Growing up

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(4 months later)
*Alex POV*
So yesterday Kelsey had her son Isaac. A few hours ago I had my son Hezekiah. Peyton is out getting food.
"Knock knock" I hear a voice
"Come in" I say
The door opens and Chad walks in.
"Hey bubby" I say
"Hey sis. You ok" he asks
"Yeah. I'm just tired." She says
"Ok. Well the kids are excited to meet their cousins. They won't stop talking about it" he says
"That really sounds like them. Do you know how Kels is doing" I ask
"Yeah. She's doing well she's  getting released today. Her and Caleb will stop by before they leave" He says
"Ok" I say
Peyton walks into the room with a chick fil a bag.
"Are you able to bring that in here" I ask laughing
"Um it's chick fil a. I don't care if I am or not." Peyton says
"Well then" I say
"See ya" Chad says
"Bye" we say
He walks out and Peyton opens the bag. He hands me a chicken sandwich and some waffle fries.
"I love you" I say
"Love you to" he says
There's a knock at the door so Peyton goes and opens it. Kelsey and Caleb walk in. Caleb's carrying Isaac in a carrier.
"Hey" Kelsey says
"What up" I ask
"Alex the correct form is what's up. And the answer to that is the ceiling" Caleb says
"Yeah yeah what ever" I say
"Can I hold Hezekiah" Kelsey asks
"Of course" I say
She takes Hezekiah from the crib and rocks him in her arms.
"So Alex did you call Eli and tell him he has another nephew" Caleb asks
"Oh shoot I've been so tired I forgot" I say
"I'll go call him for you or tell Chad too" Caleb says
"Thanks Cabey. You're the best" I say
""Yeah yeah love you too" he says
"I never said I loved you. I just said you're the best" I say
"Ooh" Peyton says
"I only said it because you're in the room" I say to Peyton
"Ouch this girl is getting tired. Come on Caleb let's let Alex get some sleep. Plus, I'm tired too" Kelsey says
"Bye Alex and Peyton" Caleb says
"Bye" we say
"Get some sleep baby girl" Peyton says
"Ok. Love you" I yawn
"Love you too" he says
*Chad POV*
I'm helping Chase with his homework when Caleb walks into the kitchen.
"Hi Uncle Caleb" Chase says
"Hey bud. Chad I need to talk with you" Caleb says
"Ok. Chase go play with your siblings for a bit" I say
He nods his head and runs off. Caleb comes and sits at the table.
"Shoot" I say
"Alex forgot to call Eli about him having another nephew. Would you call him for her" he asks
"I can't" I sigh
"Why not" he asks
"He died 2 nights ago." I say
"When are you planning on telling Alex" Caleb asks
"I don't know" I say
"She deserves to know Chad. He's her brother too" he says
"I know it's just. I'm not even sure" I say
"Chad it's okay to be upset about this and worrying about how Alex is going to react but you need to tell her" he says
"Caleb it's more than that though. It's not just about Eli dying but apparently there was a fire where her other three brothers work and they died. They didn't survive it. So I'm now her only family left" I say
"Chad, you aren't her only family. We're here too" he says
"Caleb you really don't understand this at all" I say
I get up from the table and walk out the front door. I start walking down the street.
*Caleb POV*
Chad leaves and I just sit there Fallon walks into the kitchen.
"What happened" she asks
"Apparently Chad and Alex like to walk when they're angry or upset" I say
"That still doesn't answer my question" she says
"he got annoyed with me and left. Sorry" I say
"It's fine. In a little bit I'll have Alan or Joey go check on him. He just hasn't gotten much sleep. Eli dying has been really hard on him." She says
"Yeah. Well I have to go. See you later" I say
"Bye Caleb. Oh which do you think I should call" she asks
"Joey." I say
"Alright" she says
I leave and get in my car. I head back home.
*Joey POV*
J and I just finished our date when my phone rings.
J-hey Fallon
F-hey Joe. Can you do a favor for me
J-sure what
F-an argument happened between Chad and Caleb. Chad stormed out of the house. Can you go look for him and talk with him
J-of course
F-thanks Joe
I hang up and turn to J.
"I've got to go look for Chad so I'll drop you off at his house then go" I say
"Actually can you drop me off at the hospital? I want to go see Alex and Hezekiah. Just to see how they're doing" she says
"Of course" I say
I stop by the hospital and drop her off then head towards a park. I walk around there looking for him but I can't find him. I pull my phone out and call J.
