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Post by Josephine on Jan 6, 2020 20:17:09 GMT -8
Christmas Day 2019
Alan was finishing up dinner. He knew that it was going to be a full house and he was very glad for that actually.
Stephen arrives with June and their kids Tatum, Allegra, Fleix, Merritt, Diana, Dylan, Elijah and Emma
Hannah was in the living room watching Abigail play with a few of her toys. She was leaning against Liam.
Elisa (who was 37 weeks pregnant) and Rafe arrive along with their kids Max and Ava.
Aaron arrives at his twin brothers house. He gets out and gets the door for his new wife Ronnie. He lets his kids Oliver, Abigail, Madison and Tyler run ahead of them.
Ethan arrives with his twins Madelynn and Anabella after texting Maury reminding her that she was more then welcome to join them if she and her twins wanted.
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Post by starletinwaiting on Jan 6, 2020 20:43:43 GMT -8
Lucy wraps her arms around Alan's waist, resting her head on his back. "It's good to have everyone under one roof again, isn't it?" she whispers.
Once inside, June sets the car seats with Dylan and Diana down before unbuckling them. "Let's go find nana and pop pop," she says, glancing at Stephen. "You good with the others while I say a quick hello to your parents?"
Liam discreetly presses kisses to her head as they watch Abigail. "She's getting so big," he mumbles.
With Max in one arm and Ava in the other, Rafe allows his wife to open the door for him. "Hey, guys! Merry Christmas!"
Ronnie keeps her arms around Aaron. Somehow, a big family Christmas feels both honey and nostalgic. "Last time I had this many people in one house for Christmas, I was invited to my ex's to celebrate with our kids and his new wife. Talk about awkward."
Maury texts back, that she, Sam, and Seb might be over in a bit.
Clare sighs, watching everyone couple off. Her boyfriend is off celebrating with his family so she sends him a quick, "Miss you, merry Christmas!" text.
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Post by Josephine on Jan 6, 2020 21:20:29 GMT -8
"I know. It will be great." Alan says.
"I got them." Stephen says getting out Elijah and Emma.
"She is." Hannah says softly.
As soon as Elisa gets inside she goes and steals Emma from her oldest brother.
"I am sure. At least this time I am sure that it won't be." Aaron says.
Ethan pockets her phone and goes inside.
Leland texts her back. "Miss you too Babe. I will be there soon. I am sure that Mom will let me escape soon."
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Post by starletinwaiting on Jan 6, 2020 21:41:26 GMT -8
Lucy smiles as June enters the kitchen. "How are the newest recruits doing?" she jokes, taking Dylan from her.
"They seem to be settling in great," June says, giving each of them a hug. "And the others are loving having them around."
"It's weird to think that she used to be so tiny," Liam mumbles.
Rafe chuckles, commenting to Stephen, "It's a good thing she's already pregnant, otberwise baby fever would be taking over her right now. Being around all the nieces and nephews always does that to her."
Ronnie gives him a quick kiss. "God, I hope not," she chuckles. "Though it is weird to be around so many kids without any of them being mine."
Clare groans.
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Post by Josephine on Jan 7, 2020 14:29:12 GMT -8
"I know. Times I want her to be little again." Hannah says.
"I know." Stephen says.
"Hey now. They are adorable. How can I not love on them." Elsia says.
"Hey never know maybe one day we may add to it with one. I mean there is always little ones comeing in and out of my brothers."
Leland didn't tell her but he had managed to get away form his families earlier then he told her. He texts her as he gets out of his car.
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Post by starletinwaiting on Jan 7, 2020 14:36:42 GMT -8
Liam smiles to himself. "I'm glad that I get to see her grow up though," he says softly.
"It's cute though," Rafe chuckles. "How're things going with the quads? That's quite the undertaking, four at once."
Ronnie smiles up at Aaron. "I would actually love that. I feel like I've missed so much since the kids went to live with their dad."
Clare gets up and peeks out the window. Seeing Leland, her jaw drops and she races out the door, no coat and only her slippers on her feet. "Leland! Oh my god!" she squeals.
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Post by Josephine on Jan 7, 2020 14:41:54 GMT -8
"How is Stephen doing with the four at once?" Alan asks.
"Me too." she says smiling at him.
"It was a being shock at first once they were all home. I am glad that they came home in twos instead of all at once." he says.
"We will look in to it."
He grabs he and pulls her in to a hug. "Told you I would be here soon." he says before kissing her lightly.
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Post by starletinwaiting on Jan 7, 2020 14:48:36 GMT -8
Kissing Diana's head, June replies, "He is so good with them. I can't imagine doing this with anyone else."
"You know I love you, right?" Liam says quietly, pressing another kiss to her cheek.
"I can't imagine that. Hell, I can't imagine having more than one. But having four and having them come home at different intervals? Geez." Rafe shakes his head.
Ronnie gives him a huge hug. "Thank you," she says softly. "Not that my kids and yours aren't enough. I just miss it."
Clare starts kissing him back as though they haven't seen each other in years. "We should go somewhere warmer," she breathes.
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Post by Josephine on Jan 7, 2020 15:19:44 GMT -8
"That is good to hear." he says.
"I know. I love you too." she says smiling at him.
"It is hard at first but it was worth it." he says.
"I know." Aaron says.
"Lets go inside then." he says taking her hand.
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Post by starletinwaiting on Jan 7, 2020 15:25:42 GMT -8
"Thank you for raising such a good man," June says.
"If You could have anything for Christmas, what would it be?" Liam asks out of the blue. "I know It's kinda late for that now but... You know."
"I can only imagine. How many strange looks do you guys get when you're out and about?" Rafe asks. "Being so young with so many kids already."
