Anniversaries and Births
A/N I would like to thank I would like to thank hippogriff-tamer, ICPinkFuzzyBunnies and L T Freak, for reviewing chapter twelve. I would also like to thank hippogriff-tamer for all of her help with the chapter. Also I wanted to tell you that I am taking a month or so break from the story, but will be back soon.
On July fourteenth Link asked Edna to watch the twins so that he could be alone with Tracy for their anniversary. They planned on staying in the comfort of their own bed all afternoon before heading to Sofia's for dinner. They also were going to see a movie after dinner. The twins were growing more each day and Edna was determined that "grandma" would be their first word. She worked with them daily trying to elicit a word from them since she knew that it wouldn't be long before they spoke. They were getting better at crawling and the dogs loved to play with them and would usually find themselves racing for the ball.
Laura's stomach was growing each day as well. She wished that the baby would come sooner rather than later. Jim proposed to Laura and she accepted. A week later she had moved in with him. Her parents had begun trusting him with20their daughter. Laura and Tracy had seen each other a few times. Tracy gave her several tips on how to take care of a child. . Heather stopped by every day while Jim was at work to spend the day with Laura. Jim remained faithful to Laura, obeying every rule she had given him. He would often stop on the way home to pick up her favorite flowers or chocolates. For Laura this showed her how much he loved her and she knew that no other guy had ever done that for her. She found herself falling more in love with Jim each time he arrived home with a bouquet or box of chocolates.
Tracy woke up around eight and quietly went to check on the twins, who were napping. Next she went to the kitchen to make breakfast. The dogs followed hoping that she might give them a treat. She bent down and scratched their heads, as this happened they licked her. She started making chocolate chip pancakes and sausage. When the pancake batter was placed on the pan she shaped them into hearts. She fed the dogs while everything cooked. She gave one pancake to each dog and put the rest on plates. She then placed the plates and two glasses of juice on a tray. She walked slowly so nothing would spill. Link was still asleep when she got to the bedroom. She placed the tray on the bedside table and leaned over to kiss him. It took a moment for her to feel Link's lips start to move with hers and soon their tongues were mingling in a French kiss.
"Morning sexy Happy Anniversary."
"Morning Linky, you too."
"What's for breakfast?"
"Chocolate chip pancakes and sausage."
He licked his lips. "My favorite."
"I know."
"Can we make out after breakfast?"
"French kiss, but no sex."
"That's fine can we do it tonight?"
"Absolutely what's an anniversary without sex?"
"Yeah you're right."
After breakfast they cleared the tray from the bed. Link kissed Tracy as they maneuvered so he was on top. Their kiss became deeper as Tracy slipped her tongue into his mouth. Her hands were running up and down his chest as his ran down her torso. They parted for air and Link moved to her neck, placing kisses on it. Tracy giggled. He moved his hand down to her where the ties to hr bathrobe sat. He undid them and nibbled on her breast causing her to whimper. He was about to kiss her again when Adam began to cry.
"Let's go see what Adam wants," Tracy told him/
Link sighed and nodded. "And then we can drop both Adam and Linda at your mom's house and come back here."
They walked into the nursery and went straight to the crib. Both of the twins were awake and playing with their stuffed dogs. Tracy picked up Adam and Link took Linda into his arms.
"Morning sweetie," Tracy told Adam as she kissed his cheek.
"Morning sweetie," Link said to Linda."
Tracy warmed up their bottles and both she and Link fed them. As they finished Marley ran in and licked Adam and Linda, making them giggle.
"Must you do that every morning?" Tracy asked him.
"Let him. He just wants to tell them good morning, besides they seem to like when he does that."
Tracy looked at Marley and the twins. "You're right."
Link helped Tracy dress the twins and get them ready to go to the Turnblad's house. Half an hour later they all were in the living room at Tracy's parents.
Tracy kissed Adam's cheek. "Bye sweetie, have fun with grandma.
Link kissed Linda's cheek. "Bye sweetie, be a good girl for grandma."
Tracy kissed Linda's cheek as well and Link ruffled Adam's hair.
Edna smiled. "I'm sure they will."
Jack ran into the room with a ball in his mouth and dropped it in front of Adam, who threw it for him.
"Enjoy your anniversary sweeties."
Tracy hugged her mom. "Thanks we will ma."
"Before you go I have a gift for you."
She handed Tracy an envelope. She opened it to see a $100 gift certificate to the prime rib restaurant.
"Thanks ma."
"You're welcome hun."
Adam started fussing as Tracy and Link left.
"Don't worry sweetie you'll see mama tomorrow. We're going to have a lot of fun together."
Adam stopped and began to play with Jack again.
Later that night Link fed the dogs while he was waiting for Tracy to come downstairs. He was wearing a nice navy blue suit.
He looked at the clock. "Cutie we need to get going."
"I'm coming Linky."
She appeared at the top of the steps. Link's mouth hung open as he took in what she was wearing. Tracy had on a very seductive blue dress, a necklace and earrings. Her hair was pulled back in a French twist. He met her at the bottom of the stairs. He had to wipe the droll that formed at the corners of his mouth with his jacket sleeve. Link swept Tracy into his arms and kissed her neck. She giggled.
