Hide Your Heart

The Night before Leaving

On the night of the 1st, Tommy finally finished packing. He had done it in cycles. Paul already had three suitcases ready plus his carry-on and a huge duffle bag. "For heaven's sake, we're not moving there! How much do you need for two weeks?" asked Tommy. He had just finished packing the triplets a small suitcase so Bruce could watch them. He added a few extra outfits in the diaper bag.

"I intend to change every three hours." said Paul. "MMMM, maybe I'll wear those purple fishnets and a short skirt on the plane."

"If you do, I swear I'll leave you in the airport."

Paul just grinned as he carried his suitcases to the car. He saw Bruce pull up and waved. "Hey, thanks so much for agreeing to watch the girls."

"Aw, they're adorable. It's no problem."

After bundling the triplets into Bruce's truck, Tommy gave them each a kiss . He waved as Bruce pulled out. "Paul, I miss them already." "Do you think they'll be okay?"

"They'll be fine. Are you going to be?" "Are you sure you're alright?"

"Y-y-yes, I'm fine." said Tommy quietly. "Just a bit tired I guess."

"Let's go out to dinner and then we'll come back here and try to catch some sleep before we leave."

"Sure, let me change my shirt. "

Tommy headed inside to find a warmer shirt. He very much wanted to change plans because he was having second thoughts.

Paul had already picked up on that and was headed back in to talk to Tommy. "Sweetheart, I want to talk to you."

Tommy came out of the bathroom and sat down on the bed. "Yes?"

"I know you're feeling a lot of ways right now. Do you want to cancel? I'm not going over there to hook up, okay?" 

" I know, I know. "sighed Tommy. "I'm ready to go."

Paul shook his head as he followed Tommy to the car. "Tom, look at me." "I love you."

"I love you too. " 

Tommy hated feeling all emotional.