His Forever Flame

39. A Little Romance

Jay had been back to work for two weeks. It was August now, and things were good. Jay had not had to work with Erin any and he was glad. Lauren still wasn't thrilled that she was still on the team, but each day that passed without incident helped her relax. The twins continued to do well and they were both thankful. Even though they'd been early, they were doing great.

Jay wanted to surprise Lauren with a date night, just the two of them. They had not had time as just the two of them since the twins, and he loved his babies so much, but he loved one on one time with his wife too. He texted Will to see if they could keep the twins Friday night and Will told him they'd love to.

Jay started planning their night with a smile. He made reservations at Catch 35. He knew how much she loved seafood, and they had never eaten there so he thought she'd enjoy it. He was going to plan the perfect night for her to show her how much he loved her.

He sent Lauren a text, "Friday night = date night. Just me and you. Will & Nat will keep the babies. Dress nice, romantic night ;)"

Lauren had just laid the babies down when she got his text. It made her smile, but nervous at the same time. She'd missed their one on one time and romance, but she also knew how different her body was after having the twins. Sure she knew he said he loved her and her body no matter what, but she also knew how different certain areas were. She text him back, "Sounds great babe. Can't wait."

Next she text Shay; "Help! Jay's planned date night for Friday & idk what to wear!"

"Be there in five," was Shay's reply. When she got there Lauren was freaking out pacing in the closet.

"Oh chill, Sis," Shay laughed hugging her. "You know I got you covered."

Lauren sighed as they started looking through the closet. "What about this?" Shay asked holding up a sleeveless, silk blue dress that fell to her calves. She loved it and had bought it before the twins; she wasn't sure how it'd fit now though.

"I dunno," she said going back to looking through the dresses.

"I do. This is it, and some sexy lingerie to wear under it."

"Les I don't know... I don't think it'd look right now."

"Well I do," she smiled going to the drawer where Lauren kept her lingerie. She picked out a royal blue set that matched the dress. "You'll knock him dead," she smiled.

"Leslie, no. I haven't worn that since I got pregnant."

"All the more reason to wear some," Shay smiled.

"I dunno..." Lauren said again.

"Well I do. We're off Friday so you will be coming over and getting ready at our place and he can pick you there."

"Shay...."

"No. It's not up for discussion," she smiled.

Lauren sighed giving in. Shay took the outfit with her picking out shoes and ear rings. She grabbed Lauren's make up bag as well. Lauren watched her with a laugh.

"What?" Shay asked.

"I can't believe you're really going to take all that with you."

"You can't change your mind this way or get ready here," Shay smirked. Once she had everything she headed out leaving Lauren to get the babies who were waking up.

Wednesday and Thursday passed without incident and by Friday Lauren was nervous. Natalie was off on Friday, and she came down to the get the babies at lunch.

"Are you sure you'll be ok with both of them?" Lauren asked.

Natalie gave her a reassuring smile. "Of course honey. Will will be home by three, and we all have our instructions from Shay," she laughed. Shay had told Nat to get the babies at lunch and send Lauren to her. She had told Jay to pick her up from their place. Their reservation was for six, so he told Shay he'd get her about five thirty.