All That Matters (49 page)

“I'd rather go and sit inside.”

Meg wasn't really surprised. She was, however, getting a little concerned that Joshua didn't care to play, or even seem to care at all. In the six months since she'd had custody of the boys back, the changes in Joshua were obvious. Now that he was being allowed home for visits from the hospital, the differences were more pronounced. Maybe she should have been worried about that. “Alright, go on. Behave though, both of you. And Leo, don't play too hard. I do not want dirty or torn clothes. Are we clear?”

“Yes,” Leo replied. “Thanks.” He took off without waiting for her to say anything. Since he'd been home, he and Javi had gotten even closer. Joshua walked towards the church at a much more sedate pace.

The sound of Train's approach on the bike drew her attention to the street. While she'd put on a dress, he'd chosen a pair of jeans and a white button-up shirt beneath his cut. He'd also insisted she wear the heels she had on, even though she was sure she'd bust her ass at least once before the day was out. Meg waited for him to park before she walked over towards him.

“You look seriously fucking hot. Did I tell you that already?” He looked pretty hot himself. “What do you say we go find a quiet place inside really quick?”

“We are not having sex in a church.”

“Don't be a prude.”

“We don't have time to have sex in the church. The ceremony starts in like five minutes because you made us late.”

“That was your fault for springing the dress on me as a surprise.” He draped his arm around her shoulder. “I guess we shouldn't be late. Where are the boys?”

“Joshua went inside to sit. Leo's with Javi. I think Sandra's herding them all inside now.” Meg nearly stumbled on an uneven part of the sidewalk. “I hate these shoes.”

“They do amazing things for your legs and ass, though. Plus, you being taller makes all sorts of positions possible. I've got a couple in mind for when we get to the clubhouse.” He let his hand move down to the small of her back as they approached the church.

“Is sex all that you think about?” Meg asked with a playful role of her eyes.

“It's not all I think about,” he huffed.

“Before you show me those positions, maybe you could try to talk to Joshua a little. I'm worried about him.”

“Of course you are,” he replied. “I'll talk to him, but I think you've just got to give him some time to adjust, Meg. The doctors all said that this transition was going to be hard. I think he's handling it pretty good, all things considered.

“Next visit, he'll be with us for three straight days.”

“And before you know it, he'll be back at home with us on a full-time basis,” he pointed out. “Don't worry, it's all going to work out. Oh shit, there's Caroline. She looks pissed.”

“She probably is pissed, because we're late. And because I'm the godmother and because she's a super scary pregnant lady.” Meg smiled as they approached the scowling woman. Whatever hormone shots Caroline and Buster had used had worked, worked too well was how Buster put it. Not only was she pregnant, but they were expecting twins.

“You're late.” Caroline pointed out the obvious.

“It's her fault,” Train said with a smile. “You'll understand once you see her ass in this dress.” Meg was surprised when Caroline laughed. Just like that, her scowl became a smile.

“Try and keep it in your pants for the service,” Caroline advised. “This is going to be fun, Shane won't stop crying.”

“Amateurs.” Train shook his head. “I'll get him quiet in no time.”

The church wasn't as crowded as Meg had expected, but there were still plenty of eyes on them. She wasn't sure that she'd ever spent any real time inside a church before, maybe when she was a kid. Train didn't seem to notice; he just walked right over to where Amelia stood with Shane.

Caroline had been right, he was wailing. Meg thought of it as his pissed off at the world cry. The crying ended almost the instant that Train took him. Meg looked around the church, with special attention to the back pews because she figured that was where she'd find Joshua. He wasn't there. Panic sparked inside of her, but then she caught sight of him in the front sitting with Buster.

Relieved, Meg moved forward to ease into the pew where Train was rocking Shane lightly. He looked good with a baby, really good. Meg could see him with their kids; she hoped they had a bunch of girls. It would be fun to watch them wrap him all around their little fingers. It would be hysterical to watch him be a father to teenage girls. There had been a time when thinking so far into the future hadn't even been an option; those were the days when she couldn't see past her next paycheck. Now, there was no need to worry. She had everything that mattered right in front of her.