Chapter 14: Busy, Beautiful, Babies

Willow and Amelia were growing more and more each day. Cameron and Lilly eventually purchased their own house to raise their little family and they adjusted to life with kids, work and each other. They had their occasional fights but they worked it all out’ they had two kids to care for after all. They both made great parents; Lilly was the over-protective mother while Cameron seemed like one of the kids. “I’m going to get you! I’m going to get you!” he yelled as he chased Amelia all over the floor. She was just like her dad and Lilly could see that. She was adventurous, curious, funny, and not afraid to take risks. Willow on the other hand: She was a bit of a momma’s girl but that was because Lilly could not leave her alone. Willow was the baby whose heart rate escalated that day they were born. Lilly always had a firm grip on her. Cameron felt she was worrying too much, but she was a new mom, she honestly could not help it. 

Their friends were well also. Zoe had been doing well with catering she decided to branch out and started her own business. Summer moved to Bridgeport to further “aspiring actress” career, while Emma decided to room with Zoe. She is working on her writing and was hoping to be published sometime soon. No one had heard much from Jason since that day Eric threatened him. They did however hear he apparently was disowned by his dad and sort of dropped off the face of the earth. They all were happy to admit it was peaceful without him around. Eric moved in with his boyfriend after he got a job as a music producer. Their lives had all changed over the past year and a half they stayed in contact as much as possible but life just made it difficult at times.

Cameron was playing with Willow while Amelia sat on the floor flipping through her book when Lilly came home. “Hey guys.” She let out a heavy sigh, “have they eaten yet?” Cameron looked at her, “Was I supposed to do that?” Lilly flipped out, “Cameron! You’re supposed to…” before she finished her sentence, she could see the smirk on her husband’s face. “Ha ha ha very funny.” “Honey, I do know how to take care of my own children you know. I’ve gotten pretty good at it, you know?” Cameron insisted. “Yea I know and I’m sorry.” Lilly was exhausted, she has been working so much that it seemed like she rarely saw the twins and when she did they were in bed fast asleep. Willow and Amelia were growing more and more each day and it was breaking her heart.

After they bathed and put the girls to bed, Lilly decided to have a talk with Cameron. “Things at work have been hectic. I’m so tired and I’m missing so many things with the girls.” Cameron cuddled her on the couch, “Yeah I know you have been busy but things will get better.” “You have always been so optimistic. I’m thinking about taking a break from working. At least until the girls are in school. What do you think?” she said. Cameron didn’t respond right away. Lilly continued, “I’d rather be tired from chasing the girls around all day than be tired from dealing with other people’s crap.” Cameron still didn’t say anything. 

“Well what do you think though Cameron?” Lilly asked again. “Is that want you really want to do? If it is than I want you to do it. I don’t want you to be unhappy.” “Seriously? Yea I think the girls would enjoy having their mommy around all day.” He smiled and gave her a kiss. Lilly let out a sigh of relief; it felt like a huge weight is lifted off her shoulders. She’s able to spend the next few months enjoying her time with her busy babies.

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Lilly was busy feeding and dressing the girls when the doorbell rang. It was Eric. Lilly couldn’t contain herself, she practically knocked him over as she hugged him. “Oh my gosh it’s great to see you!” Lilly and Eric had so much to catch up on; he started dating a man named Noah shortly after the twins were born. “So how’s the new hunk?” Lilly asked excitedly. “I’m sorry did you say ‘hunk’?” He laughed, maybe a little harder than he should have. “Okay fine. How about Piece of Man Meat, Hubby or Love Muffin?” Lilly giggled. “He’s great, they both are actually.” Eric responded. “Both? Oh yeah that’s right Zoe mentioned he had a son. Gavin, is it?” Lilly sat down on the couch. “Yea he’s a little tike around the girls’ age. A little busy body but he’s adorable though.” Erik smiled. “You’re really happy aren’t you?” she asked. 

