A/N – I'd like to thank everyone for all of their very nice reviews. I hadn't planned on writing any more chapters but a review by a Guest gave me an idea. Will probably be two more chapters. Thanks again and I'm glad everyone enjoyed it!
Niagara Falls – The Family
Seven Years Later
Chapter 5
"Hi, we are here to get our pictures taken for our passports." Brittany was excited it was going to be the first time any of them had gotten a passport.
"What is your name please?" The travel agent asked.
"We are the Lopez-Pierce family." After being married for seven years Brittany still couldn't believe Santana and she had a family. Brittany's life since meeting Santana had been filled with nothing but happiness and love.
"We are going to the falls and to Canada!" A little caramel colored skin boy with chocolate brown eyes and dark, wavy hair said quite loudly. Brittany placed her hand on top of his head hoping he would calm down.
The travel agent smiled at the little boy. "I bet you're excited to see the falls."
"I've been there before but I don't remember it cause I was a baby. Momma and Mami go without us most times and we stay with our Abuela and Abuelo or Gramma and Grandpa but this time we get to go!" The little boy was clearly excited about their trip.
"I must say you have a beautiful family." The travel agent said as she looked at the other little boy with blonde hair and blue eyes who was standing quietly by Brittany's other side holding her hand.
"Thank you." Brittany felt herself blush while at the same time she was full of pride because she was very proud of their family.
"My name is Jackson but everyone calls me Jack. My little brother's name is Jayce but everyone calls him Jay. Both of our names start with the J. My Momma's name starts with a B and my Mami's name starts with a S. I'm 5 years old and go to preschool but soon I'll go to kindergarten. Jay is 3 and goes to preschool." The caramel skin colored boy rambled on.
Brittany looked at the travel agent who was smiling at them. "I'm sorry he usually isn't this talkative he is just excited about getting his picture taken and also about going to Niagara Falls and Canada although we won't be going until August."
"It will take about six to eight weeks for you to get your passports so it's good you are getting everything taken care of today. It's June 1st so you should have them at the latest by the end of July. Do you have your completed passport applications?" The travel agent asked.
"No, my wife has them with her but she should be here any minute." Brittany looked at the clock on the wall and noticed it was 4:05 PM. Their appointment was at 4 so she hopes Santana gets there soon." Santana's shift ended at 3:30 and the hospital where the paramedics are located is only 10 minutes from the travel agency.
"Mami!" The little blonde hair boy shouted as he saw Santana walk through the door. He immediately ran up to her and she picked him up in her arms.
"Hi Jay. I'm happy to see you too." Santana hugged and kissed Jay on the cheek.
"Mami, I already told the lady that we are going to the falls and Canada." Jack was standing in front of Santana so she leaned down and kissed his forehead.
"Thank you for doing that buddy." Santana looked at Brittany and scowled because Jack was usually a little reserved around strangers. Santana had given birth to him and he definitely had her personality traits in social situations.
Brittany quickly kissed Santana on the lips and whispered. "I don't know what has gotten into him he has been a chatterbox since we got here. Did you bring the applications? The woman is waiting for them so we can get our pictures taken."
"Yes, I have the applications and the check right here. By the way I'm sorry I'm late but I had to finish up the paperwork on my last call of the day and it was complicated." Santana walked towards the travel agents desk holding Jay on her hip. "Hi…" Santana stopped talking and just stood there frozen.
"Hi Santana. I saw you when you came in. Long time no see." The travel agent smiled from behind desk as she spoke. Santana still just stood there frozen. She finally moved when she put Jay down on the floor. He immediately grabbed onto her leg. "I'm happy to see I can still render the sexy Santana Lopez speechless." The travel agent had a smirk on her face.
Brittany was confused by what was happening so she put her arm around Santana's waist. Brittany's touch brought Santana out of her haze. "Uh...Britt this is Shawn." Brittany felt like she had been hit in the stomach and all the air had been knocked out of her. They hadn't talked about their ex-fiancées since the first year they were together.
