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Isabella was in the kitchen making BLT sandwiches when the door bell rang. Drying her hands on a dishtowel she walked over to answer the door.
"Hi Matt"
"Isabella it's so good to see you" said Matt picking her up and twirling around.
"Hands off my nanny" said Edgar from the hallway.
Matt swung her around one more time then set her down dropping a kiss on her cheek. Isabella wandered back into the kitchen and finished making lunch. Edgar and Matt headed out to the garage to find the tools Matt needed for his project. Lunch was on the island by the time the guys walked into the kitchen.
"What do you guys want to drink?" asked Isabella passing them both plates.
"Coke for me" said Edgar.
"Same" said Matt.
Isabella poured two cokes into glasses with ice and set them down in front of Matt and Edgar. She filled a glass with water and served herself a sandwich and a little bit of salad. Sliding into the chair next to Matt she started to eat.
"So Isabella what have you been up to?" asked Matt.
"Taking care of the kids and now the extra kid." said Isabella pointing her fork at Edgar.
"I bet he's a handful." said Matt with a laugh.
"Very funny." said Edgar.
"What are you doing with you time off?" Isabella asked Matt.
"I'm working on my house, doing a little shelving." answered Matt. "I'm lucky that Edgar's my personal home depot."
"I better get all those tools back and in perfect working order" said Edgar.
"Did you make him leave a deposit?" quipped Isabella.
"Don't give him any ideas" said Matt pleadingly.
"Sorry" she said sheepishly.
Isabella got up to put her dishes in the sink, then opened the freezer and got herself a Popsicle. Taking the box with her she offered Matt and Edgar one, both gave her suspicious looks before taking one.
"What? They're treats. I always give the kids treats when they have friends over." said Isabella with a smile.
"Edgar are we having a play date?" asked Matt. "Should I have brought over some of my toys?"
"Don't encourage her" said Edgar.
"Well, if that's all master, I'm going to watch tv" said Isabella walking towards the den.
"Did she just call you master?" asked Matt.
"Yep, although that's the first time" said Edgar. "But hopefully not the last."
Isabella sat on the couch flipping through the channels trying find something good to watch. As she breezed past Discovery she saw they were showing Deadliest Catch.
"Edgar you're on tv" she yelled into the kitchen.
"What am I doing" he yelled back.
"Fishing" said Isabella.
"Can you be more specific?" asked Edgar.
"Fishing for crab" said Isabella.
Edgar and Matt walked into the living room and sat down to see what they were actually doing.
"I don't even remember saying that stuff" said Matt.
"No kidding" said Edgar. They watched themselves with passing interest but when the Cornelia Marie crew was on screen they both leaned forward to listen to every word that came out of Phil's mouth. Edgar had his cell phone out and was dialing Sig's number in record time.
"Sig, the show is on and Phil's giving away his fishing strategy. Bye." Edgar hung up the phone and laid it down on the couch. It was ringing again almost immediately.
"Pick it up will you Isabella." said Edgar.
"Hello, Edgar's phone, he can't answer it right now because he's watching himself on TV. This is Isabella his nanny, how can I help you?" said Isabella in a sweet voice.
"Just give me that." said Edgar grabbing the phone from her. "Hello."
"What was that?" asked Sig with a laugh.
"Just Isabella being funny. Are you watching the show?" asked Edgar.
"I just turned it on and it's on Phil's kids, what was he saying?" said Sig.
"I don't remember, let me rewind it." said Edgar.
"Just record it and I'll come over to see it." said Sig. "Roger. Matt is over here and Isabella made an awesome lunch" said Edgar.
"See you in a few" said Sig. Edgar hung up the phone and hit record on the remote.
"Sig's coming over" said Edgar.
"Is he bringing June?" asked Isabella.
"I don't know. Why?" asked Edgar.
"Because the sausage to tuna ratio is not in my favor" said Isabella.
"What?" said Edgar.
Matt burst out laughing.
"Oh my God, that is hilarious." he said through his laughs.
"Watch out you might get the hiccups." warned Isabella. "But I'm sure that Edgar can help you with the cure."
Edgar shot her a dirty look as she walked into the kitchen.
"What's your cure for hiccups?" asked Matt.
"It's a secret" said Edgar.
"Is there something going on between you and the nanny?" asked Matt.
"Just drop it Matt." said Edgar warningly.
