Worthy

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Izzy's POV

"I'm sorry I have to do this again." I say as I place the bags down. "Christen is back with the club and she wasn't able to stay."

"Bella. Bella it's okay. We're family." Stacy says as she places her hands on my shoulders. "Breathe."

"I'm so exhausted. Do you have any Tylenol? I have a massive headache."

"I'm sure we do, come in and rest before you go." Stacy says and I nod.

"Gwandma!" The twins shout as they run over to Stacy.

"You two are getting so big! Let's go find your grandpa, see what he's up to right now."

I walk in as I head towards the kitchen cabinets. I search through the cabinets as I find Tylenol.

"Bingo."

I grab a glass of water as I take the two pills. I gag as I can barely swallow the second pill.

Alex: You better be safe and careful Isabella. This is no joke. Charlie says hi.

I chuckle as Alex sends me a picture of Charlie in the bathtub, bubbles on her hair.

"Cute."

I groan as I grab my head.

"Crap."

"You okay sweetie?"

I turn around and smile at Stacy.

"I'm okay, I just stayed up late with the twins and finishing packing my bags. I love my job but I'm just tired at this point." I say laughing lightly.

"Well let's hope Christen comes back home soon, have each other close." Stacy says as she pats my back.

"Maybe after the Olympics." I say.

"I think she'll come back home after the Olympics. My daughter is not made for the cold." Stacy says and I laugh.

"That's true."

Barking and laughter is heard from outside which makes me smile.

"Alex called, said she'd be coming over during the week." Stacy says and I nod my head. "Make sure you call us when you can."

"I will."

"Be safe, it looks like chaos through the tv I can't imagine what it's like in real life. Isabella you stay out of danger, you hear me?"

"Loud and clear Stacy."

"Good. Now let's make sure you get to your flight."

"I wouldn't mind if I accidentally miss my flight." I say. "Kidding."

I walk out to the backyard where the twins are happily jumping on the trampoline with the dogs.

"Boys, it's time for me to go." I say as I zip open the safety net.

The twins run over to me although they fall every time they try and run, the dogs making sure the twins fall.

"Hurricane be nice." I warn.

I pick up the twins as I kiss their cheeks, tickling their sides as they giggle.

"Mama come?"

"Mama is with aunt Toby."

"Oby?" They both say in unison making me laugh.

"Yes Oby. But you'll be with grandma and grandpa. Auntie Alex is coming over with Charlie sometime this week."

"Chawie!"

"Yes Charlie, so play nice with Charlie." I say and they smile. "I'll be back in three days."

"Long?"

"Not that long baby. I'll be back soon."

"Otay."

"I love you both, so so much." I pull them close to me as I hug them tightly. Resting my head between their heads. "Okay go play with the dogs."

"Bye mommy. Wuv you."

"I love you too."

I walk over to Cody as he gives me a tight hug.

"Be safe."

Christen's POV

"Charlie, Charlie tell auntie Christen you said mama."

"Mommy." Charlie says as she claps her hands.

I snort as I look at Tobin. Her face, priceless. Charlie continues to babble as she turns around to face Alex.

"Traitor." Tobin says and I laugh. "I wouldn't be laughing Chris, I haven't heard the twins say mama either. I think they've said Oby more than mama."

"Well I've heard Charlie say Bella more than mama." I say back.

"Yeah? Well I actually grew a pair way faster than you when asking out my crush."

"You took like seven years?" I say.

"Well it took you a bit longer than a decade. I didn't know Alex in high school. I met her at camp." Tobin says. "What's your excuse?"

I bite the inside of my cheek as I try to remember anything.

"Well I wasn't the one who ran outside in boxers in the cold because the food was outside and then forgot the key."

"Hey! I didn't know it was locked." Tobin shouts and I raise my hands up. "Well I wasn't the one who used pickup lines to try and swoon my crush."

"Oh that's low."

"Why would you even listen to Ash? Like seriously."

We hear a squeal and laughing, completely forgetting Alex and Charlie are on FaceTime. Tobin grabs the phone as we both smile.

"Children. You're both children. Bella and I married children."

"To be fair, Tobin is more of a child than me." I say.

"Just because I play Mario kart doesn't mean I'm a child Chris."

"You play it everyday Tobin."

"Your wife plays it!"

"Yeah but she's Bella."

"What the heck does that have to do? That's favoritism! Alex defend me."

"Charlie will be talking in my behalf." Alex says as she puts the phone in front of Charlie.

I laugh as Tobin pouts. Charlie babbling as she tries to eat the phone.

"You know I'm just messing with you Tobin."

"Yeah right." Tobin says and I chuckle.

"Charlie help me out, say mama."

"Mommy."

"No. Mama."

"Mommy."

"Ma-ma."

"Mommy."

I laugh as I pat her back.

"My goddaughter doing the best." I say with a chuckle.

"Oh shut up."

"No, I don't think I will."