Ashley saw a commercial for Canobe Lake Park so she thought it would be fun for her and John and Randy and Trish to go.
"Ash, why are we going to an amusement park?" John asked
"Because it is going to be fun plus Randy and Trish are coming here straight from Aruba they haven't even been home yet" she replied
"Ok but why go?" he asked
"Because it will be fun and the baby will love it" she said
"He can't go on any rides" John said
"Yes but we can say it was our first family outing" she said "you know what leave me alone Randy and Trish will be here in 2 hours and we are going to Canobe Lake Park"
John knew not to push her any more she was starting to get irritated. The phone started ringing and Ashley picked it up she could have let the machine get it but John thought she was using it as an excuse not to talk him.
"Hello" she said
"Miss Harris this is Officer Perry we met the day of the death" he said sounding uncomfortable.
"Oh yes hello officer what can I help you with?" she asked hoping that he hadn't found a home for Talon.
"Well we still haven't found a home yet but I thought you might want to know some information about the baby that is currently in your care" he said
"Yeah"
"Well his full name is Talon Michael Alexander, mother's name Jennifer Alexander, birth date May 23"
"Thank you officer but I don't think you are going to need to find him a home my boyfriend and I we are going to adopt little Talon" she said
"Well that is wonderful unfortunately it will have to be done up here because he was born in Canada so he is a citizen but I will contact the social services office and have them call you with all the information" he said
"Ok well it was nice talking to you but I can hear Talon waking up from his nap so I should grab him" Ashley said trying to get off the phone.
"Ok and congratulations again" he said hanging up.
Ashley sighed and rubbed her temples she really did not like that man.
"Baby you ok?' John asked
"Yeah that was Officer Perry calling to give us a little more information on Talon" she replied
"Ok well what do we know now?" John asked
"His full name is Talon Michael Alexander his mom's name was Jennifer and he was born on May 23rd"
"Ok well Chaos wants me at Bass Camp I'm going to bring the baby ok" he said "I'll be nice and give you a little break"
"Ok thanks call me if he gets fussy and I'll pick him up" she replied.
"Will do bye baby" he said giving her a kiss.
Ashley fell back onto the bed there was something about that man that gave her a head ache. She decided to call Trish to find out where the hell they were. It was 9:30 in the morning and the park opened at 12.
"Trisha where are you?" she asked
"We just got off the plane and we are getting into a cab now so what is so important that you needed us to rush down to Lynnfield and when did you move?" she asked
"Well you'll see when you get here and I moved about 2 weeks ago" she replied
"Ok so you and Bam are living in Mass now?" she asked
"No just me we broke up so I decided it was time for me to move back to where I feel most comfortable" Ashley told her. Ashley knew Trish was grinning from ear to ear to learn that she was single and she would be thrilled to know about her and John but she wanted her to wait a little while till John returned.
"Yeah well I met someone and damn it he fine" Ashley said
"You met someone?" Trish asked
"Yeah I really didn't have a place to stay so I'm living with him right now" she said with a smile.
"Ashley Michelle you are living with some guy what the hell is the matter with you!" Trish exclaimed.
"He isn't just some guy he is the future father of my children" Ashley said holding back the urge to laugh. She could tell Trish was getting really pissed. The next thing she knew she was talking to Randy.
"So you are living in Lynnfield?" Randy asked
Ashley knew that he understood what was going on.
"Yeah and I can't wait for you to meet my man" Ashley said
"I have a feeling that I'm going to like him" Randy said with a smirk. "well we'll be there in like 15 minutes so I'll see ya"
"Ok bye Rans love ya"
Ashley hung up and hid all the pictures of John and any indication that John lived there. She put all Talon's things in his room and the house looked nothing like it had before there were no Jerseys all over the place no sports stuff.
'Man I need to redecorate' she thought to herself.
Ashley heard the doorbell ring and went to answer it. She opened the door to find Trish with her arms folded across her chest looking pissed and Randy trying to keep a straight face.
"Trisha you look tan how was the honeymoon?" Ashley asked
"Don't toy with me I want to meet this man you are shacking up with" she said annoyed
"Well he isn't home but I'll call him right now and find out where he is" Ashley said.
Randy couldn't help but laugh but he quickly made it sound like he coughed.
"Baby are you all right?" Trish asked
"Yeah I'm fine don't worry about me" he said
Ashley went into the kitchen and called John's cell.
"Anthony we have guests here" she said
"Why are you calling me by my middle name?" he asked
"Trish doesn't know it's you" she whispered into the phone.
"Oh ok baby we'll be home in about a half hour" he said
"Ok I love you" she said
Trish walked into the kitchen to find her friend sitting on the counter and she heard the last part of the conversation.
"Did you just tell him you loved him I can't believe you, what do your cousins and you father think?" she asked
"They are cool with it I'm a big girl and I can make my own decisions"Ashley replied. Ashley walked back into the living room and sat down.
