.::Run To The Water::.
Chapter 5
Tabitha walked stiffly into the living room after taking a much needed shower and smiled at the sight she saw in front of her. Matt was sitting on the couch with Elijah in his arms watching RAW.
You see the rainbow haired guy? That's your Uncle Jeff and he's a little crazy at times which is why you won't be able to see him much during your rebellious years because who knows what you may come home with. The guy he's fighting is pretty cool too. He's a really good friend of mine and your mom's. His name is Adam and he's going to come see you real soon. Matt whispered as he pointed out the people to his wide-eyed son.
They had been allowed to bring him home a week ago and it had taken some time, but they were starting to get used to being parents and getting up at all hours of the night to take care of his needs. Matt had been granted a three-week absence from the World Wrestling Federation to help Tabitha care for him. For that they were both completely grateful, most of the time it wasn't given, but Vince had known Matt and Jeff for so long that he thought of them as extensions of his own family.
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Later that night, Tabitha drug herself into the bed with a heavy sigh. Never before in her life had she felt so completely and utterly exhausted. It seemed as if her eyelids had sand paper sewn to them from the lack of sleep. Matt on the other hand, was completely used to the lack of sleep and took it all in stride. He came strolling into the bedroom while taking his shirt off before placing it on a chair next to the bed.
Is he asleep? Tabitha asked with her head buried in her pillow.
Matt laughed at the picture she made in front of him and quickly slipped in between the sheets before taking her carefully in his arms.
Yep, I got him to sleep. He was kinda fussy though, reminds me of his mom. He said laughing when she stuck her tongue out at him.
You better be nice or you could be sleeping with him in the baby bed. She said with a saucy smile.
Matt ran his hands up and down her back before bringing them to rest around her hips.
If I had to sleep in the baby bed, you wouldn't be kept warm all night now would you? He asked softly as he gave her a tender kiss on the cheek.
As much as I hate to admit when you're right, you've got a point there. She said returning his kiss.
Matt lay there for a moment just cherishing the quiet moment with her. Since the baby had arrived, there hadn't been many of those. Of course he'd known that from the moment she had told him she was pregnant, but it still took some getting used to. What was really worrying him however, was the fact that in a few weeks he would have to return to his job. He wasn't sure that he wanted to leave the two of them alone for five minutes, much less days at a time. He sighed before turning so that he was facing her.
What's the matter? She asked in a sleepy voice as she licked her lips.
I don't know, it's just the fact that I know in a few weeks, I'll have to re-join the federation and I don't want to leave you two here by yourselves. I know that you can take care of yourself and that Carrie will be with you almost 24/7 because that's just her nature, but I feel like I'm going to be missing out on something. He said as he bit his lip with worry.
Tabitha opened her eyes and smiled into his while he did the same.
Matt, you don't ever have to worry about us being ok. Elijah and I will be perfectly fine, perhaps not as happy as when you are here with us, but we will make the best of every situation and curve ball that is thrown. All you have to do is go out there, wrestle, and look sexy like you always do. We will be all right. She said as she ran a hand through his hair and pulled his body closer to hers.
All I want right now is for you to put those two strong arms around me, put your heart close to mine, and help me go to sleep. She said as she put her arms around his back.
Yes ma'am. He said as he did as she asked and within minutes they were both in a much needed restful sleep.
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*A Few Days Later*
Look Carrie, he likes my necklace. Jeff giggled as Elijah gurgled happily grabbing for the gleaming piece of gold hanging around his neck.
Carrie looked at the two and laughed.
You are the only person I know of that would be completely amused by that. She said as she swiped Elijah from his arms and carried him outside with her.
Hey, where do you think you're going with him. I was playing first. Jeff said sticking his lower lip out and stomping his foot on the ground. You've had him for well over an hour. It's my turn now. She said mimicking his movements.
As the two exchanged their words, Elijah's lower lip quivered and tears gathered in his velvet brown eyes before he let out a cry that could have squelched the biggest of arguments. Jeff and Carrie looked at one another, both with shock written on their faces. They had never heard him cry and they had no clue what to do. Hearing the cry from inside the work out room he had placed on the side of the house, Matt came out and took the baby from a confused Carrie.
What does he want Matt? She asked as she watched while Matt pulled him close to his chest and tried to quieten him down.
I don't really know, but this always seems to work in the movies. He said as he rocked him in his arms.
Tabitha, who had been on the phone with her mother, when the commotion outside erupted, came from the house and quickly took the baby from Matt's arms.
I was doing a good job. Matt said putting his hands on his hips.
I know you were sweetie, but you can't give him what he wants right now. She said smoothing the child's hair down on his head.
I can give him whatever he needs. Matt said loudly.
I'd like to see you grow breasts that produce milk. Tabitha said laughing as she walked into the house with Elijah in her arms.
The three outside looked at one another and laughed.
I guess she told you bro didn't she? Jeff said hitting Matt on the back of the head.
Oh don't even start, you can't breast feed a baby either. Matt said pushing his brother into the pool located behind them.
Carrie laughed at the site of Jeff in the pool fully clothed. She reached down to help him out, as she did, he pulled her in along with him.
Matt looked at the two and smiled to himself before heading inside to spend some quality time with his family.