2 Months Later:
Over the next two months, things were going pretty good. They decided to have Dylanmon and Abby share a room until Dylanmon gets old enough to not share a room with his sister. It was just too hard having three boys in one room, and the girl in her own. It was just a waste of space.
"Alright, I'm on my way to work," Patamon said, giving Gatomon a quick kiss. He looked at Lukemon, Dylanmon, Abby, and Aidenmon in their carriers, "And you four, be good for your mom."
"Bye. Love you," she said.
"Love you too. I'll see you guys later tonight," he said, waving, and then shutting the door. Gatomon sat against the pillows on the couch. She was going back to work next week. She was really excited. The only thing she didn't like was being away from her babies, but she knew all her students probably missed her. They were going to be leaving the babies at a daycare. Some of the days they could stay at Patamon's parents house, but they still worked too. Ms. Gato couldn't take care of four children by herself, so she wasn't much of an option. Just then, the phone rang. She slowly made her way off the couch, and answered the phone.
"Hello?"
"Hey, Gato," Renamon said into the phone. She sounded more cheerful than the last time she heard her talk.
"Hi... are you okay?" She asked, suspiciously.
"Yeah, I'm fine," She exclaimed. "Why?"
"I don't know. You sound different."
"Listen, can I come over?" She asked.
"Sure. I need help with the babies anyway," she laughed.
"Definitely. Can I bring Viximon?"
"Of course!"
"Okay, I'll be over in a little while," she said. "Bye," she hung up.
She pressed the 'end' button and hung it on the receiver. She decided to feed them all now before Renamon came over. After she was done with Lukemon, who was the last one to be fed, she put him in his carrier, just as she heard a knock at the door. She got up and opened the door, finding Renamon standing there with Viximon, holding her hand.
"Hi, sweetie," Gatomon said to Viximon.
She shyly waved, while sucking her thumb.
"How are you," she hugged Renamon.
"Pretty good," she let go of Viximon's hand. "Honey, go see the babies over there."
"Okay," the little girl walked over to the four carriers.
"So... let's sit down," Gatomon led her to the dining room table and they both sat down. "What's up?"
"Nothing," she smiled.
"I'm sure. Why are you so... giddy?" She asked. She knew something was up. Renamon was never this happy before.
"I'm not," she grinned, innocently.
"Come on."
"Okay, well..." She began, but then the phone rang.
"Hang on, and don't think this discussion is over," she got up and answered the phone. "Hello?"
"Gatomon? Hi, it's Biyomon!"
"Hey, what's going on?"
"Me and Palmon were wondering if you wanted to hang out. Do you?" She asked, sounding hopeful.
"Well, me and Renamon are over here. Do you guys just want to come over? We can all hang out and stuff," she replied.
"Sounds great! We'll be there in a half an hour," she hung up.
"Is it okay if Biyomon and Palmon come over too?" She said, to Renamon.
"Yeah, sure! When has it been all of us girls hanging out together? I think it was high school."
"No, I'm sure there has been another time," she said, trying to think. "You know, you're right. When was the last time we all hung out? Well, then this will be perfect."
"Yeah."
"Okay, so back to what we were talking about. What's the deal?"
"Well... me and Guilmon... kind of... hooked up," she smiled.
"What?"
"I know! Isn't it amazing?"
"Renamon, are you sure you want to do this? I mean, it's only been a few months since the divorce."
"Stop worrying about me. I think I know what's best for myself."
"Well, I'm sure you do, but I just don't want to see you getting hurt again."
"I won't. I'll be careful. Besides, we're taking it slow this time," she said, serious.
"Have you had sex?"
"No... not yet."
"Renamon!"
"Gatomon, stop hounding me! I know you're just looking out for me, but I know what I'm doing. If anything happens, I'll stop."
She sighed, "Okay. I guess there's really nothing I can do."
"Exactly."
"Are you sure you know what you're doing?" She asked. Just then, the doorbell rang. She got up, eyeing Renamon.
"Don't tell them!"
"Fine, I won't," she said, then smiled, opening the door. "Hi!" She hugged each of them. Biyomon looked her niceness as usual and Palmon was holding Haydenmon in those strap things you put around your torso.
"Hey, you guys," Biyomon, exclaimed. "It feels like it's been forever."
"I know," Gatomon agreed.
"So, Patamon's at work?" Palmon asked, sitting down.
"Yeah. This is pretty much how it's been for a while."
"Sounds fun," Biyomon said, sarcastically.
"Yeah, tons. At least, I have these four to play with," she said, touching Lukemon's nose.
"They are so adorable. Dylanmon looks just like Patamon," Palmon said, looking at Dylanmon.
"I know," she smiled. "I love it."
"You know, this is so cool," Biyomon looked around. "We finally all get to get together."
"That's what we thought," Renamon said.
"I'll go make some ice tea," Gatomon said, entering the kitchen. When she was finished, she came out with four glasses. She set it on the coffee table and they all grabbed one.
"So Gato," Palmon began, "are you excited to go back to work?"
"Yeah, I am actually."
"Really?" Biyomon chuckled.
"Well... you know how it is. When you leave something for a while, and then you kind of miss it."
"Yeah, I guess I know what you mean," Biyomon said.
"And I miss all my students," she said, laughing.
"You miss your students? Gatomon, do you know how hard it's going to be coming home to four screaming babies after work with like twenty noisy kids?"
"I know, but Patamon's going to be a great dad. He's going to take care of them too."
All three of them looked at her with doubtful looks.
"What?" She asked.
"... Nothing."
"Come on, you really think Patamon is going to have me do all the work?"
"No, that's not what we're implying, Gatomon."
"He's a great husband and father, so if you were thinking something that he would leave me, then you all are wrong."
"We know he is, but... we're just saying that most guys tend to leave the kids with the woman."
"That's not true. That's not true at all."
"Okay... maybe Patamon is different," Biyomon sighed.
"He is different," she muttered.
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That night, after they put the babies to bed, they rested in bed, ready to fall asleep. She leaned against him as he put his arm around her.
"Patamon?" She looked up at him.
"Hhmm," he said, kissing her neck.
"Are you going to be those kind of guys that leave all the kids with me?"
He stopped kissing her, "What?"
"I don't know..." she sighed.
"What do you mean, 'leave the kids with you?'"
"Never mind," she closed her eyes.
He propped his elbow and rested his head in it. "Gatomon, I would never do that. I love them. Where did you hear that?"
"Hm? Oh, I don't know. Just thought about it."
"Well, don't ever think that again. I'm going to be there every second of everyday by those kids. I love you," he gave her a soft kiss. She relaxed, knowing her friends were all wrong. Patamon was perfect, and if anyone couldn't see that, they were blind.