"Hey sexy, my you look stunning this evening."
"Thank you for noticing. You're not so bad yourself. Are we going to do gifts now or at dinner?"
He looked at the clock again. "Dinner because we need to get going."
"All right."
"Let me give you these now though."
Tracy looked at him as he grabbed a bouquet of flowers from the table beside them. Tracy was so caught up in how nice Link looked that she failed to see them. He handed the flowers to her.
She brought them up to her nose and smelled them. "Thank you, these are beautiful. Let me put these in water then I'll be ready."
"All right."
Tracy went to the kitchen and grabbed a vase from under the sink. She filled it with water and arranged the flowers in it. She placed the vase on the dining room table.
Link offered his arm to her and she took it. He escorted her to the car and opened the door. He then got in the driver's side and drove to Sofia's. He gave his name to the hostess and they were seated. A few minutes later their waiter came over to them.
"Evening folks welcome to Sofia's what can I get you to drink?"
"We'll take a bottle of wine," Tracy said.
Link nodded in agreement.
The waiter walked away after writing the order down on his pad. When the waiter left, Link placed a card and three gifts on the table. Tracy opened the first gift to find irresistible red lingerie.
"Oh Linky, you're such a bad boy."
He flashed a mischievous grin. "I know."
Tracy opened the next gift to discover a pair of diamond earrings, and the last to find a box of chocolates before opening her card. She smiled at the card. It read-
Tracy,
I don't what I would've done if I hadn't met you. You made me the happiest man alive when you agreed to marry me. I love seeing your beautiful smile each morning when you awake and each night I relish in the warmth of your body next to mine. I also couldn't have asked for a more intelligent and caring person to be the mother of my children and I am excited to see what the future brings for us. Happy Anniversary!
Love,
Link
"I love you too!" Tracy exclaimed before kissing him.
She put a card and two gifts on the table for Link. He opened the first to find a gift certificate to his favorite store at the mall. The second box was filled with chocolates. He then opened the card. It read-
Link,
I love you more than words can describe. You made me the happiest woman the day we took our vows in front of our family and friends. I can't wait to spend the coming years with you; the man who is more than my husband but the father of my children. Happy Anniversary!
Yours Always,
Tracy
"Thank you," he said as he kissed her.
The waiter returned to the table with their wine and a basket of bread.
"Are you ready to order?" he asked.
They nodded.
"What can I get for you?"
"I'll have the veal parmesan," Tracy answered.
"And I'll have the chicken carabonera," Link added.
The waiter nodded and walked away. They each had a slice of bread. Music began to play.
Link looked at Tracy and smiled. "Want to dance angel?"
"Oh Linky I'd love to."
They headed over to the dance floor where they put their arms around each other. Tracy pressed up against Link as they start dancing. He leaned down and placed a kiss on her neck. She giggled. He playfully squeezed her breast. In response Tracy stood on the tips of her toes and gave him a French kiss. He eagerly returned the kiss and soon they were in their own little bubble, heavily making out. A manager brought them out of that bubble by tapping Link on the shoulder.
"Sir we are a family restaurant so I'd appreciate it if you and your girlfriend would behave yourselves."
Tracy blushed and Link smiled sheepishly at the guy. "We will sir," he told him.
They headed back to the table and had another slice of bread. They also drank some more wine.
"What movie do you want to see tonight cutie?"
"I was thinking of 'A Summer Romance."
"That's supposed to be a good movie. I love that idea angel."
The waiter came in with their dinner.
He showed them some cheese and pepper. "Would either of you care for extra cheese or black pepper?"
They nodded and grated some cheese and black pepper for them.
"Can I get you anything else?"
"Yes another bottle of wine."
The waiter nodded and walked away. They began eating and he returned a minute later with the second bottle of wine. It didn't take long to finish the meal and upon seeing the empty plates, the waiter returned.
"Did either of you save room for dessert?"
Tracy nodded. "Yes, I'll have a piece of chocolate pie."
"Make that two," Link added.
"All right, I'll be back shortly."
The waiter walked away and returned a minute later with their dessert.
"How have you been enjoying our first anniversary so far sexy?"
She kissed him. "It's been incredible."
"I've been enjoying it too. I really wish that we had been able to go away."
"So do I."
Link paid the bill and escorted Tracy back to the car. Ten minutes later they were parked at the drive-in theater.
"Linky can you go get me a large cherry coke?"
"Sure don't you want any popcorn?"
"No I'm too full."
"All right."
Link walked over to the concession stand and returned a few minutes later with two drinks. He handed her one of the sodas.
She French kissed him. "Thanks."
"You're welcome cutie."
He French kissed her again. The movie started as three girls emerged on screen. They were at the beach lying under a big beach umbrella. They all appeared to be eighteen years old. They were all attractive. One of the girls had black hair and her name was Caroline. The second had red hair and was slightly more beautiful than Caroline. Her name was Audrey. The third girl was the prettiest with her blonde hair. Her name was Tiffany. They were wearing bikinis and enjoying their second day of a month long trip celebrating their recent graduation from high school. A young man, who looked to be the same age walked by; he was tall, dark and handsome. He whistled upon noticing the girls; at Tiffany in particular. Tiffany noticed him too and smiled. He was named Rick.