Sig arrived a little later and settled into the den with Matt and Edgar. Realizing that all the episodes were recorded on the Tivo they started at the beginning of the Red Crab season. Isabella made some dips and brought them into the den. She only had a few hours before she needed to pick up Daniel from school and she was behind on the laundry. Bringing the laundry into the den she sat on the floor and folded the kids clothes, deftly stacking them into piles according to child. The guys were all talking over each other about what the other boats were doing. Isabella smiled to herself, they looked ridiculous yelling at the tv and each other. Getting up off the floor she grabbed a few more sodas and brought them in to Edgar and Matt.
"Thanks" said Matt.
"I didn't know your nanny was also your personal assistant. Maybe I should get one." said Sig.
"I think any nanny would see right through your motives when she saw how old your girls are" said Isabella.
"According to Louise you are worth every cent." said Sig with a smile.
"I agree" said Edgar with a sly look on his face.
The phone rang and Isabella walked to the kitchen to answer it.
"Hello"
"Isabella, it's Louise. I need to you to get the kids a flight out here. My dad is going down fast and I think they should see him before..." Louise dissolved into tears and was unable to continue.
"Louise, I'm so sorry. I'll get the tickets this afternoon and try to get them out there as soon as possible. Do you want me to go with them?" asked Isabella already grabbing her laptop and pulling up the flight information.
"No, my sister's husband is coming out too. The kids can go with him. Is Edgar there?" asked Louise.
"Yes, I'll get him." said Isabella.
She walked into the den and Edgar saw the look on her face and knew it was bad news.
"It's Louise, her dad's not doing well" said Isabella quietly handing Edgar the phone.
Edgar took the phone in the kitchen and talked to Louise. She apologized for ruining the Disneyland plans but felt strongly that the kids see their grandfather before he got worse. Edgar had a few promotional things for the show and said he would come out as soon as he was able to. Louise told him that it would be fine if he stayed in Seattle if he needed to. Right now her only concern was to get their kids to Norway as soon as possible. Edgar and Louise spoke on the phone for almost an hour and by the time he hung up he had a very large Honey Do list. In the meantime Isabella had called Rich and found out which flight he was taking. Next she booked the kids' flight, listing Rich as their travel guardian. She was just about to go upstairs to pack the kids suitcases when she saw Edgar hang up the phone.
"Are you going too? I can book your ticket before I go upstairs" said Isabella.
"No, I'm not going. Right now Louise just wants the kids to see her dad before he gets worse. I may go after we tape After the Catch." said Edgar.
"Ok, I need to pack the kids suitcases before I go pick up Daniel. Did Louise say how long the kids would be out of school?" asked Isabella.
"I would say at least through spring break, but you should tell the teachers the absence is open ended." said Edgar running his hand through his hair. He'd hoped to have Louise back home sooner than later. Sighing, he walked into the den to update the guys.
Isabella managed to pack Daniel and Elise's suitcase before she had to leave to get Daniel from school. As she walked out of the house she saw that Edgar was deep in conversation with Sig and Matt. She popped her head in and let him know she was leaving. He just nodded and the other two guys waved. Picking up Daniel she informed his teacher about the unexpected trip and that she wasn't sure when he would be back. The teacher gave her a pack of homework for him to work on and wished Daniel a safe trip. Isabella took the time during the ride home to tell Daniel what was going on. He was excited to see his mom, but was disappointed that neither Isabella or his daddy was going with him. Isabella smiled and said someone had to keep an eye on all his toys and feed the fish. She also mentioned that she'd set up the bubbles for him in the backyard. As soon as Isabella helped him out of the car he dashed into the house to change out of his school clothes and into some play clothes. Handing Daniel a snack as he rushed out to the backyard Isabella started back upstairs to pack Alexander's bag. Isabella told Edgar that Daniel was home and playing outside with the bubbles, he and the guys headed out to supervise.
Isabella walked anxiously up the walkway to Alexander's school. She absolutely hated high school when she was in it and still did even now as an adult. Heading into the office she signed herself in and waited to see the attendance secretary. The meeting was fairly benign, after explaining the situation the secretary sent an email to all of Alexander's teachers and assured Isabella that they would email the homework assignments to him. Snorting to herself she knew that Alex would be more likely to bathe in her perfume than take his books with him to Norway. As soon as the matter was settled Isabella headed out to wait for Alex to get out of class. She rarely picked him up from school, usually he took his time walking home or stopped at a friend's house. He was always just a cell phone call away and since he always answered Isabella's calls, she knew he was staying out of trouble. Alex spotted her the minute he stepped out of the building, his face grew dark, he turned and said something to his friends then took off running towards her.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
"Your mom wants you, Elise and Daniel to go to Norway, your grandfather isn't doing well" said Isabella.
