Paisleywood

chapter 1: Let the good times roll

Carries prov:

BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP

"Ugh what time is it?"9:00. I have to get up.. But I don't want to move.. She thought to herself. She turned and looked beside her. Empty as always. Mike is never home anymore. He's always away at games or practices or even out drinking at some bar. "Is this the end?" She questioned herself. All of a sudden she was pulled from her thoughts from her phone going off. She seen she had a text from Brad Paisley. She picked it up and stared at it.  It read " Don't forget we have a meeting at 12 O'clock for the CMA's. I'll pick you up around 11:30."

Crap.. She completely forgot. All she remembers is crying all day yesterday as Mike stormed out mad because she didn't show up at his game two days ago. She couldn't go and he knew that. She had to work and usually he understood but this time he was heated about it. She pushed her thoughts away and turned her phone on silent. She then got out of bed and made her way to the bathroom to shower and get ready for the day.

Brads Prov:

"Dad!!!" Huck yelled. "I'm in here bud!" I yelled back from the kitchen. ''Dad, where's mommy? I can't find her..." Said Huck "she went for a run bud" I said as I grabbed three plates to put pancakes on.  "Now go get your brother. Breakfast is done." When Huck left the kitchen I grabbed my phone and texted Kim where she was at. She had been gone for 2hrs. I grabbed the plates of pancakes and set them down at the island and grabbed the syrup from the pantry. And poured it on the pancakes for the boys. Then I did mine. When I finished covering them and all of a sudden the boys burst into the kitchen and tackle me.

B- "What are you boys doing?!"

J- "beating you up daddy!!"

H-"Told you we would get him!"

B-"Okay okay! You guys win!"

H-"say it! You have to say it!'

B-"Okay okay I surrender! I am now your prisoner! Now let's eat before breakfast gets cold!

H&J-"Okay!"

They finish breakfast and get ready for the day. It is now 11:15

Where the hell is Kim. She should be back by now. She promised that she would take care of the boys while I went to my meeting. But no Kim and I can't call my babysitter because she has the flu! I looked down at my phone and look at the time. 11:19 crap I got to go get Carrie.

B- Boys! Grad your ds's and charger and get down here plz!

H&J- "coming!!!!"

Two minutes later there down her with there stuff.

B- "you guys have to go with me to work but first we have to go get aunt Carrie."

J-"YES!! I miss her daddy!"

B-"well come on then!"

The boys run to brads truck and get in there booster seats and buckle up. Brad locks up the house and goes to truck and gets in.

J-"Can I call Aunt Carrie and tell her were coming to get her please daddy!!! Please!"

B-"Okay"

He reaches for his phone and pulls it out and hands it to Jasper. Then he turns the truck on and backs out the driveway and heads to Carries.

Carries Prov:

I had just finished my hair and checked myself twice. Okay you look the way you were wanting to look. She walks to her nightstand and grabs her phone. She turns it off silent and her phone starts to ring.

I don't even bother to look to see who's calling and I just answer it.

C-"hello?"

J-"Hey Aunt Carrie!! Were coming to get you right now!"

I felt a smile start to creep across my face just after hearing his voice.

C-"Hi Jasper! Okay I'll be waiting outside!"

J-"Ok! I missed you so much!"

C-" I missed you too!"

I grab my purse and walk down stairs to the door. I kiss Ace goodbye before I walk outside. Then i turn and lock the door.

C-" So how are you jasper?"

J-"I'm good! We just turned down street!"

C-"Ok well I'm going to hang up sense I'll see you in a minute. Okay?"

J-"okay!"

I hang up and I notice a Text from Mike.

M-"I might not be home tonight. I can't deal with you right now. Your just to much to handle. Bye."

I felt a tear starting to run down my cheek. Is this my fault? Is it me? Am I the one to blame for this whole thing?. I whip it away but more start to come down. I go and sit down on the steps and cover my face. I heard a car pull up into my driveway. Then a car door opened and shut. I didn't even bother to look up.

B-"Carrie? What's wrong Carrie?" I look up and gave him my phone. He already knew about my problems with Mike and how bad it has gotten.

C-" read what Mike sent me.  He can't even come home because he can't deal with me. I guess this is all my fault and that I'm the one who's destroying our marriage."

I watched him as he read the message and he was pissed.

B-"Carrie this is not yku r fault. Its his. He's the one who won't even talk to you and is never home. Do not blame yourself!"

He reaches his hand out from me and I take it. He pulls me up and hugs me tight and doesn't let go for a minute. Before he realeses he whispers in my ear " you are perfect Carrie. He doesn't know what he's missing!" And pulls away. " thanks brad! We should go before were late." I said and walk to his truck. I get in the truck and shut the door. I turn around to the boys.

C-"Hey guys! I missed you so much!" And I lean. Back and kiss there cheeks. I get back in my seat and buckle up. Then I turn and look at brad who is smiling from ear to ear.

C-" What?"

B-"I love the way you are with my kids! You are going to be a great mom!"

I start to blush. Wait why am I blushing?

C-" Thanks Brad! And your a great dad!"

B-" Thanks care!"

He turns away from me blushing and starts to drive to rehearsal.