Trouble Times 4 {On Hold, Again. Sorry.}

"Bad Days, Bad Suprize." ~ Chapter 24

3rd person p.o.v.

Today is Mother's day and to be honest this day feels like it won't turn out well. There's thick tension high up in the air and it feels like the more the day continues the tension is bound to just crash lower. "Boys, help us set up!" Ron yelled from the kitchen.

"And girls!" Derek added.

All kids groaned and added a whiney, "Why?!"

"Because we said." Ashley and CC said. All the kids got up to help and headed to the kitchen, pouting and whining in the process.

"So, none of our mothers are coming?" Ron asked as he continued chopping lettuce.

Ashley frowned slightly and choked on his words a bit, "I uhh- I guess not."

"Oh, Ash... I'm sorry." Ron apologized, pausing from making the salad, and gave Ashley sad eyes.

Ashley nodded. "It's fine. It's in the past." He forced a smile.

CC wrapped his arms around Ashley's middle, resting his chin on Ashley's shoulder. "Babe, it's okay." He spoke softly and kissed his cheek.

Ashley leaned into CC's touch more. "I know, I'm fine." He assured.

Derek cleared his throat after a moment, "Both Ron and I decided that were not even gonna bother inviting the boys Moms. What about you?"

"Nooooo!" Ashley said, dragging out the word and a small chuckle lingered.

"No way." CC commented.

"Okay then. It'll just be our little holiday." Ron said with a smile.

"Well, I mean, Derek is more of a mom." After CC said that, Derek smiled in agreement. "Ron, you're more of the Dad." CC shrugged.

"Yeah? Well, you're more a Mom and Ashley is more of the Dad." Ron said.

"Hey." CC pouted and threw a carrot slice at Ron.

The four adults chuckled with each other as they continued cooking. Not long after, Mason walked into the kitchen, balling a fist and rubbing his tired eyes. "Daddy." Mason whined softly. He had to take a nap because he was throwing around attitude all day.

CC stopped chopping up carrots when his name was called. He turned and saw the sleepy boy standing there. "Yes, baby?" He responded as he approached Mason closer.

"I love you." Mason said and hugged CC's waist.

CC smiled and instead of hugging him back, did one better and picked him up, resting the boy on his hip. "I love you too." He smiled.

"Happy Mother's day." Mason said. He then kissed CC's cheek and cuddled into his neck more.

"Aww, thank you Masey." He replied and kissed Mason's cheek back.

"I made you a card." Mason said softly with his head still leaning on CC's shoulder. He lifted his left hand up, giving CC the homemade card. On the card it said, 'Happy Mother's Day!' With a flower taped to it. CC opened the card. It said,
Happy Mother's day, Daddy. 
I love you! Thank you for all the stuff you have done for me and Lexi. It means a lot. We have never really had a home that welcomed like this. You're the best Mom figure ever! You're better than any foster Mom I've ever had. I love you more than I love yoshi and that says a lot. Happy Mothers day to both you and Dad. I love you!
Love, Masey.