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Chenford week 2025 prompt pillow talk and free choice.

Tim has a moving date the boys start dance class, Things with Lucy move up a step.

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Tim has an exam in four days he wants to up his pay by becoming an advanced EMT, or an AEMT, he didn't get that option in England.

“Timothy honey, I can’t drop the kids today, you are gonna have to take them with you”. His Mom calls, “Mr Grey is driving me to Colorado to stay with my sister”

“And you are telling me at 4.30 in the morning? Didn't you know this last night? I can't just drive them around in an ambulance until school starts Mom”.

“They would love that especially Liam, he’s so much like you”. She smiles fondly.

“Wow, love it or not I can't take them Mom, it’s my job not happy hour, you know I have an exam this week, how long are you going for”?

“A week, can't your Lucy person watch them until school starts, I'm sure if you're sleeping with her she won’t mind”. She says as she checks her bag, Tim blinks back the sleep in his eyes.

“I’m not, and even if I were the kids are Isabel’s and mine, not Lucy’s responsibility, you are unbelievable, I can't believe the kids were so excited to get here to see you, ok I'm gonna have to call and see if I can get a later shift” He calls work explains the situation and they agree to let him start later but only for today.

He thanks them deciding to call Genny, it will only be for two days as he has the weekend off. “Have you heard about your house yet? How soon are you moving in”? Helen calls from the kitchen, travel mug in her hand.

“Two weeks Mom, are you that eager to get rid of us”. He grumbles.

“No honey, but it’s been four months and you did say temporary, and well, Mr Grey doesn't feel comfortable coming over with all of you here”.

“You're sleeping with Mr Grey? Wow and you have the audacity to judge me, is that where you go the nights you stay at a friend’s house? He air quotes as he says the last part. You know he’s married right”?

Tim grew up here and Wade, Luna Grey and their daughter were his and Genny’s lifeline when his father was in one of his moods (as his mother called it) he hasn't spoken to him since he’s been back though, hasn't had time to catch up, he’s seen him pick Helen up to take her shopping but not interacted with him.

“Don’t jump to conclusions Timothy, and Luna left a year ago, she moved to New York to be closer to Dominique, when Wade refused to retire she divorced him, he’s my friend”.

“Pots and kettles come to mind Mom, you jumped first, ok what time are you leaving? I need to shower before the boys wake up”.

“He should be here at five, go, hurry up, they don't usually start rousing till after 6 anyway”.

Tim drinks the last of his coffee and heads for the stairs, he doesn't want to be mad at his Mom but she makes it so easy, it's almost like she needs to push his buttons.

He gets to work a little after 8.30, losing his driving position, relegated to the passenger seat in the ambulance, he hates not driving so this adds to his mood. Nell is driving, “ Who spat in your coffee this morning Bradford”. She asks as she pulls out of the bay.

“I'll give you one guess”. He says looking out of his window.

“Mom huh”? He moans about her a lot at work apparently.

“Yup, she told me this morning she's going away for a week and now I have to find childcare between 5am and 8am, she drives me crazy”.

“You know the dance school, the one the hot brunette owns, the hot brunette you happen to be dating, they run a service for that, hasn't she told you”?

“Service? No, she knows I'm a little independent so…. She has asked me to drop the boys by to see if they like it, But Dancing, I don't know if my boys will go for that”.

“Look the guy who works there used to be a teacher, he’s married to one of the other women there, he has painted up an old school bus and once dance class finishes he drives them to school or preschool, he’s all checked out by the cops, he’s cool, it’s safe, my Ellie goes on the days I can't find a sitter, and classes start at five”.

“For 3 hours”? He gasps.

“No silly, Like I said the guy was a teacher so once class is done there are some tables out back he makes them pancakes and fruit and the little ones can draw or play Legos until they leave, talk to her, she might be wary of bringing it up, might not want to overstep, ask her on your next date, you have hot one arranged right”? .

“We have had six amazing dates, she works, I work and I have the boys, it's not always that easy, but yeah we are taking the boys to the movies Saturday”.

“My Ellie is four, we live alone, any time you want….. Privacy… just let me know, they can camp out at my house, I can build them a pillow fort, I promise they'll love it”. She grins. Nell only knows he is dating Lucy because two weeks ago she asked him on a date after shift, he had bumbled his way through an explanation of why he couldn’t take her up on that, (awkwardly).

