Two weeks later Bentley is at sports camp doing soccer and softball. Gracie is staying with Rory and being very helpful. It is late morning and Rory just put the baby down for a nap.
"Gracie I'm going to go take a shower while the baby is sleeping."
"Okay mommy." Gracie says looking over to where her sister is sleeping on the pallet on the floor of the master bedroom.
"Please don't pick her up and if she starts crying come get me."
"Okay mommy."
"Thank you sweetie."
Gracie watches tv while Rory showers. Ten minutes later Rylan starts crying. Gracie slides from the bed and walks over to her sister.
"What's wrong Rylan?" She asks. Picking up a pacifier she offers it to the baby. Rylan takes it and calms down. "Your diaper is wet." She says checking like she's seen Rory and Logan do. "I'll change it for mommy." Gracie says wanting to help.
Getting up she gets a diaper and wipes. Unsnapping the onesie she takes off Rylan's wet diaper. Gently she moves the baby so the clean diaper is under her like Rory showed her. She wipes Rylan clean and fastens the diaper. When she looks up she sees Rory watching from the bathroom door holding up her phone. Her eyes get wide afraid she's in trouble.
"I'm sorry mommy." Gracie says quickly her eyes starting to water. "I wanted to help you."
"It's okay honey. Thank you for helping, you did a good job and thank you for not picking her up." Rory says walking over and giving Gracie a kiss. "Do you want to go out for lunch today?"
"Yes." Gracie nods her head happily.
"Wash your hands and put your shoes on." Rory instructs and Gracie runs out of the room. "Seeing as your sister already changed your diaper you just need to get dressed." Rory says picking Rylan up. Rory dresses the baby in a long sleeve footsie onesie. She puts a matching skull cap on her head and places her in the carseat.
"I'm ready mommy."
"Come so I can brush your hair honey." Gracie walks over to Rory. Rory places Gracie's hair in two pigtails with ribbons. Done Rory gets the diaper bag and snaps the carseat in the stroller. At the car Gracie buckles herself in her booster while Rory puts Rylan in and puts the stroller in the back.
"Camp starts at the stable soon. Do you want to go?" Rory asks wiping some sauce off of the young girl's mouth.
"No." Gracie shakes her head.
"Not even for the morning?" Rory asks and Gracie shakes her head. "I don't want you to be bored staying at home."
"I like getting to stay with you mommy." Gracie says before putting more pasta in her mouth.
"Okay." Rory smiles glancing over at the sleeping baby.
"Do we have to go get Bennie?"
"No grandpa is picking him up."
"Can we go visit daddy?"
"Yes he'll be done with his meeting by the time we get there." Rory says after checking her watch.
"I know baby." Rory says taking the fussy baby from her chair. "Mommy is going to feed you as soon as we get to daddy's office." Rory says taking Gracie's hand and walking to the building.
In the elevator Gracie pushes the button to be taken to Logan's floor while Rory tries to calm the baby. As soon as the doors open Gracie runs out towards Logan's office. Rory is stopped by numerous staff members wanting to get a glimpse of the new Huntzberger baby.
"I need to feed her but I'll bring her back after she's fed." Rory says wanting to calm her baby.
In Logan's office Rory sees Gracie on his lap.
"Is she okay?"
"She's hungry." Rory says taking a seat. She settles herself and lifts her shirt. Rylan quickly starts to eat. "She's very demanding when it comes to her food." Rory laughs wiping the tears from Rylan's face.
"I've noticed." He says getting up and walking over to her. "Hi." He says giving her a kiss.
"Hi." Rory smiles. "How was your meeting?"
"Good." He tells her. "Hi baby girl." He says kissing Rylan's cheek.
"Gracie tell daddy what you did while I was in the shower."
"I changed Rylan's diaper all by myself." She says proudly.
"Wow." He says. "Good job princess."
"I was able to record it without her noticing." She tells him handing him her phone.
"You did a good job sweetie." Logan says kissing Gracie after watching the video. After catching Gracie trying to climb on the bassinet to look at the baby they place her on a palette on the floor for the safety of the baby and Gracie. "Did you get mobbed by the staff?"
"Yes. I told them I would let them see her after she eats." Rory says. "And she's going to need a diaper change when she's done eating."
"Where's her bag?"
"In the car, she was so upset I just wanted to get her fed."
"Give me your keys Gracie and I will get it."
"They're in my purse." Rory tells him. "Can you send Ari in?"
"Yes."
