A New Chapter Begins...Again

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Mike: Is this Mrs. Holland?

You: Yes, this is she

Mike: Great. I'm Mike, I work with Jeff

You: Oh, yes. That's my children's principal. Are you his friend from the Army?

Mike: That's me

You: What can I do for you?

Mike: I found some information I'd like to go over with you and your husband

You: Okay. When would you need us?

Mike: Does 2 work?

You: Yes, we'll be there. Thank you

Mike: Of course

You hang up and call Tom

Tom: Hey darling, you alright?

You: Are you able to get to the school at 2?

Tom: I can make that work. Why?

You: They want to meet us again

Tom: I'll be at the house at 1:30, so a couple hours

You: See you then

Tom: Love you

You: Love you more

Tom: Not possible

You hang up and head in to get the twins and Caleb up

Liv: Hi mommy

You: Hey booger, can you get dressed for me?

Liv: Yeah

You kissed her head and went to Ryan

You: Morning Ryan

Ryan: Hi mom

You: It's time to get dressed, okay?

Ryan: Okay

You gave him his clothes and went to Caleb. He was already up and did his grabby hands to you

You: Hi my little man. You're making mommy's job easy today

Val: Y/n?

You: Hey Val, how are you doing?

Val: I'm alright

You: How many months left?

Val: Just short of 5 months

You: Are you excited to find out if it's a girl or boy?

Val: I hope it's both...

You: You're having twins!?

Val: Yes! We found out yesterday

You: Congratulations! I'm so happy for you

Val: Thank you, but can I talk to you about it?

You: Of course. Just let me drop Caleb, Ryan, and Liv at daycare then I'm all yours

Val: Do you need help?

You: Can you just make sure Ryker and Haylee eat when they wake up if I'm not back?

Val: I can do that

You: Thank you. I'll be back in 30-45 minutes

Val: Take your time

You get everyone in the car and drop them off

You: Behave please

Liv: Okay mommy

You: Ryan?

Ryan: Yes, mom

You: I'll see you two later

They give you a hug and you drop Caleb off with Miss. Jenn then head home

You: Okay, I'm all yours

Val: I'm just having doubts

You: About?

Val: Raising them

You: Why? You and Sam will be great

Val: I feel like I'll just lose it, and not be able to give them what they need

You: You guys will figure it out as you go. Tom and I did, and we still are. Ry and Haylee are close to graduating, Ry and Live are starting kindergarten next year, and Caleb is a piece of work. But we never stop learning about what they need to be happy

Val: You seem so put together though

You: I promise, I'm not. Neither is Tom

Val: So, I can do this?

You: I have no doubts you can't

Sam: Hey!

You: Hi Sam...oh! Can you get Ryan, Liv, and Caleb today? Tom and I have another meeting

Sam: Consider it done

You: Thank you

Tom: Shortie!?

You: Living room!

Tom: You ready to head out?

You: Yup. Sam's getting the kids from daycare and Robert will be here soon for the twins

You climb into the car and head to the school. You're hoping for some answers about the picture