“We haven't even thought about privacy yet, but thanks for the offer, all our dates have been kid Centric so far”.

“Are we talking about the same Lucy? I know one of her exes, Emmett, that girl likes sex, she wore him out, I think she broke his cock, anyhow he dumped her by text, he said she wasn't one for waiting and, she’s a freak in the sheets.”

“What? How do you know all this”? He glares at her, and why would you tell me? If Lucy wants me to know this stuff she will tell me herself, and as for the sex.… we agreed to wait, we want to really get to know each other first”.

“That's going well huh? She hasn't even told you about the preschool lessons”. He is very glad when they get a call, some kid has taken a tumble off an electric scooter and has broken his leg, Tim calls his Mom, the kid is 11 and should be in school, he needs her permission to administer meds and once that’s all in place she says she will meet him at the ER, Tim applies a temporary tourniquet, he sits with him in the back until he is handed off to a nurse.

He calls Genny at lunchtime, she says she would love to have the boys but their school is in the opposite direction of her boys which makes it impossible. After four non emergency calls he heads to pick the boys up deciding to go to the dance school, to talk to Lucy.

“How would you feel about going to Lucy’s school”? Tim asks as he straps them into their seats.

“To dance Daddy”? Logan asks.

“Yeah, I mean you would be getting up earlier, but it would really help Daddy out until my hours change”.

“My teacher says if I wanna be the best football player in the whole world I'm gonna have to learn.… it's a dance but I can't remember what he called it”. Liam scrunches his nose up adorably.

“Ballet? Yeah they tell you that in highschool too, it makes your muscles more supple, even Daddy had to do it for while, so what do you think?wanna go ask if she has space in her class”?

Liam nods, TJ claps excitedly but Logan looks uncertain. “Grandpa in England says dancing is for girls or gays”.

“What did you say”? Tim almost slams the breaks on, “He said that when”?

“When we FaceTimed last a week ago, I told him Lucy was real pretty and you was growed ups, I told him she had a school to learn dancing, and Grandpa said…”

“I heard you the first time, can you please not repeat what he says, I will stop contact altogether if he keeps teaching you this inappropriate stuff, Everyone is allowed to sing or dance if that is what they like doing, it doesn't matter your gender or whatever”.

He drives with his jaw clenched, gripping the wheel, it seems like everyone is going out of their way to piss him off. He parks in the lot of the school as there are only two cars today. He lets the boys out and TJ takes off running through the open door.

Lucy is dancing with a young Latino guy, he’s in his late 20s, she keeps stopping to move his arm or adjust his feet, “Carlos, head up, look slightly to the right, that's it, this is called the smooth for a reason honey, it’s suppose to look flawless, you only have 3 more lessons before your wedding”.

“Ok, one more try, I think I got it miss Chen”. He nods.

“Remember to bend your knees, the last go around was better, the longer strides definitely improved your form, and slow it down, this is not a dance that is supposed to leave me with whiplash”.

“Sorry, I swear I will get the hang of it” he giggles nervously.

“Carlos, please try to have fun it makes it so much easier”. She smiles. She nods at Tim when she sees him. TJ is standing right by her leg gazing up at her.

“Oooocy, my wants dants too pawease”. Tim takes his hand and mouths sorry.

“TJ we are gonna dance next ok sweetie”? She winks. He nods and claps. She lifts her head slightly elongating her neck, turns it slightly to the left and waits for Carlos to get into position, then she counts down from 3 and extends her left leg out to the side, Carlos follows then she drags in her right leg to meet her left gracefully, they do this 3 or 4 times before she adds music and they move all the way around the dancefloor. Tim has his mouth hanging open as he watches her glide around, she really does make it look flawless.

As the music dies down she arches her back and extends her leg in front of her, bent at first but seeming to slowly unfurl. He is mesmerised. TJ pushes his jaw up. “Daddy, yous eatin air”.

“Ok Carlos, you still have a way to go, come in early next week and if you can afford the extra lessons please take them. Angela is with you next week and she isn't as patient as I am, please practice at home too”. Lucy says scratching her neck.

“Yous was so pwetty Oocy, I’s wanna dants wikes dat”. T J says holding out his arms out to her.

“Thank you sweetie, hi Daddy, hi boys”. She says whirling TJ around the dancefloor as he chuckles happily. “So you want to dance huh? What does Daddy say”?

“Him aksed us”. He says gripping her neck.

