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Chapter 18 – Saying good bye to Family.
The next morning, Machelle woke up really early. The sun, wasn't even out.
Machelle started to lift Roman's arm up from her hip, when he pulled her in more.
"Where are you going so, early?" Roman asked, and kissed her lips when she rolled over.
"I have to pee. So, unless you want to clean the mess -." Machelle didn't even finish her sentence, when she heard Roman laugh and he moved his arm.
Machelle went to the bathroom, then came back.
Roman sat up in bed, and Machelle leaned up against him.
"What's wrong?" Roman asked. "You were tossing and turning, almost all night."
"I'm sorry, I know I tried not to disturb you. I just couldn't get comfortable. I don't want to see, my family go today. Maybe, I can convince them to stay longer." Machelle said, then shook her head and smiled. "Just kidding they would drive me nuts but, I do miss seeing them all the time. I love seeing your family, almost everyday I miss that."
Roman knew both girls wanted Sharron's family, in their lives. He would miss his family, if they weren't close by.
"Well, maybe we can make arrangements to go see them, or they can come here more." Roman said. "You and the boys, can go see them when ever you want."
"Are you on drunk?" Machelle Laughed. "I would have to take two kids and two newborns, and ALL Their things by myself. I need an army, just to go to the store to get milk. The boys go one way and I go another, because they see things they want."
Machelle, let out a breath.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean it that way. That, came out the wrong way." Machelle said and sat up. "I love the boys to death but, I'm getting bored staying home. Since, the boys are going to go to school. The biggest decision I am going to make is, do I change the colour of the walls to red or blue. Or the kitchen, should I renovate it or can I live with the way it is."
Roman smiled, and Machelle laid back down on her pillow.
"I like the grey walls but, I know what you meant babe. What's wrong with the kitchen?" Roman said and rolled over to his side. "I know your getting bored, I can see that. I know when there is something bugging you, just like you know when something is bugging me. It's been there, since we talked about preschool."
Machelle turned her head, and had tears in her eyes. She felt bad for feeling, like she did. She was the Mom, and should want to stay home with her kids.
Her Mom couldn't afford to stay home with her and Sherri, and here she was wanting to have something to do.
"What I'm trying to say is, If you want to work with Sherri helping her with her properties. Or work at McKeana Inc. I will support you, 100 percent in anything you want to do." Roman leaned in and kissed her. "We always said we would talk things over, if there was anything wrong. Carla, and I never had that, I love that we talk things over."
Roman, saw a slight smile on Machelle's face.
"Vince, did say I could take some time off. So, maybe it is time." Roman said. He put his finger, on Machelle's lips when she opened her mouth. "I'm not saying I will quit, I know what you think about that. I am saying, that we can compromise. I could be like Dwayne, and show up for Pay Per Views. Maybe do a movie or I could also work at the training centre again, just for a bit. Or I could, watch my wife go crazy."
Machelle, did a slight smile again and rolled her eyes.
"Okay, I get what your saying. I won't go crazy. I just want something to do, while my babies are having fun without me. I will be fine, I just need a project to distract me until the new babies arrive." Machelle said, Roman just smiled. "Okay I know what your going to say, they aren't babies anymore. But, they are still in my eyes."
Machelle let a breath out.
"I know that look." Machelle said. "No, I'm not going to go on tour with four kids. Dean and Seth, squashed that idea the last time with all the trouble they got into. Vince thought it was funny but, I was horrified. I want them to be men, not trouble makers. As for the kitchen, I need more cupboard space. I have a need to shop for somethings, I won't even use and need space for them."
Roman smiled, then rolled his eyes. He knew she was kidding.
"I agree it was a little much but, Vince was okay with it and that is what counts. I got a better idea." Roman said, and sat up. "I was going to suggest, you open another Youth Centre. You said it yourself, there are more teens wanting to join. Make that your project, while the boys are in school. You did it once, I know you can do it again. After the new twins are born, you can work there and we can hire a nanny. Or, Mom could look after them for a couple hours. We can work out something. Before you say anything, I have talked with Mom and she said she would babysit. Just a couple hours a day or a week. What ever you want, she wants to help. Same with my Sisters."
