July 27th, 2001

Week 36

Week 24

He was now 19 yrs old and his first child was on it's way. Joe was excited. Joe felt like he had a purpose in his life. There weren't many places in Boulder to get wedding tuxedos, but the one they did have was wonderful.

"I feel like an ass." Joe said as he buttoned up the jacket.

"You look like one too." Stu chuckled as he looked the boy over. Tommy grinned brightly.
"Golly, you look handsome." He said.

"Thanks, Dad." Joe turned in the mirror and looked at himself. "Yeah, I like it. I'm going to get it."

"Good choice." Stu said. Tommy clapped his hands.
"I bet Gina is going to make a beautiful bride." He said as Joe went back into the dressing room to get changed.
"I know she will be." He said. Joe carefully took the tux off and put it in the bag. This was so cool. He was getting married. "Dad, are you still going to go to New York?"

"I think we're gonna put that off now." Tom said, "Until the baby comes and you guys get married."

"Thanks." Joe came back out and held up the bag, "I'd like this."

"Very good, Mr. Underwood." The man said taking the bag. Joe exhaled. This was so weird. He couldn't believe he was getting married.

"So tell me, Joe," Stu leaned against the door frame as he watched the boy pay for the tux. "Have you chosen a name?"

"No." Joe said, "Have you?"

"Not really." He chuckled. As soon as everything was rung up, the three men left.

"I like names." Tom said, "My name means twin but I'm not a twin. What does your name mean Joe?"

"Ah…I have no idea." Joe thought about it, "I'll look it up when I get home."

"I know what your names mean, Stu." Tom smiled. Stu returned the friendly gesture.

"And what would that be?" he asked.

"it's like a Steward. You know, like the job." Tom told him.

"I should have guessed." Stuart smiled. The men walked out of the shop and down the main street. It still amazed Stu how Boulder has built up. "Care for some coffee?"

"Sure." Joe nodded.

"Me too. I want some." Tom said. Stu ushered them to the little coffee shop on the corner. This was one of his favourite places to just relax.

"Betty, get us three cups of your best Joe." Stu said as they walked in. Betty nodded with a slight giggle.

"We only serve the best, Stu." She said. The men sat down in a booth.

"So, you feel comfortable about your tux?" Stu asked.

"Yeah. I really like it." Joe said.

"Gina will love it." Tommy said, "I bet she'll look so beautiful on your wedding day. She'll have a big belly." Joe chuckled.

"She always looks beautiful." Joe said. It was hard to imagine that day was coming so quickly. Both his wedding day and the birth of his first child was coming quickly. Sometimes it made Joe break out in hives, but he knew he could do it.

August 8th, 2001

Week 38

Week 26

Lucy had just celebrated her 34th birthday. Time was flying by. Nicolena was one year old. Time was flying by. Soon she'd be a grandmother. Time was flying by.

"Tom?" Lucy rolled over in bed and looked at her husband. He opened one of his eyes.

"I'm sleeping." He mumbled.

"I'm thinking." Lucy told him.

"Thinking means you're quiet." Tom said. Lucy giggled as she shoved him. "What?"

"When Gina and Joe have their baby, do you want to start trying for another baby?" She asked.

"Sure." He mumbled falling back asleep. Lucy sighed as she got out of bed. It was so warm that night. It felt good to walk around.

She pushed open Nicolena's bedroom door. The baby was sleeping soundly. Lucy sighed and walked to Lawrence's room. Lawrence's head was hanging off of his bed. Lucy chuckled and placed him back in a comfortable position. Just like his father, Lawrence couldn't wake up even if an earthquake hit.

Lucy shuffled downstairs. She looked out the window. It was gorgeous looking out into the night. Boulder was beautiful. She walked into the kitchen and took out the ice cream from the freezer. She loved homemade ice cream, especially in the middle of the night. She hated when she got restless at night.

"Lucy?" Tom shuffled into the kitchen, "I rolled over and you weren't there."

"I can't sleep." Lucy said, "get a spoon and join me."

"Are you sad?" Tom asked as he grabbed a spoon.

"No I'm not sad." She told him with a smile.

"You usually are when you're up at this hour." Tom took a spoonful of ice cream. "Ice cream is good."

"Yeah, it is." Lucy chuckled as she watched him. "Do you really want to have another baby?"

"I want to have thousands of more babies." Tom smiled.

"Okay, I couldn't handle a thousand more." She winked.

"Two more?" Tom asked. Lucy nodded.

"Two more sound good." She said.
"We're going to be grandparents soon." Tom grinned brightly. Lucy couldn't help but to groan.

"I know. I'm too young to be a grandma." Lucy said. "Turned 34 a couple of days ago. That's too young to be a grandma."

"It's perfect." He told her, "You'll be able to play with the kids and be at their wedding."

"You're really smart, Tom." Lucy told him.

"No I'm not." Tom said. Lucy chuckled.

"Yes you are." Lucy said, "You know how to make people feel better and that takes real smarts."

"You're my wife. It's my job to make you feel good." Tom said. Lucy smiled devilishly.

"I know how you can make me feel good." She said.

"How?" Tom asked.

"You know…." Lucy arched her eyebrows.

"Oooooh." Tom grinned putting the cover back on the ice cream, "I can do that." Lucy got up and took his hand.

"Come on." She led him upstairs. Now she knew she'd be able to fall back asleep. A little exercise and sleep. That sounded good.

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