Thirty-Seven
Manoso Family
Julie
Today is our reveal party, the girls and I are beyond excited. Daddy's going to make us a huge breakfast since we'll be too busy to eat lunch and then Aunt Alecia is coming to pick us up so we can finalize the party details with Harry.
It was awesome seeing the babies on the big screen. I cried when baby #1 started stirring at the sound of my voice. I tried telling my mom about it, but she really wasn't paying much attention. Ron, on the other hand was listening to everything I said. He thought it was pretty cool too.
I told Ron about my audition. He was excited for me and told me that he would come to every single show, I know he was kidding but I love how supportive he is. I asked him how the counselling is going, he said it wasn't going that great. I guess my mom isn't really putting all her efforts into what their marriage counselor is suggesting. He also told me that my mom is taking my brother and sister to my grandparents' house for Thanksgiving, which means he'll be alone. I felt bad, so I asked Mom and Dad if he could come to Barbados with us. Daddy called Ron and invited him which made me super thrilled.
"Jules, Chef Papi is about to start making breakfast. Come upstairs when you're ready."
"Okay mom, I'll be up in a few minutes." After I finished getting dressed, I joined my family upstairs. My dad had his chef hat perched on his head and he was wearing a black apron that Steph ordered especially for him. It has a red heart embroidered on it that reads Stephanie Loves Ranger and on the inside of three hearts she'd added our names. He looks so cute when he's making breakfast. I love seeing this side of my dad. Until he met Stephanie, he was always so stoic and mysterious. She changed him big time. She brought out all of the good things he was hiding inside.
"Sissy, hurry we have to eat so we can take care of business." Emma Belle said, tapping Julie's chair.
"Good morning Chef Papi and Mama." I said kissing them on the cheek and sat down next to my sisters.
"What's for breakfast?" I asked as I took a sip of my juice.
"It's a surprise, sweetheart." Daddy answered. "Babe, go sit down and I'll serve my beautiful girls." My mom and dad have the best relationship. They're so good together. They show us what real love is supposed to be, we've never seen them argue or be mad at each other. "Aunt Alecia will be here at ten-thirty, Lily and Raphael will take you where you need to go." My overprotective dad said. He doesn't want us to be out and about without our guards.
"What do you want your dad and I to do for the party?" Steph asked.
"You two don't have to lift a finger. This is our party and we're taking care of everything. Well, Harry has taken care of all the details."
"Mama, what are you and Papi going to do while we're gone?" Emma Belle asked.
"I don't know. Maybe I'll take a nice long bubble bath, or a nap or just relax in the backyard. But there is one thing that I definitely will be doing."
"What's that mama?" Anna Grace asked.
"I'll be missing you girls, that's for sure."
"We'll miss you too, but it will all be worth it." I told my mom.
"Breakfast is now served my beauties." Daddy carried two platters to the middle of the table and brought the coffee carafe that Steph got as a shower gift.
"Let's see what deliciousness Chef Papi has prepared for us." My mom said, lifting the covers off the platters.
Emma Belle
We get to go finish planning our party with Uncle Harry and Auntie Alecia. I can't wait to find out if we're having brothers or sisters. Seeing the babies on tv was super dooper cool. They're so tiny. Sissy started crying when she talked to the one sleeping inside Azuree's tummy. It was so cute watching the baby move its feet and fingers. I giggled when I saw it sucking its thumb. We're so lucky we got to see them inside Samantha and Azuree's tummies.
Daddy made us a big beakfast with Mickey Mouse pancakes, waffles, french toast, bacon, sausages, fried potatoes, scrambled eggs, and fruit.
"This looks so yummy. I can't wait to dig in." I said when Papi, put the pancakes on my plate. "Ohhhh, the pancakes are so so delish."
"Are you excited about the party girls?" Mama asked.
"Yeppers, we've been planning for so long and the day is finally here." I'm super excited to see the cake, we picked out a really cute one. "What do you think we're going to have, boys or girls? I want brothers."
Anna Grace
Boy oh boy I am super duper happy about today. Papi made us a yummy breakfast and we are going to see Harry to finish planning the party. Our Mickey Mouse pancakes were so good, they had a cute face on them. The waffles had white chocolate chips and little purple fruit.
"Mama, you really gonna miss us while we're gone today?"
"You bet I will. I don't know how I'm going to manage without you girls." My beautiful mom said tapping my nose with her finger.
