Hearts & Stars (A Paul Stanley X Tommy Thayer Rock & Roll Love Story)

Chapter 32-Hearts & Stars: Baby Shower (Paul Stanley POV)

I find I can't quit looking at Tommy's ultra-sound photos...photos of our unborn twin daughters. Currently I am lying in bed with my husband and a few days have passed since the ultra-sound, it's late and he is asleep, and I am not. I find I am just in complete awe of my children and the man carrying my children. I put down the photos at last managing to tear my self away and admire Tommy. He's glowing even in sleep, so beautiful...so very beautiful. He's always been so beautiful, but now even more so. The sight of his rounded belly where our children lay.... I notice that his stomach seems to be moving...movements making the flesh quiver.... Tommy stirs, restless suddenly. I put my hands on his belly and whisper, "Shh go back to sleep.... momma needs the rest." My daughters kick at my hands in response.

Tommy's eyes flutter open and groggily, he exclaims, "Seriously you guys? Great now I need to pee...and I am SO hungry." Tommy turns to look at me and his eyes light up. "Paul...," Tommy then frowns, and his chocolate eyes fill with tears. "I'm sorry...I keep waking you up!"

Immediately I pull him into my arms murmuring soothingly, "Tommy, you didn't wake me I was already up...couldn't quit admiring our daughters and YOU...and if you lose sleep so do I. It's ok my love. Now let's get you to the bathroom and then get you something to eat, ok?"

Tommy nods quietly with a soft smile on his face and I help him up to the bathroom and then we head downstairs to the kitchen my arm around his waist, a hand on his swollen stomach...Once in the kitchen....

"So, what are our girls and you in the mood for?"

"Mmm.... grilled cheese and apples! Oooh, with olives!" Tommy grins.

"If that's what they want, and you want...you've got it! I love you.", I grin back at my husband, his smile is infectious and then proceed to make the grilled-cheese and gather the apples and olives. It doesn't take long, and Tommy wolfs it down with a satisfied sigh. "So, better I take it? Ready to go back to bed or do you wanna cuddle on the couch?"

"Much better star-shine, yes ready to go back to bed and we can cuddle there. Wait...when was my baby shower again?" Oh yeah, I planned a baby shower for Tommy with some help from the guys which will take place at Peter's & Fox's house. Fox all but demanded to do the honors and cook food for the shower.

"Tomorrow, late after noon around five." I respond as we trek back upstairs, and I help Tommy under the covers and take him in my arms cuddling him and his baby bump gently. Tommy sighs with contentment, I place a hand on his belly and our daughters move happily it seems. Tommy lets out a huge yawn.

"Mmm.... I can't wait for the shower star-shine." He murmurs sleepily, "If our children would calm down..."

"I got you, Tommy...", I pause a moment and rub his swollen stomach, "Come on and let mommy go back to sleep, ok? I love you both and mommy too....so very much!" Gradually they settle down and seem to be asleep....and so is my husband. I soon join him....

It is later in the morning.... closer to lunch time and Tommy is still fast asleep in my arms. After a few minutes he begins to stir, "MMM...Paul...morning star shine."

"Morning Tommy, its actually close to noon but you needed the sleep. Do you want to get out of bed? Maybe a shower?"

"Shower sounds good! But only if you shower with me.", My husband grins at me eyes sparkling. I bring him into a kiss. Soon we both are showered up and dressed and head downstairs to the kitchen, while I watch Tommy make sandwiches and fruit. WE spend the next several hours until we leave for the shower, cuddling, practicing Kiss songs and kissing.

Before I know it, we head to the beautiful Italian style Villa: The home of Peter and his Fox...Eric Carr-Criss. As soon as Tommy & I knock we are greeted at the door by Peter.

"Hey guys! Everyone's gathered out back, we have everything set up in the back yard. Fox finally just finished fixing the food." Peter has a huge grin on his face and sighs lovingly as he steers my husband and I to the back yard and once there we are greeted with cheers and hugs. Tommy and I have our jaws dropped.... Wow! They really went all out, I mean I did help with ideas and set-up, but.... there are flowers everywhere, fairy lights strung in the trees and tables laden with baby gifts and food.

"Guys...oh god...this is beautiful!!", Tommy sobs out. I must agree with him, and we have the best friends/family in the world! I carefully help Tommy sit down in a comfy chair and first we get started eating. Tommy moaning in bliss.... Later, Paul.... later...

Then we get underway with the baby gifts, ranging from: Blankets, clothes, diapers and much more. Ace and Bruce are here too, and Ace brought two matching cribs for mine and Tommy's twin daughters & then we all saw a sight we'd never thought we would see.... Tommy hugs Ace! Ace startles at first, but quickly relaxes into it, while Tommy thanks him profusely, crying all the while. I am thrilled, that we've put the past behind us and are moving-on.... Bruce really is good for Ace. There is much laughter, happy tears, and joy. Amid all this, I lean into Tommy...

"I love you; I love our family...our daughters so much. You've brought so much love and light into my life."

"I love you too Paul and I feel the same about our family." I bring my hands to gently caress his belly feeling our girls kick and then I kiss my husband and nothing else exists....

A/N: I GOT SO MUCH JOY OUT OF WRITING THIS!!