Roman kissed her forehead and got out of bed. He went into the bathroom, and turned on the shower.
He knew Machelle, was thinking about it.
If he knew his wife, as good as he thought. She would think it was a great idea, and do it.
Machelle thought about it a bit, it wasn't that bad of an idea. She did have fun meeting the teens, and it was really good for the community. It also, kept the teens out of trouble.
The only thing that was wrong, was she didn't want Patty to be tired looking after newborns. Then she thought, they would be sleeping in the beginning.
She hoped this feeling of her being bored, and wanting to work wouldn't last forever.
After thinking about it for ten minutes, Machelle came into the bathroom.
"You sir, are a bugger." Machelle said as she opened the shower door and came in. Roman pointed to his chest. "Yes, you. You knew I would love, that idea and would do it."
"That I am guilty of, I admit it. I knew you had fun, doing the first one. We all noticed it, your eyes lit up." Roman said. "Come on we can chat about it later. Now we need to get ready to go for breakfast, before your Aunts and Uncles spoil our boys."
Machelle smiled, she knew what Margie was like. Margie, loved the boys so much. If they asked for something, she wouldn't say no.
Same with Charlie and her Uncle John, they both had smaller grand kids. Charlie's granddaughters were 7 and 4. John's were 8 and 12.
Everett and Michelle had older grand kids, in their 20's so it wasn't the same.
After they had their shower and were ready, Roman texted Seth.
Seth, volunteered to help drive the family to the airport.
He was looking after Dean and Sherri's house, and the cats.
Seth followed Roman and Machelle, in Sherri's car.
They drove to the hotel and met the family in the lobby.
There was a restaurant right in the hotel, and the Aunts and Uncles were just waiting for them to come.
The Uncles, Roman, and Seth got their luggage in the cars.
As Machelle and the Aunts waited for them.
"Mommy, look what Uncle Johnny bought us?" JJ said.
They had new T-shirts on, and each had a new toy.
All the Aunts looked on, and smiled.
"Nice shirts." Machelle smiled. "Did you say, thank you to Uncle Johnny?"
"Yes we did." Jake said. Then leaned in close to Machelle, and whispered. "Did you know, Uncle Johnny can do Donald duck voices?"
"I did know, that" Machelle smiled. "He used to do that for Auntie Sherri, and I."
Just as the guys finished, the hostess sat them at a table in the back.
Then they went and had breakfast, and just chatted.
After breakfast and a fight with Uncle Everett to pay the cheque, that Uncle Everett won. They got in the cars to the short drive, to the airport.
The Aunts and Uncles all checked in. Then wondered around the airport, just looking in the stores.
When it was time to go to the gates, they found each one of the two gates they needed.
Lisa, Charlie, Everett, Michelle and Connie were the first ones to leave.
While Machelle was busy saying goodbye to them, Margie pulled Roman aside.
She tried to give him an envelope, of money.
"I'm not taking this so, put it in an account. Use it for you guys, to come at Christmas or anytime you want to come. We will put money in too." Roman said. "We want you all, to come back. It means a lot to both girls and my family."
"All the Aunts and Uncles, put this together. So I will tell them later, when I get home." Margie said hugging Roman. "Okay, I will."
When they got to her gate. Margie hugged Machelle, and said she and the others had a great time. They all promised they would do their best, to come at Christmas.
All of them were going to come when the twins were born, for sure.
Machelle was teary eyed, when Margie went through the security gate.
Machelle sat down on a bench, and watched her walk down the hallway.
"Mommy it's okay." JJ said, and sat beside her. "They will be back."
"Don't cry, Mommy." Jake said and grabbed her hand.
There was a lady Border Security Guard, standing at the doors to the gate. She was watching them and thought, it was so cute.
"Come on Machelle, they will be back before you know it." Seth smiled. "Only two more months, it will go fast, I promise."
"I know, I hate this." Machelle smiled and stood up. "It's part hormones, part not wanting them to go. I miss them already. We were always really close, so it wasn't hard to miss them. Now they all live so far away, and it sucks."
