Hello Fan fiction readers, thank you so much for your support. Hope this update finds you all well. In the last installment, Kerry and Tony were on their way to see her side of the family for the holidays. Let's check back in to see how that unfolds. Happy Reading
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As they both look at their phones, they both then look at one another. She says, "Times like these I'm mad we now have a private cell tower, so our phones work in the house now." He gives her an agreeable nod. She continues, it looks like Judy called me. I wonder what that's about?"
He jokingly replies, "Maybe Nnamdi has a sex tape debuing on You Tube." She instantly cracks a smile, and they share a laugh as she says, "That's not funny T." He shrugs his shoulders as he responds, "It's a little funny. Mostly because we both know it's plausible, given his past escapades. And, it caused you to chuckle too. So it's undeniably funny to a degree."
She nods in agreement as she says, "Point taken smarty arty. Enough about me. Why are you looking at your phone in thought?"
He takes a breath as his expression changes, and she sees it's more serious. She feels a wave of concern comes over her as she hears him say, "Liz and both of the girls called." Instantly Kerry replies, "Oh wow. Did they leave voicemails?" He responds, "Yeah. They did." She sees the worry in his eyes, and touches his hand as she responds, "No matter what babe. I'm here with you and for you. We've got this." The way she reads him and knows him, and is willing to give him whatever he needs without pause calms me immediately. He feels himself relaxing, despite not yet returning their calls.
She sees his eyes soften as he says, "I love you."
She smiles at him lovingly, stroking his face sweetly as she replies, "I love you too." They share a sweet kiss in response, and when it breaks. She pats his chest as she says, "Let's call them back and see what's going on. It could be nothing." He agrees, it could be. But his gut tells him otherwise.
Readying for the worst, but hoping for the best. He plays the messages on speaker, starting with Tess first and then Anna.
In listening to Anna and Tess' messages; they have a supreme feeling of relief. Apparently, they both called because when Tess called originally. She couldn't reach either of them on the cell phones or their home phone. So she called Anna to see if she'd heard from either of them. But, her main concern was finding out if they'd be coming to the traditional seven days of Christmas this year, the family throws at Sam's every year.
With the family expanding so much over the years. She wanted to be sure to know a head count; because she and Anna are going to do the planning instead of Liz and Joanie. And they want to be sure to have accommodations for everybody. Something that makes him smile; his girls aren't babies anymore. They are now grown ups, planning the very gathering they use to attend as kids.
Tony says, "Wow, i'm getting old." Kerry replies, "Why do you say that?" He says, "The girls are now planning the family Christmas event they use to look forward to going to every year." She understands his point but replies, "Babe, you're not old. You've just had the joy of seeing the girls grow up and become amazing young women. That's not a bad thing." He agrees, it's not. He adores how she always helps him make sense of things, and see them in a positive light.
Upon giving her an appreciative smile and forehead kiss. He replies, "You're right. I'm just glad the messages weren't bad news." She nods as she says, "Yes. Me too. You should call them back though. So they know we're okay. I didn't see they'd called me too, until I scrolled down a bit farther." He nods as he presses the button to call Tess, as he responds, "I'm already on it." She smiles at him and he smiles in return, pecking her lips sweetly.
Forgetting he not only pressed Tess' number. But, he hit facetime. They're in a full lip lock when she answers. But, they don't realize it till they hear her say, "Well we see you two are just fine. I guess."
They're both startled as they turn to face the phone, and both girls laugh at their reactions. As Tony and Kerry look at the screen of the phone, feeling a little embarrassed in the moment. They say, "Hi girls." Having now seen both Anna and Tess on the screen.
They both say, "Hello!" And Anna adds, "So I guess we know why you weren't answering the three phones between you two, huh?" Not wanting to totally admit to the full truth; Tony says, "Not exactly. We were working out when you called." Tess teases, "Ahh, is that what you call it when you reach a certain age dad?" Anna praises her sister's retort, as she adds, "Good one sis. And they slap hands in laughter.
In the end, her quick wit makes them all laugh, and Tony blushes as he has to admit. His baby girl got her slick mouth honest. He looks at Kerry and she too is grinning, knowing there's no way out of this one. And, their joking is all in good fun. She joins the conversation as she says, "We miss you two. It's been too long since we saw you last."
Tess replies, "We miss you too Kerry. I was hoping we'd see you for Thanksgiving. But we know you're all going to NY. I see Isa is getting so big, from the videos you've sent us of her." Kerry nods as she says, "Yeah. I know. But Christmas isn't that far away. So we can make up for lost time then; especially since we are coming to the seven days of Christmas family events."
The girls grin happily, as Tess says, "Great. I was hoping you would. I can't wait to spend time with my newest baby sis." Not to be outdone, Anna chimes in, "Stand in line and wait your turn sis. From one little sis to another, we have a bond you wouldn't understand." Tony and Kerry's hearts warm, hearing their affection for Isa.
Tony intervenes as he responds, "Girls, you both will get to spend plenty of time with your sister. I promise. No need to fight over her. She will give you equal attention." Kerry nods as she replies, "Yes. She will. She's growing like a weed. And almost talking. So her development is on point. Which means she will be entertaining you both for the long haul."
Anna agreeably says, "It's so hard to believe she's already old enough to start talking soon. I can't wait to hear what she sounds like." Tony smiles as he says, "I know. We both said the same thing the other day. It's a treat to see how she's developing every day, It reminds me a lot of watching you girls grow up."
They smile at their father as he grins at them in return. Kerry looks at her husband smiling at his girls. He is truly a dad in every way. No matter how old his children get; he's always daddy. And she loves that about him most of all. In her head, she can't wait for him to have the same connection with their kids, as he has with Tess and Anna. It's something she is really looking forward to. It's then that his previous comment about a second baby comes back to her mind. And, she must admit. It's now something she indeed may want to consider sooner than later.