Salem Inn
Ben was sitting; up in bed reading his tablet; Bo and Ciara were still sound asleep. Ben couldn't believe that today his son was turning a year old.
When they returned; from Greece, they decided to stay in Salem for a few days to celebrate with family. Hope was still in Greece waiting for Bo to wake up; they got back; a few days ago so they could make plans for Little Bo's party.
Ben, was so lost; in thought, he didn't notice Ciara roll over and say good morning to him.
" Ben?"
" Sorry baby, did you say something?"
" I asked if you were okay; you seemed a million miles away."
" I'm fine, just thinking."
" About what?"
" Our son, turning one, and how a year ago I wasn't there when he was born."
" We have been over this a million times; that wasn't your fault."
" I know; I just wish I was there."
" Me too, but everything turned out fine; we are all okay."
" You're right. I have to let it go and focus on being here now."
" That's right, and today we are focusing on having the best party for our amazing little boy."
" We have to be at Grandma Julie's by 12:30 because the party is at 1, and my mom is going to Facetime us at the party, and it's going to be 9 pm in Greece."
" I'm sorry your mom can't be here."
" It's okay; she wants to stay with Dad. In case he wakes up. I completely; understand."
" I was so happy when I walked into my hotel room and saw you and Bo sitting on the bed; best surprise ever."
" I know you wanted us to stay behind, but I could tell from our face time call that you needed us there with you."
" You know me so well," Ciara said as she kissed Ben.
" So your Uncle Steve is still in Greece, right?"
" He is, but Aunt Kayla and Shawn are back. So they will be at the party."
" Yep, Belle will be there, and Eric is going to stop by Brady and Marlena and John. There will be lots of people to celebrate with our little man."
" Grandma Julie said she was taking care of the cake because she; was not going to let it be ruined, like our gender reveal cake."
" Of course, she wants everything perfect for her great-grandson."
" I actually wanted to talk to you about something."
" What's up?"
" I was thinking about asking Maggie if we could stay at the mansion for a while. I love being out on the water with you and Bo but with my dad in Greece and mom there with him. I was; thinking; it might be nice to be here in Salem for a while in case something happens?"
" I think it would be a good idea to stay for a while; I was going to say something last night, but I wasn't sure how you would feel."
" Great, I'm going to call Maggie right now."
Ben checked on Bo while Ciara made the phone call. Bo was still sound asleep in the crib.
Ciara hung up the phone with a big smile on her face.