Ja- hey Joe what's up
Jo-hey. Are you still with Alex and Peyton
Ja- yeah
Jo- can you put her on the phone
Ja-yup hold on
A-hey Joey what do you need
J- Chad and Caleb got in an argument and I'm suppose to find Chad and talk with him. But I can't find him
A-um check the old green house on 5th and boulevard
J-ok thanks
A-yup
I hang up and walk to the green house. I get there and go inside. I walk in and see Chad sitting there with his head in his hands. I go over and sit next to him.
"Go away Joey" he mumbles
"I would but I can't. Fallon told me to come talk with you. What happened" I ask
"Well you know how I told you guys about Eli dying and then I told you about Alex's three brothers dying" he asks
"Yeah." I say
"Well Caleb was telling me that I need to tell Alex this and I kept telling him I would but not yet. You know how Alex is with people who she's close with dying." He says
"I do but I also know how she gets when people especially you don't tell her things. I know this is hard on you Chad. She's your only sibling left. You don't want this to effect her a lot. But you have to remember that she will always be here. We will always be here for you guys. You're a great sibling. I love your guys sibling relationship. All three of you were really close even if Eli was all the way across the world. Chad you have been there for Alex all the time. She grew up living with you. Even though you might think you shouldn't tell hero think you should. And if you don't I will" I say
"Thanks Joe." He says
"No problem. Now are you going to talk with Alex" I ask
"I will. She comes home tomorrow. I'll talk to her then when I can talk to her in private" he sighs
"It will be okay Chad. We're all here for you and her. I know how tough this is on you. He was your older and only brother." I say
"Yeah." He says
"Come on. I'll give you a ride back to your house unless you want to walk" I say
"Sure I guess I'll get in the same vehicle as you" he says
"There's the Chaddy I missed" I say
"There's the Joseph I want to tackle" Chad says
At that point I get up and dart out of the green house. I run to my car and get in. Chad gets in his side and I start the car.
"It isn't over Joseph" he says
"Oh I know Chadwick" I say
I get to Chad's and run inside.
"Joseph slow down" Fallon yells
"Sorry but Chadwick is after me" I say
"Where is he" she asks
"I don't know. He said he was going to get me." I say
"Uncle Joey" Sammy and Matty cheer
"Hey kiddies do you know where your daddy is" I ask
"He's throwing a football with Chase" Matthew says
"Ok thanks" I say
I'm about to head outback when I feel someone tug on my shirt. I turn around and see Samantha there.
"Yes" I ask
"Will you come play princess with me? No one else will" she asks
"Of course. Now let's go" I say
I pick her up and go down to the play room. I walk over to her area of the room. Once there I set her down.
"Now you will be prince Joey and I'm princess Sammy" she says
"Ok" I say
And we start playing in our fantasy world.
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(Next Day)
*Alex POV*
We just got to Chad's from being released from the hospital. Apparently he needs to talk to me about something.
"Heyo" I say
"Hey sis" Chad says
"Hey Bub" I say
"Let's go outback and talk" he says
"Ok. Fallon do you want to hold Hezekiah" I ask
"Yes" she says
I hand her Hezekiah and follow Chad outback. We sit on the porch swing.
"What's up" I ask
"Ok when I tell you this you can't run away" he says
"I won't" I say
"Ok. Well two days ago I got a call that your three brothers, Aaron Adam and Asher, died in a fire at work. Also Eli was killed" He says
"W-what" I stutter
"I'm sorry Alex" He says
"Chad you're telling the truth right. You aren't lying" I ask in tears
"Yes Alex. I'm telling the truth" he says tears coming to his eyes.
"Chad you don't have to stay strong for me. It's okay to cry" I say
"I know" he says
I move closer to him and lay my head on his chest.
