//Fluff piece deciding the Stone twins names//
Peter moved the hair from your face and delivered a kiss to your temple. You were already awake but just couldn’t bear to drag yourself out of bed. When you opened your eyes, Peter sweet smile greeted you. So did rain, cold and gloom outside. “Peter,” you said in a raspy voice, “it’s Saturday. Why are you up so early? Even the kids aren’t up yet.”
“Been up since 5AM. Wanted to get my work out done for the day.” Peter rose from your side of the bed and stripped off his sweaty shirt.
“Of course you have,” you grumbled sleepily. Being pregnant with twins was kicking your butt. And you still had four months left. Not that you were one for the gym anyway.
“Have you thought of a middle name?” Peter asked over his shoulder as he entered the bathroom.
“Nope. Maybe if I go back to sleep, one will come to me.” You rolled over and closed your eyes.
Peter chuckled. “Okay, darling. We’ll discuss when you’re more awake. I’ll shower then make some breakfast.”
“Hmmm…”, you mumbled into the pillow.
“Mama,” Audra whispered. “I sweep wif you.”
“Yeah. C’mon baby girl .” You pulled the comforter back and she climbed in beside you, then snuggled into your chest.
When Peter came out of the bathroom he paused seeing you and Audra snuggled in bed and grinned. He was a blessed man. He moved around the bathroom quietly so as not to wake the two of you.
The aroma of bacon and sweet waffles woke you up. 7:30 o’clock. Audra was just waking up too. She was like you, not much of an early riser.
Peter was getting plates out of the cabinet when you walked in holding Audra. Her legs dangling on either side of your rounded belly She had her face buried in your neck. “My beautiful ladies. Good morning loves.”
“We’re not awake yet, Daddy,” you informed him. Stretching up you kissed Peter, then licked your lips. “Mmm…Maple syrup. Yummy.”
The tips of Peter’s ears reddened and he cleared his throat. "Can Daddy hold you, Audra?” She nodded and went to Peter’s arms. “Hungry Munchie? Daddy made you and Mama’s favorite-waffles!”
“I helped Daddy make breakfast,” Julian stated proudly. “I stirred. We made extra cause Daddy said you eat more when you have a baby in your belly.”
“Well, it smells very good.” You kissed his head as he sat at the table. ”You did a good job.” Your hand rubbed your belly. “I am famished. Bring on the waffles.”
The four of you sat to eat, Audra on Peter’s lap, eating from his plate. "Maybe we can go to the children’s museum later. Then have lunch at Marco’s. ”
“Yeah. Pasta. I want that.” You took a bite of bacon. Crispy. Just the way you like it. “I’d like to stop at the bookstore too.”
“Emanuel.” Peter blurted out.
“Huh?” You said around a mouthful of waffle.
“For a middle name.” He gave Audra a bite of waffle dripping with syrup that ended up running her chin. Which she, of course, wiped off on her hand then Peter’s Tshirt. He grinned at her.
You nodded your head thoughtfully. “I like it. So. That’s it. We have names for both babies.”
“Really?” Peter smiled. “Really? We settled on names for the twins?”
“Liam Emanuel and Lauren Brielle it is.” You returned his smile, then mouthed ‘I love you’, before taking another waffle from the platter.