Illusions of the island *A LOST fanfic*

Chapter 76: Getting through denial

Juliet had referred Angela to a local therapist to help her adjust to the idea of Tobias being her son. So far, she was taking things in stride. Juliet continued with her weekly visits with Tobias, and eventually she brought Toby to see his brother. Today was no exception. Toby was dressed in a light blue onesie and a blue cap adorned his head.

"That outfit is adorable on him. Where'd you find it?"

Playing with Toby's feet, Juliet smiled down at him.

"I found it at Target. Turquoise looks good on Tobias. It brings out his eyes."

Watching Tobias, Juliet noticed his left arm had snaked out of the blanket he was wrapped in. Toby's right arm had made its way out of his blanket as well. She looked to Angela
momentarily and then back down at both boys.

"Look."

Juliet didn't know if it was intentional, or Toby just wanted to grab a hold of something, but she found he was now grasping hands with his brother. Angela smiled.

"This is that twin bonding thing isn't it?"

Angela marveled at the two boys almost holding each others hands.

"Twins have a bond that doctors are barely just able to understand. Their already inseparable."

A warm smile adorned Juliet's face.

"I think these two did the same thing while they were still inside me. I think I may still have the sonogram from it."

Digging through her purse, Juliet found the photo under a tube of lipstick. Handing it to Angela, Juliet traced Toby's left eyebrow and it solicited a squeal from him. Juliet watched

for Angela's reaction.

"Their beautiful!"

Tobias let out a startled yelp and then took his hand away from his brothers, sticking it in his mouth. Toby was getting sleepy, this was Juliet's queue that she should leave.

"Thanks for the tea Angela. It was wonderful. Toby and I will get out of your hair so you and Lawrence can have some more time with Tobias. I can get a copy of the sonogram photo for you. Keep going to your therapy sessions. They seem to be working for you. You've gotten the coloring back in your cheeks. I think your going to do fine. Call me if you need anything. Ok?"

Angela nodded and waved at both Toby and Juliet.

"We'll see you two next week ok?"

Nodding, Juliet made her way to her car with Toby in tow.
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"James! I'm home!"

James came to the front hall from the living room and smiled.

"There's my beautiful wife and my handsome boy. You wanna come watch some ball with yer old man?"

Juliet giggled as James took Toby from her arms. Then it hit her, by the time Toby got to high school, she would be ancient.

"James, you do realize by the time he gets to high school, we'll be elderly? If we live that long..."

Toby had fallen asleep in his father's arms.

"Have a good sleep buddy."

Placing Toby in the playpen, James sighed and shook his head wearily.

"Blondie, we will make it to see him graduate. College on the other hand, that might be a different story altogether."

James pulled Juliet into his arms and took in the scent of her strawberry shampoo. She stopped him before he could place another kiss to her neck.

"James, sweetheart, as much as that sounds good right now, I've still got three weeks before the doctor gives me the all clear."

Pulling out of Juliet's embrace, James frowned.

"No one ever said makin' out was off the table blondie."

Juliet smirked and looked towards the playpen at Toby.

"Ok, give me five minutes. I've got to put Toby down in his room."

James had some ideas, but that's all they were.

To Be Continued...