What We Never Knew We Needed

Chapter 33

"Wow, Dad." Henry laughed as he looked around and what used to be his bedroom. "You sure got to work on the nursery fast."

Don laughed as the finished putting together the crib. "I wanted it done as soon as possible; just so we're ready. Your Grandpa Brad will work on the nursery in Tribecca after the wedding."

"Does Mom know about tomorrow?" Henry asked referring to his dad's big surprise.

Don shook his head as he motioned to Henry to help him make the bed. "No clue.

"I can't believe you have kept it from her." Henry laughed. "I can't believe she hasn't caught on; she's such a snoop."

Don laughed as he was finishing tying on the crib bumper. "It hasn't been easy; believe me. Part of the reason I wanted to get everything in here put together; so we have a place to put everything."

"You did it really quickly, Dad." Henry said looking at the owl theme in the room. "It all looks really nice. Considering two weeks ago you had nothing in here."

Don winked as he put the mobile on the crib. "You helped with moving all your stuff to the guest house. You and Susie don't mind your room being moved?"

"Not at all." Henry shrugged. "Life changes; moves on. It's better with Lil anyway so we don't keep everyone up."

Don shook his head as he threw away the trash. "That little princess wouldn't do that."

"How about she sleeps with you tonight?" Henry teased. "What's next?"

***

"Where's my granddaughter?" Meryl asked Susie as she was resting on the couch. "Don promised me a grand baby to spoil if I have to stay on this couch."

Susie laughed as she was working on chopping vegetables for the salad. "You were asleep when we got here so she is in the bassinet upstairs sleeping."

"Your favorite baby is here though." Louisa teased as she worked on the garlic bread.

Grace laughed as she put the lasagna in the oven. "Just go along with it, Mom; we don't want to to crush her dreams."

"You are all my favorite babies." Meryl laughed. "You know your father and I don't have favorites."

Mamie laughed as she iced the birthday cake.  "Of course you do."

"But we'll be gone when you realize who it is." Meryl teased with a wink. "That food is smelling amazing, girls."

Louisa laughed at her mother. "Everything has been smelling amazing to you."

"Except for chicken?" Susie asked as Meryl nodded. "I was the same way."

Grace was looking all through the cabinets for something; which Meryl noticed. "Gracie Bug, what are you looking for?"

"The tea bags." Grace sighed. "You sure you and Dad have some?"

Meryl nodded as she started to get up off the couch to help her daughter find the tea bags. "Your father just boug-"

"MERYL!" Susie exclaimed as she saw her future mother-in-law fall back against the couch. "Are you okay?"

Meryl shook her head and nodded. "Just got a little light headed; I'm sure I just got up too fast after laying down for so long."

"Go get Dad." Mamie looked at Grace as she nodded and ran upstairs.

Louisa looked on in concern. "I'll get her some water."

"You all are fussing over this too much; I really am fine." Meryl sighed as Mamie wouldn't let her up. "Please don't worry your father."