Hello Again (Book 2 Hello Series)

HA8-Baby Coos and Bath Bubbles

Chapter 8...Baby Coos and Bath Bubbles

(??? P.O.V.)

I watched as she got on to the bus with her little brats and HIM. They sure do multiply quickly. I mean it seems like they waste no time at all. There was a new baby since last time I saw her. I guess a lot can happen while you're serving a three year sentence in the big house.

I slowly merged onto the bus with a crowd of tourist. I was careful not to make eye contact with any of them. The last thing I needed was that buffoon screwing up my plans. I watched as she laid her head on his shoulder, and how he made her laugh.

That was supposed to be us. Dani and I were supposed to end up together. Does she even have any idea how much she means to me? How many times I dreamed about our lives together?What it would be like if she had married me, and had my children instead of HIS? Then I had to go screw things up, and everything was pulled out from under me.

All of my hopes, gone.

All I knew is things would change. They had to, and I would be there when all heck broke loose. I looked down right before Dani glanced my way. I was lucky too because two seconds later the bus stopped and I got off the bus. That was too close for comfort. I wouldn't let HIM steal my Dani again, this time it would be my happily ever after that came true.

Dani we'll meet again soon. Very soon. Till then My Love.

(Dawson's P.O.V.)

We were relaxing on the bus when all of a sudden Danielle started shaking like she had seen a ghost. All of the color drained from her face like she was going to be sick.

"Danielle what's the matter? Baby talk to me," I whispered trying not to startle her.

"He's here," she replied never looking me in the eyes.

"Who's here?" I asked completely confused. Who's presence would make her act like this? And then it hit me. "Where is he?"

"He just got off the bus," she stated. I leap from my seat and made my way off of the bus. I frankly looked around the group of vacationers, and there was no one that looked like that scoundrel. Maybe Danielle was just tired and seeing things? She really didn't get any sleep last night, and she's been going full throttle all day today.

When she got off the bus she was biting her lip. Something she hasn't done in a long time. Which could only mean that she felt insure again, even with me around. That thought stung more than it should for some reason. I guess part of it was just my macho pride, but there was also a part that felt helpless. If she couldn'y lean on me for support then what kind of husband was I?

"Danielle come here it's okay," I stated wrapping my arms around her. She was my world.

"Dawson, I'm going crazy," Danielle whispered into my chest. I just kissed the top of her head. Not on my watch. I was going to fix this.

"No you're not, but I do think that you're exhausted. Maybe you need to go back to the room, and rest while Damien and I take care of the kids," I suggested. Her grip on me just tightened.

"The last thing I need right now is to be left alone no offense Honey," she stated looking up to me with her big brown doe eyes that I love so much. I just kissed her on the lips.

"It was just a suggestion," I laughed playing with her hair that framed her face. Her bangs had fallen out from her ponytail.

We decided to call in a pizza so Danielle could rest, and she wouldn't have to worry about being alone. I was working on my third slice of pizza with Danielle curled up beside asleep. The kids were sitting at the foot of the bed watching a movie while they ate their pizza. Damien went out to get a soda.

"Daddy look at Ross!" Hudson stated laughing in Ross's direction. I looked beside Danielle where Ross was laying down. More like wiggling. His little arms were moving up and down, and he started making the funniest sounds. It was then that I realized he was cooing, and trying to communicate.

"What is he doing Daddy?" Sadie asked. Everyone's eyes were focused on Ross now, the movie long forgotten.

"Sadie he's trying to talk," I chuckled. Her eyes just grew in shock. She crawled over to where he was.

"Hey Rossie, I'm Sadie your older sister," Sadie stated in a matter of fact manner. I bit my lip from laughing at Ross's facial expression. His little brow wrinkled up. I don't think he's a fan of Sadie. Then again she has a strong personality that takes getting used to.

I gently leaned over Danielle to pick up Ross, and he just started smiling. He had the brightest blue eyes. He was a Conn man that was for sure. His smile was so sweet I couldn't help but smile back.

"Hey Buddy, you're just a happy little baby aren't you," I stated smiling. Sadie crawled over to my other side, watching Ross carefully. I think she was realizing she wasn't the center of attention for once.

"Look Daddy he's smiling," Sadie giggled, and once again Ross's little brow wrinkled at Sadie's voice. They were already acting like siblings.

Later I asked Damien to hold Ross while I gave the kids their baths. He wasn't as hesitant with holding Ross as he had been Sadie and Shane. I gave him a bottle to feed Ross, and the two were best friends. Though Sadie was sure to supervise her Uncle Damien's baby skills, correcting him when she could remember things her mother and I told her in the past.

"Daddy is Mommy okay?" Hudson asked as I was washing His and Shane's hair. I was shocked. Danielle's episodes were bad enough that the kids were noticing? Then I remember Hudson was in a very observant stage.

"Mommy's fine, she's just a little tired from her long day," I smiled. "Kind of how you get tired after getting home from school."

"Oh okay," Hudson replied and went back to playing with the cup in the water. He was a mess, but a very smart kid for his age. I can't believe he just turned six. That made me thirty-one. I couldn't believe I was in my thirties. A cold chill ran down my spine.

"Daddy! Hudson splashed soap in my eyes!" Shane cried bringing me out of my thoughts. I helped wash the soap out of his eyes, and then proceeded to wrap towels around the boys and send them to put their PJ's on.

It was the princesses turn to take a bath, and I knew if I didn't hurry it along I would be sitting in this bathroom all night long. I don't see how Danielle does everything she does. Every time I try to help her out I'm just amazed. She makes it look so easy.

"Daddy I want bubbles," Sadie stated making her grand entrance and I knew that the princess had spoken.

"You want bubbles?" I asked scooping her up, and putting her in the tub. "Then you shall receive bubbles."