"Knock, knock." Arabella, Rory assistant says coming in the office.
"Hey." Rory smiles.
"How are you feeling?" She asks taking a seat. "She's beautiful."
"I'm doing good. She's pretty good about eating and going back to sleep at night."
"How are the kids adjusting?"
"Great. Bentley loves her he'll give her a kiss and hold her. Gracie is like a little mommy. Today she changed her diaper all by herself. She would hold her on her own if we let her." Rory tells her. "We been putting her on a palette on the floor after finding Gracie trying to climb on the bassinet wanting to look at her."
"How cute." Arabella smiles. "The bassinet didn't fall?"
"No we stopped her before anything could happen." Rory says fixing her shirt.
"Hi pretty girl." Ari says while Rory burps Rylan. "How old is she now?"
"Two weeks. I really don't want her around too many people which is why I'm glad she was ready to eat when we got here."
"We're back." Gracie announces.
"Perfect timing." Rory smiles. "She's ready for a new diaper."
"Can I do it?" Gracie asks eagerly.
"Sure." Rory says and looks to Logan.
He gets a blanket and lays it on the floor and then places the changing pad on top. Rory lays Rylan down and lets Gracie do her thing. Gracie takes out a diaper and wipes first and then unsnaps Rylan's clothes. The three watch on as Gracie changes her sister's diaper. When she's done she has a little trouble resnapping the baby's clothes so Logan does it for her.
"Good job princess." Logan praises. "Go wash your hands sweetie."
"May I." Arabella asks.
"Of course." Logan says handing the baby over.
"She's so precious." Arabella says looking at the baby. "Do you like having a little sister?" She asks Gracie when she comes back.
"Uh huh." Gracie nods. "I like holding her."
"So do I." Ari smiles. "I wish I could stay here all day but I've got to get back to work." She says handing Rylan to Rory. "Bye."
"Bye." Gracie waves.
"Bye Ari."
"Are you headed home after this?"
"We're meeting Jill at the park first. She's finally back from vacation."
"Where'd she go?"
"South Africa for three weeks."
"Nice." Logan nods. "Did she go swimming with the sharks?"
"She said she was." Rory answers handing the baby to him. "You can do the honors of showing her to everyone. Just make sure they don't touch her hands or face."
"I will." Logan says giving Rylan a kiss. "Your public awaits princess." He says.
"Mommy can I get a snack before we go see Auntie Jilly?"
"We can go now while daddy has Ry." She says taking Gracie's hand. "I'm going to take her to get a snack while you have Ry. Do you want me to bring you anything?"
"What are you getting Graciekins?"
"A smoothie."
"Sounds good I'll have one too."
"Alright we'll be back."
Rory and Gracie walk around the corner. They go to get Rory coffee and a cookie for Gracie. They get the smoothies next and head back to the office.
Back at the office they find Logan sitting cradling Rylan while she sleeps.
"Here's your smoothie daddy." Gracie says handing it to him.
"Thank you honey."
"Did she sleep through everything?"
"No she woke up from the lady's touching her feet. She didn't like it and started crying."
"Nobody likes being woken from a good sleep." Rory says taking the baby into her arms. "We have to get going."
"I'll walk you down." He says standing and picking Gracie up, slinging the diaper bag over his shoulder he follows Rory to the elevator. "What kind of smoothie did you get?" Logan asks Gracie pushing the button to take them to the parking garage.
"Strawberry banana." She says offering him some.
"Yummy." Logan says after having some. "Finn said he's going to bring us dinner tonight."
"Uncle Finny." Gracie smiles while Logan places her in her booster.
"What's he bringing?" Rory asks from where she is buckling Rylan in.
"He didn't say." Logan tells her. "I'll see you at home baby."
"Bye daddy." Gracie says giving him a kiss on the lips. "I love you."
"I love you too baby." He says. Closing the door he meets Rory at the back. "I'll see you when I get home babe." He says pulling her to him.
"Okay." Rory says giving him a kiss. "I love you."
"I love you too Ace." He says leaning down to kiss her.
"I guess I'm taking too long." Rory laughs when they hear Gracie knock on the window. Logan walks Rory to the drivers seat and opens the door for her.
"Bye." He says giving her a kiss.
"Bye." Rory says closing her door and driving off.
Once at the park Gracie runs off to play while Rory finds Jill.
"Hey." Rory says finding her friend and giving her a hug.
"Hi there. I saw the blur known as Gracie go by." Jill says laughing.
"Did she say hi?"