Roman put his arm around her, and kissed her forehead. Machelle put her head on his chest.
The security guard, came over and handed Machelle a Kleenex.
"It's a girl thing, I do it when my family leaves." She smiled. "My boys are grown up, and have kids of their own. I do it every time they leave, and they only live a few hours away."
Machelle smiled, and looked on her name tag.
"Thank you Georgia, I will be okay." Machelle smiled. "Okay boys, let's get out of here. Before, I board their plane and get arrested for busting through the gate."
Roman and Seth both smiled.
"I wouldn't arrest you. I know, it's your family you would be going after. I understand but, Butch over there won't." Georgia said pointing to the 5 foot 4, 350 pound guard that was standing behind her. "He would arrest you, he's mean and nasty."
Butch shook his head and smiled.
Seth almost busted a gut.
"I would, never do that anyway." Machelle said. "Thank you both, for not taking me seriously."
Georgia and Butch smiled.
Roman put his arm around her again, and JJ held her hand.
Jake held Seth's, then they all went to get the cars.
"Don't worry Machelle, Roman and I could of taken them all." Seth said, on the way to get the cars. "I saw the other Guards, they were all really short. One spear from Roman, and they wouldn't get up for a week. I can get the survivors, if there was any."
Machelle smiled and put her arm, in the crook of Seth's elbow.
"Thanks Seth." Machelle smiled.
When they got home Machelle went upstairs for a rest, JJ and Jake went with her.
She wanted, to let Roman and Seth talk and catch up.
Seth and Roman sat outside around the table, just talking.
"Machelle, going to be okay?" Seth asked. "I know I haven't been around lately but, I do care."
"I know you do Seth, she will be fine." Roman smiled. "I remember the last time, she was pregnant. The last few months, she was an emotional mess. Anything would make her cry. A dog food commercial, even if someone looked at her the wrong way. So, this is normal. We talked this morning. She was telling me she's bored. She wants to do something but, doesn't know what."
"You know I have to agree with Dean, I think you and Machelle are great together." Seth said. "I remember you and Carla, and all the fights we heard about. Do you and Machelle even fight?"
Roman shook his head.
"No not really, we talk about everything." Roman smiled. "Even if we did, it's not the same as with Carla. She wanted me home because she wanted me to do things. Machelle is very independant, and does her own thing."
"I hope, I find someone like her." Seth said, then smiled.
"What about Tia?" Roman asked. "What's going on with you guys.?"
"Well I am taking it slow, for a couple reasons." Seth said. "I don't need all you guys, kicking my ass for one. Second, I really do want to settle down. I mean, I see both my best friend's happy and have families. I really do want that. I like Tia she's a great person but, she has Two Teenage Boys. I don't know, if I can handle that. To tell you the truth I am scared dating anyone with kids, Especially teenagers."
Machelle had come down the stairs to get snacks for her and the boys. When she heard part of the conversation, between Roman and Seth.
"Seth, don't you be a chicken shit. I will kick your ass, if you don't at least try." Machelle said, from the patio door. "If you can handle two 2 year old boys and Taylor, then you can handle anything."
Machelle, waddled over to where they were sitting.
Seth at first was kind of scared but, relaxed after a bit. He realized Machelle, actually did care for him and was looking after him.
"Christian and Evan, both need someone in their life that can Inspire them to do something. They are both like Taylor was. Sitting at home, playing on their phones or playing Video games. Now look at her, in basketball and track and field. Rick is a great dad but, Tia is very lazy and that pissed him off. I'm surprised, it lasted this long. She has changed, since her and Rick split, for the better. If you can win the boys over, then it will be easy for you to win Tia's heart. I also know Christian is very into Wrestling. Evan has gotten into it a bit, and Yes that is a hint."
With that Machelle turned around, and grabbed some juice boxes and some snacks off the counter. Then went back upstairs.
"She's right, Taylor did change when Dean came into her and Sherri's life. She started joining things at school. I even saw the difference in her." Roman smiled. "You can do it, you won Machelle and Sherri over. Both of them don't call you Skunk Boy anymore. That's a good thing, right?."
