May 2nd, 2004

Lily winced as the tattoo needle dug into her hip. Bug watched her.

"I'm going to throw up." He said. Lily giggled softly.

"It's not bad sweetheart. You should get one." She said.

"No…it's okay. You can be the illustrated woman." Bug said as the tattoo artist drew a "MBV" on her hip. Bug smiled softly. Lily swore up and down she wouldn't be getting more tattoos but then Bug mentioned she should get Maya's initials and She fell in love with the idea.

"It doesn't hurt. My wrist hurt more." Lily said. The Tattoo artist chuckled softly as he drew wings off of the initials. "When we have more kids, I'll put their initials flying near Maya's."

"Do what you want." Bug mumbled as he watched the tattoo artist wipe off Lily's hip.

"Done." He said. He held up a mirror and Lily grinned brightly.

"I love it." She said, "Thank you!" Bug smiled slightly.

"I still don't understand why you get this done. It's unnecessary pain." He said helping her up.

"If I can go through childbirth I can do this." She winked as she paid the man, "We better get back before Jordan burns the house down."

* * *

Lily and Bug walked in to find Maya and Jordan sound asleep on the couch. Maya was cuddled into Jordan's chest. Lily chuckled.

"Looks like Butterfly wore her out." She whispered.

"I think it was the other way around." Jordan said opening her eyes, "How's the new tat?" Lily pulled her pants down slightly.

"Like it?" Lily smiled. Jordan nodded as she wrapped her arms around Maya as she sat up.

"It's pretty cool." Jordan said.

"Did Maya give you a lot of trouble?" Bug asked. Jordan shook her head.

"No she was great. She was standing by herself." She said.

"Standing by herself?" Lily smiled brightly.

"Yeah and was pulling things off of the table." Jordan chuckled.

"I can't believe I missed that." Lily sighed softly as she took her daughter.

"Don't worry." Jordan said running her hand through her long locks, "She'll be crawling and walking and getting in trouble for you guys soon enough." Bug chuckle softly.

"Gee, thanks. I can't wait." He said. Jordan held out her hand. Bug looked at her oddly, "What do you want?"

"Payment. My baby sitting skills don't come for free." Jordan said. "Goddaughter or not." Lily giggled as she changed Maya's diaper.

"Give her twenty." Bug gave Lily a look but gave Jordan the money anyway. Jordan smiled gratefully.

"Thank you kindly." Jordan stuffed the money into her pocket; "I'll see you guys at work tomorrow."

"Bye." Lily buttoned up Maya's pants as Jordan left. "What are you going to say when Maya ask for a tattoo?" Bug couldn't help but to laugh.

"I will tell her no." Bug said picking up Jordan's dishes.

"What if she's sixteen?" Lily asked.

"Then a double no." Bug said walking into the kitchen. Lily sighed deeply.

"Would you rather her get it by a professional or in the garage with a shared needle?" Lily asked picking Maya up.

"Neither." Bug said turning to his wife. "Honest."

"I would rather have her get one by a professional." Lily said. Bug shook his head.

"I guess." He shrugged, "But she's not even walking yet so we shouldn't worry about her getting tattoos just yet."

"I'm not the one worrying about anything." Lily commented and sat down. She would change Bug's mind on the whole tattoo thing in the next fourteen years. She'd make him get one. She knew she could crack him.

June 16th, 2004

It was starting to get warmer in Boston. The snow had melted and people were starting to wear tank tops. Bug tiptoed into the bedroom. Lily and Maya were both taking naps. He smiled when he saw Maya's big eyes open. She was gnawing on Lily's hair. "Don't do tat." Bug whispered to the seven and a half-month-old. He pulled Lily's hair out of her mouth. Lily stirred slightly, "Don't wake mommy up, Butterfly." He whispered as Maya smacked Lily's face playfully.

"Sleep." Lily mumbled. Maya was giggling as Lily opened her eyes, ""How long have I been asleep?"

"Two hours." Bug smiled as Maya clawed at Lily's shirt.

"I didn't mean to sleep that long." Lily pulled her shirt up and Maya immediacy started to nurse. The baby snuggled in against her breast. Bug smiled.

"It's okay. I got a couple loads of laundry done." He said.

"Thanks." Lily said softly.

"It's hot today. Do you want to go to the beach?" Bug asked.

"Me in a bathing suit?" Lily laughed, "I don't think so."

"Why not?" Bug asked her.

"I haven't exactly lost all my pregnancy weight, Sweetheart." Lily said.

"Sure you did." Bug said, "But you don't need to wear a bathing suit. We can just pack some food and show Maya the waves. It'll be a pre-birthday celebration for you until I can spoil you tomorrow." A soft smile came across Lily's face.

"Give us fifteen minutes to get ready and we'll go." Lily said. Bug kissed Lily's head and stood up.

"All right. I'll make some food to bring along." Bug said.

* * *

Lily laid out the blue blanket on the sand. Maya looked around her with large eyes. She had never seen any of this before.

"Isn't this great?" Bug asked his daughter as he sat down. Maya cooed as she looked at the waves. He knelt down and splashed the water. Maya gasped. Lily sat down and watched them.

"She likes the water?" She asked. Bug nodded.

"It seems so." Bug lay back down. Maya got up on her legs and hands and started to crawl to the water's edge. Lily watched her carefully. Bug watched Lily's dance with excitement.

"This is a great birthday present." She smiled. Bug nodded as he watched her.

"What are you thinking about?" Bug asked. Lily blushed slightly.

"That this is going to be a great birthday present." She laughed. He shook his head.

"No, I saw something else in your eyes." He said, "What was it?" lily chuckled as she tucked her hair behind her ears.

"Just about next time." She said. Bug sat up on his elbows and looked at her.

"Next time?" He asked. Lily nodded and snuggled into him as she watched Maya.

"Next time we have a baby." She said, "I've been thinking about that a lot lately."

"Really?" he asked. Lily nodded.

"Maya is crawling and getting older every day. I miss when she was totally dependent on us." Lily said.

"It's not like she's starting school or anything." He said.

"I know. I just would like Maya and her little brother to be close in age." Lily said. "They'll be closer being close in age."

"Sounds good. When do you want to start trying?" he asked his wife. Lily growled slightly.

"Now." She winked. Bug glanced at Maya who was playing quietly in the sand. He grinned. He was married to a very bad woman and he loved it.

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