"When do we leave?" asked Alexander.
"Tomorrow, your uncle Rich is taking you" said Isabella.
"Mom and Dad are both ok?" said Alex.
"Yes, your mom will pick you up from the airport and your dad is staying for now, but may go later on." explained Isabella as they walked to the car.
"Are you going?" asked Alex.
"Not this time" said Isabella.
"That's good, you can take care of dad" said Alex.
"I will." said Isabella. The rest of the drive home was silent, Alex and Isabella both lost in their own thoughts.
Walking into the house Isabella noticed a delicious smell coming from the kitchen. She wondered if Edgar was cooking or if he'd enlisted Matt to do it. Her question was answered as she walked into the kitchen and saw Matt standing over a large pan of meatballs.
"Hi Matt, what's cooking good looking?"
"Hey Isabella, I'd just thought I'd help out a little." said Matt.
"Thanks, any help right now is greatly appreciated" said Isabella walking towards the sliding glass door.
"I'm sure Edgar will tell you but Louise has called a bunch of times and finally just said she'd send you an email with all her instructions" said Matt.
"Wow, that must be a long list" said Isabella turning around and moving her laptop to the island.
Opening her email she realized that Louise had sent her 9 emails in the last 15 minutes. As she went through them she jotted down the requests in an orderly list then sent a reply telling Louise she'd received the requests before sh gave her the pertinent information about the kids flight. With list in hand Isabella went upstairs to repack the kids' bags. She finally emerged from the rooms with 3 packed suitcases with all requested items present and accounted for. Setting the bags at the top of the stairs she called Alex to help her carry them down. He reluctantly agreed and soon all 3 suitcases were waiting by the door. The only thing left was to get together the kids' carry on bags and Isabella would have to meet with each kid individually so she could pack both what they wanted and what they needed.
Elise arrived home promptly at 6 and Isabella told her about what was going on. She seemed happy about seeing her mom, but also upset that neither Isabella or Edgar were going on the plane with her. Her fears were soon forgotten as everyone sat down for dinner. Matt's meatballs and gravy were delicious and everyone had seconds. Isabella took Elise upstairs first to get her carry on ready. Elise was sent down to get Daniel and his backpack was soon filled with everything a five year old could want on a long plane ride. Alex told Isabella he'd pack his own bag and Isabella just gave him a list of suggestions of what to pack, once he realized that she hadn't listed any school books he agreed to let her help him. Finally at 9pm Isabella had everything for the trip ready. Edgar had put the kids to bed and returned to the kitchen to do the dishes. Isabella walked into the kitchen and slumped into a chair.
"Everything all set for tomorrow?" asked Edgar over his shoulder.
"Yes, all ready to go" answered Isabella.
"I'm going to pick up Rich in the morning and bring him here, then we can all drive together to the airport." said Edgar.
"Ok, I'm going to bed, it's been a long day" said Isabella.
"Good night, sleep tight" said Edgar.
The next morning was a flurry of activity, the kids were up early and anxious to get going. Louise called a few times to add last minute things. Isabella managed to get everyone fed, dressed and into the car before Edgar arrived with Rich. Once he and Rich arrived they were off to the airport. Isabella walked in with the kids, walking them to the ticket counters, she picked up their tickets. Double checking everyone had what they needed, she gave each child a hug before they passed through security. As she hugged Alex, he whispered "take care of my dad" in her ear before pulling away. She just nodded. He mouthed thanks, then took Elise and Daniel's hands and led them through the check point. After verifying the kids were on the plane Edgar and Isabella drove home.
The house was ridiculously quiet and for a moment both of them paused in the foyer as if listening for signs of life. Isabella had been at the house by herself a few times but didn't really like to stay. If the family was out of town it was a perfect opportunity for her to go on a vacation and visit friends. This time however she was hesitant to go, she'd promised Alex and Louise she'd take care of Edgar. Noticing a bag tucked behind the entry way table she moved towards it.
