Wellllllllll, what can we do? ::grabs Lu's wrist and looks at her watch:: Pth. It's a circle one, not a number one. What time is it? Are they gonna be all tanned? Doya think they bought me anything? Maybe dadddy'll wanna go swimmin' when we get home. I've gotta show 'em my new books! What time is it, Auntie Lu, huh??? What tiiiiiiiiime is it???
::giggles and wiggles out of Lu's kisses:: I think I might a-splode. ::remembers the backpack she brought and grins up to Lucas, who is holding it gingerly - a pink and lavendar backpack with ABP monogrammed on it - he looks charming:: Mr. Lucas - c'n I have my bag. Maybe I c'n play Game Boy. ::wiggles her fingers:: My fingers are all dancey.
::sits down and starts digging, looking one more time up to Lu:: Is it nine minutes yet?
::FINALLY they clear customs, grab their carryon bags and make their way past all the security. NIck spots Lucas first, but before he can react an ear-shattering squeal pierces the airport::
Daaaaaaaddddddddddddyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!
Annie! ::he drops his bags just as a blonde whirlwind launches herself at him::
::he drops his bag AND his wife ;), leaving Darcy to pick it up, not begrudgingly of course, and head on in, letting those two reunite while she takes care of the adults::
::dumps her and Nick's bags at Lu's feet and wraps her arms around her:: I'd squeal too, but I'm afraid I might deafen you.
Everyone should go there some how. It's...there aren't words.
::looks her in the eye, making sure...and yes, she's fine - as fine as can be expected anyway:: Okay. Good. You know...any time...it hurts or...whatever. Please don't try to protect me from what you're feeling, alright?
::smiles shyly:: I know, but...he's a part of me. Always, always will be. And...and we're the only family we've got - I mean, I've got Nick's, but...well...
::he had no idea just how much he'd really mssed her until now. She's in his arms, all soft and squirmy, planting about a million wet little girl kisses all over him, and then the inquisition begins::
Yes, and yes! ::kisses her neck too, holding her as she giggles and squeals again:: I think you need to go give your mommy a hug so she doesn't feel left out.
::turns to see her mom walking arm in arm with Aunt Lu:: Okay. ::one more kiss and she wiggles her way down and runs, jumping right in front of Darcy and Lu:: Mommy!!! I didn't get a hug yet!!
::jumps and gasps when Annie appears, having been heavily involved in the girl chat with Lu:: Annie!!! No, you didn't - you were too busy slopping all over Daddy! ::chuckles and scoops her daughter up, slowing down so Nick can walk with them::
We're all together again, huh? I sure had fun with Daddy, but I think I like the three of us better...
::giggles:: Oh good! I've missed you throwin' me in the water. ::whispers to him:: Auntie Lu gets all nervous and stuff - won't toss me around. ::sighs:: I'm not a doll - I won't break ya know.
August 1 2005, 14:42:55 UTC 6 years ago
It's not quite time yet, Annie, any minute, though, baby.
August 1 2005, 14:48:26 UTC 6 years ago
August 1 2005, 15:06:51 UTC 6 years ago
It's only ten to four, Anniebananny, and they aren't due to clear customs till four. Ten minutes, can you wait ten more minutes or will you explode?
August 1 2005, 15:20:59 UTC 6 years ago
::sits down and starts digging, looking one more time up to Lu:: Is it nine minutes yet?
August 1 2005, 15:57:55 UTC 6 years ago
Daaaaaaaddddddddddddyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!
Annie! ::he drops his bags just as a blonde whirlwind launches herself at him::
August 1 2005, 16:06:15 UTC 6 years ago
::dumps her and Nick's bags at Lu's feet and wraps her arms around her:: I'd squeal too, but I'm afraid I might deafen you.
August 1 2005, 16:12:31 UTC 6 years ago
Please...no more squealing, you didn't mention how often that happens with Annie's around.
::Pulling back she looks at her sister-in-law::
You look wonderful, tan, relaxed... ::she leans in, and lowers her voice:: ...well loved.
August 1 2005, 16:17:50 UTC 6 years ago
::loops an arm in Lu's and smiles to Lucas as he grabs their bags, pulling him down for a kiss on the cheek:: We missed you too, Mister.
::resting her head on Lu's shoulder as they walk, she has to giggle:: Yes. Very well loved. Holy poop, Lu - I've never...I mean...oh. Wow.
August 1 2005, 16:39:39 UTC 6 years ago
::She giggles::
You never? Come on, you have...at least once.
::Lu winks, and bursts out laughing::
I know, I know, I'm teasing.
August 1 2005, 16:44:09 UTC 6 years ago
I don't think I've ever seen any place more beautiful in all my life. ::looks up to her, hopefully::
Are you...okay, now? I mean...after the wedding and all and...I worried about you.
August 1 2005, 16:52:26 UTC 6 years ago
::She smiles at Darcy, and squeezes her arm::
I'm fine, honest. I guess I had more stuff hidden inside than I realised, but I'm fine now.
August 1 2005, 16:57:01 UTC 6 years ago
::looks her in the eye, making sure...and yes, she's fine - as fine as can be expected anyway:: Okay. Good. You know...any time...it hurts or...whatever. Please don't try to protect me from what you're feeling, alright?
August 2 2005, 17:46:13 UTC 6 years ago
I try Darce, I promise, but it's not going to be easy going to you about your late husband, when you're still a bride.
August 2 2005, 18:04:47 UTC 6 years ago
...you're my heart.
August 2 2005, 18:09:00 UTC 6 years ago
You're mine, too. ::she whispers before pulling away::
And from what I've heard you're way better off with one of me, than the whole bunch of Nick's.
::She winks, and grins::
6 years ago
August 1 2005, 16:11:23 UTC 6 years ago
::pulls back and looks at him, grinning from ear to ear:: Yep! You DO have a tan!! Didja have fun?? Didja miss me!?
August 1 2005, 16:22:05 UTC 6 years ago
Yes, and yes! ::kisses her neck too, holding her as she giggles and squeals again:: I think you need to go give your mommy a hug so she doesn't feel left out.
August 1 2005, 16:27:05 UTC 6 years ago
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August 1 2005, 16:28:28 UTC 6 years ago
We're all together again, huh? I sure had fun with Daddy, but I think I like the three of us better...
August 1 2005, 16:30:45 UTC 6 years ago
Lu? I can't thank you enough for keeping Annie for us. It was great knowing she was being well cared for. We owe you big time.
August 1 2005, 16:42:24 UTC 6 years ago
You sure do, Nick...you have no idea how much.
But she's my Anniebananny, we had lots of fun.
August 1 2005, 16:51:15 UTC 6 years ago
::grins, and then Lucas interrupts::
I'll get your luggage while you all head out to the limo.
Limo? Lucas, you shouldn't have! ::laughs::
I didn't, it was a gift from the guys. Besides, on what you pay me? Shooot. ::Lucas laughs out loud and heads for baggage claim::
Annie, c'mere. Give your mom a break. ::takes her from Darcy, hoists her up on his shoulders and strides toward the exit:: Our limo awaits us!
August 1 2005, 16:59:14 UTC 6 years ago
Doya think we c'n go swimmin' later, daddy? Or...are you too tired?
August 1 2005, 17:09:07 UTC 6 years ago
::looks over at Darcy and Lulu, lost in conversation, and smiles. It's great to be back home.::
August 1 2005, 17:58:16 UTC 6 years ago
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