The following morning Phoebe seems a lot better. She spent the night in between Christian and I in bed. What happened yesterday seems to be forgotten, even though I can tell my very frustrating husband is walking on egg shells around me. Good, I smirk to myself. True to his word, Christian will be taking Teddy to school for the first time in months. As I walk downstairs with Phoebe in my arms the sight of Christian and Teddy sat together at the kitchen table brings a smile to my face. Christian is wearing a black suit, white shirt and black tie and is reading the newspaper, whilst Teddy looks like his mini me in his school uniform slurping away drinking his orange juice.
"Hi Mom!" Teddy grins as he spots me watching him.
"Hi yourself." I walk over to him and ruffle his dark curls.
"Dad's actually taking me to school today!" He beams.
"Wow, aren't you lucky. Just don't expect it everyday."
"I know, I know. He has an empire to run." He replies whilst rolling his eyes.
I laugh at his tone, and Christian looks up at me.
"Good Morning, Mrs Grey. How are you this morning?"
"Very well, Mr Grey. Do you want another pot of coffee?"
"No I'm good, babe. We need to get going soon."
I nod and sit Phoebe in her chair next to my boys and go and get her some milk and make myself some tea.
"Are you working today?" Christian startles me as he puts his arms around my waist and buries his head into the back of my neck.
I smile and turn in his arms.
"No, I thought I'd stay home and keep an eye on Phoebe."
"Good."
He leans forward and gives me a quick kiss and then heads back to the table.
"Dad?"
"Yes, son."
"Can we take the R8?"
"I don't see why not, do you want to drive?"
"YEAH! Can I?"
"No."
I chuckle. Ever the comedian.
"Oh, ok. Maybe next time." Ted tells himself. Bless him.
I hand Phoebe her milk and she practically snatches it off me, and puts the beaker straight into her mouth for a big drink.
"Ana, if Phoebe's feeling better later why don't you both join me for lunch at the office?"
"Yeah, sure."
"Can I too?" Ted pipes up.
"No, baby you've got to go to school, but maybe another time."
"Come on, little man. Time to go."
"Coming." Teddy jumps up, grabs his bags and practically races towards the front door.
"Ermm, have you forgotten something?" I shout at him.
"No, I got everything I need."
"Well I haven't, I want a kiss."
Teddy stops in his tracks and shrugs his shoulders.
"Mom, I'm getting too old for this. It's embarrassing."
"Tough, now come here." He dives on me and I pick him up in my arms and cover him with kisses.
"Yuk." He says in horror, wiping his face with the back of his hands.
"See you later." Christian nods at me.
I walk over to him and give him a kiss too.
"You will. We'll be there at 12. If anything changes, I'll let you know." I smile at him.
"I'll look forward to it." He goes over to Phoebe and gives her a kiss on the top of her head before following Teddy out of the door.
I sigh and sit down with my baby girl.
"Looks like it's just you and me this morning."
She takes a breather from drinking her milk and let's out a giant burp practically in my face. Then starts to laugh. I laugh too.
"O-oh"
O oh indeed.
