chapter eleven

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Jensen

     "H, lets go! We're going to be late!" I lifted Piper into her car seat, buckling it in, "Daddy's gunna make us late P." I spokes in a small voice, earning a smile in response, "I'm glad you find it funny because I don't."

     "Are you telling our daughter I'm not funny?" Harry finally made his way out the door and into the drivers seat as I finished getting Piper buckled in and hopping into the passenger seat.

     "Oh that is not something I will have to tell her. She'll be able to find that one out herself here shortly." I stole his sunglasses from the top of his head, ruffling his hair lightly as I laughed at his offended expression.

     "Your father would disagree with you. He thinks I'm hilarious." He huffed, turning his attention back to the road. I sighed, shaking my head.

     "You've got to stop hanging out with my dad. You're turning into him." He just smiled at me, turning the radio up and singing along.

     Once we pulled into the parking lot, Piper started to fuss. Harry was quick to get out and grab her, speaking to her softly to try to calm her down. When that didn't work, he began to sing 'Isn't She Lovely,' knowing this song made her quiet down instantly unless she was hungry or needed changed.

     "She's a daddy's girl for sure." I sighed as Harry just beamed at me, holding the door open for me. I checked us in as Harry found a spot in the waiting room.

     "So what's on the agenda for today's appointment?" Harry asked as I sat down beside him.

     "Somebody has to get a shot today." I spoke softly, as if Piper knew what I was saying. Seeing Piper get shots made me cry. I hated seeing her in pain and I knew Harry felt the same way.

     "Oh no. I'm going to need my sunglasses back." Harry sighed, holding his hand out for the sunglasses. I rolled my eyes at him as I handed them over, telling him I wanted them back after the shot.

     "Piper Styles." The nurse announced from the doorway as Harry grabbed the carrier and we made our way to the back. Once we got into a room, they had me take Piper out of her carrier and strip her down so that we could get a weight on her. She was not a fan of this, instantly crying out when we took her clothes off.

     Harry started humming to her, placing his finger in her tiny hand, making her cries stop instantly. The nurse looked at Harry in amazement before continuing the routine vitals and asking us a few questions. She told us the doctor would be in shortly as she left the room.

     "That nurse looked at you like you parted the Red Sea," I laughed, knowing I was only boosting Harry's already inflated 'dad' ego.

     "Just call me Moses," He boasted, bouncing Piper in his arms as he spoke to her. I watched as she smiled at him, clinging to every word and sound he made. As much as I joked about the Piper loving Harry more, I was grateful for the bond they shared, even only at a month old.

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     "Hey, J?" Harry asked as we drove home. I looked over at him, humming in response, "I know that anniversary is coming up for you and I just wanted you to know that if you just want to spend the day with your family that I'll spend the day with Piper and give you that space." My heart clenched at his words, not wanting to think about my least favorite day on the calendar.

     "I really appreciate that, Harry. More than you could ever know." I grabbed his hand, planting my lips on the back of it. He squeezed my hand, nodding.

"I've also been thinking about a date for the wedding." He stated, changing the subject, which I was thankful for, "What about August 18th?"

"I think that's perfect, Harry." I hugged him across the console as we now sat in the car, "She would have loved us getting married on the 18th." I smiled as I pulled away, kissing Harry before I felt the tears slipping down my cheeks.

"We better tell my mum, she's been pestering me about a date since she was here for my birthday." I nodded as I hopped out of the car, grabbing Piper's carrier. We walked into the house and Harry took Piper from me, pulling her out of the carrier and putting her in the pack and play.

I went to the kitchen to grab a water bottle, leaning back against the counter. Harry walked in, standing beside me, supporting himself on his elbows that lay behind him on the counter. His green orbs found mine, searching for where my mind was in this moment.

"I'm going to spend the day with my family like I usually do but this time, I'll come home to you. Please don't worry about me." I stated, placing myself in front of him, wrapping my arms around his waist. He folded his arms around my shoulders, sighing as he rested his cheek on the top of my head.

"I'm always going to worry, J. But at least this year you have a reason to come home and not spend the night alone in the bar. I'll always be here for you Jensen, I promise you that." He lifted my chin with his index finger, kissing my lips.

"I love you." I whispered against his lips, in between short and sweet kisses.

"I love you too, J." He grabbed my hand, grabbing the baby monitor as we made our way downstairs. He pulled me past the bar and onto the large couch, facing the giant TV. This was a new addition he had recently added after I'd told him how much I enjoyed going to the movies.

I snuggled into his side as he turned the TV on, instantly knowing just what movie would cheer me up. I smiled as I read the title, sneaking a kiss to Harry's kiss as a silent thank you.

"I think I finally understand why you love this movie so much." He stated, eyes glued to the screen.

"Do you now?" I asked, wondering just what he was going to say next.

"You're obviously Kat and Reese is so obviously Bianca. Their dad is similar to your dad, in that he knows that you can handle just about anything but still worries because he knows that Bianca is a little less experienced in knowing the red flags. I'm just flattered I get to be Patrick because Heath Ledger was one hell of a man." I laugh, shaking my head at him. He wasn't wrong of course, but I was extremely surprised he hadn't figured it out already.

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another filler guys, i've got big ideas coming i promise

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