Seth smiled and Roman laughed.
"I'll talk to Machelle and Sherri, later then." Seth said.
"Do you have plans for later today, and tomorrow?" Roman said. "I need to clean the guest house and put furniture together, I could use your help."
"Nope, I can help you." Seth said. "The only thing, I have to do this week is wait for Derek. He's bringing Ares back, later today. I have no plans for tomorrow so, I can help clean or move furniture."
For the next few hours Roman and Seth set up cribs, put together dressers and screwed book shelves together.
JJ and Jake helped, kind of.
The next day they went to Dean and Sherri's, and put their nursery things together.
They had started the guest house but, didn't finish it all.
That night Machelle didn't feel like cooking so, Roman and Seth took JJ to go and get Pizza for dinner.
Machelle took the time to go to the guest house, and go look for the crib sets.
Her and Jake walked in the front door, and walked through the living room. To what used, to be Roman's old office.
"What are we looking for, Mommy?" Jake asked.
"We need to find your old blankets, for the new babies to sleep with." Machelle said and opened the closet door. "They are in a plastic bag, that zips up."
"You mean like the one, here?" Jake asked, pointing to the top of a cabinet. "We need to wait for Daddy, it's to high."
"Yup, that is it. That was really easy, good job Jake." Machelle said. "Nope, we can get it. I saw your old step stool, in the living room."
"I'll go get it." Jake said and ran to get it.
He dragged it back to, Machelle.
"Thanks, Sweetheart." Machelle said, and ruffled his hair and Jake smiled.
Machelle put it close to the cabinet, and stood on top of it.
As soon as she reached up, the stool started to teeter.
She was going to get down but, before Machelle had time to think. The stool fell apart, and she fell to the ground with it.
On the way down she banged her arm on the File cabinet, scraped her shoulder on a nail that was sticking out of the wall behind her. Then to top it off, the bag fell on her head.
Jake screamed, and ran to Machelle.
Machelle, sat there for a bit trying to get her bearings.
Then tried to get up but, her foot was really sore.
"I'm okay, Jake." Machelle said, trying not to show she was really hurt. "Just, give me a second."
Jake heard Roman's truck pull up in the driveway, and ran screaming to get him.
"Daddy, Uncle Seth. Mommy fell and hurt herself." Jake said, running out the door.
Roman had just rolled up the windows, when he saw Jake running from the guest house towards them.
He saw he was very upset but, couldn't actually hear him.
When Seth opened his door, then he heard Jake screaming.
They all ran to him, and then ran towards the guest house.
In the meantime, Machelle had got herself up and limped to the front door.
Roman grabbed her hand, and Seth was on the other side of her.
They helped her to the porch step, where Machelle sat down.
"Holy Crap." Seth said looking at her ankle. "I'll go next door and get, George."
Machelle looked down at her now, very swollen and purple ankle and foot.
"Oh Crap." Machelle said, almost in tears. "I tried to get the crib set, and the stool fell apart."
"I told you, I would get them." Roman said, when Machelle rolled her eyes.
"Shut up and help me to the house so, I can put some Medical Peas on it." Machelle said, with gritted teeth. "It freaking hurts, like shit."
"Mommy-" Jake started but, was interrupted by Machelle.
"I know Jake." Machelle smiled. "Now, is not a good time for Giving me crap for swearing."
Jake didn't argue with her.
They helped her to the house, Roman on one side with Jake holding her hand.
"Your bleeding on your shoulder." Roman said as they made it through the garage door. "What are Medical Peas?"
"I hit a nail or something, when I fell." Machelle said sitting down on the couch. "Frozen peas I keep in the freezer, for stupid things like this."
"Here Daddy,." Jake said, then handed the frozen veggies to him.
Roman grabbed a pillow and her foot, then put the frozen veggies on her foot. Then went to get a wash cloth, to wipe the blood off her shoulder.
Seth and JJ came back, with George right behind them.
Machelle told him what had happened, and he looked at her foot.
"I think you might have fractured or possibly broke one of the bones, Machelle." George said. "I would go get an X-ray, ASAP. You also need to get stitches, on your back too."
