My Partner Against Crime

Chapter 69

"Marshall let's go!" I call up to him from downstairs. We technically don't have to leave for another five minutes but airports really stress me out so I like to get there a bit earlier.

"Coming!" Marsh comes rushing down the stairs with his suitcase flopping down behind him.

"I'll grab the bags." Spencer says softly. He grabs the handle of my suitcase, then Marshall's and heads out to the garage.

"Okay I'm ready!" Marshall follows behind Spencer. I do a quick sweep just to make sure we aren't forgetting anything, then follow them out to the car.

"Anthony said we could go to Disneyland!" My heart warms at Marshall's excitement.

"That would be fun, are your cousins going?" I check my phone making sure our ticket confirmations are easily accessible.

"I think so, at least I hope they do." I am so grateful Marshall has been able to adjust to my family the way that he has. I can tell he really loves having a growing family.

I look down at my bump. I can't believe how fast time moves. The baby is growing so fast, we've already had Marshall with us over a year, my little nephews are now twelve and ten and baby Ella is already two. I miss being around to watch it all happen.

When we arrive at the airport Spencer gets our things out of the trunk while Marshall helps. I love seeing my boys working as a team.

"Anyone else hungry?" Marshall asks as he puts on his backpack and lifts the handle to his suitcase.

"We can grab you a snack once we get to our gate." I reach for my suitcase and earn a light smack on my hand.

"Baby, you really think I'm going to let you pull your own luggage?" Spencer starts walking away, leading the pack.

I feel slightly useless not even pulling my own weight. With our TSA Precheck, we're quick to go through security, definitely a perk of the job.

As we sit at our gate I'm distracted by Marsh playing on his Nintendo Switch. The most recent game we've gotten him is the newest Mario bros, I've played a few levels but I'll admit I'm very challenged.

"Here." Spencer catches my attention as he holds out a tablet and a water bottle. "Dramamine."

"Oh, thanks." I can't wait until Spencer and I get our alone time. I want to feel normal again. I need to know our family will work, I don't want to give up on this.
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We land with the perfect temperature of around 75°. I'm eager to get our bags. We rented a car since Spencer and I will be spending two days together while Marshall stays with my brother.

"Do you want to check-in for our car while I wait for the bags?" Spencer says softly next to me.

"Yeah, that's a good idea actually." I start heading towards the rental building, as I cross the walkway over I hear Spencer yell at me. I turn around to see him pointing at Marshall whose not far behind me.

"Hey." I pull him in for a little side hug as we walk.

"Can I help pick the car?" His face lights up at the thought.

"No, I'm sorry love, Spence and I already reserved one." I open the door for him then follow behind. I'm thankful there's only one person in here, meaning we're next. Renting a car is pretty much hell. Half the time they drop our reservations and end up wanting to charge us more for a worse car.