"You sure doctor?" Steve asked.
"Yes I'm sure. Here is one heartbeat and here is the other," the doctor replied as he pointed at the screen.
Steve couldn't believe it. Not only was she pregnant so soon after the twins she was expecting another set of twins.
"Are they okay doctor?" Catherine asked.
"Yes, they are both doing very well. Everything is going fine so far. So if you have no further questions I'll see you in 3 weeks."
Steve and Catherine made another appointment before Steve drove them home. It was a quiet ride back. Both were too consumed by the news they just heard. They couldn't believe they were having another set of twins. Steve helped Catherine carry the babies inside. Just as they brought the babies inside Steve's phone rang. He quickly put Kye on the ground and answered his cellphone. He had a new case.
"Sorry honey, we have a new case. I'll see you tonight," Steve told her and gave her a kiss before he left.
Catherine sat down on the couch and looked at Kye and Kailani. She still couldn't believe that they were having another set of twins. She hoped she and Steve would be okay with another set of twins. It was though raising one set of twins let alone two. When they twins would be here they would have 4 kids under the age of 2. Catherine sighed deeply at the thought. It was going to be hard work.
….
"Are you okay?" Danny asked his partner as they drove to the crime scene. "You're very quiet."
Steve glanced at Danny from the driver's seat. "We had a doctor's appointment this morning."
"Is everything okay with Catherine and the baby?" Danny asked concerned.
"Make that babies."
"Babies? You're having another set of twins?" Danny asked shocked.
"Yep we are."
"Wow, that's… wow."
"Yeah I know. I have no idea how we are gonna handle two sets of twins."
"I'm sure you and Cath can handle it and if you ever need any help, I'd be happy to help and I'm sure Grace would too."
"Thanks Danny."
They were able to wrap the case before 6pm. Steve quickly finished his reports and went home.
"Hey, I'm home," Steve called as he walked through the door.
"Hey honey," Catherine called from the kitchen.
Kye and Kailani came crawling up to Steve as they heard his voice. Steve got down on his knees and waiting for Kye and Kailani.
"Hey my little sweeties, come to daddy."
They were smiling as they crawled over to Steve. They reached Steve and pulled themselves up by his legs. Steve picked them both up and gave them a big hug and a kiss.
"Daddy missed you today. Shall we go see what mommy's up too?"
Steve walked to the kitchen and stepped over the fence.
"Hey honey," Steve greeted Catherine.
"Hey baby," Catherine responded back as Steve gave her a kiss.
"How was your day?"
"It was fine. Just had a relaxing day with the kids."
"That's good."
"How was work?"
"Just the usual. Dinner smells delicious."
"It's almost done. Can you set the table?"
Steve put the kids in their high chairs and set the table. The kids started kicking and screaming when the food didn't come fast enough.
"Easy guys, it's coming," Steve spoke.
Just a minute later Steve put their plates in front of them. They immediately calmed down and started eating their food. Steve and Catherine watched them as they ate too. Kye spilled more down his bib than actually went in his mouth. Steve scooped it up and placed it back on his plate. Kailani was eating peacefully. She loved pasta. When they were done with dinner Catherine cleaned the kids up as Steve put away the dishes. Catherine put the kids in front of the TV as she helped Steve clean up. They kept an eye on the kids since the Christmas tree was up. They had put a fence around it so the kids couldn't reach it. They hadn't at first and the kids were very interested with the balls and lights in the tree. So they put a fence around it and moved the decorations and lights from the lower branches.
After Steve and Catherine were finished cleaning up they took the babies upstairs for bath. They loved being in the tub. They were definitely two little water bugs. They screamed when Catherine and Steve took them out. They didn't want to go out of the bath. Catherine and Steve calmed them down and had them suck on their pacifiers. They dried them off and put a clean diaper and their pajamas on. It was Steve's turn to read to them. Catherine sat down next to Steve as Steve sat in the rocking chair with Kye and Kailani on his lap. Steve read them a book. Kailani happily slammed her hand down on the book when Steve said dog.
