile before settling in to let Rose feed to her hearts content.

After the birth, Madame Giry had ordered Christine to stay in bed a little longer to regain her strength, but Erik had pushed that little while into two weeks, but Christine was not complaining. She was enjoying being able to spend the whole day with either one or both children in her arms, while Erik took care of all three of them and spent as much time with them as possible. Christine also enjoyed breastfeeding both of them, even though they were sometimes a little pushy, literally, about being the center of attention. But, she knew that she only had a short time to have them bond with her before they began to crawl and walk to other places.

Erik loved watching this scene, but he remembered that he had cake baking and he needed to make sure that it did not burn. He set Royden down next to Christine, giving all of them a kiss on the forehead, laughing when Rose pushed him away as she was focused, before going back to the kitchen. When he came back, leaving the cake to cool, he sat down on the bed and held Rose as Christine pulled her away and set her in his arms. Suddenly, Christine spoke up.

"Oh, Erik, when Madame Giry brought me my mail, I found an invitation to the New Years Eve ball! I know that it is only in a couple days, but I thought that perhaps we could attend. What do you think?"

Erik thought for a few moments before answering. "If you wish to go, I will attend as well. But we will need to find someone or have Madame Giry take care of Rose and Royden while we are away."

Christine gazed longingly down at the twins. "I would hate to leave them so soon, but this is a once a year event and I so wish to get out and be among people again before staying down here for the winter with the twins."

Erik frowned. "The twins and I are not people?"

Christine rolled her eyes. "Of course you all are, but I meant grown ups, and yes, you are a grown up, but I meant a grown up that is not wanting to kiss me every ten seconds."

Erik felt himself blush slightly. It was true, he had hardly been able to keep his hands off her, except for the thought that he might hurt her. For some reason, the glow of motherhood shown around her face like the halo of a heavenly angel, which was something he could not resist. He cleared his throat and said, "Well, the may be true, but I do understand what you are saying. We will go, and you can wear one of the many ball gowns you own, and no, you are not too fat for them. I can easily let them out if needed. I will have to make you a mask to wear..."

"Oh, the invitation sent a white mask with it too wear, one much like yours, that I can wear."

"Alright, then I will just need to contact Madame Giry and tell her that we are going to the ball."

Christine shook her head. "No, do not tell her that. I am afraid that she will think that we are being stupid for leaving the twins just to go upstairs. No, tell her that we are going out for dinner and a night somewhere in town to celebrate New Years."

Erik nodded before heading back to bring some cake for his bride.

So, how was it? I was able to pull the rabbit out! Yay for me! LOL :) It also had fluff and not just romancy, Erik and Christine romance, but the love of a mother and father for their children. What can I say, I love LOVE. Please review, and let me know what you all like it! Until next chapter, Li Li