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Pete

This last week has been full of me trying to get Yasmeen set up for homeschooling, moving into our new house, and getting used to being around each other 25/8. By us, I mean Derek, Charlotte, Yasmeen, and myself.

Derek has started working in the studio I placed in the home so he can have more time with Yasmeen and watch her while Charlotte and myself go on tour with WWE. Yasmeen hasn't really noticed the difference and I hope it stays that way for a little while longer.

"Are you ready?" Charlotte asked as we pulled into the driveway. "Yeah, I just hope Yasmeen didn't pick up what is going on" Charlotte grabs my hand and squeezes it tight "It will all work out babe"

Heading out of the car, we can hear Derek and Yasmeen laughing loudly. At least she's having a blast is all I can't think about. Opening the door and announcing we are home, Derek comes into view with Yasmeen in his arms "Hey pops, mamma" he hugs me and kisses Charlotte on the cheek. I take Yasmeen "Did you and Derek have fun Yas?"

Yasmeen just looks down at the floor "Yasmeen what wrong?" Derek asks "maybe she just needs some space, I'll take her for her nap" Charlotte adds and heads off with Yasmeen. "She's been talking and laughing the whole time, she never got upset or cried" Derek spoke once the girls were out of sight.

Charlotte

As I walk up the stairs with Yasmeen, I start to ask her questions "what's wrong sweetheart?" She doesn't say anything until we get to her room. She scrambles down from my arms and asks "do you and daddy love me and Derek?" I laugh and lower myself to her level. "Of course we do babygirl, we are a family, I wouldn't trade your guys for the world." She heard over to her bed while taking off her socks "but why do you guys always leave us?"

"Well, me and daddy have to work, and our job requires us to be gone for weeks, sometimes months. But we always come back. Plus, you get to spend some one on one time with Derek, isn't that fun?"

She laughs, "yah, it's the best mommy" I tuck her in and kiss her cheek. "See you when you wake up sweet girl" walking out of her room, I head back downstairs to see where the boys went.

Pete

Charlotte quietly comes down the stairs. She looks distraught. "You boys hungry? I know I am. I'll make dinner, how about twice baked potatoes and Grilled Chicken?"

Derek shakes his head and lets out a heavy sigh "it was that bad mom?" Charlotte looks up, and turns to head for the kitchen "if you follow I'll let ya know"
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Third-person

"So she feels like we are abandoning her?" Pete asks as he runs his hands through his hair

"Pete, you kinda did find her because her parents abanded her" Charlotte states

"I know it's just, I'd never want her to feel that way" Pete replies on the verge of tears

"I know sweetheart, but we'll have a fun day tomorrow to show Yasmeen how much we love her and love spending time with her," Charlotte says as she grabs her phone and orders out some food

"That sounds good, Hopefully, she sees the difference in us and them"

"It'll be fine pops, I'll plan the whole thing" Derek adds in with a huge smile on his face

The room falls silent

The look Pete gave Derek was scary

Quickly, Derek adds on "You can trust me! Plus, I know Yas best"

Letting out a heavy sigh, Pete finally gives approval "Alrighty kiddo"

"Call me when the foods ready mom, I gotta go call the guys and start this fun day!" Pete calls out halfway out of the room

As Derek leaves, Pete walks behind Charlotte and whispers in her ear, "we came home to spend time with the kids, but, they're kinda busy at the moment" Charlotte lets out a quiet laugh "wanna go make number three?" 

Quickly finishing the online order, Charlotte takes hold of Pete's hand and led him up the stairs "we got fifteen minutes before the pizza gets here"

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