Brittany looked at the beautiful woman sitting behind the desk and suddenly felt insecure. It was something she hadn't felt since being Santana. Brittany could see why Santana was attracted to this woman because she was beautiful and sexy with green eyes and light brown shoulder length hair.
Brittany was broken out of her thoughts when Shawn spoke again. "So I guess I know what you've been up to since we broke up. You've got yourself a pretty little wife and nice little family." Shawn's voice was laced with sarcasm which made Santana angry but she didn't want to make a scene in front of her children so she decided to keep her cool.
"I have our passport applications and a check for the fees." Santana's stated firmly to let Shawn know she wasn't going to react to her previous comment about her wife and family.
Luckily before Shawn could make any further remarks another travel agent approached them. "Are you the Lopez-Pierce family?"
"Yes we are." Santana said firmly once again.
"Bring your applications and come with me." Santana took Jay's hand and looked at Brittany for the first time. Brittany was pale and Santana couldn't really read what she was feeling. Brittany took a hold of Jack's hand as they followed the travel agent to the back room where the camera was set up to take their pictures.
It turned out the travel agent was a natural with kids so she got the boys' pictures taken rather quickly which was good because Brittany, who was usually the one to get them to sit still while getting their picture taken, was still in her head thinking about what had just happened. Santana got her picture taken next. She noticed Brittany's face was still pale and emotionless so before Brittany sat down to have her picture taken Santana pulled her off to the side.
Santana got close and whispered in Brittany's ear. "I love you so much and tonight after the boys go to bed I'm going to show you just how much over and over again." Santana loved how Brittany's cheeks immediately got some color back into them so they were pink and how a smile spread across her face. Brittany's mood suddenly changed and she smiled brightly as she got her picture taken.
When they left the travel agency unfortunately they had to walk past Shawn's desk on their way out. Santana was holding Jay's hand and Jack was holding Brittany's hand. "See you around Santana." Shawn said with a smirk on her face as they walked by her desk. Santana let out a sigh once they had walked out of the travel agency and were standing on the sidewalk.
"San, I forgot something. I'll be right back. Jack stay her with Mami." Before Santana could stop Brittany she had already walked back into the travel agency. Santana knew Brittany hadn't forgotten anything and if she didn't have the boys she would've gone back in to see what Brittany was up to. She knew Brittany went back in to say something to Shawn.
Brittany walked up to Shawn's desk. "Shawn, I couldn't leave without thanking you."
Shawn scowled at Brittany, "Thank me for what?"
"For not marrying Santana. The way Santana and I met is a true love story like you see in the movies. We both were heartbroken when we met in Niagara Falls because our brides had called off our weddings. Somehow we both managed to show up for the honeymoon though. We met and fell in love. For the past seven years I've got to fall sleep and wake up in the arms of the most beautiful, caring, and passionate woman I've ever met. Not to mention having the most mind blowing sex of my life. When we had our two wonderful boys we experienced a whole different type of love we never knew existed. So Shawn, I have my wife and children to thank you for. I won't go as far to say our life is perfect because we have our bumps in the road but it's as close to perfect as it get." Brittany started to walk away from Shawn's desk. Shawn sat there stunned. Brittany walked back to the desk and got close to Shawn's face and whispered, "One other thing, if seeing Santana again today has put any ideas in your that head of yours about contacting her for any reason, don't do it or you'll have me to deal with and you don't want that to happen." Brittany walked out of the travel agency where Santana and the boys were waiting for her on the sidewalk.
Santana had been waiting anxiously for Brittany to come out of the travel agency. It was only a few minutes but it seemed much longer to her. When Brittany came out Santana noticed how she had a big smile on her face. "Everything ok Britt?"
"Everything's fine. I just had to thank Shawn for something." Brittany winked at Santana and she knew exactly what Brittany had thanked Shawn for because they had discussed what they would do if they ever ran into each other's exes. Santana smiled and wished she could've heard what Brittany had said to Shawn and seen Shawn's reaction.
