Family trip

Chapter 2

Alex felt like her heart was going to beat out of her chest. She was so nervous for Maggie coming home and even more so to meet her family. Maggie's voice brought Alex out of her thoughts, "Just so you know, you're the first girl I've ever brought home," Maggie said grabbing Alex's hand as the car turns onto her street. Alex looked down at their interlocked fingers, then gave Maggie a kiss and said, "I love you and am here for whatever you need." Alex maybe the most scared she has ever been in her life but at this moment her feelings don't matter because this trip is all about Maggie and what she can do for Maggie's family. Taking a deep breath, they exited the taxi and were about to retrieve their luggage but someone's voice caused them to stop.

"My baby you're home!" Maggie's mom said before pulling Maggie into a hug.

"I'm so happy you could make it, I've missed you so much." Taking a minute to regain her composure, Maggie turned to Alex and says, "Mom this is my girlfriend, Alex, Alex this is my mom."

Alex holds out a hand, "nice to meet you Mrs. Sawyer." Maggie's mom stares Alex down for a few seconds before giving Alex a firm hand shake, "nice to meet you too. Hope you are treating my daughter well." With that, she turned to go back into the house. Alex was left speechless and confused about what just happened.

"Don't worry, she will come to love you just as much as I do," Maggie said giving Alex a peck on the cheek before walking towards the house

The couple went upstairs to deposit their luggage in Maggie's room. Upon entering the room, Alex is thrown off.
" Out of all the possibilities for your room, I was not expecting this," Alex said looking around the room. Maggie's walls were a light blue color, much bright than she anticipated. In two corners of the room she had a beanbag and a large stuffed teddy bear. The only part of the room that felt like Maggie was the pictures of girls scattered on the walls.

"Look, I haven't lived at home since before college and didn't have the time to change the room around. My parents keep badgering me to move back home so they left the room how it was."

Smirking Alex says, "whatever you say, Sawyer," before dropping her suitcase on the opposite side of the bed.
"Ready to head downstairs and meet the rest of the crew, Danvers?"

"As ready as I will ever be," Alex responded grabbing Maggie's hand and exiting the room.

Maggie and Alex enter the living room to find her dad and Tommy sitting on the floor playing with blocks.

"Dad there is someone I want you to meet," gesturing towards Alex, "this is my girlfriend Alex."

Alex held out her hand again and said, "It's a pleasure to meet you Mr. Sawyer." Smiling the couple who were still holding hands he said, "it is good to meet you too Alex. I can't wait to hear more about you." Alex relaxed and looked at Maggie who leaned into whisper, "my dad is much nicer and outgoing. My mom is the one who runs the show, obviously."

"Mags could I talk with you for a second in the other room," her dad asked pointing towards the dining room.

"Yea sure, can you say here with Tommy for a bit?"

"Of course," Alex responded letting go of Maggie's hand before plopping down next to Tommy. Once they left the room, Tommy focused his attention on Alex.

"Do you know what is going to happened to my mommy?"

One look into his eyes, and Alex's heart began to break. "Your Aunt Maggie and I came to see if we could help your momma. The doctors are very good."

He was searching her face for more answers, when his eyes started to water, "I just want my mommy."

"Oh sweetie, don't worry we will do everything we can," Alex said before scooping the child up and hugging him. She was expecting to hesitation or resistance but he hugged her back instantly. Alex slowly swayed back and forth soothing him until he eventually fell asleep. All she could do was look down at this poor innocent child who just wanted their only parent. Alex didn't even notice Maggie and her father walk back into the room. When Alex finally looked up at Maggie, all she could see in those beautiful eyes was love. The smile Maggie had on her face reached her eyes because she was in awe of her girlfriend. Alex cared so much for people, even those who she doesn't know, which is one of the reasons why Maggie loves Alex so much. Slowly Alex adjusted Tommy, stood up, and walked towards Maggie.
Her father was the first to speak, "how did you get him to sleep?"
Looking down at the child Alex responded, "honestly I have no idea, he started to cry but them I hugged him and the next second he was asleep."

"Why don't I take him and put him to bed," Maggie's father said trying to take the child from Alex. Tommy's hold on Alex's shirt was tight and when Maggie's father tried to pull him, he began to fuss.

"Dad, maybe you should just let him stay with Alex for a while, he seems to be attached to her."

"It is really fine, I do not mind at all. He is a very cute kid," Alex said with a smile across her face. With that, Maggie's father thanked her and left the two of them.

"Damn Danvers, since when are you such a mom," Maggie said softly. Alex blushed and walked towards the couch. She couldn't help but stare at the adorable child cuddled up in her lap.

"I can see the wheels turning in your head Alex," Maggie said sincerely.

Taking a breath Alex began to speak, "As you know all I did was take care of Kara when we were kids. Then life happened and I was a 28 year old single women who worked full time at the DEO, I didn't have time to think about anything else." Looking up at Maggie she continues, "then I met you. My world changed for the better and I finally got to experience what love is. I've never thought of myself as the motherly type, especially with the job I have. I mean Kara and I had a conversation a couple years ago about one day having kids but I just didn't see it. Then now I see this poor kid who just wants to be loved and cuddle and my heart broke. I literally met this child thirty minutes ago and he has me wrapped around his little fingers," Alex said laughing a bit.

"You keep surprising me Alex. Honestly I was scared to come back to this place because of how much of an outcast I felt but having you here with me makes this place so much better. And then walking back into this room and seeing you care for Tommy the way you did was breath taking. I know emotions are heightened right now but do you see yourself as a mom in the future because I personally think we would be some badass parents," Maggie said with a smile across her face.

"Do you really think so, especially with our jobs."

Maggie laughed, "I think our jobs would make our kids the coolest kids in school." Alex raised an eyebrow, "kids plural?"

Maggie froze for a second, "uh, yeah, I mean if that is what you want. I use to imagine having two or three kids living in a big house with an amazing wife."

Smirking Alex said, "Are you getting soft on me Sawyer."
Staring into Alex's beautiful brown eyes, "yea I think so."
Before they could kiss, Tommy woke up and Alex said, "hey little man." Starring between the two women Tommy said wiping his eyes, "I'm hungry." The two women laughed and Maggie responded, "Okay, lets go see what nana is making you for dinner."

To Be Continued...