One week before Valentine's Day, Bobby turns to Haley, Tracy and John Goren. AKA ... The Trips.

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Saturday February 7, 2009 Bobby's Day Off

Any day that Bobby has off, he lets Alex sleep in and he takes care of his babies. February 7th was no exception. One week from Valentine's Day and desperate, he decides to consult the Triplets … problem was … the "Goren Baby Alert" intercom system wasn't turned off … Alex heard every word.

"Hey Hales, Trace … my little peanut John … what's the good word this morning?"

Alex, all snuggled in her bed, breathes in her husband's scent and smiles warmly.

"So, guys … I have a little dilemma. Valentine's Day is coming up. The real Valentine … St. Valentine … actually, involves martyrdom and Christians and a prayer for a blind girl but what it means for us … what you guys need to know, is, how much I love your Mommy."

Alex sits up in bed to listen to what Bobby is saying to their babies.

"I need to find the perfect gift to let your Mommy know how much she means to me. Do you guys think you can help me out with that? She saw this thing called a … Pashmina … but that doesn't really say what I want it to say."

I wouldn't mind a Pashmina.

"I won't even tell you what Uncle Mike wants me to give her."

I can just imagine!

"Captain Ross said I don't have to get her anything because we're married."

That's why he's divorced!

"That's why he's not married anymore! Dr. Rodgers said I should get her a gym membership … no way Jose!"

Smart move Goren … I know who my friends are!

"Uncle Lewis wants me to give her him … yeah … like that will ever happen!"

Lewis … what did he expect him to say … I'm still waiting for my carburetor!

"I ran into this old friend of mine Denise, she said, Diamonds ... I guess, they're a "girls best friend."

No Bobby, you're my best friend!

"Personally, I'd like to think, that I'm your Mommy's best friend."

You are and what were you doing talking to Denise!?

"The thing is, I don't think there is a gift out there that will tell her that … well … I don't know how to put it into words. Your Mommy is my light, she makes my heart beat … she's the air that I breathe … the day she said she loved me was the day I came to life. She gave me love that I've never known and made me love like I never knew I could. She gave me the moon with three little stars. How do I find a gift like that? She gave me herself and you guys … What do I give her?"

I think you just put it into words.

Alex really wanted to run in there and wrap her arms around him, forgetting now, all about Denise, but she didn't want to embarrass him or ruin his Valentine Day surprise … what ever that may be. She turns off the monitor and pretends to sleep.

He diapered and fed the Triplets … they cooed and smiled at their big Daddy … then they fell back to sleep. He decided to go back and catch a few more Z's himself … Alex had something else in mind ... she wanted him! Mike was right … seven days early but right.

Hmm … what did I do?

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Bobby got himself some nooky ... I won't tell him why if you don't! SHHHH! Thanks for reading. Please be kind and review, I love your thoughts and ideas, they're wonderful!