"You won't have to miss us for eve, we won't be gone that long." I told my Mama hugging her tight..
"I know, but I'll do my best to manage." She said.
"Mama, my sisters and me don't have anything to wear for the party."
"Yes, you do. Your mom and I bought each of you outfits while we were in New York." Daddy said.
"Oh Papi, you and Mama are the best." I hugged my parents. "Tonight is gonna be wowie wow wow. I can't wait."
Carlos
When my youngest girl announced they didn't have anything to wear for the reveal party, I about dropped to my knees in hysterical laughter. She's definitely a mini Stephanie. I gave my wife a quizzical look to which she returned me her signature "what?" look.
"Like mother like daughter, right Babe?" I said winking at my beautiful wife.
"What can I say Tiger, they have a great role model."
"They certainly do." I surprised her when I took a huge bite of french toast. The alarm signaled a vehicle approaching. "Girls, if you're finished, go upstairs and brush your teeth Alecia is here."
"Okay Papi." My daughters replied in unison. They went to their rooms to do as instructed. I looked at my wife, she had my heart racing.
"Oh boy." Was all she said, knowing full well what was going through my mind.
I went to the front door while Stephanie began clearing the table. Marcus ran to me waiting for me to scoop him up. "Ranger, it's been so long since I've seen you. I've missed you and Stephanie."
"Good morning Carlos. Marcus, let the man breath." Alecia said smiling.
"We've missed you too, buddy. How's it going?" I asked as I rubbed the top of his head. "Come in." I led them to the kitchen. "The girls will be down shortly."
"Wonder Woman, I've missed you big time." Marcus said the second he saw Stephanie.
"I've missed you too Mini B. How is it that you're hanging out with all the girls today?"
"Dad's working and the baby is with Miss Valarie."
"Ah, I see." Steph said, hugging him. "Did you guys eat? There is plenty of food if you're hungry."
"We're had breakfast with Val and family."
Our two younger girls came running down the stairs and straight into the kitchen. Anna Grace ran to the basement stairs yelling, "Come on Sissy, Auntie Alecia is here. Hurry up." I couldn't help but smile at her excitement.
I went outside to give the security team a few last minute instructions. "I don't need to remind you that you are both to have eyes on everyone at all times. Is that understood?"
"Sir, yes sir." They both replied standing at attention. "Understood Sir." Raphael answered.
"Lily, you know Anna Grace hasn't learned when to use her filter, I've tried to explain the TMI rule but she's yet to understand. Make sure she doesn't tell everyone her life story."
"Yes sir." Lily replied with a slight laugh. "We've been working on it."
"Good, keep up the good work both of you. I appreciate all you do for my family."
Stephanie and Alecia joined us outside with the girls in tow. "Girls, you know the drill. Do not walk away from Lily and Raphael, got it?"
"Got it Papi, we promise to be on our good behavior." Anna Grace replied, holding up her arms for me to pick her up. "Love you. Don't miss us okay?" She said, kissing me.
"My turn." Emma Belle announced. "I love you, see you later." she said, kissing me.
"Okay girls, go do your thing. We'll see you in a few hours. We'll miss you lots." Stephanie said as she ushered them to the car. We waved goodbye and watched them leave. I locked the door after they left and took a look at my beautiful wife.
"Oh boy." She bit her bottom lip and bolted towards the den.
I ran after her and picked her up and took her to the couch. "I'm going to have my way with you. Are you ready for this?"
"Bring it on Batman, bring it on." She wrapped her arms around my neck.
Stephanie
My sexy Cuban didn't waste one second before he shed me of my lounge dress. "Oh Batman, you sure know how to give me toe curling kisses."
We took full advantage of our alone time. After a quick round in the family room, we played cat and mouse. I, being the mouse, ran downstairs to the basement, where I took control of our love making session. By the time we made it to our bedroom, I was tired. I jumped on our bed for another round. "Come and get it hot stuff."
We were both tired after ravishing one another and fell asleep shortly after our last round of amazing orgasms. I woke up stretching and purring like a kitten.
"Wowie wow wow, that was amazing. I think we must have burned ten thousand calories."
"Let's go shower Babe." He took my hand and led me to our beautiful bathroom. Our shower can hold at least six people which gives us plenty of room to enjoy the space for something other than showering. We enjoyed pleasuring one another and even managed to bathe before getting ready for the day.
My phone pinged with an incoming text. "That was Harry. He said the crew will be here in one hour to set up."
