STEF

My family and I stayed in the hospital for a little while with Lena as everybody was just in awe of the baby. Everybody wanted to hold her. I can tell this innocent little creature was going to be the glue that held this family together.

"Alright guys, its time for everybody to head home. You have school in the morning, I said to my kids."

They all looked sad to leave Lena and Frankie, but I could tell on their faces that they knew they had to go so Lena can get some rest.

"Are you coming home mom," Jude asked me.

"Um no, I am going to have Brandon or Callie drive you guys home I am going to stay here, and I need you 5 to show Ashley around and make sure she is comfortable and has everything that she needs. I will be home with her tomorrow while you all are at school."

"When can you come home mama," Mariana asked Lena.

"Um, I am not sure yet, hopefully within the next couple of days but they have to make sure I am ok, and same thing with Frankie, but I only should be in here for the next two days if that," Lena informed Mariana

"But mama will be fine I will be here with her tonight so she can sleep and I'm going to watch the baby, so say your goodbyes, " I said to my kids while they grabbed there things and said there goodbyes to their mama and Frankie as well.

I went over to Ashley as she just stood by still being a little shy.

"Will you be fine going back to the house without me," I asked Ashley since her facial expression changed when I told my kids that I was staying at the hospital with Lena, and not coming home tonight.

"I should be okay. Im pretty tired so I should fall right asleep," Ashley said to me she stilled seemed a little nervous to me. Which I could understand she just met us a few hours ago, and I could sense she was a overwhelmed by everything.

"I will be right home before the kids go to school, Lena should be up by then, then that will give us some time to talk and go over your living situation with us. But until then talk to the kids they are a awesome group, and you can get to know them," I stated to her and she nodded her head.

ASHLEY

Stef assured me that I was going to be okay, she gave me her number and I gave her mines, just in case I needed anything. When she walked us out to the car, I just couldn't keep my eyes off of Stef. Her long blonde hair, that was down past her shoulders which she now pinned on top of her head. Her strong arms and muscular legs, her strong neck and jaw lines. Something about the security and how strong she looked on the outside made me feel safe with her, it was the same feeling I felt with my ex boyfriend, even though he was a jerk, he always made sure I was protected and safe. And her taking me in out of the blue just put the icing on the cake.

"Alright let me know when you make it home please, and look after Ashley and make sure she knows where she is sleeping. And show her where to put her things," Stef said to her kids.

Once we got to the house I put the only bag I had in the girls room. They were all being real nice to me. Even had me laughing in the car telling me some stories about them, and even telling me things about themselves.

We all sat around the kitchen table for a little bit eating a snack, before they went up to bed.

"So if I need something who should I ask, to get a yes,"I asked the kids.

"Well it depends on the mood they are in," Jesus asked me.

"Right like if Lena is in a good mood you can ask her anything she will say yes, but if she had a bad day at work its best to just leave her alone, like these past few months while she was pregnant was the hardest, her mood changed every 30 minutes," Brandon said and they all laughed and agreed with him.

"What about Stef,"I asked them. I wanted to know everything I could about her.

"Stef is a tough one, you need to watch out for her. She is a hard ass, Lena is the soft one but my mom can go there. Like if we are all in trouble just know she will be the one yelling. She has her good moods, but same with Lena if she has a bad day at work, just leave her alone for the rest of the day.

"But Stef seems like such a sweetheart though," I said to them. For some reason I didn't like how they was talking about her like she was just this grumpy lady.

"She is, like if you ever need a hug she is always there or just a small push, she is there for you, or in any kind of trouble she will have your back and look out for you, but if you ever try to pull one on her or get away with anything, you will get caught," Callie said.

"And if they are arguing, stay away from both of them. That is definitely not a good time to bother them," Jesus said to me.

Once we were done talking, I changed out of my clothes and into the only pair of pajamas that I had and went back downstairs to the couch. Callie brought me down some blankets and a pillow to put on the couch.

"Let us know you need anything," Callie said smiling softly at me.

"I should be fine but thank you."

I laid down with my face to the ceiling and I was just lost in my thoughts. From everything the group of teenagers was telling me, I just had to wrap my head around, they all seemed pretty cool to me, and I knew I would have no problem getting along with them even though they were a few years younger than me.

I got the impression that they have been through some shit growing up, but with the help of Stef and Lena they now had a good head on their shoulders. As I was starting to close my eyes. I received a text message and it was from Stef and I immediately got a smile on my face.

Stef: How are you holding up, everything okay?

Me: Yes, I am, your kids are great, they showed me around, and made sure i had everything that I needed. How is the baby?

Stef: Nice to hear, and Frankie is asleep and so is Lena, But make sure you get some rest. You are going to spend some time with me tomorrow, and like I said earlier to discuss your living situation and things Lena and I could do to help you get back on your feet.

Me: No problem at all, and I was falling asleep but you texted me :)

Stef: Oh no I am sorry I woke you, I just wanted to check up on you and make sure everything is ok.

Me: It is okay Stef, I am glad you did. And I really appreciate you doing this for me. I can't thank you enough.

Stef: It is not a problem, and your welcome. I am always here if you need anything. And same thing from Lena. But get some sleep.

Me: I am goodnight Stef

Stef: Goodnight sweets ;)

After that last text I couldn't keep the small smile off of my face. I laid my phone back down on the charger and got comfortable

But for the life of me I could not stop thinking about Stef, and Frankie. Stef was just the type of person I needed in my life. But I felt like something was standing in the way, and I wasn't going to get Stef the way I wanted to. And Frankie that precious little angel. If all I needed in my life at this moment it was Stef and Frankie and I was going to make sure I had them.

HMMM ASHLEY, ANY THOUGHTS ?

I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THIS CHAPTER, THAT IS WHY IT TOOK ME A WHILE TO UPLOAD. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK.