Surprise! Happy Thanksgiving from me and Tora! We love you all and hope you all have a wonderful holiday!
Easter Sunday
Mercedes groaned as she tried to put her shoes on, and failed. She gave up and threw her shoes to the side laying back on the sofa. "I give up! I don't wanna go!" She whined.
Sam walked into the living room adjusting his tie and smiled staring down at her. "Baby you ready to go to dinner?"
"Nope. Go without me and let me lie here and wallow in the fact that I haven't been able to see my feet in months." She said, covering her face.
Sam sighed, moving closer to her and lifting her legs to sit next to her. "Okay you have five minutes to tell me what's wrong then we have to go." Sam began to rub her feet.
"Sam I have nothing to wear and I can't put my shoes on and I just feel…off."
"Off like what baby?" Sam asked concerned.
"I don't know. I am cramping and emotional."
Sam glanced at her and ran his hand over her forehead. "If you really aren't feeling well I can call my parents and tell them we can't come."
Mercedes sighed trying to get up. "No, we have to go, they have Shawn, we have no choice. Now help me up."
Sam nodded standing as he helped pull her up. "Let me help you to the room so you can change."
"Sam I am over eight months pregnant with twins and I don't feel well, so either you physically dress me or let me wear these sweats in peace."
Sam sighed as he nodded. "Okay baby, I think I know the perfect dress for you."
"Sam no, I didn't think you would actually do it!" She whined again.
"Shouldn't have offered it. Come on beautiful I got you." Sam pulled her to him and helped her waddle into the bedroom.
"Don't expect me to help you! I am pregnant and tired. Do with me what you will."
Sam raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"
"No! Not like that Samuel!"
He laughed going to her closet and after a few moments he pulled out a dress. "You have so many clothes! But I think this one is perfect." He pulled out a beautiful sage dress that flattered her assets and belly.
She looked up and nodded. "Beautiful. But I am not sure how you are gonna get my big ole belly in that."
He smirked. "I have always got you out of your clothes, I'm sure I can do it again."
Mercedes rolled her eyes. 'We don't have time for you and your games. I'm serious,I don't think it'll fit."
Sam walked over to her with a big grin. "I've heard that a few times from you too." He teased, holding his hand out to her. "I'll make it fit."
She flashed her eyes at him. "I'll never understand your heightened attraction to me while I'm pregnant but it's a good ego boost. What shoes?"
"I wouldn't mind seeing you in heels again but you have some sandals that will match." He replied, pulling her shirt off.
Mercedes sighed looking down to her breast. "Do you think they will ever stop growing?"
"God I hope not." He said, admiring her breast. You sure we don't have time?"
"I am sure." She laughed rolling her eyes. "Also my face is up here." She said pointing to her face.
Sam grabbed both of her breasts. "I know but these are right here!"
"Sammmm." She groaned. "You know how sensitive they are right now."
"I can make you feel better." He teased.
"You are so bad…we don't have time." She moaned out as his hands went to both nipples.
"You're right… I'll stop. Let's get you dressed." He said pulling a knowing smirk. "Lift your arms."
"Are you serious? You get me all hot and bothered and now you do this?!" She shook her head, lifting her arms for him.
"Mhm, I'm doing what you wanted. Happy wife, happy life right?" He said, pulling the dress over her arms and down her belly.
"Well, your wife is not happy right now so that means payback is a bitch." she said softly as she ran her hands through her naturally curly hair. "I am gonna get you when you least expect it."
He chuckled, tying off her dress before pulling her close. "Maybe that's exactly what I want, maybe I'm playing a very dangerous game to get you to fall in love with me all over again."
Mercedes wrapped her arms around him and smiled. "Well you have a long road ahead of you considering I am very much in love with my husband." She teased.
"Well… if you're willing to keep it a secret I won't tell my wife about you." He bounced back, nipping at her lips.
Mercedes kissed him deeply, running her hands through his hair. "I won't tell her, but you are gonna have to make it worth my while."
He kissed her back, slowly backing her up to the bed. "I can think of a few ways to do that." He said, easing her down as he kneeled. "But after we have dinner." He added, slipping her shoes on her feet.
She laughed. "I think I can make that happen, if you are good."
He stood, leaning over her. "I never said anything about being good. No, I think I'll have my fun today." He replied, kissing her.
She smiled. "We will see about that. Now let's get to your parents house, cause I am hungry and tired."
Sam nodded, helping her up lightly tapping her butt. "Look at you, thinking you're in control."
Mercedes smirked running her hands up Sam's chest. "We both know who is in charge here Evans." She pointing over to the left. "Can you grab my bag?"
He smiled, watching her walk away. "I'll get it but not because you asked…"
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. If you say so." She laughed walking out to the living room and grabbing the Mac and Cheese that she made. "Don't forget to bring the dessert. I couldn't make all of them so I made your apple pie and had T bring the rest over."
He frowned. "This new attitude of yours is going to cause trouble." He said playfully.
"Oh? And what's gonna happen if I don't fix my attitude?" She challenged playfully.
Sam grabbed the pies, stalking over to her. "Remember I have no shame and I've always wanted to take you on top of my mom's dining room table."
"Oh? I don't recall that? Maybe you will need to tell me in detail your wishes?" She said walking out of the house and to his truck.
He followed, locking the door behind him. He put the pies in the truck before helping her in. "Wouldn't you like to know?" He replied as he got in, smirking. "Keep acting like this and you'll fuck around and find out."
Mercedes slowly reached over and opened his door. "Do you talk to your wife like this, you dirty man." She laughed.
"Worse actually. She likes when I get nasty with her. Maybe you'll like it too… assuming you get any." He quipped.
"You mean if you get any, I am not quite convinced you are deserving…" She said feeling a pang of pain in her left side. "Real talk, braxton hicks sucks ass."
Sam shot her a concerned look. "Are you okay? Do you need me to do anything? I don't think you felt this bad with Shawn."
"I am good Sam, I think it's different because I have twins." She assured him by reaching over and taking his hand in hers.
She reached over and squeezed his hand reassuringly. "I am good Sam, I think it's different because I have twins."
The ride had been relatively fast considering they lived twenty minutes away from their parents. As they pulled into the driveway she smiled seeing her brothers and Sam's running around playing tag with Shawn.
"I swear they're just big kids," she quipped.
She opened the car door and stepped out, taking a deep breath of the fresh spring air. The sun shone brightly in the sky, and she could hear the birds chirping in the trees.
She shut the door and smiled at Sam. "Ready?" she said, groaning as she began heading towards the house.
Sam looked over to her. "Babe are you sure you are gonna be okay?"
She nodded. "Yeah, the doctor said there would be some cramping, as long as I can talk through them and move I am good. Now lets go before they come looking for us."
Sam nodded, making a mental note to keep a close eye on her. As they walked towards the house, Jason walked over to them with a smile.
"Well if it isn't the one who got away." He teased, kissing Mercedes's cheek.
"Jason, you gonna stop coveting my wife. It's getting pathetic."
Mercedes hugged him . "Sam you got the ring, you really shouldn't be this jealous of your brother." She teased knowing it would annoy Sam.
"Right! That's what I am saying." Jason laughed.
Sam groaned, linking his arm into Mercedes. "Jason how about you go grab the food from the truck so I can help my wife inside."
Jason leaned in whispering to Mercedes. "He makes it too easy to annoy him." He watched Sam's annoyance show as he walked away.
"What did Jason say?"
Mercedes smiled as she shrugged. "I'm not sure, but come on, I really gotta pee."
"Mommy!" Shawn's eyes twinkled with joy as he bounded over to her and threw his arms around her thigh.
"I'm here too," Sam said with a teasing grin.
"Hi Daddy!" Shawn beamed, his face lighting up with excitement. "Guess what I got to do today?"
Mercedes tenderly ran her fingers through Shawn's hair. "Oh Lordy, do I even wanna know? What did you get up to today, my little man?"
"I got to help grandma make the ham. I added the brown sugar and I helped set the timer!"
"Our very own Chef Ramsey, what a wonderful helper you are!" Mercedes praised with pride in her voice. "Let's have a special talk when I get back from the bathroom!"
"Okay!" He said blissfully.
Sam lent her a gentle hand as Farrah hastened over to give her a hug, Mary tenderly traipsed close behind.
"Ah my beautiful baby! You look like you're ready to pop!" Farrah embraced her lovingly.
"I feel like I am about to pop. Baby A. likes to sit on my bladder."
Mary smirked. "I still can't believe you two decided to wait to find out what you are having! How are we supposed to prepare for the babies?"
"Like you would any other way?" Sam said with a shrug. "Besides its two boys, I know it, so we already have most of what we need."
"Sam I swear you are gonna stop trying to jinx us! It could be a girl or two."
Sam kissed Mercedes forehead and shrugged. "Boys, all boys." He laughed because in reality, he really wanted a girl. He loved the thought of having a little Mercedes being watched over by him and her two brothers, but he liked teasing Mercedes.
"Well I need to- Oww." Mercedes closed her eyes as Michael and Dwight walked in the house helping Eric's pregnant girlfriend Jane.
"Mercy baby are you okay?" Sam asked, moving closer.
She nodded. "Yep baby be is playing kickball with my kidney I think. Can you help me sit down?"
"I thought you had to pee?"
"Sam, just help me sit down please."
Sam nodded as Jane moved to sit across from Mercedes. "I swear I have given up on being able to see my feet so if my shoes aren't matching, blame your son. He made me put them on myself."
Eric sighed. "I told her to give me two seconds, but she's impatient."
"You try being seven months pregnant with a bowling ball for a stomach! Scratch that two bowling balls!"
Farrah's jaw dropped. "Wait, Jane, are you having twins?"
Jane's eyes widened as she looked at Eric. "I'm sorry…we were going to tell you at dinner…we found out last month and needed to sit with it."
"Well ain't that some shit?" Farrah said.
"Mom!" Eric said, shocked at her outburst.
"Don't! Don't even start with me, twins don't even run in our family and now I get two sets?"
Mary smirked. "Well aren't you just blessed."
Farrah narrowed her eyes on Mary. "Oh I hope the twins come home pregnant with two sets of triplets."
Dwight and Michael snickered as Jason shook his head. "Um that can't happen, Stacey is gonna be a nun."
"Umm Sam… I don't feel so good." Mercedes said as she squeezed his hand, her face twisted in pain.
"Guys look mommy had an accident!" Shawn cried out, pointing at a wet puddle spreading on the floor beneath Mercedes.
"I think my water broke."
Mercedes, still clinging to Sam's hand, screamed out as a contraction hit her. "Arggggggggg" She screamed out as Dwight fumbled for something to put beneath her in case she gave birth right there.
Michael and Sam gently helped Mercedes up as Jane reached for Shawn who was starting to tremble.
Suddenly a contraction hit and Mercedes screamed out, the intensity of her voice reverberating off the walls. Her fingers found their way into Sam's grip as if to gather strength from him."Oh God I feel like I need to push! That can't be good." Mercedes moaned, doubling over in pain.
Dwight, Michael, and Sam answered in unison, "No!"
Mary moved closer to her. "It might take a while for someone to get here, let's get Mercedes somewhere soft so we can help her deliver the baby."
Farrah nodded. "The guest room is all fixed up and right across the hall from us, so no stairs."
As the guys helped Mercedes down the hallway, Mercedes whimpered every time she took a step or made another contraction without relief.
"I really need to push, baby it hurts so bad… I have to do this!"
Mary shook her head and went into nurse mode. "Just breathe honey, the 911 dispatcher said that the ambulance was coming but maybe we should check and see how dilated you are?"
All of the men froze in their tracks and Dwight shook his head furiously. "Absolutely not! We don't know what we're doing – how can we possibly know that?!
Mary held up a finger, desperately listening to the woman. "She said we need to insert your pointer and middle fingers into her... Her cervix should be right there and you will use your fingers to determine."
Sam sighed, desperation seizing him. "I need some vodka!"
Eric raised an eyebrow. "We have soap and water or Purel you can sanitize your hands that way."
"Not for sanitizing! I need goddamn a drink if I am going to have to do all that. Cause ain't no way any of you are looking at my wife!"
Jason laughed nervously. "I am a volunteer firefighter so I think I qualify."
"You will qualify for an ass whooping if you don't get the fuck away from my wife!"
"I don't give a damn who does it! Someone tell me why the hell I wanna push!" Mercedes bellowed out frantically as Farrah and Mary scrambled to grab blankets. Sam moved quickly, washing his hands with haste while Dwight took Mercedes left hand and Michael took her right. Sam then brusquely lifted Mercedes' dress and removed her panties.
"Never thought i would be doing this in a room full of people, I think your family just ruined foreplay for us." Sam teased earning the stink eye from Mercedes.
"Hurry up, Samuel! Go down there and tell me what's happening!" Mercedes pleaded in a panic.
Sam nodded and shuffled his feet, but he didn't move any closer to Mercedes. Her eyes were closed, waiting for him to touch her, but they snapped open when his fingers stayed still.
"Samuel! For heaven's sake, do something!"
"Mom, I need an estimate of how long the ambulance will take to arrive." Sam implored his mother as he looked at her.
"What's going on? Why?" Mercedes asked anxiously, trying to get up.
"No! Please stay still and don't panic." Sam said reassuringly as he kept her down.
"Why would I be freaking out?"
"Sammy, you're scaring us all." Mary interjected, her gaze now fixed upon him.
"I can see the baby's head."
Mercedes' eyes widened as the realization of what was happening struck her like a lightning bolt. "I'm sorry, I thought I heard you say you could see the baby's head but there's no way that's possi-bbbbllleeeee!" She shrieked out, agony rippling through her body as another contraction hit.
"Okay Sam, the first responder said if you see the head then time is of essence," Mary commanded. "Farrah, help me get Mercedes' dress off and Dwight and Michael, cover her with that blanket. Sammy, it's crunch time—get ready."
"Get ready for what?" Sam asked.
"What the hell do you think she means, Sam? You bout to catch your babies. You know unless you want me too." Jason grinned mischievously.
Sam pushed him away and quickly washed his hands before returning to his spot between Mercedes' legs. Farrah had already propped up two pillows beneath her bottom in order to elevate her position, and everyone was ready for Sam to deliver his children into the world. His gaze met hers and she seemed to read his mind.
"You got this baby, get our twins here safely." Mercedes said.
Sam smiled. "I love you so much, my beautiful best friend."
"You can do this, Sammy," she whispered encouragingly as the pain of another contraction wracked her body.
Sam gave a nod of affirmation before looking at his mother. "Talk me through this."
Mary spoke rapidly into the phone before turning to address him. "Alright son, on this next contraction we need Mercedes to push, and you just follow my instructions as I guide you through delivering their little bodies into the
world."
Sam could feel his heart thudding in his chest as Jason stood next to him holding a fluffy towel. "I got you Sam, you can do this, just take a breath and do it slowly."
"Eric, go in the bathroom drawer and get that blue bulb looking thing. Its clean but sanitize it, we may need it for the babies."
"Ahhhhhh." Mercedes screamed.
"Okay baby you gotta push." Farrah encouraged her.
"You got this baby." Sam smiled.
"Eric, I need you to grab her left leg, Farrah grab her right and push it towards her as far as you can while she's pushing."
Farrah and Eric scrambled to follow Mary's instructions, as Mercedes let out a deafening wail, fingers digging into Michael and Dwight's hands.
"It's alright Sammy, this is a great thing!" Mary shouted over the commotion. "The head should be completely out now."
"Yes, I have it in my hands!" Sam yelled out, disgusted yet in awe.
"Mercedes, another contraction should be coming soon, push when it does!"
Without warning, Mercedes screamed again and pushed with all her might. Sam held onto the baby's head as Mercedes strained against the force that threw her body forward. Within mere minutes, her son was out.
"It's a boy!" Sam called out tearfully.
Jason wiped down the baby's face while Jane rushed in alongside two paramedics.
"Well looks like you guys got this under control," the taller of them said, just as Mercedes felt another wave of pain crashing into her.
"Or not." He added with a grimace.
Sam scowled at him before turning back to Mercedes. "The other baby is coming too."
The paramedic stepped nearer to them and presented Sam with a pair of forceps. "Here cut the cord so the other one can arrive."
With shaky hands, Sam snipped away and went back to helping Mercedes through her labor pain as they patted down his son waiting for the second baby to arrive. Moments later, their daughter came wailing and he was filled with an overwhelming joy more powerful than anything he'd ever experienced before.
"It's a girl, Merce, we have a daughter. A beautiful, beautiful baby girl." He said,tearfully.
The paramedic helped Sam cut the cord as the other put their son on Mercedes' chest. Despite the shock of becoming a father to two, Sam couldn't help but smile at his newborn children as they cried out in unison and nestled against their mother's warmth.
The paramedics worked quickly, cleaning up and ensuring both the babies were safe before leaving them in the capable hands of their parents. Not wanting to move Mercedes, Mary took her leave calling in a family friend and OBGYN to come and check on Mercedes and the babies, and Farrah prepared tea for Mercedes, Sam stayed by her side, still in awe at what he had just accomplished.
"You did it Sammy," she whispered, eyes full of love for him . "We are officially parents, again."
Sam smiled back, taking her hand in his before planting a gentle kiss on her forehead.
"We sure are," he said softly as he held her tight in his arms.
Jane walked back into the room with Shawn, smiling as she saw the two new additions being cradled. Mercedes looked over at them beaming. "Oh my goodness, look at them! They are so beautiful!" She exclaimed, her gaze shifting from one baby to the other.
Mercedes looked up at them with a beaming smile. "Hey, wanna meet your new brother and sister?" She offered.
Shawn stepped forward hesitantly, still clinging tightly to Jane's hand. He looked over at the babies with curious eyes before looking up at his parents questioningly. "Why'd you scream mommy?" He asked hesitantly.
Sam reached for their son, pulling him close. "Well it's because mommy had to get your brother and sister here so fast that it scared her." He explained gently. "But see how calm she is now? Everything's okay."
Shawn glanced back towards Mercedes before snuggling against Sam's chest, comforted by the familiar scent of his father's cologne mixed with the sweet smell of their new babies.
Mercedes smiled down lovingly at her children before reaching for Shawn's hand and placing it atop her own, guiding his tiny fingers to feel the warmth of their newborn daughter's skin then their son's. Together, they all shared a moment of love and awe as they marveled at the beauty of their little family.
Jane shifted slightly in her spot on the bed next to Mercedes before speaking softly: "You did an amazing job Merce - you should be so proud of yourself!"
Mercedes smiled gratefully before squeezing Shawn's hand tighter in hers. It was moments like these that made all of her pain worth it - moments that made being a mother so incredibly special and full of joy immeasurable by any other feeling on earth.
As their family grew bigger with each passing minute, Sam felt his heart swell with love and gratitude for all that life had given him; from facing down an unexpected pregnancy to helping deliver two perfect angels into this world - it was truly an amazing journey.
Mercedes watched amused from the couch as Shawn ran through the house, laughing as he was chased by his father.
"SHAWN, GIVE IT BACK!" Sam shouted, running after the three year old, trying desperately to get the remote back from their son. Mercedes had to stifle a laugh as she saw her husband clumsily chasing the child around the living room.
The last few months had been full of changes and adjustments for the family. After the twins Cameron and Callie arrived, it seemed like they had gone from being just a couple with one child to a bustling household in a matter of seconds. Suddenly, they had three kids, all of whom had their own needs and wants.
But it was moments like this that reminded Mercedes of why it was all worth it. Seeing her husband and son playing together and chasing each other around the living room was something that she had never expected to experience. Sure, it could be chaotic and overwhelming at times, but it was these moments that kept her going.
