Forever My Marine Pt2

Chapter #71

Chapter #71

July 8th 2022

Louri’s POV

We are able to get the girls and Thomas into a daycare for the summer break but Devon is too old for that now so he is with us. Thank god Scarlett can work on The Outset from home. Kate had flown in yesterday and is staying for a few more days. Luckily Kate is a mother herself and has no problem with Devon around while they work. I think they are working on a new clay mask or something I’m not sure. I haven’t really been paying attention. Don’t get me wrong I love The Outset and am very proud of all the work Scarlett has put into it I just have no fucking idea what any of it means. All I know is the three step daily regimen because that's what I use. 

Scarlett’s POV 

Kate and I have been working on a new product and we still have a good amount of time till we launch it. Kate and I are pulled out of our conversation when we hear Devon trying to get Louri’s attention. "Mama, Mama." He says and gets no response and judging by the look on her face she's working something out in her head for work. But what gets her attention and shocks us is what Devon says next. "Lieutenant Colonel Evans." He says using her full title her eyes snap over to him. "What did you just call me?" I can tell by the tone of her voice that she isn't mad but shocked. 

Louri’s POV

Devon just called me by my official title. Sure he’s called me Colonel Mama or Mama Marine before but that is different. “You weren’t responding to me.” He says shyly, oh shit does he think he’s in trouble? I get out of my chair and go to the chair next to him and wrap my arms around him and pull him into my lap. 

Scarlett’s POV

“I’m sorry Little Marine, I was just so confused by all the stuff your Mommy and Auntie Kate are doing that I got lost in my head. What is it you need?” Louri asks in the soft tone she only uses with the kids. “Well if you are confused about what Mommy and Auntie Kate are talking about then I don’t think you will be able to help me understand.” He giggles. “Yeah sorry, I can’t help you out with understanding it. But I’m sure your Mommy and Auntie Kate would love to help you understand. You just have to ask them.” She tells him. “But they are working and I don’t want to be rude and interrupt them.” Oh dear lord I have the cutest and most thoughtful kids. “He is definitely going to be the perfect gentleman when he’s older.” Kate says, making me smile. “Mama?” He looks up at Louri and she hums in response telling him to continue. “Are you mad that I used your work name?” He asks. “Not at all, but to you I’m just your Mama and I love being your Mama.” She pulls him closer into her and he hugs her tighter as well. “Can I still call you Mama Marine?” He asks. “Of course you can, that's a nickname just like I call you my little Marine.” She says. “Ok.” He says and snuggles into Louri. 

Kate’s POV

“So Devon is there any questions you have? I am more than happy to tell you anything you want to know.” I say. “What are you and Mommy working on? Because it sounds very confusing.” He says. “We are working on developing a rescue balm.” I say. “What does developing mean?” He asks. “It means we are working on making something.” I say. “Oh, who are you rescuing?” He questions. “Well we call it a rescue balm because it will help with hydrating your skin and lips if they are cracked.” I explain the best I can for an eight year old to understand. “Oh ok.” He nods and snuggles back into his Mama’s neck. 

Louri’s POV

“How about we work on that birdhouse you started? You said you wanted to carve some designs into it.” I say to Devon who is on his third birdhouse since it’s his favorite thing to make. “Yes! That sounds like fun. And it’s not confusing like Mommy’s skin stuff.” He says jumping out of my lap and to the back door where we keep our work boots. “You ladies, have a good time. I’m going to g help him with his birdhouse.” I give Scarlett a quick kiss before following after Devon who has already gotten halfway to the workshop. Before I leave the house I hear Scarlett call after me. “Louri! Gizmo is following you! Don’t lose him!” She calls out and I see my favorite furball at my feet and I pick him up and call back to Scarlett. “Don’t worry Baby! I’ve got him! He likes to lay on the cot in the back room of the workshop!” I put Gizmo down so I can put my work boots on. “Have fun Babe!” She says. “We will!” I reply before picking Gizmo back up now that I have my boots on and head out to the workshop where Devon is. 

When I walk into the shop I set Gizmo down and he goes to Devon for attention which he gets before going to the back room of the shop to lay on the cot. Devon is ready to start working; he's got his tool belt and safety goggles on his head. “You look ready to work.” I joke. “You took sooooo long to get here.” He drags out the word ‘so’ for dramatic purposes. “Well sorry but I had to talk to Mommy about not losing Gizmo. Now I will get my tool belt and the other tools we need as well as the stencil I made off the drawing you gave me. Then we can get started.” I say and he nods happily.

A/N: Devon is so fun to write. Anygays see you in the next one.