“Let's go talk to him huh”? She sets him down and holds his shoulder until the dizziness passes and holds his hand walking towards Tim. “Hey Cute Blonde, this is a nice surprise”.

“Yeah umm, I umm”

“TJ told me, it’s nothing to be embarrassed about, a lot of boys dance, is that the only reason you came to see me”?

He tilts his head, “No, maybe but after watching you dance I want to buy you dinner too”.

“That good huh”? She says with a glint in her eye.

Tim clears his throat, “Ellie’s Mom said you do a dance and drop off scheme in the mornings, you never told me”.

“You never indicated you were interested, but yes, Wesley is a teacher, was, was a teacher, up until the school shooting four years ago, so….., you wanna sign them up.

Tim watches as they run around the large dance floor, his hands in his pockets, “I do, Liam is interested in ballet, he is football mad and has been told it helps, TJ just wants to do all of it I think, but Logan is on the fence”.

“Ok, well he doesn't have to dance straight away, we have a few siblings that just come to watch and Wes cooks for them, helps with reading, learning to spell, its great for parents with early shifts, but we can talk over dinner. Where are we going? it’s your choice my lady”

He takes her hand and spins her out, “oh”. She sighs as he pulls her back flush to his body. “Tacos sound good actually. She looks up into his eyes, then to his lips, “I should umm, go get changed”. She says licking her lips.

They have been dating a little over a month but both feel weird kissing in front of the boys, it's getting harder for both of them to garner a semblance of control. “Ellie’s Mom offered to have them overnight, so.… I could cook at your house, I don't think I can wait three more weeks to get you alone, not after watching that performance”. He says close to her ear.

Her face reddens instantly, “You.… umm, you liked that huh”?

“American Smooth, one of my personal favorites”. He nods. “Ok go Change I will get the boys in their seats”. He says watching her ass as she walks away. She turns her head and gives him a strange look, she wasn't expecting him to know the name of the dance.

He knows he’s been caught staring and spins around, a slight blush creeping up his neck. He is beside the car waiting( his Mom’s car) when she gets out. “Do the boys eat tacos? I should have checked rather than assumed”. She asks as he opens the door for her.

“They passed the picky stage a while ago, basically human dustbins, sorry, trash cans, five years in England”. He shrugs. “TJ is like me in that he hates mushrooms, and Logan shares my dislike of raisins, apart from that I can't think of a thing they won’t eat”.

“Cool, something new I learned about you today, you are not a fungi, and no raisins, noted”. She buckles her belt, “who’s hungry”? She asks over her shoulder.

All the boys shout meeee, at the same time. “We could get them and take them to my Mom’s, she’s away for the week, don't worry, I'm not at the parent meeting stage yet”. He winks as he pulls onto the road.

“Oh good, no serial killer vibes, good to know, but I want to meet her eventually”.

“Really? She is hard work, she already refers to you as my Lucy person”.

She tries to look offended but it comes off as more smug. “So I'm yours now am I”?

“God no, I mean that's her view not mine, I would never pigeonhole you like that”. He looks horrified.

She chuckles out loud, hand over her mouth, “God Tim, you should see your face, I'm sorry”

“Oh you're sorry”. He side eyes her, but though his eyes are narrowed trying to feign annoyance it really isn't working.

“So you're home alone”? She purses her lips.

“Well almost”. He says pointing behind him.

“But they won’t be up all night… right”? She bites her bottom lip.

“No, no they won’t, they are asleep by 8 at the very latest”.

“And what time does Daddy pass out”? She asks in barely a whisper.

He clears his throat twice, gripping the wheel and checking the rearview, “I like to be in bed and asleep by 11 on a work night”. He doesn't dare look at her.

“Hmmm, 3 hours alone, not sure I trust myself with all your Timness, I will try to be good, I know you want to wait a while”.

“Umm, ah-hmmm, waiting is ummm, overrated”. He chances a brief look, she is watching his biceps flex.

“Yes it is, and it’s getting harder”. She licks her lips

“You have no idea”. He mumbles distractedly.

She subconsciously peeks at his crotch, his eyes follow hers and he has to look away as heat crawls up his face. He’s glad when they pull into the lot near the food trucks, He takes Lucy’s Order and she waits in the car with the boys.

He settles on fish tacos for everyone gets salsa and extra guacamole, some curly fries and sodas, he gets two portions of churros for dessert with caramel sauce and hands the drinks to Lucy to hold, Liam holds the takeout bag on his legs. “I need an SUV”. He says by way of a conversation opener.

