"Daddy, did you see my math book?" Lynda asked as Roger cooked breakfast.
"Did you look down at Uncle Mark and Aunt Mimi's place." he asked flipping the pancakes.
"Oh right. Uncle Collins was helping me study for my test last night." she said rushing towards the door.
"Tell them breakfast is almost ready." he shouted as she ran out the door.
"Where'd Lynda go?" Gina asked putting her hair in a pony tail.
"Down to get her math book." he told her putting the pancakes on a platter.
"Oh OK. She was really freaked out over that test she has today." she told him taking a piece of toast off of the plate on the counter.
"I know Baby. But she's gonna ace it like she always does." he told her kissing head.
"She wouldn't take anything less." Gina told him as Lynda, Mimi and Mark came into the loft.
"Good morning Davis'" Mimi said with her arm around Lynda's shoulders.
"Good morning Cohen's." Gina said turning to them. "How do you feel Mimi?" she asked smiling at her as Lynda put her math book in her book bag.
"Morning sickness sucks. But I don't have to tell you that." she said laughing as she sat at the dining room table.
"Sweetie, the doctor said it would go away soon." Mark said getting her a glass of orange juice.
"Well that's good." Roger said handing Gina the platter with all the pancakes on it as Lynda brought over the syrup and butter.
"Did you have morning sickness with me?" Lynda asked sitting next to Gina.
"Yeah, but it wasn't too bad." she said smiling at her.
"Oh dad, I almost forgot. We're having a 5th grade talent show and my teacher said I should sing and play my guitar for it. She thinks I could win." she told him as she dished out her breakfast.
"That's great my girl. But do you want to do it?" he asked sipping his coffee.
"Yeah I do. Will you help me. I want to do the song you wrote for Aunt Mimi." she told him pouring syrup on her pancakes.
"How come you don't want to do any of the songs you wrote?" he asked putting a piece of sausage in his mouth.
"Because I like the song you wrote for Aunt Mimi. It's really nice." she said shoving some pancake in her mouth.
"She's right Honey. It is a nice song." Gina told him picking up her coffee.
"If you really want to do that one, I'll definitely help you with it." he told her as she jumped out of her chair.
"Thank you daddy. You are awesome." she said hugging him.
"Anything for my girl." he told her hugging her back.
"Come on Lynda. You're gonna be late for school. Daddy's leaving soon." Gina told her as she went back to her chair.
"OK mom. So Aunt Mimi, did you guys come up with any names for the baby yet?" she asked taking a bite of her pancakes.
"Well, for a girl I was thinking Angel Marie for Auntie Angel and your mom and for a boy we want Roger Thomas for your dad and Uncle Collins." she said as Roger and Gina both looked at her.
"Mimi, you don't have to do that." Gina told her with tears in her eyes.
"Chica, listen. You're the reason it's possible for this baby to be born. You saved my life." Mimi said leaning over to hug Gina.
"We're honored guys. Really." Roger said smiling at them.
"Well you are the god parents." Mark said smiling as he caressed Mimi's back
"This is gonna be great. I can't wait until the baby is born." Lynda said excitedly as she brought her plate to the sink.
"Yeah, let's just hope little Cohen here has more patience than you did." Roger told her as everyone laughed.
"I couldn't help it." she told them laughing as she went into the bathroom to brush her teeth and fix her hair.
"Honey, you have to go." Gina told him laughing.
"Oh shit. I'm gonna be late. Come on Lyn, we gotta get going kiddo." he said putting his plate in the sink.
"I'm coming daddy." she said rushing out of the bathroom and putting her back pack on her back.
"Bye sweetie. Good luck on your math test." Gina told her kissing her goodbye.
"Thanks mom." she said smiling at her.
"Bye chica, good luck." Mimi said kissing her goodbye.
Thanks Aunt Mimi. I'll see you later, right Uncle Mark?" she said kissing Mimi goodbye before moving over to Mark.
"Yeah shorty, I can't wait." he said hugging her.
"Remember no conning Uncle Mark into buying you high heels. I mean it Lynda Marianna. You're getting sneakers." Roger said coming out of his bedroom buttoning his work shirt.
"I won't dad. I promise." she said smiling at him.
"Bye Baby, I love you." he said kissing Gina goodbye.
"I love you too Honey." she told him as he and Lynda left the loft.
"I'm in trouble, aren't I?" Mark asked as Mimi and Gina looked at each other and laughed.
"Mark, she's 11. She's gonna try to con you. You just have to remember, you're going for sneakers. They don't come in high heels." Gina told him laughing.
"Why do I have to take her?" Mark asked whining.
"Because she wanted to go with Uncle Mark and you need the practice." Mimi told him leaning over to kiss him.
"You know why that is, right?" Mark asked helping Gina clean up the breakfast dishes.
"Because daddy has to work." Gina told him laughing.
"Oh leave her alone, she's a daddy's girl. There's nothing wrong with that." Mimi said getting up to clear off the table.
"No there isn't. She worships the ground he walks on. It's nice. I never had that with my own dad." Gina said smiling at her.
"Have you heard from your parents lately?" Mimi asked smiling up at Gina as she washed the dishes.
"No and I probably won't until next month. They went to Europe. It's their retirement trip or something." she said smiling at her.
"They're gonna miss your anniversary?" Mimi asked putting the juice away.
"That's OK. She's sleeping at Roger's moms house so we can have our special night." Gina said drying off her hands.
"Well that's good. What are you guys gonna do anyway?" Mark asked drying the dishes and putting them away.
"I don't know. Roger asked if he could plan it and surprise me." Gina said pouring herself another cup of coffee.
"Are you sure that's such a good idea? Remember what happened when he planned your 5th anniversary?" Mimi asked as everyone laughed.
"I highly doubt Metallica is performing this year, so I think I'm good." Gina told her still laughing.
"Let's hope." Mark said laughing. "You almost killed him when you got home." he told her as Gina buried her face in her hands.
"Yeah, I was pretty scary, wasn't I?" Gina asked as Mimi rubbed her back.
"Don't worry chica. If Mark did that on one of our anniversaries, I'd have his head." Mimi told her laughing.
"Oh yeah, can you picture me at a Metallica concert? I don't think so Sweetie." he said smiling at her.
"What do you think he has planned?" Mimi asked as Mark put his arms around Mimi's waist to caress her slightly swollen belly.
"I don't know, but I can't wait to find out." she said smiling at them.