"That guy sure is cute."
"Why don't you go and talk to him?" Caroline said.
"I'm too scared."
"Just because your parents won't let you date doesn't mean you can't talk to him," Audrey told her.
"Yeah," Caroline agreed.
"We're here for a month. I'll talk to him another day," Tiffany told them.
"When? The day that we leave? Audrey responded sarcastically.
Tiffany smirked at her friend. "No next week. If I wait that long I may never see him again."
"How do you know today isn't his last day here?" Caroline asked.
Tiffany shrugged. "I don't."
For the next two days Rick would whistle every time he passed by Tiffany. On the second day Tiffany was alone under the umbrella. Caroline and Audrey were swimming several feet away.
"Hey angel my name is Rick," he said sitting beside her.
She smiled. "I'm Tiffany."
"I was wondering if you'd like to go get ice cream with me."
"I'd love to Ricky."
He stood and helped her up. Together they walked to the ice cream parlor.
"Want to split a banana split?" Rick asked Tiffany.
"I'd like that."
Rick ordered the banana split then they sat at a nearby table.
"So Tiffany tell me about yourself?"
"Well I am eighteen, and just graduated high school, and am very smart."
"Do you have a boyfriend?"
"No."
They continued talking for as they ate.
Rick looked up at her after they had finished. "Will you be my girlfriend?"
"Oh Ricky I'd love to."
"Thank you."
They kissed Rick decided that he wanted to go further so he French kissed her and she kissed him back. Back at the beach Audrey and Caroline returned to their spot on the beach to find Tiffany missing.
"Where did Tiff go? Audrey asked.
Caroline shrugged. "I have no clue."
"Maybe the guy who has been staring at her the past few days returned."
Rick and Tiffany returned a couple minutes later. They were holding hands.
"I'll see you later baby."
"All right Ricky."
Rick walked away.
"Where did you go?" Caroline inquired.
"Rick and I went to get ice cream."
"Who's Rick?" Audrey asked.
"The guy who was staring at me for the past few days; and at the ice cream parlor he asked me to be his girlfriend."
"What did you say?" Caroline asked.
"That I would."
"Wow that was fast. You see talking to him worked."
"He was the one who came over."
"How does it feel to finally have a boyfriend?"
"Incredible."
"You're radiating happiness." Caroline told her.
"Can you ask if he has any friends for us?" Audrey asked.
Tiffany nodded. "I'll ask when I see him later."
"What are you doing?"
She gave a sly smile "Going under the dock."
Audrey giggled. "Enjoy it."
"We will."
That night around nine Tiffany and Rick were under the dock.
"My friends were wondering if you had any friends for them?"
"Not with me."
They began heavily making out. Tracy and Link do the same in their car. Rick soon moved from Tiffany's lips to her neck causing her to giggle. Link followed the characters lead and did the same to Tracy receiving the same response.
"Tiffany I was wondering if you'd like to go to Angus Barn with me tomorrow night?"
She French kissed him again. "Read my lips."
"Great I'll pick you up at six."
"Can we do something during the day too?"
"Absolutely."
The next evening arrived and the new couple onscreen spent most of the day either making out or getting to know each other. Tiffany had even talked Rick into going dress shopping so she could buy a fancy yet sexy dress to wear to dinner. She had never had a boyfriend before so she didn't own anything she thought was nice enough for a date. They were seated at a table and a minute later their waitress walked up to them.
"Evening folks welcome to Angus Barn what can I get you to drink?"
"I'll have a coke," Tiffany answered.
"So will I," Rick said.
The waitress nodded and walked away. She returned a minute later with their drinks and a basket of bread.
"Are you ready to order?" she asked.
"Yes I'll take the blue cheese balsamic glaze prime rib with a stuffed potato," Tiffany said.
"So will I," Rick added.
The waitress nodded and walked away.
"Angel I was thinking maybe we can go back to my place and make out after dinner?"
"Read my lips," she said before French kissing him.
"Maybe we can even have sex?"
"I've never done it before."
"I can't believe that an attractive girl like you has never had sex."
"My parents didn't let me date in high school."
"That's too bad. Those high school boys don't know what they missed."
Tiffany blushed. "Where do you live?"
"Vegas."
"No way me too."
"Do you think we can continue dating at home?"
"I'd love to."
"Will your parents allow us?"
"I'm pretty sure they will."
He smiled. "That's great."
They went back to Rick's beach house. As soon as they got in the door Rick threw his arms around Tiffany and kissed her. They moved towards the bedroom while still kissing and making out. They got under the covers. Tracy and Link began making out as well in the car. Rick and Tiffany undressed each other as they continued their ministrations. Rick turned his lips to Tiffany's neck and placed kisses on it. She giggled. Link did the same to Tracy. Rick began nibbling on Tiffany's breast and she whimpered. Link managed to find a way so that he could nibble Tracy's breast. She whimpered.
Rick and Tiffany continued their ministrations and a couple hours later laid in each other's arms.
"How was I?"
"Incredible. Want to do it again?"
