be still my foolish heart.

Chana: Sounds great! Mom would be happy to know you’re getting back to our roots. From what Chaya tells me Mom still lights a candle every Friday. I’ll be sure to bring one over for us to light together.

Chana: Wait. What. Really?! Congrats!

Eden: I think she would too. Great. That’s perfect.

“I know it’s super last minute, but can you please do me a favor?” Honey pouted childishly, smiling. “I am currently working on my portfolio and I need a face model. Can you let me paint you? Like, not your whole body, just your face. Like, normal make up but more colorful and bold. I promise it’s not gonna take long, just forty minutes.” She paused, realizing it could take much longer, she decided to correct her previous statement. “Okay maybe an hour.”

Eden raised a brow at the young blonde’s question. Honestly, she didn’t have much to do for a few hours, and needed something to occupy her time while she waited nervously to go to her first ultrasound, so she was up for it. “I’m surprised you’re asking me, but sure. Are you sure I’m not too old to pull off something like that?”

🍒: What is your sexual orientation? What is your romantic preference? If you have any, what are your turn ons? What about turn offs?

“I consider myself heterosexual. My romantic preference is for men. When it comes to turn ons, I love kindness, a great smile, nice eyes, neck kisses and so on. Some of my turn offs are bigotry, arrogance and people who are unkind.”

🍵: Do you stick with your family’s values and beliefs? Why or why not?

“I was raised in a Jewish family, but I don’t practice the faith. There’s no exact reason why I don’t, but I just never felt that connected to it.”

Jeremy couldn’t help but coo in agreement. “You’re right; I do.” He confirmed confidently. From the time they met until now, they had always been trying new things and experimenting in the bedroom. They had incredible physical chemistry, and were definitely very much in love to anyone who saw them in passing. They could hardly keep their hands off of each other. “Let’s just hope that doesn’t happen. I bought a big house for a reason, I’m not ready to have that talk with them.” He chuckled.

He smiled. “You’re right. Thanks for helping me be such an incredible father, I couldn’t do it without you. Your love for them is palpable, it inspires me every day. I love you so much. Thanks for giving us a second chance, I can’t imagine life without you.” He whispered his confession, kissing her sweetly once more. “Anything you want, love, at any time. I’ll get it, no questions asked. Just because I love you that much.” He reminded her with a grin, “Besides, it’s training for when I have to wake up and change diapers. I should be thanking you.”

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Eden: When are you free next? Hmm… yes, you do! I don’t want to tell you via text!

Chana: I actually have Friday night off. Don’t know if you still light Shabbat candles but after that I’m free. I need to know now!

Eden: Sure, come over whenever you’re ready. I’ll be home. No, I haven’t been very observant for a while, but if you’d like to do that together. I’d be happy to get back into our roots. Mom would be proud.

Jeremy shrugged. “Hey, I’m just saying!” He replied, laughing and shaking his head. “I don’t want to think about it, either, but you’re not exactly quiet… Not that I mind, though.” He promised. “Just keep being loud, the house is big enough, I’m sure we’re safe.” Jeremy offered, hoping to God his children hadn’t ever heard them. They would be scarred for life. “Hopefully, at least I’ll have you by my side to help me through it.” He kissed the tip of her nose, the two of them made a great team.

“Yes, they are. I can’t wait to see what they accomplish in their futures. I’m so proud of them. Ugh, look at me, turning into a sap.” He kissed her back happily, tongue teasing her lower lip. “You are my rock, you got that right. And I love you in all your forms, pregnant, fat, and moody are just as good as any other.” He promised her. “I adore you, my love. I love you more than anything.”

He let out a chuckle, “For sure. Deal.” He agreed happily. He nodded in agreement. “Pizza sounds great….” He trailed off, quickly rolling on top of her carefully before he laid on top of her, balancing above her on his fore arms. “Definitely cause for celebration and pizza will be perfect… but first, I think we have some celebrating to do on our own… if you know what I mean.” He smirked, kissing her passionately.

Eden gave Jeremy an amused look, trying not to burst out into laughter. He was right, though. She had never been too discreet when they were making love, especially where volume was concerned. “You know you love it.” She teased, playfully slapping his arm. “Whatever you say then. If they end up knocking on the door, you’ll have to deal with them.” She chuckled, her hand moving to rest against his face, her thumb caressing his cheek, feeling the stubble on the pads of her fingers.

