Forever my Marine

Chapter #74

Chapter #74
Aug 22nd 2021
Lisa’s POV
“I don’t get it.” Mel says after Lizzie shows us what Louri’s name in the chat is. “Melanie I’m pretty sure it’s you know.” I say and I see it register on her face. “Oh that’s nasty.” She cringes as Scarlett walks in. “You are nasty.” Mel says to Scarlett. “Liz, please tell me you didn’t show them.” Scarlett says as she picks up Thomas. “She asked.” Liz shrugs. “And I’m going back to the workshop.” Scarlett says and practically runs to the workshop with Thomas. “Why did you have to ask? Melanie seriously. I didn’t need to know this information.” Karsten says cringing.

Scarlett’s POV
I sat on a stool with Thomas in my arms as I watched Louri work on the front panel of my new desk she is making me. “Ok well I’ve done the work I can without needing to use any of my power tools. I don’t want to scare him with the noise. I also don’t want him to inhale any sawdust.” Louri says putting down the carving tool and spinning around on her stool which rotates so she can turn easily without having to get up all the time. “It looks great Baby. I can’t wait to see the final result.” I tell her as she stands and takes her apron off and hangs it on its hook. “I’m glad you like it so far. I just hope it turns out the way I want it to.” She says. “Louri it could look like Thomas did it and I would still love it.” I tell her truthfully. “That’s sweet.” She says with a smile. “How long have we been here?” She asks and I look at my phone with my free hand. “Oh wow it’s two forty five.” I say shocked at how long we have been out here in the workshop. “We should probably go back inside. He looks like he needs to be put down for a nap.” She says rubbing Thomas’s back. “Yeah that’s probably a good idea.” I nod.

Louri’s POV
Scarlett and I walk back into the house and I avoid any eye contact with our parents, especially Karsten. “Louri, kom her, tak. Jeg vil gerne tale med dig.(Louri, come here, please. I would like to talk to you.)” Karsten says as Scarlett sits on my lap and wraps her arms around me and I do the same to her after she puts Thomas down for a nap. When I hear Karsten call for me in Danish my whole body shivers. “Vi kan tale her. Børnene taler ikke dansk.(We can talk here. The kids don’t speak Danish.)” I reply not wanting to leave Scarlett’s embrace because her dad honestly intimidates me. “Far, hvad sker der? Du ringer aldrig efter Louri på dansk.(Dad, what’s going on? You never call for Louri in Danish.)” Scarlett asks. “Det handler om kaldenavent i chatten. Jeg synes, du maske skal aendre det.(It’s about the nickname in the chat. I think you should maybe change it.)” He says and I sigh. “Karsten you know that I respect you right?” I ask. “Yes, you have always been respectful to me.” He replies. “I’m not changing the name in the chat because it’s an inside joke with the MARVEL cast and I.” I tell him. “Ok it’s your choice but you should know your mother is not very happy with Scarlett right now.” He says. “Why is she mad at me?” Scarlett asks. “She thinks you call Louri your bitch.” He tells us. “And you already know how protective I can get over my babies.” Ma says as she walks into the living room with her hands on her hips. “Ma I made the nicknames.” I tell her. “So Scarlett doesn’t call you her bitch?” Ma asks. “No she doesn't, she does call me her Marine which I am.” I tell her. “Oh I guess I just went into mama bear mode too quickly.” Ma says. “It’s ok Lisa, I am the same with our kids.” Scarlett says. “Oh she is and it can be kinda scary you don’t want to mess with our kids.” I say. “Louri you aren’t any better. And you know it.” Scarlett says. “Yeah that’s true.” I say with a smile. She’s right, I can get very protective of the kids. “They probably get it from us.” Mel says as she enters the room with Louisa on her hip “Where’s Maya?” Scarlett asks since Devon is in the living room playing with his legos. “Oh she’s still in the dining room with Elizabeth.” Ma says. “Oh ok. I just want to make sure they are all accounted for.” I say. “Oh hello.” Karsten says as Gizmo jumps into his lap. “That’s Mama’s..” I cut Devon off before he can finish his sentence. “Devon Christipher, don’t finish that sentence.” I say quickly. “I wasn’t going to say pussy. I was going to say cat.” He says. “Oh I said it. I’m sorry.” He says after he realizes he said it anyway. “I think he is trying to give me a heart attack.” Scarlett says. “He’s six he doesn’t understand anyway.” Karsten says.

A/N
I had to add the Devon saying ‘pussy’ again. Anygays see you in the next one next year!