Eventually, Sam managed to wrestle the remote away from Shawn and the two shared a laugh as the little boy ran off in search of his next adventure. Mercedes smiled to herself as she watched them, feeling grateful that she was able to experience this kind of joy and contentment with her family.
"Now." Sam said, picking Shawn up and placing him next to Mercedes. "We can watch the movie while the twins sleep."
Mercedes nodded in agreement, her heart feeling full from the moments of family love and joy that had just happened. Sam grabbed some snacks and settled in beside her, both of them contentedly watching the movie with Shawn snuggled up between them.
"What time is everyone heading over on Thursday?" Mercedes asked, trying to mentally prepare for both of their families coming over for Thanksgiving.
"Well," Sam said thoughtfully, "I think my mom and dad will be here around 1pm. Your parents should be here a little later-probably around 2:30pm." He paused for a moment before continuing. "And I invited Santana and Quinn, so they'll probably get here sometime in between."
Shhh!" Shawn said, placing his finger to his lips and looking at his parents with furrowed brows. Mercedes and Sam exchanged a glance, both of them amused at their son's serious expression.
"What is it, buddy?" Sam asked gently, raising an eyebrow in curiosity.
Huffing, Shawn crossed his arms. "I'm trying to watch the movie!" He declared. Mercedes smiled and ruffled her son's hair fondly.
"We'll be quiet, kiddo." She said soothingly, shooting a playful glance at her husband. Sam nodded in agreement and the three of them settled into a comfortable silence as they watched the movie together.
After the movie ended, Shawn was fast asleep and Mercedes had gone to check on the twins who were sleeping as well. Sam tucked Shawn in and kissed him goodnight before heading back to help clean up and prepare for the next day.
"I was thinking that we could do a traditional Thanksgiving dinner," he suggested, as he set about tidying up. "Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes...all of the usual things."
Mercedes nodded in agreement as she wiped down the countertops. "That sounds perfect," she said with a smile. "We can plan out what side dishes to make and how much food we'll need to buy."
Once all of their preparations had been made and everything was in order, Sam and Mercedes settled down on the sofa with a glass of wine each. Exhausted from their day but feeling content from all that they had accomplished, they watched in quiet satisfaction as snowflakes began to drift outside in the darkness.
Sam wrapped an arm around Mercedes, kissing her forehead. "It's so quiet." he said softly.
"I don't know how we were able to get the twins and Shawn down but I'm not complaining. I feel like I can finally have you all to myself." She smiled seductively as she moved closer to him.
Sam smirked, gently picking her up and placing her on his lap. "And now that you got me, what do you plan on doing with me?" He teased, gripping her hips and rocking her against his growing member.
"Oh, I think I can think of a few things." She murmured, her voice low and sultry.
She gasped lightly at the sensation, biting down on her lower lip as she felt him respond to her movements. His hands traveled up to cup her breasts through the fabric of her shirt while his lips pressed against hers in a passionate kiss.
Their breathing began to quicken as they explored each other's bodies with eager hands and urgent kisses. Mercedes' fingers tangled in Sam's hair as he moved lower down the curve of her neck with his teeth eliciting a series of soft moans from both of them.
"How long has it been since we did it on the couch?" He asked, nibbling at her neck as his fingers moved lower, teasing her core until she was shaking in pleasure.
Mercedes moaned, riding his fingers. "We-well with th-three kids, it's kinda hard."
Sam chuckled softly, his eyes dancing mischievously in the dim light. "Well then," he breathed against her lips, "We'd better make tonight count."
Mercedes grinned as Sam slowly began to undress her. His movements were gentle and eager all at once, as if he had been waiting for this moment for far too long. She felt herself relax with each piece of clothing that was peeled away, finding a new sense of freedom in the way his hands roamed her body.
"God, you're so sexy," He murmured softly against her lips, before pressing a series of gentle kisses down the curve of her neck.
When they were both naked, Sam moved so that Mercedes was beneath him on the couch. He looked into her eyes as he entered her, taking in every inch of her until they were both trembling with pleasure and anticipation.
"I'm so lucky," He whispered before finally capturing her lips in a passionate kiss. She gasped lightly as Sam's kisses grew increasingly urgent and desperate, their hands exploring each other's bodies with eagerness and need.
Suddenly, all thought seemed to vanish from Mercedes' mind as she felt Sam enter her, filling her completely and sending waves of pleasure coursing through every inch of her body. Mercedes felt all of her senses ignite as soon as Sam entered her. The sensation was overwhelming - she felt Sam everywhere, inside and out, his presence evoking an intense carnal pleasure that coursed through every fiber of her being.
Sam gripped her wrist, pulling them over her head as he began thrusting inside of her. His thrusts were deep and rough,making her moan loudly. Sam's thrusts grew more urgent and passionate as he drove her closer and closer to the edge of pleasure. Mercedes gasped and moaned in response, her body quaking with each movement. Her whole world seemed to be spinning as Sam moved within her, creating an intense sensation of pleasure that was almost overwhelming.