Tiffany checked her watch. "I am sorry, but I have to get back. But I'd like a rain check for tomorrow night."
"Absolutely. Want me to give you a ride home?"
"That would be great thanks."
They dressed and he drove her home. Tiffany found Caroline and Audrey waiting for her.
"Where were you?" Caroline demanded.
"After dinner Rick and I went back to his house and had sex."
"Already you just became his girlfriend yesterday."
"I know but I couldn't wait to experience it."
"Was it enjoyable?"
Tiffany smiled. "Highly enjoyable."
"I really hope that my parents allow us to continue dating," she added.
"Where does he live?"
"Vegas."
"I'm sure they'll let you. I think it's great that you want to continue dating him at home."
"Yeah."
The rest of the vacation went by quickly and soon Tiffany found herself at her home in Vegas. Her parents, Jenny and Jim, were waiting for her.
"Hey sweetie," Jenny said as she hugged Tiffany.
"Hey mommy."
"How was the beach?"
"It was incredible! I met the most unbelievable guy there! Can I continue dating him?"
"What's his name and how'd you meet?" Jenny inquired.
"Rick and we kept seeing each other at the beach. One day he came up to me and invited me to the ice cream parlor."
"I can't see why not. Can you invite him to dinner tomorrow night so that your father and I can meet him?"
"Absolutely thanks mommy daddy."
"You're welcome sweetie," Jim said.
The dinner was successful and at the end of two months her parents loved him. She had met his parents and they adored her the second they met her. Tiffany and Rick were very happily and in love. They were at dinner one night when Tiffany felt queasy. She ran to the bathroom and regurgitated the meal they just ate. She still wasn't feeling better five days later so she went to the doctor's to receive the results from the tests they want two days earlier. She was told that she was pregnant. After the appointment she immediately went to Rick's house.
"Hey baby," Rick said surprised to see her.
" Hey Ricky."
She French kissed him and he kissed her back.
"Are you feeling better?"
"Not yet."
"Maybe you should go to the doctor?"
"I just came from there."
"What did he say?"
She took a deep breath. "That I'm pregnant."
"Is it mine?"
"You're the only one that I have had sex with."
"So we really are going to have a baby?"
"Yes."
Rick pulled Tiffany into his arms and kissed her.
Before they knew it, the full nine months of the pregnancy passed. Rick had proposed to Tiffany a few months before and she happily accepted. The movie ended with Tiffany lying in her hospital bed. Rick stood besides her holding their daughter, Tiffany Jr., for the first time. He was smiling at her when the scene faded out.
Link drove home and along with Tracy staggered into the house, each of them feeling the affects of the wine.
"Linky let me slip into my new lingerie then we can have sex."
"All right sexy."
Tracy went upstairs and grabbed the lingerie from her drawer. She went into the bathroom and changed. When she came out Link was no where in sight. She let out a giggle as he snuck up behind her and kissed her neck. She tilted her head back and kissed him. His tongue ran along her bottom lip and she gave him entrance turning the kiss into a French kiss. They then headed over to the bed and dove under the covers. They took each others clothes off. Link lingered atop Tracy and he began kissing every inch of her face and neck causing her to giggle. Next he nibbled on it also causing her to giggle. He then moved to her ear, nibbling on it. This caused her to whimper. Next he licked it causing her to growl. He then placed kisses down her body pausing at her breast to nibble on them causing her to whimper once again. He also licked them causing her to moan happily before pinching them to make her gasp. Then he squeezed them before placing kisses all along her arm.
Tracy moaned. Oh Linky."
Tracy then rolled over so that she was on top. She rubbed Link's inner thigh, making him whimper. She moved to Link's neck placing kisses on it before sucking on Link's ear. He moaned at her lips on his ear. Next she ran her tongue over Link's mouth. He opened it knowing it meant one of two things both of which he loved. Next she began to nibble on his lower lip causing him to whimper. They continued their ministrations for a while falling asleep in each other's arms.
Six days later Tracy was at the studio. Noreen and Doreen were also there. They were offstage waiting for the show to begin so they could watch it. Tracy began feeling queasy so she quickly found the bathroom. Corny stepped offstage looking for Tracy.
"Has anybody seen Tracy?" he asked.
"She just ran into the bathroom," Doreen answered.
"Can you go tell her that the show is about to start?"
"Sure."
Doreen walked to the bathroom and heard gagging coming from in there.
"Tracy, are you all right?"
"No."
"I'll go tell Corny that you won't be able to do the show."
"Great thanks."
Doreen found Corny.
"She isn't feeling well."
"Can you have Link take her home?"
"Sure."
Doreen discovered Link talking to a cameraman.
"Corny said to take Tracy home because she isn't feeling well."
"Where is she?"
"In the bathroom. I'll go get her for you."
They walked to the bathroom and Doreen went in to get Tracy. Both girls came through the door a moment later.
Link opened his arms and Tracy instantly went into them. He kissed the top of her head.
"Hey cutie."
"Hey Linky."
"What's wrong?"
"I don't know. I just felt the urge to throw up."
"Are you feeling any better?"
"Not really."
He rubbed her shoulder. "Let's take you home then."
She nodded. "All right."
