March 13th, 2011

Sailor sat on the benches lacing up her skates. Michael Hanson skated up to her with a large grin.

"Olympic hopeful, Sailor Malucci." He said. She looked at him and flashed him a smile.
"Hey." She said.

"How are you?" He asked. Sailor got up and skated a few steps away from him.

"I'm fine." She turned to him, "What do you want?"

"I wanted to ask you a few questions." Michael said.

"Skate with me and ask." Sailor began to skate around the rink. Michael smiled.

"You're six right?" He asked.

"I'll be six this year." Sailor said, "Why?"

"Cause I'm twelve and I am pretty damn good at what I do." He said, "Have you ever skated partners?" Sailor arched her eyebrow and shook her head.

"No." She said, "I'm mostly singles."

"You are an amazing skater, Sailor. You're sure to win the gold in a few years." He said, "I recognize your talent and I would like to share that with you. Who is your coach?"

"Krysta McGill." Sailor stopped skating and looked at him, "You want to be my partner?" Michael nodded.

"I think if the two most talented skaters in Illinois got together we would be sure to win gold." Michael said, extending his hand, "You're small enough for me to toss." Sailor rolled her eyes and skated away.

"Why me?" She asked.

"I think I already answered that." Michael said, "And you're sort of cute." Sailor giggled softly and glanced at him.

"Talk to Krysta and maybe I'll train with you." She said. Michael was grinning from ear to ear.

"Great! I will!" He said skating off to the locker rooms to find Krysta. Sailor chuckled and continued to skate. She never thought about being partners with someone. She always assumed she'd be doing singles at the Olympics.

"Sammi!!!" She turned and saw Paul and Misty standing on the edge of the ice. Sailor smiled and waved.

"Hi guys!" She said.

"I'm going to go back there and check out the costumes." Misty said, "You two stay right here."
"Sure thing, Ma!" Paul took a step on the ice and wobbled slightly. Sailor sighed and skated over to him.

"Give me your hands." She said. Paul took Sailor's hands with a blush. She helped him glide across the ice.

"I like you, Lori." Paul said.

"I know." Sailor said. She knew Paul was her age, but she felt like they were so different. She glanced over to the sidelines watching Michael talk with Krysta. Her heart skipped a few beats. She hoped she would be able to skate partners with him.

"Can I marry you?" Paul giggled. Sailor frowned.

"I'm five." She said, "Talk to me in twenty years."

"You're funny, Lori." He said.

"Thanks." She let go of Paul's hands, "I'll be right back." Sailor skated over to the edge where Krysta and Michael were.

"Is this what you want Sailor?" Krysta asked. She nodded.

"It's be cool and a bigger challenge to work with Michael." She said, "I've won enough single awards." Krysta chuckled.

"True true." She said, "I will have to talk to your parents, but I don't see why this will be a problem."

"Great!!" Michael engulfed Sailor in a hug. She blushed slightly glancing at Paul. He was sliding off the ice and ran into the locker rooms. Sailor sighed and hugged Michael back. Life was hard when you were five.

March 26th, 2011

Today was a huge day. In fact today was one of the biggest days in the longest time. Jett and Gage were going home. The nurses showed Randi and Dave how to fix their oxygen machines if the alarm went off. it was rather easy. Randi stood by the boys' cribs in the Hospital nursery. They looked so much better then they did when they were born. They were both dressed in outfits Randi had made. Jett was wearing green and Gage was wearing blue. They looked wonderful.

"Today is such a special day." She smiled at the boys as Dave walked in with two carriers.

"Here we go. Let's get the two of you in these so you can have your first car ride." He said setting them on the counter. Randi chuckled.

"They're four months old and they're going home for the first time, riding in a car for the first time, and so much more." She said lifting Jett up.

"It's a big time." Dave said as he put Gage into his car seat. The baby cooed softly. "You guys ready?" Randi nodded.

"Yeah." She picked up Jett's car seat, "Let's take our boys home." Dave held the door open for Randi and Jett. Out in the hallway, Randi saw every single nurse and doctor on the maternity floor and the NICU wing. They all were cheering for the boys. It brought a tear to Randi's eyes.

"Thank you." Randi whispered looking at Dr. Wolcott.

"It's my pleasure." Dr. Wolcott said, "It's been nice having you here, but I'm glad you're going home." Randi chuckled softly.

"Me too." She smiled as she and Dave got into the elevator. Gage began to kick his legs. he was finally discovering them. "Looks like Gage is excited to go home and see his room."

"I am too." Dave chuckled.

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Dave pulled up into the driveway. Blue and green balloons were tied to every post on the porch. A giant sign hung from the windows on the second floor. It read, "Welcome home Gage & Jett, Our Fighters!!"

"Oh Dave. It looks beautiful." Randi said.

"Drew and Lizzie worked hard on it." Dave said shutting off the car. The front door opened up and the girls all ran out. Judith and Elizabeth stood there beaming.

"Welcome home!" Judith clapped her hands looking at her grandsons.

"Thanks, Ma." Randi kissed her check as she took Gage out of the car, "We should really get them inside and down for a nap."

"Okay, come on." Judith ushered everyone inside.

"Can I hold him?" Daisy asked.
"Not right now baby. He's still very little." Randi said.

"Can I hold Jett?" She asked. Dave chuckled.

"No. They need a nap, just like you." He said walking up the stairs. Daisy groaned loudly, but Ireland took her hand and led her into Daisy and Sailor's bedroom. Gage yawned as Randi picked him up.

"Such a big day, Sweetheart. Don't feel bad about going to sleep." She said laying him down, "We can play with you later tonight. You and your brother go to sleep." Dave stood next to Jett's crib.

"They're home." He whispered. "Our family is finally complete."

"Finally." Randi wrapped her arms around her husband and gave him a hug. This was an incredible feeling but yet a terrifying feeling.

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