When they were both shaking with need, Sam's thrusts became more rapid-fire and desperate, pushing Mercedes over the edge of ecstasy until she was screaming his name. Sam followed suit soon after, shuddering against her as they both reached their climax.
Mercedes felt content and satisfied as she snuggled against Sam's chest, sighing softly at the warmth of his embrace.
"That... was amazing," she breathed against his skin as their breathing began to slow down.
Sam chuckled lightly, pressing a kiss to her forehead before tracing lazy patterns into her hair. "It was." he whispered back before closing his eyes, feeling sleep beginning to take hold of him.
Sam pulled away reluctantly and smiled at Mercedes tenderly before wrapping her up in his arms once more. "Now that we've had our moment of peace, let's go get ready for bed." He said softly; kissing the top of her head before standing up off the couch and offering her his hand so that they could make their way towards the bedroom together.
After showering they found themselves tucked beneath the covers in bed, their bodies still intertwined with each other's as exhaustion set in. Mercedes looked into Sam's eyes contentedly as she snuggled closer to him allowing herself to drift off into peaceful sleep knowing that tomorrow would bring more chaos as they readied for their families and friends to come over and spend Thanksgiving together.
The days leading up to Thanksgiving were chaotic, as Sam and Mercedes worked tirelessly, prepping an enormous meal for their families and friends while running after Shawn and caring for the twins.
"No, no Callie, don't go in there." Mercedes said, grabbing their daughter out of the cabinet. She spotted Cameron out the corner of her eye, slowly making his way to the oven and quickly darted over grabbing him as well.
"They're everywhere!" She said, wrestling with the two babies in her arms.
Sam chuckled."I know." He said as he paused in stirring a pot on the stove. "Where is Shawn?" He asked, looking around suspiciously. "He's... too quiet."
Mercedes groaned. "Here, take them and I'll go find him." She said handing the twins over to Sam. "SHAWN! WHERE ARE YOU?"
Mercedes scurried through the house, desperately trying to find Shawn. She followed the faint sound of laughter and eventually found him in his bedroom with all of his stuffed animals sprawled out on the floor.
Mercedes sighed in relief as she watched her son playing peacefully with his toys. "Having fun without me?" She asked teasingly.
Shawn looked at his mother apologetically. "I'm sorry, Mommy, here you can play with Pooh" he said quietly, holding up his Winnie the Pooh bear for her.
Mercedes crouched down and smiled softly at her son. "Don't be sorry, I'm only teasing you," she said, pulling him into a hug. "What are you and your teddys doing?"
He smiled, wigging out of her arms. "We're playing 'vengers."
She giggled. "Oh and are which 'venger are you?"
"Cap'n Merica!" He answered, grabbing his shield. "You can be Widow!"
"I think she's more of Storm." They heard, turning and seeing Sam standing there with the twins. "Can we play too?"
Shawn frowned. "No! Just me and mommy." Mercedes and Sam shared a knowing look as Shawn protested, wanting to play with his mother alone. They had noticed that when the twins were around, Shawn had moments where he would become protective of Mercedes and it had only gotten worse as time went on.
Sam smiled at his son and said, "I think we can all play together." He glanced over at Mercedes who nodded in agreement.
Shawn frowned but eventually gave in and snuggled up closer to his mother. "I just want to play with mommy..." He said softly.
Mercedes felt a pang in her heart. "We will play and daddy and Cam and Callie will play too. See we can all play together, right?"
Shawn hesitated for a moment before finally nodding. "Okay."
The family all crowded into Shawn's room, the twins eagerly playing with the scattered stuffed animals while Shawn and Mercedes played a game of Avengers. Sam found himself sitting back and observing as the four of them worked together to act out their own version of the movie, complete with sound effects and dramatic reenactments.
He couldn't help but smile at how excited the kids were and how well Mercedes was able to keep them all engaged in their activity. It was moments like these that he cherished—just being able to sit back and appreciate his family in full bloom.
The game eventually ended with each 'Avenger' taking a bow and declaring their victory over evil, before everyone collapsed in laughter at how ridiculous they'd been acting. After the Avengers game, Shawn shifted his attention to his younger siblings. He fixed them with a determined look before grabbing his blocks and offering them to the twins.
Mercedes smiled, happy that her son was making room for his siblings in their playtime. She watched as the twins eagerly started to join him in building towers and castles, while Shawn happily gave instructions on how to use the blocks.
Sam also noticed this shift in Shawn's attitude and felt a swell of pride at seeing how far he had come since they first had the twins. It wasn't always easy but he could see the love between Shawn and his siblings growing more and more each day.
Mercedes soon called an end to their building activities as it was getting time to put the twins down for a nap, prompting groans of protest from Shawn. Sam laughed as he swooped up Cam and Callie into his arms.
"I'll put them down, Shawn, why not help mommy make the cake for tomorrow?" He asked, kissing Mercedes on the cheek. "Can you check the greens?"
She smiled, holding her hand out for Shawn. "What do you say? Wanna help mommy make the cake?"