"So. You're going to have to introduce me to everyone. Don't worry. I'm good with names. I have a lot of them to remember so I got used to it," Ronnie laughs.
Clare leads him inside. "Do you want to sit in the living room woth everyone else?" she asks.
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Post by Josephine on Jan 7, 2020 16:19:22 GMT -8
"You're welcome." Alan says.
"Other than you and Abigail? Nothing that I can think of." HAnnah says.
"We haven't gone out really yet with them actually." Stephen says.
"I will." he says.
"We can sit with everyone."
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Post by starletinwaiting on Jan 7, 2020 16:34:41 GMT -8
"I'm really glad we met. Thank you for being so good to me. And all of us," June adds.
"Mmm, okay," Liam says, smiling to himself. "I think you'll like my present for you then."
"Oh yeah?" Rafe asks. "But even before the quads, you two already had yourselves quite the lineup."
Ronnie smiles. "Where do you think your brother and his wife would be? Do they even know that we got married?"
Clare leads Leland to the seat she'd vacated to greet him. "There's not much space. There's a lot of us obviously."
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Post by Josephine on Jan 7, 2020 17:06:35 GMT -8
"You're very welcome. Thanks for being so good for him too." Alan says. "Lets get in to the others."
"Oh?" she asks.
"We did. I guess I don't pay attention to them." Stephen says.
"Most likely with a grandkid in their arms." he says. "As for us no not yet."
"You have been around Mom's I am use to it."
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Post by starletinwaiting on Jan 7, 2020 17:19:43 GMT -8
June nods, following Lucy and Alan into the living room where everybody else sits. She finds herself right next to Stephen and Rafe just in time to catch the last half of theit conversation. "They definitely stare, babe, and I can guarantee they'll stare more once we start taking the quads out too."
Rafe chuckles, shaking his head. "Good to see you, too, June. Thanks for the head's up on the stares."
Liam nods. "Absolutely. You want it now with just you and me or when everyone else gets their presents?"
"Grandkids... My kids have just started settling down. Asher's engaged. Gabby is too. Caleb probably isn't too far behind them. And Noah... He's still in high school," Ronnie laughs.
"Oh, I have definitely noticed," Clare chuckles, snuggling up to him. "Just let me know if you want or need to go somewhere with fewer people packed in."
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Post by Josephine on Jan 12, 2020 19:32:45 GMT -8
Alan smiles at his family.
Stephen smiles too. "Guess I don't notice because I am to happy with my crazy little family."
"Which ever is best for you." Hannah says.
"And then mine are even younger." he says smiling at her.
"I will let you know." Leland says holding on to her.
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Post by starletinwaiting on Jan 12, 2020 21:56:50 GMT -8
June laughs, leaning up to kiss his cheek. "You're good like that, aren't you?" she snickers.
"Babe! I want you to decide this," Liam says softly.
"Which I don't mind. You know that. When I divorced Brian, Noah was only three. Asher was twelve. It's hard to believe they were that little."
Clare plants a kiss on his cheek and cuddles up to him. "How's your Christmas been so far?"
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Post by Josephine on Jan 12, 2020 22:05:46 GMT -8
Stephen smiles and kisses her lightly.
"With everyone." Hannah says.
"I know." he says. "Ready for this?"
"It was good. Better now that I am with you." he says
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Post by starletinwaiting on Jan 12, 2020 23:07:56 GMT -8
Rafe chuckles, watching his brother- and sister-in-law. "Oh, get a room, you two," he teases. "Too many kids running around for that level of PDA," he adds with a wink.
"So just to make aure this is exactly what you want: you want to get your present when everyone else gets theirs, yeah?" Liam confirms.
"As ever I will be," Ronnie laughs, squeezing his hand.
Clare kisses him. "I know the feeling," she whispers.
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Post by Josephine on Jan 12, 2020 23:28:04 GMT -8
"Yea yea." Stephen says smiling.
Elisa smiles and leans over and kisses Rafe.
"With everyone else." Hannah says.
Aaron opens the door and goes in side.
"Glad it is the same feeling."
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Post by starletinwaiting on Jan 13, 2020 9:51:58 GMT -8
"Ooh, Rafe, what do you have to say to that?" June teases with a laugh. "Aren't there too many kids running around for that?"
"Mm, no, it's different with us. You know, she's pregnant and all," Rafe laughs, turning to kiss Elisa again.
"Perfect." Liam turns to give her a quick kiss on the cheek. "I know you're going to love it, babe."
Ronnie follows, holding his hand. Lucy waves her brother-in-law down. "Aaron! Hi!" she greets him cheerily.
"Makes it easier, huh? Knowing that someone else feels the same?" Clare says softly, her head resting on his shoulder.
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Post by Josephine on Jan 20, 2020 18:11:54 GMT -8
While Elisa kisses him back Stephen steals another quick kiss.
"I am sure that I will." Hannah says smiling.
"Hi Lucy." Aaron says. HE then does a quick run though of everyones names for Ronnie.
"It makes it very much better." Leland says.
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Post by starletinwaiting on Jan 20, 2020 18:58:45 GMT -8
June kisses Stephen back only halfheartedly. "I'm sorry," she whispers to him. "That just- I love our kids and all but... that felt like a low blow."
Rafe kisses Elisa again and again, whispering in between, "Baby, I love you so so very much."
Liam can't help but grin. "When are we gonna do the presents?" he calls, the question open to anyone to respond.
Ronnie runs through them all in her head, as Lucy asks, "And who is your friend here, Aaron? Somebody special?"
Clare kisses him. "Is it too earpy for me to say that I love you?" she whispers. "Because I think I do."
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