"That gives us time for a…."
"No, I can barely walk as it is. People will think I've been horseback riding."
"You rode me pretty well, Babe." I don't know why I still get flustered when he talks like that. "I love that I can still make you blush Stephanie Manoso." He kissed my forehead and slapped my butt.
I put on my make-up, fixed my hair, and pulled out the dresses we bought for the girls. For Julie we chose a pink and blue off the shoulder band collar maxi dress. For Emma Belle and Anna Grace we chose pink and blue cap sleeve lace dress. All three were adorable. I took the dresses to their rooms and hung them on the closet door. I didn't want to go overboard so I wore a simple Ivory lace dress. My gorgeous husband came out of our massive closet wearing khaki shorts and a form fitting black short sleeve linen shirt. His muscles looked like they had given birth to muscles.
The dogs and the security alarm alerted us of incoming vehicles. The guys working security quickly led the van to the back yard while Carlos took the dogs to the run that we had built for them to use when we're entertaining in the backyard. The run is the length of the yard, giving them plenty of room to play while keeping an eye on everyone. I am continually amazed at the training our dogs undergo. Carlos hired the best team and they sure have their work cut out for them. Especially with Bomber. He's unruly, but eventually gets it. One of the awesome things they've recently learned has to do with them being in the dog run. Hector installed an electronic pad at the gate. In the event of extreme danger or threat to anyone in the backyard, each dog has been taught to open the gate on their own to take care of the threat. The trainers filmed each of the training sessions and we as a family were able to watch the sessions from beginning to completion and it's truly amazing. The girls love the dogs and enjoy spending time with them. The trainers told us it's important that the dogs interact with us as a family. My husband who wasn't a big fan of dogs has warmed up to them.
I walked outside to watch the crew set up tables and chairs for the guests while the catering crew was busy with the buffet tables and drink stations. Everything seemed to be under control, so I went back into the house. "It looks like we're going to have a yard full of guests." I announced as I walked into the kitchen.
"Nothing for you to do Babe?"
"Nope. Want to play a game?" I smiled, knowing I'd just pulled the tiger's tail.
"If it involves the bedroom, yes."
"I was referring to a board game. Honestly, you're insatiable."
"Only when it comes to you my vixen. I'll go get Rummikub." He headed to the cubby in the over sized mud room. "When are the girls getting home?"
"Soon, I hope. Do you want a beer?" I asked walking to the fridge. I brought us each a bottle of Modelo. I sat down at the kitchen table and we began our game.
After my very smart husband beat me at four rounds of Rummikub, our girls came running inside the house.
"Mama, Papi, we're home." Anna Grace announced in a sing song voice. She ran directly to her dad and jumped in his lap. "Did you miss us mucho Papi?"
"Mucho, mucho baby girl." Carlos replied kissing our youngest on top of her head. Our girls gathered around the table and began to tell us the events of their day. After one hour of chatter, they were ready to relax.
"Mama, we're a little hungry." Emma Belle announced
"Didn't you eat lunch?" I asked.
"Girls, how can you be hungry? Mom, we ate like piglets." Julie answered.
"You can have some fruit. I'm sure there will be plenty of food to eat at the party." I went to the fridge to get the container of fruit. Julie brought out plates while I filled their glasses with milk. "When you're done with your snack, go upstairs and take baths. Your dresses are in your rooms.
"Okay Mama."
"Hello Carlos, Steph. How are you?" Harry came through the back door and joined us in the kitchen. He and Carlos shook hands and I was given a sweet kiss on the cheek.
"Hi, Harry. Did our girls keep you busy?"
"They sure did, but in a pleasant kind of way." He replied smiling. "The yard is almost ready, and the food will be here shortly."
"Is there anything we can help you with?" I asked.
"Nope. Everything has been taken care of. Your guests should be arriving soon."
"Girls when you're finished you can both take a bath in our tub to save some time."
I went to our bathroom got the bubble bath ready and ran the bath. "Mama, we're ready." They took off their clothes and stepped into the tub. "Oh this is so dreamy." Anna Grace said as she slid into the tub.
"Ah, this is the life." Emma Belle said as she slowly slid into the tub opposite her sister. I couldn't help but laugh. These girls crack me up. I suddenly felt guilty for enjoying this life with my girls at the expense of losing Martha. I wish there was more I could have done.
As if reading my mind, Carlos said, "Babe, there was nothing more that could have been done." I turned to look at him.
