Burnin' It Down

Chapter Nineteen

Ryan's POV
It's the beginning of June and Jason and I are getting things ready for the CMT Awards next week. Jaxon is now 4 months old and sitting up on his own. Right now, Jason is sitting on the living room floor with Jaxon making him laugh. I've seen Jason be a father to his girls but watching him with Jaxon is amazing. I feel like my heart is complete. I have my stylist coming by this afternoon with dresses for me to try on. I can't wait to see what she picked out for me. Jaxon is in the middle of a laughing fit when I hear the doorbell ring. I let my stylist in and we start making our way to the bedroom. "Come on little man. Let's go watch mama model some dresses." I hear Jason tell Jaxon excitedly. I just laugh as we all walk upstairs.

Jason's POV
I'm sitting on the bed with Jaxon waiting for Ryan to come out in the first dress she's trying on. "Are y'all ready baby?" She asks from the bathroom. "Yeah we are." I answer as I'm clapping Jaxon's hands. The door opens and Ryan walks out in a long pink dress. She looks beautiful but it doesn't do her justice. "I like it but, baby, that doesn't do you justice. I mean this is your first appearance since having the baby. You deserve to look sexy as hell with the all the hard work you put in." I tell her hoping she doesn't get mad. "I was thinking the exact same thing." She says with a smile as she walks over and kisses me.

Ryan tries on a couple more dresses that she looks great in but she's still not happy with them. She has one more dress to try on and I'm pretty sure we are both hoping that this is the one. After a few minutes, I hear the bathroom door open and I look up just in time to see her walk out. She is wearing a long sleeved white dress that stops about mid thigh and shows off those incredibly sexy legs. "Yep, I like this one. I think you need to choose this one." I tell her staring at her like I could devour her.

Ryan's POV
Tonight is the night of the CMT Awards. I'm getting the finishing touches on my hair and makeup and then Jason and I have to leave. I slide my shoes on and make my way downstairs. "What do you think?" I ask Jason when I reach the bottom of the stairs. He turns around and his jaw drops. "Wow, you look absolutely breathtaking." He says walking towards me. "You clean up pretty good too." I say kissing him gently. He takes my hand and we make our way to the car waiting to take us to the show.

After walking the carpet, Jason and I make our way to our seats. Luckily, we are sitting next to Blake and Miranda so that just makes the show that much more fun. Of course, Jason and Blake have been goofing off and Miranda and I can't help but laugh and roll our eyes. Jason is nominated for CMT Performance of the Year for Just Gettin' Started. I haven't had anything going on lately, since I got pregnant with Jaxon, so I'm nominated for anything. I do get to perform Little Toy Guns though and I'm excited for that.

Unfortunately, Jason lost to Luke but I'm still super proud of him. I'm backstage about to perform and I'm getting nervous. This is the first time I'm performing this song and I can't help but worry about people not liking it. I walk out onstage and focus on Jason and I instantly feel better. The music starts and I put in the best show I can. When it's over, everyone in the audience is on their feet. I get backstage and Jason is standing there waiting for me. "Baby girl, you did great! You ready to head home?" "Yeah, let's get outta here." With that, Jason and I head home to our son.