Lassitude •3rd Book

The Last Gift

Lassitude ~37

Ryan Dallas' pov

Both Grace and I get out of the car and I help her with some of her things. We left with uncle Shawn back to the house since G had to get his things from the suite and checkout. Ava makes it straight to the door.

I carry her viola and few shopping bags from today while she carries Ollie. Uncle Shawn takes her music books, and Ollie's essentials. We all shut our doors and I start to make my way towards the pathway leading towards the front door.

Ollie is resting in her arms as she walks up next to me. I can tell she's nervous. I know she dad just a few hours ago at the garden and they're on good terms again. I'm not really sure why she'd be nervous.

I take my keys out of my pocket and struggle slightly open the door and unlock the door. I open the door wide and allow Grace to go first. I was going to let uncle Shawn to go first, but he gestures me to go first. As I walk in, I walk right into my sister.

"Happy birthday Gracie," our uncle Jack half smiles. Uncle Jack, my dad, Ranisha, Matt, Nash, Hope, Sam, Mia, Kian, Jc, Andrea, Crystal and Mr. Felton all stood by the stairs and opening of the living room. Everyone greets her and I smile as she carefully puts down a curious Ollie.

"Thank you," She smiles and turns to me.

"We have gifts for the both of you to open," our dad says to us and smiles. I look around for mom, but I don't see her. Maybe she will be here soon. Matt offers to take everything from my hands as everyone starts to head into the living room. Matt and uncle Shawn make their way up the stairs.

Grace and I follow everyone into the living room where we find Ava, Sophia, Jasmine, and Ashley. Cooper must be upstairs with Peter.

I wonder how everyone is taking that. I feel bad for him having to find out that way and everyone is probably thinking of him differently now. I'm glad he's my cousin. He's a great guy and hopefully he will be around more now.

"Gracie!" Jasmine and Ashley says yells cheerfully as they get up from the couch. They attack her and Ava walks over to her mom giving her a hug. Everyone has us sit on the couch and Ollie makes his way over to us. I pick him up to pet him before placing him between Grace and I.

"Our present first!" Jasmine says excitedly. Matt and Hope smiles at their daughter as everyone gathers around us.

~Fifteen minutes later~

"Mom," I smile as I notice her coming down the stairs. Everyone turns to her. Both Grace and I get up from the couch of surrounded presents and run over to hug her. She wraps her arms around Grace and I tightly as she kisses our heads.

"Happy birthday guys," my mom says sounding very proud and happy to see us. We pull away and see she's glad to have Grace and I here together.

"Thank you mom," Grace says cheerfully.

"Thanks mom," I smile and we all turn towards everyone who all have an expression I can't tell behind their smiles. I feel like something more happened after I left with uncle Shawn, but I'm not sure.

"Ri," Nash comes forward with a friendly smile. "We waited to give Ryan and Grace their last present."

"Last present huh?" Matt smirks. Grace giggles and I smile as my mom thanks Nash and decides to sit on the couch with us along side with Ollie. We look up at everyone. Sam and Mia has an excited look.

"You too Cam," Sam says giving my dad a look. "You should sit with your family." My dad half smiles and nods before taking a seat next to Grace. I notice my mom stiffening from beside me. Ollie is between Grace and I.

"Here it is," Nash smiles as he brings out a wrapped present and Hope is confused on what it could be. "This is from your mom and dad."

"On the could of three," my mom says with a happy tone. Both Grace and I hold the box waiting on three before opening it. Both Grace and I fear the wrapped apart and find it's a box with a lid on it.

"Kids," my dad starts. "I hope you really like this present." Grace and I both pull the lid off and peek our head towards the opening to look at the items. Instantly I know what it is. When Grace gets the idea, she gasps.

"We're having a baby brother?!" Grace shouts excitedly. I look towards my mom and she nods. I look at the room to see just about everyone surprised with the news.

"Yes," my dad answers and Grace throws her arms around dad. I give mom a hug hoping maybe this wasn't going to happen.

"Are you excited, Ryan?" My mom asks curious.

"I guess so," I half smile and shrug. Now everyone is coming up to us and congratulating us. I excuse myself and make my way for the kitchen. When I, get into the kitchen, I walk over to the cabinet to grab a glass cup. Then I go into the fridge to get ice tea as I get ice.

~five minutes later~

"You don't look so thrilled." I look up to see my uncle Jack walking into the kitchen. He walks over and sits on the stool next to me. I shrug. I always liked his blond hair. "Are you not happy your mom is having a baby?"

"I'm not really sure," I sigh.

"Talk to me little man. I'm here to listen."

"What if... when he comes, my parents focus more on him and not Grace and I? I know we were adopted and it's just... now they're having a kid that is blood related."

"Ah... I see. You know they both love you and Grace so much because they adopted you. Your mom and dad has considered you both their children the moment they walked into that adoption center."

"I feel like they'll have more of a special bond with him." Uncle Jack puts a hand on my shoulder.

"You and your mother will not lose the bond you have. I can promise you that."

"Okay," I half smile still feeling unsure about this.

"Your mom would really like your support on this Ry. She's been going through a lot lately and she has been worried one of you wouldn't be supportive about this."

"Of course I support it. Does my mom think I don't"

"She has a feeling you don't." I take a sip of my iced tea. "Can you possibly maybe show her that you do?"

"How do I do that?"

"I'm not saying you have to be overly excited, but maybe you can at least tell her that you're willing to help out when your brother comes. It would mean a lot to her."

"Okay." My uncle Jack smiles and stands.

Grace Dallas' pov

I'm smiling ear to ear, because I'm going to have a new sibling. I've always wanted mom to have another kid. That means Ryan and I will be able to teach him our ways. This is so exciting and maybe I can teach him the viola.

I frown slightly because I notice my dad, uncle Shawn, Hayes, Sam, G and uncle Jack not here. I think they all left towards somewhere else of the house, but I have no idea.

My mom is surrounded by the girls, Matt, Nash, Kian, Jc, and Mr.Felton. I decide to take the time to look for my dad. Ollie has fallen asleep in my moms arms and I smile at the cute side as I make my way towards the stairs. It leads to the basement.

Quietly, I make my way down the stairs when I hear a new set of voices. I stop and sat on the steps unsure if I should interrupt them. I slowly make my way down and let the scene unfold.

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It's a boy!!

Crazy thought, I just finished writing the part when he was born 💙

What do you think his name is?

Next update: Monday