*~Ball~*
After all the kids had gone for the day, Tea and Blair had a chance to talk. "I'm really sorry about how the kids reacted to our news," Blair spoke when she saw Tea's downcast expression.
"It's not your fault, Blair. I don't blame you. I just wish the kids could have been a bit more optimistic."
"It came as a shock to them. They need time to deal with the fact that their moms are having babies," Blair said as she took Tea in her arms to reassure her. "They probably thought we were both too old to be thinking about birth and having babies. After all, I am a grandmother."
"We are both old enough to be a grandmother now," Tea said with a little laugh.
"Tea, if you were a grandma, you'd be the sexiest one I knew," Blair responded.
"Why thank you, Blair. I think the same thing about you."
Blair laughed and patted hers and Tea's tummies. "Maybe the kids aren't having a ball with the news yet, but they'll warm up to the idea eventually," Blair said. "We'll just have to give them some time to let the news sink in."
"I hope you're right," said Tea as Blair tenderly kissed her and held her in her arms. "There's already enough torment in this house as it is."
*~o~*
That evening after school, Sam approached Blair and Tea. "There's something I'd like to give to the new babies," he said. He reached out his hand and presented them with one of his favorite toys.
"It's the ball my dad gave me when I was little," Sam said proudly. "I want to give it to my new little brothers or sisters."
"Ohhh Sam," said Blair as she started to cry.
Tea hugged Sam close as she smiled at him and looked at the ball he had received from Victor. "That's so sweet of you, Sam. I know the babies will love it."
"Are they going to be boys or girls?" Sam asked of the babies.
"Maybe it will be one of each. One brother and one sister," Tea responded.
"I would like that," Sam said with a handsome smile.