"No." She answers looking in the stroller.
"Sorry about that."
"Don't worry about it." Jill says waving her hand. "She looks just like Gracie."
"I know she just has lighter hair." Rory says taking the baby out and handing her to Jill. "How was your trip?"
"Amazing." Jill says cradling Rylan.
"Did you go swimming with the sharks?"
"We did, I loved it. We were in the shark cage and they would tell us when a shark was near and we would go down."
"That's something Logan and the guys would do."
"Hey you." Jill calls to Gracie when she runs by. "Where's my kiss?" She asks when Gracie stops and turns to her. With a smile she runs over to Jill.
"Hi Auntie Jilly." Gracie says giving her a kiss. "You like my baby?"
"She's beautiful. She looks like you when you were a baby." Jill says pulling Gracie to her lap.
"Mommy told me." Gracie says taking a sip of her smoothie. "I'm going to play now." She says giving Jill another kiss and running off.
"She's so good with her." Rory says looking lovingly at Gracie as she runs off to play. "She even changes diapers by herself."
"I remember six years ago we met up at this same park and I met Gracie for the first time."
"I know that seems like a lifetime ago." Rory says looking at Rylan when she opens her eyes.
"Gracie isn't going to camp?"
"No she wants to stay home and help me with Rylan. She didn't even want to go to to camp at the stable and she loves getting to ride her pony."
"How's Bentley doing with her?"
"He loves her. But you know how he is, he can't sit still for long so he'll hold her for a minute or two and then be done."
"Where's he at?"
"Sports camp, softball and soccer."
"So he's nice and tired when he gets home."
"I've been putting him down for a nap because he's an exhausted mess when he gets home. Though he says he's a big boy but a cranky Bentley is a nightmare." Rory says of her three year old. "What else did you do on your trip?"
"We went on a safari. That was awesome. The animals can walk up to your car."
"Even the lions?"
"Yes."
"That's one of my dream vacations."
"You've got to go. You'll love it. And you have to do the shark thing."
"I'll leave that to Logan."
"You have to do it. You won't regret it."
"Maybe I'll talk to Logan about doing it for one of our anniversaries when Ry is two or three."
"What's wrong baby girl." Jill asks when Rylan starts to squirm.
"She might be hungry she fell asleep while she was eating when we went to visit Logan."
"Here you go mommy." Jill says handing the baby over. "When do you need to get Bentley?"
"Mitchum's picking him up today." Rory says while Rylan nurses.
"Aww I was hoping to see the little guy today. I bought them presents."
"You can come by for dinner if you want. He was asking about you the other night. He misses you."
"Aww." Jill smiles. "I'll come by and bring dessert."
"Where did you go Auntie Jilly?" Gracie asks climbing to her lap when she was done playing.
"I was on vacation." Jill tells her.
"I missed you, you were gone so long."
"I missed you too." Jill says giving Gracie a squeeze. "I'm coming for dinner tonight."
"Really?" Gracie asks excitedly.
"Yup." Jill smiles.
"Goody." Gracie says. "Hi Rylan." Gracie say giving the baby a kiss on the cheek. "She eats a lot mommy."
"You did too when you were little like this. You would eat, sleep, and grow."
"And daddy said I liked to sleep with my face in your boobies." Gracie says laughing.
"Yes you did and you still do."
"Cause they're soft and smushy." Gracie says with a nod.
"I love her so much." Jill says hugging Gracie to her. "Can I keep her?"
"You're welcome to borrow her anytime but you have to return her she's mine." Rory tells her. "I need to get the little lady home. Do you want to come hang out?"
"I would love too, I'll follow you there."
"Can I ride with Auntie Jilly mommy?"
"If it's okay with her."
"Of course it is." Jill says standing with Gracie.
"I just need to give you her booster."
"Okay." Jill says following Rory to her car.
"Hi mommy." Bentley says when Mitchum drops him off later that day.
"Hi sweetie. Did you have a good day?" She ask picking him up.
"Uh huh." He says yawning. "Grandpa tand me swimming."
"Fun." Rory says rubbing his back when he lays his head falls to her shoulder. "Did he take a nap?"
"No." Mitchum says. "Shira just gave him a bath so he's ready for bed and he had macaroni and cheese an hour ago.
"Great thanks. Come say hi to Gracie and Ry." Rory says and Mitchum follows her into the living room.
"Auntie Jilly." Bentley says when he sees her.
"Hey handsome." She says taking him into her arms. "I missed you."
