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Back To Basics
Iclose the door behind Tina and a sleepy Evie wrapped around her like a baby koala. It’s barely eight p.m., still early for the grown-ups, but late for the busy toddler.
She was running non-stop since she arrived earlier in the afternoon. She came over fresh from her midday nap, gave Iz and me makeovers, and after her initial hesitation with the guys, she was stuck to them like Velcro.
She ventured out for one on one time as she got to know each of the guys, but by the end of the night, she was giggling like a fool at Jimmy’s antics and cheekily wiping her pizza hands on his pants while he pretended not to notice.
She watched Disney with Bobby, because he’s the prince, of course. And lastly, the scariest of all, by the end of the night she’d carried puppy for protection and ventured toward Aiden. They started by reading books, and ended with her snuggling into his lap like she’s known him her entire life.
Shocked that she’d even approach him, he warmed to her within minutes and curled her ringlets around his fingers while they read.
Eventually, Aiden had to drop Evie into Bobby’s lap and head home before he passed out from exhaustion.
It turns out Tina went for coffee with a man she met through work – someone’s assistant. But after less than an hour together, she left the ‘self-absorbed douche.’“Because douche isn’t a swear word.”
We watch her taillights disappear into the night before closing the door. “Come on, babe.” Bobby takes my hand and leads us upstairs. Jimmy’s still here. He’s hanging out in the living room with Jack and Iz, but they’ll be fine. He’ll let himself out, or he’ll sleep on the couch, I really don’t care which.
They’re all big enough to take care of themselves, so I let Bobby lead me away. Even when he’s right in front of me, he’s so busy and tired lately, it feels like we haven’t had alone time in ages.
Leading us along the hallway with peppered kisses on my temple, he runs his hands along my arm as though he needs the contact. I know I do. He closes and locks our door, leads me to the bed, and flops onto his back with a grunt. He pulls me down to his side and presses my head to his chest, and the instant I hear the ‘thump-thump, thump-thump’ of his heart, I relax.
“Mmm,” he grumbles sleepily. “I’ve missed you, babe.”
“Me too.” I hitch my leg over his and close my eyes. “It feels like forever since we did this.” We sleep together every night. We sleep wrapped in each other every night. But this is different. This is us awake and conscious and seeking a connection we’ve both missed.
“I’m sorry I’m so busy, baby.” He squeezes me tighter. “It’s almost over, then we can go on another month-long vacation.”
I smile and draw lines over his shirt. “That sounds nice.”
“Catch me up. What have I missed?”
“Umm… Izzy had a scan this week.”
“Yeah?”
“Yeah. Bean’s doing great. Two arms, two legs, all the fingers and toes.”
He chuckles and sends his chest bouncing softly. “That’s good news. Do we know if Bean is a boy or a girl yet?”
“Nah, she’s not gonna find out.”
“Has she decided on names yet, or will the birth certificate say Bean?”
“Probably.” I laugh and run my fingers along the ridge of his abs. “The name seems to be sticking. It’s cute.”
“I’m really sorry about missing Jack’s fight today.” He yawns dramatically and squeezes me tight. “I totally spaced on it. I feel like an asshole.”
“It’s okay, we know you’re busy, and Izzy did a great job. She had it under control.” I bring his hand up and press a kiss to his knuckles. "That asshole thought he wassoclever. God forbid Jack have two chicks in his corner.”
“The mouthy ones are usually the least competent. Jack dealt with him exactly how he should’ve. Plus, you’re not just two chicks. You’re Rollin girls. I’d shit my pants if I saw you in the other guy’s corner.”
I pinch his ribs. “Shut up. We were badass. Super formidable.”
He chuckles. “That’s exactly what I just said, baby. It’s like, my eyes are up here.” He drags my chin away from his chest. “Pay attention and stop ogling, you’d hear more.”
