That night Tim sleeps at Lucys place and gets waken up by Maddie the next morning she is Trying to climb onto the bed but she is so short She can't get up Tim:hey munchkin what are you doing M:want up she says sleepy and still trying Tim giggles a bit then lifts her up and she crawls between them M:thanks daddy Tim:your welcome sweetheart go back to sleep a little its early M:ok she snuggles into him and he puts his arm around him when Lucy wakes up she sees this and takes a picture of it for Tim later to see Once there all up they go to the kitchen Tim:i enjoyed last night and this morning being here with both you Lucy:yeah i liked us waking up together seeing you laying in bed with our daughter between us Tim:Luce im gonna ask and you can say no if your not ready but i want you and Maddie to Move in with me this way we can be together all the time and Maddie doesn't have to keep swapping houses constantly Lucy:can i think about it Tim:of course take your time Maddie:hi daddy hi mommy T&L:hi baby M:can we go to the zoo today Tim:that sounds good Lucy:im gonna get changed Tim:alright you hungry baby M:yes Tim:what would you like for breakfast M:ummm jelly toast with eggs please Tim:i think i can do that He cooks her breakfast and then Lucy comes out Tim:you look beautiful Lucy:no I don't im in a t-shirt and jeans Tim:still beautiful M:daddy's right mama your pretty Lucy:aww thank you baby Tim:who's ready for the zoo M:me me me Tim: come on They are getting in the truck when they have a little trouble with Maddie M:i don't like my carseat its uncomfortable Tim:sorry baby but you need to sit in it for now ok Lucy:maybe its time for a booster seat Tim:maybe we can go look before we go to the zoo Lucy:sure They drive to the store to get a booster seat and let Maddie pick one out And Tim puts it in the truck Lucy:there she has more space in the new one Tim:yep ok baby get in
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She climbs in and they strap her in Tim:better Maddie:mhm Tim:ok good Lucy:you just bought the other one what going to do with it Tim:ill see if ang or Nyla need one if not ill donate it Lucy:ok They drive to the zoo and walk in they see all the animals and Maddie is so happy Tim:slow down Mads mama and daddy can't keep up with you The walk around for a couple hours even goes into the gift shop and gets a stuffed animal Tim:you like your stuffed monkey M:yeah Lucy:your adorable M:i know They get back in the truck Maddie falls asleep in the back and Tim grabs Lucys hand Tim:what ya thinking about baby Lucy:how did you know i was thinking Tim:your thinking face Lucy:my what Tim:you get a face when your deep in thought Lucy:im just thinking about today thats all Tim:i wont push but if you want to talk you can talk to me ok Lucy:i know babe thank you Tim:i love you Lucy:i love you too They go home and go to bed The next day at the station Tim feels like Lucy is Avoiding him so he keeps a distance letting her have space Angela:what did you do Tim:what Angela:to Lucy why is she distracted Tim:I don't know why assume i did something Angela:did you Tim:I don't know she was acting off yesterday And now shes acting off today i think i rushed her a little and now she is in her head Angela:rushed her how Tim:i asked her if her and Maddie would move in with me Angela:yeah that was a little fast you think she's having 2nd thoughts about yall Tim:i hope not i don't know maybe she is Angela:talk to her Tim find out Tim:i will That night when they are about to leave Tim stops her Tim:hey Lucy hold up Lucy:whats up Tim:did i do something wrong Lucy:no you didn't do anything wrong Tim:are you ok Lucy:im fine Tim im just thinking about your question yesterday Tim:if you want to say no thats fine i get it Lucy:i didn't say no i didn't say anything yet Tim:i know that im just trying to make sure your alright ok Lucy:im fine i just need some space to think alright Tim:alright thats fine ill go to my place tonight if thats what you need Lucy: im sorry im not trying to be mean Tim:baby i know its alright ok Lucy:ok goodnight Tim:goodnight He watches making sure she makes it to her car ok and watches her pull out of the driveway then he gets in his truck and looks back at Maddie's seat Tim:daddy's trying baby he says to an empty seat He drives home and goes to bed but lays there until he falls asleep the next morning he texts Lucy Tim:good morning to my two girls love you guys Lucy:love you too There both off that day and he wants to go over but he knows she needs her space right now so he doesn't With Lucy Maddie:mama wheres daddy Lucy:at his house baby i don't think he is coming today Maddie:is daddy going away again Lucy:no baby of course not Maddie:ok In her head Lucy knows her decision but her daughters question just makes her believe it even more She grabs Maddie and drives to Tims house Tim:hey guys what are you doing here Maddie:i missed you Tim:aww i missed you too baby Lucy:hey mads go play in your room ok daddy and i need to talk M:ok She runs off and they go into the kitchen Tim:coffee Lucy:yes please Tim:so im guessing since your hear you made your decision Lucy:i have Tim:ok Lucy:i have been thinking alot about this it wasn't an easy decision but Tim i .........
