.::Run To The Water::.
Chapter 7
*A Few Months Later*
Matt laughed as he saw Eli get up on all fours and attempt to crawl across the floor, but instead he ended up sprawled out on his stomach. He made his way over to the baby and picked him up before placing him back on his hands and knees. Matt got behind him and started encouraging him to crawl once again. He got about halfway to the couch and he sprawled out again before looking up at his dad with a frustrated look on his face and tears in his eyes. Matt smiled and picked him up.
Don't worry about it buddy, pretty soon you'll be crawling around here so fast that your mom and I won't be able to keep up with you. He said as he kissed him on the forehead and walked into the kitchen in search of Tabitha.
Tabitha rounded the corner just as Matt did and they smacked heads loudly before pulling apart.
Tabitha said as she rubbed her head.
I agree. Matt laughed as he rubbed his head with his hand.
Matt smiled at her and sweetly kissed her forehead where they had ran into one another. They smiled at each other and upon hearing a noise looked sharply at their son.
He said softly as he rubbed his own forehead.
They looked back at one another and laughed as they kissed their son.
Did you order the pizza and stuff? Matt asked as he followed her into the living room.
Yup, let's just hope I ordered enough to keep Jeff, Adam, Jay, and you fed. She said sticking her tongue out at Matt.
Hey can we help it if we're growing boys. He said as he began playing peek-a-boo with Elijah.
Matt, hon, Eli is a growing boy. You guys are full grown men. She said laughing as he gave her a mean look.
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I am here, the party can start now. Jeff proclaimed as he made his way through the front door of Matt's house carrying a variety of soft drinks and snack foods.
Tabitha laughed as she waved him inside and gave him a kiss on the cheek.
I see you haven't changed within the last few days. Tabitha said as she took some of the things from his hands and placed them on various counters in the kitchen.
Is Carrie gonna show up later? He asked as he popped a chip in his mouth.
I don't know. I actually figured she'd come with you. She said as she raised an eyebrow.
Well, we had a little misunderstanding and I don't think she's talking to me right now. He said with a shrug of the shoulder.
What did you do?
Why does everybody always assume that it was something I did? I don't wanna talk about it. He said swearing off the subject for the night.
Tabitha looked at his retreating back as she smiled slightly to herself. She had never seen Jeff so worked up over a fight with Carrie before and it was kind of amusing to watch.
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The group all sat in the living room watching TV and just talking about the various things that were going on in their lives at the moment when they heard Jeff shout.
Look at him, he's actually crawling. Jeff said pointing at Elijah.
Matt smiled and quickly got up and placed himself a few feet in front of Elijah.
Come on buddy! You can do it. Come here to daddy. He said smiling and shouting at his son.
Elijah's brown eyes widened and he smiled when he saw his father waiting for him. Everybody laughed as his little legs and hands began moving faster than his body could carry him as he waddled over to his dad. Matt kissed his cheek as he made it over and climbed in his lap. Everyone cheered as Matt picked him up and pulled his little hands up to his head mocking the Hardyz Hand Gesture.
Matt, don't do that to him. Tabitha said as she shooed Eli's hands away from his head.
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I had a really great time Tabs. See ya later. Jeff, Adam, and Jay said before they each kissed her on the cheek and walked out the front door.
Tabitha walked into the living room and collapsed on the couch. Looking up, she saw Matt coming down the stairs smiling at her. She re-arranged herself as he sat behind her and began massaging her shoulders. Tabitha smiled back at him as she lifted her head back and kissed him before turning around in his arms.
I had a lot of fun with you tonight. I wish I could be here every night with you two. He said as he pushed her hair back from her face.
You are always here. I'm always talking to Elijah about his father. She said as she gave him a sweet kiss on the cheek.
Well, actually I have something to give you so that I'll be close to you no matter what. He whispered as he moved around a little and withdrew a box from his pants pocket.
What's this? She asked with an eyebrow raised.
Well open it and find out. He said as he tapped her on the nose with his index finger.
Tabitha looked at him warily and gasped as she opened the jewel box. Inside was an antique platinum heart-shaped locket. She looked up at him with question as he took the locket from her hands.
When you open it, you find a picture of Elijah on one side and me on the other. This way we will never be completely away from each other. He said softly as he clasped it behind her neck.
She turned around and gave him a hug as she kissed his neck before looking up into his eyes.
You are definitely a very wonderful man and I am very lucky to have you. She whispered as he took her in his arms and just enjoyed the peace and quiet of the time alone they had.