I don't know

22

Anthony was colouring. Because he was doing his child's homework while his son sat down on the couch with a cast on his right arm.

'Daddy! You're meant to colour the circle purple!' Cam cried, peeling his eyes off the screen and over to his homework.

'Cameron James, you do not get to tell me what colour to colour a circle when you're sitting on the sofa watching a pig jump in puddles. Not my fault you decided to break your arm while kicking a ball about.' Anthony replied, half annoyed and irritated. Sierra giggled as Cam attempted to steal the purple pencil out of Anthony's hands. Anthony put the pen further out of reach for Cam.

'Absolutely not. You turn around and continue watching Peppa Pig.'

Cam rolled his eyes, 'I broke my arm cuz I fell onto the ground sideways.' he said before turning back to the screen. Anthony shook his head and continued to colour. He was pretty sure a toddler could colour more in the lines than he could.

'DADDY!' Sydney shrieked as she walked into the living room, followed by Ally.

'Hey, Melbourne.' Anthony said as he picked her up and placed her on his lap, the colouring on the table. Sydney smiled at the nickname as Ally looked at Cam shocked.

'How did you break your arm buddy?' Ally asked, as she sat down next to him, brushing his hair out of his face.

'He fell on the ground sideways.'

'I fell on the ground sideways.'

Anthony and Cam said the two statements at the same time. Ally shook her head as Sierra plopped herself next to her mother. Ally asked Sierra how her party was and Sierra fell into an elaborate story on how much fun her and Archie had.

Ally looked up at Anthony and gestured to Sierra. She never talked this much. Anthony smiled as he mouthed, 'She really likes Archie.'

Then Anthony's phone rang. It was Damon. Ally picked it up and put it on speaker so Anthony could speak to him without putting Sydney down.

'Hey Dame. What's up?'

'Sheila had the baby.'

'WHAT?' Anthony and Ally erupted at the same time. Sierra, Sydney and Cam also shut their ears at the same time.

'You deaf? Or you trying to make other people deaf? Sheila had the baby and we want both of you here. Yes, Ally I know you're there. Sheila insists on the both of you coming as Ally is her 'best friend.' And I'm not going against my wife's words so Rivera, come along would ya? Cheers. Bye!' Damon said cheerfully. People would think, Damon might change after becoming a Dad. No... he did not.

Ally and Anthony sat there in silence, staring at each other, before Anthony spoke up.

'Kids?'

'Josie?' Ally suggested.

'Absolutely not. What about mum?'

'Sure. Sierra, Sydney, Cam go put your shoes on!'

Sierra and Sydney instantly ran to the doorway while Cam stared at his parents. Even though it was only his arm that was broken, Anthony picked Cam up and carried him to the door to put his shoes on. Ally sighed as she grabbed her bag, following them out.

Anthony was by the door, helping Cam put his shoes on. Ally walked over to the girls and helped them button their coats up.

'Is it a girl or a boy?' Sydney asked, curiously. Ally laughed as she turned to Anthony.

'I hope its a girl. Damon deserves to be outnumbered.'

~~~

'Finally! How long does it take to get in your car and drive?' Damon said as Ally and Anthony as they walked into the room. Sheila squealed as Ally ran over to her and gave her a half- hug as Sheila was on the bed.

'Congratulations! How do you feel?' Ally asked as she pulled away and smiled at Sheila.

'Tired. I'm surprised how you did this 3 times at the same time. I officially look up to you!' Sheila said, letting out a chuckle.

'Congrats, mate! Welcome to the club.' Anthony said as he clapped Damon's back and side-hugged Sheila.

Ally and Damon met each other's eyes. It was obvious the two were trying not to say something smart or alecky to each other. They eyed each other wearily, waiting for the other one to speak up first. Sheila gave Damon a pointed look saying, 'Do not mess with me right now.' Damon sighed and gave in,

'Rivera! How wonderful it is to see you!' Damon said, sarcastically.

'Fredericks. Congratulations.'

'Thank you.' Damon nodded as Anthony and Sheila exchanged a look. Their rivalry had been going on since they were 4, and it was kind of getting ridiculous.

'Where's my niece/nephew?' Anthony asked, trying to break the tension in the room. Damon smiled as he walked over to a cot to the corner of the room. He stared into it for a second before turning to Sheila.

'What if I drop her?' he asked and Sheila raised her eyebrows and gestured to Ally and Anthony, who hadn't been told the gender yet. A grin grew over Anthony's face and Ally grinned as she hugged Sheila yet again.

'You had a girl?' Ally said as Sheila nodded.

'Anthony, just pick her up. You probably have more experience than either of us.' Sheila said as she smiled softly after she threw Damon a disgruntled look. She was obviously not in the mood to deal with Damon right now.

Anthony nodded as he walked over and slowly picked her up, supporting her head. She was awake and her big green eyes blinked up at Anthony as she tried to kick her legs out of the swaddle the nurses had wrapped her in. Ally walked over to him and gently took her out of his arms, rocking the sweet little girl.

'Meet Jamie Eloise Fredericks.' Damon said, now next to Sheila who had tears in her eyes and leaning onto her husband's chest. 'She's gorgeous.'

'Yes, she is.' Anthony agreed, remembering the day the triplets were born. It was a loud but a cheerful day that brought tears to nearly everyone's eyes.

Damon walked over to Ally and picked Jamie up awkwardly. He stared at her face for a second, examining her. The minute Damon picked her up, she scrucnhed up her face and began to cry.

He then handed her over to Sheila and the minute Jamie was in her arms, she stopped crying and blinked up at her mum. Damon looked over at Anthony, his mouth wide open. Ally let out a laugh as Damon sulked.

'Four hours in and she doesn't like me. Yay!' Damon said sarcastically, even jazzing his hands for an effect.

'And she's going to dislike you even more when she grows older, aren't you Jay? Cuz she's gonna be a momma's girl.' Sheila cooed at the little girl causing Damon to stick his bottom lip out.

'She'll grow onto me.'