Chapter 37 "Family Portrait"

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*One month after the triplets' arrival, Nat & Kenzie decided to have a little photoshoot for their family. Nat's mother Polly had her birthday coming up, & he figured that a family photo would be the perfect gift for his mother.*

                                                        *Nat's P.O.V.*

It's so hard to believe that the triplets are one month old now! This past month has been insaine. I've been trying to focus on my music & taking care of three babies with Kenzie's help. Kenzie & I still haven't gotten our sleep schedule figured out yet. We've gotten some of our sleep back, but not as much as we wanted. I didn't care though. I love spending time with my family.

I haven't seen Kassie's ghost in a while. I wish that Kenzie believed that she existed. How could I prove it to her? I don't know.

Today was the day of Kenzie & I's family potoshoot. I helped Kenzie dress up the babies, showered, fixed my hair, got dressed & went downstairs. Kenzie looked gorgeous as usual, & the boys were sleeping in their swings before the photographer showed up to our house. I smiled at Kenzie & sat on the couch. Of course, she did the same.

"The photographer should be here soon," said Kenzie.

"Awesome," I said. "My mom is going to love her birthday present,"

"I know!" she said resting her head on my shoulder. "Especially since it has her grandchildren in it,"

"Yeah," I said. "I can't believe that they are one month old, it seemed like it was yesterday when they were brought into this world."

Kenzie nodded. "Yup," she said. "Sooner or later, they will be crawling, & running around the house."

"Yeah, & we will be chasing them all over the place," I said.

"This is parenthood," said Kenzie.

"It is indeed," I said. "If only Kassie were here though,"

Kenzie sighed. "I miss her," 

"I miss her too," I said. "But she's safe now, I'll bet she's watching us up in heaven right now, keeping a close eye on her brothers,"

Kenzie nodded again. 

"Kenzie, do you remember when I told you about her ghost?" I asked.

"Yeah," she said. "I still don't believe you though about it existing,"

"Kassie's ghost isn't an "it", Kassie's ghost is, well, Kassie," I said.

"Well, whatever it is that you are imagining should stop," said Kenzie.

"I'm not imagining this Kenzie," I said. "All of these things that I am seeing & telling you are true,"

"Oh Alright," said Kenzie.

*An half an hour later, the photographer showed up at Kenzie & Nat's house."

I was surprised that none of the babies cried during the photoshoot. For the first couple photos, I held Shane & Jason while Kenzie held Nate. For the babies' single photos, Jason was awake. I tried to make him smile by making funny faces. It actually worked! Then for Shane, he just gave a straight serious face. It was really cute. It reminded me of the Grumpy cat. Lastly for Nate's photos, he was sound asleep. Since he was the little Prince, the phohotographer thought it would be a nice idea to get both of us in the same picture. As I held Nate in my arms, I leaned in & kissed him on the forehead. I could hear him snoring a little bit. He was a cutie.

In the end, all of the pictures turned out great. My mom will love our family portrait!

*later that night, at about one-thirty in the morning, Kenzie felt something touching her leg.*

                                                  *Kenzie's P.O.V.*

"Nat," I mumbled. "Stop kicking me,"

I felt something touch me again. I opened my eyes & looked at Nat as he slept like a baby & I shook him.

"Nat, stop kicking me," I said.

"Huh?" Nat yawned. "I'm not kicking you, babe," he yawned again. "Go back to sleep,"

I sighed & rested my head on my pillow. I felt it again. I angrilly got up & opened my eyes. I saw a glowing light coming from the window. It started getting closer & closer. I could see an image of a little girl. She looked to be about five years old. I was shocked.

"N-Nat, wake up!" I said.

"Kenzie, for the last time, I'm not kicking you! Just go back to sleep!" said Nat.

"No Nat it's not that!" I said. "Do you see what I see?" I pointed to the little girl.

Nat looked at her & smiled. "Kassie!"

"Hi daddy," she said.

"Nat, who is that?" I asked.

"Mommy, don't you remember me?" asked Kassie. "I'm your daughter,"

"Kenzie, it's Kassie!" said Nat. 

I smiled. "Kassie, is it really you?" I asked.

Kassie came up towards me & she touched my hand. "Yes mommy," she said.

"Oh my gosh!" I cried. 

"How have you been Kassie?" asked Nat.

"I've been great!" said Kassie. "Heaven is a beautiful place, I hang out with a lot of people there."

"You have friends in heaven?" I asked.

"Yeah," said Kassie. "I hang out with my grandparents up there all the time, they like to spoil me,"

"My parents were always like that when I was your age," I said. 

"i hang out with animals too," said Kassie. "I can communicate with them,"

"Wow!" I said.

I heard the baby monitor go off & I looked at Nat. "I guess we woke someone up,"

"Can I see my brothers?" asked Kassie.

"Of course," said Nat.

We all walked into the babies' room. Shane was crying really loudly. Nat picked him up to see what was wrong. He hadn't eaten in a while, so I made him a bottle downstairs. After Nat fed him, he rocked Shane, but he wouldn't fall asleep. He just laid there in Nat's arms, looking at his sister, Kassie. 

"Why is he looking at me like that?" asked Kassie.

"Maybe it's because he loves you," said Nat.

"Really?" she asked.

"Yeah," said Nat. "We should try to put him back to sleep though," 

"How can we do that?" asked Kassie.

"Why don't I turn on his mobile on his crib? It plays music," I said.

"Okay," said Nat. "That always used to put me right out when I was a baby, maybe it could work on Shane too,"

I turned on the mobile while Nat craddled Shane in his arms. Kassie smiled at both of us.

"I have to go now," said Kassie.

"Thanks for visiting us, Kassie," I said.

"No problem, mommy," she said. "Remember, I am always watching you guys, be careful out there, & take good care of my brothers."

"We will," I said. 

"I love you all," said Kassie as she blew Nat & I a kiss.

"We love you too, sweetheart," I said.

After she blew Nat & I a kiss, she was gone. I turned to Nat, still holding Shane sleeping in his arms, & he too was asleep. I carefully took Shane away from him & put him in his crib. Then, I quietly covered Nat with a blanket & went back into Nat & I's bedroom.

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