She grinned as she thought about the great things their daughters might get up to when they are older, she couldn’t wait to see the amazing women they’ll grow into. “You’re not being a sap, baby. You’re being a dad. Of course you’ll be proud.” She reassured. As he continued to talk, she chuckled. “You say that now, Jer, but when I’m making you go to the store at 3am for ice cream and pickles, you probably won’t be too impressed. But I love you too. Always.”

Her eyes examined him as he laid next to her, she already knew what he was thinking, it was as if their minds were in sync. “Good, because I could really go for some pepperoni pizza tonight.” She replied, giggling loudly as he laid on top of her. “You think so, hm? You are insatiable, my love. But of course... you know I’m always up for this kind of celebrating...” At that, she leaned back in, returning his kiss with just as much passion, her tongue grazing against his.

“Oh my God! What is in this? This is awful! When you asked me to come out for drinks, I wasn’t expecting this…”

Eden scrunched up her nose as she watched Callie’s reaction. “Hey, I’m not the one that ordered it...” She chuckled, shrugging her shoulders. “Besides, I can’t drink alcohol right now anyway.” The blonde revealed, gesturing to her not yet existent baby bump. “Do you want me to get the drinks menu so you can order something else?”

Chana: Movies and takeout plus a chance to catch up? Sounds like fun! I’ll definitely be there! Some news? Do I have to wait until then? Can’t you just tell me now?!

Eden: Chana!

Jeremy chuckled. “Fair point, love. Though, our house is pretty big, they might not even hear it from all the way in their room. They don’t hear us in here making noise almost every night…. At least I hope not.” He shuddered playfully, beaming over at her. “Definitely will keep us on our toes. Here’s hoping I remember how to change a diaper….” He trailed off, sure it would come back to him, just like riding a bike. “I know so.” Jeremy promised her, smiling. “Well, thank you love. I appreciate that. We make a great team.”

He shook his head, “No, no. I know that you don’t! But raising them to be strong like you is a good thing, because then they don’t let other people walk over them.” He clarified. He smiled into the kiss. “I’m very happy, too.”

“Don’t worry about it, love. I’m here for you through it all, okay? No matter what, I’m your rock.” The man reminded his wife, cuddling closer to her. “I would expect nothing less.” He admitted with a grin. “I love you.”

He shrugged defensively, “Well, to be fair… I am a dad, thus my dad jokes are valid, okay?” He defended himself playfully, another chuckle escaping his lips. “I couldn’t agree more, babe. You four are my everything.”

Eden’s nose scrunched up at her husband’s next words. “Gross, babe. I don’t even want to think about them hearing us... maybe I need to be quieter just incase.” She chuckled, shaking her head, brushing away the thought. As they continued to talk about the baby, she couldn’t keep the smile off her face. “You’ll remember. For sure. When it comes time for it, it’ll be as if you never stopped.” A laugh escaped her lips at that, shrugging a little.

“I know what you meant, sweetheart. I love that, though. They are strong, confident girls and I’m over the moon about that. They’ll grow up to be amazing women, I know that.” She replied before leaning back into the kiss. 

“Thank you. I promise I won’t. And remember that I’m your rock, too. Even while I’m getting fatter and moodier, I’ll always be here for you.” She chuckled, mirroring his grin. “I love you. In fact, I adore you.”

The blonde watched her man with a look of love in her eyes. “Of course, they’re valid. They always will be. We can be embarrassing parents together for the rest of our lives. Deal?” She quipped, leaning back until she was laying full on the bed, her hand not moving from her stomach. “That’s good to know... but on another note, should we just order pizza for dinner? I really can’t be bothered to cook right now, and I think this is cause for celebration.”

He nodded. “Hopefully we’re fine. They’re good kids, after all, and I’m sure they’ll be excellent big sisters. And I love babies, so I’m excited to have another one in the house. Plus, now that I own my own company, I can be away more than I was when the girls were little. Which means you don’t have to do all the late night diaper changes.” He teased. “You’re an excellent mom and I can’t wait to start this journey over again with you, love.”

