Companionship

Chapter 2

Marcy wrapped a gift very carefully. She was bad at wrapping gifts (which was why she usually had them professionally done) but this was for Mercedes' and Quinn's 21st birthday.

She'd gotten both tennis gear with matching outfits and the garment boxes were doing her in.

Mal walked in as she growled. "What's up?"

"I hate wrapping paper!"

He chuckled and went to help her. "Are you feeling better?"

"Thank you."

"Can I get a kiss for my trouble?"

She slithered over and threw herself on him to kiss him.

He was shocked but quickly tried to parlay that into something more, which was quickly shut down. He had his lip poked out.

"Nope." She adjusted herself against him more securely.

He was terribly amused.

She closed her eyes.

He rubbed her back slowly.

Ellen walked in. "What are you doing?"

He ducked his head. "I think she's asleep."

Ellen came closer and sure enough, Marcy was asleep. "She's so cute asleep."

He chuckled. "Want to go to sleep on me, too?"

Ellen thought about it. She was too old, right?

"Come on. You know you want to."

She did so she climbed in the bed and fit herself on her husband.

He rubbed her back gently. It took another ten minutes but she was kicking softly. He grinned. His women felt safe enough with him to go to sleep. It was enough to put him to sleep.

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Mercedes saved half of her gifts for her birthday party but the other half? She ripped through them like wet toilet tissue.

She loved her presents and made sure to tell everyone how much she appreciated them. She got small gifts like jewelry and games but she also got big items like a partner for Petunia (her horse; not her aunt).

Quinn couldn't wait.

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Their birthday bash was French themed but very stylish. They had a professional planner and it was a big deal. Their kids even performed for the duo. It was massively cute.

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Quinn made everyone pay attention to her on her actual birthday. She attacked Finn and Rachel. She got kisses from her children. She was pretty happy and didn't yell all day.

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Marc's birthday was a low-key affair. He was 24 now and just wanted a dinner with his family and a smoke with his brothers (including Marcy but excluding the Bean Trio).

Laura got him a new Rolls Royce for his present and he'd smiled warmly with hot eyes promising a more thorough thank you later.

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Paris had a colorful blowout. She only had one kid so it was easy for her to move around and do things and with her favorite cousins' help, she planned her party by herself.

Jude made sure she was happy the entire time. It was easy to keep Paris happy and he excelled so everyone could see the love between them.

There was chatter of them being next to wed.