Alex's POV

I hear a knock on the door but only a few seconds later someone opens it up. I hear some chatter in the foyer but I continue putting out some snacks on the platter.

The whole backyard is full of people. Our family is here, some people from Stephanie's office and then of course some of our friends as well.

All the kids are having the best time in the pool because it's a beautiful day but at the moment the twins are taking a break from the water. They can swim a little in the afternoon when the sun isn't so hot.

And then I'll definitely volunteer to swim with them. I've been busy the whole morning and I would love to spend some time with them.

"Here you go my love"

I feel Maya's hand on my lower back and see a wine glass being placed in front of me.

"Thank you honey" I smile and turn my head to give her a kiss. "Can you please take these two platters outside?"

"I can, but it will cost you" she smirks.

"So you don't love me enough to do anything for me?" I ask her with a teasing smile.

"No, why would you say that?" She whines. "Why can't you just play along and promise to give me an orgasm whenever I want?"

"Because I can't promise that now" I laugh and cup her chin to bring her face closer to mine for another kiss. "But I wish I could." I whisper close to her face. "Because I didn't want to stop this morning. I was ready to bend you over the bathroom sink and see your face in the mirror as I-"

"Okay, okay" she cuts me off and takes a step back. "Fuck" she groans and closes her eyes for a few seconds.

"Can you please take these platters outside and I will continue my story with a practical demonstration, later tonight."

She lets out a soft chuckle but I can see how flustered she is and I know her pussy is aching for attention now.

She takes a deep breath before she picks up the two plates and walks out the kitchen.

"I love you!"

"No!" She yells back and I just laugh but also see Dylan come walking into the kitchen with a confused frown.

"Should I ask what's going on with her?"

"No" I laugh and reach for my wine to take a sip. I would be lying if I said I'm not a little turned on as well.

What I told her was the truth though. After my shower this morning I was still horny from our early morning session. Maya and I woke Stephanie up with some intimate touches but there wasn't time for all of us to get off.

I thought about taking care of my needs myself but I knew my wives wouldn't have been very happy with me.

So I had to shake away my thoughts and start the day.

"Okay well, Jonah is a little fussy so I thought I'd let you know."

"They are probably hungry" I smile and look at my watch. "Yeah, right on time."

I turn back towards the fridge and get out their food. Maya already prepared some food for them which we can just heat up. It makes it a lot easier and quicker on a busy day like this.

"Can you please go ask Alana or Morgan-"

"I plead, not guilty"

I look up and see Alana in the doorway of the kitchen. "It wasn't me, I swear."

"What?" I laugh in confusion. "Usually when someone says it like that, it means they are guilty."

"Whatever happened, I'm just saying it wasn't me. I don't want to be interrogated by Stephanie, thank you." She laughs and walks over to the counter. "She is sitting down with someone and it doesn't sound like a friendly conversation. She's kinda scary."

"Oh gosh." I laugh but also look out the kitchen window to see who is her unfortunate victim.

"Oh it's Bernice's new boyfriend" Dylan laughs.

"Oh" I laugh and I can see how serious Stephanie is. "She told us she was going to talk to him today."

"So every new person gets a speech from Stephanie? Even if they're not part of the immediate family?"

I look up at Dylan because I sense some relief in his tone. I think he remembers how awkward the conversation was when Sam first came over to visit us.

"Bernice and Stephanie have worked together for years. She is part of her immediate family, yes."

"Well, he has a little brown stripe in his pants now."

I laugh at Alana's statement and move back to the fridge. "I actually just wanted to know if Grayson wants to eat now? I'm getting lunch ready for the twins."

"Funny thing, I was just about to come get it." She laughs.

"Okay, I'll warm it up for them" I smile and get three bowls ready in the microwave."

"Thank you" she smiles. "I just have to go to the bathroom quickly."

I laugh as she takes a quick jog out of the kitchen.

"Can I help one of them please?" Dylan asks me as I wait for microwave.

"Of course" I smile up at him. "Can you please go to the washroom and get three feeding bibs? They should be stacked up on the counter."

He goes over to get it as I take their food out of the microwave.

"These ones?" He asks and I give him a nod of approval as he walks over to me.

"Okay you take one otherwise someone might intercept" I laugh and give him one of the bowls.

Alana meets us on our way out and takes one bowl for Grayson. I look for the twins and I see Riley on the grass with Lucy. Brandon is kicking the ball around with them and Jonah is sitting with Stephanie's mother on the couch.

