Chapter Twenty Six

Trinity

We’d just touched down in the states after a grueling flight. I was sitting outside the airport, guarding our luggage while Stephen fetched our car from long-term parking. I was in dire need of a shower and couldn’t wait to see our little ones. I was braiding my hair to keep it out of my face when I looked up to see Stephen standing there, watching me.

“Sorry, babe, I didn’t hear you come back,” I said, surprised.

He started walking towards me. “You know, baby momma, I love this look on you.”

“What look, babe?”

“These pigtails. I can definitely picture myself holding onto them while I take you from behind.”

“You’re such a perv,” I laughed, playfully slapping his chest as we loaded the bags into the car.

“I can’t wait to see our little ones. You think they’ve forgotten us already?”

“Absolutely! You know Uncle Clint has spoiled them rotten. And your little one in here is never going to forgive you for all the ways you violated his momma over the last few days.”

“But did momma tell baby pea pod 3 how much she loved it?”

I reached over and rubbed my hand over Stephen’s thigh as he winked at me. We set off for Clint and Mia’s place.

Thankfully, traffic was light at this time of day. We were both eager to see our babies. We decided to surprise them by not ringing the doorbell. Clint answered the door.

“Hey guys, welcome back. You have a good trip?” He gave me a quick kiss on the cheek and hugged Stephen.

“Great time, hun. Thank you. How were our little ones for you?”

“They’re great kids, hun. No problem at all. Come through, they’re out back playing now.”

We followed Clint through the house and saw our babies playing through the door. We tried to sneak in, but our little ones heard the door and turned to look.

“Dada dada,” Olivia called.

“Daaaaaaa,” Nate echoed.

Our babies raced towards us as fast as their little legs could carry them. We scooped them up, showering them with kisses.

“Aww, hi baby girl. Mommy and daddy missed you,” Stephen cooed.

“Yes, we did. So much, little man. Were you good babies for Uncle Clint and Aunt Mia?”

“They were great, guys. Honestly, not a trouble at all. Welcome back,” Mia said, giving me and Stephen a kiss.

“Where’s my favorite little nephew, babe?”

“He’s crashed out. Got himself too excited.”

“Cute! We brought him some presents for when he wakes up.”

“Thanks, babes. That’s sweet of you guys. So, what’ll it be? Tea, coffee, or something stronger?”

“I’ll take a tea and come help you, babe. I need a water too. I’m so dehydrated right now.”

“Coffee for me, thanks, hun.”

Mia and I went inside to get the drinks. I filled her in on the trip and said we’d give them the full rundown when we caught up with them later this week.

“Why don’t you all come for dinner Friday night? Dave and Flick are dying to see you guys too.”

“That would be great, babe. Feels like forever since I’ve seen everyone. And my scan is on Wednesday afternoon, so I can share the news with everyone.”

“I’ll let Luke and Todd know too then. You won’t be the only one sharing news.”

“You and Clint again?” I nearly screamed, I was so excited.

“Hahaha, no, girl. Not us. Just quietly, Flick and Dave found out they’re expecting. She told me yesterday. She’ll be so excited to tell you all, so keep it hush-hush.”

“Awww, I’m so happy for them. Now we just need to get them down the aisle too.”

“Hahahaha, tell me about it! So, how are you and Clint going with it? Stephen mentioned he said you guys were going to try again?”

“We’re just starting now, babe. You know what it’s like when you first come off birth control again.”

“Ugh, I wish I had the chance to get on birth control again after these two. Then I wouldn’t be feeling so bleh now.”

“Hey! You take that back right now, doll.”

We hadn’t heard Stephen come in, but the moment he said that, Mia and I burst out laughing.

“Take it back…”

“Can you hear something?”

“Nope, not me.”

“Bad momma.”

I winked at him and blew him a kiss. “Separation anxiety already, babe?”

“Nah, just need to take a piss.”

“Really? Couldn’t just say I need to use the bathroom?”

“What? Mia’s my sis and you’re my wife. No airs and graces, baby.”

“Get going already.”

“Wanna hold it for me?”

“Ugh, fuck off already. You boys, sometimes, honestly.”

“Hahahaha.”

“Hey, I’ll have you know I’m all man, thank you very much.”

“With an adolescent mentality.”

“Hahahahaha.”

“Burn!”

“You can fuck off too. You’re supposed to be on my side. You’re on daddy’s side, aren’t you, little princess?”

He leaned over to try and kiss Livy, who Clint was holding now. She gripped onto Clint tighter.

“Well, shit. Looks like daddy is out in the cold now.”

“Seriously, Stephen, would you just piss already?”

“Hahahaha, no, momma. I’m using the bathroom, thank you very much.”

I rolled my eyes at him, a smirk on my face, as Mia burst out laughing.

We’d taken our drinks outside while watching the twins play. After about an hour, we heard Willie starting to cry.

“I’ll get him, babe. He’ll be so excited to see you guys.”

It wasn’t long before Clint came back down, holding Willie’s hand. His little face lit up the moment he saw us.

“Auntyyyyy.”

“Hi, baby boy. I missed you.”

I scooped him up, covering him in kisses as he gripped me back. Of course, my nephew hadn’t changed since he was a baby and went for the tit grab again.

“Boobie.”

“Ahahahaha.”

“Ahahahaha.”

“Ahahahaha.”

“Well, fuck. Your boy is definitely going to be a tit guy.”

“Tit.”

