Parenting

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AMELIAS POV
The hospital was so hectic tonight. I was in my third surgery of the night and I was exhausted. Meredith was standing across from me in the OR.
"I heard Ava is dating," she said.
"Derek is so good at keeping his mouth shut," I chuckled.
"You freaking out?" Meredith said.
"Um I kinda did at first, Owen definitely did more than I did," I chuckled.
"It's a dad thing of course," Meredith said.
"Yeah definitely," I chuckled.
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I was sitting with Tom Koracick looking at scans.
"You think you can remove it?" I asked.
"Yeah," he said, "I think I can, but I need more time to develop an approach."
"Got any ideas?" I said.
"A few," he said and handed me a small pile of papers. We looked through them and started discussing methods of surgery.
OWENS POV
It was a school night which meant everyone had to go to bed earlier. I already tucked Noah and Riley in bed, and now it was 10pm. I opened Olivias door and she was watching TV.
"Time for bed," I said.
"But I'm not tired," she complained.
"You have school in the morning," I said.
"Fine," she said and closed her laptop. I kissed her head and tucked her in.
"Good night, I love you ," I said.
"Good night, I love you too," she said. I closed her door and walked down to Logan's room. The twins and logan all went to bed by 11 but Amelia and I were usually far too tired to stay up.
"Good night," I said, "I love you."
"Good night dad I love you too," he said. I did the same for Ava and Liam and I went back into Amelia and I's room. I looked at my phone and I had a text from her.
"Be home in 20," she sent. Thank god, I hated sleeping without her. I laid down and watched TV. A little while later I heard the front door open. Amelia came upstairs and she looked so tired.
"Hey," I said.
"Hey," she said softly.
"You look tired come here," I said and reached my arms out. She smiled and came into my arms. I wrapped my arms around her and kissed her head.
"Tiring day," She said.
"I think Liam has a girlfriend," I said.
"What?" She said and shot up.
"Is someone freaking out?" I chuckled.
"No," she said.
"Yeah okay," I joked and nudged her.
"Why do you think?" She said.
"Well, he asked me when I knew I loved you and said he really liked a girl," I said.
"What did you tell him?" She asked curiously.
"That I've always loved you, from the second I met you," I smiled. She blushed and smiled. She kissed my cheek and got up.
"Mia where are you going?" I said.
"I don't plan on sleeping in jeans," she chuckled. She took her shirt off to change and I smiled.
"What are you smiling at?" She chuckled.
"You're hot," I said.
"I know," she teased and smirked. I got up and kissed her passionately. I picked her up and walked over to our bed.
"What about the kids?" She said as she kissed my neck.
"Just be quiet silly," I said. She chuckled as she continued to kiss me.
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I opened my eyes and Amelia was asleep next to me. Today was a hard day for her. Today was Christopher's birthday. Today he would have been 23. Every year gets harder for her and it breaks my heart. We both took off of work because she needed the day. None of the kids knew, she never told them and I don't know if she ever wants to. I got up and threw a shirt on Amelia rolled over. I knew she was awake.
"Good morning," I said.
"Mhm," she mumbled.
"Do you want coffee," I said.
"Yeah," she said, her voice sounded so fragile and broken.
"I love you," I said.
"I love you too," she said. My heart broke for her so much. I sat down at the edge of the bed. She peeked over her shoulder and looked at me.
"Hi," she said.
"Hi," I said.
"Can I be left alone?" She said.
"Yeah," I sighed. I closed the door behind me and I walked downstairs. I was making Amelia coffee silently at the counter.
"Dad are you okay?" Logan asked.
"Yeah I'm fine," I said.
"Where's mom?" Liam asked.
"Can you all do me a favor?" I said.
"Yes," they all said, thankful all 6 of them were at the table.
"Your mother is having a bad day, please be on your best behavior today more than any day, and just don't ask her what's wrong," I said.
"Is she okay?" Ava asked.
"She will be I promise," I said.
"Is she sad?" Riley asked.
"Uh yeah," I said, "don't worry about her she's going to be okay, I just wanted to warn you all."
"Okay," they nodded. I walked back upstairs and opened our bedroom door and she was curled up in a ball.
"Mia I made you coffee," I said.
"Thank you," she said in a small voice. I put it down on her nightstand and my eyes met hers and they were all red from crying. I sat down next to her and she didn't move.
"Amelia," I said. She got up and slammed the bathroom door shut. I knocked on the door and she didn't say anything.
"Amelia," I said.
"Go away Owen," she said.
"Mia," I begged.
"Go away!" She said crying. I got up and walked downstairs, she always pushes me out with this, and I guess I can't blame her. I walked downstairs and Noah and Riley were watching cartoons in the living room.
"Good morning," I said again.
"Good morning!" They smiled.
"What are you guys watching?" I said.
"Paw Patrol!" Noah said.
"Sounds good," I said and walked into the kitchen. Ava and Liam were sitting at the counter and I assumed Logan and Olivia went back upstairs.
"Did you and mom fight?" Ava asked.
"No," I said.
"Is she okay?" Liam said.
"Yeah," I said.
AMELIAS POV
I haven't been able to stop crying all day. I felt bad for Owen, I kept yelling at him. I didn't mean to it just came out because I was so upset. I talked to Derek this morning and he tried to cheer me up but it didn't work. I haven't seen the kids all day either, which I feel guilty about. It was already 4pm and I haven't left my room. I decided maybe I should. I got up and brushed my hair and put one of Owen's sweatshirts on and walked downstairs. Nobody was in the living room so I walked into the kitchen.
"Hi mom," Ava said. Owen turned around and smiled. I walked over to him and hugged him. He kissed my head and I looked up at him.
"I'm sorry," I said softly.
"It's okay," he said.
"Mom do you want something to eat?" Liam offered.
"Yeah," I chuckled, since I hadn't eaten last night.
"Mommy!" Riley cam running into the kitchen. I smiled at my kids, Christopher would have loved his younger siblings.