“John’s son Henry has one he’s selling, he leaves for Japan in 10 days for work”.

“Really? Ok, thanks. I will call him”

“How do you feel about animals”? She asks suddenly.

“I like eating them”. He shrugs.

She slaps his arm, “No! Not what I meant, I mean dogs and cats, snakes, things like that”.

“I can tolerate snakes in their own environment, cats, nah, dogs are ok why”?

“I'm thinking of getting one, My apartment is above the school and it makes sense to have some protection, we got broken into a year ago, they stole some of the ball gowns we use for shows and the music system, also the video camera and laptop”. She looks behind her at the chattering boys, “By the time I got down to the school they’d gone”.

“You went down alone”? He gasps.

“I can fight, I'm proficient in Bojutsu, Japanese stick fighting, and I'm a black belt in wing chun”

“Of course you are”. He says in awe.

“I'm 5’3, and a woman of color, I had to learn, plus it was martial arts that helped me fall in love with dancing”.

“Daddy like movies whith fighting in, don't you Daddy”? Logan pipes up.

“Some yeah, I am a Bruce lee and Jet Lei fan, but I can't fight like them, I used to box at school, and wrestle, and obviously football, Ummm, a dog is a big responsibility, do you know what you want”?

“I'm kind of In love with a bulldog mix at the pound, not sure how he is with kids yet that's why I'm holding off”.

“You are putting it on hold because of us”? He asks pulling into his Mom’s drive.

She tilts her head and quirks her lip, “Is that shocking? I told you Tim, I like you a lot, I'm not going to gush about love at first sight because that’s poppycock, but I'm definitely drawn to you in a way I haven't been to anyone else, so yeah, if I get a dog I need to know these guys will be safe with it”.

He’s been watching her mouth move the whole time, he wants nothing more than to capture hers with his and kiss her all night. “I want that too”. He sighs.

“What”?

“What you said I want that too”.

“Ok Mr clearly distracted let’s get inside and eat”. He unlocks the door and ushers her in following her and closing the door, he leans in to kiss her totally lost in the moment until she giggles. “I think you forgot something Tim”.

“Shit the food yeah, back in a minute”.

“Tim, the boys, you forgot the boys”.

He shakes his head, “Kids I have kids, sorry”.

“I like your kids, don't apologize, just get them out of the car”.

“I'm not going to live this down am I”?

She points at the door, “Not if I have my way no”.

She kicks off her shoes and puts the drinks on the island. Liam hurries in, Logan next, a flurry of jackets and shoes as the sit at the table. Tim is carrying a crying TJ soothing him with ‘sorry buddy’ And ‘I would never leave you’.

He takes off his jacket when he calms, and Tim holds him tight, “Yous went way Daddy, yous lest us in a car”.

“Hey, I'm not leaving you ok”.

“Daddy was showing me where the bathroom is real quick before I peed my pants”. Lucy lies.

Tim frowns at her, “You don't have to do that, I get through to him, he has nightmares about his Mom leaving, not as often now but the fear is still there”.

“Im sorry I distracted you”. She says touching TJs face, he falls into her stm and his tears become gentle sniffles as she sings softly to him.

“I don't mind, but I don't lie to them about anything, and now that means you have to find the bathroom on your own”. He grins, “ready to eat bud”?

“Sit near Oocy”. TJ insists.

“I want too”. Logan says. Lucy laughs and sits between them while Liam sits with Tim.

Liam asks questions about ballet, and does he have to wear a leotard? Lucy says shorts and t-shirt are fine, she has shoes to fit him and TJ so Tim doesn't need to buy anything. As it’s only 5.30 Tim puts Billy Elliot on (Lucy’s suggestion) and as Tim is taking them up to bed Logan is begging to dance too. Lucy pours a glass of wine and opens a beer for Tim and nibbles on churros while she waits. He has changed into sweats when he returns, a t-shirt that hugs his chestvsnd his biceps.

She pats the couch, “come sit, I missed you”.

“Needy much “. He smirks.

“I know it's kind of embarrassing”. She admits as he sits beside her accepting the beer, “I hope you don't mind, I helped myself.

He shakes his head, “I'm glad you feel comfortable enough to do that”. He says moving some hair behind her ear, “I want you to feel at home, maybe not here but definitely when I move, I want you in my space Lucy”.