Two days later Tracy went to see Mrs. Larkin. Edna went with her and stayed in the waiting room with the twins. Tracy was shown to Mrs. Larkin's office. Beebe sat opposite her.
Hey sweetie how are you feeling?"
"Not too good."
"What seems to be the matter?"
"For the past two days I've been throwing up, been especially tired, and it's been two months since my last period."
"Seems like you may be pregnant again."
Two days later Tracy found that she was indeed pregnant again. She had asked her mom to watch the twins that night so she could have the night alone with Link. After her mom left with the twins she put on Link's favorite lingerie and waited downstairs for him to arrive home. She wanted to tell him the news after he walked through the door. Around five thirty she heard the door open.
She walked up to him and French kissed. "Hey Linky."
"Hey sexy my you look hot this evening."
"Thank you for noticing."
"How did the appointment with my mom go?"
"It went well."
"What did my mom say?"
"That I'm pregnant again."
Link smiled. "We're going to parents again?"
Tracy smiled back. "Yes."
He picked her up and carried her to the bedroom, laying her on the bed. He joined her.
"Where are the twins?"
"They're having a sleep over at my moms so that we can have mommy daddy time."
"We really need it."
"I know."
They began kissing and soon hands were moving everywhere as they made out. Right before they ended Link kissed Tracy's neck and she giggled.
The next day Tracy invited both her and Link's parents along with the dogs to dinner. She wanted to share the news of the pregnancy with everyone. Tracy cooked burgers and fries for dinner. For dessert she made her special triple chocolate fudge cake. Jack sat next to Edna while Reba sat near Beebe while they all ate. Marley was by Tracy and Julia sat in between Tracy and Link while they were at the table. Every now and then the dogs would get bits and pieces of burger or fries.
"Before we eat, Linky and I have an announcement to make."
"What's that hun?"
"I'm pregnant again."
"I thought that you two were going to wait to have more children?"
"We were going to ma, but we got carried away on Mothers Day."
"Hopefully it's only one this time."
"I hope so too."
"If not we'll love how many ever we have."
"We will."
"No matter how many children are born you know they will have the best parents any kid can ask for," Beebe said.
Eric nodded in agreement. "Hopefully the twins will like their new brother or sister."
"I hope so too."
August first arrived. Jim came home. On his way there he had stopped to pick up lilies, Laura's favorite flowers and chocolates. He wanted to surprise his fiancée. Heather was still there because she was invited to dinner. He found Heather still there. She was staying for dinner.
"Hey Mrs. Parks, where is your daughter?"
"Hi Jim, she's in the kitchen."
Jim went into the kitchen. Laura was standing with her back turned to him. She was wearing an apron. Jim placed the flowers and chocolates on the kitchen counter and wrapped his arms around her from behind. He kissed her neck and she giggled.
"Hey Jimmy."
"Hey angel. My you look cute in your apron."
She turned in his arms and French kissed him. "Thank you for noticing."
Jim walked over to the counter and grabbed the flowers and chocolates.
"Laura, I have a few things for you."
"Oh Jimmy you're so sweet to bring me both."
"I know, but I couldn't decide which one to get you."
She kissed him. "Thank you."
He hugged her.
"Spare the child."
"Sorry I keep forgetting."
"It's all right."
He looked around. "So what's for dinner?"
"Prime rib, mashed potatoes, and chocolate pie."
"You made Au jus too right?"
" My mom wanted to help with dinner so I let her make it."
"All right, so what did you do today?"
"Relaxed, thought about you and went shopping with my mom."
He smiled. "I thought about you all day as well."
"I hope you don't mind but I told my mom that she could stay for dinner."
"That's fine."
Laura finished cooking and Jim and her mom helped set the table and bring the food in. Once they were sitting and eating conversation started.
"So Jimmy how was work?"
"It was good you remember the client that I thought had a crush on me?"
"Yes what about her?"
"She came by today and tried to seduce me."
"You told her you were engaged right?"
"Yes I did as I told you I will never cheat on you."
"I'm glad you're sticking to your word."
They spoke a little more while eating. Heather had to leave after they were finished cleaning up the plates.
"I'll see you tomorrow sweetie."
"All right thanks for coming."
"You're welcome. I love you."
"I love you too mommy."
Once Heather was gone Laura went upstairs and put on some sexy pink lingerie. She walked downstairs to find Jim's lustful eyes staring at her.
"Looks like somebody is in the mood for sex."
"Yes what gave it away?"
"You only put on lingerie when we have sex."
"All right don't you want to do it too?"
"Absolutely doll face."
They headed to their shared bed. Once under the covers Jim hovered atop of Laura as they helped one another discard of their clothing. Jim started kissing every inch of her face and neck. This caused her to giggle. Next he nibbled on it also causing her to giggle. He then moved to her ear, nibbling on it. This caused her to whimper. Next he licked it causing her to growl. He then placed kisses down her body pausing at her breast to nibble on them causing her to whimper once again. He also licked them causing her to moan happily before pinching them to make her gasp. Then he kissed them.
Laura moaned. "Oh Jimmy."
