A Million Way's To Love You™∽For All Time∽♥Book 5

~Chapter 73~

*Marilyn's Point Of View*

"And if Brandon calls make sure that you answer, he really misses you guys. Now nana will be here tomorrow, so keep this roof in one place until then. I made breakfast, lunch, and dinner for to day it's in the fridge. Be careful, I-"

"Mom... We know geez. I'm a growing man and well I can handle the girls" Dylan interrupts, gesturing his sentence.

I giggle at my little boy.

Michael and I are leaving for Europe today and I'm nervous. Our last out of California trip was New York, and even then there wasn't much of a separation between Michael and I and the kids.

It's going to be hard for me to leave my babies, especially my baby Jordyn.

"I know honey, I just want I make sure you guys will be fine when your dad and I are gone" I smile, pecking his forehead.

He playfully rolls his eyes.

"Mom... We'll be fine" He sighs as I give him a gentle squeeze.

"Babygirl... Let the boy go, I think I might have to drag you out of here" Michael chuckles, slipping beside me.

"Please dad... She's smothering me" Dylan whines, wiggling from my hold.

Giggling, I watch Dylan scurry over to Jasmine, who has just entered to investigate as well as Jordyn.

"I thought your plane leaves at six? It's five-fifteen" Jasmine informs us, keeping a gentle hold of her squirming little sister.

I galnce over at Michael, knowing how agitated he probably is about running late. I am well aware of the strings he had to pull for this trip, but I honestly wouldn't have mind if he would have booked us a nearby hotel for the weekend as my birthday gift, just as long as I'm not away from the children. Jus the thought of leaving my babies, only induces my selfishness to cancle this trip.

"Marilyn... Come on. I hate being late and refuse to give up our good seats, lets go. Please" Michael sighs heavily.

I gance between him and the kids. Jasmine gives me the thumbs up to go while Dylan nods in agreement. Michael is right, it wouldn't be nice if I just cancelled this trip purposely. With a defeated sigh, I smile and give each little Jackson a peck on the cheek and a warning to behave. Giggles fill the room, but I walk away assured that the little monsters understood, besides I trust the little devils.

Upon closing the front door, Michael and I are greeted by Bill who smiles widely as he carries our luggage.

"Letme guess, you two have poor Rafael and Daniel on demon watch?" He chuckles, refurring to the monsters inside.

I giggle, shaking my head at his silliness.

"Yes. I'm glad I can get away for a week. I was literally about to loose it if I overheard one more conversation about how cute Derrek is or how lame Captain America is. I love those kids, but they are driving me crazy" Michael stresses, walking towards our SUV.

I nod.

Michael is absolutely correct. Between the twins, Jasmine, Dylan, Jordyn, Brandon, and baby number seven being on the way, There has been a lot of stress being passed around. Everyone feels it, especially Michael. And now he will soon have moe stress. He hasn't told me yet, but I've heard through a little birdie (Bill) that he is planning on gaining full custody of Kadence and Katelyn.

I'm not sure how I feel about that. Adding Kadence and Katelyn to our home will equate to five, almost six little Jackon's to care for. That also means there will be eight Jackson's in our Hayvenhurst estate, this requires a new change. That change can only be a new house. With stock markets steadily rising as well as morgage and housing, it will be a bit of a chalenge to find a big enough house in time for a set court date.