"Yes sweetie, that's a dog," Steve told her.
When the story had ended Catherine picked up Kailani. She gave her a kiss before she placed her in her crib. Steve did the same with Kye before they switched babies.
"Goodnight my little sweeties," Catherine spoke as she turned off the light and closed the door.
Steve and Catherine walked back downstairs. They cleaned up the toys from the kids.
"What do you wanna do with Christmas this year?" Catherine asked.
"I don't know yet. I kinda like staying home since this is our first Christmas with the kids."
"Don't we always do something with the team?"
"That's Christmas day. Christmas Eve everyone spends with their families."
"Maybe we could ask Mary and Joan to come over."
"That sounds nice. I'll call her tomorrow."
After they finished cleaning up they sat down on the couch and watched a bit of TV.
"What's on your mind Cath?" Steve asked.
"I was just thinking."
"About…..?"
"About this pregnancy. I can't believe we're having twins again."
"I know, me neither. But we're gonna be fine honey."
"I hope so. It's gonna be hard work."
"Yeah that it will. But Danny offered to help if we need to and he said Grace wouldn't mind either."
"That's nice of them."
"We can handle it honey. We can handle it together."
Catherine turned to face him. "I love you honey."
"I love you too baby."
Steve pulled her closer and kissed her. He put his arms around her and lifted her onto his lap. Catherine moved her arms around his neck as Steve deepened the kiss. Catherine couldn't stop herself from moving back and forth on his lap. Steve felt the blood rushing in between his legs. He moved his hips up slightly and Catherine moaned at the contact. Steve stood up with Catherine in his arms. Catherine automatically wrapped her legs around his waist. Steve quickly walked upstairs. As soon as they reached the bathroom he started unbuttoning Catherine's shirt. He gently put her down on the bed and removed her blouse. Next he started on her pants. He could already see a little bump forming around her stomach. He moved his hand over it and kissed her stomach.
Hours later they lay tangled up in each other basking in the afterglow of their love making.
"Wow Steve, that was amazing," Catherine uttered.
"You were not so bad yourself. I can't believe you came so many times."
"Pregnancy hormones honey."
"Oh trust me, I know," Steve smirked.
Catherine lay her head down on Steve's chest as Steve pulled her closer. Together they fell asleep shortly after that.
….
Today was Christmas Eve. Steve went to the grocery store as Catherine stayed at home with kids. Catherine had made a list for him with everything she needed for the Christmas meal. Mary and Joan were coming as well. It was very busy in the store so it took Steve about 2 hours to get everything.
Catherine wanted Steve to help bring in the grocery but Steve told her he got it. So Catherine went to the kitchen and put away the groceries. Once the groceries were put away Catherine started on dinner. Steve sat in the living room and put a Christmas movie on for the kids to watch.
The kids were giggling as they watch it. Catherine came out of the kitchen to see what was going on. She found the kids happily sitting on Steve lap. They were enjoying the movie. After the movie ended Steve put the kids down for their afternoon nap.
"Need help with anything?" Steve asked as he walked into the kitchen.
"Nope thanks, I've got it under control."
"Alright."
Steve walked over to the dining room and pulled out the Christmas decorations for on the table. He put a Christmas placemat in front of every chair. He decorated the table with Christmas candles and Christmas decoration. He pulled the good china from the cupboard and set the table. Once he was done with table Steve cleaned the house before Mary and Joan would arrive.
When he was done he went upstairs to take a shower. Just when he wanted to go downstairs the kids woke up.
"I'll get them," Steve called downstairs. "Hey my little sweeties."
Steve first picked up Kye and dressed him in his Christmas outfit and then did the same with Kailani.
"Oh my god," Catherine exclaimed when she saw the three of them. "You look so cute. Wait let me get the camera."
Catherine took some pictures of Steve and the kids and some pictures of Kye and Kailani.
"They look so cute," Catherine spoke.
"Yeah that they do."
