His Forever Flame

44. A Brother's Surprise

It'd been about a week since their day of make up sex on his bike, and things had been going great. The twins were happy and growing, and Jay and Lauren were in a good place. Fall was hitting Chicago and it was beautiful.

Jay was just finishing a case when Will text asking if they could have dinner together and Jay said sure.

Will told him that he was cooking and they could come up whenever. Jay wondered what was up because while he loved his brother, he rarely ever cooked. Jay sent Lauren a text telling her the plans and that he'd be home soon.

Will and Nat were both off, and while she was resting, Will cooked. He'd never been happier in his life. While things hadn't always been easy with Jay since their mom's death, they had managed to work it out and things were better than ever.

He peeked in on Natalie; she was sleeping peacefully on the couch making him smile. He never knew he could love like this, and while they hadn't actually said the words yet, he knew he really did love her.

It had taken him by surprise no doubt, but she made him want to be a better man for her. He couldn't wipe the smile off his face as he went to finish dinner.

Just as he finished up some homemade baked spaghetti and garlic bread, his mama's recipe, he felt hands wrap around him. His smile grew as she hugged him tight.

"Something smells good."

Will turned in her arms and softly kissed her. "Homemade baked spaghetti and garlic bread. One of my mama's recipes I actually learned," he smiled.

Natalie returned his smile. "Smells delicious and sounds so yummy."

Will wrapped his arms around her softly kissing her. He picked her up, sitting her on the counter as he kissed her. "I love you," she whispered in between kisses before pulling back in shock that it'd slipped out.

"Will... i... oh... sh..." she managed before he kissed her hard to quiet her.

"Natalie Marie Manning, I love you too. I never knew what love was until I met you. You challenge and push me to be a better doctor, but most of all you make me want to be the best man I can be for you," he smiled big kissing her again.

"Oh Will," she whispered as he wiped her eyes.

"I love you Natalie," he smiled kissing her again.

Before she could respond there was a knock at the door. "Ready?" He smiled as she nodded. She slid off the counter as he went and opened the door.

Jay and Lauren each had a baby on the other side. "Hi guys," he smiled opening the door wider.

"Hey brother," Jay smiled as Jayden squealed seeing his uncle.

"Hey buddy, come here," Will laughed taking him from Lauren. Jayla smiled at him but stayed with her daddy. She cooed happily at them.

Natalie couldn't help but smile watching the interaction. Will looked really good holding a baby and it made her smile grow. This night had already been perfect for her. Will turned and smiled at her and she smiled back.

Jay and Lauren shared a smile seeing them happy. Jay couldn't be more proud of how Will had grown up since meeting Natalie. He couldn't wait to see where this night was going.

They put the babies in their bouncy seats as Will fixed their plates. Jay and Lauren couldn't help but share a look at that. Once they all had food, they ate sharing easy conversation. The babies played in their seats watching the adults.

Once they were done, Will and Jay cleaned up while Lauren took the babies to the spare room to nurse.

"So what's going on with you?" Jay asked.