When Fire Meets Coffee

Epilogue IV

Chelsea

I have to stop being such a fire magnet. I just set the kitchen on fire while trying to show Link how to make one of her Mama's favourite desserts. But instead, I accidentally set fire to the oil and now the kitchen is on fire. Jordie was quick to come in and put it out, but I'm still pretty bummed about the churros being ruined, as one would be.

"Babe, you need to stop attracting fires." Jordie chuckled as she attempted to clean up the mess, "I'll call a contractor."

"Don't call Mom babe in front of me ever again." Harry shook her head. I hadn't even noticed she was there. 

"I think it's cute." Harley smiled, also coming from nowhere.

"I personally think that we're lucky to have our parents and that they love each other so much. Not many kids have what we have." Link grinned.

"Thanks, Link." I beam as I give her a cwtch.

"I love you, Mom." she said.

"I love you, too, sweetie."

"Link, why are you always so mushy?" Harry groaned.

"Why are you on everyone's case today?" Harley countered.

Harry only huffed and walked out as a respond, "Jeez, what's up with her?" Link grimaced.

"I think she might be having a tough time with Emily. Harry is being so kind with her and Emily is just snapping at her all the time." Harley explained.

"The contractors will be out tomorrow- what's happening?" Jordie asked when she noticed the concerned faces

"Harry might be going through some stuff with Emily." I tell my wife.

"Maybe we should go have a talk with her." Jordie suggests.

"Yeah." I nod.

"Link, take Harley out and get some nice things for Harry. Maybe get yourselves a few snacks since we won't have a kitchen for a little bit." Jordyn ordered to our eldest.

"Sorry." I cringe.

"It's okay, sweetheart." Jordyn smiled sweetly at me, giving me a kiss before heading up to Harry's room and I follow.

"Hey, you. Can we come in?" I ask as I knock on my daughter's door.

"Yeah." she replied.

We both walk in as Harry shuffles on the bed to sit on the edge. Jordie and I take a seat either side of her.

"What's going on with you, Harry?" Jordyn started.

"Emily is being pissy with me." she mumbled.

"I'm sorry to hear that. How come?"

"Because I don't want to have sex yet. I'm not ready."

"And that's fine. You will be ready on your own terms. Don't you let her force you into anything."

"No, I know. That's why she's mad. Because she can't push me to do what she wants. I'm starting to not love her now."

"Maybe you should have a talk with her. Tell her how you feel. Tell her that what she's doing to you is making you feel bad."

"I don't want to hurt her." Harry shook her head as tear brim her eyes.

"She's hurting you though, sweetheart." I say, rubbing my hand up and down her arm.

"You need to have a conversation with her, Haz. You can't be in a relationship where the other is hurting you." Jordie says. 

"I'll talk to her." Harry shrugged.

"It's not right that she gets to be upset about this. Not right at all." my wife shook her head.

"I know."

"And if it doesn't go well, your Mama and I will right here for you. Always. You're our kid, we love you." I assure her.

"Damn straight." Jordie agreed, making us laugh.

"Thanks, guys." Harry chuckled.

"We'll leave you be now." Jordie said and we both got up. Harry gave us hugs and kisses before we left and it makes my heart melt a little.

As soon as her door closes, Jordie and I high five, "We're such awesome parents." I whisper as we go downstairs.

"That we are, my love."

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"Harry! We got you some stuff!" Link yelled as she and Harley came through the front door.

They brought about five shopping bags into the living room where Jordyn and I were sat.

"Jesus! How much did you get?" Jordie said.

"Oh, it's not all for Harry. It's for you guys too." Link shrugged.

"Why us?" I ask.

"Because you're awesome and you deserve to be spoiled." Harley smiled sweetly, "We got you sweets and comfy clothes and we got Mama's favourite tea."

"Strawberry and mint?" Jordie gasped.

"Yup." Link nodded with pride.

"You guys are too sweet." I pout at my babies and hug them.

"What's going on?" Harry's voice asked. She sounded congested so I turned around to see that she's been crying.

"Hey, baby. What's wrong?" I hurry over to her and hold her immediately.

"Emily. She ended it. All I said was that I wanted to talk. And she ended it."

"Hazza. I'm so sorry." Jordyn expressed and joined the embrace. Soon, Link and Harley were in on it and Harry was sobbing. We all held her tightly.

"I love you guys." she said.

"We love you, too." we all respond.