We change directions and I go sit down on the steps by the grass. "Riley, sweetheart" I call on her and she comes running to me.

The first thing she does is climb on my lap and put her head down on my shoulder as I hold her tight in a hug.

"Hi sweetheart" I smile and enjoy the little cuddle for a few seconds before I pull back. "Come sit quickly, you have to eat something."

"No mommy" she whines and keeps her head tucked away in my neck.

"You have to eat something, please" I say in a gentle tone and rub up and down her back.

She just wants to keep playing on the grass but I know she'll be a grumpy girl later if she doesn't eat now.

"Oh, who's food is this?"

I look up and see Jamie sitting down next to me on the steps. "Can I eat your food Riley?" She asks and holds the bowl on her lap as Riley sits up in mine to look at her.

"Auntie Jamie is going to eat your food" I say in a playful tone while I quickly put her bib on.

"No" she giggles.

"Okay, I will share it with you" Jamie smiles and scoops up a bite before holding it out to Riley who smiles but also leans closer to take a bite.

"Okay one for me" she says and pretends to take a bite which makes Riley laugh. "Ohh this is yummy"

I smile at the playfulness from Jamie and Riley is definitely enjoying it as well. Riley can actually eat by herself but this little game is working, I'm just happy that she is eating.

They keep going a few rounds and after a while Jamie didn't even have to pretend taking a bite. Riley was just giggling the whole time and soon her bowl was empty.

"Good job sweetheart" I smile and quickly wipe her mouth clean. I take her bib off but she stays seated in my lap. "Thank you Jamie"

"You're welcome" she smiles. "I actually just want to talk to you but now is probably not the best time." She slightly chuckles and looks around us.

"Would you feel more comfortable to talk in my office?" I suggest in a comforting tone because I can see she's a little nervous and I'm honestly a bit concerned.

"No, it's okay." She objects but I can see it's only half-hearted. She is trying to play it off in a casual way but that just gives me more reason to be concerned.

"Let's go" I say and pick Riley off my lap. "Go play on the grass sweetheart. Mommy has to go inside quickly."

Riley runs off to play and Jamie follows me into the house. I quickly put away Riley's bib and bowl in the washroom before meeting Jamie at the staircase again.

We walk down the hallway and I open up my office for her to go inside first.

"I don't think I've ever been in here" she says and looks around the room as I close the door behind me.

"Let's sit here on the couch" I say and we take a seat.

"Sorry about this, I didn't mean to drag you away from the party." She apologizes and I see her taking a few breaths.

"Please don't apologize. It's really okay." I smile and reach out to hold her hand, hoping it will calm her down. "Are you okay?"

"Are you mad at me?" She asks in a low voice. "I wouldn't blame you if you are. I just don't want things to be weird between us."

"Jamie, I'm not mad at you." I smile. "I don't agree with the choices you made but it doesn't make me love you any less. It's your life and I will always respect that."

I see a single tear rolling down her cheek before she gives me an appreciative smile.

"And I'll be honest with you, it's hard to be mad at you. You have the same face as my wife." I laugh which makes her chuckle as well.

A short silence falls between us as she wipes away some of her tears but the concern I have is still there.

"Can I be a doctor for a few minutes?" I ask her and she gives me a small frown but then nods her head. "Yeah of course."

"I don't want to overstep or anything. You can really say no." I smile and sit up to the edge of the couch. "I wouldn't be offended or anything."

"No, you're not overstepping" she smiles.

"Okay" I smile and then stand up. "How are you feeling?" I ask as I walk around my desk to get my stethoscope. "Physically?"

"I am still a little nauseous but they said that will happen and I'm still bleeding." She sighs.

I nod to acknowledge her answers and take my original seat next to her but move a little closer. "Do you have any unusual pain?"

"No, it just feels like period pain but nothing serious like I want to curl up in a ball."

"Okay that's good" I smile and put my stethoscope in my ears. "Can you please sit up for me? I just want to listen to your heart."

"My heart?" She frowns but sits up anyway for me to listen.

I take few seconds to listen for any irregularities and also ask her to take a few deep breaths. I might as well check her lungs too.

"I'm just checking your heart because it pumps blood to your body, and since you got pregnant it had to do a little more." I smile as I explain. "And the medication you took can take a toll on your whole body. It basically goes into shock because it's like poison. Your organ functions changed a bit when you got pregnant and now it changed again."

"Do I need to worry about anything?"

