A New Chapter

three

note: I have tried to do my research as much as possible but honestly I've never been to Disneyland so I don't really actually know rides and stuff so I've basically been brushing over it mostly so I hope you guys don't mind that.

Rolling over in bed, Courtney can't help but smile as she sees Leah fast asleep curled up on her side with Charley sleeping soundly cuddled in her arms. Initially, it had been a rule that the girls sleep in their own beds unless they were poorly; a rule Courtney when Bunny was little as well however more mornings than not Courtney wakes up to their littlest love cuddled into her mama, a sight which secretly melts her heart.

'She was sad in the travel cot... She's not used to it.' Leah mumbles sleepily, opening one eye to look at the brunette who smiles.

'She's not gonna get used to it if you don't leave her in it, is she? What time did you actually bring her in at?' Courtney asks.

'3-ish, I think. Wasn't any earlier than 3 anyway.' Leah replies causing Courtney to smile as she reaches across to rest her hand on the blonde's hip.

'How are you feeling today, bubs?' Courtney asks.

'Better. I do just think it was a combination of the lack of sleep and meditation.' Leah replies and Courtney nods her head.

'Yeah, potentially... Surprised the girls aren't up yet, yesterday must have tired them out.' Courtney says as Leah glances down at her watch.

'Mm... What's our plans for today? Is it this afternoon we've got the show?' Leah asks and Courtney nods her head.

'2 o'clock, I'm sure.' Courtney replies and Leah nods her head and pats the space beside her and Charley. Sliding closer to the blonde, Courtney smiles as Leah frees one of her arms to drape it over Courtney.

'Can I be honest with you about something?' Leah asks and Courtney nods her head.

'Always.' Courtney replies.

'I want another baby, you know I do. I just- Sometimes the thought of it absolutely terrifies me. When I think back on everything we went through to get Charley here; when I think back to that doctor telling us to say our goodbyes to her I just... I know I'm probably a bit different with Charley than I am with the other girls but I'm so so aware of how close we were to losing her.' Leah says quietly and Courtney nods her head.

'Firstly, you are a bit more protective over her but nothing to worry about. You don't actually treat her any differently than you'd treat Bunny or Tilly, I'd tell you if you did... Secondly, what we went through with Charley was horrible and I'm sorry I haven't realised just how much it actually affected you and still does. We can put off the transfer if you're not ready, Le.' Courtney says softly causing the blonde to shake her head.

'No, that's not what I want. I just- I thought you should know that it does scare me and it's something I think I might struggle with if I get pregnant.' Leah admits and Courtney nods her head.

'That's okay. We can work through that together, whatever you need.' Courtney replies.

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'I think it only seats four per bit so if we split into a three and a two?' Leah suggests as they stand in the queue for the Slinky-Dog ride causing Courtney to nod her head.

'Someone takes the big two and someone takes the littlest?' Courtney asks.

'Why don't you take Charley and I'll take Bunny and Tilly?' Leah suggests.

'Sounds good to me... You coming with mumma, baby girl?' Courtney asks putting her arms out towards the little girl who grins and nods her head. The queue doesn't take long before they're finally on the next ride. Leah sits in the middle of Bunny and Tilly, her arms wrapped around each of them while Courtney sits in the section behind them with Charley. They've already done a few rides today; Courtney and Leah taking turns to do the bigger rides that the oldest ones can go on while also fitting in rides that Charley can go on as well. As the ride sets up, Leah smiles at Bunny and Tilly who are giggling and absolutely loving life.