“Your eyes are so blue, almost gray in certain lights”. She says running her hand over his cheek, “ I could drown in them”. She whispers.

“Don’t drown Lucy” he cups her chin and tilts her head, “I couldn't do this if you did”. He slowly moves his face towards hers never breaking eye contact, she whimpers as she licks her lips, his mouth touches her tentatively, and her eyes close, her hand moves to the nape of his neck to hold him there as she applies more pressure.

His lips are softer than she expected, and he tastes minty from brushing his teeth. She breaks the kiss momentarily to tease him for being prepared and groans when he moves back in before she finishes what she was saying.

‘He’s a good kisser’, is the only thought on her mind in this moment, his mouth moving smoothly against hers, she licks his lips and he parts them, her tongue finding his as his hand winds into her hair. The need to breathe becomes prevalent and she breaks the kiss panting. His forehead comes to rest on hers as his uneven breathing fills her ears. “Wow”. She sighs stroking his cheek, “Ehy did we wait again”.

“Something about kids and cooking, I don't remember”. He pecks her lips again. “I can't believe you teased me for brushing my teeth”.

“I am a tease by nature, get used to it”. She pouts.

“I plan to”. He says putting his beer down so he can cup both cheeks, he rubs his nose against hers, “Eskimos kiss like this”. He says as his eyes flutter closed.

“I like it, .… but I prefer how Tim kisses”. She says parting her lips in anticipation. He doesn't disappoint. This kiss more fervent than the last, his tongue controlling the narrative this time around, he’s nothing if not thorough. She lifts up onto her knees as her neck starts to ache, her hand sliding through his buzzcut. He moves his lips down to her jaw, her throat, her head back to allow access. “Ohhh God Tim”. Her chest is rising and falling as her breathing changes, Ohhhh, Gid that mouth of yours is perfect”.

“He hims his approval of her praise against her Adam's apple making her gulp, shecswings her leg over him so she's straddling his lap, he stills as his breath becomes uneven, “Lucy….ahhhh, fuck you are beautiful”. His eyes have darkened now, they match hers both sets of pupils blown with desire.

“I want you to see me Tim”. She says kissing the corner of his mouth as she fumbles with her buttons.

“I want that too, God I want that”. He says helping her, he slides it off her shoulders and lets it fall. She has on a balconette bra in a dusky purple, it barely contains her. Tim knows he had never handled breasts this big, he leans to kiss each mound and runs his tongue between them.

“Ahh, Tim, take it off”. She hisses

“Patience, I want to savor every inch of you”. He dips his chin into her cleavage, moves his head side to side letting his stubble scratch there. Placing delicate kisses over her bare flesh, she grinds against him.

She places her hands under the hem of his t-shirt and gently explores every dip and contour. “Ahhhh, you work out”. She says as her breathing becomes heavy, he has taken one breast out of the cup and is scrutinizing it as only a breast man can, “Tim please”. She sighs, he just chuckles at her neediness.

“Can I suck them Lucy, your nipples are like boulders, they are huge and hard”.

“Anything yes, yes don't ask, while I'm in your lap I'm all yours, ohhhh”. He bites her nipple then rolls his tongue over it groaning, “Fuck me”. She cries out.

“I shouldn't, I promised you a meal”. He says his heart is thumping, trying to get out of his chest. His t-shirt is so rucked up under his arms now he stops what he’s doing to lift it off. He unclasps her bra too and watches her breasts bounce. “Can you feel what you do to me”?

She grinds down harder over his erection, “Do you have a condom Tim”? She asks biting his earlobe.

“No, shit no”. He looks into her eyes.

“Shall we keep it simple tonight,? just hands, save the good stuff, other stuff sorry, for another night”?

“Boobs too”? He asks nuzzling her cheek with his nose.

“You can use your mouth on them, I'm reluctant to want to try everything in one night, but if…..ahhh, if you want to fuck me you can pull out and cum on me”.

He shakes his head kissing her as he rolls her nipples between his fingers and thumbs. His tongue searching, almost like she is being tongue-kissed fucked, this guy knows what he is doing. She scratches over his sensitive buds as she explores his muscle bound body. She licks his nipples making him gasp. His hands now holding her breasts as though he is weighing them.

“Can I touch you, can I jerk you off “? She asks holding his head in both hands, he nods.

“I’m yours Lucy, you are intoxicating, yes touch me, can I”?

