Chapter 18-The First Gift

July 17, 2002

It had been Ty's day off. Alex had to work so he was waiting for her to get off and come to his place. It was about 11:30pm when he heard a knock at the door.

"Hey you," he said as he opened the door.

"Hey babe," Alex said giving Ty a kiss.

"How was your shift?" Ty asked as they walked to the couch.

"Not too bad, no traumas today."

"That's good. You look beat though."

"I didn't sleep real good last night."

"Why not?"

"I was just thinking about everything."

"Good things?"

"Yeah, good things. So much is going to change once we are married."

"You aren't having second thoughts about getting married so soon are you?"

"No not at all, it's all just sinking in."

"It will be good, I promise."

"I know."

The front door opened and Carlos walked in.

"I'm glad I caught you guys. I wanted to talk to you about something," Carlos said walking in.

"Sure, what's up?" Ty said.

"I don't know if you guys have put any thought into where you guys are going to live once you are married, but I have been thinking."

"We really haven't, but I wouldn't leave you hanging Carlos," Ty said.

"I know, that's not what I am talking about. I was thinking that you guys could take this place and I'll move into your place Alex."

"Carlos, I don't want you too feel like I am kicking you out of your apartment," Alex said.

"Yeah man, you found this place," Ty added.

"I don't feel like you are kicking me out. I want to do this. It makes more sense. You have an extra bedroom so you guys don't have to move if you have a baby. Alex's place isn't that far. I don't need a big place."

"Carlos, it is a good idea. Are you sure about it?"

"I'm sure guys, it makes sense."

"We owe you big time Carlos. I'll talk to my landlord in the morning," Alex said.

"Yeah man, thanks. It means a lot," Ty added.

"I'm glad you like the idea. I'll see you in the morning," Carlos said as he walked into his bedroom and closed the door.

"I can't believe he did that for us," Alex said.

"Yeah, it was really nice. And it is a good idea."

"Yeah it is. Now we have one less thing to worry about."

"Good, the less we have to do the better."

"I agree completely."