"I'm gonna go shower real quickly."
"Do I have to watch dinner?"
"Nope, it's all good."
"Alright."
Kailani and Kye crawled over to the Christmas tree and adored the lights on the tree.
Just as Catherine came downstairs there was a knock on the door. Catherine opened the door and found Mary and Joan standing there.
"Hey Mary, come on in."
"Hey Cath, hey Steve," Mary spoke as she walked in.
"Uncle Steve!" Joan squealed and ran over to Steve.
"Hey little girl." Steve picked her up and gave her a big hug. "Are you excited for Christmas?"
"Yes, mommy said if I go to bed like a good girl there will be presents under the three tomorrow."
"Well I'm sure there will be."
Catherine disappeared into the kitchen again as Steve and Mary sat on the couch and watched the kids play. Joan got along great with Kye and Kailani.
Just a little after 6pm they sat down to eat. Catherine made a delicious meal, stuffed chicken with potato gratin and beans. They enjoyed themselves. Joan ate pretty well. Catherine had made a special plate for the kids. After dinner Steve put on a Christmas CD and they sang some Christmas songs together. Kye and Kailani loved the music. Steve and Catherine helped them to stand and danced with them a bit. By 8pm the twins were dead tired so Steve took them upstairs.
"How are you doing?" Mary asked Catherine.
"I'm good, just a bit of morning sickness. But other than that nothing really."
"That's good. I still can't believe you guys are having another set of twins."
"I know me neither."
Mary and Joan stayed for a bit longer before going home as well. Catherine and Steve cleaned up before they sat down on the couch and watched Miracle on 34th street. By the time the movie had ended Catherine had fallen asleep. Steve carefully stood up and cradled her in his arms. He took her upstairs and gently placed her on the bed before pulling the covers over her. He went back downstairs to lock up and he joined Catherine in the bed.
…...
The next morning Steve woke up when the sun peered through the curtains. He turned on his side and saw that Catherine was awake too.
"Hey honey," Steve said.
"Hey baby, merry Christmas."
"Merry Christmas."
Steve moved closer to her and kissed her. Steve looked over at the clock and saw it was only 7.30am. He figured they had a little while before the kids woke up so he rolled Catherine on her back as he kissed her. Steve kissed her neck as he started to take her clothes off. He got no further than her top when the babies started crying.
Steve put his head down and grunted.
"Bad timing," Steve stated.
"Yes, very bad timing."
"We'll finish this tonight."
"I'll hold you to that."
"Deal."
Steve got out and went to get the babies.
"Hey, you decided to wake up already huh."
The babies smiled at him. Steve changed and dressed the babies before taking them downstairs. He put them in their chairs and got breakfast ready for them. The kids ate in silence once Steve gave them their breakfast. Steve went to make breakfast for Catherine and him as well.
Once they all had breakfast they took the kids to the living room. The kids' eyes went wide when they saw the presents under the three. Catherine and Steve helped them unpack the presents. They loved the presents they got. They didn't know with which present they had to play first.
They kids were playing happily on the floor as Steve and Catherine sat down on the couch. The kids kicked and screamed as Steve and Catherine took them upstairs for their afternoon nap. They continued to cry as Steve and Catherine dressed them for bed.
Steve picked up Kye and tried to get him to calm down.
"Once you've had your nap you can go back downstairs to play okay. But first daddy needs you to be big boy and go to sleep okay." Steve gave him his pacifier and after a while Kye calmed down. "There's a good boy."
Steve placed him in his crib and put the music mobile on. Kailani had calmed down as well so Catherine placed her in her crib. They gave the babies a kiss before they went back downstairs.
Around 5pm they left to go to Kono's house, it was her turn to host the Christmas party.
"Hey guys," Kono greeted them.
"Hey Kono," Steve greeted back.
"Hey you two, you've grown big."
"Yeah they grow every day it seems."
