Chapter 38
It's the middle of the night and Emma is curled up in Sean's arms, with her head on his chest when Sean suddenly jolts out of bed, scaring Emma awake
Emma: Sean, what's wrong?
Sean: It was just a bad dream
Emma rubs Sean's back as she attempts to comfort him
Emma: Sean your burning up, your all sweaty, what happen?
Sean: Just a flashback, babe.
Emma: Sean-
Sean: I think I hear the baby fussing
Sean gets out of bed, goes in the bathroom, splashes water on his face, then goes in Rose's room to check on her, Emma lays back in bed with a worried look on her face. She turns to her side and attempts to drift back to sleep, a few minutes later, Sean comes back to bed, as he climbs back in bed, he places his hand on Emma's arm and gently kisses the top of her head, then curls up next to her in bed
Emma: Sean-
Sean: I'm ok. I promise Em. Just a flashback to my army days.
Emma rolls over and faces Sean, as he looks her in the eyes and cups her face in his hand
Sean: I'm fine baby, I promise
Emma: I just worry about your PTSD
Sean: And I love you for that, but I promise you have nothing to worry about Emma.
Emma buries her head in Sean's chest as he runs his fingers through her long blonde hair, softly kissing the top of her head as she drifts back to sleep, a short time later he falls back asleep with Emma in his arms. Several hours later, Emma begins to stir awake, she looks over and notices Sean's not in bed, She gets up, goes to Rose's room to check on her, notices Rose isn't in her crib. She goes downstairs to Sean making Breakfast and Rose in her playpen
Sean: Morning Beautiful
Sean said as he gave Emma a quick Kiss
Emma: Hi honey
She turns around and picks up Rose in her playpen
Emma: Good morning my sweet girl
Rose begins babbling
Emma: Mama's Princess, yes you are, sweetpea
Sean: Em, breakfast is ready
Emma: Be right there
Emma takes Rose into the kitchen and sits her in her high chair as Sean brings breakfast into the kitchen
Sean: Go ahead and eat baby
Sean said as he feeds Rose a bottle
Emma: How is it that our little girl is already a month old? Seems like just yesterday I had her
Sean: I know it's crazy. She's getting to be such a big girl
Sean said as he burps Rose, as Emma looks at them smiling.
Sean: Listen
He said as he puts Rose back in her play pen
-Sean: I have a surprise for you, as an early birthday/anniversary gift
Emma: Should I be worried?
Emma said with a laugh as Sean pulls her in his arms close
Sean: I booked us a weekend getaway, just you and I
Emma: What about the baby?
Sean: Your mom and dad said they'd take her. I already have everything packed for us, even something sexy for you
Sean said as he leans in and passionately kisses Emma
Emma: Oh, do you know?
Sean: Mhm
Emma: Well then, I guess it's a good thing I didn't say no
Emma said with a laugh
Sean: We leave tomorrow, but I thought maybe we could drop the baby off early and have a night home alone
Emma: Sounds good to me. Why don't I call my parents and see if they mind us bringing Rose over earlier
Emma picks up her phone and calls her mom
Spike (on the phone): Hey Emma, your dad and I were just talking about you. We're so excited for our weekend with Rose
Emma: Actually, how would you guys like to have her an extra day?
Spike: We'd love that honey! Are you guys leaving earlier?
Emma: We're thinking about it, yea.
Spike: Bring her over honey.
Emma: Thanks Mom, we appreciate it
Spike: No problem sweetheart
Emma hangs up and looks at Sean
Emma: Mom said we can take Rose over there today
Rose begins fussing
Emma (to Rose): What's the matter with my girl?
Emma says as she picks up Rose and sooths her
Emma: You're going to go to Nana and Papa's babygirl
Rose begins smiling and laughing
Sean (to Emma): I swear she gets more adorable everyday
Sean said with a smile
Emma: What time are you thinking about taking her over to my parents?
Sean: Sometime this afternoon probably
Emma: This will be the first time we'll be away from her since she's been born
Sean: She'll be ok with your parents, honey. Besides I'd rather leave her with your parents over mine
Sean said with a laugh, as Emma playfully smacks him in the arm
Emma: I know she'll be ok. I'm just gonna miss our girl is all
Sean: Baby, I will too, but you and I need this little get away babe.
