Four years had passed. The twins were now four years old. Everyone always joked that they were mini AJ's because they looked just like her. AJ hadn't dated anyone since John. She was to preoccupied with work and the girls. John had dated a few woman but it was never serious and it never lasted long. It was more for sake of the girls but AJ and John were friends again. It also helped a lot the Bella twins quit the WWE two years ago. It was Christmas Eve. AJ was at home waiting for John to bring the girls back from the hotel. The door opened. AJ stood up from the couch.
"Hi guys." AJ said.
"Mommy!" They both said excitedly. They ran up to her. She bent down to hug them.
"Did you have a good time with daddy?"
"Mommy it was so much fun daddy gave us presents." Halley said.
"He did?"
"Yeah necklaces and a bunch of other stuff." Jessica said.
"That's great." She looked at John. "Hi John."
"Hi AJ."
"How are you?"
"Fine."
"Good."
"Ok time to get into your pajamas." She said looking the girls. "Daddy's gonna read you "The Night Before Christmas" and then your going to bed."
After John read the story he put the girls to bed.
"Girls tomorrow's a big day." John said. "Santa's coming tonight so tomorrow you'll both have presents."
"When does Santa come daddy?" Halley asked.
"As soon as you both go to sleep."
"Night daddy." "I love you."
"I love you to Halley."
"Do you love me daddy?" Jessica asked.
"Of course I do Jessica you're one of my two favorite daughters."
"Do you love mommy?"
"That's enough questions for tonight." "I love you both goodnight."
"Goodnight." They both said.
John went out into the hallway and into the living room. AJ was sitting on the floor wrapping presents.
"They're all laid down." He said.
"Ok thanks."
"Do you need any help?"
"I'd love some." "Knowing the girls they'll wake me up at sunrise tomorrow."
"Alright."
When they got done it was two o'clock in the morning.
"Thanks for helping me." AJ said.
"No problem." "See you tomorrow."
"See ya."
A week later the twins were spending the night with John at the hotel for New Years Eve. AJ was sitting at home by herself. The phone rang.
"Hello?" AJ said.
"Hey AJ." John said. "I think Jessica left Bunny Trixie at home." AJ went into the kitchen.
"Yep it's right here on the table."
"Jessica's ready for bed but you know she won't go to sleep without Bunny Trixie."
"I'll be right there." "Tell Jessica I'm on my way."
"Ok."
Fifteen minutes later AJ knocked on the door.
"Hey." AJ said.
"Hey." AJ went in.
"Jessica look what mommy has."
"Bunny Trixie." Jessica said. "Mommy can you put me to bed?"
"Sure." "Where's your sister?"
"Sleeping."
Five minutes later AJ be came out of Jessica's room.
"Hey AJ." John said. "Do have any plans tonight?"
"No."
"I have a twelve pack in the fridge." "I was gonna have a few wanna join me?"
"Sure."
Over the next two hours AJ had four beers and John had six. AJ hadn't drank in a few years so it was hitting her hard. It was a few minutes to midnight.
"I can't believe it." AJ said. "Four beers and I'm wasted." "I guess being a mom takes the party girl out of you."
"It's worth it though isn't it?"
"Yes." "We have the greatest girls in the world." The ball dropped.
"You know AJ." "It's tradition to kiss someone on New Years Eve."
"What are you getting at?"
"Just a little one."
"Ok." He kissed her. She kissed him back. At first was slow but it gradually became more passionate. They stood up. They kissed again. He picked her up off the ground and carried her to the bedroom. They laid on the bed. They were both undressed within a matter of seconds. Usually they took there time but tonight they just wanted each other. When they were done AJ fell asleep in John's arms.