Raising Gracie

RG 25

"What's this?" Annette asked when Gracie handed her the bag that contained her gift.
"It's a present for you Grammy." Gracie said.
Annette smiled and pulled out the little velvet box and opened it.
"Oh my." Annette said.
She carefully picked up the locket and opened it. Inside was a picture of Becky and one of Gracie.
"This is lovely." Annette said.
"Why cry?" Gracie asked. "Do you need a hug?"
"Grammy always needs a hug." Annette said and Gracie hugged her.
"All better?" Gracie asked.
"Yes, thank you darling." Annette said.
Gracie smiled and moved over to Seth and climbed onto his lap.
"Getting sleepy?" Seth asked.
"A little." Gracie said.
"All this travel is crazy huh?" Becky said.
"But fun." Gracie said.
"That too." Becky said.
"How about we have dinner and you can go to sleep." Annette said.
"Food?" Gracie said sitting up.
"Definitely your mother's daughter." Annette said.
"She does love her food." Becky said. "So what's for dinner?"
"I made Irish Nachos and stew." Annette said.
"Yum." Becky said. "Ready to try new foods?"
"Yes." Gracie said.
Becky smiled and they walked to the kitchen.
"I made two styles." Annette said. "Vegetarian and regular."
"Vegetarian please." Gracie said.
"You got it." Becky said dishing her up some.
"So no meats?" Annette asked as they all dishes up and sat down.
"She will try to say she tried but she's not big on them." Seth said.
"Stinky." Gracie said.
"Some do strink." Becky said smiling.
"Are you excited to try cake tomorrow?" Annette asked.
"No." Gracie said. "I want grapes."
"She's not big in sweets." Becky said smiling. "Chocolates now and again but she loves her health foods."
"Cake can be good for your soul." Annette said.
"Grapes are better." Gracie said. "Right daddy?"
"If you want grapes, then grapes you shall have." Seth said.
Gracie smiled and ate her food before she began nodding off.
"I will get her ready for bed." Becky said.
"And I will help clean up." Seth said.
"Me too." Josh said.

"Ready for a story?" Seth asked she Gracie reappeared.
"Yes." Gracie said walking over with her favorite book in her hands.
Seth smiled and picked her up and she curled upon his lap and Seth read her story.
"One of my favorite times of the day." Becky said as Annette smiled next to her.
"She's a great girl." Annette said.
"She picked your present herself, she saw a picture in a magazine and knew she wanted to get you one." Becky said.
"He's a good da." Annette said.
"He's a great da." Becky said.
"And you are a great mom." Seth said coming over. "I'll tuck her in."
"Sweet dreams luv." Becky said kissing her head.
"Night mommy." Gracie said. "Night Grammy."
"Night darling." Annette said.
Seth smiled and carried Gracie to bed.

"Does she like Pancakes?" Annette asked.
"She does." Becky said. "Loves helping me cook."
"Good, she can help me in the morning." Annette said.
"She will love that." Seth said reappearing.
"I think it's time we hit the hay too, it's been a long day." Becky said.
Annette smiled and hugged her before she took Seth's hand and led him to her room.

"You look very content." Seth said.
"I feel very content." Becky said. "I am home in Ireland, I have you and our daughter with me and tomorrow we get to introduce Gracie to my da and brother."
"I am glad your mom got today." Seth said.
"Me too." Becky said. "Seeing Gracie with my ma was mind blowing."
"I know what you mean." Seth said. "Our daughter is one loved little girl."
"She is." Becky said. "Which is why I have been thinking a lot about McKenna's family."
"Oh." Seth said.
"I want to write them a letter and tell them about her and the life she has, send them pictures if they want and maybe find a way to let them be a part of her life. I know what they did to McKenna was wrong and they have to live with that guilt and they'll have to answer all of Gracie's questions when she's older and has them. But we wouldn't have her if things worked out differently. Gracie deserves to be loved by all who can love her healthily and can support her in her life."
"Okay." Seth said.
Becky smiled and leaned up and kissed him.
"You are an amazing man do you know that?" Becky asked.
"I am am I?" Seth said.
"You are." Becky said moving to straddle his lap. "The." She kissed him. "Most." She kissed him again." "Amazing." She deepen the kiss and they made love before falling asleep.