"Don't open it" warned Edgar.
"What is it?" asked Isabella.
"It's my clothes from the trip." said Edgar.
"Do you want me to wash them?" asked Isabella.
"I usually do it myself. It smells horrible, we don't take a lot of showers while we are out at sea and it's probably disgusting. " explained Edgar.
"When are you going to wash it? Because if you don't soon it's just going to smell worse." said Isabella.
"Fine, I'll do it now. Wanna smell?" asked Edgar as he walked towards the laundry room carrying the bag.
"Sure, I can chock it up as a life experience" said Isabella following him slowly.
The laundry room was good sized, it held a front loading washer and dryer, a drying rack, and a folding table. Edgar had the bag on the folding table and was about to open the zipper.
"You probably want to take a big breath of fresh air." said Edgar.
Isabella drew in as much air as she could and nodded her head. Edgar pulled the zipper and Isabella was fairly certain she saw a cloud of stench rise up out of the bag. The whole laundry room was filled with the smell of Edgar's fishing clothes, if Isabella had to describe the smell she would say it was a combination of rotten fish, sweat, and ass.
"That is the most foul smell I've ever experienced" said Isabella holding her nose.
"I know, you should come closer. I think it's making my eyes water." said Edgar.
"I'll be in the kitchen" said Isabella walking out of the laundry room and closing the door. While walking into the kitchen she lit a few of the candles to help dissipate the smell. Edgar appeared a few minutes later and declared the clothes were safely in the washer. Isabella smiled in relief and tossed him a soda from the fridge. Pouring herself a glass of water she sat down at the island and pulled over her laptop.
"How come you only drink water?" asked Edgar.
"Because it's good for me" said Isabella pulling up her email.
"Anything about me today?" asked Edgar with a smirk.
"There is, it's from Louise asking if you are ok." said Isabella.
"What can I say she worries about me" said Edgar with a shrug.
"Well, she says you are in good hands with me" said Isabella.
"That I am." said Edgar drinking his soda. Isabella spend the rest of the afternoon cleaning up the kids rooms and Edgar finished his laundry. The reconvened in the kitchen and Isabella looked into the fridge trying to decide what to make for dinner.
"Hey, it's been a long day lets go out to dinner." said Edgar pushing the fridge closed.
"Ok, where do you want to go?" asked Isabella.
"I feel like pizza." said Edgar.
"No you don't" said Isabella squeezing his bicep. "But seriously if you want pizza I know a great place."
"Ok, do I need to change?" asked Edgar.
"You might want to wear something a little warmer, but it's a pretty casual place." said Isabella. "I'm going to change."
"Alright, wanna race to see who changes fastest?" asked Edgar.
"Um, sure" said Isabella already sprinting towards the stairs. She was up in her room tearing off her clothes when she saw Edgar standing in her doorway watching her.
"You aren't going to win standing around like that." said Isabella pulling a shirt over her head.
"It's worth loosing to see the little show your putting on." said Edgar.
Isabella stuck out her tongue and pulled a pair of jeans out of the closet. Edgar watched until her jeans were on before he headed into his room to change. He figured he still had time, after all if she was anything like Louise she'd want to redo her makeup and change her clothes about 5 more times before she'd actually walk downstairs.
Edgar made it downstairs 5 minutes later and Isabella was sitting in one of the island chairs checking her email. She was wearing the same shirt and jeans he'd seen her in, a sweater was hanging on the back of the chair as was her purse.
"I won" she said with a smile.
"You certainly did, what do you want as your prize?" asked Edgar.
"Dinner at Serious Pie" said Isabella. "I'll drive there, but you get to drive home."
The car ride was uneventful and as they pulled into the valet Edgar was wondering exactly what he'd gotten himself into. Isabella was practically jumping up and down on the way into the restaurant. They were seated as soon as they walked in because the waitress recognized Edgar from Deadliest Catch. The booth was comfortable and the service was quick.
"Hi, welcome to Serious Pie, I'm Jason. Can I get you something to drink."
"I'll have a kilt lifter and can you bring him a mexican coca cola." said Isabella.
"Sounds great, I'll get your drink order and be back to take your order." said Jason.
"Isabella, what did you just order for us to drink?" asked Edgar.
"Kilt lifter is a beer from Pike and Mexican coca cola is coke from Mexico." answered Isabella the smile on her face getting bigger and bigger.