Emma looks at Rose as she bounces her in her arms
Emma: Yea, I guess you're right.
Sean: You and I are going to have a nice, relaxing time away while our little girl has some fun with her grandparents
Sean said as takes Rose from Emma's arms and places her in his
Sean: Yea, you're going to have lots of fun with Nana and Papa aren't you, daddy's princess? Yea you will
Rose smiles as Sean kisses the top of her head
Emma: Come on Princess, let's get you ready for your weekend with Nana and Papa
Sean and Emma take the baby upstairs and gets her ready for her weekend with Spike and Snake
Meanwhile back at Manny and Chester's, Manny's laying on the couch with Chester when his phone rings
Chester: Hello?
Jayme: Hey Chester, it's jayme, from the label
Chester sits up
Chester: Hey Jayme, what's up?
Jayme: Listen, I only have a minute but I got a new band I want you to produce, their called The Falling Horizon
Chester: Oh, alright. Awesome
Jayme: Be at the studio tomorrow afternoon.
Chester: You got it, Jayme. I'll see you tomorrow
Chester hangs up
Manny: What was that about babe?
Chester: That was Jayme, he's finally got a band for me to produce.
Manny: Babe, that's great. I'm so happy for you sweetheart.
Chester pulls Manny closer in his arms as he runs his fingers through her long dark hair
Chester: I'm just happy to be going back to work.
Manny sits up
Manny: Listen, baby. I know you've been dealing with a lot with me alone since the shooting at the label-
Chester: Honey-
Manny: I can't begin to tell you how much it means that you put me and my needs in front of work, I know how much you loved working at the record store and the radio station-
Chester cups the side of Manny's face in his hand
Chester (softly): Are you kidding me? I would choose you over my work any time Manny. You are way too important to me than my career in the music business. I can always find another job, but I could never find another you.
Manny blushes as she smiles
Manny: Thank you, Chester.
Chester leans into kiss Manny as she nuzzles into his arms
Chester: We get to celebrate our wedding with our friends and family in a few weeks, I can't wait to see you in your actual wedding dress.
Manny smiles as she looks up at Chester, rubbing his arm
Manny: Listen, I know it's going to be hard for you on our wedding with your dad being gone, if you want to cancel the venue and everything-
Chester cuts Manny off as he kisses the top of her head, while he rubs her back
Chester: Manny, I love you. There's nothing more, I want than to celebrate our marriage with our friends and family. Yes, it's going to be hard because my dad's gone
Chester said as a tear begins to roll down his cheek as Manny wipes his tears away
Chester: But I always be grateful and happy knowing he was there to witness us get married. That means so much to me in itself.
Manny softly cups Chester's face in the palm of her hand as she wipes the tears away
Manny (softly): He's always with you, Chester. No matter what. He'll always be with you and your brothers, babe.
Chester: You gave me my dream wedding by eloping so my dad could be there, let me give you, your big dream wedding, Manny
Chester pulls Manny into his arms
Manny: All I needed was my dream man to make it my dream wedding
Chester (sniffles): Thank you babe
Manny: Always.
Manny nuzzles in Chester's arms on the couch as he runs his fingers through her hair
Chester (softly): I love you mi amor
Manny groans as she stirs in Chester's arms as he smiles
Manny: I love you too, you know what that does to me
Chester smiles as Manny leans into gently kiss him
Chester (softly): You're my world sweetheart.
Manny snuggles in his arms
Manny: You make me so happy, Chester, even with everything we've been through, you still find a way to keep a smile on my face
Chester: Manny, there's nothing on this earth that I wouldn't do to keep you happy sweetheart.
Manny: I know baby
Chester: In a few short weeks, you and I will be celebrating with our friends and family then I'll be taking you on the honeymoon we never got to have
Manny: Where are you taking me for our honeymoon, Mr. Johnson
Manny said as she looks at Chester smiling big
Chester (softly): Well, Mrs. Johnson-
Chester said as he rubs Manny's arm, smiling big
Chester: If I told you, it wouldn't be a surprise would it?
Manny: Really?
Chester: 1 whole week away from here sweetheart, just you and me
Manny: Sounds perfect
Chester kisses the top of Manny's forehead