"What does John think about this?" she asked
"He doesn't care he is dating someone and they are adopting a baby together" she said
"John and his girlfriend are adopting a baby?" Randy asked looking at her funny.
"A 3 month old baby boy named Talon Michael" she replied flipping through a magazine.
"I can't believe hi saying he loves you and ending up getting with another woman" Trish said as she started pacing the room. "Who does this chick think she is?"
"Trisha calm down she is really nice and pretty and she makes John happy and that is all that matters" Ashley said
"Yeah you are right" Trish said sitting down next to Ashley.
The next thing they heard was "THE CHAMP IS HERE" as the front door flew open. Ashley went over to greet John and gave him a big kiss. Trish walked out of the living room and was confused ans pissed off at the same time.
"Trish meet my boyfriend John and our son Talon" Ashley said with a smirk.
"You know what I hate you all" she said "I can't believe you guys would put me through that and Randy I know you knew somehow"
"Well I knew John lived in Lynnfield so I put two and two together" Randy said
"Trish I can't believe you thought I was all acting like a skank how long have you known me have I ever given you the indication that I would move in with a guy I just met?" Ashley asked
"You know what Trish I think we should set my dad up" Ashley said as they were driving to the park.
"Yeah I totally agree he has been alone way too long but who with"
"Lilian Garcia" they both said at the same time.
Both John and Randy rolled their eyes. Randy was sitting up front with John while the two females and the baby were in the back.
"Ash he is so cute" Trish said
"Thank you he gets that from me" John remarked
"Just keep thinking that jackass" Trish replied
"Baby she just called me a jackass" John whined
"Well don't be one and she won't call you one" Ashley said
They arrived at the park and put Talon in the stroller.
"Ok Ashley you have to go on at least on water ride you choose the Log flume ride or the Boston Tea Party" John said
"Ugh I'm going to have to say the Log Flume you don't get as wet" she said
"Well you three have fun me and Talon will watch" Trish said as she started pushing the stroller. Ashley started to laugh.
"Sucks to be her she has to go on the Tea Party" Ashley said
They waited in line for 20 minutes because the park was really crowded they had to wait the same time for about every ride.
"I'm all wet and I have no idea what has died in that water" Ashley said as they got off the ride. She was wearing a blue bikini top and a pair of white shorts and white flip flops. The tattoo she got a year ago was showing nicely.
"While you were in line like 20 people came over to say what a cute baby you have" Trish told Ashley and John "and I'm not joking"
John took the baby out of the carriage and kissed his cheek.
"You are a little babe magnet" he said
"John Felix Anthony" Ashley said in a warning tone.
"I love you baby" he said
"Yeah sure" she said.
They went on a few more rides and then got something to eat for lunch.
"I wanna go on the star blaster" Ashley said
"Me too" Trish added
"I'm game" John said
Randy said he would watch the baby the truth was that he hated heights. He had a few people looking at him he thought that they recognized him but if they did they didn't say anything which was always a good thing.
"Hey John that girl has your spinner pendent" Ashley pointed out.
John just smiled they didn't call him 'The Franchise' for nothing.
"To bad I get the man and the belt at home" Ashley said
They got on the ride and it was a lot of fun. Basically what the ride did was they were strapped into seats and then they went up about 100 feet into the air and then they were dropped and brought back up and then dropped half way and so on until the ride ended. It made Trish a little sick but Ashley and John wanted to go on again. Then they went to Castaway Island which was a water park they had fun in the pools for a while and then relaxed in the lounge chairs. They went on a few more rides and then at 6 they left and went to Chilies they ate and went home.
"Trish I can believe you got Ashley to go on the roller coaster" Randy said
"Well I'm talented that way" Trish said
Ashley was sitting on John's lap with her head on his shoulder she was tired and wanted nothing more then to go to bed.
"I'm so happy you guys are together" Trish said
"Not as happy as I am" John replied
"Do you always have to be a smart ass?" Trish asked
"Yes" Ashley answered for him.
"Oh I love you too honey" John said
"Yeah I know" she said
It was 10:30 and everyone was in bed because it had been a very long day.
"I thought Trish's head was going to explode" Ashley said thinking about before John got there.
"That must have been a sight" John said with a yawn.
"J you know I love you right?" Ashley asked
"Yeah should I be worried about where this conversation is going?" he asked
"No not at all I just wanted to make sure you knew" Ashley said laying her head on his chest.
"This is my favorite time and I don't want to go back to work" John complained.
"You'll be gone fore 3 days trust me it'll fly by" Ashley said before falling asleep.
John watched her for a little while he was thinking about his life and their relationship he smiled before falling asleep himself. The next morning when Ashley woke up John had already left although she missed him she had Talon and Trish and Randy to keep her busy for a little while.