No Place Like Home

Chapter 12

Ally's POV
I sat in Mom's rocking chair by the window as I watched the rain trickle down outside.
Austin and I had spent about a week at her house, and today we were leaving to go home. Finally. Emotionally, we were better, thanks to Mom. She's one person who actually understands what we went through. Before I was born, Mom and Dad also had a miscarriage, so I was thankful for her presence.
I was conflicted about disappointing fans who were expecting to come to future concerts, but we had decided that we just couldn't tour right now. All we needed right now was to be home with Kinsley.

I look over at Austin as he begins to violently stir in bed. I quickly stand up and walk over to him. I shake his shoulders, trying to wake him. "Austin, sweetie, wake up."
His eyes fly open and he stares at me. "Ally?"
"It's okay, it was just another nightmare." I tell him while sitting down beside him.
"They seem so real." He says sitting up.
"I know baby."
He takes a moment to wake up and then smiles, "Are you ready to go home today?"
I smile back at him, "Oh yea. I can't wait to hold Kinsley again."
"Me either." He says leaning over and pecking my lips.
"So, are we done packing?" I ask.
"Well yeah, we only bought two bags to your mom's and the rest are on the bus; Trish said she's got those taken care of. "
"Alrighty." I say, getting up.
"Where are you going?"
"I'm going to go find Mom so I can spend some time with her before we leave.
"Okay sweetie." Austin said as I left the room.

12 Hours Later
Austin and I had said our goodbyes about an hour ago and now we're on the plane ride home. I had taken a 30 minute nap, but honestly, I can't sleep on planes.
I open my eyes to find Austin already looking at me. "Creeper much?" I ask him laughing.
"I love watching you sleep." He tells me.
I smile and look out the window over his shoulder. I feel Austin intertwine our fingers and I direct my attention back to him.
"Ally, I need to talk to you?" He says, looking very serious.
"What is it Austy?"
He takes a deep breath before starting, "I've been thinking a lot these past couple of days, about everything that's happened."
I nod my head, "Yeah, me too, and I feel like healing becomes easier everyday. We can't change what happened and we can only count our blessings."
I give his hand a squeeze and he smiles at me. "I glad you feel that way, because...I was wondering, when you're completely ready, if you'd like to try again."
"I'd love to try again." I say, smiling back at him. "Are you ready Austin?"
He takes a moment, and it looks as though he is trying to find the right thing to say. "I'm ready whenever you feel you are."
"You're so sweet Austin Monica Moon." I lean over and wrap my arms around him.
"I love you Ally."
"I love you too."

Austin's POV
Ally and I drove to Dez's in full anticipation. In just one more mile we would get to hold our baby girl.
I looked over at Ally in the passenger's seat and she was practically bouncing.
"What if we just went home instead and picked her up in the morning? It's already 11:48." I said, teasing her.
"Austin!?" She said slapping my shoulder.
"I was just kidding. Of course I want her home with us tonight." I said laughing.
"Not funny Moon." Ally said crossing her arms over her chest.
"Was too funny, Moon!" I retort.
Before she had a chance to reply sarcastically, she squealed and I grinned as we pulled on into the Wades' driveway.
We got out of the car and practically ran up to their door. Ally knocked as I wrapped my arms around her from behind.
"Don't restrain me." She said trying to wiggle free.
"What could you possibly mean by restrain?" I say, holding my arms firmly around her, but all games ended when Carrie opened the door. In her arms was our smiling baby girl.
"Mama!" She instantly screamed. I laughed as I let Ally go to get her.
"Hey, what about your old pops here?" I said leaning down and planting a kiss on her head.
"Why don't you guys come on in?" Carrie said, motioning for us to come inside.
We walked into the living room as Ally constantly talked to Kinsley, like she could possibly comprehend everything.
"Hey buddy!" I heard someone say as we rounded the corner of the hallway.
"Dez!" I said walking on into the living room and giving me him a hug.
We all sat down on the couch and I wrapped my arm around the happy mother and daugher.
"Dada!" Kinsley said reaching for me.
"That's my girl." I said reaching over and taking her from Ally.
"Thank you guys so much, for everything." Ally told Dez and Carrie sincerely. I reached over and wrapped my hand around hers as I heard her voice waver.
"It was nothing, we enjoyed having her here!" Carrie said smiling.
Ally looked over at Kinsley, who at the moment, was preoccupied with a button on my shirt.
"Austin, Ally. I know we've already told you this, but it just didn't seem right through video chat. Guys, me and Carrie are so sorry about what happened. We've prayed for you constantly since we found out." Dez said.
I saw a tear run down Ally's face when Dez said this. "Thanks Dez, and Carrie, it was so extremely hard to go on at first, but time does heal you I guess. I will always grieve over the loss of our baby, and who they would've been, but God allowed me to spend some time with them before he called them home." Ally said, looking stronger than she had a month ago. I placed a hand on Ally's face and kissed her cheek where a tear had previously fallen.
Carrie looked like she was on the verge of tears too, so I decided to change the subject.
"So, did Kinsley behave while we were gone?" I asked them.
"She was a perfect, little angel." Dez said wrapping an arm around Carrie's shoulders.
"Speaking of kids, you're starting to show Carrie! I'm so happy for you two!" Ally said placing a hand on Carrie's shoulder.
"Thanks Ally!" Carrie replied, laying her head on Dez's shoulder.
I looked down at Kinsley who had suddenly gotten very still and quiet, and to my surprise, she had fallen asleep in my lap.
I laughed and Ally looked over to see her.
"I know we just got back, and I'd love to talk more guys, but it looks like our little perfect, angel here has conked out." I said while I placed her head on my shoulder.
"Yeah, we totally understand, and I know you are ready to be home after being gone for so long." Dez said standing up with Carrie.
"Is it okay if I come by tomorrow and get her stuff?" Ally asked.
"That's totally fine! Come by anytime you need to." Carrie said as we walked towards the front door.

A couple of minutes later we all said our goodbyes, and me and my girls got in the car.
"Okay Momma, take your baby. I've got to drive." I whispered to Ally.
I gently handed her Kinsley and wiped the baby drool off of my shoulder.

Halfway home I glanced over to see Ally watching Kinsley sleep. "Ally?"
"Yea?" She asked softly.
"Let's never leave her again."
"Done." She said as we pulled into our yard.

AN: Thanks so much for reading guys! I can't believe you've kept up with my story with how hectic the updates have been. Love y'all & God bless!