Cat's Love & The Secrets of Space: An Eric Singer & Tommy Thayer Story

Chapter 25-Home Coming (Tommy Thayer-Singer POV)

A/N: ONLY 1 MORE CHAPTER LEFT AFTER THIS! 

A few days have passed since the birth of Patrick and Erica and at last they are letting me go home. Currently, I am being discharged and Eric is running around gathering my things and Patrick and Erica's things and Harley is helping. Meanwhile, I am sitting in a wheelchair carefully holding my son and daughter who are cooing at me, which I can't help but find adorable! It's like they are talking to me in their own way.

"You two excited to go home? Wait till you see your room!", Patrick and Erica continue to coo at me and kick their feet in delight. I chuckle, "I take it that means yes!"

Eric, it seems is finally finished with everything and apparently, he heard what I'd just said. "It sure sounds like they are ready! Now how about you Tommy?"

"Oh yeah, kitty...so ready. Let's go. Love you, Eric!"

"Love you too Tommy." Eric says coming over to gently push my wheelchair and attach the bags as well. Harley helping carry stuff as well and chattering away....

"I help Daddy, Momma...I help."

Eric and I both chuckle, "We know sweetheart. You are such a huge help and an amazing big sister already! And are the most precious daughter your father and I could ask for!" This makes me get misty and so does Harley.

Finally, we get to the car, Eric and Harley taking Patrick and Erica and securing them in their little car seats and then helping me sit in the back with my new-born son & daughter, and then at last Eric and Harley get in and we are off...headed for home.

Truly we have the most perfect little family. The twins came early, but they are healthy and oh they are here! Such precious little angels.... I have Eric to thank.... Eric, oh my love.... i don't know what I'd do without you!

The car ride home sees the twins falling asleep...how long they will stay that way who knows? Eric, Harley, and I make quiet conversation and never have I felt more at ease or content as I do right now. How things have changed, and to think it wasn't so very long ago...

Before I know it, we are at home, the bags are taken out first while I wait with Patrick and Erica.

"Daddy and your big sister will be back in a minute." I whisper quietly as both are still sleeping way. I can't help but find myself wishing I had got to do this with Harley. And that I had been the one to give birth to her instead of you know who.... but still, Harley is every bit my daughter, mine and Eric's, she is OURS.

Finally, Eric grabs Patrick and Erica plus their car seats and helps me out of the car and we all trek inside up the stairs and to the nursery.... Patrick and Erica continue to sleep, their little chests rising up and then down. How did I ever get so lucky to carry these beautiful children? And get so lucky to have 3 children with the man I love more than life itself: Eric Singer, my beloved kitty, my husband.

Carefully once in the nursery Eric and I remove Patrick and Erica from their carriers, check to make sure they haven't soiled themselves and then place them in their little cribs, making sure they are safe and snug...all secure.

Eric slides his arms around my waist and brings me into a sweet kiss, I melt...every single time I melt...He & I then turn to watch over our new-born's and Harley joins us....

"Oh Eric, they are SO precious.... still can't believe their here. 3 kids now..."

"They are and all 3 of our children are. I can't believe their here either, but Tommy you did so well, and I have never been prouder to be by your side." Eric's words are so beautiful it's got me crying, so very worth it though.

"They are so small, but super cute!", Harley pipes up in her cute little voice. I chuckle thru my tears...

"They will get bigger sweetheart, and they are super cute! Just like you. And beautiful and perfect just like you." I am rewarded with a beaming smile.

"Let me go downstairs and get them some bottles prepped, I imagine they will be hungry here soon.", Eric gently squeezes my waist.

"Do you need my help?" I ask quietly.

"No babe, stay here and sit & get some rest. I'll be back soon. Love you.", Eric kisses me and then withdraws his arm and heads downstairs while I go sit in one of the comfy rocking chairs with Harley sitting in the floor reading one of her books, that I didn't realize she had.

Eric isn't gone exceptionally long, and he has great timing because Patrick and Erica both wake up when he gets back, crying, and fussy. Their diapers get checked first...sure enough...poop. Harley insists on helping change their diapers and we let her do so, she's very careful talking all the while to her brother and sister. Both babies are changed as are their outfits and then carefully Eric helps me to a rocking chair, handing me Patrick as he takes Erica and we feed our children who drink greedily from their bottles. He & I share a look that says: Look how far we've come together, look what came from our love.... Eric I could not agree more. Your love, your love has saved me, and to think too the catalyst for it all really started with our eldest: Harley. I look forward very much to our future together. 

A/N: LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING THOUGHTS ON THIS!