Amanda woke up feeling refreshed and excited for a couple days off. It was Saturday and the week had ended on a good note. It didn't take long to get Jones to flip on Davis and to their relief he did it without Carisi having to offer a deal. The trial hasn't started yet but she felt good about the evidence Carisi has going to trail.
She slowly makes her way into the kitchen to make a pot of coffee enjoying the calming silence of the morning before the girls get up. She's startled at the knock at the door and looks down at her appearance… still just in an oversized t-shirt she wonders if she has time to grab a robe. As another knock comes she decides to just open it before whoever it is wakes the girls. After looking through the peephole she just shakes her head and opens the door.
"A little early for the park Carisi" she teases stepping aside so he can enter the apartment.
"I know, I know but I couldn't sleep" he tells her walking in with two coffees in his hand. She notices him staring at her and raises an eyebrow at him.
"um…" he starts then clears his throat "here I got this for you" he tells her as a blush creeps up his neck. She just smiles and takes the coffee. She would be lying if she said she didn't like him noticing.
"Thank you…just give me a minute" she tells him as she sits the coffee down and heads to her bedroom to throw on a pair of shorts.
Sonny takes his coffee and walks over to "his" chair to sit down. He knows its not really his but he has never seen her sit in it and he always seems to end up there. Plus Jesse called it his once so in his mind that makes it official.
As she walks down the hallway she sees him in his chair fiddling with his coffee lid. She can't help but smile at how comfortable he seems in her home. She's not sure when everything became so easy with them but she finds peace in it.
"So why are you up so early" she asks as she grabs her coffee and sits down on the sofa.
He sighs "basically going over evidence in my head" he tells her with a shrug.
She nods and takes a sip of her coffee. "well today is a no work day remember" she smirks.
He laughs and stretches his legs out. She tilts her head looking at him, she likes seeing him out of his normal suit. He looks younger with less gel in his hair and dressed in a pair of dark jeans and t-shirt. She likes it.
"I know, that's why I just came over. Get my mind off of it all" he responds.
They both look up as they hear Jesse walk into the room "Uncle Sonny!" She exclaims walking straight over to him. He sits his coffee down and picks her up to hug her.
"Good morning Jesse" he says
"Excuse me…lets not forget about your momma" Amanda laughs
Jesse smiles and slides off of Sonny's lap. She runs over to her mom with her arms open wide "Good morning momma" she tells her with a little dramatic flare.
"Good morning baby girl" Amanda tells her as she scoops her up in a hug and kisses her.
"Are we going to the park" Jesse asks looking between the two adults.
"Yes, here in a little bit. We need to eat some breakfast and I need a shower" she tells her as a frown takes over her face.
Sonny laughs "how bout this…Jesse and me will make some breakfast while you shower" he tells them looking at Jesse to see if this will satisfy her. She nods in excitement.
"Sounds good to me" Amanda tells them as she reaches for her coffee and takes another sip.
"mom" Jesse whines
"Ok, ok I'm going" she laughs as she sits Jesse down and walks towards her room.
It wasn't five minutes after Amanda had jumped into the shower that he hears Billie crying. Sonny looks at his frying pan then Jesse beating the eggs in the bowl he just gave her.
"Keep working on those I'm gonna grab your sister" he instructs her.
"Ok" she agrees.
After grabbing Billie and changing her diaper he walks into the kitchen to see Jesse adding pepper to her mix. He shakes his head hoping there isn't much else she has decided to add while he was out of the room.
"Hey Billie look at your big sis making us breakfast" he says as he places her into the high chair.
"When your big you can help too" Jesse tells her causing Sonny to smile before grabbing Jesse's bowl and walking over to the stove.
Amanda walks into the kitchen causing Billie to squeal at her sight.
"Hi baby, did you decide to wake up" she asks walking over and giving her a kiss.
Sonny finishes cooking and they all sit down to eat. Amanda tries not to laugh at how quickly Jesse seems to be downing her eggs.
"Someone is excited for the park" Sonny comments and Amanda just laughs.
"Higher, push me higher" Jesse yells as Sonny pushes her in the swing.
"Any higher and you'll be flying with the birds" he teases
"That's high enough" Amanda tells her as she pushes Billie gently in the baby swing.
Jessie groans at her mother's warning. Sonny just laughs "like mother, like daughter" he jokes.
Amanda just gives him a unamused look. Billie starts to whine and Amanda stops her from swinging. She picks her up and walks towards the stroller "I'm going to take her to the bathroom to change her" she tells them. Sonny just nods and continues pushing Jesse.
"Ok, I want to go down the slide now" she tells him causing him to slow the swing down.
" alright, but be careful climbing up there" he tells her.
"I know" she says rolling her eyes.
"Yeah definitely a mini Rollins" he laughs to himself.
Sonny watches her carefully climb to the first platform then the second. He feels his phone vibrate in his pocket at pulls it out. He sighs reading the text.
"Everything ok" Amanda asks as she walks up pushing the stroller.
"Yeah, just work" he tells her before sliding it back in his pocket.
"texting you on a Saturday" she asks
"I know, its just Ms. Hadid wants everything ready to go Monday morning now" he tells her as he runs a hand through his hair.
"Mommy watch me" Jesse yells from the top of the slide.
Amanda and Sonny turn their attention to a very excited Jesse waving her arms. Amanda waves giving her a green light to go down the slide. Sonny makes his way towards the end the bottom of the slide and catches her.
"You were so fast" Sonny says causing her grin to widen.
"I wanna go again" she says. Sonny sits her down letting her run back to the ladder.
He feels his phone vibrate again this time he sees its an incoming call. He looks over to Amanda who gives him a questioning look. She is now next to him and can see the screen.
"Lindsay's calling" Amanda states and he tilts his head towards her "Manda…" he starts.
"You should get it, might be important" she tells him.
Apart of her is disappointed when he does, walking away to talk to her. She keeps reminding herself it's not fair to be upset. It's his job now, but apart of her knows that's not all she is upset about. Jesse yells for her attention again and she gives her a smile encouraging her to go. She notices Jesse does a quick search when she gets to the bottom, undoubtedly looking for her Uncle Sonny.
"Momma, I'm hungry" Jesse says as she walks up and starts playing with Billie in the stroller.
"Ok, we'll get some lunch" she tells her as she looks around until she spots him making his way back over to them.
"Pizza! Can we get pizza" she asks looking at her mom then to Sonny.
"Umm…" Sonny looks to Amanda with a guilty expression.
"I think Uncle Sonny has to go back to work, but we can still go" she tells Jesse trying to make it still sound appealing.
Jesse's brows furrow and she looks towards Sonny "but today was park day" she says to Sonny making him look even more guilty. Amanda sighs and bends down to her level.
"and we had a park day but now he needs to go to work…how about after pizza we go home and you can pick out a movie for us to watch" she tries to bargain.
Jesse nods with excitement. Sonny looks at Amanda as she stands back up.
"I wouldn't go if didn't really have to" he tells her. Amanda just shrugs trying to play it off like she's not concerned about it.
"It's fine, tell Lindsay we say hi" she tries to sound sincere.
He sighs "its a group of us meeting to go over everything" he explains. She looks at him and they both just stare at each other.
"Tell them all hi then" she teases trying to lighten the mood.
He smirks then leans down to Jesse "I'll see you later though, ok?" He tells her as he playfully tickles her.
"Yeah ok" she sighs. He stands and shakes his head "so dramatic" he laughs looking over at Amanda who gives him a smirk.
"Manda" he starts
"Better get to work counselor" she interrupts him.
He nods then gives them a quick wave before walking away.