"I know." I began washing Emma Belle's hair and moved on to Anna Grace. They like when I bathe them this way because it gives them time to play in between. "How is everything progressing outside?"
"They've just finished setting up the huge bounce house. Good grief. We could fit the entire neighborhood in it. The tables and chairs are set up and the catering crew just finished setting up the buffet and drink stations."
"How does it look?"
"Like a yard preparing for a party of epic proportions."
"I mean does it look nice?"
"Babe, it looks like a backyard party."
"Oh, for crying out loud, does it look like it's thrown together or what?"
"Stephanie, Harry is good at his job. Has he ever done anything halfas….?"
I flicked soapy water from my fingers at him. "Hey now, watch the language."
"Harry doesn't do anything that's thrown together. Everything he does is meticulous and perfect. It will wow our guests, is that what you want to hear?"
"Yes, that's all. Silly man."
"Mama, why are men so silly?" Anna Grace asked splashing the water in the tub.
"Listen little one. All other men are silly except for me." Carlos leaned down to splash her with water.
"Silly Papi." Emma Belle said as she wrapped her arms around his neck. It makes my heart so happy seeing the love between father and daughters.
"Come on girls. It's time to get ready. Our guests will be here soon." I said after we finished bathing the girls and wrapping towels around them. I worked on taming Emma Belle's crazy curls while Carlos combed Anna Grace's beautiful straight locks. I have to spend hundreds of dollars on my Brazlilian blowouts to achieve what is natural for her.
"Mama, can we wear make-up?" Emma Belle asked.
"No way. You're both too young for make-up." Papi Bear growled. "You're beautiful just the way you are. Don't hide it with all the girlie stuff."
"But Papi we…."
"No buts and no make-up." He kissed his girls on the top of their heads and headed downstairs.
I took their dresses into our bedroom and helped them dress. "Mama, our dresses are so pretty." They said as they twirled around looking at themselves in the double sided full length mirror.
"You look beautiful, my little munchkins."
"Thanks Mama." They said, wrapping their arms around me each one kissing my cheek.
We went downstairs as Julie was coming up the stairs. "Girls you look adorable."
"Thanks big sis. You look beautiful, too." Emma Belle replied.
"Mom, come outside and take a look at the cake." Julie announced taking her sisters by the hand.
The dessert table was filled with candy, macaroons, cookies and the center held a tall box which no doubt held the cake. "Stephanie, Carlos, everything is set up. Girls, the three of you look beautiful. I love your dresses."
"Thanks Uncle Harry." They replied in unison.
"Can we show Mama and Papi the cake?" Emma Belle asked.
"Absolutely. Are you ready Stephanie?"
"I sure am."
I smiled from ear to ear as he slowly began lifting the box to reveal a beautiful cake. It was a three tier cake, the top layer was pink, the middle layer was blue, and the bottom layer was white with pink and blue stripes. The words Pink or Blue were written on the side of the top tier with blue and pink question marks on each side.
The pink and blue streamers tied in all the trees transformed our backyard into a beautiful party land. Along with the streamers were pink and blue miniature lights wrapped around the yard. One corner of the yard was the photo area with a large backdrop designed with pink and white stripes on top and blue and white stripes on the bottom. In the middle was a circle that had 'what will it be, a he or a she?'. Throughout the yard were chalkboard posters with eight scoops ice cream cone in pink and blue. On the top left of the poster was written 'What's the scoop?' and on the bottom was written 'What will they be, boys or girls?'
As always, Harry outdid himself. Everything looked beautiful. It wasn't over the top but very elegant.
"Girls, this cake is absolutely beautiful. What flavors did you choose?"
"We chose German Chocolate, Banana, and Vanilla." Julie replied.
"Did you all help Harry with the decorations, too?" Carlos asked his daughters.
"We did. Uncle Harry let us choose which ones we liked best." Emma Belle replied, grinning from ear to ear.
"Well everything is perfect. You three did a fantastic job." I said, hugging my three beautiful daughters.
"Auntie Alecia helped too, Mama." Anna Grace said, making sure no one was left out.
"It's all just amazing."
"Okay folks, the guests are beginning to arrive. Staff take your places and get ready. Family, you don't have to worry about a thing, we will take care of your guests. All we want from you is to enjoy yourselves." Harry announced as the greeters began to usher in my parents, Val and family along with Isabell and Ricardo with Abuela Rosa and Maria.
