I realize I am terrible... It has been over a month. Life got too crazy recently, and my writing time has suffered. Thanks for hanging in there with me, guys! Much love!
Juliet tried to get up extra early to make breakfast before Carlton awoke, but she was unsuccessful. The moment she tried to move, the arm around her tightened. Carefully, she tried to maneuver herself out of his vice grip. He immediately awoke and saw her predicament, then turned bright red as he let her go. "Sorry."
She shook her head as she sat up. "No apology necessary. Honestly, I was only trying to get up because I wanted to surprise you with breakfast."
He smiled widely at her. "Has anyone ever mentioned how very sweet you are?"
She blushed and smiled back at him, "Well, I know no one has ever mentioned how sweet you truly are, Carlton Lassiter."
His smile grew as he sat up. "Do you want help with breakfast?"
Juliet nodded. They both got up and walked out to find Peter watching an episode of Pokemon. He looked up when he heard them walk in.
"Are you hungry?" Carlton asked him.
He nodded. "Can we have eggs? Ooh, and sausage?"
Juliet nodded. "We can make egg and sausage stir fry for breakfast."
Peter cheered.
Since Peter expressed an interest in how eggs cook, the adults allowed him to do the eggs while they worked on the rest of the stir fry and the sausage. Aside from a slight mishap with the spatula and a bit of undercooked egg that flew into Carlton's hair, Peter did a fantastic job with the eggs. Carlton added a few spices to the eggs, and they combined all the elements together.
After breakfast, which everyone enjoyed thoroughly, the group prepared to go to church at Our Lady of Guadalupe. The service began at nine and ran until eleven, and Peter did a fantastic job of sitting through the whole thing. Luckily, they had plenty of time to change into casual clothes before meeting the Vicks.
Lunch with Karen and Iris at Backyard Bowls was an interesting affair. The two detectives got to see a side of their boss not often shown because of the nature of their work and her professional image. The group shared quite a few laughs over berry smoothies and Dragon Fruit bowls, and this included Iris who was quite taken with Peter.
Peter played wonderfully with Iris by the Moreton Bay Fig Tree after lunch, while the adults talked animatedly about the adventures the past five days had seen them on. Karen especially enjoyed hearing about Peter and the boys at the playground, and commented on how much it seemed Peter adored his uncle. The Vicks left a little bit after two PM, and the rest of the group packed up soon after.
Peter's parents arrived around four, and they came with plenty of their own stories. Though Juliet offered them a spot for dinner, Ciara declined amongst a good amount of lighthearted teasing.
The family departed just before 5:30, and Carlton and Juliet decided to make filets and mashed potatoes with sweet corn. She made the corn and potatoes, while he worked on the steak.
When they went to bed that night, it was with full bellies and smiles about this relaxing day.
I know that this was ridiculously short. My hope is that I may be able to add more at some point. I'm just super busy lately, and I know that's no excuse, but I wanted to give y'all something. Anyway, much love from iknow, and know I plan to write more when I can.