Secrets 15

Elizabeth and Michael had a zillion people to tell about the engagement. They both were on their phones talking to family and friends. It was crazy yet lots of fun and everyone was thrilled especially Elizabeth's mom. Everyone wanted to know when they were planning the wedding and neither of them had any idea when that would happen but they promised it would. Also during all of this James was officially at home and actually he was a really good baby. Elizabeth and Michael thanked God everyday that James was healthy and at home.

Elizabeth and Michael were learning that being parents was insane but they would not trade it for the world. James was teaching them all sorts of things and it was amazing.

One morning while Michael was at practice, Elizabeth brought James to the pool so they could watch Michael swim and see everyone. Bob was barking out instructions when Elizabeth and James walked into the pool area.

"Ok guys lets keep this moving along. You guys can go so much faster so stop being so slow and move" yelled Bob.
Bob happen to turn at that moment and see Elizabeth and James come over to where he was standing.
"Hey Elizabeth how are you? And look at this little guy. Hey James you are getting so big like your dad" said Bob.
"Hey Bob. Yeah its crazy at how much James looks like Michael. I joke with Mike that he must have actually given birth to James and not me" joked Elizabeth.
Bob laughed and said, "Now there's a scary thought."
"Seriously" laughed Elizabeth.
Michael got out of the pool and went over to where Bob, Elizabeth and James were standing and talking.
"What's so funny over here?" asked Michael.
"Just how much your son looks like you Mike" said Bob.
"Ok whatever" Michael said as he put his arm around Elizabeth's shoulders.
"Whatever back at ya Michael" Elizabeth said sarcastically.
"Anyway what's up with the surprise visit, Liz?" asked Michael.
"No reason just wanted to bring James by and see you and Bob."
"I am glad you did" Michael said and leaned down to give Elizabeth a quick kiss.
"Elizabeth is that you?" called a voice from behind Michael. Everyone turned to see Katie walking toward them.
"Hey Katie" Elizabeth said as she put the baby carrier down to give Katie a hug.
"Is this James?" Katie asked.
Elizabeth picked up James and held him so that Katie could see him.
"Oh Elizabeth he is just so cute and adorable."
"Thanks Katie and boy is he a handful just like his dad" exclaimed Elizabeth looking at Michael and smiling.
"I bet he is and god he looks just like Michael. Now that's a scary thought there" laughed Katie.
"Oh yeah make all the jokes there Katie. You are so funny."
"But its so true Mike sorry I can't help it" laughed Katie.
"Ok guys enough of the talk we need to get back to practice" said Bob.
"Yeah ok. It was fun seeing you Elizabeth and James is so adorable. Thanks for bringing him so we could see him" said Katie.
"Yeah anytime. I need to get James back home anyway its time for his nap" said Elizabeth.
"Good to see you as always Elizabeth" stated Bob.
"Hey Bob I am going to walk Elizabeth to the car."
"OK hurry up though."
"Will do Bob."
Michael walked Elizabeth and James to the car. When they got to the car, Michael helped Elizabeth get James situated in his car seat.
"I guess I will see you two in a little while then" said Michael.
"Yep you will."
"Liz, have I told you today that I love you. Because I do very much!"
"Yes you have but I love hearing it a million times a day. I love you too."
Michael pulled Elizabeth close to him and then kissed her deeply.
Finally Elizabeth drove off and headed home with James asleep in his car seat.
Michael headed back to the pool to continue his workout for the day.

Later that evening Elizabeth, Michael and James had a quiet evening at home. Finally they put James to bed and then Elizabeth and Michael went back into the den and chilled out in front of the tv and watched a movie.

The next several weeks things were kinda calm. Michael went to practice and Elizabeth chilled out at home taking care of James. They decided to take their time on making wedding arrangements for the time being. Michael and Elizabeth decided to have a long engagement and get married when they both were completely rested and recuperated from everything that had happened because of the accident. Elizabeth's parents and Michael's mom were in total agreement that was the best plan for everyone.