The entire Manoso siblings and their families arrived in between our friends. My favorite musician Mehdi's awesome music was streaming throughout the speakers in the yard.
"Oh my gosh." I shrieked when I saw who Manny arrived with. "Oh my gosh Sade, you made it. I'm so excited." I ran to her and hugged her. "You really had me fooled when you said you'd be back home visiting your family.
"I didn't exactly tell a fib. I did visit my family but made sure to plan my return to stop off for this awesome event." She said in her beautiful exoctic accent.
Woody, Melissa, Callie, and Mrs. Morelli arrived, looking very happy. Callie has grown so much. She resembles Joe more and more. Seeing her tugged at my heart. He would have been so proud of his baby girl. Woody dotes on Callie, and when you see them together, you'd never know she's not his biological daughter. Melissa and Mrs. Morelli are closer than any real mother and daughter I know. Woody treats Mrs. Morelli in the same way he treats his own mother. He calls her Ma. It's so sweet to see how the three strangers have blended into a beautiful family. Having Woody around has made the Morelli boys lazier than they ever were. He's the one who tends to her needs. They show up for dinner two nights per week and that's it. The Morelli brothers were so worried about their mom during the kidnapping, I thought that mentality would have continued after she came home, but it didn't last too long.
I watched as our friends who are in relationships of their own, mingle and enjoy themselves. It makes my heart happy seeing the guys so happy.
"Folks, welcome to the Manoso babies reveal party, your hostesses for today are Alecia, Julie, Emma Belle, and Anna Grace. We have a drink station, a bar, buffet, and dessert station for later. This is an informal meal, so help yourselves to the food whenever you like. Enjoy yourselves and if you need anything please don't hesitate to ask." Harry announced and the party was underway.
Carlos and I mingled with our family and friends. The kids enjoyed playing in the yard and bounce house. Marcus has become such a good big brother to our younger girls. They adore each other and get along so well. It's wonderful to watch the interaction between them.
"Stephanie dear, everything is beautiful. You did a fantastic job." My mother said as she wrapped her arm around my waist.
"Mom, I didn't do anything, it was all Alecia and the girls, along with Harry's talent. But I agree with you, everything is wonderful."
"Are you excited sweetheart?" She asked.
"I sure am. Soon we'll find out if we're having boys or girls."
"How are Samantha and Azuree doing throughout the pregnancy?"
"Their doctor visits are perfect, and so far neither one have had any health issues." As if on cue, our amazing surrogates arrived, looking wonderful. "Oh, here they are now."
The applause animated throughout the yard when Azuree and Samantha arrived. They both turned bright red.
"Hello, my amazing baby hosts. So glad to see you. Everything is pretty informal. Eat when you feel like it and just mingle and enjoy yourselves." I said pointing to where everything was located. We chatted for a bit and I left them in my mom's care while I joined Carlos mingling.
"Hungry Babe?"
"Actually yes, I am." He took my hand and led me to the buffet station. There must have been thirty main entrees with equal amount of sides. Of course, Harry made sure that Carlos had plenty of healthy options. A huge variety of salads and artisan breads and rolls. I was in hog heaven. My stomach began growling at the aroma of the deliciousness in front of me.
"The beast is calling." He said laughing. Our girls and Marcus joined us in the buffet line. "Perfecting timing."
Harry had set up the kids eating area. Julie took her plate and drink to join her cousins, while Emma, Annie, and Marcus sat with the younger kids. We sat at a table with our parents and grandmothers.
"Sweetheart, the food is delicious. Everything is perfect, as always." Isabella said when she finished eating.
"Harry and the girls put together a great party, that's for sure." My mom added.
After nibbling on some desserts, Harry and the girls were about to make an announcement. Julie took the microphone with her sisters by her side. "Family and friends, my sisters and I would like to thank you for sharing our special day with us."
"Carlos, when did our girl get so grown up? She's got such confidence. Look at her." I whispered and saw the pride in his face. I looked at our parents who were smiling and filled with pride.
"I have no idea."
"My sisters and I will each be cutting into a tier to reveal the Manoso babies gender. Mom and dad, can you come up here with us please." We joined our girls as instructed.