"Is this your favorite restaurant ever?" asked Edgar.
"It's way up there on my favorite list. Do you want to share a pizza or each get our own and take the leftovers home?" asked Isabella excitedly.
"Let's get our own, because at the rate your going you are going to devour the pizza and hook up with the waiter before I have my first slice." said Edgar.
"Right." said Isabella turning back to the menu.
Jason returned with their drinks and took their orders. Isabella ordered a penn cove clam and panchetta pizza while Edgar ordered the sweet fennel sausage and peppers pizza. The food was amazing and Edgar appreciated Isabella's enthusiasm as soon as he bit into his pizza. The mexican coke was very tasty too. They tried each other's pizza's, Edgar was surprised that clams on a pizza was delicious and Isabella loved the fennel sausage saying she would try to find some for Alex to try. The pair decided to skip dessert and walked out of the restaurant after Edgar gave the hostess an autograph. Back in the car Isabella would not leave him alone about his adoring fans.
"Why don't you carry autographed photos to hand out?" she asked.
"Isabella if you don't stop you are going to regret it." said Edgar.
"Are you going to spank me?" asked Isabella playfully.
"One beer and you are like this? You are a cheap date." said Edgar.
"Well I don't drink very often, so it's really no wonder. The last drink I had was a glass of wine at Christmas dinner." said Isabella.
"Really, you don't have a bottle of peach schnapps hidden in your closet upstairs to take nips off of when the kids get too rowdy?" teased Edgar.
"I don't think I've ever had peach schnapps" said Isabella.
"Really? I think we have some at the house, you have to try it." said Edgar.
Pulling up at the house Isabella hopped out of the car and headed towards the door. Edgar caught up with her and opened the door for her, he helped her out of her coat and hung it up. Isabella slipped out of her heels and headed into the kitchen to put away the leftovers. She'd just turned on the tv in the den when Edgar handed her a glass with a clear viscous fluid in it.
"What is it?" asked Isabella.
"Peach schnapps, just try it" said Edgar. Isabella tentatively sniffed it then knocked back the whole drink in one go. She handed back the glass to Edgar without a second look and started to change the channels.
"Wow" was Edgar's only response.
"Just because I don't drink often doesn't mean I don't know how to." said Isabella casually. "By the way that stuff is pretty good, you should have some."
Edgar returned with two glasses of peach schnapps and the two drank as they watched some housewives show. It took Edgar a few minutes to realize what he was watching on tv, but when he finally did he snatched the remote from Isabella and changed the channel.
"Hey, I was watching that." she said, her voice already slurring slightly.
"You are clearly too intoxicated to be trusted with the remote." said Edgar holding the remote over his head.
Isabella not to be deterred climbed into his lap straddling him and kneeling up to reach his other hand. Edgar squirmed keeping the remote at arms length. Isabella tried to get it but it was just out of reach, deciding to stand up she planted her feet on either side of his thighs and stood up. She was able to grasp the remote but lost her balance, Edgar grabbed her waist and pulled her to him.
"Thanks" said Isabella as she sunk down her knees on either side of his legs.
"No problem, I wouldn't want you getting hurt" said Edgar with a smile.
Leaning her head down she kissed him tenderly on the lips. Edgar deepened the kiss pulling her even tighter to his body. He could feel her tight nipples poking through her blouse. She tasted like peaches and he couldn't get enough of her. He gingerly pulled her shirt and bra off, then she carefully unbuttoned his collared shirt kissing each section of exposed skin. Their kissing continued until Edgar got frustrated with his inability to get her pants off and kiss her at the same time. Picking her up he stood her on her feet, his fingers moved to deftly unbutton her jeans and pull them down. Her tiny silk panties were on display and Edgar felt like ripping them off her. Moving her to the couch he stripped out of his jeans and boxers. Falling onto her again the kissing continued and before long Edgar was laying on the floor with Isabella riding him. This time she was facing away from him and he could see her back muscles work as she lifted herself up and down. He could feel her stroking her clit and when her rhythm broke he knew she was close. Pulling her off of him he laid her down and drove into her, the pace became frantic and soon they were both tumbling over the edge. Edgar looked over at Isabella when his breathing returned to normal and found her curled into a ball asleep. Leaning over he picked her up and carried her upstairs to her room, deciding that it was too far to his own room he crawled into bed with her.