Hollywood Journey

Hawaii pt 2

"Did either of you look in the envelope at all? Or did you just hand it over to the guy?"

"I didn't look. I knew I wouldn't be able to keep it a secret if I did."

"I wanted to, but I didn't want to know before you guys did."

Court, Lisa and I walk onto the deck where she has everything set up for our reveal. We aren't having an actual party, just the reveal and getting some good pictures so we can share them.

"I still think it's girls. You've been way too moody and tired for it to be boys."

Brad comes up behind us, wrapping his arms around me as we watch the boys run around with Willow, Julian and Coco.

"You keep saying that, but I think we're incapable of having anything but boys."

"I hope at least one is a girl, that would be nice for you guys."

We pull everyone together eventually so we can do the actual reveal. Court and Lisa wanted to go along with the island theme, so there's 2 half pink, half blue seashells waiting for Brad and I to open them. The peal inside each of them is colored for the baby.

"Mama! I help." Zane runs over to me, taking the seashell from my hands as he waits impatiently. We pull Nolan up to help Brad as well, since they're both as excited as we are now that they understand the babies.

"Okay I'm going to record it, the girls have some confetti to throw too."

Court stands in front of us with her phone out, handing the girls and Julian each blue and pink confetti and telling them to stand to the sides.

Lisa stands behind us with her phone, wanting to make sure we get good pictures and videos from every angle.

"You ready?"

I look to Brad, anxious myself as I hold Zane's hands to keep him from opening the shell early.

"Of course."

We hold the boys up, each helping them open the shells slightly on Court's count.

"One... two... three!"

They pry open the shells revealing two bright pink pearls.

"Oh my God!"

I cover my mouth in shock as pink confetti swirls around all of us.

"I told you!"

Brad leans in for a kiss as we both come to terms with adding two girls to our family.

I pull away, crying of excited as I continue to stare at the pink surrounding me, never thinking after two boys I'd be seeing all of this.

"Look, you guys are going to have baby sisters!" Brad shows the boys the ultrasound pictures from the envelope Courteney handed me. They stare at them confused, but excited about having more babies around.

"Yay!" Zane reaches his arms around me for a hug "Sister!"

"Two girls?" Nolan asks, eyes popping out at the thought of having two girls running around "Why not one?"

"We don't know, but you're going to love it. You'll have so much fun with them!"

Willow eventually runs up to us, joining in on a huge family hug. We get a few more pictures, still in complete awe and shock as we think about what our future has in store for us.

"Hey, at least we aren't out numbered anymore." Willow leans in, stealing the ultrasound pictures "We can finally compete."

"I know... it's just two girls at once. That's a lot."

"We'll have fun with them."

We move on to eating all the food Court and Lisa have set out for today, stuffing our faces with cupcakes and snacks before the dinner tonight Brad and I have planned for our anniversary.

"I'm so happy for you guys!" Lisa practically jumps over the table towards Brad and I "You're going to have so much fun with them."

"I can't wait, I'm kinda scared, but we've always wanted at least one girl."

"I just hope these two drive you crazy like the boys do me." Brad smirks, leaning over the kids for a kiss "Just wait until they're getting in all your stuff."

Lisa and Court eventually push Brad and I away, promising to take care of the clean up so we can get ready for the night.

"What are you wearing?" Brad walks in to see me dressed in the nicest thing I brought with that still fits, a long flowy beach themed dress "Wow, you look great."

"Really? You think it's nice enough?"

"Yeah, it solves my problem too since I spilled food all over my nicer pants. I don't have to worry about looking terrible while you're all dressed up."

"Well now you really make me feel great."

He leads me out towards the restaurant, which just happens to be across the street where they have a beautiful deck looking right over the ocean. It's filled with palm trees and lanterns giving the perfect romantic glow.

"We should have come out here a long time ago, it's so amazing."

I lean over the railing to watch the sunset over the ocean. It's so calming, especially knowing I finally get a night alone with Brad for our anniversary.

"I have something for you," He interrupts my thoughts as he reaches out for my hands "Since your hands are so big."

I sit still as he slides a band on my bare ring finger, taking the place of my wedding rings that are too small for my swollen hands.

"Brad," I look over about to burst, full of emotions as I stare at it "You didn't have to do that... I love it."

"It's my fault you can't wear your normal rings, the least I could do is get you a new one. I know how upset you've been."

We spend the night thinking over all the wonderful memories of our years together, focusing on all the happiness we've had together. He brings up our wedding while I bring up all the fun we had renovating our first house, thinking of how different the experience is compared to now.

"All those years ago, when we felt so young and reckless, did you think our lives would turn out like this? Did you want all this chaos in your life?"

"I wanted to be with you no matter what that meant. All the chaos, fights, long days and nights are worth it. I have the most amazing wife and children, I couldn't ask for anymore."