Escape ( Ash and Mel )

“Maybe I will stay here dad, depends on how much of you and mum I don’t see.” She winked and looked at her brothers mouthing im the favourite

I shook my head. “Is there anything I can do to help baby?” I should probably check on James. His kids seemed to be dealing okay with the help of our kids.

“Yes make sure he hasn’t thrown up all over the bedding  please.” I looked up at him, brushing his hair to the side  “tell him to come and eat, steaks are done.”

I nodded and kissed her before going to wake James. “Hey prick you put alcohol in my drink get up steaks are done!” I said shoving him hard. “Let’s go dick!”

He groaned, mumbling something incoherent “fuck off.” He yawned, sitting up and feeling like shit but his shoulders slumped “I had the worst dream, Taylor-“ andnthen he looked at him and his head dropped “never mind. Sorry man. I should get the kids and head off home.”

I shook my head. “No your in no shape to drive still just come on down and eat char made steaks and the kids have been okay with mine alright so come on.” I pulle dhim to his feet. “Oh if you ever spike my drink again I’ll hurt you!”

“Yeah I deserve that.” He sighed, stumbling slightly on his feet. “What are you going to do about your mother? Talk about a blast from the past.”

I sighed. “It’s odd she was suppose to be dead. But she is back? It makes me think-“. I shook my head I didn’t want to get his hopes up but I couldn’t tell
Char this yet. “Makes me think of Taylor is really dead, or if she somehow knew mum faked her death and asked for help you know. Kind of my mums weird way of telling me Taylor is alive in some fucked up way.”

“Tanner, we saw her body. She’s gone.” He said quietly. “I think your mum is here to help, apart from char she’s the only other family you’ve got.” He said as they walked out to smell the steak “i might move in if char cooks like this each night.”

I shook my head. Something still didn’t set right with me and Taylor’s death. “Hey-“. I stopped him before we got to close. “Remember Taylor and I saw our mums body too and now look. I’m just saying something is off and I can’t help but feel that connect still with Taylor.” I said and nodded. “You can stay a couple night only!”

“Afraid your wife will prefer me.” He teased. “Smells amazing as always Mama Cook.” 

I smiled “I bet anything smells amazing after the amount you drank today.” I plated up Tanners and handed to him “enjoy baby.”

I smiled “I will babe.” I smacked her ass and looked at James. “ o way she would ever prefer you over me!” I winked at him and sat down to eat with the kids as char sat next to me.

“You two are crazy.” I laughed with no clue what they were talking about. “So we found out something today, we’re having a girl.” I smiled.

I laughed. And nodded. “I’m having trouble with lily now we are having another I’m doomed.”

“Just think, you can do it all over again.” I laughed, squeezing his hand. “Who knows, we could have one or two more after this one.” 

Everyone looked at her like she was insane “what!!” The kids all said in union “for the love of god please tell me you’re kidding!!” Noah groaned. “Dad?!”

I laughed. “Well, I can’t promise. Because I do love your mum and I do love when she is pregnant!” I winked st the kids as they groaned. I laughed and looked at James he shook his head.

“You’re insane. Two is plenty for me, you kids are lucky you’re all equally loved and cared for, not many kids get that these days when there’s a big family.” James smiled. 

“Well it helps that your dad is loaded, I only married him for his goods and bank account.” I teased, resting my head against his shoulder. “I’d have a hundred babies with you if it were possible.”

I smiled. “Well if we have multiples from now on it may be possible!” I winked and kissed her head. So in love with her. My thoughts to James I think Taylor could be alive and I’m wondering if he is now too.

“Well one at a time, depends how this birth goes.” I kept eating, noticing he was so lost in thought and I wondered what was going through his mind. Dinner was full of random talk about nothing in particular and I cleaned up then made our way to bed. After my shower I walked out naked, dressing in a maternity nightly. “My feet are killing me, could you massage them for a minute?”

I smiled. “Of course come here.” I pulled her feet on me and began to message them. “I keep trying to figure out why and how my mum is here.” I said groaning because I hate that this is happening.

“Maybe she wants to talk to you? I don’t know. Her daughter died, she probably needed to say her goodbyes.” I moaned as his fingers hit a sore spot “just keep rubbing there, my old body is too tired and sore.”

I smiled. “You’re not old and I love your body!” I kissed her ankle. “Are they sure there is just one in there?”

I laughed “positive, I made them check plenty of times and there is just one baby. I can’t handle a multiple pregnancy, it would destroy my body. I’m just lucky I haven’t had to have surgery to fix my stomach.”

“Your stomach is perfect!” I kissed her other ankle as I started to rub it. “You’re just as pretty even more so really since the first time I saw you!”

I smiled, laying back enjoying the massage. “Well I have aged like a fine wine, and I was young and haggard back then. I still don’t know what you saw in me, but I’m glad you loved me. You were hot, but you’re getting hotter each year, I am loving the grey in your hair you have.”