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Chapter 22 - What a day

"Grandma! We're home! Grandma!" Ava called as she, Sandy and Casey entered the front door. Kirsten was still in the kitchen preparing lunch while Seth and Summer were upstairs unpacking.

"Hello kids! Did you have a great time with Grandpa?" Kirsten asked as she hugged them all and gave Sandy a quick peck on the lips.

"Yeah, we saw dogs and I saw a little baby." Casey proudly said.

"Sounds fun and you know what? Mommy and daddy are home."

"Yay!" Both Ava and Casey started to jump up and down in excitement.

"Where are they?"

"Upstairs unpacking." Kirsten didn't have to say another word; the kids were already on their way.

"Ava! Wait for me!" Casey called as Ava was in the middle of the staircase; she was a lot faster than Casey. Ava didn't hear him but continued to run up the stairs, excited to see her parents. At that point Casey started to cry as he stood on the fourth step. He just stood there in his blue outfit and almost started to bawl.

Ava noticed and came running to him in maybe a faster speed than she had up the stairs.

"Casey, what's wrong?" She kindly asked as she touched his teary cheek.

"You're too f…fast." Casey uttered behind his small sobs. Ava gave him a hug as they still stood on the same step. Casey was very important for her; they had a special bond. They fought sometimes but most of the time they were playing happily with each other. Ava really enjoyed taking care of him and showing him new things, teaching him stuff.

"I'm sorry; I was just excited about seeing mommy and daddy."

"I want to see them too."

"I know, let's go together this time." Ava took Casey's little hand and started to lead him up the stairs.

From the stairs there were three doors to Seth and Summer's room and as the kids reached it they saw Seth take some shirts out of a suitcase. Ava placed a finger on her lips and motioned for Casey to be quiet.

Suddenly and out of nowhere Seth felt two small bodies round his legs, the other one a little bigger than the other one. He knew who they were and smiled to himself.

"Hello you too!" He said as he sat down at the bed and taking them both in for a hug. He lifted them from back and lay down on the bed, taking them with him. Casey fell on top of him while Ava lay next to him. She reached her arms up to hug him and gave his neck kisses.

"It's so good to see you again. Everything all right?" Casey sat up on Seth's chest and looked him in his eyes. Ava kept hugging and kissing.

"Casey, you okay?" Seth could see that his sons cheeks were blank and his eyes a little red; he knew that he'd been crying.

"I'm fine; I was just sad before." He reassured Seth.

"Why?" Seth took Casey's hands into his own.

"It was my fault daddy. I was just excited about seeing you and I ran away from Casey, not thinking. I know I'm faster than him. I'm sorry daddy." Ava looked at hi, too now, a little afraid that Seth would be mad at her.

"Well, have you apologized to your brother?" Ava nodded and so did Casey.

"I forgive her daddy; I'm not sad anymore." Casey looked really cute as he sat on top of his father, looking at him with his big brown eyes. He reminded him too much of himself as a child; even the curly hair was there. Seth lifted his hand to touch it; it was soft and shiny.

"Then I guess we're okay." Seth said next and lifted Casey to lie on top of his chest instead. "I love you guys; I've missed you." He pulled them both close and gave them a huge bear hug.

Suddenly they were disturbed from their cuddling when they heard someone scream and throw herself into the hug. It was Summer.

"Mommy!" Both children let go of their father to throw their little arms around Summer. She happily hugged them back and kissed them anywhere she could reach.

"God, I've missed you so much." For once Summer didn't cry. Lately she'd been very emotional so the fact that she wasn't crying now surprised Seth. Though he didn't have to worry about that too long. Somewhere between the 'I love you's and Ava's laughter Summer began with the weeping.

"Mommy's crying again daddy." Casey said from inside hid mother's tight hug.

"I can see that." Seth said quietly to himself before joining the hug, kissing Summer's cheek.

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"Daddy, you have to come and look at the clothes mommy bought! They're so cute." Ava was definitely a mini Summer when it came to clothes; she absolutely loved to shop and loved to dress up.

Seth laughed as he heard his daughter yell from the living room. He was outside by the pool with Casey, helping him to bath with Sandy. Casey had these cute little trousers and a hat since Summer didn't want him to get burned. His brown curls could be seen by the sides. Casey hated to wear a hat as much as Seth did, but Seth had convinced him that it was for the best.

"Daddy, come and look!" Ava called once again from inside. Kirsten came outside with a brick with drinks and fruit, placing it beside the pool.

"You go inside Seth. I'll help Sandy with Casey; she's really excited in there." She rolled her trousers up and sat next to Casey and started to talk to him. "You want something cold to drink sweetie?"

"No, I want to go into the water. Grandpa, I want to swim!" Casey stretched his arms out for Sandy, who stood in the pool.

"Okay, come here." Sandy lifted Casey into his arms and carefully dipped him in the water.

"It's cold." Casey said and clung round Sandy's neck.

"You wanna get up?"

"No! It's fun. Daddy look!" Casey yelled to Seth, his voice filled with excitement.

"You're a big boy Casey. Isn't it scary?" Seth said as he sat next to Kirsten sipping his drink, smiling at his son.

"No, you swim too." Sandy dipped him a little more and Casey laughed as he splashed the water with his legs. That made the adults laugh too; he looked so happy in the pool.

"Daddy! Why aren't you coming?" Ava called and Seth jumped. He had completely forgotten about Ava's new clothes.

"I'm coming sweetheart!" He said and rose. "Keep going Casey; I have to go inside and look at some clothes." He left the drink by the ground and went inside.

"Daddy what took you so long?" Ava said as Summer helped her to take a bunch of clothes up from a suitcase.

"Sorry Ava, I got distracted outside. Wow, there are plenty of clothes here. Are they all yours?" He said interested and watched how Ava's face lighted up by his words.

"Daddy, look here. Mommy's bought me so many new clothes. Isn't this perfect?" She held a green dress up. It varied in different green shades and glittered a little; it was a dress to wear on an event.

"It's beautiful, just like you." He added and she smiled. Summer had now stopped taking up clothes and stood up to look at Seth and Ava.

"Have you seen this one? It's my favourite." Ava showed him a pink dress with a matching scarf; it looked really expensive.

"Wow. I believe you'll look like a princess in that one. It's very pretty. You're mother's a great shopper." He said and looked at Summer as he sat on one knee with Ava's dress in his lap.

"Yes, she's the best. Thank you mommy! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" Ava went to hug her mother as Seth stood up and put the dress by the other clothes.

"You deserve them baby." Summer said and looked up at Seth. "Come here you too." Seth did as he was told and went to stand next to Summer. Ava started to climb at him so he lifted her up, holding her with both his arms. Summer wrapped her left arm round Seth's back and the other one round Ava to hug them from the side.

"I've bought you and Casey clothes too."

To be continued

I'm very into this story right now, so hopefully I will update soon. Thanks again for the reviews!

As for my sequel, there will be some R/M in it too. )