"No, your heart is fine." I smile and put my hand on her leg. "But you have to take things slow. I know it's already been a week but like I said, it's a lot of changes in your body. You need to give it time to adjust."

She nods her head and takes a deep relieving breath.

"And they probably told you this but I will feel better telling you as well." I smile. "If you have any other symptoms you have to tell your doctor. You can also call me if you're not sure, but you really have to pay attention to your symptoms."

"I will, I promise" she smiles. "Thank you-"

"Alex?"

We both look up at the closed door and only a few seconds later it opens up to reveal Maya with a slight concerned look. "Oh, here you are" she says and steps into my office. "Is everything okay?"

"Yes" I smile and stand up from the couch. "Everything is fine, honey."

"And you should learn how to knock. What if I was naked?" Jamie laughs and also stands up.

"Then you would need a plastic surgeon because I will smash-"

"Woah!" I cut her sentence short and put away my stethoscope. "Nobody is naked and nobody is smashing anything."

Jamie laughs and Maya tries to hold the death glare on her sister but it doesn't take long before she laughs as well.

We walk out of my office and as I close my office door Jamie has already disappeared into the house. Maya and I stop in the hallway for a few seconds and I wrap my arms around her neck.

"Are you okay?" She asks in a gentle voice and holds me around my waist.

"Yes, I'm okay." I smile and give her a kiss. "I thought it was best to talk to her in private."

"Okay, thank you for checking on her" she smiles and I can see she really appreciates it.

"I can't help it" I shrug and give her smiling lips another kiss. "It's in my nature. But let's go, we'll talk about this later."

I grab her hand and we walk back to the livingroom. Just as we reach the patio door Stephanie comes inside with a slight pout on her face.

"I found her" Maya smiles next to me and hands me off to our wife before she walks outside.

"Where have you been?" She asks me and reaches out her arm around my waist.

"Hi gorgeous birthday girl" I whisper and pull her closer for a kiss.

"I want some love, please?"

"Can I give you some love while sitting down?" I ask and gently cup her face. "I just want to sit and relax for a bit."

"Yes, let's go" she smiles. "Can I get you some wine?"

"My glass is somewhere" I smile and look back into the kitchen because I can't remember where I put it.

"I'll get you another glass" she says and walks away.

I walk outside and see a lot of people by the lounge where the men are busy with the barbecue. Maya is there keeping a close eye on them and our kids are entertaining the rest of the people around them. I would actually love to sit on the comfortable couch but I just want some peace and quiet for five minutes. I look over at the pool and for the first time it's quiet. Dylan and Sam are just floating around in the shade and I see Morgan on one of the lounge chairs with Grayson.

I decide to join them and quickly walk over there before anyone else sees me.

"Hey sis" Dylan is the first to say something as I take a seat on the lounge chair next to Morgan.

"Where have you been?" Morgan asks and as I look over to her Grayson is laying on her chest, looking at me.

"I used to love hosting" I laugh. "But it's kinda tiring."

"Everything is fine, you should just relax." She smiles and rubs over Grayson's back.

"Yes, we are grownups who can take care of ourselves." Dylan agrees.

"I know" I smile. "I just had a rough week and we didn't get much sleep last night."

"Grayson kept us awake as well, that's why he is tired now."

"We were awake for another reason" I slightly chuckle and I see the realization on her face.

"Birthday celebrations?" She asks with an amusing smile.

"No, make up sex" I laugh.

"Who was making up?" Dylan asks from the pool.

"You can't ask her that" Sam laughs and slaps his arm.

"Thank you Sam" I smile and look back at him. "I'm not telling you that."

"Was it Stephanie?" he laughs which earns him another slap.

"Dylan, stop it" I laugh. "I'm not talking about our sex life, you know that."

"Fine" he sighs in dissapointment. "I just wanted some kind of leverage for a favor."

"Stop it" I laugh. "And stop asking questions. Grayson has to sleep."

"No, it's fine" Morgan smile. "He can fall asleep anywhere as long as Alana is not present." She laughs. "It's like her energy gets transported to him."

"The twins have to sleep as well but I don't think that's going to happen today."

"At least they'll get a good night's sleep in."

"True" I smile.

A sudden loud cry makes me sit up and look back in search of our babies. I see Stephanie stepping forward in concern and I quickly stand up to see who fell.

I see her picking Riley up off the ground, hugging her tightly against her.

As long as no part of their bodies are bent in different directions or blood streaming, then I'm okay with a fall.

