~ Mine ~

They Asked About You

"When did easy become the new slang for move faster?" Brandon questioned with a strained chuckle as he readjusted his grip on Reba, who he and Shelby were currently trying to guide into the living room.

"I told you they should have just sedated her if they wanted her to actually relax." Shelby mumbled, hinting at the fact that his mother didn't seem to grasp the idea of "take it easy."

"Or us." Brandon continued to retort softly as he referred to the fact that he now not only had his eight-month pregnant wife's health to worry about but his step-mother and sister's wellbeing as well. Why was it that all the women in this family were so stubborn?

"I can hear you, ya know?" Reba grunted a bit as they eased her slowly onto the plush couch, both sympathetically mimicking the wince she made once she hit the cousins.

"Okay Queen Bee what else do you and the Princess need?" Brandon questioned with a slight huff, completely ignoring her comment in regards to their conversation.

"A glass of wine and less worry some sons." She replied with a cheekily smile causing Brandon to shake his head softly.

"No can do." He said with a smile as both he and Shelby leaned in and pecked her lightly on opposite cheeks.

"Kelly wants to stop by later after the appointment so we'll pick up some grub and bring it over with us." Brandon added as he shifted through his pockets for his keys, nodding in their direction when he found them.

"See you in a while." He said continuing towards the exit, Shelby halting behind him once they'd reached the living room entryway.

"Love you." Reba called out after him once he'd left the room, taking a moment to shift through the various couch cushions that were piled around her.

"Love you both." Brandon hollered back from the front door in response, which in return caused Shelby to chuckle a bit. Even Brandon couldn't escape her smothering nature.

"Okay Ma I have to get ready for my flight, Shawn is on her way but is there anything I can get you at the moment?" Shelby questioned, a hint of worry in his voice.

"I'm fine honey, but thank you I really do appreciate all this help," Reba said sincerely as smiled up at Shelby. Just as he was about to respond they heard the front door of the house open once again.

"Shelby?!" Shawna called out from the corridor, the sound of her footsteps getting closer and closer to the living room.

"In here," Shelby responded with a bit of a yell so that she could hear him, indicating that they were in what used to be the family's main living room.

"I brought you a surprise," Shawna sang with a smile as soon as she rounded the corner, her daughter Chelsea at her heels.

"Chels!" Reba exclaimed in delight before she quickly opened her arms wide motioning for her granddaughter to come over and give her a hug.

"She's not exactly the surprise," Shawna mumbled with a chuckle as she held up a bag with McFarlan Bakery written across the front.

"What are you talking about, I'm always the surprise." Chelsea teased as she eased in to give Reba a gentle hug, nestling her head on her shoulder as they both sighed in content. For living in the same state they sure didn't see each other enough, or at least not enough for Reba's sake.

"As much as I love you, I also love cupcakes," Reba said with a giggle once they pulled away, indicating for Shawna to bring over whatever she had picked up from the bakery.

"They're red velvet and I even picked up some raspberry ice tea."

"Shelby do you want to have some with us before you head out?" Shawna questioned as she walked over to the coffee table in front of Reba and set the various bags of goodies down.