“No, don’t you go repeating your Aunty’s naughty words, you cheeky monkey.”

I started tickling him and he giggled his head off.

“You wanna blunt, mate, while you’re here?”

“You mind, babe?”

“Not at all.”

Mia - “Mind if I join them, babes?”

Trinity - “Not at all, don’t let me stop you guys. If this guy could keep his dick in his pants, I’d be right there with you.”

Stephen - “Hey, you never complained before.”

Trinity - “And that’s why we’re in this situation.”

Clint - “Hahaha, let’s just hope this little bug wasn’t conceived on the kitchen bench, hey!”

Stephen - “Hahaha.”

Trinity - “No, probably your guest room.”

Clint - “Hahaha, wait, what?”

Mia - “Hahaha.”

I watch the three kids head down for a smoke further down the yard. Clint and Mia’s pup, Gerrard, comes into view, our Shankly’s brother.

After about ten minutes, they head back up and we settle down on the patio, just relaxing and talking. Stephen is pleasantly high now and he always gets a bit of a horn on when he is, so he’s moved next to me with his arm around my shoulders, kissing my neck occasionally between conversation as I stroke his thigh.

Clint - “Would you look at these two, babe? I bet they didn’t leave the bed the whole time.”

Mia - “Maybe that’s what we need, baby.”

Clint - “Don’t have to ask me twice. Lucky they were already pregnant or we would have them announcing after that for sure.”

Stephen - “Hahaha, seriously though guys, if you wanna get away for a bit just say the word. We’d be more than happy to take care of Willie for you.”

Willie - “Yeah, uncles.”

Stephen - “Yeah, buddy, you know it. We can have pizza and talk about babes.”

Willie - “No milk.”

Stephen - “Oh yeah, buddy, these babes have milk, don’t worry about that.”

Trinity - “Ahahaha, stop corrupting your nephew.”

I slap my husband on the thigh.

Clint - “To be fair, we all saw that tit grab earlier, I don’t think he needs any help, babe.”

Mia - “Hahaha, he really doesn’t.”

Mia - “Oh, baby, I’ve told them to come for dinner Friday and we’ll get Dave and Flick, Luke and Todd over too.”

Clint - “Yeah, sounds good, babe. It’s been a while since we’ve all chilled together.”

We’d been here for a few hours now and Livy was starting to get grizzly because with all the excitement they hadn’t had their nap during the day. She was now up on my lap with her head resting on my chest and stroking her hand through my hair as I tickled her back.

Olivia - “Momma, kiss.”

I lean down and give my daughter a gentle kiss.

Trinity - “I know, baby, you’re getting tired now, aren’t you?”

Stephen reaches across and strokes our daughter’s head softly.

Stephen - “You ready to go home, little princess? Come here, baby girl.”

Stephen opens his arms out for Livy and she jumps over, resting her head on her daddy’s shoulder.

Trinity - “We should probably get going, guys, before little princess here turns into Prima Donna.”

Mia - “All good, babes, we’ll see you before Friday anyway.”

Stephen - “Thanks again, guys, we really appreciate it. Love you both and love you, little dude. See you Friday, okay, my man?”

Willie comes racing over.

Willie - “Love you, uncle.”

Stephen - “I love you too, buddy. Be good for mommy and daddy, okay?”

Willie - “Knuckles.”

I smile as Stephen bends down, giving Willie a big kiss and cuddle and knuckles before Willie turns to me.

Willie - “Kisses, Aunty.”

Trinity - “Bye, baby boy, love you.”

Willie - “Love you bigger.”

Trinity - “Love you most.”

I smile as he walks over to Nate and they hug goodbye. Little madam isn’t letting her daddy go now, so he’s fresh out of luck there.

Trinity - “Love you both, thank you again.”

Clint - “Love you guys too, drive safe and we’ll speak soon.”

Mia - “Love you all. Bye, babies. Aunty Mia and Uncle Clint will miss you.”

We wave goodbye and head out to the car. Trying to keep the twins awake for the ride was a bit of a battle, but we wanted to get them fed and bathed before bed.

Thankfully, even though it’s a two-man effort, we get them sorted and into bed in no time.

Stephen - “Shower time.”

Trinity - “Ugh, you took the words right out of my mouth.”

Stephen - “It must have been while you were kissing me?”

I actually burst out laughing.

Trinity - “Hahahaha, did you just quote Meatloaf back at me?”

Stephen - “Hey, I thought that was pretty good considering how fucking tired I am right now.”

Trinity - “Come on then, let momma wash you too then and get you tucked into bed.”

Stephen - “Yes, momma.”

He winks at me and sets the alarm as we head upstairs to our bathroom. After a long hot shower, we’re getting dressed and pulling our blankets back to get into bed.

Stephen - “You know, I don’t think even in high school I was in bed this early.”

Trinity - “Well, baby, you are getting older now.”

Stephen - “Will you still love me when I’m old and grey?”

Trinity - “What do you mean, when?”

Stephen - “Hey! I have feelings, you know.”

Trinity - “Awww, come here, my biggest baby boy, tell me if you can feel this.”

I pull my husband into my arms as I lay on my back and he rests his head on my chest, his arm wrapped around my waist. I’m slowly stroking one hand up his forearm like he likes while the other is dragging my nails through his head.

Stephen - “Mmmm, night, baby, I love you.”

Trinity - “I love you, daddy, sweet dreams.”

I kiss him softly on the lips and settle in, letting exhaustion take over.