Where it All Began

Big brother, Big sister

Maddie's POV
After our trip to the cabin 4 months ago, we have had many different milestones. Alya and Taylor turned 1, we found out that I am pregnant again, and we found out the gender of the baby. Now we are all getting everything ready for when Abby comes to visit. I haven't seen my best friend in too long. She should be arriving at O'Hare in about 2 hours, so Wes is getting ready to leave to go pick her up while I stay home with the twins. Hey Maddie, I'm getting ready to head out, it should take me about an hour to get there and since it's a late flight we will grab something to eat on the way home. You don't need to stay up and be exhausted. Well too bad for you, Mister, cause I haven't seen Abby in way too long so I am staying up. And if Ido fall asleep you better wake me up. Wes smirked and fake saluted. Yes Ma'am. I kissed him and walked to the door behind him. Wes leaned down to kiss me one last time before he left. I love you. I love you too. Don't burn the house down. You may be a firefighter but I don't want you starting your own fires. He smirked and I gave him a hug. Yeah yeah. Get outta here. Bring me my husband and my best friend back in one piece? You got it. Keep my son and daughters safe too. Wes, baby, you'll be gone three hours, tops. You're the one who told me to be careful. He chuckled at me and I playfully shoved him out the door. I'll be back later. Love you. Love you too. I went back inside and went to the playroom with the twins. Hi my babies. I sat down next to them on the floor and Alya crawled over to me. Hi baby girl. Daddy just left. He's going to be back after bedtime. But then in the morning you finally get to see aunt Abby again! Alya, being 18 months old, clapped excitedly at my excitement. Of course she wasn't quite sure why she was excited. After I fed the twins, I took them upstairs for a bath before putting them in pajamas and then laying them down to sleep. Good night baby girl. I kissed Alya's forehead and went over to Taylor. Good night little man. I kissed his forehead as well and then went down stairs and put a movie in while waiting for Wes and Abby to get here.
Wes's POV
I got to O'Hare just in time. Abby's plane had landed and I met her at baggage claim. Wes! Abby, hey! I gave her a hug and we grabbed her stuff before going out to my truck. So how've you been Abs? Pretty good. Oh my God! I don't think I told Maddie yet! Jake proposed last week!! That's amazing Abby! Congratulations! Is he still coming up tomorrow? Yeah, he's driving though. So he should be here around noon. Awesome. So I don't know if Maddie told you or not, but I'm going to tell you anyway. And if she hasn't and she tells you later, act surprised. I laughed and so did Abby. Anyway, she's pregnant again! That's amazing! I'm so happy for you guys! How far along is she? About 4 months. Remember her telling you that we went to the cabin for a few days? Abby laughed and nodded. Well, yeah. I think you can put two and two together. So why in the world didn't Jake tell me that he was going to propose? I honestly don't think anyone knew except my parents. It was bound to happen though. We've been together for 10 years and he just now proposed! Yes, but half of that was high school. I proposed to Maddie after 7 years. I'll have to remember to kick him in the balls tomorrow for not telling me. We both bursted into laughter. The rest of the ride home was filled with laughter and small talk. When we got to the house I grabbed her bag for her and we walked up the stairs. When I opened the door I heard the tv from the living room. I sat Abby's bag on the floor by the door and went over to Maddie, who was asleep on the couch. Maddie, baby, wake up. I lightly shook her shoulder and she woke up. Hm? We're back. Maddie's eyes immediately popped open and she jolted up. Abby!!!! She ran over to her and engulfed her into a giant hug. In the middle of their reunion I heard Taylor through the baby monitor. They had started to talk awhile back so that was really helpful. "Daddy!" That's Taylor. I'll be back in a minute. I started to go upstairs two at a time. "Daddy!" I'm comin' bud. When I got to the nursery Taylor was standing up against the rails of the crib with bags under his eyes. Hey bud, what's wrong? "Icky" you feel icky? He nodded his head and held out his arms for me to pick him up. C'mere buddy. I picked him up and checked on Alya before going back down stairs with Taylor wrapped up in a blanket with his head on my shoulder. Let's get you some medicine little man. Then you can sleep downstairs for a little while. Taylor wrapped his arm around my neck and I took him into the kitchen to the medicine cabinet to get him some medicine. I got some of the liquid in the little medicine cup for him and he swallowed it. Let's go see mommy and aunt Abby okay? Then we'll get you back asleep. He nodded his head against my shoulder and I walked to the living room where Maddie and Abby were still chatting away. Maddie saw me come into the living room and finished the sentence with Abby. Hey, what's wrong? He says he feels icky. I already gave him some medicine. Now he's going to got back to sleep, right T? "Uh huh" I rubbed his back as I felt him relax and drift off to sleep. Poor guy. She came up and kissed the side of his head while he slept on my shoulder. I took Taylor over to the couch and sat down. I put him on my lap as he sucked on his thumb. Have you told her yet Maddie? I did. And she sounded like she already knew. I shook my head and cursed under my breath. You told her didn't you!? She laughed at me and shook her head. You can't keep a secret for anything! I know, I know. But, I didn't spill her news! Have you told her yet Abs? No. I was getting ready to. Anyway, Maddie. Last week Jake took me out to dinner for our anniversary, and he proposed! Maddie's smile grew even wider and she pulled Abby into a hug. I'm so happy for you! I watched them for awhile while I drew circles on Taylor's back with my fingers. And don't worry. Your husband already told me he's going to kick him in the balls for not telling you guys. Maddie looked at me. Wes! We all laughed and I felt Taylor shift in my arms. "Daddy?" Yeah bud? "I still feel icky" Alright. Let's take you back upstairs. I got up off the couch and took him over to Maddie and Abby. Say night night to Mommy and Aunt Abby. "Goo-night" Abby smiled. Goodnight little man. I'll see you in the morning. Maddie got up and kissed his forehead. Goodnight baby boy. Mommy loves you. "I wuv you mommy". I smiled and took Taylor back upstairs. I opened to door to the nursery and took him to his crib. Goodnight, Taylor. I love you. "Ni-night daddy." I pushed his hair out of his face and stepped away from his crib, only to see Alya standing up, looking just like her brother did about half an hour ago. "Daddy?" Hey baby girl. You feel yucky too? "Uh huh". Okay Princess. Come on. I'll get you some medicine too. You wanna see aunt Abby? She nodded her head sleepily and held her arms out for me to take her. I picked her up and carried her down the stairs. Must be a twin thing. I looked at Maddie and sighed. Maddie got up and took Alya from my arms while o went to the kitchen to get the medicine. I look it back to Maddie and she helped Alya swallow it.
After about 30 minutes of trying to get her back to sleep, Alya finally curled into my shoulder and drifted off. I took her upstairs and got her changed before she settled into her crib. Goodnight Princess. I walked down the stairs again and went over to Maddie. Alright, I'm beat. I'm going to go lay down. I'll take the monitor with me in case they wake up. Maddie got up and gave me a kiss. Okay. I think we're about beat too. I'll be up in a few minutes. Okay. I love you. Love you too. Goodnight Abs. Night. I went upstairs, checking on the twins before going to bed. As soon as my head hit the pillow, I was gone.