"I missed you too." He says giving her a kiss.
Mitchum says hi to Gracie and give Rylan and kiss. After, he leaves to have dinner with Shira.
"Are you hungry honey?" Rory asks her son when she sees him struggling to stay awake on Jill's lap
"No, I want milk." He says yawning.
"Okay baby."
When Rory comes back with his milk Bentley goes to her and has his milk. When he's done he snuggles into Rory and goes to sleep.
"I see he likes to sleep with his face in your boobies too." Jill says laughing.
"They all do. Even Ry." Rory laughs.
"Is he out for the night?" She asks seeing as it's only a little after five.
"Yes he didn't take a nap and Mitchum took him swimming." Rory says stroking the boy's hair. "He's exhausted."
"Ace I'm home."
"Daddy." Gracie says running to him.
"Hi princess." Logan picks her up and goes to the living room. "Hi Jill welcome back."
"Thanks."
"Hi Ace." He leans down to give her a kiss. "He's sleeping?" He asks disappointed.
"He couldn't keep his eyes open. You're late today." Rory says. He usually leaves work at four.
"Sorry I got caught up with some paperwork and lost track of time." He explains. "How was your trip Jill?"
"By far my best vacation." She tells him. "You've got to take Rory."
"I've wanted to go. Maybe when Ry turns two." He says. "Rory said you were going to swim with sharks."
"I did it was amazing."
"I want to hear more about it after I change out of this suit." Logan tells Jill. In the master bedroom Logan sits Gracie on the bed and goes into the closet to change. "What did you do after you and mommy left the office?"
"We went to the park. I played and mommy talked to Auntie Jilly." Gracie says laying own on the bed. "And then we came here."
"You look sleepy baby." Logan says coming out. "Come have a bath so you're ready for bed when it's time."
"I'm not tired daddy." Gracie whines.
"Of course you're not but you still need a bath it'll be quick." He says picking her up as she lets out a yawn. In the master bathroom he runs a bath and when it's ready he places Gracie in and washes her. When he's done he takes her out and drys her off. Laying her in the bed he puts lotion, which causes Gracie to become very relaxed and start to doze. Putting her underwear and pink polka dot pajamas he carries the sleepy girl to the front.
"They're dropping like flies." Rory comments seeing Logan coming out with their daughter who is almost asleep. "You need to eat honey. Uncle Finn is here with dinner."
"Hi beautiful." Finn says taking Gracie from Logan. Gracie gives him a kiss and rests her head in his shoulder. "What did you do to your kids mate, give them a sedative?" He asks knowing they're usually up until at least eight-thirty.
"Well." Logan starts with a laugh. "Bentley's running around at sports camp all day without a nap and my dad took him swimming after. And Gracie woke up at five when Ry did and she ran around at the park this afternoon." He explains.
"But I wanted to play with them." Finn half whines. "Can I give Gracie a shot of Cuban coffee to wake her up."
"Absolutely not." Logan tells him.
"Not unless you plan on taking her home with you until she comes down from the caffeine high."
"Deal." Finn says. "I'll just go get some coffee."
"Don't you dare Finn. Tell him you were joking." Logan says looking at Rory. "She was joking Finn."
"Finn as much as I love coffee I wouldn't give my six year old a shot of Cuban coffee. Maybe a sip but not a full shot." She tells him. "You'll just have to hang with the adults tonight."
"But you're no fun." He pouts and the three laugh at his childishness.
"I'll get him to bed while you get Gracie fed." Logan says taking the little boy into his arms. Bentley makes a whine of protest at being taken from his mothers arms. When he hears Logan talking to him he calms down and continues to sleep.
Finn hands Gracie to Rory and goes to get Rylan who has just woken up.
"You're my type of girl love. Sleep during the day and ready to party at night." Finn says to the baby. "She's gorgeous love. Logan's going to give hisself a heart attack trying to keep the boys away from her and Gracie."
"I plan on locking them up in a tower when that time comes." Logan reveals coming into the room.
"Have fun with that." Jill says laughing as they go to the dining room.
"I don't want anymore mommy." Gracie says after having a few bites. "I'm tired." Gracie says rubbing her eyes.
"Okay. Say goodnight to everyone and I'll tuck you in."
"Can I sit with you?"
"Yes."
When Gracie falls asleep Logan takes her to bed. Jill tells them about the other activities she did on her vacation. By ten-thirty Finn and Jill leave. Rory feeds Rylan and she and Logan go to bed.