"Papi, I need your help." Anna Grace raised her arms up in the air so her dad could pick her up. Carlos took the knife and put Anna's tiny hand on the handle with his hand on top of hers. "I think I'll pick the middle cake." Her mouth was wide open as she sliced into the middle tier. She shrieked. "Mama, its pink. We're gonna have a baby sister." She began jumping up and down in Carlos' arms. He quickly put the knife on the table and she kissed his cheek. Pink balloons fell from the bags attached to the trees. I looked at Carlos and he was grinning from ear to ear. I got a little teary eyed.
"My turn, my turn." Emma Belle announced. She did the same as Anna Grace had done. She raised her arms up in the air for help from daddy. "I want the top cake Papi." He helped Emma, holding on tightly to her hand. Our middle daughter carefully sliced into the top tier. "I got the chocolate cake Mama, your favorite. Pink and blue balloons fell from the trees.
"Sissy it's your turn." Julie wiped the knife.
"Mama, Papi the big cake is for the twins." Emma Belle informed us. As Julie slowly began to slice into the bottom tier, our three girls were giddy with excitement.
"Our twins are boys." Our girls screamed in unison. They held hands and jumped up and down with excitement. Blue balloons fell from the trees along with pink and blue confetti.
Carlos and I hugged each other as tears began to flow. "Babe, we're having two boys and a girl." My excited husband picked up our younger girls and we all hugged as a family.
Everyone began clapping again and my Merry Men were cheering as if they were at a football game. Our parents ran to congratulate us.
"Well Honey, two boys. Are you excited?"
"I'm just excited we're having three healthy babies.." He said kissing each of us.
"Two boys and a girl. Wow." I said to myself. Samantha and Azuree joined us and they were just as excited as we were. They hugged and congratulated us. Our family and friends followed our amazing surrogates lead.
Carlos and I thanked everyone for the best wishes and our girls were still giddy with excitement of knowing they were going to have two brothers and a sister.
"We're having two boys and a girl, oh my gosh. Just think, six kids! Goodness, we'll be like the Brady Bunch." I sighed and looked at my husband and kids with tears streaming down my face. "Wow, six kids."
"Mama, happy tears, right?" Anna Grace asked.
"Yes, baby girl. Nothing but happy tears."
"What will we call them? Emma Belle asked.
"Your mom and I have a list of names, but we'll choose the names as a family. Are you sweet girls okay with that?" Carlos replied.
"Daddy, that's awesome." Julie replied.
We spent the rest of the day enjoying our family and friends. The staff replenished the buffet and salads. Our yard is filled with a variety of trees, Magnolia and other flowering trees. But my favorite tree is a weeping willow. Carlos and I stood under the tree watching our daughters laughing and celebrating the news about their sister and brothers while our family and friends were also enjoying celebrating the good news.
"Well Babe, four girls and two boys. Are we ready to be parents to six kids?"
"If we're not, we better get ready because there's no turning back." I kissed his cheek. Walking to Alecia. "Thank you so much for such a wonderful party. You and the girls did a fantastic job."
"Oh Steph, it's my pleasure. A small thing compared to everything you and Carlos have done for us. You came into our lives just as our world was falling apart. Michael was without a job, we had no money for our bills, and Marcus was so sick. We didn't know how long he would be with us." Tears filled her eyes as she tried to get control of her emotions. "Michael has his dream job, we have a beautiful home. Marcus is in the best of health, and thanks to Mari and Alex, they continue to keep him healthy to live a long long life. We have a beautiful baby girl. Our lives are perfect thanks to you and Carlos." She hugged me. "There are no words that can convey the gratitude and appreciation."
"We love having you as part of our Marcus is very special to us."
"Thanks. Stef needs to be fed and changed, plus it's her nap time."
"You can put her portable crib in the guest room." I told her and watched as she and Michael went upstairs together to take care of my beautiful goddaughter.
"Mama, after everyone leaves, can we have a family slumber party?" Anna Grace said in between taking breaths from running across the yard.
"We'll talk to daddy and see what he says."
"If he says yes, can we have one big tent?"
"Yeah sweetie." I kissed her cheek. "Now go and have fun with Marcus and your cousins."
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A/N As always, the obvious characters belong to JE, I'm just borrowing them.
Well, there it is, two boys and one girl. Hope you're all happy. :-)
Thank you all for your wonderful comments, messages and reviews, I appreciate it.
Thank you to Cindy and Ruth. I don't know what happened with my Chrome, it took me days to correct the edits. For some reason nothing saved.
I'll be posting every other week. Work is so busy, i'm literally drained and crawling into bed by 7:30. UGHHHH.
The Manoso's will be back soon.