Jay had taken a hold of Brittany's hand and Jack was holding Santana's hands. The boys knew whenever they were walking in the city they needed to hang on to one of their mother's hand. They walked to Brittany's vehicle and put the boys in their car seats.
Santana grabbed Brittany's hand and kissed her on the lips. They both knew where the kiss was headed if they didn't control themselves so they reluctantly pulled away. "I want to hear about what you told Shawn later. How about we take the boys out for pizza?" Brittany nodded her head yes and quickly kissed Santana before getting into her vehicle. Santana quickly walked to where she had parked her vehicle and hurried to meet her family at the pizza place.
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Santana stood in the shower and let the hot water sooth her tired and stressed muscles. It had been a hard day at work with a never ending stream of calls. The last call had been the worst and she knew she would have to tell Brittany about it but after seeing Shawn today she decided Brittany had had enough to deal with for one day.
After going out for pizza they came home and got the boys ready for bed. Jack fell asleep quickly but Jay didn't seem tired at all so Brittany told Santana to take a shower while she read another story to Jay to hopefully get him sleep.
Santana was still relaxing from the hot water of the shower when she heard the shower curtain open. She turned to face a naked Brittany getting into the shower with her. Even after being married for seven years and both of them having a baby their physical and sexual chemistry seemed to grow.
Brittany put her arms around Santana and kissed her on the lips. The kiss like all kisses between them was full of emotion. Brittany deepened the kiss and pulled Santana closer to her. "Ouch", Santana flinched and stopped the kiss.
"I'm sorry did I hurt you?" Brittany asked with concern in her voice and written all over her face. Santana looked away which Brittany knew meant there was something Santana was dreading telling her about and she knew it had something to do with work because it had happened many times before. Brittany carefully turned Santana around so she could look at her back and when she saw it Brittany let out a gasp. "Oh my God San! What happened?" Brittany just stared at the huge bruise on Santana's shoulder. It was as big as a tea cup saucer and deep purple.
Santana finally looked at Brittany. She hated when she got hurt at work and had to tell Brittany about it. "The last call of the day was a van accident with entrapment. The firemen were using the Jaws of Life to get the young man out but it was taking too long. He was having difficulty breathing and needed oxygen. We only had a very small space to get to him and me being the smallest paramedic on the call had to crawl in the van to put an oxygen mask on him. When I was crawling out of the van it shifted for some reason and a piece of equipment the man had in his van fell on my shoulder. I was checked out at the ER and nothing is broken. It's just a really bad bruise. I'll be on desk duty for the next few days."
Brittany started to get out of the shower but Santana grabbed her hand and pulled her into a hug. Santana was happy when she felt Brittany's arms tighten around her as she laid her head on Santana's shoulder. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier but with everything that happened at the travel agency with Shawn, I didn't want to put any more stress on you. I was going to tell you when we got in bed."
Brittany pulled back and looked Santana in the eye. "I don't care about what happened with Shawn. I care about you and that you got hurt and didn't tell me right away. I know your job comes with the risk of you getting hurt and no matter what I'll never get used to it but I still try to because I know you love your job and I want you to be happy."
"I'm sorry I should've called you when I was in the ER. This is the first time I've haven't told you I got hurt right after it happened and it won't happen again. I promise. I love you." Santana kissed Brittany gently. "Now I think I promised you I'd show you how much I love you." Santana said while wiggling her eyebrows.
"Um…can you just hold me?" Brittany was on the verge of tears because the events of the day had caught up with her. Santana didn't answer her she just held Brittany tight while she cried and gently rubbed her back. Santana knew seeing Shawn on top of her getting hurt at work had taken an emotional toll on Brittany so she would hold her for as long as Brittany needed her too. After Brittany calmed down they washed each other's body and hair. It was sexual but it didn't result in them having shower sex which they both loved. Tonight was a time for them to take care of each other.
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Santana went to check on the boys before getting into bed. When Santana walked into the bedroom she saw Brittany sitting on the edge of the bed holding a bag of frozen brussel sprouts. "Ah, Britt what's up with the brussel sprouts?"
Brittany smiled at Santana, "Get in bed and lay on your stomach."
