Chapter 38:

Spencer's POV:

We finally arrived back from our surprise trip, well a surprise for me. Toby whisked me off to West Virginia. I have no idea in the life of me why he chose there, but we had such a good time. The girls and the rest of my family and friends were very relived to find out that I'm safe. Although the girls were mad that I didn't tell them where I was going, especially Hanna.

Toby: I'm gonna have to go to work, they need me in.

Spencer: Really, we just got back.

Toby: Yeah, three days ago. Spencer, I already missed two weeks of work because of that trip. If I miss anymore, I could get fired.

Spencer: Well it's not my fault you blindfolded me and drove five bourse down to West Virginia.

Toby: I know. I really need to go. I love you.

I sigh in annoyance.

Spencer: I love you to.

Toby leaves and I take the kids to school.

Just as Isabella and Mason enter the building, Isabella's teacher comes over before I get a chance to drive off.

Teacher: ? Could I have a word inside, if it's not too much trouble.

Spencer: Yeah sure.

I park the car and follow the teacher inside, with the twins of course.

Spencer: Sorry if this sounds rude or anything, but can This be quick because I need to drop my twins off and get home and do things. I'm super busy today.

Teacher: It won't take a minute. Now, I just want to talk to you about why Isabella was absent from school for the last 2 weeks.

Spencer: About that. I came home one day, shortly before the kids came back to school. I had a surprise. My husband blindfolded me and drove me and the kids down to West Virginia. I'm so sorry, I'll make sure they catch up on the work they missed.

Teacher: Ok. This can't happen again otherwise you'll have to find another school.

Toby's POV:

Tanner: Nice to see you back Toby.

Toby: It feels good to be back. Sorry for taking that trip, but I think it was desperately needed.

Tanner: We all have family moments. Did you know that my granddaughter, Nicole?

Toby: Yes, I remember her.

Tanner: Not only is she engaged, but she's expecting her first child at the end of August.

Toby: Send my congratulations.

Tanner: I will. Now I need you to get on this case. It's on your desk.

Toby: Sure thing.

Just before Tanner leaves the room, she turns and says something to me.

Tanner: Once again, welcome back .

She leaves and I sit down in my very comfortable chair. I look through the case and it seems interesting. I'm unsure about one aspect of it, so I go to Tanners office.

Tanner: Come in.

Toby: Tanner, there's something that's gonna get on my nerves. I just can't process the description, it's confusing.

Tanner: I found that to. If you think your incapable of it, you can't pass it on to someone else, it won't be any trouble.

Toby: I'll give it another go, but it worst comes to worst then that's what I'll do.

Tanner: Ok.

I leave her office, running through the description. Why's it so hard? The description is always the easy part! I sit down and open the file just as the phone rings.

Toby: This is , how can I help?

Spencer: Officer Cavanaugh. We have been invited to a birthday party of Hanna Rivers. Do you accept?

Toby: What day is this?

Spencer's POV:o

Me, Toby and our kids are with everyone at a party hall not far from town. It's a surprise birthday party for Hanna as she we haven't given her a good one these last few years.

Aria: Caleb just texted me, they are in the parking lot so keep quiet and get down. Ezra, get my phone for me please.

We hear Hanna asking Caleb why they are here and as they walk through the door, we all jump out and shout 'surprise'. Hanna starts to cry, but in a good way.

Hanna: Thank you so much.

Spencer/Emily/Allison/Aria: Happy birthday Hanna.

Hanna: Thank you!

Caleb: Happy birthday sweetheart.

Hanna: Thank you Caleb.

Hanna kisses her husband before standing with the rest of us and chatting.

Jacob: Mom, can we go outside to play in the playground.

Hanna: No, it's too dark.

Jacob: Ok.

Jacob goes off in a strop and Hanna turns back to us.

Hanna: I love the music.

Spencer: We knew that you liked them.

Emily: Come on let's dance, I love this song.

We all dance in our group of five. After about 6 minutes of dancing, our husbands (and wives for Em and Ali) take us into their arms as the band is playing a slow song.

Aria: I

Emily: Love

Hanna: You

Spencer: So

Toby's POV:

We are now at home after Hanna's birthday party. Everyone and a good time and the kids fell asleep in the booths. We're now laying in bed, having a mini make out session.

Spencer: I've missed us.

Toby: Shut up and kiss me.

Spencer locks her soft and luscious lips with mine as I begin to remove Spencer's pyjamas. I'm kissing her neck, when we are interrupted by a crying. It's Tommy.

Spencer: TOMMY!

Spencer slips her pyjamas back on and we sprint to Mason and Tommy's room.

Toby: Tommy!

We are kneeling by his bed as he continues to cry.

Spencer: Are you hurt? Point to where it hurts baby.

Tommy shakes his head.

Tommy: Bad dream.

Spencer: Oh come here sweaty.

Spencer takes our youngest child into her arms. She rocks him until he falls asleep. We return to our bedroom, but neither of us are no longer in the mood for sex. We fall asleep and wake up the next day, ready and early for work.

Toby: I'll get the twins ready and we can both drop them to school since we are both early.

Spencer: Toby, you need to remember that we couldn't get to the party with our own car because we need a 6 seater. We had to get a cab and what makes it any different now?

Toby: Sorry! I'll take Isabella and Mason, you take the twins. Well get a new car sorted soon.

Spencer: Ok. I love you.

Toby: I love you to.

We separate with the kids we are assigned to drop to school. We do that and then head to work.

Toby: What is wrong with me, why am I listening to Justin Bieber?

Spencer's POV:

As it was Hanna's birthday yesterday, I let her have the day off. I'm at work with Helen and Kylie. Today is a lot more busier and we are all with a customer.

Spencer: That will be 2,670 dollars please.

The woman pays for what she wanted and leaves. Then I move on to the next woman. After a few hours, we all decided to close up for our lunch break. We head down to a nice, but cheap restaurant. We eat and then feature to the store, onLay to find someone has let themselves in. We carefully walk in, trying not to make any sounds.

Spencer: Hello?

Hanna: Hey, it's only me.

Me, Helen and Kylie scream when we see Hanna walk out of the back room.

Helen: I thought you were taking the day off.

Hanna: I got bored and Caleb had to do something.

Kylie: I'm so sorry that I couldn't make your party last night!

Hanna: It's ok.

Spencer: Hey, Helen, Kylie, why don't you two head home?

Kylie: Ok.

Spencer: So, what did y and Caleb get up to last night?

Hanna: Oh nothing, my mom figured that we would have stuff to do on the night if my birthday so she took them off our hands. Me and Caleb went home and you know did the deed.

Spencer: Well, it's none of my business, but are you gonna have anymore kids?

Hanna: Of course it's your business. And no, I'm not.

Spencer: Me neither, after what happened with the twins, if I went through that again, God, k think it would kill me.

Hanna: Your stronger than you think until being strong is the last option you have. That was a quote from an unknown saucer.

Spencer: Well it's a good and motivating one.