Chapter Thirty Six
(A Van Ride to Our New Home)
** Well I did not think that we would ever get here but finally we did. I am so glad that we all got that little extra sleep because boy did we need it. We are finally pulling up in front of Marks house in Texas. What was supposed to be a nine hour ride in the van with five adults and two children turned into an almost twelve and a half hour ride with five children and two adults. We were supposed to leave by twelve o'clock but didn't even get on the road till almost three in the afternoon because the rental place had somehow sent our van to the wrong store and of course we had to wait till they got it back. Then of course as soon as we get on the road Chance and Ricky both had to pee. So we have to stop then only about two hours on the road Glen and John are both complaining that they are hungry and the snacks that Mrs. O'Mallory back weren't good enough. So after almost thirty minutes of Mark, Glen and John arguing and trying to decide where to go we end up at McDonalds which I really hate since I got pregnant. But didn't want to tell the guys that because I figured that it would only cause another debate on where to go. Man I should have because within an hour after eating I had to have John who was driving at the time pull over so that I could be sick. I had to do this about every twenty minutes for almost three hours. To say nothing of the fact that I had to pee a lot. I know that I scared Mark who hasn't gone through Morning sickness before because he watched me closely the whole ride here. He even walked me to the bathroom every time that I had to pee. Glen, John and even Mrs. O'Mallory were giving him a hard time about it too. I couldn't help it but I had to laugh a little myself though he is so sweet that I made sure to give him an extra hot kiss for his trouble. This did shut Glen up who then pouted till I kiss him just as hot. Then when we are finally moving and the boys who have had their first real fight over their wrestling action figure are both asleep the damn van had to go and blow a hose. It took Glen, Mark and John almost two hours to repair it. Especially with all the goofing around that they did. Heck I think Chance and Ricky could have fixed it faster then they did. Though I have to admit that helping Mark, Glen and John get the grease off of them at the truck stop Men's room was a little bit of fun. Hell they even let John get a kiss or two in while I was trying to get grease off his face. I know that if he didn't have about a twelve pack in him I don't think he would have even tried to kiss me. And I will say one thing that John is another Texan who can really set a woman on fire with just a kiss. Mark said that he would have to let John kiss me more often because he got to finish what John started after John headed out to the table for some coffee. When we got back into the van afterwards John and I shared a seat and at first he couldn't even look me in the eye. Finally I leaned over and kissed him on the cheek and told him that I loved the kisses and that friends like we are can always share a kiss every now and then. Especially since he was going to be Charity godfather and all. Mark who is now driving catches my eye in the mirror and raises an eyebrow. I can't help it I just sit there and grin at him because I know that if I wanted to have John that neither him or Glen would tell me no. Damn I don't know what these two giants of mine have done to me but I will have to say I am enjoying it. Either that or my bad roots do run in me too. Oh well you can't pick who your family or where your genes come from. Finally Mark and Glen both laugh because even they know that they couldn't tell me no. So then John smiles at me that great grin of his and pull me into his arms so that I can try and catch a little sleep. Mark starts to roar with laughter and Glen just keeps shaking his head. Both of them warn John that I am their girl but John just grins down at me and kisses me gently on the top of the head. He then turns to Mark and Glen and tells them that if I ever want a night with big John just ask. I can't help but tell him I might just someday. I then snuggle into his arms and close my eyes thinking I might get a little sleep. But I am so excited and also somewhat worried about moving in with Mark and Glen that I just can't even will myself to sleep. So after lying in John's arms for over an hour I finally sit up and just watch as the scenery goes by. Finally we get here and damn I am having a hard time breathing I am so scared. I mean I have had changes come my way before but this I'm not sure that I am ready for. Well Glen who is now driving has pulled up into this huge circler driveway. After the van stops Mark helps me out of it so that I am now standing in front of Marks house. Oh shit I gone and done it now I have been standing here just staring at the out side of the house and day dream. I didn't hear Mark and now him and John and Glen are all making fun of me. I know that Mark said the house would be big enough for all of us and man just from the outside I can tell he wasn't kidding. **
Mark: Lil are you go to stand there all night or are you going to come in?
** I look at Mark and must have had the dumbest look on my face because once again they are laughing at me. The only difference is that this times Ricky who is in Glens arms and Chance who is up on Johns shoulders is also laughing. Before I know what to say or do Mark has walked over to me and has gently kissed me. **
Mark: I told you that it was big enough for all of us to live in.
Lilah: Yeah I know Mark but this looks almost too big.
Glen: Hell Lil everyone can have their own room and we won't be tripping over each other all the time either.
Lilah: Own room?
** Damn I must have had a sad look on my face because Glen is now also standing in front of me so that he can lean down and kiss me too. I gently kiss him back but I can't help feeling a little sad either. I mean I was kind of hoping to share a room with at least one of these guys. I was also hoping that Ricky and Chance would be sharing. Damn these guys they always seem to know just what I am thinking even John. **
John: Come on guys don't leave her feeling all sad tell her that even though it's big enough that you guys aren't planning on her having her own room. Either that or I'm going to take her home with me when I head there later this week.
Mark: And what makes you think that she would go?