Laura then rolled over so that she was on top. She rubbed Jim's inner thigh, making him whimper. She moved to his neck placing kisses on it before sucking on his ear. He moaned at her lips on his ear. Next she ran her tongue over Jim's mouth he opened it. Next she began to nibble on his lower lip causing him to whimper.
On August tenth Edna was babysitting the twins. She decided too work on teaching them to talk again while she worked on the laundry.
"Adam can you say grandma?" she asked.
"Gran…grand…grandma."
She kissed his forehead. "Way to go sweetie."
"Grandma," Adam repeated. He was smiling at himself.
"What about you Linda?"
"Gran….grand…grandma."
She did the same to her. "Great job sweetie."
"Grandma," Linda repeated. She grinned.
Jack ran into the room.
"Adam can you say doggy?"
"Do…dog…doggy."
Jack wagged his tail.
"Way to go sweetie."
Adam giggled. "Doggy."
"Now Linda can you say doggy."
"Do...dog…doggy."
Jack wagged his tail again.
Linda clapped her hands happily. "Doggy."
Tracy arrived to pick up the twins.
"Grandma," Adam said as Tracy loaded him into the stroller.
She looked at him. "Adam did you say something?"
"Grandma."
"I see you taught somebody to say grandma?"
"Yes I did."
"Grandma," Linda said.
"Not you too."
"They also know doggy."
"Do they know mama?"
"No."
"Then I won't need you to baby sit tomorrow ma."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes I'd rather stay at home, and teach the twins to say mama."
"Suit yourself hun."
Tracy got the twins in their car seats and drove home. Link helped her by carrying Linda inside.
"Linky can you tell Corny that I won't be at work tomorrow because I want to teach the twins to say mama?"
"That's fine can you work on dada too?"
"Let me work on mama first and we'll see how it goes."
"All right."
The next morning Tracy sat on the floor. Adam and Linda were a few feet away on a blanket. She was playing a game with them.
"Adam can you say mama?"
"Ma...ma…mama."
"Good job sweetie."
"Mama," he repeated smiling.
"Linda can you say mama?"
"Ma…ma…mama."
"Way to go sweetie."
"Mama Linda," repeated. She was giggling.
Tracy hugged and kissed both of them.
"Adam can you say dada?"
"Mama."
"We'll try again latter."
She gave them their lunch and made herself a sandwich. After the twins had a nap Tracy decided to try again with the word "dada".
"Adam can you say dada?"
"Da…da…dada."
"Won't your dad be proud."
He smiled and clapped his hands happily. "Dada."
"What about you Linda."
"Da…da…dada."
"Way to go sweetie."
"Dada."
Tracy gave both Adam and Linda a congratulatory hug and kiss.
Link arrived home at five thirty that night. Linda crawled to him when she saw him.
"Dada."
Link had a huge grin on his face. "I see somebody learned to say dada today."
Tracy kissed him It quickly turned into a French kiss. "They both did. How was work?"
"It was good but I missed you today."
"I missed you too Linky."
Jim decided to make Laura's favorite breakfast and let her eat it in bed on Saturday August twentieth. He left the bedroom as quietly as possible and went to the kitchen to make Belgium waffles and bacon. He warmed up the syrup since he knew how she liked the syrup warm. He put everything on a tray and brought it to the room. Laura was still asleep so he bent down and kissed her.
"Good morning gorgeous here is your breakfast."
Laura pulled Jim close and French kissed him. "Oh Jimmy you're so sweet to bring me my favorite breakfast in bed."
"You deserve it angel."
"Can we make out after breakfast?"
" Yes we can."
When she finished eating Jim kissed her lips then moved to her neck. She giggled. He took the opportunity to kiss her again, this time slipping his tongue into her mouth. In the middle of the kiss Laura felt a cool liquid between her legs.
"Jimmy I think my water just broke."
"You just relax I'll call your mom."
"I need to get dressed."
"All right."
"Can you ask my mom to bring the camera and also get my suitcase?"
"Sure."
Laura quickly dressed, pausing a few times during contractions, as Jim took her suitcase and went downstairs to call Heather. She carefully walked down the steps and got to him just as he hung up the phone.
"Jimmy can you help me to the car?"
"Sure let me get your suitcase first."
She winced in pain as she felt a contraction. "Hurry."
Jim took Laura's suitcase to the car. Laura picked up her stuffed dog and her favorite pillow to take to the hospital. She was holding them when Jim returned.
"You're taking the dog with you?"
"Yes I am you know I always like to sleep with him."
"I do."
She gave him the pillow and he hoisted her into his arms as he carefully made his way to the car.
"Put me in the back so that I can lay down."
"All right."
Laura practiced her lamas breathing as Jim drove to the hospital.
"Wait here I'll get a wheelchair."
"Don't worry I won't go anywhere."
Jim went inside and returned a few minutes later with a wheelchair. Jim helped move Laura to the chair and wheeled her inside. They were given directions to the maternity ward and soon Laura was given a room. She changed into a hospital gown while Jim filled out the necessary paperwork.
Laura was happy to see him when he returned. She was having trouble with the gown.
"Jimmy can you help me into my hospital gown?"
"Absolutely doll face."
