NYLON ~ 99 ~ GET SOME REST
Hanna laid Ty down in her crib next to her sister. Then she turned to see JT at her feet trying to help. He was dragging one of the pink baby blankets on the ground.
"Here Mama," he handed it to her.
"Thanks," Hanna smiled, "but I think they might get too warm."
"Okay," JT did his best to fold the blanket back up.
"Why don't I do it," Hanna offered. "Now let's let them get some rest."
She followed JT into his bedroom where she helped him into his pajamas. Then they brushed his teeth and she tucked him into bed before pulling out his favorite story. JT's head rested on her shoulder as she read and by the time she finished the book, he was passed out. She slowly stood up as to allow him to lay his head on the pillow. Then she put back the book and turned off the lights.
Hanna wandered through the quiet flat trying to straighten up before Caleb arrived home from his business trip. She ran the dishwasher and threw in another load of laundry before turning off the lights and retiring to bed. Her head barely touched the pillow before she was out cold.
Slowly rising from a deep sleep, Hanna heard rustling in the room. She looked over to see Caleb, clad in just a pair of boxer shorts. He pulled back the covers just a tad and slid in next to her.
"Hey," she breathed turning over to face him.
"Sorry," he whispered. "I didn't want to wake you."
"It's okay," she replied. "I'm glad you did. I missed you."
"Hey," he glanced at the clock. "It's after midnight. You know what that means?"
"It's Christmas Eve," she smiled running her fingers along his chest. "Looks like Santa brought me an early present."
"I think he brought me one too," Caleb kissed her.
Hanna kissed him back and he propped himself up on either side of her. Her fingertips slid down his back as they kissed again, and again, and again. Then, as if on cue, tiny whimpers were heard coming over on the baby monitor.
"Shit," Hanna groaned.
"I thought they were sleeping through the night," Caleb said rolling over.
"They are," Hanna replied. "They just also happen to be really talented cockblocks."
Hanna got up and wrapped herself in a robe before tiptoeing into the nursery. She picked up Ashley who was wailing and cradled her, bouncing her gently.
"Honey," she cooed, "what's wrong?"
After a few minutes, Ashley's cries died down and Hanna set her back in her crib. Then she checked on Tai who was sound asleep and tiptoed out of the room. She slid under the covers and rested her head on Caleb's shoulder.
"So," she ran her hand along his cheek, "where were we?"
There was no response.
"Caleb?" she whispered.
She was only met with a dull snore as his chest heaved up and down in tune with his breathing. Hanna laughed when she realized her husband had fallen asleep.
"Typical," she smirked leaning back against the pillow.
UP NEXT ~ EPILOGUE
The final chapter takes place at JT's graduation
Guys, it's been a wild ride. One chapter left and then you get three brand new stories. So, here's the deal, TWENTY reviews and you get the final installment of NYLON. In the meantime, enjoy the premiere of Ravenswood tomorrow after the special Halloween episode of PLL!
