#seriously! she doesn't even know it'll be bed rest only for her! 😭😭😭

[overnightheartbeats]

"Careful what you wish for baby, or she'll have all the tools to be a trouble child. Mom's told you all about the headaches I caused." Trips to the school office or the nurse, depending on the day. "Eh, don't apologize," he shrugged casually, his grin in full view when she patted an imaginary crown. Nothing made him happier than her accepting his family as her own. "We were bound to be dethroned, just glad my wife beat everyone else to the finish line." Something only further confirmed with Julia giving his parents a grandchild. He was so pleased with himself when she smirked. It was so satisfying to see her playful nature in full display. "You have all the power, I am just Julia's husband. Nothing more."

Aaron rolled his eyes at the policy. Outdated and stupid, but he didn't point it out. It was something she knew better than he ever could. Still, it was frustrating. "That's ridiculous, but you just say the word babe. You won't even need to file a complaint. They wouldn't even be able to say it was me, that asshole probably has a long list of people out to get him." He indulged her in the change in conversation, not wanting to give that man more time than he deserved. The sparkle in her eyes meant everything to him. Work was always exciting, but the though of having Julia join him was the cherry on top. Perfect. "Of course. No other way there, you're on passenger princess duty indefinitely. That sounds fun, we add to the travel book as nugget's first adventure. We'll have pictures to show her when she's older."

"Extra sneaky," he joked with a shake of his head. It didn’t matter though, he knew he'd continue to indulge her as long as this entertained her. "We should go to a show sometime, feels like it's been a while. Then, we can talk all night long." Reminiscent of their early days. He'd call, swearing it was for help on homework, and then deprive her of sleep with the most outlandish conversations.

He appreciated her words, truly. Julia's kindness towards him was never-ending, it seemed. Aaron didn't necessarily want to carry this guilt along with him, it wasn't good for their relationship. He knew that much. But, still - he didn't feel entirely comfortable just letting it go. Aaron needed this to live with him, to not forget the damage he caused. A lesson learned, one he couldn't afford to repeat. "You're too good to me amor, I'll never let you forget just how much I love you." His smile widened, and his eyes were almost brighter. "Good, I'm pretty sure that spot has a plaque with my name on it too. There's no getting rid of that one, that's all I need to be okay - to be number one in your heart. You make a good point, and I'll probably need to make friends in Texas. I'll come running to you to complain if he does." The thought of running to complain to his girl was amusing already.

He leaned in to get a better look of her phone screen, that wide smile tugging on his lips as he envisioned what she was describing. "The swing idea is amazing, especially on those warm nights. We can just spend evenings there with our girl. The porch did look perfect for Christmas lights, it would be nice to decorate a full house, and not just our apartment. You know I can get carried away at the store during the holiday season. I agree, it's a good size for us. Room to grow and build our family, room for our visitors, and a lot of space for us to run after our girl. We can plant your favorite flowers in the backyard too, bring some color in." There was nothing more to think about. The ideas were already making his heart beat with excitement. It was an easy decision. "Let's do it. Texas, this house. It's the fresh start we were looking at. After our second wedding, we make the official move. What do you think?" As they continued discussing this next step in their lives, the food arrived and the trays were set down in front of them. "We can even give the good news to Laurel early, you'll have your best friend during your pregnancy. There's another positive there."

Julia shook her head smiling at the thought of father and daughter running amuck. "It'll be music to my ears. Just to hear her laugh and having fun with you, that's all I'd want. I like that. I mean sorry to you and your brothers but I came in to take that prime spot." With that she patted her imaginary crown. "Oh, really? Wouldn't mind?" She smirked and liked that she was given silent permission to do as she pleased the moment she felt the need and desire for him. "Who knew I'd hold all the power."

"I wish. I just can't file a complaint until he does something." The shittiest part was she couldn't do anything unless he crossed a line or put his hands on her. Otherwise it was a case of he said she said. "They said there had to be physical evidence in order for them to do anything. He gets by with what he says only because it isn't physically harmful." She rolled her eyes thinking back to the day she wanted to slap him clear across the face but couldn't. The only thing she could do was smile and take it. Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she nodded her head. "That sounds perfect. Mostly because you'd be driving so I can continue being passenger princess. I can even see if there's anything fun in town while you're working. We could add to our travel book." She smiled against his lips and caressed his cheek.

"So far it's worked out for me." She shrugged smiling like she had just gotten caught in the cookie jar. "Besides, I can't never tire of hearing you talk. When you go into your long explanations of the shows. I like to listen." Being called his sky made her blush. "Always baby."

She nodded not wanting him to carry this guilt along. "I know baby. I love you too. I don't think I ever doubted that. Good. I don't plan on ever letting you go." Julia couldn't help but chuckle. "No one is ever taking that spot from you. I can promise you. Not even on days when I get annoyed. They need some spice in their duo. Besides, Eli would be lucky to have two hot boys to call his own. Though seriously if he gets handsy he'll answer to me."

Taking the phone back she smiled as she scrolled through the pictures and landed on the front porch. "I picture hanging a little swing here on the side. Maybe taking out the third step and adding a deck so the swing could be sturdy and we can rock with our little family there. We can hanging up Christmas lights around it too. I can picture us hanging out here a lot. People watching. Watching our kids running around. Your dad chasing them around. I like that the house isn't too big nor too small. It's the perfect size. Should we do it?"