New Normal (GxGxG)

Chapter 4

Maya's POV

I walk downstairs with Jonah's pacifier and I sigh when I hear him still crying. He woke up very unhappy this morning which is a little concerning and confusing because he didn't cry during the night. We woke them up this morning and a few minutes later he just started crying.

He didn't want a bottle, Alex changed his diaper and he also didn't want his favourite blanket.

I really don't know what's wrong with him today.

I walk into the kitchen and see Stephanie holding him in her arms. His cries are still heartbreaking but hopefully he will calm down in a bit.

I give her the pacifier and she gives me an appreciative smile before she gives it to him.

"I found it!"

I turn around and see Alex running into the kitchen with her thermometer. She holds it to his ear but he cries and pulls his head away.

"Come on bubba, let me help you please?" She pleads and keeps trying to take his temperature.

"Okay I'll hold his head" Stephanie says and as she sways with him she quickly pushes his head down into her neck.

He screams his heart out and Alex puts the device into his ear for a few seconds.

"I'm sorry baby" she says in a low voice and let's him go as Alex takes it out.

I feel two little arms wrap around my leg and I look down at Riley who has her comforting blanket right against her chest.

I immediately bend down and sit next to her on the ground. She steps in between my legs and lays her head against my shoulder.

"Jonah is just a little sick sweetheart" I whisper and kiss her head. "But mommy is going to make him feel better okay."

She doesn't say anything and just cuddles her blanket. She is definitely affected by his emotional state because he hasn't stopped crying for atleast forty-five minutes.

"Okay, yeah he has a fever" Alex sighs and walks towards the medicine cabinet.

"Are you okay sweetheart?" Stephanie looks down at me and Riley.

"I'm okay mommy" I smile and give Riley a few comforting kisses on her cheek. "But I think I'm going to take her outside."

I stand up and pick Riley up in my arms. I walk closer to Stephanie and reach out to Jonah.

"Ah my little boy" I whisper and run my hand softly over his back.

He turns to look at me and my heart breaks at his upsetting cries. The tears are running down his face and I fucking hate that.

"Mommy Alex is going to make you feel better, I promise." I say in a gentle tone.

"Yes I am" Alex comes up from behind me. "Only if we can get him to drink this."

"Okay, he is going to scream now, we'll be outside." I say and start walking to the living room, to go outside.

"Oh Riley, what a beautiful day huh?" I smile and walk with her to the steps that lead to the lawn.

I take a seat on the steps and put her down on the grass in front of me. "Give mommy your sucky" I say and take it out of her mouth.

She holds onto me as she stands between my legs but I can see her eyes wondering all around the yard. I grab her blanket and also put it beside me, hoping she will forget about it.

She is definitely upset about Jonah and her blanket brings her comfort but I want her to think about something else. I brought her outside as a distraction till Jonah is feeling better.