"Hey Dumb Dumb, you've quite the slugger out there, you sure he's not biologically Teddy's? "a voice shouted behind them.
"Still with the dumb dumb , huh"? Owen shook his head , Teddy laughed
"Oh that's never going to disappear …cause you're still the biggest dumb dumb I've ever met in my entire life". She poked him in the chest
"AUNT MEGHAN"! Allison leapt out of her seat and gave her a hug.
"HEYYYYY KIDDO" Meghan gave her a squeeze
Shocked "What are you doing here" Teddy asked
"I hear I'm hanging out with my niece and nephew this weekend"!
"Okay that's our que to go" Owen hopped up and helped Teddy out of her chair .
"Owen wait ! I want to say Hi to Meghan"!
"WOW LOOK AT YOU"! Meghan exclaimed grabbing Teddy
They both hugged "I'm HUGE"
"GORGEOUS * Megan scolded* AHHH I am so excited for another little baby Owen and Teddy! The world needs more lil strawberry blondes running around"
"Okay, Okay Come on, into the car …. *Owen ushered the two women towards the car as they chatted * Let us go! Allison do you have …"
"Right here dad"! She handed him a travel bag, thanks sweet pea"!
"Owen what are you doing"!? She asked.
"Honey relax JUST RELAX"
Meghan , Allison , Teddy glared at him
"ugh oh…..dad…" Allison said under her breath
"If you tell me to relax , ONE MORE TIME Hunt … "
"I'm sorry …. I'm sorry …. Will you please just trust me and get into the car " he helped her get situated
"Bye Dumb Dumb, Bye Teddy ! I've got the kids don't worry about them"!
They got into the car and off they went. Owen had a weekend of relaxation planned, no phones etc
"Where are we going"? she asked
"Don't worry about it"
"Owen what about the kids"? Teddy complained.
He took her hand "They're teenagers and have people looking out for them… Meghan will be with them and course they can reach us in a serious emergency. Teddy, this weekend, I want you to relax, let everyone do everything for you … you have deserved this for a long time, it's stupid of me that it's taken me so long to spoil you".
"Owen , you spoil me every day"
"Not like this, close your eyes and I'll wake you when we get there"
She glared at him intrigued by his spontaneous gesture
Owen pulled into the driveway of a beautiful cabin, "Theodora … wake up honey "he nudged her awake
"Wow where are we?! It's So beautiful…. Owen"?!
"I thought you'd like it "opening the car door for her and helping her out he pull her into him and felt her melt into him as he rubbed her back, she sighed.
"What is this"?
"I thought you deserved a babymoon/honeymoon we never had one and you SO deserve this and WAY MORE than I could ever possibly give you"
Her eyes pooled with tears
"NO no , don't cry" he dried her eyes
"Happy tears * she commented kissing him * Thank you…Thank you for our family…for loving me".
He took her hand "Come on sweetheart, let's get inside we can have dinner and cuddle by the fireplace" he kissed her cheek.
"I…"
"I know honey" he knew she was tired; he knew she was done, he knew she needed this time alone away from everything and everyone before the baby came.
The walked into the cabin and the smell of something familiar hit her "WELCOME Mrs. and Mr. Hunt we hope you make yourself at home here, tonight's dinner is Roast chicken and mashed potatoes, if you'd like to sit down, we will unpack your bags and get you all settled in… I hope everything is to your liking Mrs. Hunt'.
"It's amazing….. and Just Teddy, please. Owen…." She softly said as she teared up.
"Like it "?
"LOVE IT, but This is too much" she walked to the massive window that opened to the forest below. She shook her head "This is all too much, Owen…it's just me, Theodora Grace Altman, The same soldier from New York you met all those years ago".
"No, you're not just that solder from New York…. That soldier from New York is the Mother of my children and she also happens to be my wife who also happens to being trying to save the world…..
After dinner she was treated to a beautiful bath
Little did they know the publicity that swirled around Teddy and her publicly advocating for stay-at-home orders would affect their kids.
Leo could hear through the door , Allison arguing wth a friend
"ALLiSON your mom is so lame! Must be nce having rich ass parents who can afford for you to stay home and help you wth your academics. My parents say that it's Freaking ridiculous that your mom would say all ths stuff about ths made up "FLU" …. It's just a bug no big deal. "!
"STACY Are you kidding me , you know my mom better than that to say those kind of things about her….. I don't care what your parents are saying… Stacy"! Allison hung up and threw her phone
"WOAHHH, careful mom and dad aren't going to buy you another… that's the 3rd one you've gotten this year"! Leo said
"Leo this is ridiculous I can't believe Stacy is so angry at me for what mom said" Allison complained running down the stairs "I can't believe they left after her interview leaving us to pick up the pieces."
"Ignore her, and what pieces Allison?! If your so-called friend Stacy cannot handle the true, then maybe she isn't your friend". Leo advised.
"LEO ! I would like to …. But What if Maybe mom and dad are wrong in all of this". Allison sat down groaning.
"You're joking right, Allison you heard mom… YOU even said it yourself the country is lacking in empathy…. I know mom was not lying when she was talking about us…. Don't let the naysayers break you".
"I don't know Leo … the more I read … something seems fishy".
"WAIT…You REALLY think PEOPLE like Uncle Richard, Jackson Aunt Bailey Mer, Jo and mom, dad are conspiring with Pharmaceutical companies to what ….. strike it rich? Do you think mom and dad WANT People to die? Have you seen mom and dad come home exhausted? You cannot be serious….Allison. I mean if that is the case then we seriously do not know our own parents….do you think if this was all a conspiracy mom would honestly be working potentially putting our brother at risk? That's not her! Least, that's not the mother I know and was raised by"!
"It's not fair, that we have to be collateral damage, it's almost better to go along with what others are saying".
"NO, it's not, and you know it! IF you love mom and dad like I KNOW you do, then you will stick by them. It is not like they are out to cause waves …. They are doing their jobs. To protect us. I am sorry Stacy is being a jerk….. but that doesn't mean you should give in… you have me… if you really need a friend".
"Dude you THINK you know mom…. ? Believe me, YOU DON'T And Oh boy…. That doesn't sound desperate at all… having your brother as your only friend".
Leo looked at her "what is that supposed to mean"?
"What"? Allison thumbed through her papers on the desk
"That knowing mom comment"?
"NOTHING *she busied herself* forget I ever said anything , would ya"?! Allison ran back up stairs
Back at the cabin
"You think the kids are doing okay"? she asked wrapped up in his arms waking him from a light snooze.
Owen stretched "hmmmm? they're great kids and this one I think is enjoying you not being stressed " he kissed her temple running his hands over their baby feeling it do summersaults in her womb
She smiled "I'm sure, but I mean with everything going on… you think they're being honest ….? They were kind of thrown into the fire without us asking". She sighed.
"We can ask when we get home, but right now I want you to relax and rest and not think of anything."
"I can't help it, I'm a mother -All I think about when not working is of our family and about the kids" she laughed.
"I Know…. Least try….. seriously IF Dan could see us now. Pretty sure he was certain this was going to happen".
"I think so too, and I think Daniel is the perfect name for this little guy".
He stopped and looked at her "Really"!?
She nodded "Yeah, he meant a great deal to us… more so you…. We named our daughter after my best friend so …. It only seems right that we name our baby boy after someone who means a lot to the both of us".
He devoured her lips "Thank you" he nuzzled into her shoulder