Something New
Chapter 18
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The couple got back home from their wedding and honeymoon just in time for Christmas. They had a nice quiet Christmas. They wanted it to be special since was Peyton's first Christmas and first as a married couple. They spent Christmas Eve with Jamie's family. It was the first time Jamie's mom's parents got to meet Callie and Peyton. Callie loved them they were so different from Jamie's parents. They promised to go visit them in Texas.
After dinner and opening gifts with the Hunters they drove down to San Diego. Jamie and Callie were both excited to get to play Santa. They had told her moms not to go over board with gifts because of the wedding. But of course they didn't listen. The first Christmas with a grandbaby to spoil was a big deal. Plus with Peyton growing so quick she needed new clothes. Peyton has learned to pull herself up, but hasn't figured out walking just yet. Which is fine with her parents. Santa had brought her a walker and her grandma's got her a jumper, which she loves. Jamie got Callie a new camera and a beautiful charm bracelet. Callie got a Jamie a new watch and the new golf clubs he has been talking about. They surprised the moms with a vacation to Colorado for watching Peyton for them during their honeymoon.
Jesus asked Emma to marry him finally. Everybody was excited for them. Eliza was finally over her morning sickness and has a cute baby bump. Mariana and Raj are still together. Conner asked Jude to move in with him. Callie is very happy that her seems to be very happy and doing well in school. Since Robert was spending Christmas with Linda's family, they decided to do their Christmas on New Year's Day.
3 months later
Once the holidays were over and they settled into married life, which has been amazing so far. Callie and Jamie started to look for their first house. They finally found exactly what they were looking for. It wasn't super expensive and that they both absolutely loved. It's a four bedroom three in half bath open floor plan. It also had a huge backyard for Peyton. It wasn't very far from their jobs and is in a nice neighborhood. They just got completely moved in.
Callie got out of court early today so she heads home to spend some time with Peyton. She walks inside and smiles seeing her baby girl happily playing with her uncle Jude. Her normal baby sitter is sick. Peyton looks up and sees her mommy and stands up on her unsteady legs. Callie watches and Jude pulls out his phone to capture her first steps for Jamie. Peyton takes a couple of shaky steps before she falls and pouts but she gets right back up and finally makes it to her mommy. Callie picks her up and kisses her all over. Peyton smiles and giggles.
"Oh my god baby you walked. Mama is so proud of you." Jude joins his sister and niece.
"Good job Pey. Don't worry Callie I got it all on video for Jamie." Jude smiles.
"Thank you Jude, for everything."
"No problem. I love spending time with my niece and I actually got more studying done then I thought I would."
"Good. You know you're more than welcome to come over whenever. Peyton loves you and Conner."
Callie pays him even though he said she doesn't need too. Once Jude leaves Callie takes Peyton up to their room so she can change. Callie changes and goes back down stairs.
"Let's call your daddy to tell him what you have been up too." Peyton grins as Callie calls him on facetime wanting to see his reaction.
"Hi babe." Callie can tell he isn't in a very good mood.
"Hey, we were just calling to hi daddy, and to see what time you are getting off?" Jamie smiles at his girls.
"I'm glad you did. I will be home when I'm normally am. I don't have to stay late today."
"Good Peyton has something to show you when you get home."
"Do you baby girl?" Peyton nods.
"Did she do what I think she did?" he asks Callie.
"She did. But don't worry Jude got it on video for you." Callie can see the tears in his eyes.
"You are growing up to fast baby girl."
"No-no dada."
They both laugh. No is his her favorite word besides dada. She hasn't said mama yet Callie is hoping she will soon.
"I hate to but I have to go. I will be home in a little while. I love you."
"We love you too."
They hang up and Callie plays with Peyton until it's time to start dinner. She hears Jamie pull up into the driveway. Callie takes Peyton in the living room and when he comes in Callie sets her down.
"Walk to daddy…"
Jamie kneels down and holds his hands out to her.
"Come to daddy."
Peyton grins and lets go of her mommy's hands and takes a couple steps not quite steady yet but better than before. Almost makes it to her daddy with out falling. She cries and reaches for her daddy. Of course he picks her up. He can't believe his baby girl is walking.
"Good job Pey. You did it." He kisses her cheek. Then kisses Callie.
"Hi how was your day?" Callie asks as she goes to check on dinner.
"It was okay. How was your day?"
Callie could tell something is up. But she doesn't want to push him he will tell her when he is ready.
"It was good. We ended up settling so I got to come home early."