Glen: Hell Mark for that fact when does he ever stay home. I mean he lives here almost as much as we do.
John: Ok Glen are you saying that you want me to stay away and not keep you guys laughing? I can take a hint I'll go if that is what you want.
Mark: Hell no John who else is going to cheat at cards with me so that Glen has to run around the outside of the house naked.
** This is now causing all three of these men or should I say overgrown children to start laughing. They are also ruff housing around with the boys. Finally Mrs. O'Mallory puts a stop with a stern look and some well-barked orders. I almost couldn't hold the laughter in. **
Mrs. O'Mallory: Glen gives Ricky to John and grab the small night bags that I packed for the boys and Lilah. John takes the boys in and Mark helps Lilah inside too. I want these boys and that poor momma to be changed and in bed in less then a half-hour. And Lilah don't you worry none because Mark and Glen have both promise me that the boys will be sharing a room.
Lilah: Really Mark? Glen?
Mark: Yes little one I had a workman come and take out a few walls so that the Ricky room would be big enough. I also had him put in matching beds except Ricky is Blue and Chance is Red.
** Damn this man. I can't help but laugh just at the gleam in my son's eyes. **
Lilah: Mark how did you know that Chance favorite color was red?
Chance: Because Mark's favorite color is red too.
Lilah: Oh well I see. And where will I be sleeping in this big house?
Glen: You will see.
** Hell with that said Mark hands Mrs. O'Mallory his keys and then grabs me up and into his arms. She unlocks the door and then steps aside and so that Mark can carry me in. As we enter I notice a big hallway that seems to go in all directions. I try to get Mark to put me down but he say that Chance and I can explore the house in the morning. So he takes me up stairs and stops at a doorway that leads to a room that is as big as two. Plus it also has it's own private bathroom. Mark and Glen had the room done up in little boy style with two little race car beds with their names on the license plates. John has deposit Ricky on the blue one and Chance on the red one. I also notice that there is a whole bunch of little boy's toys on shelves all over the room. We quickly get the boys changed and into bed being it is almost four in the morning. After a trip to the bathroom and drinks of water plus kisses from all four of us they are almost asleep as fast as their little heads hit the pillow. Then John offers Mrs. O'Mallory his arm, which she takes, and then heads down to a guestroom next store to the boys. She goes in after saying goodnight. Mark and Glen say that they will get her settled in the guesthouse over the next couple of days. John then quickly comes back and gives me a gentle kiss on the lips before whispering into my ear that he is right down the hall if I don't want to stay in the room that the Brothers of Destruction have in mind for me. I laugh and both Glen and Mark both punch John in the arm. He laughs and then goes off to another guestroom farther down the hall leaving me with Mark and Glen. Each one of them takes my hand and leads me down the hall the other way till we reach a doorway. Mark reaches out a hand and opens the door. Oh my god I think I have died and gone to heaven. When he flips on the light the room is as big as my whole apartment. It is done up in shades of blue, red and my favorite black. It has a fireplace right across from the largest king size bed that I have ever seen. The furniture is all black lacquered wood. There is a sitting area with overstuffed chairs and bookcases full of books. And behind the chairs are sliding glass doors that lead out onto a balcony that has chairs and a table. There are three dressers along with a giant closet and a wardrobe. On the other side of the room is a private changing room and a bathroom with a sunken tub. All I can do is wander around the room in total aware. Finally I turn back around and look at my two grinning giants who are just watching me. **
Lilah: Wow Mark, Glen.
Mark: Yeah we were hoping that you would like it. We weren't sure what it would look like because I gave them all the instructions over the phone.
Glen: If there is anything you don't like then we can have it changed?
** Damn it now all I can do is stand here crying like a damn baby. I have never had anyone care about what I thought about anything. They both come over and hug me till I finally stop crying. Then Glen grabs my bag and hands me a nightgown out of it. They both carefully help me to change, which is a good thing because I can't even, button it right. Then Mark pulls back the covers while Glen picks me up and gently places me in the center of the bed. They cover me up and then both give me one hell of a good night kiss. They then both strip down to their boxers and then crawls into bed one on each side of me. I love the fact that I will not have to pick which one of my guys I am going to share my nights with as this room was done up in all our favorite colors. Because as Mark and Glen just told me this is all our bedroom. As I start to drift off to sleep in between my two giant knights in shining armor I know that I am the luckiest girl in the world. I also can't wait to I see the rest of the house or what is going to happen with all three of us sharing this bed room. Damn the fun we are going to have here. I almost wish that I wasn't so tried so that we could have a little fun now. Damn these two Glen just whispered into my ear that we have all the time in the world but that for now if I didn't get to sleep he was going to tan my behind. Before I can even say anything back Mark flips me over on my stomach and gives me a good smack on the behind. He said that was for the comment that I was going to say back to Glen. Somehow they all ways know what I am thinking. Glen sneaks his hand under me and is gently rubbing my stomach while Mark is rubbing my back. I know I will be to sleep in minutes but damn I am lucky. **
Author Notes: Please Read and Review. I need to know if my block is gone and if I am back on the right track or if I should just give this one up for good or maybe even give up writing for good.
Thanks,
Cat Lea
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