They team enjoyed the night together. Everyone had a good time. Catherine drove home so Steve could have some beers. As soon as they finished putting the babies to bed Steve picked Catherine up and pinned her to the wall outside the babies' room. Before Catherine realized what was happening Steve was already kissing her.
"Steve, what are you doing?" Catherine stammered as Steve kissed her neck.
"Finishing what we started this morning," Steve smirked at her.
"In that case, bedroom."
Steve quickly walked them to their bedroom. Clothes were quickly discarded and Steve pushed himself into her.
Steve woke up the next morning to hear Catherine vomiting in the bathroom. He got out of bed and went to check on her.
"You okay honey?" Steve asked concerned as he held the hair out of her face.
"Yeah I'm good," Catherine replied in between vomiting.
Steve hated seeing her like this but he knew it was because she was pregnant.
Once Catherine was done vomiting she washed her mouth and rinsed her mouth.
"This part I so didn't miss."
"Yeah, hopefully it'll stop in your second trimester like it did with Kye and Kailani."
"I hope so."
…..
About a week later it was New Year's Eve. Since Catherine wasn't feeling so well Steve and Catherine stayed at home. Steve had picked up the groceries. It was a beautiful day so they took the kids to the park in the afternoon. The kids were enjoying the swings and the slides. They were tired by the time they came back home so Steve and Catherine put the babies in their cribs. Steve and Catherine lay outside in the hammock for a while. When the babies woke up Steve went upstairs to get them. He dressed Kailani in a cute red dress with white jacket and he dressed Kye in a cute pair of jeans and a plaid shirt.
Catherine was busy in the kitchen when Steve came down. He put Kye and Kailani down on their play mats and went to see what Catherine was doing.
"Need a hand honey?" Steve asked.
"No thanks, I've got it."
Steve sat down on the couch and watched his kids play. He wondered how they would handle the fireworks tonight.
Catherine had made a delicious meal for them, potatoes with rosemary from the oven, chicken with pesto and spinach. For the kids she had made chicken without pesto. Steve cut Kye's food in little pieces while Catherine did the same with Kailani's food. As soon as the plates were in front of them they grabbed their spoons and started eating. Steve and Catherine were glad they that ate very well. There was hardly a thing they didn't like. They kids finished their plates in silence so Steve and Catherine could eat as well. Steve took the kids up stairs to go in bath. Steve filled the tub till about a half. He put the kids in their water chairs. They were giggling and kicking their little legs, trying to swim. They protested when Steve took them out of the bath. Catherine just came upstairs when Steve wanted to take them out of the bath.
"Need a hand honey?"
"Yeah thanks."
Catherine took Kailani and dried her off while Steve dried of Kye. They dressed them in their pajamas. Tonight was Catherine's turn to read a story. They loved the book with the animals.
"Where's the cat?" Catherine asked. Kailani happily slammed her hand down on the book where the cat was. "Yes, good Kailani." Catherine read further in the book. "Where's the dog?" Kye pointed to the dog. "Very good Kye."
Once the book was finished they put the kids in their cribs. They kissed them goodnight before going back down.
"I hope they'll sleep through the fireworks tonight," Catherine spoke.
"Yeah me too."
Steve poured them something to drink and they sat down on the couch watching a movie. Catherine had made some lovely snacks for them. When it was almost midnight Steve opened a bottle of non-alcoholic champagne. Catherine pulled the fritters out of the oven. They put the clock on the TV and counted down.
"10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Happy New Year," they yelled.
"Happy New Year baby," Steve spoke to her.
"Happy New Year honey," Catherine replied and gave him a kiss.
Steve poured them a glass of champagne. They toasted and took a sip. They took their glasses and took a fritter and went to the backyard. They sat on the hammock and enjoyed the fireworks. They had the baby monitor with them but the babies didn't wake up.
Around 1am they went back inside and went to bed.
….
Catherine was driving in her car. The twins were in the backseat. She was just going to do some groceries. She stopped in front of a red light. As soon as it turned green she pulled up. She didn't see the car coming from her left, running a red light. Before she knew it the car slammed into her car.