With his help Laura was soon in the gown. He kissed her neck and she giggled. She lay on the bed. He grabbed a chair and sat beside her. She reached out and squeezed his hand as another contraction hit her. Heather entered, camera in hand, just as the pain subsided.
She snapped a picture. "Oh my baby is having her baby."
"I wanted you to wait till the baby was here to take pictures."
"Sorry."
"How are you feeling?"
"In a lot of pain."
"I'm sure."
"I really hope the baby is out soon."
"You probably have a good seven hours if not more till the baby comes out."
"I don't think I can take the pain that long."
"You'll be fine."
Laura's doctor, Dr. Tanner, entered the room.
"How are you feeling today Laura?"
"The pain is excruciating."
"Let me check and see if I can give you anything."
He examined her and found her to be at two centimeters.
"You still have a ways to go."
"Is there anything that you give me for the pain?"
"I'll go see what I can get you," Heather told her.
She left. Jim leaned over and kissed Laura. She pulled him close and French kissed him. He sat back down and kissed her hand. A moment later Heather came in holding a cup of ice chips.
She handed Laura the cup. "Here you go sweetie."
"Thanks mommy."
"You're welcome."
Dr. Tanner examined her again when she had been in labor for three and a half hours.
"You're at five centimeters so you can have an epidural if you like."
"Will that help?"
"It took away almost all of the pain when I had you."
"Then I'd love one."
The doctor got a nurse. She walked in a few minutes later and injected the epidural into Laura's spine.
"You should feel better soon."
"I sure hope so"
Once the medicine made its way through her body she did feel better.
Three and a half hours later Laura was in her seventh hour of labor. It was four thirty according to the clock. Dr. Tanner came in and examined her again. He left and a minute later walked back in with a nurse.
"I need you to push at the next contraction Laura."
Jim kissed Laura's hand as she began to push.
"A few more times should do it."
Laura pushed again and again and soon they heard a baby's cry.
"It's a boy," Dr. Tanner said.
Jim put his fist in the air. Yes."
"I know you're happy want to cut the cord?"
"Please."
Jim cut the cord and the nurse took the baby to be cleaned up and weighed.
"I'll go get your father," Heather told Laura.
She kissed Laura's forehead and left the room.
"Baby can I be the first one to hold our son?"
Laura nodded.
The nurse returned with their son. He was wrapped in a blue blanket.
"Hand him to his father."
The nurse gently handed him to Jim. He smiled as he gazed at his newborn son. He had red hair like his mom and Jim's chin and ears.
"Hush little baby don't say a word," he gently sang to him.
"So what shall we name our son?" Laura asked.
"How about Jim Jr.," Jim suggested.
"I think that's a perfect name."
"Jim Jr. it is."
Jim handed Jim Jr. to Laura.
"You're so precious," Laura cooed as she held him.
He opened his eyes and looked at her.
"He has your blue eyes Jim," she said.
Jim walked over and smiled. "He is a handsome boy isn't he?"
"Why wouldn't he be when he has you for a father," she told him.
"He also has you as a mother," Jim retorted.
Heather and Charlie walked in.
"Can I take a picture now?" Heather asked.
"Sure I want Jim in it too."
Jim sat next to Laura and put his arm around her. Heather held the camera to her eye and took the picture.
"Can I please hold him?" Heather asked.
"Sure."
"What's his name?" Heather asked.
"Jim Jr.," Jim answered before Laura could.
She handed Jim Jr. to Heather. Laura took the camera from her mom and snapped a photo of her mom holding her new grandson.
"You're precious," she cooed as she held her.
"Yes you are," Charlie said as he took Jim Jr. from his wife.
Around eight that night Laura had dinner. Her parents left so that she could rest. Her son started to cry in he arms.
She slowly rocked him back and forth. "Hush little baby don't say a word…"
He continued to cry. Laura breast fed him and burped him. He fell asleep in her arms.
"How did you know what to do?" Jim asked.
"A friend of mine had twins about nine months ago and she taught me how to take care of them so I'd be ready."
"That was nice of her."
"It was."
"Will you teach me how to take care of him so that I can help?"
"Absolutely."
At ten o'clock Jin was still seated next to Laura. His son was nestled20in his arms.
He handed Jim Jr. to Laura. "Angel I am going to call my parents is there anybody else that you'd like for me to call?"
"Yes Jill and please call this number and ask for Tracy," she said writing a number on a napkin.
"All right."
He took the napkin and went to find a phone. The nurse came in a few minutes after he had left.
"I'll go ahead and take your son so that you can get a good night sleep."
She kissed his cheek and handed him to the nurse. "Thank, night sweetie."
"I'll wake you when he gets hungry."
"All right."
The nurse took Jim Jr. to the nursery. A minute later Jim returned.
"What happened to our son?"
"The nurse took him so that I could get a good night sleep."
"That's awfully nice of her."
Laura motioned for Jim to lie down next to her. He walked over to the bed and she moved a bit to make room. He lay next to her.
"Let's pick up where we left off this morning."
"I'd be happy to doll face."
Laura turned so she could kiss him. He responded and soon were making out. Jim paused from kissing her lips to kiss Laura's neck. She giggled.
"Permission to go further."
"I'm sorry Jimmy but I'm not in the mood."