Machelle rolled her eyes.
"I'll look after, the boys." Seth said. "While you take her, Ro."
"I got a better idea." George said.
He pulled out his phone, and called his partner. He walked outside and a few minutes later, he came back in.
"Ben is on his way. I know your not going to like this Machelle. But if it is broken you will get looked at much quicker by Ambulance, than going through Emergency. The doctors can also see if the twins are okay, at the same time. You might even need a CT Scan, and the doctors can get it right away."
Machelle wasn't going to argue.
"Thanks George." Machelle said. "The peas are helping with the pain, a little. I can't move my toes so, I bet your right."
When the Ambulance got there, Ben brought the stretcher out and Machelle got on. Ben said, the boys could go with her.
JJ and Jake loved it, they had never been in an Ambulance before. George, got them both seated.
Roman and Seth followed behind, in Machelle's car. If Machelle had to stay to long, Seth said he would take the boys home.
Ben and George brought Machelle in.
George was right, the doctor looked at her right away just like he had said.
Seth had taken JJ and Jake to the cafeteria, to get a snack.
He had a little trouble getting them to go but, Machelle told them to bring her something back.
The doctor, was more concerned about the babies. But when they did an ultrasound on them, they were fine.
Then they did a CT Scan.
While they waited for the results, Roman tried to calm Machelle.
"Mom and Dad, are on their way. They are going to help out, just until after the party." Roman said. "Then summer and Vanessa, are going to come help out."
Then the doctor came in.
"You Machelle, are very lucky. We are going to put a boot on your foot. I will stitch the cut on your back, three will probably do. Just put ice on the scape, when you get home." The Doctor smiled. "I hear you have two, 3 year old boys. So, we will deal with the damage of the foot, after the twins are born. I am just waiting, to get you fitted for a boot. I am going to give you a prescription for Tylenol 3's, that should help with pain and it won't hurt the babies."
"Let, me just tell you about my Wife." Roman laughed. "Since, you don't know -."
The Doctor put his hand up, before Roman could finish.
"My wife, was the same way. So, I know what you are going to say." The Doctor smiled. "My wife did almost the same thing, when she was pregnant with my son. All you have to do is just try and rest, Okay?"
Then he explained on what was wrong, with her foot.
The doctor, called it a second degree sprain and an avulsion fracture.
Avulsion fracture is a fracture caused by a traumatic traction from a tendon to the bone. Because the tendon can bear more pull than the bone, it is common that the bone will pull off instead of the tendon.
The tendon had pulled off a piece of bone, and was floating around.
He told her that if she stayed off of it and kept a boot on, maybe they might not have to do surgery.
Machelle nodded and the Doctor smiled.
Then he turned, and left through the curtain.
"You won't rest but, I will try and help out." Roman said, looking at his now teary eyed wife. "I called Hunter he gave me a couple more days off. Just until Sherri comes back."
"No, I will try. We can come with you to Miami, like we planned. The boys and I will stay on the bus, and I will rest. If I need anything the boys can get it for me. Isn't that why we had kids?" Machelle said, and smiled. Then she went serious. "This fall, scared the crap out of me. I didn't think, the stool would collapse on me. Guess I was right, with the Beached Whale comment."
"Stop that. I know, you wanted to find the blankets and set up the room." Roman said, as he sat on the edge of the bed and put his arm around her. "I hope this is a wake up call, and you will rest."
"I thought the stool was okay. Jake did say to wait but, I didn't." Machelle said, tears running down her cheeks. "I'm a Taurus, you should know I like to be independent. I hate waiting for someone to help me, when I am perfectly fine doing it myself. Pregnant or not."
"I know, She-Ra doesn't ask for help." Roman said and laughed. Then went serious. "But Pregnant Machelle, needs to wait for He-Man to help her, Capish?"
"What ever." Machelle smiled, through the tears.
Just a quick note:
The hurting of Machelles foot, happened to me in real life. The same way as Machelle. Except I didn't have stitches.
I have a boot and see a surgeon on the 15th. Crossing my fingers that I don't need surgery.
Moral of this:
Don't Trust Step Stools they break easily!