Mount Olympus [8]

Preston

I lie down and wrap my arms around her.

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Nic

I watch Natalie and smile, shaking my head.

Juliet

I bury my face in his neck, smiling.

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Jackie

I glance at Nic and she reaches out for him.

Preston

I smile and tighten my arms around her.

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Nic

I smile and take Natalie in my arms, keeping close to Jackie still.

Juliet

I take a deep breath, just relaxing.

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Jackie

I smile and watch them, Natalie speaking jabber-ish before doing raspberry lips.

Preston

I close my eyes and sigh, trying to do the same.

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Nic

I smile at my daughter and look up at Jackie, sighing.

Juliet

I flip over so I'm on the edge of the couch and sigh.

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Jackie

I smile, chuckling as I look back at Nic as well. Natalie opens her fist then closes it in signal to be out on the floor as she looks up at him.

Preston

i open my eyes and watch her.

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Nic

I smile and sigh, setting Natalie down to crawl.

Juliet

I keep my eyes closed, sighing.

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Jackie

She crawls across the kitchen and I watch her, making sure she doesn't run into anything or pick up anything.

Preston

I hesitate before closing my eyes again, taking a deep breath.

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Nic

I lean against the counter and watch as well, smiling lightly.

Juliet

I slowly fall asleep, biting my lip.

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Jackie

She picks up a shoe and studies it, looking up at Nic, "What 'dis?"

I smile, realizing those are her first word, and move to stand beside Nic.

Preston

I fall asleep soon after, sighing.

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Nic

I smile and look at Jackie before crouching before Natalie, "That's a shoe, Natti. People wear them."

Jackie

I smile and sit down as well, leaning against the side of the counter as I watch her look at him for a few seconds before trying to put the shoe in her mouth.

Nic

I shake my head and stop her, "No, Natti. That's yucky."

Jackie

She pouts, crawling around the kitchen some more.

Nic

I flash a smile, shaking my head at her, and sigh. I wonder... are shoes really that appealing to babies? Do they taste good? I sniff the shoe before making a face and putting it in the closet. Oh gods... I don't even want to know anymore. That stuff smells.