They finished dinner and cleaned up together as Peyton played in her jumper. They gave Peyton her bath and got her ready for bed. They cuddled with her on the couch until she falls a sleep on Jamie. He takes her up and puts her to bed and grabs the baby monitor. He changes into shorts and t-shirt before going back down stairs. Callie had opened a bottle of wine hands him a glass. They cuddle on the couch and watch TV.
"Thank you babe."
"You're welcome. You looked like you could use it…"
Jamie sighs not wanting to get into a fight with Callie but knows he needs to talk to her.
"So my dad came by today…"
"Really? I thought they were in New York?"
"They were. They came back last night. So um he wants me to start working for him so when he retires I can take over for him…" Callie knew this would come at some point she just didn't think it would be so soon.
"Okay so what does that mean for us? Do you want to do this? I know you love your job as a lawyer. I mean we just moved in to this house…"
"I don't know… I mean it was always implied I would take over the business for him one day… I told him we would have to think about it. I would have to commute back and forth." He says as he holds Callie close.
"Would you be gone all the time like he is?"
"Yes and no. He has a lot of different projects that I wouldn't have to take over if I don't want too or I could delegate."
"Well we are trying for another baby and I told you I can't do this with out you. Plus Peyton is growing up so fast I don't want you to miss that…"
Jamie sighs he doesn't want to be away from Callie and Peyton either. He remembers his dad being gone a lot. He missed a lot of his baseball games and Eliza's recitals. But on the other hand his family would be set for life. Callie wouldn't have to work so much or at all if she didn't want too.
"I know babe. But we would be set for life and you wouldn't have to work so much or at all if you didn't want too…"
"You know I don't care about money babe. Thank you for including me on this, instead of just taking the job…" Callie kisses her husband.
"Of course Cal. This affects us both…"
Callie knows he is turn but if he truly wants this she will support him. Yes she would miss him a lot so would Peyton. But she isn't going to stand in the way of his dreams.
"If you want to do this. I understand and we will make it work. I want you to follow your heart. If we have to put the baby making on hold we can. It's not like it happened yet anyway."
Jamie sighs knowing it has bugged Callie that she hasn't gotten pregnant again.
"I would like to talk to him more about it before I make up my mind and of course you too. I don't want to put anything on hold. If it happens it happens. It will happen when it is supposed to Cal."
Callie smiles at him. Jamie sets his glass on the coffee table and kisses her deeply. Then he picks her up and heads up to their room. The rest of the week went by very fast. Callie can't believe today is her baby's first birthday. Callie wakes up early and goes into Peyton's room and just watches her sleep. She smiles remembering the day she became a mom. Jamie comes in and wraps his arms around Callie.
"I can't believe she is a year old…" She says as she leans back into Jamie.
"I know me either. Come on before she wakes up."
Jamie leads Callie back to their room. Callie kisses him and pushes him back to the bed. After Jamie holds her close.
"So my parents are coming to the party… My dad said he wanted to talk more about the job."
"Have you my your decision yet?"
"It's not going to be easy. But I think I have too…"
Callie sighs and gets up.
"What made you change your mind? I thought you didn't want to take it."
Jamie sits up and looks at her.
"Callie you know my family isn't like yours… I don't want to fight but you know things are expected of me…"
"I know. I just thought we agreed to wait a while longer. What changed?"
"I know. I told him that. But he is pushing me to start now…"
Callie nods not saying anything. She knows his mind is made up and she knows what his family is like. She goes and gets in the shower and cries so he won't see or hear her. She doesn't notice Jamie getting in the shower with her.
"Hey it's going to be okay. You, Peyton and who ever else comes a long are my first priority. I'm not my dad. I'm not going to miss my kids lives okay?"
Callie nods trying really hard to believe him. He kisses her but she doesn't kiss him back. She finishes her shower and gets dressed just as Peyton is waking up. Jamie sighs knowing what he has to do and he is not looking forward to talking to his dad but he isn't going to risk his marriage over a job. Callie walks into Peyton's room where she standing in her crib crying.
"Good morning birthday girl." Callie says as she picks her up and kisses her before quickly changes her and gets her dressed. She smiles at her mommy as she carries her downstairs to start breakfast. Callie puts Peyton in her high chair.
"Mama!" Peyton squeals and Callie turns around with tears in her eyes.
"Yes baby I'm your mama." Callie says as she kisses her cheek. Jamie watches his girls he so happy she finally called Callie mama.
"Good job sweet pea." Jamie hugs Callie.
"I'm going to tell my dad no. I'm not choosing a job over us. If we have to pay for the house we will. I'm not loosing us…"
Callie holds him tight. Then looks up at him.