She probably tripped as she went up the steps of the porch. It was also just a big scare rather than it actually hurting.

I keep my eyes on them and Stephanie gives her all the attention she needs to feel better. She even walked a bit to the side while holding her securely in her arms. I know Riley will be okay in a few minutes but now she needs some extra love and kisses. She just needs a pair of arms where she feels safe.

My heart rate slows down when I hear her crying get softer and I sit back down on the chair. "Well, Riley needs some affection, so she'll probably sleep now."

"Can I put Grayson down on the couch?"

I look over at Morgan and see Grayson asleep in her lap. "Of course" I smile and stand up. "We can take him upstairs."

"No, the couch is fine" she smiles. "It's going to be a quick nap and you don't have to come with me" she objects. "Just stay here, I know where the couch is."

"I'll get you some pillows" I offer and start walking with her.

"Alex, just go sit please" she smiles.

"Come on let's go" I smile and just keep walking. "I asked for some wine but I guess I'm getting it myself now."

I walk into the house with her and as I adjust some pillows on the couch Alana comes into the livingroom as well.

"Do you need some help babe?"

"No, we're okay" she smiles at her wife before she places him down on the couch. "I'm just going to put him down here."

"Okay, I hope he gets some sleep" she bends down beside him and softly kisses his head.

I leave them there and walk to the kitchen to get myself a glass of wine. The search for a clean glass takes me to the washroom where I finally get one. I quickly wash it out and make my way back to the backyard.

As I get closer to the lounge I see Maya sitting next to her mother who has Riley in a comforting hold. Maya looks up at me and she taps the space next to her on the couch. I give her a quick wink and show her that I just want to get some wine first.

"Can I get you some wine sweetheart?"

I see Papa Clair walking over to me and he takes the glass from my hand. "Thank you dad" I smile.

"No, dad wait!"

I turn to the side and see Stephanie almost running from the barbecue.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry" she apologizes and takes the glass from her father. "I didn't forget"

"Yes, you did" Papa Clair laughs. "Don't let me catch you forget about your wives."

"I was looking for a glass and then Riley fell and-"

"Baby, it's fine" I cut her off and put my arm around her.

She takes a breath and looks at her father who gives her a soft glare before he walks away.

"I didn't forget" she says in a low voice with a small pout as she pours me some wine.

"I know" I smile and take my glass from her."I should actually be the one to pour you a glass."

"You don't need to do that baby. I just want some kisses" she smiles and gives me a kiss.

"As much as you want" I whisper and give her another kiss.

"Wherever I want?" She smirks.

"Only on my hands and face" I laugh and her face falls.

"Why didn't you say lips?" She laughs with a bit of frustration.

"Because I sensed the trap" I laugh and take a sip of my wine.

"But it's my birthday" she pouts.

"No, no" I laugh and take her hand. "Not now my love. Let's go sit for a bit."

Stephanie sits down in the middle and even though Maya was listening to her mother talking Stephanie steals her attention away.

"Oh hi" Maya smiles and Stephanie takes one of our hands to hold it in her lap.

A take a relieving breath but it only lasted a second before our kids see our unoccupied laps. Riley is the first to make a move as she climbs all the way from Mama Bishop's lap to us.

Jonah comes from the other side of the lounge area and I see a few dissapointed faces from Hayley and Willow. They were happy to have his attention but I know our little boy. He only wants his mammas.

I smile and pick him up on my lap which makes him latch his arms around me for a tight hug.

"Hi handsome" I whisper and cuddle him into my chest to kiss his head.

"Do you think they can tell you apart, yet?"

I look up at the question from Willow but before I could say anything, Stephanie answers first.

"I sometimes think they do, but on days like these they just want someone familiar."

"And some mommy kisses" I smile and kiss his cheek but I can see he is slightly irritated with me holding him so tightly.

"That is adorable" she smiles.

"But if you want the real answer you have to ask the baby doctor" I laugh just as Brittany comes to take a seat next to me.

"What's the question?"

"She was asking if the twins can tell us apart by this age?"

"Oh definitely" she answers with confidence and starts explaining to them how the brain starts to develop at this age.

I can see the few who are listening doesn't completely understand everything she says because the words are not really in their vocabulary.

As we listen to her talk I feel a light squeeze on my hand and see Stephanie's focus is on our hands in her lap.

It might have been a busy day and it's far from done, but just sitting with my wives for a few minutes makes it all worth it.

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