Santana was sure what was going on but she did as Brittany asked her to do. When she was lying on her stomach she felt Brittany straddle her butt and lift up the back of the tank top she was wearing. Santana jumped when she felt something freezing cold on her bruised shoulder. "Britt that's kind of too cold can you maybe wrap it in a small towel?"
Brittany quickly got off from Santana and went into the bathroom. When she came back she once again straddle Santana's butt. Santana felt cold on her bruise and it felt much better wrapped in a towel. "I'm sorry I forgot the towel. I just wanted so badly to ease your pain." Brittany said as she kissed Santana's spine which cause Santana to squirm.
"Thank for taking such good care of me but I have to ask why frozen brussel sprouts and not peas. Peas are smaller are supposed to work the best. Not that I'm complaining because these brussel sprouts are making my bruise feel better." Santana was trying not to think about how Brittany had kissed her spine.
"Come on San you know brussel sprouts are yucky!" Brittany laughed.
"You sounded just like Jack and Jay just then but I don't think it's only them who thinks brussel sprouts are yucky." Santana loved the way Brittany's mind worked.
"Hey, I eat them. They may not be my fav like baby carrots but I eat them." Brittany said and then started planting small kissed along Santana's spine and back. Santana found the kisses relaxing until one of Brittany's kisses landed on the side of her left breast that was exposed due to her tank top being pushed all the way up in the back. Brittany noticed how Santana's body reacted to that kiss so she kissed her in the same spot three more times.
"B-Britt honey, please don't tease me unless you are willing to finish what you start." Santana knew Brittany was just teasing her but it wouldn't take much for Santana to get completely turned on by her wife and she didn't want to spend the night with a throbbing need between her legs.
Brittany giggled, "I'm sorry you are just irresistible but I think we need to get some sleep." Brittany got off from Santana and laid beside her on the bed.
"Britt I can't sleep with this bag of frozen brussel sprouts on my shoulder because we won't be able to cuddle."
Brittany took the brussel sprouts off from Santana's shoulder and Santana immediately laid on her side facing Brittany. "You should only leave it on for a few minutes at a time anyway." Brittany said softly.
Santana gently ran her finger along Brittany's cheek as they gazed into each other's eyes. "I can't believe after seven years we ran into Shawn. I wish I could've protected you from ever meeting her. What did you say to her when you went back in the travel agency?"
Brittany leaned into Santana's touch. "When we first got to the travel agency she was nicest person. She told me how beautiful my family was and she seemed really genuine. Anyway, when I went back in I thanked her for not marrying you of course. I also thanked for giving me my wife and children because if she had married you I wouldn't have either. Then I mentioned something about us having mind blowing sex. The last thing I said to her was if she ever thought of contacting you for any reason she'd have to deal with me and she didn't want that to happen."
Santana leaned in and kissed Brittany on the lips. "I'm so lucky to have you as my wife and the boys are so lucky to have you as their mother. When I saw Shawn today I wondered what I ever saw in her because the relationship I had with her was nothing compared to what you and I have together. I love you so very much and that love grows every day. It grows when you see being a mom to Jack and Jay." Santana kisses Brittany again and when they parted they both were breathless but not because the kiss lasted a long time but because their kisses still take each other's breath away. "You really told her we have mind blowing sex?" Santana raised her left eye brow.
"I only told her the truth." Brittany winked at Santana. "We'd better get to the sleep it will be morning before we know it and the boys will be up."
Brittany lay on her back and Santana laid her head on Brittany's chest as they cuddled. "I love you San."
"I love you too Britt. I've been thinking about trip to Niagara Falls and Canada in August. It will be the first time both boys go with us to the falls and our first time going into Canada. Usually we spend a long weekend there alone for our anniversary, well except for when we took Jack with us when he was six months old. I was thinking maybe it would fun to ask our parents if they wanted to come on the trip with us since we are going to gone for a week this time. I mean our parents have become friends since we got married and they don't see other very often since my parents live here in Boston and your parents live in Albany."
