Boy meets Girl

September 2021

   "Awe, look at them!" I cooed. Josh and I were babysitting Blake and Roberto. Josh lays his head on my shoulder. We were currently sitting on the couch and watching the boys play with toys on the coffee table.

"You think our little bean will be this cute?" He asks. I shrug. "Maybe cuter." I respond.

"Good answer." He said with a chuckle. 

Josh and I got married back in June.  A couple weeks later we found out I was pregnant. We couldn't be happier. A lot has happened to get us to this point in our lives.

The wedding was great. Eric and Roddi were Josh's groomsmen and Cory was his best man. Maybelline was my maid of honor while Jasmine and Avery were my bridesmaids. 

It was great to see all my friends and family there to witness our special day. Only a handful of people know I'm pregnant, and with good reason. A month before the wedding Josh and I decided we wanted to have children. So, we went to a clinic to see how soon we would be able to conceive. Turns out I may actually have problems with carrying a baby. 

The day I took the pregnancy test I was terrified. Only bad thoughts swirled through my head. Josh just held me and told me it will be okay. "Whatever happens, I'll always be here for you."

Maybelline's Point of View

Roddi and I have been living together for about six months now. He chose to move back to Texas. He said if we later wanted to try living in New York he wouldn't be apposed to it. I told him I would think about it. I'm not sure how I would feel about living in the city. We actually moved in with his Aunt Cat. She was glad to have us. 

Roddi wasn't the only one to move back to Texas.

Lucas was attending college here. I knew deep down that boy would come back to his roots. However, I didn't expect him to bring a city girl with him. They both live with his grandparents and go to class together. They seem really close. When I asked Roddi about the girl he just shrugged and said, "That Riley. Dylan's husband's niece." I nodded. 

They must had really grown close back in New York. Grandpa Friar said she had visited here once before. She was always a sweet girl and a great friend to his grandson. 

I see them come into the diner quite often. She is usually smiling and comes off super bubbly. Lucas just looks so happy around her. I like seeing him smile. 

Lucas' Point of View

Riley and I have been living with my grandparents for a while now. I was really glad she chose to come along with me. Her and Charlie decided to stay together although they chose to go to different colleges. Smackle and I also stay in touch. She still hangs out with Maya, Farkle and Charlie. I haven't heard much from Dylan since she got married. I have chosen to keep it that way. Zay, Riley and I still spend time together too. Zay enjoys showing Riley around town while I help Grandpa out around the house and the yard. Life like this just seems so simple. I like it this way.

Maya's Point of View

Things have been different since the wedding and Lucas moving away. It came as a shock to us when Riley went along with him. I always knew they were close but I didn't ever think she would move away with him. 

Charlie still hangs with Smackle, Farkle and I. He tells us how he and Riley plan to visit each other once every month. So far it has gone well. Smackle tells us about the college parties she has already attended. Farkle and I have moved into his father's home. 

We get to see Josh and Dylan fairly often. Since Dylan and I are sisters I get to see her at the family dinners. I'm glad they are both happy in their marriage. And although I'm grateful for the way our lives turned out, I can't help but miss my best friends. 

Maybe they will move back one day. Maybe.