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𝙎𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙉 𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙏𝙃𝙎 𝘼𝙂𝙊

0645 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀
𝗦𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗚𝗢, 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗔

There were a thousand worries that clouded my mind as I stared in the mirror at my small belly which my hands rested on.

I was freshly out of the shower and all I wanted was to go out and get tacos before my brother and sister got up for the day which was usually noon.

But, though I was worried there seemed to also be thousands of positives running through my mind, mainly, what I'd be like as a Mother. I was scared as hell obviously but I feel like all of these feelings would immediately diminish when I got to see my babies for the first time.

I just prayed they'd get to see their amazing Father. He meant the world to me and I knew he'd bring the universe to them.

Dropping my hands from my belly I looked at my pudge a little longer before walking into my closet and going to grab one of my hoodies.

And just as I reached up and touched the fabric of my hoodie my eyes couldn't help but wander over to my husband's side of the closet.

I just took a deep breath and grabbed one of his hoodies instead, slipping it on before grabbing my phone and sitting on the ground as my eyes watered the more his scent filled my nostrils.

I then opened my phone going into my gallery immediately going to the folder with damn near every memory me and my husband had recorded of each other.

Pressing play on the first, immediately it brought me back to the day he was cooking and I just bothered him continuously.

'Dinah!' He said as I slapped his bottom

'I'm acting like you when I do anything' I replied causing him to slightly look over and smirk at me before shaking his head and laughing

'Yeah, well, I don't record you 24/7.' He rebutted turning the stove off and turning to me wrapping his arms around my waist

'In my defense, you're really hot.' I replied causing him to laugh

'You think I'm hot, baby?' He asked knowingly as he began to kiss my neck

'The camera!' I moaned causing him to continue as he mumbled, 'Let it record'

'Nope!' I retorted pulling away, walking towards my phone as he bit his lip watching my every move as I stopped recording.

I then laughed aloud as my tears silently fell before looking at all the crazy pictures we had together.

Thinking back to what my Mom told me only made me take some deep breaths and wiped my eyes as I said to myself, "He's coming back..." as Sky and Max found their way to me licking my face.

That's before I heard the front door open causing my eyebrow to rise knowing it wasn't Theo or Evie because they are dead right now and my Mom was back in Colorado with my Dad doing some things with their church.

But, maybe, they had awakened from their hibernation.

"Theo! Evie!" I called getting no response

I then rose up and began slowly walking downstairs, "My feet are killing me so if either of you are fucking with me this morning I am going to kill you guys." I then said hearing Max and Sky's loud paws patting the marble floors

"It's not them, but I do have a special delivery!" I heard Franks say causing me to smile as I ran to the front door, immediately seeing my husband causing me to jump into his arms

"Hey, gorgeous..." He said as I kissed him all over

"Baby!" I sighed happily as I began to cry as he sat me down

"Why are you crying?" He asked lowly as he wiped my eyes with the pads of his thumbs keeping his hands on my cheeks

"You look tired..." I replied ignoring his question as I leaned against his chest

"I missed you so much." He then replied kissing my head as I pulled away with a smile

"Go throw all this out indefinitely...shower and go to bed. I'll meet you." I then said referring to his deployment gear as I kissed him once more leaving him to laugh lowly before he began walking upstairs

"Thank you, so much." I then said to Franks as I hugged him tightly

"It's no problem, D, but I do have to tell you some serious shit really quick while he's gone." He replied causing my worries to heighten as I said, "Okay, tell me."

"Firstly, Boone and Ross got hurt. Ross' is worst than Jim's but they're back in a stable condition." He said causing me to place my hand on my forehead as I sighed

"What happened?!" I asked hoping it was something they could bounce back from

"They walked into an ambush while we were going to eliminate the target. From what I heard, they got overwhelmed by the number of people on the top floor. Ross took a shot to the stomach and shoulder for Andrews due to him handling a disarm. But as they were finishing the rest of the execution, Jim got shot in the shoulder and Floyd and Andrews handled the rest." He told me causing me to lightly clamp my hand over my mouth in worry

"They're good though, don't worry. But we're more worried about Colton. He's mentally not stable although he's trying to deny it...we can see the signs from the last time and we are worried with you two expecting the baby and whatnot, but we are hopeful he bounces back with you in the picture this time. But, he's blaming the hell out of himself about Ross' situation even though the shots came from his blindside." He then said causing me to nod

"Thank you for telling me." I then said as he nodded

"If you need us, call." He then said causing me to say, "Of course, love you guys."

"We love you two, too." He replied with a smile hugging me before leaving

I then sighed looking up the stairs knowing this was taking a toll on him.

Walking upstairs, I made my way into our room hearing his low cries over the shower water before it cut causing me to sigh as I sat on the edge of our bed.

It pained my heart. It's like the man couldn't catch a break no matter what. But that's what I prayed for him to have each day. Peace. Because my husband has never been at peace with himself.

He blames and pushes himself to the limits based off of his life inconveniences he had no control over. Now, looking back on it, it makes me think he didn't tell me about everything because he didn't want to feel like I was pitying him due to the fact he's blamed himself for the Devil's work so long he truly believes these things were his fault.

And, finally, knowing everything it couldn't help but hurt my heart.

Colton then walked from the bathroom in his briefs. His skin was glowing but those deep blue eyes were gloomy and sunken.

He then got on his knees in front of me and laid his head against my stomach before kissing it causing me to smile.

"You eat, today?" I asked causing him to look up at me as he said, "This morning, but I feel I should be asking you that question."

"Well, our babies have got me eating about six times a day and snacking through the night," I replied causing him to laugh

"Let's go rest." I then said causing him to stand up and me to grab his hand, squeezing it comfortingly as I kissed him causing him to return the kiss slightly deeper

In a matter of minutes, we were in bed and he was laying in my arms fast asleep.

"Father, I pray for he that dwells in the glory of God. I pray you listen to me as I pray for mercy upon his soul as well as the alleviation of his everlasting pain. Please, hear me, your humble servant who asks you grant him health, well-being, and happiness. His sufferance has been felt and I just pray whether, in quick time or your time, you bring my husband back to me as the man he was born to be...Amen" I said lowly before kissing his head

A/N: Hi! Hope you all enjoyed it! Colton's back! But what do you all feel may happen? I'll give you guys updates on Ross and Boone of course and see you all next chapter! Remember to vote, comment, share, and add to your library!! Love yaaa🖤🖤🖤