Day 12: By the Fire

Addison remembered a much simpler time, when she would wake up on a snowy December morning and her kids would rush into her room, excited to play in the winter miracle. Now Zenia was off in college, Zander would be out in a few years, and her house already felt incredibly empty.

She turned into her husband's side, appreciating his warmth, and he sleepily wrapped his arms around her, pulling her closer. A few more minutes wouldn't hurt anyone, so she snuggled with Zed and fell right back asleep.

A few hours later, they both woke up and got out of bed, taking advantage of the Monday off and staying in their pajamas. They were still rubbing sleep from their eyes as they went downstairs, the faint sounds of the television emanating toward them. Zed went for the kitchen to get started on breakfast, so Addison made it her job to shut off the TV, most likely left on by Zander after he fell asleep the previous night.

Addison paused in the doorway, seeing Zander laying on the floor, cuddling with his friend, Nunzio, by the fireplace. Addison had known Nunz had come over to watch movies which, according to Zander, was just them hanging out as friends because he was allowed to have guy friends who he didn't want to date. Addison vaguely believed him, but her and Zed had decided to let them hang out in the living room. Nunz was supposed to leave at midnight, but she figured since both her and Zed fell asleep, the kids had to have too. She couldn't be mad at them. Plus, they looked really adorable.

Addison turned off the TV and went into the kitchen, standing next to Zed at the stove. "They fell asleep on the floor," she told him. "They look very cute."

Zed chuckled, reaching around her for the salt. "Don't even think about meddling."

"I wasn't! Just an observation." He gave her an unbelieving look and she rolled her eyes. "You should see them! They're cuddling by the fireplace! It's adorable!"

"Ssh. You're way too excited."

"I want him to be happy!"

"Which won't happen if you meddle."

Addison pouted, staring at the wall. "I'm so bored though."

"Get a hobby."

"You don't have a hobby," she countered.

"I have a full time job of keeping you out of trouble."

She glared at him, letting out a growl that made him laugh.