Swanson Farms

Chapter 43

That night the boys left to go clubbing and Jackie and I decided to take the kids into town and look around at the shops and tourists attractions. We both had a feeling that our husbands wouldn't want to leave the beach or cabin so why not visit the attractions while we're here.

We had the strollers ready to go and snacks packed, Ella had given us a list of places to see and where we could trust to eat and where wouldn't be as busy to see.

"So how did the chat go?" Jackie asked as we found a parking lot.

I sighed, "It sounds like he had a rough childhood and I know that he definitely didn't tell me everything but he did let me in on a little of what happened so.."

"Well I'm sure he'll tell you eventually Charlie... He loves you. Did he tell you if it was true, him sleeping around on Ella?"

"According to him he didn't sleep around on her, he let her believe that so he could stop seeing her. Apparently he didn't like her but didn't want to break up with her. I don't know. She was hot real estate between all of the boys and he felt fantastic for winning against all of them. But six years is a long time to string a relationship along, even if he didn't like her."

"Maybe it wouldn't hurt to ask Ella what he said during the relationship. Like if he wanted kids or wanted to get married. Maybe if his answers have changed from her to you, he really likes you."

"Jesus, I hope so. I'm already married to him," I laughed and she grinned. We walked around Miami for a good couple of hours before stopping for food.

"So have you guys discussed more kids?" I asked Jackie and she nodded,

"We want at least one more... But other than that we haven't decided when... Only if. How about you and Seth?"

I nodded, "We want another kid, but we didn't decide when. Ideally it would be a couple years down the road so the restaurant and business would be doing better but I mean, if it happens it happens and we'll be happy." She grinned and we both started eating, helping the kids eat theirs as well. I hoped for my sake, and Seth's, that he didn't get drunk while he was out with his friends. He'd only gotten drunk once around me and it wasn't a nice experience. I knew Jackie preferred if Zach didn't get drunk but he was a happy drunk.

After we ate we bought the kids some ice cream before heading back to the cabin. We put the kids to bed and changed into our bikini's, heading out to the water holding the baby monitors.

"Do you ever regret not "living up" your twenties?" Jackie asked, and I shrugged,

"Maybe a little, but I went to some clubs and bars while I was in Toronto and they... While they were fun they weren't really my thing. I didn't really like the music and you know I get uncomfortable when people hit on me." She laughed and nodded,

"Oh boy do I know. Do you remember in Mapleville when that girl started chatting with you because she recognized you from the bakeries and you completely shot her down and she never ever wanted anything other than some advice for working at your bakery."

I giggled and we swam a little bit before going back into shore. We said goodnight before going into our cabins. I fell asleep shortly after I slept very peacefully until Seth stumbled in around three in the morning. I rubbed my eyes and looked over at him as he sloppily undressed himself.

"Seth? What the hell?"

"Babe, go to sleep." He slurred, laying on his side of the bed. I sighed and moved further to the edge of the bed, I had a tendency to sleep more in the middle.

He was out like a light after three minutes but wouldn't stay to his side of the bed. He kept nudging me, if he was awake or asleep I didn't know or care. I grabbed my pillow and brought it with me into the kids room, smiling happily when I saw there was enough room for me to sleep on the outside and wrap my arms around the little ones.

When five o'clock finally rolled around Gabriel was the first to wake up and he grinned when he saw me, "Mama?" I grinned and kissed his head softly,

"Yes Gabe?"

"Cud we watch the sunrise?"

I smiled and grabbed one of the blankets resting on the back of the couch and took his hand, walking onto the beach with him. I sat down and he sat in my lap and I wrapped the blanket around us, wrapping my arms around his tiny waist. He curled into me and watched as the sun started to rise and I could feel him start to grin happily as the sky started to change colour. Gabriel had always been amazed with nature, and so compassionate with animals and people.

Daniel absolutely loved reading and learning new things, and even though they were identical they couldn't be more different. Daniel had allergies which often prevented him from being outside on the farm for long periods of time. The doctor hoped he'd grow out of them later in life but there was nothing to guarantee that. Gabriel on the other hand, we couldn't get him inside enough. He was constantly tagging around Bobby and his sons in the barn, and wouldn't give up what little jobs he was doing until he was finished.

Bailey was so compassionate with the animals we had on the farm, and it seemed no matter the animal and their temperament they listened to her, no questions asked. However she never ever passed up an opportunity to help me bake in the kitchen. She even wanted to host mini bake sales when Jackie hosted tournaments at the barn. Jackie of course thought that it was the cutest idea and was to let her. I heard little footsteps in the sand and I saw my other two babies walking over hand in hand. I grinned and opened the blanket, letting them all sit on my lap. I knew the moment I held each of my babies the first time that they were individually the best thing that had ever happened to me. There would be no reason why I could ever not love them. Nothing in the entire world could changed how my three wonderful children have me wrapped around their fingers.

Huge thanks to everyone that has been reading and voting! I love you guys so much!