His Forever Family

4. Cabin Get Away

Being at the cabin was relaxing and refreshing for Will and Nat. It gave them plenty of time with the kids and with each other. The kids enjoyed being able to play and spend time outdoors. In the city they didn't get much of that. Will loved seeing his family happy.

He and Jay had a guys day on Wednesday; Jay took the day off to spend with them. They went to play golf leaving the kids with the girls.

"So how have things been?" Jay asked as they started the game.

Will sighed; "It's been busy, super busy. We barely have time for the kids much less ourselves. Nat goes in at six, I drop the kids off and get to work at seven, Nat leaves work at six, gets the kids, I get home, we eat, and then it's bath and bed. I hate it Jay."

"I know man. What are you gonna do?"

"I don't know," he sighed. "Don't get me wrong, I love my job a lot, but I'm a husband and a dad, and I'm essentially failing at it."

"Will you're not failing. You're kids love you and so does Nat."

"We didn't even know she was pregnant. They were supposed to tie her tubes after Mattie, but we never made it in for the post tubal check up because of work."

Jay chuckled a little. "Thought you said you barely had time for each other?"

Will smirked back at his brother. "It's called a quickie for a reason."

Jay chuckled with his brother before replying. "Just because you didn't know, doesn't make you a bad husband Will. You've just been busy. It happens."

"Not for you," Will grumbled good naturedly.

Jay gave his back a slap and a chuckle, "If you think four kids is a walk in the park, you're wrong buddy. Don't get me wrong, not having crazy hours is a major plus with me being home, but it can get crazy around here."

"Y'all just make it look easy. I dunno. I just feel like the city life is just getting too much. They're so happy this week. I haven't seen Nat this relaxed since January."

"Maybe y'all need a change Will."

"I've thought about it. We just haven't talked about it... I don't wanna ask her to give up her job, and I dunno. Like I said, I love my job, but damn I'm more than just a doctor."

"I know. Why don't you let us keep the kids, and y'all go out tonight. Take her out, enjoy the night, and have an adult conversation that revolves around more than just the kids."

"You sure? That won't be too much on y'all?"

"If I wasn't sure I wouldn't have offered man. Take her out, y'all need it."

Will smiled, "Yea ok. Thanks little brother."

"Of course," Jay smiled. Will text Nat to plan for a night out, and they finished up their game of golf.

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Lauren helped Nat get ready for their night out. She let Nat borrow a sun dress since Nat had just brought comfy clothes for a relaxing week. She was pretty excited to have a night out with just Will. So far this week had been just what they needed and she was feeling more like herself.

He took her to a nice Italian restaurant in town, and it was so nice to just be able to enjoy each other's company. They shared desert with long looks and small kisses. She loved Will more than anything and was glad they'd had this week for them.

"What's on your mind," she whispered laying her head on his shoulder as they held hands walking around town.

He pulled her over to a bench and settled her in his lap with a smile. "Just thinking how wonderful and nice this is."