Family trip

Chapter 3

Alex put Tommy in his booster seat and sat next to him. "I hope you like chicken and brussel sprouts, it's a family favorite," Maggie said putting their plates down. Alex gave Maggie a weak smile and said, "thanx babe," while rubbing her hand up and down her legs. Alex was a nervous wreck, especially since Maggie's mom didn't take a liking to her and now had to sit across the table from her. Maggie grabbed Alex's hand and whispered, "everything will be fine." Alex glanced over to Tommy who was having a field day eating his cheerios. A smile spread across her face as she relaxed more into the chair.

It was so silent while everyone ate, you could hear a pin drop. Alex couldn't help the feeling that someone was staring at her. She glanced to Maggie to was enjoying her food. Maggie's dad was smiling at Maggie, which means there was only one person left, Maggie's mom. Alex turned her head towards Mrs. Sawyer to catch her in her glare. Even as she ate she just kept staring at Alex. Lightening the mood, Maggie's dad began, "so Mags, how's work going."

"We've been getting a lot of new cases. I can't remember the last time I was this busy," Maggie turned to Alex and said, "but the company is nice so it isn't that bad."

Alex smirked taking another bit of her chicken.

"Do you two work together?" Maggie's mom asked.
Alex straightened up and responded, "yes we do. I work for the FBI. We actually first met at a crime scene."

"If you're so busy then how did you get have the time to come out here." Maggie's mom said raising an eyebrow

"MOM," Maggie tried to jump in before Alex put a hand on her shoulder, giving her a look silently saying it was okay.
"I honestly can't remember the last time I took a few days off. But in our line of work you come to realize what is important to you and how easily it can be taken away. When Maggie told me about her sister, not coming was not an option. I apologize if you do not like me or have an issue with me, but I came here to support Maggie and her family and that is what I'm going to do."

"And what if I don't want you to," Maggie's mom continued not letting up.
Taking a deep breath Alex continued, "then that is something I will respect. If you would like I can find another place to sleep during our stay but that doesn't mean I will go back home because Maggie needs me here."

Maggie sat there in awe, nobody has ever stood up to her mother before. Even her father has never won an argument with her, but looking at her mom now, flustered on what to say next. Before she could say anything Maggie began, "Mom, I love Alex so much so why are you treating her so bad. I came here to help my sister not have my girlfriend get interrogated by my mother."

"awex." Tommy said bringing everyone out of their currently annoyed state.

Alex froze with her fork midway to her mouth and turned towards the toddler.

"awex," he said again with his arms extended and his hands trying to grab her. Looking over to Maggie who gave her a nod to go had, she stood up and picked Tommy up.

"Yes little man," She asked but he grabbed her hair and started giggling.

"well it seems like Tommy has taken a liking to you," Maggie's mom said with a tint of jealousy in her voice. "it is time for his bath and then its bed time, if you would like you can do it." Alex's face went red as a tomato because she has never done anything like this before and is not sure what to do. Looking towards Maggie for advice. Maggie realized what Alex was thinking and stood up. "Alex and I will go upstairs and give Tommy a bath. Thank you for the dinner it was good."

Before leaving to go upstairs Alex turned and say, "yes thank you for dinner it was lovely."

Maggie turned on the water while Alex sat on the toilet with Tommy in her lap. Alex couldn't help but smile at the situation they were currently in. Looking at the toddler who was grabbing her shirt, she realized how right this felt.

"Alex," Maggie said trying to get her attention. It didn't work. Maggie smiled trying again, "Earth to Alex," but it still didn't work. Seeing the why Alex was holding and looking at Tommy made her love Alex even more. Instead of trying again, Maggie put her hand on Alex's shoulder, it worked.

Alex blushed, "sorry."

"You're adorable," Maggie said staring into her eyes.

"Baff time, baff time!!" Tommy said clapping his hands together. Alex and Maggie both laugh, "that's right buddy."

The couple watched the young child who had a smile on his face while playing with bubbles. Alex turned to Maggie, she saw so many emotions blanketing her love, from happiness to fear.

"Babe, everything is going to be okay." Alex said rubbing her hand up and down Maggie's arm. Turning to look at Alex with glistening eyes she responded, "how do you know. Jessie is a single mother and Tommy doesn't even know his father. What would happen to Tommy if she died? I know I'm supposed to be this badass cop but I'm terrified."

"Oh Maggie," Alex said before grabbing Maggie and holding her tight. Her heart broke at how vulnerable Maggie was. This was a whole new side of her girlfriend she has never seen. She wished she could take away this pain but it just isn't possible.
"First thing tomorrow morning, we are going to go to the hospital to get you tested. Heck I'll even get tested to if it makes you feel any better. Right now we need to remain positive and hopeful. Worrying will give you wrinkles babe." Alex said trying to lighten the mood.

Getting Tommy down was a lot easier then either of them expected. The both of them were worn out from the events of the day so they decided to head to bed early. Maggie cuddle up into Alex's side putting her head on Alex's shoulder.

"I love you Alex," Maggie said before drifting to sleep.

"I love you so much Maggie," Alex said running her fingers through Maggie's hair as her girlfriend fell asleep. Tomorrow was going to be another extremely emotional day and Alex wasn't sure if she was ready but she would do anything for Maggie because Maggie was the love of her life and she knew that one day Maggie would become her wife.