Shawn excitedly grabbed his mother's hand and nodded eagerly. Mercedes smiled down at him with pride before motioning for Sam to put the twins in their beds. She then took Shawn into the kitchen, already thinking of all the possible ingredients they could use for the cake.
Shawn watched as Mercedes pulled out measuring cups, spoons, and bowls from cupboards and drawers while telling him what each item was for. She then proceeded to show him how to measure out ingredients like flour and sugar while explaining why certain measurements were important.
Once the ingredients were measured, they began mixing them together, following a recipe that Mercedes had used many times before. Shawn was amazed by how quickly it all came together into a thick batter that smelled sweet and delicious.
As soon as his mom faced away, Shawn snuck his short fingers into the bowl of batter and licked it off with a giggle. He couldn't help but dance from the sugary delight. Mercedes turned just in time to see him going in for another taste.
Just as Mercedes spun around, she caught him trying to dip in for another helping. She smiled at him and handed him the spoon she'd been stirring with. "Here, you can lick this one instead."
He excitedly accepted it. "Thanks mommy. When is everybody coming?"
Mercedes ruffled Shawn's hair, pleased at how eager and willing he was to help in the kitchen. "They should be here soon, buddy. We just need to finish making this cake so that it'll be ready when they arrive."
Shawn nodded his head, eagerly stirring the batter as he helped her pour it into a pan and put it in the oven before washing their dishes together. Soon enough, there was a heavenly scent of cake wafting through the house as they waited for everyone to arrive.
Mary and Dwight were first to arrive, and the timing was perfect, since the twins had decided that exact moment to have a melt down while Sam was trying to put them to sleep.
Mary smiled, taking Cameron in her arms as Dwight grabbed Callie.
"Aww, it seems we came just in time for the fun." Mary said, calming Cameron.
Mercedes laughed. "Understatement of the year, Shawn, is refusing to get dressed and the twins are cranky because it's past their nap time."
"For the record." Sam stated. "I was trying to get them to sleep, but they must sense the excitement of the day."
Mercedes smiled at him with a shake of a head. "Well how about you let your parents try their hand at putting them to sleep and you get Shawn to go get ready. He's afraid if he leaves the cake alone it won't cook. I still need to baste the turkey and get the mac and cheese in the oven, so I can start on the deviled eggs."
Mary nodded as she let Sam and Mercedes lead her to the twins room. "Getting a Ranch home was genius on your part. You have no idea how happy I am not to have to carry this little one up a flight of stairs."
Mercedes nodded. "It was between this and a three story victorian, but this felt more like us. Five bedrooms, four bath. Full chef's kitchen. And two bonus rooms. I get my office, Sam gets his, and theres enough room in the basement for Sam's man cave and my storage room. Not to mention the 6 acres of land just waiting to be added too."
"Hello! We're here." Marcus shouted and Mercedes threw her head back.
"I swear my brother doesn't know the meaning of inside voices." Mercedes said, shaking her head. "I'm gonna shout when his baby tries to go to sleep…"
Sam snickered. "Why take it out on Winnie? She's just a baby." He asked, still laughing.
Mercedes rolled her eyes. "That child hates me so it's only fair, besides everytime I try to hold her she screams."
Marcus walked in carrying his daughter smiling. "It's because she knows you're evil. What up? Where's the twins? What's up, little man?" He said fist bumping his nephew.
"Uncle Marcus ! Can we drive your car again?" Shawn asked, struggling to get out of his dad's arms.
Mercedes looked at her brother. "Excuse me? When did y'all do that?"
Marcus shrugged. "That was definitely Eric. I got a dad truck now, gotta make sure Winnie is safe."
Sam and Mercedes both looked at him with knowing expression. "Eric has twins and has baby proofed every surface at his house and drives a minivan." Sam quipped, letting Shawn down, reaching for Winnie.
Mercedes watched as their niece went to Sam happily before narrowing her eyes on the baby. "She wants everyone to think she's so sweet and innocent but I know the truth." She said, leaning over and kissing the cute girl on the cheek. For a brief moment Winnie seemed okay with her interaction with Mercedes before her little lip slowly poked out and she let out a scream that made them all wince.
Shawn put his hands over his ears. "MAKE HER STOP!" He shouted.
Marcus laughed as he watched his daughter's reaction to Mercedes. "Okay, okay! No need to be a banshee!" He said, shaking his head and trying not to laugh.
"Okay! We got the twins down… aww come here." Mary said, reaching for Winnie. "That scary woman making you cry again?" She teased winking at Mercedes.
Mercedes threw her hands up in defeat. "I literally only kissed her, whatever, I'm going to shower."
Marcus shook his head, laughing. "Think you can get her to take a nap too?" He asked Mary and she just nodded, walking off with his baby.
There was a knock at the door before it opened and Santana walked in with Quinn in tow carrying their two year old son, Erza. He had a big grin on his face when he saw everyone gathered and he quickly squirmed out of his mother's arms running to Sam.
Sam lifted Erza with a smile and hugged him. "What's up little man?" She asked affectionately.