“Please don’t remind me. If they’re anything like you, they’re going to walk all over me- and all over every person they date. Not that I mind, though, they’re strong-willed women and I’m proud to raise them as such.” He smiled, kissing her gently as his hands moved down to feel the non existent bump on Eden’s stomach. “I can’t believe there’s a little Ashton in there…” He gushed, a smile never leaving his lips.

Jeremy shook his head. “I’d never be upset about this!” He promised her. In fact, it was quite the opposite. “That sounds perfect, babe. Just let me know when and I’ll be there. For this appointment and every appointment, I’m there, okay? Promise.”

He hummed for a moment, thinking about a fun way to break the news. “I’m sure there’s photos all over the internet with ideas of what to do, but I’m thinking we get a photographer to take some family photos of us and in one of them, I’m holding two bags of ice and you have your hands on your stomach…. Get it… Ice Ice Baby?” He chuckled at his own idea. “Pretty good, right?”

“We will be fine. They will definitely love having a little baby to help look after, the main thing will be them getting used to a baby crying at ungodly hours.” She shrugged, the smile still on her face. “Right? Another baby in the house will be wonderful, and it’ll keep us on our toes, and I’m glad you’ll be able to be around more.” She added with a nod. “You think so? I try to be. And you’re an amazing father. The best.”

Eden feigned offense, a hand flying up to rest against her chest. “Hey, I don’t walk all over you!” She teased, a laugh following her words. “Yes, strong women. That’s what we want for them.” She agreed, smiling into the kiss upon feeling his hands against her stomach. “Our little baby... I’m so happy.”

The sense of relief was still ever present as he continued to reassure her. “Good. I wouldn’t know what to do if you were.” She said quietly, glad that she didn’t have to deal with that. Her smile returned at his next statement. “Thank you, darling. I’ll hold you to that.”

An amused look grace her features at his idea, and she let out a giggle. “God, that’s such a dad joke, Jer. But I’m so down with it. I love you, our girls and our little one. All I need is the four of you.”

“Charlie will definitely be trouble. If they don’t put the little one up for adoption or sell them to travelling gypsies, we’ll be good.” He teased. Both of their daughters were incredibly bright, kind girls- but both very different. Stella was more like her mom, poised, confident, and well spoken. Whereas Charlie was more like Jeremy as a child, free spirited, loud, and rebellious.

Jeremy chuckled, “Well thank you. As much as I love our girls, I’d love to have a boy in the house. Even things out a bit.” He teased lightly. He took her hand in his and nodded. “Definitely. Will just make our life all the more better.” He smiled.

He nodded, “It is! I’m also so happy, babe. Overjoyed, actually.” He beamed, kissing her a bit more deeply. “I love you more, Edes. More than yesterday but less than tomorrow, and more than you’ll ever know.” Jeremy promised. “I think we should wait, just until we know things are progressing along and there’s no risk… You know? I also want to think of a fun way to tell them, something they’ll remember.”

Eden couldn’t help but chuckle at the thought, nodding in agreement to his statement. “Oh, yes, that’s so Charlie. We should be fine, though. You’re right.” She grinned, looking over at her husband with a look of love in her eyes. Her family meant everything to her, and she was so excited about the possibility.

“Yeah, I get that. It can be a little tiresome being surrounded by girls all day, I’m sure. Not to mention what it’ll be like when the girls are teenagers.” The writer quipped before grimacing at the thought of their sweet little girls turning into moody teens.

A hand moved up to rest against Jeremy’s face as she listened to him speak. “I can tell. I’m so glad you’re happy about this. I was worried what you’d think. I’m thrilled we’re on the same page.” Her words were soft as she looked into his eyes, leaning in to reciprocate his kiss once more. As he spoke of his love for her, she felt her heart swell. They were so in love, and it was quite obvious to anyone who saw them together. “You too, sweetheart. You too.” She added. “That’s a good idea. I think I’m around 8 weeks, but I’ll book in an appointment for this week to have the first ultrasound. I don’t want to get their hopes up just yet incase there’s complications. When I make the appointment, I’ll let you know the time so you can move around your meetings.”

Eden smiled, trying to think of a fun way to tell their daughters. Jeremy was always the one to come up with fun things like that, and she loved it. “Absolutely. Any ideas? I can’t wait to see their faces.”