"Babe if this is what you really want then tell him yes. I don't want you to regret it later. I'm not going to stand in the way of your dreams."
"Callie you are my dream and so is our family. I will tell him no for now."
They spend the rest of the morning getting ready for Peyton's birthday party. They decided to have a ladybug theme. Jamie finishes putting up the last of the decorations in the back yard as Callie finishes up the side dishes as the doorbell rings. She answers the door and it's her moms.
"Hi Love. Where is the birthday girl?" Stef asks as Callie helps her with the gifts. Then she hugs Lena.
"Hi Cal."
"Hi moms she is taking a nap. She should be up any minute." Callie says as he puts the gifts on the table.
"Hi Stef, Hi Lena." Jamie says as he walks over to them and hugs them.
"Wow it looks great you guys. You guys have done a lot out here." Lena says as she looks at the back yard.
"Thank you. Jamie did most of it. Would you like something to drink we have everything?"
"I'm good for now."
"I would take a bottle of water Lena says." Callie goes in and grabs a bottle. Stef follows her.
"Are you okay?" Callie nods not wanted to get into it with her mom.
"Yeah, I just can't believe that my baby is a year old already."
The doorbell rings as Peyton wakes up and cries. Callie goes up to get Peyton ready for the party and Stef answers the door. It is the rest of her kids. Callie comes down with Peyton in a red onesie with a black one on it and black shorts. Callie put her new red baby converses shoes on. She squeals wanting down to go see her grandma. Callie smirks as she sets her down and she walks over to her grandma and holds on to her grandma's leg. Everybody is shocked except Callie, Jamie and Jude.
"Oh my what a big girl you are. Happy Birthday buggy." Stef says as she picks her up and kisses her all over.
"Happy Birthday my sweet baby. When did she start walking?" Lena asks.
"A week ago. She is getting a lot better at it." Jude says.
"Why didn't you say anything Cal?" Mariana asks.
"Wait a minute you knew?" Stef asks Jude.
"Yeah I was watching her when she walked over to Callie when she got home. I will send everybody the video…"
"You better." Lena warns and they all laugh.
A little while later Jamie's parents come and Jamie starts the grill. The girls sit and visit while Brandon, Jesus and Jude play with Peyton.
"How are you feeling Eliza?" Callie asks as she comes over.
"Huge and ready for this little one to get here."
"Two more months right?" Lena asks and Eliza nods.
"Is Brandon freaking out yet?" Mariana asks.
"Not as bad as I am." Everybody smiles at Eliza.
"You will be fine. The first few weeks aren't pretty but you will get the hang of everything. Plus at least you have had some practice with Peyton…"
"True she was a terror when you were in the hospital…"
Peyton comes over reaches for her mommy to pick her up. She points at her uncle Brandon and Jesus.
"No, No mama."
"You want mama to tell them no, no?" Callie asks Pey and she nods. Everybody looks over at the two guilty guys.
"No, No uncle B and uncle Jesus." Callie glares at her brothers. To their surprise Callie's glare was scarier then Stef or Lena's.
"What did you two do to my precious granddaughter?" Stef asks.
"Um well there was an tickle monster incident…" They all laugh.
They have a nice dinner then Callie and Jamie help Peyton open her gifts. Peyton was having fun tearing the paper and taking things out of the gift bags. When it was time for the cake they decided to take her clothes off and just leave her in a diaper so she could get as messy as she wants. Callie put her in the high chair and Jamie set her own little ladybug cake in front of her. They managed to get some pictures before she practically dived in headfirst. Everybody laughed Peyton just looked at them and grinned with frosting everywhere. Then she offered her daddy a bite that he took like good daddy. She got frosting on his face too. Then she offers some to Callie she takes the bite and Lena takes a picture of the little family.
After the cake Callie thanks everybody for coming and heads up to give Peyton a bath. Everybody helps Jamie clean up before they leave, even though he tells them they don't have to. Callie comes back down stairs with a one year old on a sugar rush. Callie plays with Peyton while Jamie talks to his dad. She can hear some of what is said. Callie isn't mad about the job. Jim and Diana aren't happy but understand and tell him that they understand for now but he is still going to run the business. When they leave Peyton walks over to him and wants up.
"Why are you just in a diaper sweet pea?" Peyton smiles and giggles.
"She wouldn't let me put them back on. I was lucky to get the diaper on. She is so hyper." Jamie laughs.
"Well what goes up must come down." Jamie was right about a hour later Peyton was sound a sleep on Callie's chest.
Callie notices the time and kisses Peyton's head. Then she kisses Jamie.
"Happy First Birthday Peyton Colleen."
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