Chap 8 Flying and Ribs

Fall 2019

Time: Just prior to Kenichi's letter about Toga and the Rats

Shortly after the family reunion while Kenichi was visiting and Sesshomaru was working, Sesshomaru realize he hadn't made a date with Inuyasha for at least two weeks. Determined to keep his word about reminding Inuyasha of his importance, Sesshomaru planned a night out. After carefully coordinating call schedules and cross coverage to assure he could be free from interruption, Sesshomaru made one last call to Kenichi.

"Son, Can you watch over your siblings tonight? I'd like to take my hanyou on a date."

"I'd be glad to, Father," Kenichi smiled. It pleased him that his parents treasured each other so much.

If he could help them have some private time he would be glad to help. Plus his father asked him to be responsible for his siblings. The Toga look-a-like had missed so much family time by staying in Japan instead of traveling with his family. He was delighted to spend time with Bobbie, Barbie, Suzy and now the darling Rin.

Kenichi smiled. That baby was something special. Everyone loved her. They were captured by her smile and innocence. Every day things were "amazing" and "wonderful" again. She lightened all of their hearts. He sighed contently and returned to his studies.

Sesshomaru hung up the phone. 'That's step one. Now to figure out what we should do. We could go to the Mo-Mo restaurant again. We haven't been there for a while. But that's not special enough. I want something extraordinary. What was it Inuyasha said about flying?'

Sesshomaru reflected.

'Inuyasha whooped when he saw my dog form. It brought him pleasure. Frankly I love the rub downs. Ahhhh. I can feel it now.' Sesshomaru relaxed back in his padded office chair. 'Yeh. We're definitely flying tonight.' He checked the weather reports and smiled to himself. 'It's a perfect night to fly.'

Sesshomaru saw several more patients before texting Inuyasha.

At home Inuyasha had already found out that he was going out with his spouse from a happy Kenichi. The smile spread to the appreciative hanyou. Soon the conversation changed and the two discussed dinner plans for the children.

"Kenichi, I can make a casserole for you to reheat."

"Dad, Let me help you. It's been awhile since we cooked together."

Internally Inuyasha cringed. Kenichi was not a good cook. He couldn't tell a teaspoon from a tablespoon. The hanyou's mind whirled and a feasible option came to mind.

"That would be treat son! Could you check on Rin first though? Just make sure she's napping still, would you?"

Kenichi dashed off to the nursery.

'That boy seems so happy around Rin. I knew I could get him to go check on her. Now, I'll just measure the spices, out ahead of time. Let me get my small glass prep bowls.'

The hanyou went to work.

The seasonings were measured and set out by the time Kenichi returned.

Kenichi took in the carefully lined up prep bowls. A large smile crept onto his face.

"I see you still think I can't measure seasonings," Kenichi laughed. "Dad, it's been 150 years since I used cumin instead of cinnamon."

Inuyasha blushed and laughed.

"You caught me. It just was a very distinct memory son. No one will ever forget those cookies. It wasn't the only time you've had trouble in the kitchen though. How about the pumpkin pie without sugar…"

"Gee Dad! I've been feeding myself for a while now and I'm a pretty decent cook. Let me cook for you tomorrow. I'll prove it."

Inuyasha smiled. 'All grown up, my Kenichi' He reached out and hugged his first born son.

"I love you Kenichi. I'm so proud of you. I forget that you are grown up. I still see you all as my babies."

"Aww Dad. That's just mushy!" Kenichi laughed as he hugged his dad back. Then they went straight to work.

The two had just finished making a large casserole when Sesshomaru called.

"Hey Handsome!" Sesshomaru purred. "Want to go flying with the handsomest dog demon physician in B.C.?"

"HELL YEH!" The inuhanyou punched the air in joy. "Can't wait! Shall I make a picnic for us?"

"Or I can drop by and pick up some BBQ on my way home?" Sesshomaru suggested.

"That sounds great!" Inuyasha quickly agreed. "How's work?"

"Standard stuff. The EMR is working right today. The billing office is on top of it. It's almost too good to be true. Everything else is rock solid."

Both partners knocked on wood.

The EMR had many problems until Sesshomaru threatened the company that he'd take his business elsewhere. Then suddenly they had 24/7 support.

Other doctors had complained about EMRs but Sesshomaru had embraced the technology. He had been a physician long enough to know that documentation was crucial in patient care. If using a computer would help he supported it.

The billing office had their own issues but the new office manager had helped streamline the processes.

He had spoken with the doctor that was substituting for Inuyasha. She wanted to continue with their clinic even if it meant going to part time. He'd have to talk to Inuyasha, but he thought there would be plenty of volume to keep her full time.

The nurses were content and so were the receptionists. Yes the clinic was solid. Perhaps he needed to consider future options. He liked patient care but he knew he could run the hospital better than the guys that were working it now. Hnnn - something to think about.

The day finished and Sesshomaru dropped by their favorite BBQ joint for their called in order.

Ribs.

Lots of Ribs.


Sesshomaru drove their sports car to the field outside the city limits where they had flown the previous time. Finding a safe airspace had been challenging but not impossible. He parked and opened the door for his mate.

"Shall we?" he smiled.

Flying while pregnant with Rin was fine but flying without a beach ball was even better. Sesshomaru had been a gentle flyer with a pregnant mate. Tonight the two pulled acrobatic moves that would make the greatest pilots bow. Inuyasha squealed in joy as they climbed up and then dropped down at rocket speeds. Only once did Inuyasha ask Sesshomaru to fly "straight and level" and then it was only to whisper sweet nothings in his mate's large ear. The great dog nearly stalled at the suggestive whisper. The ground rushed upward and with a poof Sesshomaru landed with Inuyasha bridal style.

Inuyasha twisted and nuzzled his mate's under chin in submission.

Lots of XOXOXOX followed.


Arriving home late that night they found Kenichi and Rin cuddled on one end of the sofa and Dolly and Suzy snuggling on the other. A trail of corn chips lead to the rec room where Barbie and Bobbie were locked in a video game battle.

One look from both parents and the twins rushed to their bedrooms.

Inuyasha laughed and looked at the computer screen.

"Hey Sesshomaru, Let's finish this battle for them!"