"I think that's a wonderful idea. My parents don't get to see the boys as often as your parents do and this way they can spoil them together. Plus our parents can enjoy each other's company too. Also, if we want to have a night of mind blowing sex I'm sure they wouldn't mind watching the boys." Brittany kissed the top of Santana's head.
"I like the way you think. We can have a conference call with our parents in the morning to ask them about going with us on our trip. Night Britt."
"Night San."
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"Where's Mami?" Jack asked while stuffing a piece of waffle in his mouth.
"She's still sleeping sweetie." When Brittany got up Santana was sleeping soundly and so Brittany let her sleep. Santana had a rough night and Brittany knew it was because of the bruise on her shoulder. However, she'd have to wait her up soon so she wasn't late for work.
"Good morning everyone." Santana said as she walked into the kitchen kissing Jack and Jay on the tops of their heads and then kissing Brittany quickly on the lips.
"I was just going to wake you up so you wouldn't be late for work." Brittany noticed Santana was still in her tank top and short she wore to bed which was unusual for her. Santana usually came down all dressed in her paramedic's uniform. Brittany whispered to Santana, "Are you ok?"
"Yeah, I decided to take a sick day today. My shoulder is really bothering me." Santana hated calling in sick but her shoulder was extremely painful. She hardly ever used a sick day for herself, she only used them when the boys were sick.
Brittany pulled Santana into a hug being careful not to put too much pressure on her shoulder. She knew Santana must be in some serious pain if she was taking a sick day. "I would stay home with you but I have a meeting this morning with a new client."
"It's ok Britt I'll be ok on my own. I'm just going to rest."
"I'd feel better if your father or mother took a look at your shoulder." Brittany leaned her forehead against Santana's forehead.
Santana looked into Brittany's eyes. "Ok, I'll have one of them look at it. I'll ask them when we call them about the trip. We should probably call before they all leave for work."
Santana picked up cell phone and dialed her mother's number.
"Good morning Santana, this is a surprise hearing from you so early. Are Brittany and the boys ok?"
"Everyone is fine Mami. Brittany and I want to have a conference call with you, Papi, and Britt's parents right now if everyone is available."
"Your father is right here with me eating breakfast."
"Ok, hold on my going to try and get Britt's parents on the phone." Santana put her parents on hold and dialed Brittany's mother.
"Santana good morning, how are you this fine spring day?"
"I'm fine Susan. Is David there with you?"
"Yes he is we just finished with breakfast. Is something wrong?"
"No nothing is wrong. I have my parents on hold. Britt and I want to talk to all four you at the same time so hang on while I do a conference call so we can all talk."
Santana tapped the screen to do a conference call. "Can everyone hear me?"
"Lopez's are here." Maribel said.
"Pierce's present and accounted for." Susan said.
"Abuela and Gramma is that you?" Jack asked.
"Yes sweetie it us." Maribel and Susan said in unison which caused an eye roll from Santana.
"We are having waffles for breakfast." Jack said with his mouth full.
"I wuv waffles." Jay shouted.
"Alright guys you finish your breakfast because we are going to have to leave soon, and Jack no more talking with your mouth full please." Brittany said as she handed Santana a mug of coffee.
"Santana I hate to hurry you along but I need to leave for hospital in about five minutes." Carlos, Santana's father, spoke.
"Are you two having another baby is that what you want to tell us?" Susan's voice was excited.
"I was thinking the same thing Susan." Maribel chimed in.
"No we aren't having another baby. Well at least not now." Santana looked at Brittany when she said the last part because they had talked about having one more child some time soon.
"Santana and I were wondering if the four of you would like to come with us in August when go to Niagara Falls and Canada for our week's long vacation. We thought it would be a good time for you to spend some time with the boys and each other."
"What week is in August?" Carlos asked.
The week of the 5th." Santana and Brittany both responded at the same time which made them laugh.
Santana and Brittany heard their parents talking in the background. "Britt, your father and I can make it."
"Santana, your father and should be able to get away from the hospital since we will be able to give them two months notice we want to take time off. I'm getting excited just thinking about it. I think it's going to be great fun!"
