No Place Like Home

Chapter 1

Ally's POV
I'm flipping the last batch of pancakes when I feel someone tug on my dress. I look down to see Kins by my side. "Momma, me eat."
"Yes sweetie, as soon as these are done you, Daddy, and I are going to have breakfast." Kinsley begins to look around. I smile, knowing exactly who she's looking for. "Go look in the room with the big music box, I think Daddy's in there." I take the pancakes up as she waddles her way to the den.
As I'm getting the table ready I hear the piano stop playing, and I know she's found Daddy.
Its weird how common those words have become since Kinsley was born. Momma and Daddy. I never thought being called Momma would feel so comfortable and familiar.
I look up from setting the table and see my two favorite blondes walk into the kitchen. "Look Kins, Momma fixed us pancakes for breakfast!" I hear Austin tell her.
"Yayyyy!" She exclaims, bouncing excitedly in Austin's arms. He smiles and places her in the high chair. I sit down, and Austin makes his way to the chair beside me. "Thanks for fixing my favorite." He says leaning over and kissing my cheek.
"No problem sweetie. I wanted to make our last breakfast together special, and I know how much you two love pancakes." I say reaching over and tickling Kinsley's tummy. She erupts in laughter, and my heart fills with joy. I look back over at Austin who has a tint of sadness on his face. "I know. I don't want to leave her either." I confess.
"I just wish there was some way we could bring our baby girl on tour with us."
"Yea. We've never been away from her. I hope she reacts well living with Dez and Carrie for a couple of months." I pause. "That's a couple of months we'll miss seeing her grow."
"Its just too dangerous to take her with us. I don't want her traveling this young and especially halfway across the world. Don't worry Alls, we'll Skype her everyday and always call to say goodnight."
I smile and give Austin's hand a gentle squeeze. "Well, let's have a good time before we have to take her to Uncle Dez's." I say, putting a smile on my face for Kins.

Austin's POV
Its around one in the afternoon, and we're driving Kinsley to Dez's. Ally, Kins, and I had a great morning together. We tried to make it the best for Kins, so she wouldn't be hurt by us leaving her. I didn't want to leave her, but we didn't have a choice. Ally and I had both thought about it for a long time, and we decided we wanted to go on another tour; we missed performing. Trish had booked us a European tour. I will never understand why she booked one so far away from home, but I've learned not to argue with Trish. She was actually coming with me and Ally, and Jace graciously said he would take over Sonic Boom for us until we got back. I'm thankful me and Ally we're blessed with such great friends.

I pull into Dez's drive and glance over at Ally sitting next to me. I see her look over at me, and she bites her lip, trying not to cry. "Hey, Dez and Carrie are some of the best people we know, and they are going to take great care of Kinsley while we're gone. Don't worry sweetie."
"I know." She says, and she leans over and sweetly kisses me. I suddenly hear little laughs coming from behind us. I turn around to see Kinsley giggling at us. I smile, and get up to go get her out.
"Were you laughing at Mommy kissing me?" I ask her while I unbuckle her. She giggles again, and it makes me chuckle. I lift her out as Ally gets her bags out of the boot of the car. "Guess what Ally?"
"What?" Ally asks grinning at us.
"Little Kinsley Esther here thinks its funny because you kissed Daddy."
"Oh is that so?" Ally teasingly asks. She walks over and kisses me again, making Kins tumble in laughter. "You silly girl." Mommy says planting a peck on Kinsley's head.
We walk up to the Wade's house and see Carrie open the front door. "Hey guys!" She says, her golden locks bouncing when she speaks.
"Hi Carrie." Ally says, leaning over and giving her a hug.
"Come on in. I'll show you where you can put her stuff Ally." Ally and Carrie walk down a hallway while I wander around the house with Kinsley.
"This is going to be your home for a couple of months sweetie." I say as she marvels at her surroundings. "Uncle Dez and Aunt Carrie are going to be keeping you. You're going to have so much fun here."
"Oh yea. We're going to have so much fun!" I jump and turn around to see Dez behind me.
"Hey buddy." I walk over to him and we do our handshake, "What up!?" Even as grown men, we're still goofy best friends.
"Hey Kins." Dez says as he waves to her. She smiles at him.
"She loves her Uncle Dez. Don't you Kins?" Her smile grows even wider when I ask her.
"Thanks for letting me and Carrie keep her. We're going to have a great time." Dez says.
"There isn't anyone else I'd trust with her, and plus, it'll give you and Carrie some practice." I say winking at him.
"Who knows? We might have a little Wade by next year."
"Carrie's pregnant!?" I ask surprised.
"No, not yet, but we're trying."
"Congratulations Dez! I'll keep you and Carrie in my prayers. Hopefully you'll get some good news soon."
"Thanks buddy." Dez says as he gives my shoulder a pat.

Ally and Carrie soon join us. "Austin, we need to be leaving. Our flight leaves at 2:30, and we still need to go pick up Trish." I nod as Ally walks over to me and I hand her Kinsley.
"Dez and I will be in the kitchen. We'll let you say goodbye to her." Carrie and Dez walk out, leaving me and Ally with our baby girl. I see a small tear roll down Ally's cheek as she looks at me. I go over to them and envelope them both in a hug.

After we explained to Kinsley again what was happening and we told her goodbye, we walked into the kitchen. Ally handed Kinsley over to Carrie, "Thanks so much for keeping her you guys." She said.
"You're absolutely welcome." Carrie said looking down at Kins. Surprisingly Kinsley didn't cry, and she even seemed happy to be staying with her uncle and aunt.
"Well goodbye guys, if you need anything or if there is any kind of emergency call me or Ally. If you can't get us, then call Trish."
"Don't worry Austin, we'll make sure we have everything under control." Dez assures me.
"Bye Kinsley. I love you." I hear Ally say as she gives Kinlsey one more hug.
I walk over and lean down to my little girl, "Bye Kins. Daddy and Mommy love you very much and we'll see you again very soon." I kiss her cheek, and walk back over to Ally. I hold her hand as we tell Dez and Carrie goodbye and leave.

I was so excited that me, Ally, and Trish would be on a plane headed to Europe in no less than an hour, but saying goodbye to my baby was one of the hardest things I had to do. Who knew that you could love a little human being so much? I never did, until Kinsley came into our lives.