Sunshine (Take Two Sequel)

Chapter 34: Lilly

"I can't believe what Ben, Joe and Rory are doing," Roger said to me as he walked into the living room.

"Me either," I said. "But honestly it's their life. We should focus on our life. Let's think of some baby names!"

"When did I become the one who's in everyone's business?" Roger asked.

"I don't know," I said with a small chuckle. "Can we think of names now?"

"Actually I had a thought about that," Roger said. "What we decide to name our daughters is a big decision and usually we make big decisions with the whole group."

"I don't know about that, Roggie," I said. "What we name our kids should be our choice."

"It will be," Roger said. "We'll make the final decision in the end, but it might be fun, and possibly hilarious, to get their input." I giggled softly.

"That's fair," I said. "Alright, let's invite them over." Roger sent a text to everyone. Everyone started coming in not long after that,  except for Rory, Joe and Ben, who were probably busy planning their own pregnancy. John and Veronica brought Robert, who was nine months old now. He was growing up so fast. I couldn't imagine the babies in my belly ever being that big. Ella came in with a huge white board and Roger gave her a weird look.

"What is that for?" Roger asked.

"I thought we could write the names on it," Ella said. "Lilly loves whiteboards."

"I do," I said. "I love whiteboards." Roger chuckled softly as everyone else came in. Once everyone was sitting down, I stood up by the board.

"Alright," I started. "You all know why you're here. Roger and I are trying to figure out what to name our twins and we need ideas, so if you have any ideas, just shout them out."

"I always liked Grace," Brian said.

"Oh yes," Anita said. "That would go well with Victoria. They could be Gracie and Tori."

"Those sound pretty," Roger said.

"They do," I said. "But I'm a little afraid people would call Victoria Vicky, which I hate. I'll write it down anyway though."

"I like Diana," Rami said.

"That's my middle name," Lucy said.

"I know," Rami said with a smile. Lucy smiled back and gave him a sweet kiss.

"What about Audrey?" Lucy suggested.

"I like Monica," Winter said.

"Oh, and Rachel," Ella said. "It could be a Friends theme! You love Friends!"

"I think you should go with Hannah," Gwilym said.

"That's my sister's name," I said. "And she's not one of the sisters I am super close to."

"No, darling, that won't work," Freddie added. "I think you need something fancy, like Chanel."

"Or Rose," Jim continued.

"Oh, or Chanel Rose," Freddie said. "It's a good combination!"

"I think Rose is beautiful," Winter said. "And it's not a bad name either." Freddie giggled and I rolled my eyes.

"Greyson is a nice name," John said.

"Or Jack," Veronica said.

"Oh, or Lucas," John said. "Or Rufus, or-"

"Guys," I said, stopping them. "Both babies are girls."

"Wait a minute, I like Rufus," Roger said.

"Well we're not having a boy," I said. "And even if we were, we would not be naming him Rufus."

"Of course not darling," Freddie said. "If you had a boy, you would obviously be naming it Freddie."

"No we would not," Roger said.

"I don't know," I teased. "I kind of like that." Roger scoffed.

"Let's get back to girls' names," he said. "I think Lauren is cute."

"I don't know," I said. "Lauren feels too common. What about Everly?"

"Oh, Everly!" Lucy gushed. "I love that!"

"It really is quite cute," Brian said. "And I think it would fit with a lot of the other suggestions."

"You know what else it would go with?" Winter said. "Noel. Think about it! They were conceived in December and I wouldn't be the only one with a Christmas themed named." Our conversation went on for a while and we ended up with a long list of the names. By the time everyone went home, Roger and I were just staring at the board.

"So," Roger said. "Do we know what we're naming them?"

"Not at all," I said. "In fact, I think I'm more confused than I was before."

"Me too," Roger said with a sigh. "Although, there was one idea I liked. Yours."

"Mine?" I questioned.

"Everly," Roger said. "I thought that was a really pretty name." I smiled softly. "I think it would go well with Tigerlily," Roger said. I scoffed dramatically.

"We've been over this, Roger," I said. "We can't name our daughter Tigerlily because my name is Lilly. That would be like naming our son... Tiger Roger." Roger chuckled and I sighed.

"We'll just have to keep thinking," I said.

"Or not," I said. "Maybe we'll just know it when we see them. My mom wanted to name me Rihanna, but then I was born blonde and in her words, Rihanna was only fitting for a brunette." Roger chuckled and wrapped his arm around me, kissing my forehead softly.

"Our children will most likely be blonde," Roger said. "But I think you're right. Maybe we'll know their names when we meet them. I can't wait." Roger softly rubbed my stomach and I smiled while leaning against his chest. I can't wait either.