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Chapter 1

There was a slight breeze blowing off the ocean and seagulls were heard in the distance as the waves crashed into the shore. It looked as if it was going to be a gorgeous, peaceful day on the beaches of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. A woman stood with a young boy on the porch of a beach house overlooking the ocean. The young boy's dark brown eyes scanned the shore looking for a familiar face. He knew within the next instant his father's head was going to break over the horizon. He waited with baited breath until he saw the face of the man who loved him so much.

The woman looked down at her son with a wistful smile on her face. Placing a hand on her barely rounding stomach she smiled and closed her eyes. God was blessing them with another child and neither one of them could believe it. It had been such a surprise that they had taken three tests before actually going to see a doctor. She chuckled lightly as she felt the small hand griping hers excitedly, almost hurting her.

Elijah, you know he'll be here in just a moment. He just took the dogs for a walk sweetie. Your daddy knows what time you wake up. He'll be here soon. She said bending down slightly and kissing him on the forehead.

Just as she got herself back up, she heard the dogs barking and turned to look. Laughing, she saw Matt running in the shallow water with them. Elijah took off at a run toward his father. Matt saw him and started running toward him, when they met each other, Matt scooped the tiny boy up in his arms and kissed him on the cheek before ruffling his hair and walking up to meet Tabitha.

She looked on at the two and shook her head with a smile. Matt was covered from head to toe in sea water and sand, his long black hair was a curly mess, and his face had a few days growth of beard. He was wearing a black tank top and a pair of track pants rolled up to his knees. As he held their son in his arms, he looked over flashing her a smile. To her he had never looked sexier. He bent down and placed Elijah on the sand, encouraging him to play with the dogs. He straightened and looked at Tabitha, licking his lips in the process.

Tabitha smiled slowly as he walked as casually as possible toward her. He came within an arm's length before grabbing her hand and kissing it softly on the soft underskin. Not letting go, he pulled her in closely, burying his head in her neck and moaning as he placed his arms snuggly around her body. Pulling back, he placed another kiss on her lips and gave her stomach it's pat that had become a ritual.

How are you feeling this morning? He asked as he placed an arm around her waist and walked with her, following the dogs and Elijah.

Pretty good considering. The morning sickness is almost gone, at least I hope that it is and this wasn't just some weird fluke. She said ruefully.

I was hoping. It's not that I don't love you Tabs, because you know you're my heart. I just can't take you being so sick and knowing I made you that way. He said as he playfully kicked sand up under his feet.

It's not all that bad. I hated it when I first got pregnant with Elijah, but it's like, I've done this before and we got a beautiful son out of it. Hopefully we'll get another. She said smiling at Elijah.

Or a girl. He said wiggling his eyebrows up and down.

Or a girl. She said sticking her tongue out. Looking over to make sure she wasn't going to walk on anything, she stopped paying attention to Matt. Seeing this, he took off at a run and got in front of her. As she turned back around, he began splashing water at her. Screaming and laughing at the same time, she tried to fight him off. Elijah and the dogs, who heard the commotion came to Matt's aid and she gave him a death look as she gave up, laughing and just taking it.

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*Later That Afternoon*

So are you enjoying your vacation from the WWF. Jeff Hardy asked his brother as they sat on the deck of his house cooking steaks.

You have no idea bro. I missed this part of Tabitha being pregnant last time. It's amazing how horrible morning sickness and all that girly stuff is. I'm so glad I'm a guy. Matt said as Jeff nodded and took a drink of his beer.

I hear ya there. Girls are so freaking confusing though. Maybe if I could just be a girl for a day, I could know what the hell they want from me. He said as he ran a hand through his hair.

You and Carrie still playing games with one another? Matt asked as he flipped a steak on the grill.

Hell yeah. I mean I adore the girl. Not like you adore Tabitha, but I could ya know and it's like I try, I really do, I just don't guess I try the way she wants me to. Jeff said blowing out a loud breath.

Maybe you guys should just talk things through. I know you guys talk all the time, but maybe you just don't talk about the right things. Matt said as he gave Jeff a pat on the back.

Jeff nodded and looked up when he heard a noise on the other side of the patio. He smiled as he saw his nephew walking toward them running his hands over his eyes sleepily. It was obvious that he had just awakened from his nap and Jeff laughed as he walked almost blindly over to him and sat in his lap, laying his head on Jeff's chest.

What's up buddy? Jeff asked as he ruffled Elijah's hair.

Mom made me get up. He said as he tried to go back to sleep on Jeff.

Matt looked over at them and smiled as he saw the picture they made.

There is a reason you're mom wouldn't let you sleep little man. You won't sleep when me and you're mom are trying to sleep. Wakey, Wakey. He said coming over to tickle the little boy.

Elijah started laughing uncontrollably and kicking while Matt and Jeff tickled him mercilessly.

Daddy!! Uncle Jeff!!! MOMMY HELP ME!!! He yelled as he tried to catch his breath.

You guys leave him alone. Tabitha scolded them as she came out of the house carrying a tray of vegetables.

The boys heard her and immediately stopped. Jeff smiled as he got up and walked over to hug her.

How does my incredible looking sister-in-law feel today? He asked as he gave her a kiss on the cheek.

The same way I felt when your brother asked me this morning. She said sticking her tongue out and popping a carrot stick in her mouth.

Always gotta be a smartass don't ya? He said as he sat back down.

Somebody has gotta keep you in line Jeff. Carrie has almost given up, therefore I have to pick up the slack. She said as she walked over to Matt, giving him a kiss.

Yeah, whatever. Jeff said leaning back.

Tabitha laughed and looked up at the cloudless sky, silently thanking God for the beautiful day. Dark clouds would probably be rolling in the next week or so. She would enjoy it.as long as it lasted.