Kaidus Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 Grace places Lilian into the stroller behind Maddie (a 2-seater like one my younger sister has in that sort of situation) before heading in; she gets the 2 usual delicacies as well as something she thinks Willow and Michael will enjoy (your call on Willow's)
justagirl4fun Posted October 31, 2015 Author Posted October 31, 2015 (chicken soup for Willow. and now I'm craving Panera's chicken soup in a bread bowl. *drool*) Willow reached up and wiped her brother's tears away. "Bubby, I'm sorry I made you sad," she whispered, regretting that she ever brought up their father.
justagirl4fun Posted October 31, 2015 Author Posted October 31, 2015 Willow frowned when she heard a car pull into the driveway. "I think mom's home," she mumbled, though she made no move to get up.
Kaidus Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 Michael hears the car and thinks Willow's right; "I'll need you to climb on my back and hold on tight" he says remembering the rest of his body's great strength so he can get her down so long as she holds on tightly.
justagirl4fun Posted October 31, 2015 Author Posted October 31, 2015 "I can climb down by myself," Willow assures her brother; she's done it dozens of times before. (yes, I did.)
justagirl4fun Posted October 31, 2015 Author Posted October 31, 2015 Willow runs to the bathroom to wash her hands before sitting down for lunch. Her nose is red and eyes swollen from crying, but she tries to eat as if nothing is wrong.
Kaidus Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 Michael follows suit behind Willow before joining his mother and sisters at the table; Grace feeds Maddie before she herself eats.
justagirl4fun Posted October 31, 2015 Author Posted October 31, 2015 By the time lunch is over both Lilian and Maddie are ready for a nap; both are also in need of a change, especially Maddie who emptied her bowels rather noisily as Grace finished eating.
Kaidus Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 "Come along stinky" Grace says while getting Maddie out of her seat and taking Lilian by the hand before addressing Willow and Michael (the latter proceeds to clean up); "Willow, would you please meet me in your room?
justagirl4fun Posted October 31, 2015 Author Posted October 31, 2015 Willow's heart starts pounding as she heads to her room, certain she's going to be in trouble.
Kaidus Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 Grace first changes Maddie and gets her into her crib with a pacifier before checking/changing Lilian and getting her into bed for their naps; Grace then goes to Willow's room. "Hi honey" she says softly while entering and sitting onto her bed and bringing Willow in for a cuddle; "I'm sorry I haven't been there for you much; everything going on is no excuse for it."
justagirl4fun Posted October 31, 2015 Author Posted October 31, 2015 Willow looks up in surprise as Grace pulls her onto her lap; at first she's suspicious, but eventually she allows herself to melt into her mother's embrace. "It's okay mom, I know you have to take care of the little kids," she says softly as she reaches for a lock of Grace's hair and twirls it around her finger absent-mindedly.
Kaidus Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 "That's true, but I've neglected you in the process" Grace says feeling guilt; "Beyond that, I don't think you're completely over a certain something;
justagirl4fun Posted October 31, 2015 Author Posted October 31, 2015 "You...you mean daddy?" Willow asked quietly as she fought back tears.
Kaidus Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 "Yes" Grace answers while gently bringing Willow up for a hug; "I know you miss daddy as much as I do, but I haven't been there
justagirl4fun Posted October 31, 2015 Author Posted October 31, 2015 Willow wrapped her skinny little arms around Grace's neck and gave in to the ache in her chest. With a primal cry of anguish the tears came pouring down her cheeks as her entire body shook. "I just want him to come home."
Kaidus Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 "Mommy does too" Grace says while starting to gently rock from side-to-side and letting Willow cry out.
justagirl4fun Posted October 31, 2015 Author Posted October 31, 2015 Willow cried until she was exhausted, her tears soaking Grace's shirt. Finally, completely worn out, the sobs ceased.
Kaidus Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 "Feel better honey?" Grace asks while gently wiping Willow's eyes with a tissue she retrieved from Willow's nightstand.
justagirl4fun Posted November 1, 2015 Author Posted November 1, 2015 "Yeah, I guess so." Willow grabbed a tissue and blew her nose. "So, do I still get to have a birthday party, even though daddy's not here?" she asked, remembering their discussion about a certain doll the night before.
Kaidus Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 "Of course" Grace answers with a kiss to Willow's forehead; "I'll also check with Grammy and Grampy to see if they can help with your birthday present as mommy promised; she hasn't forgotten about that.
justagirl4fun Posted November 1, 2015 Author Posted November 1, 2015 "Yes, he showed me how to do it and it's all done now. He checked it for me too, to make sure it's all right."
Kaidus Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 "Delightful" Grace says with another kiss to Willow's cheek; "Since Bubby has a school dance next weekend, mommy can see if something can be done so you can have time with her." (The dance she refers to is that girl's choice dance; I forget what it's called)
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