Science and faith

~Chapter 159~

Danny's pov:

I went from thousands of people screaming my name every night to looking after my pregnant wife, picking my daughters up from school, grocery shopping and doing chores, in the space of a day. 

We'd finished tour a few days ago and I went straight home to take care of my family. And seeing as Am is now 8 and a half months pregnant, I'm trying to do most of the things so she can take it easy. I don't mind though, I love taking care of my little family.

I'd just picked up the girls from school and took them with me to go grocery shopping. It's quite a challenge, making sure both Ava and Liz stay with me while I'm also pushing the shopping trolley and trying to think of the things I have to get. But then again, Am does it when I'm away and I'm sure there are many more people who do the same with maybe even more kids. So I'll manage too. 

After I'd pried Ava away from the candy aisle and made sure she didn't stuff the trolley with candy without me noticing, we went to the counter to pay. After we'd paid, we made our way home.

I opened the front door and let the girls in before I walked in as well and closed the door behind me. I took the shopping bags to the kitchen where I placed them on the counter to unpack them. While walking in I noticed Am wasn't here and when I called her name I heard nothing in reply either. But after a few more moments I noticed that Lola and her lead were also gone, so my question where Am had gone to was quickly answered. 

After I'd put the groceries away I made something to drink for Ava and Liz. I shouted up the stairs to tell them and a few seconds later Liz came already racing down the stairs. I chuckled at her before flicking the kettle on to make a cup of tea for myself.

Just as the water had boiled, the front door opened and Am walked in, letting Lola off her lead. 

"Hey babe." I said kissing her cheek.

"Hey." She replied, nuzzling her head in the crook of my neck for a few moments before pulling away. 

"Have you already gone grocery shopping?" She asked surprised when she opened one of the cupboards.

"Yup." I replied smiling.

"Wow. Daniel's getting independent." She said teasing me.

"Yeah well, wonders will never cease I guess." I replied rolling my eyes before taking a sip of my tea.

"How are we doing today?" I asked as I placed my hands on her bump.

"We're doing perfect." She said before kissing my lips softly and slipping her hands underneath the hem of my shirt, running them over my bare back.

"And the baby's fine too..." She added giggling. 

I groaned when she pulled away and turned around to make her own tea. The past few months have been filled with a lot of... physical contact... Seeing as Am's hormones are doing crazy things to her and I always have a hard time keeping my hands to myself when it comes to Am. Especially when Am's pregnant, I just can't get enough of her beautiful bump even though it annoys her sometimes...

I slapped her bum playfully, laughing at her cheeky response before I walked into the living room where I found Ava sitting at the piano, wearing headphones. She's got lessons since around four months now. And I'm not going to lie, I love the fact that she's already into music. And I love that she's got lessons even more because she wanted it herself, not because I wanted her to. Although I've always secretly hoped she'd want lessons.

"Daddy listen." She said when she noticed me coming in. I walked over and kneeled down next to her while she started to play.

"I can't hear it sweetheart." I said laughing before plugging her headphones out. She played the melody she'd learned again and I smiled proudly at my little girl.

"Beautiful." I said once she stopped, and pressed a kiss against the top of her head. She smiled proudly before putting her headphones on and continuing to play.

"What are we going to eat tonight?" Am asked, walking into the living room.

"It's a surprise, why?" I asked grinning.

"I thought I'd cook since you already did the groceries." She replied, raising her eyebrow at my vague reply.

"Well there's no need to, cause I'm taking you out tonight. You know, just the two of us before our boy comes and keeps us busy." I told her, wrapping my arms around her waist.

"Really?" She asked looking up at me, a smile on her face.

"Yeah. Glen agreed to look after Ava and Liz." I replied.

"Awh, was he really willing to sacrifice his Friday night for us?" She said raising her eyebrows.

"Maybe..." I replied grinning, causing Am to laugh.

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Ava and Liz were both in bed and I was waiting for Am who was getting ready for tonight.

"Glen's here, are you almost ready?" I asked as I walked into the bedroom.

"Yeah, give me a minute." She replied applying her lipstick. 

I sat on the edge of the bed while I looked at her, she was wearing a navy blue dress, with long sleeves and stopped mid thigh. She'd curled her normally straight her in loose curls, letting them fall down her back.

"What do you think?" She asked after a few moments, stepping away from the mirror and turning to look at me.

"You look drop-dead gorgeous." I replied and placed a soft kiss on her collar bone. 

She giggled before pulling away and grabbing her white converse. She stopped wearing heels because of the pregnancy and according to Am, she only pair of appropriate shoes she has now, to wear with a dress, are her converse. It's hard to believe these are the only ones who are appropriate seeing as Am's got thousands of shoes. But I don't mind, women don't always have to wear heels, right? I don't think so. And Am looks beautiful with sneakers too.

She sat down at the egde of the bed and clumsily bend over to put her shoes on, the bump being in the way. I kneeled down at her feet and tied her laces for her, smiling up at her.

"You know, I can't wait to see my toes again." Am said laughing while I was tying her laces. I laughed at her before extending my hand to her and helping her up. 

I wrapped my arms around my beautiful wife and kissed her softly on her lips before guiding her downstairs.