"I love you sis. And I'll never leave you" he says
"I love you too and I know you won't. You love me to much" I say
"I don't know. I might love Hezie more than you" he says
"Hezie?" I ask
"Yeah. Everyone has a nickname so your son deserves one" he says
"Well then" I say
"Yep. So have you thought about competing in American Ninja Warrior? Season 8 is starting up soon" he asks
"How did you find out about this whole American ninja warrior and me thing" I ask
"Joseph has a hard time keeping his mouth shut sometimes. Also he kept on texting with someone and I was getting suspicious. So he was in a headlock till he told me." He says
"Ok well I want to do it but I need to get in a bit more shape before I compete so I'll probably contact Akbar Gbajabiamila to get me in contact with someone I can train with." I say
"Ok. Well I want to go hold my nephew so peace" he says
"Send Joe out" I say
He nods his head and heads inside. A few minutes later Joey comes out. He sits down next to me.
"What up baby sis" he asks
"I'm going to do American Ninja Warrior" I say
"Good. You'll do really well. Plus, i already talked with Akbar and he talked with Geoff. He said he would be happy to train with you. I'll give you his number and you can call him about when to start" he says
"Thanks" I say
He gives me the number and I put it in my phone.
"Now what's wrong" Joey asks
"Nothing's wrong. Why do you say somethings wrong" I ask
"Alex stop trying to beat around the bush and tell me" he says
"Fine. I'm just upset. Chad is the only family I have left and then he didn't tell me that my family members died right away." I say
"He was just worried. So much has happened to you and so many people you love has died or left you. He didn't want you to get sad again and too upset that you run away. He was trying to look out for you. He loves you" he says
"You're right. Thanks Joe" I say
"No problem. Now go home and get some rest. You look tired" he says
"Nooo. I don't wanna" she whines
"Come on Alex. You gotta go get some sleep" he says
"Ugh. Oh by the way we put you and J as the godparents to Hezie. I chose the godmother and Peyton chose the godfather." I yawn
"Ok. Now I think you really do need sleep" he says
"Joey I don't want to" I whine
All of a sudden he lifts me
Bridal side and I scream in surprise.
"Joseph put me down" I say
"No" he says
"Fine"I huff
He walks inside and I close my eyes.
*Joey POV*
I walk inside and to the living room.
"Joey what are you doing with my baby sis" Chad asks
"Sending her home. Do you have an envelope of box I could use" I ask
"Joseph Patrick. That is my best friend you are talking about" J says
"I thought I was your best friend" I whine
"No you're my boyfriend" she says
"That I am" I say
"What about me Jailin? I thought I was your best friend" Chad says
"Who said I was even friends with you in the first place" she says
"That wasn't a good idea" Peyton says
In one swift motion Chad picks her up and carries her outside. All we hear next is a scream and then water. Chad then comes running in.
"Here Joe give me my sister and you can go deal with your girlfriend" Chad says
I hand Alex over to Chad and go outback. I get out there and J is sitting by the pool pouting.
"Smile princess" I say
"There's no princess here after what Chadwick did to me" she says
I go over and sit down next to her.
"He loves you" I say
"He's the only one who doesn't call me J. He insists on using my real name" she says
"He loves you. He picks on those he cares about. Now about the name situation..." I smirk
"Yes" she asks
"Just start calling him Chadwick till he starts calling you J" I say
"Joseph if I get hurt for this I'm blaming you" she says
"No you won't. You love me" I say
"Yeah yeah" she says and gets up
She starts walking off.
"Wait you do love me right" I ask
She doesn't respond.
I get up and run after her. I catch up to her and stand in front of her.
"Oh come on smile. I know you're hiding one" I say
"No Joseph now move I want to eat food" she whines
"Not until you say you love me" I say
"Gosh why are you so stubborn" she asks
"Because so is Donnie" I say
She pecks my lips real quick and starts walking.
"You happy" she asks
"Whatever. I give up. Just want you to know I love you" I say
"Love you too Joe. But seriously you remind me everyday. I'm never going to forget that" she says
"Ha. I just made you say that you love me. Mission accomplish" I say
I quickly run off while that sinks into her brain.
"Joseph" I hear her yell
I go to where the others are and hide behind him.
"Yo I'm not a hiding spot" he says
"Oh Joseph man up and face your girlfriend. She isn't that scary" Caleb says
"Yes she is. She bites" I say
"I do not bite. You're the one who bites" J says
"I'm sorry J but I have to agree with Joey. He has shown me teeth marks" Peyton says
"Sorry but J is right. I've seen the teeth marks on her and their a little deep" Kelsey says
"So they both bite big whoop de doo. Now Peyton you should probably head home and get your princess in bed along with your prince" Chad says
"Ok" he says
"I'll bring Hezie out" Fallon says
"Ok" Peyton says
"J you coming with or are you gonna stay with Joe tonight" Peyton asks
She looks at me and I nod.
