Taylor sighed and pulled her hair back into a ponytail. It was about 6 p.m. and AJ still hadn't come back. She figured he needed some time to cool off..and if thats what he needed she was going to give it to him. She picked up the twins and carried them into the bathroom to give them their bath. She had learned early on that they liked to grab and pull on things, namely: her hair. She filled the tub up with warm water and even put some bubbles into it. Christopher grabbed one of the rubber duckys(courtesy of Brian) and began to naw on it. She washed him first and then began on Nicholas. They loved the water, they loved to splash around and get their mom wet. Taylor leant back as Nicholas spalshed the water with his hands and laughed. She wiped the water off her face and smiled, "You two love to get me wet.."
Christopher laughed at his brother and splashed the water also. She then began to wash their hair.
AJ was stopped in one of the state parks in a pretty much empty parking lot. He took a puff of a cigarette and blew it out. He knew he shouldn't of blew up like that..but his anger got the better of him. Lately all him and Taylor had been doing was fighting and arguing over petty things. They once even argued over his new tattoo. He didn't know why they fought..it was stupid. But, they were both stubborn and both had tempers. And when they collided it was like a bomb exploded. He sighed, he would never hit her or his children , no matter how angry he was. And he didn't think he would throw anything either. The words cmae out of his mouth so fast, he had no clue why he even said them. But, he had seen the fear in her eyes when he said he could of hit something. But the fear was quickly displaced by anger and she told him to get out. "Why did I say I wouldn't come back? Damn I'm an idiot..," He muttered taking another drag out of the cigarette.
He didn't usually smoke, it wasn't an addiction. He usually only did it when he was stressed out or something. He ran his hand through his newly dyed blue hair and groaned, he knew he should go back..he knew he should. But now? Or later? He was weighing the possibilites.
Lately all they did was fight. They hadn't made love in God knows how long. He loved her, God knows he does, but something had changed. 'Hell, we've only been married for about a year and I'm already thinking about divorce..shit..we seriously need to talk but we never have time. Since I've started to produce and write for some groups I never see her..and she's always busy with the twins. What do I do now?,' He thought taking another drag.
Taylor sighed tiredly and closed the twins' door behind her. They had finally fallen asleep and would hopefully sleep through the night. She pulled the scrunchie out of her hair and let her hair tumble down her shoulders as she walked into the bedroom and sat on the bed. She glanced at the clock and saw that it was nearly 8 o'clock. "Where is he?," She asked the empty room.
Her answer was the air conditioning kicking on. She sighed and walked downstairs to fix something to eat. As she was heating up the soup on the stove she heard the front door open, but ignored it. AJ walked in looking more tired than before he left. "Hi.," He said hoarsely.
"Hi."
"I'm back.."
"No, really?," She asked sarcastically.
"Taylor.."
"What AJ??"
He shoved his hands in his pockets and sighed, "I'm sorry for earlier..I'm stressing about this whole writing and producing thing now and I just couldn't get anything done with them two screaming.."
"That was no need to yell..and then threaten me.."
"I said that so quick I didn't even know I was saying it! I would never hit you or the the boys..you have to know that."
"That still doesn't make it right.."
"I never said it did Taylor..god, I'm trying to apologize here.."
"I know you are..and I guess I forgive you..this time.," She said finally turning from the stove.
"You do?"
"Yeah..I just wish we didn't fight over stupid stuff so much.."
"Me too.."
"You hungry?"
He nodded and walked further into the kitchen, "Yeah.."
"Sit down..I was fixing some vegetable soup.."
He pulled out the bar stool and sat down. "Sounds good.."
She smiled over at him, "You're so cute when you're apologizing.."
He grinned, "You're so sexy when you're making soup."
She laughed, "Haha, yeah right!"
"You know you are."
"Whatever.."
They sat down to eat dinner and started talking. "I think we need a vacation.," AJ said.
"Huh?"
"We need to get away..from everything and everyone..."
"Why?"
"To..I don't think..sort everything out..spend time..just as a family.."
"Don't we do that already?"
"Yeah..but then Nick or Kevin shows up or Alicia calls and wants you to go shopping.. we're never completely alone.."
"Well..where would we go?"
He shrugged, "I don't know..I was kinda thinking about flying us to Rome."
She dropped her spoon, "Rome?! As in Italy???"
"Yeah.."
"AJ! That'd cost a fortune!"
He laughed, "Baby, its not like I can't afford it! Plus, you've never been to Italy before.."
"But..isn't it..kinda far?"
"Yeah..we'll be close enough to keep in contact with everyone yet far enough away where we won't be bothered..come on, the boys will love it.."
"AJ..they won't remember this trip when they're about five.."
"So? Come on, it'll be fun.."
"Well..okay..when would you want to go?"
"Anytime is good for me."
"What about that song you're working on?"
"I can fax it if I don't finish it before we leave.."
"Okay.."
"So, we're going?"
"Yep..we goin' to Italy I guess AJ.."
He smiled, "Good."
Later that night, AJ was the one checking up on the babies. He had woken up and noticed it was too quiet. He walked into the room and check on Chris, who was sleeping soundly, then checked on Nicholas who had his eyes wide open looking around. AJ picked him up and carried him into the master bedroom. Taylor was rolled over on her side, sound asleep. AJ sat in the chair next to the window and cradled Nicholas in his arms. "Okay Nicky, I'm gonna talk your little head off till you fall asleep I guess..we're going to Italy in a few weeks..bet you'll have fun, won't you? Well..maybe not..considering you can't exactly do anything. I almost screwed up with your mom earlier today..you know, the whole screaming thing? I'm sorry for making you and Chris upset..I'm sure that scared you..but I am sorry..I'll never yell like that again. Unless I catch you or your brother doing something you shouldn't be.," He said grinning down at Nicholas who stared right back as if taking in everything he was saying, "But, I do want you to know this Nicky..I love you, your brother, and your mom very much. Never forget that okay? I'd die if anything happened to you all..you all are my heart and soul Nicky..that was real corny, wasn't it? Haha..oh well.."
He glanced down at Nicholas, who seemed to be asleep. AJ stood up and Nicholas opened his brown eyes again. AJ crawled into bed beside Taylor and placed Nicholas on his stomch. Nicholas raised his head and made a baby sound and smiled. AJ tried not to laugh and laid his head back against the pillow.
In the morning, Taylor opened her eyes at the bright light shining through the room. She sat up and stretched and looked over at AJ. Nicholas was sound asleep on AJ's stomach, who was also asleep. She got out of bed without disturbing them and went to find the camera, this was too good to pass up. She took two pictures of them and put the camera down. Nicholas opened his eyes and raised his head. Taylor smiled and picked him up off AJ's stomach. "Hey baby boy..did you sleep on daddy's stomach all night? Bet that was real comfortable..," She said quietly as she carried him around the rom.
AJ rolled over and instinctively put his hand on his stomach, where Nicholas should of bee. He woke up real quick when he realized Nicholas wasn't there anymore and thought he had fallen off. He sat up quickly and glanced around till his gaze settled on Taylor carrying Nicholas around. She smiled at him, "Morning.."
"Morning..did he just wake up?"
She nodded, "Uh huh..did he wake up last night?"
"Well, I went in there to check on them 'cause it was awfully quiet. He was laying in his crib staring at the mobile so I brought him in here and I guess fell asleep.."
"That was the absolute cutest sight I think I've ever seen though.."
He smiled and stretched before getting up, "Yeah, haha, so cute."
She followed him out of the bedroom, "It was AJ! You gonna get Chris?"
"Yep..we'll be down in a minute."
"Okay.."
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