“Yea, it’s been a while since I’ve felt like this.” He was smiling ear to ear.  “I’m really happy for you Eric, who knows maybe you’ll be the nest to get married.” Lilly became giddy. “Yea maybe, I never really thought about marriage until you and Cameron said your vows and all. Though I knew that I always wanted kids at some point but I figured I would adopt when the time was right. Noah and Gavin make me happy, so I’m content.”  Lilly and Eric finished their conversation before he sat down to play with the girls. As Lilly watched, she realized the girls would be celebrating another birthday in two days. She felt an empty space in her heart all of a sudden; she wasn’t sure what it was really.  

After Eric left Lilly decided to clean up the house a bit while the girls napped, she was doing the laundry when a thought came across her mind: another baby. That’s what it was, a bit of baby fever. She loved her girls so much but they would be going off to school soon. She wanted another baby and that was apparent, but what she would soon find out was just down that alley. “Guess I better talk to Cameron when I get the chance. I wonder if he’s feeling the same way.” She thought, “I’ll find out.”  

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It was the morning of the twin’s birthday. They were busy as always getting into things left and right. Willow spent the morning chasing her sister around the living room. They had a lot of fun together and Lilly hoped they continued to stay close. Around noon the guests started to arrive, first was Zoe as gorgeous as ever then Eric and Noah showed up. It was great to have most of the group back together again. They spent some time admiring the girls and catching up before they decided to do the birthday cakes. Lilly braced herself; her little girls were getting ready to grow up. She had decided to talk to Cameron later that night since she figured he would be in a great mood.

Willow was first being the oldest and all; she took a deep breath and blew out the candles on her itty-bitty cake.  Willow aged up to be a beautiful little girl like her mother. Next was Amelia’s turn, Lilly held her as she blew or actually spit on her cake.  They both grew up into to beautiful little girls. Lilly tried to fight back the tears. “They’re growing up.” She whimpered. “Well yeah they’re supposed to that.” Zoe laughed, “it will be okay Lilly.” They all ate cake and enjoyed each other’s company. It was around nine when the guests decided to leave. Willow and her sister bathed and headed off to bed. 

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Cameron and Lilly decided to relax on the bed after cleaning up. Lilly cleared her throat, “Today was a big day.” He yawned, “Yea it was. I can’t believe Willow and Amelia have grown so much, seems like they were just born yesterday.” “It really does. That’s kind of what I wanted to talk to you about. What would you say about having another baby?” Lilly asked. Cameron was quiet. He was quiet a little longer than expected and that worried her. “I don’t know Lil. Work has been hectic and I thought you wanted to go back to work once the girls started going to school.” He stood up. “Well I did but we’re not getting any younger you know. Our birthdays are right around the corner. The girls will be teens before we know it and eventually off to college!! We always talked about a big family.” He sighed, “I know we did but this time we can actually plan and decide when to have a baby, together.” “That’s what I’m trying to do now! Let’s talk about this.” Lilly insisted.

“I’m not ready for another baby just yet Lil.” Let’s wait a while longer.” Cameron was about the say something else when Lilly blurted out, “I’m already pregnant.” There was silence, silence that filled the whole house. “You’re kidding me right.” Cameron asked. “Nope. I was going to tell you sooner but…”  

“But nothing. It’s just not the right time Lilly.” Cameron was furious. Lilly had never seem him like this before. “So what you expect me to just get rid of it?” Lilly asked. She was shocked that the conversation even took this turn. “I don’t know. Let’s talk about another time.” He walked over and began preparing for bed. Lilly left the room and sat on the couch to cry. “This is not how I expected things to be.”

The yelling woke the girls. As they listened to their parents argue they began to worry. “Willow? What do you think they’ll do?”  Amelia asked her sister. Willow was quiet for a second, “I don’t know Mel. Let’s just go back to bed. I’m sure everything will be alright.” She may have looked like her mother but she took after her father in many ways: Always looking on the bright side. Though this wasn’t his finest moment. 

*End of Chapter 14*