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Chapter 3
Red's POV
I'm at Kenny's house watching the kids while he's at Happy Hour with Stan and Kyle. I've already put Johnny to bed and Sadie is getting ready for bed. In the meantime, I'm on Pinterest looking up some ideas for our wedding! It's only a month away! I've been dreaming of this day for so long and I can't believe it's finally happening!
I hear the door open and I look up and smile. "Hi honey!" I greet Kenny when he walks in the door.
"Hi!" He walks over to me and kisses me. "In another month, this will be permanent. Except hopefully in a bigger home!"
"I can't wait!"
"What are the kids doing?"
"Sadie is taking a shower and Johnny is asleep." I inform him.
"Good, because I need to talk to you about something." He sounds really serious.
"Sure, what is it?"
He sits down next to me. "We never talked about having kids."
Wow, I never expected this to be the topic of conversation. "I didn't think you wanted anymore."
"What do you want?"
I shrug. "It would be nice, but I'm fine with Sadie and Johnny."
"Are you sure?"
I nod. "Yeah."
"I don't want to ignore your desires. If you want a baby, please tell me."
I raise my eyebrow. "Where is this coming from?"
"I realized we never discussed it."
I laugh. "It's really not a big deal."
"It kind of is. I don't want you to be upset if you never have a child of your own."
"I'll have two great step kids! Besides, they're 12 and 10. Do you want to start over with a baby?"
I notice he hesitates to answer the question. "Honestly, I hadn't thought about it. But I'm willing to do it if you want one."
I smile at him. "I don't think we should worry about it. If it's meant to be it will happen."
"Are you sure?"
"Positive!"
He kisses me. "You'll tell me if you change your mind, right?"
"Of course." I raise my eyebrow. "Do you want another baby or something?"
"Well…" He looks away.
"Well what?"
"If I'm going to be honest, I don't. Kids are a lot of work especially babies. My kids are at an age where they're a little more independent and I don't think I can go back."
"I completely understand. So that settles that, it doesn't matter to me and you don't want one so no baby for us!"
"You're not mad?"
"Why would I be?"
Kenny shrugs. "I don't know. I guess it could come off as a little selfish."
I shake my head. "Not at all. You want what you want."
"But I don't want to deprive you."
I chuckle "I'm ok, really!"
"Are you sure?"
"Yes!" Now I'm getting slightly annoyed that he keeps asking me. It's like he wants me to change my mind.
"Sorry, I just wanted to be sure." He kisses me. "I just want you to be happy."
"I am happy!"
"Good."
"I have you, that's all I need!" We kiss again. I won't lie, I really do want a baby, but I know he's had a hard time raising his kids especially as a single father. I understand why he wouldn't want to start over. It's ok though. I guess I get to skip the infant and toddler years and get to enjoy the fun tween and teen years! It's going to be great! Just great…
Kenny's POV
Johnny and Sadie are packing up to spend the weekend with their grandparents. I'm going to pick up Red for a date. It's rare that we spend any alone time together so I'm going to take advantage while the kids are gone.
Sadie comes downstairs without her suitcase. "Are you done packing?" I ask her.
She nods. "Yes, but I would like to talk to you about something before we leave. Something that's been on my mind."
"I'm all ears."
"I overheard you and Red talking the other day. Please don't have another baby!"
I'm taken aback by that. "We're not, but why do you say that?"
"Babies change everything and we have a good thing going right now!"
"Come on Sadie…"
"I'm serious. No offense daddy, but you can't focus when you have someone helpless to take care of."
I raise my eyebrow. "What do you mean?"
"Look at how you were when Kevin lived with us."
"Uncle Kevin..." I correct her.
"When Kevin was here, he was your primary focus. If you have a new baby, that will be your primary focus. You'll have a new wife and new baby. Where will Johnny and I fit in?"
"Come on Sadie. You know that's not true."
"Of course it is. It's always been that way. Johnny and I tend to get put on the backburner when you have someone else to take care of." She gives me sad puppy dog eyes. "It's not fair to us…"
I sigh. I really thought we were past this. "Well you have nothing to worry about because Red and I decided we're not having a baby."
"Oh...well forget I said anything!" She gives me a kiss on the cheek. "I love you daddy!"
"I love you too." Just then, we hear the sound of a horn honking.
"That must be grandma and granddad! I'll get Johnny!" Sadie tells me before rushing upstairs.
Moments later, the two of them come downstairs with their suitcases. I'm getting ready to hug them just as there's another honk. "It would be easier if they just came to the door…" I mumble.
"Bye daddy!" Sadie hugs me.
"See you dad!" Johnny gives me a high five.
"Bye! Have fun!" They leave. I head upstairs to get ready for my date for Red.
About a half hour later, I send Red a text letting her know I'm on the way. I grab my jacket and head towards the door. I open the door and my eyes widen when I see...
"Tammy?" My mind has to be playing tricks on me.
She smiles. "Hi there Kenny!"
