Summer Rental-Ch 20

Derek nervously paced across the room as he waited for his mom and sisters to arrive, he was so happy about the news that he was going to be a father again and he couldn't wait to tell his mom that she was going to have another grandchild. Penelope walked to the kitchen door and said, "handsome if you don't stop pacing we are going to have to put a new floor down".

He laughed and said, "sorry baby, I'm just a little nervous", she walked over and kissed him gently on the lips and said, "it's alright chocolate drop", he glanced down at his watch and said, "what time is Reid bringing Melody home from the park"?, she opened her mouth to tell him anytime and the front door flew open and Melody ran inside squealing as Reid chased her across the room.

She jumped into Dereks arms and said, "tect me daddy, tect me", he kissed the top of her head and said, "protect you from what"?, she said, "fwom unca weed daddy". Reid started tickling her and she squealed, "toppppppppppppppp hahahaha, toppppppppp it unca weed", he held his hands up and said, "the tickle monster is gonna get youuuuuuuu".

Melody said, "nooooooo not da ticwle monser", Reid then wiggled his fingers and she squealed, "nooooooooo hahahahaha pwease hahaha", he raised his hands and said, "do you want uncle Reid to stop"?, she shook her head and said, "nopeeeeeeee". He reached down and picked her up and said, "how about we get you cleaned up before nana Fran and your aunts get here"?, she said, "tan you tell me a tory"?, he said, "a storyyyyyyy"?, she stuck out her bottom lip and said, "pwease unca weed"?, he tapped the end of her nose and said, "now how can I say no to that face"?, she clapped her hands and said, "yayyyyyyy me det a toryyyyy".

Penelope and Derek laughed as they watched Reid carry her upstairs and get her cleaned up, Derek said, "he's good with her", Penelope said, "he's always been good with her and she loves him so much". Derek said, "I think that Reid is going to make a great dad", Penelope nodded her head and said, "me to, no doubt about that".

Penelope laid her head down on Dereks shoulder and said, "how often do I tell you I love you"?, he kissed her gently on the lips and said, "everyday it's implied baby girl". She smiled and said, "what do you hope I have this time, do you want a boy or another girl"?, he smiled and said, "as long as the baby is healthy and happy that's all that matters".

She grinned and said, "good answer sug, good answer", he leaned in and placed a sweet and gentle kiss on her lips but they pulled apart a few seconds later when there was a knock on the door. He stood up and walked across the room and opened the door to see three smiling faces, Fran kissed him on the cheek and hugged him before walking inside.

Desiree and Sarah hugged their brother and Sarah said, "we are so happy for you baby brother", he smiled and said, "thanks sis, I'm just glad that the three of you could be here with us for the wedding". Desiree said, "you don't think that we would miss this do ya"?, he grinned and said, "we have more news for you guys".

Fran looked up from the couch and said, "news, what news"?, Penelope put her hand on Frans arm and said, "I found out that in a few months we're going to have another baby". Fran hugged Penelope and said, "ohhhhhhhh honey that's great news", she stood up and hugged Derek and said, "I can't wait to spoil him or her rotten".

Sarah laughed and said, "congrats guys", Desiree said, "speaking as the baby of the family what does Melody think of the news"?, Derek said, "we haven't told her yet, we were going to do it this evening". Sarah said, "wellllll it's not easy giving up all the attention to another baby", she nudged Derek and said, "trust me on that one".

Derek said, "heyyyyyyyyy, I wasn't so bad was I"?, she rolled her eyes and said, "wellllll", he said, "momma are you hearing how they are talking about your baby boy"?, she said, "now now girls leave your brother alone, he has a lot on his plate right now". Sarah laughed and said, "we were just teasing him a little momma".

Derek stuck out his tongue and mouthed the words, "I'm the favorite" as Sarah threw a pillow and hit him in the face, Penelope laughed and said, "it's so good to have you guys here". Fran said, "there was nothing that was going to keep us away from your wedding honey, nothing or nobody", Penelope sighed happily as she rubbed her stomach and watched as Reid came down the stairs carrying Melody.

He put her down at the bottom of the stairs and Fran said, "hi princess", the little girl threw her arms open and said, "nanaaaaaaaaaa" and ran into Frans arms. Melody said, "me so gwad you hewe nana", Fran said, "well nana is glad to be here to, did you miss me"?, she nodded her head and said, "uh huh", Derek grinned and said, "baby, momma and I have something to tell you".

Melody looked at them and said, "otay daddy", Penelope said, "what would you think about us having another baby"?, she said, "weally"?, Penelope said, "yes,
would you like to have a baby brother or sister"?, she clapped her hands and said, "bery bery much". Derek said, "I can tell already that you are going to be the best big sister everrrrrrr".

Melody smiled and laid her head down on Dereks shoulder and said, "me will daddy, me pomise", he tickled her on the stomach and said, "daddy doesn't doubt it princess, not at all". Fran looked at Penlope and said, "are you hungry honey"?, she took a deep breath and said, "I'm starving", Desiree said, "how about some pizza"?, Melody rubbed her stomach and said, "yayyyyyyy pitsa, me loves pitsa".

Derek grinned and said, "pizza it is" as he picked up the phone to order their dinner, Fran and the girls sat down beside Penelope and said, "is there anything we can do to help with the wedding"?, Penelope smiled and said, "I'm so glad that you asked" and they stood there listening as she filled them in on what the plans were.