Begin Again

Chapter 7

Alex POV

"Momma! Where are they?" Charlie whines.

I squeeze her in my hip, "They're coming. Their plane landed so they're coming."

"But when?!" She whines again.

I kiss her head, "Have to be patient b-"

"Riley!" She yells.

I turn and see Mack, who looks exhausted and Riley pointing.

I smile as they reach us, "Hey, you made it."

She yawns and nods, while setting Riley down.

I set Charlie down and watch as they hug each other.

I walk closer to Mack and give her a hug, kissing her cheek.

I pull away, "Let's get to the hotel, you can nap."

She smiles, "I'm so tired. Riley had a couple of nightmares and wouldn't sleep on the plane."

I grab her hand, "Okay, let's go."

We get their bag and head to the rental car.

We get in and make our way to the hotel.

"Is that coffee?" Mack asks, holding up my cup.

I chuckle and nod, "It's mine though."

She pouts, "Please."

I smile, "Look at that face. Of course you can have some."

She closes her eyes and sips it, "Ahh."

I chuckle and grab her hand, intertwining our fingers.

I continue driving and look over not even five minutes later to see her sleeping peacefully.

I look in the mirror and see Riley and Charlie out too.

I sigh out of happiness.

We finally make it to the hotel and I get out, opening Mack's door.

I rub her cheek and lean in, pressing my lips against hers.

I feel her smile and pull back, "Hi, sleepyhead."

She smiles sleepily, "Hi."

She turns around and then turns back, "Nap?"

"Nap." I confirm.

"You have a few hours until you can check in, but you can nap in mine and Charlie's room."

"Okay. Thanks."

I grab their things and Mack grabs Riley and Charlie.

We get inside and ride the elevator up then get to our room.

Mack places Riley and Charlie in a bed and packs pillows around them then falls into the other bed.

I crawl in next to her and run my hands through her hair.

I kiss her forehead, "Night, Mack."

I watch as her eyes close and her breath evens out.

I pull my phone out and start scrolling.

I go through my email and review anything important that needs my attention.

"Momma." I hear mumbling.

At first, I think it's Charlie, but look over and quickly realize that it's Riley.

I get up from the bed and walk over to Riley.

I start rubbing her back and shushing her until she settles down to sleep.

Thankfully she does and I sigh.