"Me too Maribel and we can spend just some girl time together shopping and relaxing with a glass of wine." Susan's remarks caused Santana to roll her eyes again.
"Sounds great we'll talk more about it soon. By the way do all you have passports because you will need it when go into Canada and then return to the US?" Santana asked as she drank her coffee.
"Carlos and I have ours from the trip we took two year ago to Italy."
"David and I have ours too from our trip to Holland last year."
"I've got to get to work and drop the boys off at preschool. I love you all. Tell your grandparents goodbye guys." Brittany quickly drank the rest of her coffee.
"Bye abuela, bye abuelo, bye gramma, bye grandpa. I love you." Jack shouted.
"Bye wuv you." Jay shouted.
"Mami before you hang up I need to talk to you just you." Santana looked at Brittany and winked.
"Bye everyone." Susan and David said at the same time.
"So what do you need to talk to me about sweetie." Maribel asked.
"I hurt my shoulder bad yesterday when something fell on it during a call. I was checked out in the ER and they said it was bad bruise and nothing was broken. I was up most of the night because of the pain and this morning my shoulder hurts and is really stiff. I'm taking a sick day today and Britt wanted me have you or Papi take a look at it."
Maribel was used to the bumps and bruises that came along with her daughter's job but she still worried about her all of the time. "Sure I'll be glad to look at it. Come by the office around 10."
"Thanks Mami I'll see at 10."
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Knock, knock. "Come in." Brittany said from her desk without looking up.
Brittany continued to work and didn't look up right away. "Hey, what's a girl got to do to get some attention around here?"
Brittany smiled and looked to see Santana standing in front of her desk. "I thought it was my assistant if I have known it was my mistress I would've gotten up, locked the door, and ravished you on my desk."
Santana's mind wandered while she imagined Brittany actually ravishing her on her desk. "I can go out and knock again."
Brittany got up from her desk chair and walked to where Santana was standing and kissed her. "I'm sorry I wish I could but I've got an unexpected meeting in about 15 minutes. Besides my wife could stop by any minute and I wouldn't want to be caught having sex with my mistress on my desk."
The two shared another kiss. "My mother looked at my shoulder and I have a grade 3 muscle contusion. She talked to the ER doctor who saw me yesterday and they both agreed I need to take the rest of the week off. So I'll be lounging around the house for the next three days. Would you care to lounge with me?"
"Honey, I wish I could but my schedule is full." Brittany leaned and kissed Santana when she pouted. "I might be able to get away Friday afternoon and we can play doctor and candy stripper."
Santana felt her body responding to role playing with Brittany. They never wore actual customs but they had done some role playing before. "I'll be sure to keep my schedule clear."
Brittany leaned in and kissed Santana again. "I've been thinking about our parents coming on vacation with us and I think it was great idea. The boys will really love it and I love your parents and you love my parents. There was one thing that was mentioned on the phone this morning that I wanted to talk to you about seriously. "Do you still want to have another baby?"
"Of course I do sweetie. Do you?" Santana was worried thinking maybe Brittany had changed her mind.
"Yes, I want us to have another baby. I think we should plan on it very soon. Um…I would like to carry our next baby." Brittany loved being pregnant with Jay.
"I love that you want to carry our next baby. As much as I loved being pregnant with Jack it was so difficult to do my job once I got to the 6th month and then they put me on ER and desk duty. I love seeing you pregnant with our child. How about we talk about it more tonight and decide when we want to start trying? You got pregnant after the very first procedure last time while it took three procedures before I got pregnant so let's hope it will only take one time again. I love you so much." Santana kissed Brittany and soon the kiss became a passionate, hungry kiss with lips being nipped and tongues exploring. Luckily, Brittany's phone buzzed and it was her assistant letting her know the client was there for the meeting or their kiss would've progressed to the point of no return and they both would've ended up frustrated.
"I love you too San and we will finish our talk about a baby later tonight."
The next chapter will be two months ahead and their vacation.