Chapter 3

Ashley's POV

I arrive home at exactly six o'clock and walk into the living room to find Josh watching Peter Pan. I kiss him on the head and plop myself on the couch. I am so exhausted.

I awaken to the sound of loud knocking on my door and I look up at the clock. "7:05, SHIT!" I must have fallen asleep. I jump up and scramble to the door. Crap, I didn't even get the chance to clean up or make any dinner. Just as I round the corner to my front entrance way, Kyla is there answering the door.

"Spencer? Ash, didn't tell me you were coming over," Kyla seemed sort of surprised to see her. She knew Spencer would be invited over sooner or later, especially since I did drop my son off this morning.

"It was a surprise. See, Surprise! Now you can go back to your own apartment, I can take it from here," I say as I am pushing my sister out the door.

"But...wait...I want to..." Kyla protests.

"I know you have work to catch up on. We'll all get together another time," and I shut the door on her. I turn towards Spencer. She looks confused. "Come on in," I grab her hand and in that small contact my body heats up and my heart pounds so loud I feel like we're at a dance club.

I lead her into the living room and regretfully let go of her hand and gesture for her to take a seat on the couch. God, she is just as beautiful as the day I met her.

Spence's hair is a little darker blond now but it is highlighted by some really light blond streaks. She is wearing a dark shade of boot cut jeans that make her ass look amazing with a purple tank, a black zip up hoody and a pair of purple Converse that match her tank top. Her outfit was so simple but it suited her and she made it look so damn sexy.

"Miss Spencew!" Josh screams as he jumps up onto the couch and into her lap. "Are you gonna pway with me and mommy?"

Spencer looks up at me for an answer and I nod my head yes. "Sure, Joshua what would you like to play?" He runs over to the shelf that I keep all his toys on and pulls out his Candy Land game.

Spencer helps him set up the game and I can't help but smile because the two people I love most in the world look so perfect together and I notice how my sons eyes are just as blue as Spencer's. She could almost be his mother.

I pull out my cell and order Chinese food for the both of us. "Josh, just one game then you have to go get ready for bed."

"Awww... but Mommy. I wanna stay up and pway with you."

"I know baby but us grown-ups have to talk. You don't have to go to sleep, I'll put a movie on for you to watch."

All three of us sit on the floor. I glance over and see Spencer laugh at something Josh has done. She helps him move his piece around the board and realize how much we look like a family. I zoned out and hear Spencer calling my name, "Ash...Ash!" I snap out of it,

"What?"

"Are you going to get the door or should I?" The doorbell rang? I didn't even hear it. Wow, I really did zone out. Could you blame me, look at her she's perfect. She would make the best mom. And I must have zoned out again because all I can hear is Spencer grunt and get up and walk to the door.

'Okay Ashley, pull yourself together. This is so embarrassing. All right I can do this. I pick up Josh and put him on my lap. Mmm his head smells so good. Spencer puts the food on the island in the kitchen and re-enters the room.

"Okay Josh, are you ready to kick your mommy's butt in Candy Land?" Spence takes Josh out of my arms and makes raspberries on his stomach. He giggles loudly and tries to wiggle out but she stops and puts Josh on her lap and he quickly calms down. He looks right at home nesting his head on Spence's cheat. Oh my god, my son is exactly where I wish I were right now. Don't get too comfy there buddy.

I look at them and whip out my cell phone to capture a picture of the two of them. "Okay baby boy, let's get you ready for bed." I get up off the floor and reach down to take Josh from Spencer's arms but Josh stopped me.

"Mommy, can Miss Spencew help me get ready?" Wow, he really has bonded with her quickly. He really doesn't like too many people but then again Spencer isn't just anyone.

"Sure baby, whatever you want." I help Spence get up with Josh still in her arms. I lead her into the bathroom and grab a clean pair of pajamas as we pass my bedroom.

Spencer puts Josh down and starts to help him take off his clothes. And then he does exactly what anyone would expect from my child; he bolts and starts running around with his arms up in the air. He yells, "Super Man" and makes whooshing sounds completely naked. Spencer looks dumbfounded and then begins to chase him to get his pajamas on after about two minutes of running around my entire apartment she accepts defeat. I smile at her and wink.

"Come here Clark Kent," I trap him and make him put his clothes on. I then wet his toothbrush and place a dab of toothpaste on and Josh and me begin to sing the brush your teeth song. I glance at Spencer through the mirror. She is leaning against the bathroom door and I can't exactly read her emotion. I turn on the sink and let the water run until its warm. I take the washcloth, wet it, and then ring it out. I scrub his face and pick up his arm. "Phew, some one is stinky."

"Mommy."

"Just teasing baby," I pick him up and throw him over my shoulder and we head into his bedroom. I toss him onto the bed and he laughs as he bounces. I turn his T.V. And look for a video to put in.

Immediately Spencer goes over to Joshua and starts to tuck him in. Josh whispers something into her ear and she blushes. She places a kiss on his forehead and walks out of the room. I go up to Josh and kiss him goodnight.

"What did you ask Spencer baby?" he just shrugs his shoulders. I turned around and flip on his night-light and excited his room.