So this is the final chapter I'm in tears...... But it had to come to an end.
Hope you like it.

Seven years later

"Boys!" Julie called out as Ricardo and William walked towards her covered in mud. "Don't you even think about it," she said as they both moved towards her only to be joined by the twins Mathew and Matt.
"What's wrong mom," Matt asked innocently as they got closer to her.
"Oh nothing sweety, just don't touch mommy until you are clean."

Looking at Ricardo she said, "Is this what you mean by keeping the boys occupied?" Who now stood a few meters away from her.
"We'll sort of. Care to join us you seem a bit bored," he said taking a few steps closer to her.
"Don't you even dare Ricky. You know how much this blouse cost me."
"We can always get another one, a better one," he said with a smirk pushing her hair behind her ear only for her to slap his hand away.

Smiling he said, "Boys mommy wants a hug."
Eagerly they ran towards their mother attaching their muddy selves to her. Having no choice she hugged her sons whilst glaring at her husband who was laughing.
"Now care to join us?" He asked after telling the boys to go back to the mud pit.

"You are going to pay for that Ricky starting with diaper duty for your little princes up there."
Gladly he said throwing her over his shoulder as she screamed in surprise.
"Ricky don't!" She screamed as he fell with her into the mud.
Before she could say another word one of the boys flung mud onto her face making all of them giggle.
Turning to them with a serious expression they quickly straightened up before they knew it they were rolling in the mud ask she tickled them.

After a while she instructed the children to rinse off the layers on mud on them and go into the house for a warm bath. Seeing to them first before she did the same.
"Mmmm, white really suits you," Ricardo said eyeing her chest.
"I know. I might need some help washing my hair and maybe scrubbing my back," she said giving him a wink as she left him to rinse off the mud.

After seeing all the little ones to bed Ricardo found his wife already in bed.
"Is everything set for the barbecue tomorrow?" She asked.
"Yes baby. Now get some rest."

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Michael and Jo where the first to arrive with Ethan, Joshua and Samantha their children. And last but not least Greg and Anita joined them with Adam leading his little sister Eva and brother Samuel into the house.
Once the children where settled in the play room the couples caught up on past events before the conversation turned to business topics.
"Ladies, that's our que," Anita said standing up.
"Sorry darling but you are not going anywhere the last time you ladies had your little discussion I had to convince my bank manager to increase your credit card limit," Greg said pulling her down onto the seat.
Michael laughed, "That's all I had to...." He stopped once Joanna gave him a warning glance over her glass of juice. "Let's just say, you got away much better," he chuckled taking his wife's hand.

"All I got was diaper duty," Ricardo said making everyone laugh.
"Are you sure about that my friend," Greg asked as Ricardo raked through his memory only for his expression to fall upon realization that he was wrong.

"Come on boys, are you really scared of our little discussions, I mean it's just girl talk," Joanna said hiding a smirk.
"Just harmless talk," Juliet said getting up followed by the other ladies.

Whilst the men grilled the meat. The ladies were helping Mary prepare the evening meal.
"Mommy may I please have some cookies," Eva asked pulling Anita's sleeve.
"Mom! Matt doesn't want to give me my toy," William cried out.
"Joshua's pulling my hair," Samantha cried out in tears.
"I want to play on the x-box," Ethan said. "No let's play on the play station!" Adam responded.

"Kids!" The women yelled trying to control the chaos that was before them.
"Children," Greg's voice boomed above them all.
"Someone is in trouble," Juliet whispered to the other ladies as the children looked up at the men.

"Ven aquí" Michael commanded.
"Yep big trouble," Joanna and Anita  muttered simultaneously.

"What is the problem?" Ricardo asked before they all started talking only to be silenced by Greg's raised hand.
"One at a time," Greg said softly.
Each of them presented their complaint as the ladies just stood back and watched.
"Mary we will finish up here, you can go rest," Juliet whispered to her.

"May I please have some ice cream uncle Mike," Eva asked him softly as he lifted her into his arms.
"Of course princess, but only one scoop so you still have room for dinner. Is that okay?" She nodded her head yes as he took her away leaving the others to deal with the boys.
After sorting out the disputes the children happily left to go play.

Getting everyone settled on the dining table Juliet left to fetch the last tray of food only for Ricardo to take the tray out of her hands placing it on the counter.
"Finally I have you all to myself."
"Thank you," Julie murmured kissing Ricardo on the lips as he pulled her into his arms.
"All in a days work angel," he whispered. "I should be the one to thank you."
"For what?" She said tilting her head to the side.
"For giving me this," he said turning her around to face their family as everyone was seated at the dining table as she leaned into his chest enjoying the view.

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