"Can we at least make out?"
"Sure."
They began making out again. Soon Laura's fatigue caught up with her and she broke the kiss. Her head fell back onto the pillow and soon she was softly snoring. Jim quietly stood and went back to his chair. He took her hand in his.
Around eight the next morning Laura was awakened by a nurse. She had a tray layered with delicious smelling food.
"Good morning Miss. Parks. I'm Jenny and I'll be your nurse today."
"It's nice to meet you Jenny."
" You too," she said placing the tray on a table and wheeled it so the tray hovered over Laura's lap.
"Why wasn't I awakened to feed Jim Jr.?"
"You and your fiancé e looked so cute sleeping that we decided to let you sleep and bottle fed him."
"Is that alright for him?"
Jenny nodded. "He got the same nutrients that he would have received from your breast milk."
Laura gently worked her hand free from Jim. Jim awoke after she had finished breakfast.
"Morning beautiful."
"Morning Jimmy."
She pulled him close and they French kissed.
"How is Jim Jr. doing?"
"I haven't seen him yet," she told him.
"Can you go to the nurse station and ask Jenny to bring him in here?" she added.
"Sure."
At eleven that morning they heard a knock at the door. Jim had just been taught how to change a diaper and was rocking Jim Jr. in his arms while the baby slept.
"Come in," Laura said.
Tracy and Link entered. They were carrying Adam and Linda.
"Jim these are my friend Tracy and Link and their twins Adam and Linda."
"It's great to meet all of you," Jim said.
"You too. Laura has told us so much about you," Tracy said.
"What is your son's name?" Link asked.
"Jim Jr."
"Can I hold him?" Tracy asked
"Sure," Jim said.
"Tracy since you want to hold Jim Jr. can I hold Adam?"
"Sure."
She handed Adam to Laura and took Jim Jr. from Jim.
He looked up at Tracy and smiled. "Look like someone's got their mommy's smile," Tracy cooed.
They talked for a bit longer. Jim and Laura held Adam and Linda for a short time. Tracy and Link even gave them more tips on what to expect the first few nights they had their son home.
"We better get going," Tracy said=2 0after they had been there an hour.
"All right it was great to meet you," Jim said.
"Same here," Tracy said.
Dr. Tanner had visited Laura and after a quick check-up told her that she could leave at three that afternoon. Heather came to visit at one and immediately wanted to hold her grandson. He was in Laura's arms so she gently handed him to her mom.
"Come in," Laura said hearing a knock.
Jim's parents, Aaron and Clare Ward, walked in.
"Mom dad I'd like for you to meet my fiancée Laura, her mother Heather, and your grandson Jim Jr."
8 0It's great to finally meet you Laura," Clare said.
"You too Mrs. Ward."
"Can I please hold my grandson?" Clare asked Heather.
"Certainly," Heather said handing him to her.
Aaron took Jim aside. "Son don't you think Laura is a little young for you?"
"I admit that she is young but I don't think she's too young for me."
"What happened between you and Kerry she w as so cultured, so refined," Clair asked.
"Well I hadn't seen Laura in a few months and when I did Kerry was the one to answer the door and Laura told her that she was pregnant with my child and she broke up with me."
"Do you ever miss her?"
"No because I love Laura."
"All right is her not being cultured a problem for you?"
"No it is not because I am willing to teach her to be."
"And I am willing to learn," Laura said.
"That's nice to hear dear," Clare told her.
Aaron took Jim Jr. from his wife.
"You're so adorable," he told him.
"Yes he is," Laura said.
Clare smiled. "He has your eyes Jim but fiery red hair like Laura."
"And her smile," Jim said affectionately.
"I really wish that I could have had a granddaughter," Heather said.
"We'll try for one next time," Laura told her.
"I don't think that would help," Heather said.
"Who knows we tried for a son this time and got one."
"I really hope next it's a grand daughter too but you should wait awhile between kids," Clair said.
They stayed for a while longer talking and getting to know each other and their new grandson.
"We better get going," Clair said.
"All right it was great to meet you Mrs. Ward."
"You too Laura."
"And it was great to meet you also Mr. Ward."
"Same here Laura."
Later that day Jim helped Laura bring Jim Jr. home. The nursery was all ready for his arrival. They put Jim. Jr. down for a nap after he was fed and retreated to the living room. Jim sat down and Laura curled into him. The quiet respite was disturbed by a knocking on the door. Laura reluctantly got up and answered it.
She hugged her friend "Hey Jill."
"Hey Laura."
"Where is your son?"
"Taking a nap want me to get him for you?"
"Please do."
Laura walked inside followed by Jill. Jill went into the living room while Laura went to the nursery Jill goes over to Jim.
"Great to see you again Mr. Ward."
"You too Jill."
Laura emerged with Jim Jr.
"Who do we have here?" Jill asked.
"Jim Jr."
"He's so cute," Jill cooed."
Laura grinned. "Want to hold him?"
"Can I?"
Laura nodded. "Absolutely."
Laura gently handed her son to Jill.
"He's so tiny."
"Yes he is."
"I really want a baby of my own."
"I would wait until you're older if I were you."
"That's probably a good idea."