"Auntie Cedes?" Erza inquired, and Sam laughed, shaking his head.
"She's in the shower; want to go play with Shawn?"
Erza nodded eagerly and ran off with Shawn down the hallway to his room.
"Oh wow, Cedes is taking a shower! Quinn and I suddenly feel so dirty." Santana joked.
"Yeah, we should take a shower too." Quinn added.
"No way, there will be no joining Cedes in the shower!" Sam declare
"Aww, why not? Come on, there's plenty for everyone to do around here. I could even teach you a few new moves!" Santana quipped.
"I swear I will never understand the obsession you two have with my daughter?" Farrash said standing behind them. "It's been this way since you were teens."
"Exactly!" Sam said. "Move on, she got a man, and doesn't need to be in a situationship with you two."
Santana shrugged. "I'm just saying, we could all move in here and just be one big happy family."
"And what? I watch all four kids while you two covet my wife?" Sam asked, rolling his eyes.
"Covet, tease, taste…enjoy. I mean the list goes on and on." Santana teased, laughing.
"I don't want to hear all this. You better snap it shut before Michael does, you know he still believes Mercedes is innocent. If only he knew what I walked in on when y'all was fifteen."
Sam turned towards his mother-in-law. "Wait..what did you walk in on? And why did I not know about that?"
Quinn gave him a smirk as she walked by. "You mean your girl doesn't share all her secrets?" she teased. "Where should I put the pie?"
Farrah gestured to the backyard. "We're sitting outside under the gazebo. Sam and Marcus, you two get the turkey and table out of Michael's truck, and you," she said turning to Santana, "Go tell Mercedes to hurry up."
Sam rolled his eyes. "You really think it's a good idea to send her in there with my wife who is currently very naked?"
"Naked and wet and behind a locked door!" Santana laughed before prancing down the hall. "Oh Cedie!"
Farrah sighed. "Yes, because we all know how you two like to make babies on holidays; now do what I told you."
Santana slowly opened the door to Mercedes' room and frowned when she saw the woman standing in front of the mirror wearing nothing but a towel. "Damn-it I was so hoping I was gonna catch you naked," Santana joked.
Mercedes laughed, shaking her head. "I'm sure Sam would just love that." She replied sarcastically. "Where's Q and Ezra?"
Santana nodded. "Yeah, Q's outside with Farrah setting up the gazebo and Erza is playing with Shawn. It is going to be gorgeous out there tonight! I think we're just waiting on Eric and Jane."
Mercedes nodded. "Okay, I'll hurry and get dressed. Can you tell Sam that Shawn needs to get dressed too?" She asked, walking over to her closet.
"Or I could help you get ready and then let Sam know," Santana joked which caused Mercedes to laugh.
"I'd bet you twenty bucks that Sam will be here in two minutes."
Santana thought about it for a moment before increasing the stakes. "Forty if he shows up in one minute." Mercedes agreed without hesitation.
"You're on." She said as she pulled her dress out of her closet and started to change.
As Mercedes finished getting ready she looked at her watch, surprised that after five minutes, Sam hadn't showed up. "Well damn, I guess he really isn't threatened by you anymore." Mercedes teased.
"Well where's the fun in that! Now I gotta find a new way to annoy him."
Mercedes laughed as she finished getting dressed before they both could head out back.
Meanwhile, outside Farrah was finishing setting up the gazebo when Sam and Marcus arrived with the turkey. Quinn was watching Ezra and Shawn as they played on the swing set.
Farrah sighed in relief as Sam and Marcus set the turkey down on the picnic table. "Thank you, guys!" she exclaimed. "You know what? I think this is going to be the best Thanksgiving yet! Now all we need is everyone else to show up so we can get started."
Sam nodded, smiling. "Well, I guess that means Eric and Jane should be here soon too." He said looking around, admiring all the hard work everyone put in. "I'll go check the twins and Winnie."
Mercedes led Santana to the back, smiling as her mother took charge of the set up, even though it wasn't her house, Farrah knew how to command a room. Sam came back expertly carrying the twins and Winnie, followed by Eric and Jane with their twins Ava and Alex.
"Hey! We're here, we made it!" Jane said, quickly taking her jacket off.
Farrah smiled warmly at them and hugged each of them in turn. "Welcome you two, I'm so glad you could make it!"
"Thanks for coming, everyone! Now let's get this Thanksgiving started shall we?" Farrah said, clapping her hands together as she looked around at all of them expectantly. They sat down happily amidst laughter and conversation as they passed around dishes of freshly cooked turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing, cornbread, cranberry sauce and an assortment of pies for dessert.
As Mercedes stared out at her family, smiling as they set the table and talking, laughing she realized that this was the life she wanted. A beautiful family with Sam, and their kids. Seeing her parents and his mingling with her siblings, her friends.
This was the dream that she had, the life she wanted. No drama, no issues, just love sweet love. She looked over to the table and locked eyes with Sam. She blushed as he winked at her. Feeling her emotions stirring. This was everything.
The next chapter will be the last and it will be a Christmas finale!