"I'm gonna stay with Joe. You guys can get settled in and experience your first night at home with him" she says
"Ok bye guys" Peyton says
"See ya" we say
They leave and we all hold random discussions.
"Caleb let's go home I'm tired and Isaac is asleep" Kelsey says
"Ok. See ya guys and gals" Caleb says
"Bye" we say
"Uncle Joey come here" I hear Matthew yell
I get up from the couch and go down to the play room. I get down there and see a mat down and Chase and Matthew standing there.
"What's going on guys" I ask
"Chase said he could beat you in a wrestling match" Matty says
"I don't know bud" I say
"Come on Uncle Joey. Let's wrestle." Chase says
"I don't want to hurt you" I say
"You won't hurt me" he says
"Why don't we go ask your dad for permission first" I say
"Ok" he says
We go upstairs and stand in front of Chad.
"Yes" he asks
"Daddy can I wrestle Uncle Joey" Chase asks
"Just don't come crying to me if you get hurt" Chad says
"Ok. Let's go Uncle Joey" Chase says
"Joe go easy on him. Let him win" Chad whispers
I nod and follow Chase downstairs.
"Ok ready" Matty asks
We get set and nod our heads.
"Go" Matty yells
I fool around with Chase for awhile then let him get to the ground.
"Give up Uncle Joey" Chase says
"Never I must win" I say
"Uncle Joey" Sammy yells
"What princess" I ask
"J wants you" she says
"Ok I'll be there soon" I say
I let Chase get me to the ground then I feel two others jump on me. Then three more.
"Ugh Kiddies why do you jump on me" I whine
"Because uncle Joey. The others won't let us jump on them" AJ says
"Well I have to go upstairs to J so are you guys gonna get off or do I have to walk up with you six" I ask
"We stay" Matty says
"Fine" I huff
I get up and AJ gets on my back. I hold Matty and Sammy each on a shoulder. Chase and Presley grab a leg. Rowe is on my hip clinging on for dear life. I make my trek upstairs and finally make it.
"You okay there Joe" Alan asks
"Yeah. I mean I made it up here with six little kids on me" I say
Chad and Alan come over and grab the twins. AJ hops off and Presley and Chase let go of my leg. I go to set Rowe down but she doesn't let go. She starts giggling.
"Hey little monkey you gotta get down" I say
"No Uncle Joey" she says
"Please" I ask
"No thank you" she says
"Fine" I say
"Come on Joe let's go it's getting late" J says
"What time is it" I ask
"Around 10:30" she says
"Ok. Now Rowe either you get down or you'll just have to sleep over at my house. It's your choice" I say
"Sleep over" she says
"Ok. Now how about you and J go to the car and I'll be out there shortly" I say
She goes over to J and I hand J my keys. They head outside.
"Hey Alan Rowe is sleeping over at my place" I say
"Ok" he says
"Uncle Joey I want to sleep over too. I want to play with Rowe" Sammy says
"Chad" I ask
"That's fine she can go" he says
"Ok" I say
I go up to her room and quickly pack a bag for her. I go downstairs and pick her up. We go out and I set her in the back seat next to Rowe. I buckle her up. I go and get in the front seat. I start the car and head to my house. We get there and I carry Rowe in and J carries Sammy. We head up to the room I have set up for when the kids sleep over and go in. We lay them down in bed and tuck them in. We go out and close the door.
"Those kids adore you" J says
"Yeah. I love them too" I say
"I know. Come on let's go watch Aladdin" she says
"Yeah" I cheer
"You are such a child" she says
"Am not" I say
"Whatever" she says
We head downstairs and I put Aladdin on then sit next to J on the couch. She leans her head on my chest and I kiss her forehead. Half way through the movie I hear light snores. I look next to me and see that she's asleep. I turn the tv off and close my eyes. I slowly drift off to sleep.
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Hey everyone,
So the picture attached is what the kids room sort of looks like. Also the video is the newest anthem lights music video. It is awesome and really funny. Hope you all enjoy this chapter. Plus, as you all might have seen I don't have a title for this chapter yet so comment with a title and I'll choose the best one and that person will get a shout out in the next chapter.
Megan😎