Post by StoryGirl83 on Oct 5, 2008 17:15:35 GMT -5
Chapter Thirty-Four – Say Good Night
Chris carried his sleepy brother up the stairs. When he reached the top of the stairs he glanced behind him and saw the equally sleepy adult version of his brother, dredging up them silently. “Burned out?”
Wyatt sighed. “Yeah, maybe a little.” Don’t tell Mom, but today took a lot out of me. She’ll just worry.
“You don’t have to talk to me that way,” Chris told me. “There’s no one here to listen. Aunt Phoebe and Aunt Paige already went to bed and Mom and Dad are in the nursery with mini me.”
I know, but it’s not often I can hold conversations with you with opening my mouth.
Chris rolled his eyes. “You are so lazy.”
Wyatt shrugged. Just enjoying a novelty. You don’t get where I am in my job by being lazy.
Chris smiled. “Okay, true. Let’s get you to bed.” He laughed at adult Wyatt’s droopy eyes. “Both of you.”
Wyatt nodded and followed as Chris headed toward the nursery. They walked in silence until they reached the nursery.
Piper and Leo were standing over baby Chris’ bed. They looked up at the sound of the boys footsteps. Piper headed over to them and took little Wyatt out of Chris’ arms. “Are you sure you want to sleep on the couch, Chris?”
Chris nodded. “Yeah. I’ve slept on worse. Besides I don’t want to kick anyone out of their beds and Wyatt opted for the sleeping bags so why are you asking me? At least I’m not sleeping on the floor.”
Piper shook her head, smiling. “If you’re sure, that does bring us to the topic of why Wyatt wants to sleep on the floor.”
Wyatt shrugged. “Like Chris, I don’t really want to supplant anyone. Unlike Chris,” Wyatt shook his head at his brother before continuing with, “I don’t think I would enjoy the couch.”
“All right,” Piper relented. She turned back into the room, carrying little Wyatt to his bed.
As Piper was tucking little Wyatt in, Leo walked over to the boys. “Would you like me to get you pillows, blankets, and those sleeping bags, Wyatt wants?”
Chris shook his head. “That’s all right. We know where to find them.”
“We were wondering if you would tell us another story,” Wyatt told him.
Leo shook his head. “I told you. One story only. If you want more, tell me in the future.” Sadness flashed across Leo’s face so fast they almost missed it.
You probably best drop it, Wy, Chris suggested. It’s been a long day for all of us.
Wyatt sighed. I will ask when we get back. He gave Chris a wry look. “Do we have to go back in the morning? I’d enjoy staying longer.”
Chris groaned at the eager looks on their faces. “Why do I feel like the adult or even the parent in this situation?”
Wyatt chuckled. “No then. Breakfast at least?”
Chris nodded. “Yes, breakfast. You think I want to cast this kind of spell with my stomach growling at me, trying to distract me. And I’d have to be crazy to turn down mom’s cooking.” Good thing I work for her or else I’d be in trouble job wise.
Wyatt grinned. You don’t work tomorrow anyway.
Chris shook his head smiling as he walked over to Leo who was closest. He gave him a hug. “I love you, Dad. We’ll see you in the morning.”
As Chris walked over to Piper, Wyatt hugged Leo. “Thanks, Dad. Thank you for being there for me today. I needed you.”