Valentine Surprises

Chapter 5

When Michael and the twins finally arrived home, they could smell someone making dinner. As they stepped into the house both Matt and Nicole inhaled and took in the smell of Lincoln's homemade pizza. Quickly Nicole and Matt made their way over their uncle.

"Uncle Linc, uncle Linc" they both screamed running over to him. Lincoln turned and gathered them up in his arms.

"Hey, so did you two have a good day at school?" Linc asked them. They nodded and snuggled into their uncle. "Tell me something are you excited to see me or the fact we're having pizza for dinner?"

"Pizza!" Matt chirped.

Lincoln's jaw dropped. "Pizza, your happy about the pizza. Well then-" Lincoln said trying to act all sad, but then started to tickle them both by nibbling on their necks. Matt and Nicole stared laughing and tried to push his head away, but they were still trapped up in his arms.

"NO you! we happy to see you" Nicole corrected with a giggle.

Lincoln finally stopped and all three of them tried to relax again. "So what did you two do at school today?" Linc asked them.

"Me and Danny built a rocket ship out of blocks," Matt told him.

"Maribelle and me played in the sandbox and built a castle. Then we had a dragon attack it."

"Why do you and Maribelle seem to have evil minds" Linc joked. "Anyway guess what?"

"What?" They both said together.

"The Sucre's are coming for dinner. So do you want to help me finish making dinner?" He asked them.

"Yeah" the two said excitedly together.

"But we have to give mommy her surprise first" Nicole told her uncle.

"Wait, I don't get a surprise" Linc tries to act hurt, but the twins know him too well and don't buy his act.

Lincoln finally lowered them back on their feet and they ran over to their dad, who had been watching them with Linc. Michael always enjoyed watching his son and daughter with Linc. He had always been there for his niece and nephew since the day they were born. He was more like a second father to them. It made Michael happy knowing that the twins would grow up with a good close circle of family and friends. Both Michael and Sara's childhood's were not ones they wanted for their children.

Sara grew up as an only child, her father was never around and her mother drank and died young so she pretty much grew up alone. Michael never had a father and his mother died young as well. All Michael had was Linc, yet Lincoln always found himself in trouble and this left Michael alone.

Both Michael and Sara were determined to make sure their children didn't have to feel alone. They wanted them to grow up knowing there will always be someone there for them. They both wanted a big family, something neither of them had and what better way to start a big family then to have twins.

Michael's thoughts were interrupted as Matt and Nicole came running over to him. Handing each other them a bouquet of flowers the three made their way into the family room where Sara was watching t.v.

Both Matt and Nicole tried hiding the flowers behind their backs, but since both Nicole and Matt were so tiny the flowers could be seen popping up from over their heads, yet it was the thought that counted.

Sara's eyes turned from the T.V. to Matt and Nicole and then Michael slowly behind them. Neither Matt or Nicole could wipe the smile off their faces. "And what are you two up to?" she said smiling at them.

"Happy Valentines mommy" they said together.

Sara held back a tear as they handed the pink and yellow roses to her. "They're beautiful" was all Sara was able to choke out as she pulled them into a hug and planted kisses on their foreheads. "Thank you so much" she smiled.

After a long warming embrace Matt and Nicole took off back to the kitchen to help Lincoln. Although they only seemed to make Linc's job longer and harder, but Linc didn't care. He thought it was so cute watching them trying to be helpful.

Michael made his way over to the couch to sit beside her and let out a deep sigh. Sara looks at him and giggles. "Hard day at work, I take it."

Michael puts his arm around her, bringing her closer. She rests her head on his shoulder and rubs one of her feet up and down his leg and listens to him. "I'm suppose to be buying some parts I need for the repair of the prison but the guy says there is going to be a delay on the parts arrival. Which means I may not meet the deadline.

"You'll figure it out" she assures him. "Just make sure that no prisoners get the blueprints and escape" she teases and kisses him.

After quite some time Michael finally pulled away from the kiss that he wanted to last forever and not to have to come up for air. "You'll never guess who I saw at the mall?" Michael said as he leaned his head on hers.

"Who?"

"Henry Pope"

Sara lifts her head from Michael's shoulder and looked straight at him. "Really, how did that go?"

"He was shocked at first to see me, but was more surprise and interested to know about you and the twins."

As they sat there in silence together, they heard the front door open and Hannah's voice. "Hi, guess who I found wondering down the street?' The next group of noises were the Sucre's. They smiled and then hand in hand walked towards the kitchen to greet them.

"Hey Papi, we have come to crash you dinner" Sucre jokes.

Matt and Nicole came running in from the playroom to see Alejandro and Maribelle. Matt called them over and the four took off running back to the playroom.

Michael made his way over to Sucre and as he does, Hannah decides to take the opportunity to talk to Sara alone. She pulled Sara over to a quiet corner in the kitchen. "So do you know yet?"

Sara shook her head. "After lunch the clinic was really busy."

Hannah smiles. "You better tell me as soon as you know."

"I will but I have to tell Michael first"

Hannah nodded understanding but quickly let out a squeal "I can't wait!"

"Can't wait for what?" Michael asks her as he walked back over to Sara and Hannah.

Hannah looked at him and tried to think how she could cover this. "I can't wait for Valentines day" Not giving him time to respond Hannah made her way over to Maricruz.

"Are you alright?" Michael asked Sara.

She gave him a big smile "Perfect" she put her arms around his waist and Michael gave her a peck on the top of her auburn hair. They all then heard Lincoln announce dinner and then all headed to the big dinning room table.