A/N:: A little short, sort of a filler… enjoy!
Chapter 37:
After Lulu's doctor's appointment, they headed to Kelly's. As they looked at the menus at their table Dante wondered what disgusting things Lulu was craving at the moment. Sitting on the table was uncomfortable but he didn't say anything because he would know that he would lose the argument because Lulu had two people growing inside of her that liked to use her as a punching bag.
"So how are you doing?" Lulu ventured.
"I could use another coat when we get back home," Dante admitted. "So are you going to nurse me back to health?"
Lulu laughed. "If you are a good boy, the answer is yes."
Dante scowled. "Does that mean I have to try whatever disgusting thing you are craving at the moment?"
Lulu studied her menu, not answering Dante's question. Something on the menu caught her eye. Then something else did. She fought the urge to rub her hands together. Dante was going to live to regret what he offered.
"Well are you?" Dante asked again. "Going to make me eat something gross?"
"I don't know yet," Lulu admitted. "I am not craving anything at the moment."
"What? Are you sure you are feeling okay? I can take you back to GH if you want," Dante said.
"Just because I am not craving something doesn't mean anything is wrong. Stop being overdramatic, Dante," Lulu scolded.
"I can't help it; I'm going to be a Daddy in a few months. We are going to have two little people depending on us for everything. I am over-protectiveness mode."
Lulu laughed. "I should get used to it. I am the youngest child plus the only girl."
"I think I am going to get the Kelly's Special. What are you going to get?" Dante closed the menu.
"The motz sticks to start off with. Then I am going to have the double bacon cheeseburger with some sauerkraut and a large order of fries." Lulu closed the menu.
Her craving wasn't so bad. Dante thought. She had worse for sure. The server came to take their orders. She did a double take when she was writing Lulu's order down.
"She was turning green!" Dante said when the server left. "See I am not the only one who thinks what you crave is gross."
"Keep that up and you will have to coat your behind and Thor by yourself," Lulu warned him. "And sleep on the sofa for the night or until the babies are born. I have not decided yet"
That wiped the smirk off Dante's face. "Fine, I will try it."
"Stop pouting, what kind of example are you going to set for our kids if you act like one of them?" Lulu asked.
Dante smiled. "That is the first time that you said our kids. It's the best sounding words ever."
"I called them our kids before," Lulu pointed out.
"No, I have always called them our baby. You wouldn't let me near you in the courtroom; you kept on calling them yours. You were bound and determined to raise the babies on your own," Dante reminded her. "You were going to completely shut me out of your and our babies' lives."
"But look at us now," Lulu beamed. "You were relentless trying to weasel your way back into my life."
"Weasel?" Dante repeated. "That is a bit harsh, don't you think? I may have been overzealous in my pursuit to get you back in my life. I may have found a way for you to live with me again. I did everything for you, babe. I love you. "
"Love me enough to try the cheeseburger?" Lulu asked as the server set her plate in front of her.
Dante eyed her. "You can't be serious. I have poison oak on my nether regions and you are making me try your food? Haven't I've been tortured enough?"
"No, I cannot say you have."
They turned to see who came in. It was Nikolas. "Hey sis. I heard you had another doctor's appointment. All is well I hope?"
"All is great. Luka Anglo was holding his sister's hand," Lulu beamed. "We are just about to have some dinner, care to join us?"
Nikolas pulled up a chair to their table. "What are you eating, Lulu? Its smells like a cheeseburger with something extra added to it."
Lulu picked up the burger, taking a big bite out of it. "It's a double-bacon cheese burger with extra sauerkraut. It's yummy."
"If you say so." Dante nodded to Dante. "Are you going to make him try some?"
"If he knows what is good for him, he will try it and like it," Lulu said. "He is pulling the wounded bird card."
Nikolas laughed. "Lucky told me about your tussle with Mother Nature and her biting you in the ass."
Lulu snorted. "That is a very PC way to put it, big brother."
"Hey!" Dante protested. "You are my wife! You are supposed to be on my side!"
Lulu took another bite of her cheeseburger to keep from answering. "This is so good. Are you sure you don't want to a bite?" She held it out for Dante to try.
Nikolas looked amused. "You should try it, Dante."
Dante took the cheeseburger from Lulu and took a bite. He grimaced at the awful taste. Both Lulu and her brother began to laugh. Dante tried to chew it without the burger touching his tongue.
"Why are you here, Nikolas?" Lulu asked. "I know you are my brother and you love me, but there has to be another reason."
"Oh no reason," Nikolas said airily. "Can't I just check on my brother-in-law?"
"Now you are really up to something," Lulu pointed out. "What are you up to, Nik?"
"All in due time, little sister. All in due time." Nikolas rose from his chair. "It was great to see you today and thank you for telling me that the babies are okay." He kissed the top of her head. "See you soon."
Dante handed her back the cheeseburger. "Why do I have a sinking feeling?"
"My brother is a Cassadine, they do that to people."
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