“Anything, yes”. Neither remove pants, tonight is about scratching an itch, a preview of sorts, just touching there is plenty of time for everything else. His hand slides into the front of her leggings, her panties are soaked.

“Fuck Lucy, looks like we are both drowning”. He slides his whole hand between her legs and pushes the heel of his hand against her clothed clit, she cries out, “Application of pressure in the right area requires no movement”. He says sucking her collar bone.

“Fuck, I've never been this close this quick without frantic stroking, how”? She gasps. She’s so impressed and embarrasingly close she has forgotten she is supposed to be touching him too. He thrusts, it wakes something and her little hand wraps around him.

He keeps his heel on her clit while his long fingers explore her labia, her warm wet hole, she’s so wet the slurping sounds are loud, he groans as he finally buries two fingers into her., he starts to rock her on his hand as she starts to stroke his tip, moving the moisture over his shaft. “Not exactly small are you”?

He shrugs, “Ahhhh, fuck that's good, never thought about it, not a comparison type of guy”

“What, oghhhh, what do you like Tim, Show me, tell me”.

“Isn’t discovery more fun”? He asks not thrusting now, just applying pressure and scraping her G-spot. “Ahhh, you are doing fine Lucy”. He pulses in her hand as if to prove a point and her hand picks up speed as she draws close to her peak.

“Tim this is gonna be messy, God I don't think I've ever been coiled this tight, fuck you're good, ohhhhh yesssss, right there don't, please don't stop”. She rides his hand to the same rhythm as her hand moves in his pants, she twists her wrist, just so. Works the tip, the base, strokes his balls, she cums hard calling his name in a pitch he hasn't heard from her before, her head rolls back and he places open mouth kisses on her throat., all the time murmuring how incredible she is.

He follows soon after spurting in her hand and in his pants with her name on his lips, “Lucyyyy”, Her head finds the crook of his neck as he continues to work at her G-spot, “One more or are you too sensitive”? He asks kissing her hair, his hand is kind of trapped with how she is angled.

“Not yet, it‘s wow, it’s been a while, I want to savor what just happened”. She releases her grip on him and licks her hand, he almost cums again watching her lick every bit off her palm, “mmm you taste good, really good, I can't wait to have you in my mouth”.

“Fuck, the stuff of fantasies”. He grins as he lies her down on the couch, he arranges himself so he is lying with his head on her breasts, “am I hurting you”? He asks gazing up into her eyes.

“No Tim, stay right there so I can lose myself in your baby blues”.

“They make a comfortable pillow”, he says giving one a gentle squeeze.

“I wasn't expecting that tonight, I feel light, unburdened, you made me feel better by hardly moving at all than any of my previous boyfriends ever have, I want to keep you”.

“Your other boyfriends were idiots then”. He says lifting her hand and kissing it.

“I'm guessing if you work with Nell and she knows we are dating….”

“Emmett, yeah, what a dick, how old is he twelve”?

“What did he tell her”.

You broke his cock or something, and he dumped you by text”. She strokes his hair as he talks, and he plays with the fingers of the hand he’s holding.

“He cheated on me, got an STD, I didn't break his cock, he did, but yes he did dump me by text, was Isabel your only one? you were with her a long time”.

“The worst in terms of breakups I guess but not my only, I dated Ashley at highschool, a cheerleader, it didn't last I caught her under the bleachers with my buddy Aaron, then I met Rachel and I thought we were serious but after the summer she went to college and ghosted me, then I met Isabel, we were too much alike, Ang warned me not to move away with her but I thought if she was close to her family she would be ok, and we were until the boys came along”.

“John was nice, but no sense of humor, plus he’s 18 years older than me, it would never have worked, I like him as a friend, but that's not going to cut it with you, I want everything with you and I hardly know you”. She leans down to kiss his hair but he moves up and captures her lips, the angle is awkward but they make it work.

“I should go”. She says “early start and new babies to teach”

“Noooo, stay I can drop you off with the boys, I have some sweats you can borrow, though I think Liam’s would fit you better,”. He braces for impact but she's too sated to fight.

“In a bed? And won't the boys ask questions”?

“Yes and yes, come on, no funny business I promise”.

“Deal, thank you”.

He narrows his eyes, “For”?

“Being at that airport, giving me hope for the future, helping me find my home, I think that is going to be you Tim Bradford, if you are all in, are you? All in I mean”.

“You bet I am, you are apart from my babies obviously, the best damn thing that ever happened to me”.