“Hello, anybody here?” Shawn called out grinning at Rebecca.
This time when they stepped into the open, Shawn was dumbfounded to see that neither one of them had moved. She glanced at Rebecca.
“Earth to Stacy and Randy! Anybody home?” Rebecca laughed.
Stacy gave Randy a quick squeeze, kissed her shoulder blade and stepped back from her. “I’m pretty sure you’re aware we are indeed here.” Stacy grinned at Rebecca.
Rebecca laughed. “Okay, you busted us. We just didn’t want to intrude.” She said smiling.
Randy turned from looking out at the back yard and Stacy reached for her hand. “You aren’t intruding. We were just taking a moment while Jackson was asleep.” Stacy grinned as they headed towards the living room. “Now hurry up because I want to see my adorable niece and nephew!”
Stacy knelt down by the car seats on the floor and unbuckled Bella, carefully picking her up. She handed her gently to Randy. “You hold gorgeous here and I’m going to get stud muffin out of his seat.” Stacy grinned as she handed the little girl to Randy.
Randy looked down at the tiny baby. She looked like a slightly fairer skinned version of her mother. “She is absolutely gorgeous. I love all of her dark hair. Oh and look her little mouth looks like she’s pouting!” She softly touched the baby’s hair.
Stacy looked up at Randy as she settled Brady in the crook of her arm. “That pouty face she gets from Shawn for sure.”
Shawn stuck her tongue out at Stacy. “Look who’s talking. I remember you pouting constantly as a little kid because you didn’t get your way.”
Randy smiled, enjoying the easy banter between the siblings. As Stacy and Shawn continued to go back and forth, she felt eyes on her and looked up to see Rebecca watching her.
Rebecca winked and asked “So what do you think about her? Do you want kids of your own?”
Randy shifted self-consciously. “I guess I haven’t really thought about it much. She is beautiful though.”
She was saved from any further questions by the arrival of Sam, Jenna and baby Jace. After all the hugging was done, they settled in the living room passing the babies around between them and were soon joined by Jackson who had wakened from his nap.
“Goodness, this is almost baby overload!” Shawn said laughing. “We look like we’ve started up a daycare!”
Sam grinned. “Actually, Jenna and I have some things to talk to you all about.” She laced her fingers through Jenna’s, as she sat between Sam’s legs in front of the couch.
“You are starting a daycare?” Shawn asked sarcastically.
Rebecca rolled her eyes at Shawn affectionately. “Shawn, you’d feel like an ass if she said yes. Quit being a pain!” She said with a smile on her face.
“Sorry, my dear. Go ahead Sam.” Shawn said winking back at Rebecca.
Sam looked around the group. “It’s been a bit of a rough year for some of us. But I think that things are looking up. We have each other and our family is growing by leaps and bounds. We’ve been blessed that Bella and Brady were born healthy and that Jace has come into our lives. Shawn and I have been blessed to also have our baby sister back in our lives and to be able to get to know her again. Because of that, we now have a new member of our family. Randy, whether you like it or not, you are now stuck with us.” She smiled at Stacy, who took Randy’s hand in hers.
Jenna giggled “Can I finish what you’re trying to tell them?”
“Absolutely!” Sam laughed.
“We have two pieces of news that we want to share with all of you but we’ve been waiting until the time was right.” Jenna said watching everyone’s expressions. “First of all, the more recent news is that Sam asked me to marry her and I said hell yes!” She used her thumb to roll her diamond around on her finger so it was showing.
“Oh, my, God, let me see that ring! It’s gorgeous! I’m so happy for you two!” Rebecca said as she held Jenna’s hand, admiring the ring. She glanced up at Sam’s face and winked, knowing this was what Sam meant when she had said she was going to make things official.
Shawn reached out and pinched Sam’s arm. “When did this happen and why are we just now hearing about it?”
“Oww! Jackass! That hurt!” She reached out and grabbed Shawn’s finger, bending it back. “Say you’re sorry!”
A frown appeared on Shawn’s face. “Damnit Sam, why do you always have to cheat? Just because you have two black belts doesn’t mean you have to use it on me, act like any other lesbian and just punch my arm!” Shawn yanked her hand back laughing.
Randy looked at Stacy, leaning close and whispering “So that’s what you meant when you said your sister would lay me down without thinking about it? She has two black belts?”
Stacy grinned at her. “Yes, and don’t think she hasn’t taught us any of it, you’d better behave yourself officer or I’ll make you submit to me.”
“Okay, okay, simmer down you nut jobs! I’m not done!” Jenna said trying to get all the craziness under control.
Rebecca smiled at Jenna with a look on her face like she knew what Jenna was going to say. What the hell, how could she know? Jenna shook her head. “Sam and I wanted to wait until we felt comfortable sharing it, but we are going to be adding a fifth member to our family in about six months. I am almost twelve weeks pregnant.”
“Are you serious Jenna? You mean to tell me it took the first fucking time? You’re just now telling your best friend?” Shawn squatted down next to Sam and Jenna, pulling Jenna into a crushing hug. “I am so happy for you; I know how much you’ve wanted to have a baby. I can’t tell you how happy it makes me that you have found someone that loves you for the amazing woman that you are and treats you like a princess.” Shawn looked at Sam. “I really am happy for you sis, both for your engagement and this baby.”
Stacy ruffled Sam’s hair from behind. “You ladies are killing us here. You’re popping out babies like there is no tomorrow making us feel like old maids. I love you sis, congrats!”
A half hour later, everyone gathered their things to head home. Shawn and Rebecca left with the twins, followed shortly by Randy and Stacy. Sam and Jenna were left to enjoy their home with just the two boys.
Stacy pulled into the parking lot at their apartment complex, shut off the engine and helped Randy out of the car. They held hands as they walked to Randy’s apartment, enjoying the beautiful weather. “Your family is great.” Randy said as they closed the door behind them. She grabbed Stacy’s arm before she could get away from her.
Stacy looked at her questioningly. “What is it baby?” She asked.
Randy smiled. “I love it when you call me baby. I want you to stay here.” She said simply.
“Well of course I’ll stay here, I’ve been sleeping here every night for over a week.” Stacy responded smiling.
“That’s not what I meant. I don’t want you to just sleep here; I want you to move in with me. I want you to live with me. I want to share my life with you because I love you. I know it make take us some work to not step on each other’s feelings, but I love you Stacy. Stay with me?” Randy looked into Stacy’s eyes for an answer.
Stacy put her arms around Randy’s neck, pulling her close. “I want that too. Yes, I will move in with you. I love you Randy.” She said as she leaned to kiss her.
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