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Skylar grinned back at him, holding out Ryder, who was always excited to see his dad come back home. "Hello!" he said excitedly when he saw him. Skylar smirked at the kid in her arms. "Baby Ryder has been naughty today hasn't he?" she said to the kid, who was shaking his head. "No! Good boy!" he couldn't speak more than a few words but he understood a lot.Carson was done packing. He had nothing else to do at home anyway except write and read, plus it distracted him from the fact that his only close family member passed away. He had agreed to meet up with his travel buddy and decided to look decent for the meet. He shaves and showered and put on some clean clothes before heading out of his small studio apartment.
Michael chuckled softly and took the little boy from Skylar, "Hi buddy." he said hugging the small kid. He grinned a little at Skylar and then looked at Ryder, "Were you bad for mommy?" Michael asked his small son. "I thought you told daddy you would be good today." Claire looked down at what she was wearing partway out the door. She frowned a little and fixed her shirt and took her long hair out of it's pony tail. Of course today would be one of those days her hair had a mind of its own. Oh well she thought I'll deal with it and so will he.
"He wouldn't finish his peas and he also spilled his orange juice!" she said as she made funny faces at the kid. Ryder shook his head then hid his face in Michael's shoulder, hiding. Skylar laughed a little before sighing. She looked at Michael, "Want me to get you coffee or something?" she asked As Carson made his way to the place they were supposed to meet, he couldn't help but wonder what they would actually talk about. Travel details? Everything seemed a little awkward. He didn't particularly like the idea of travelling with a stranger but he didn't mind it completely either. He didn't have many friends anyway. And if his grandmother thought of this, it was probably a good idea. He walked inside, looking around.
Michael chuckled softly and hugged the little boy in his arms, "What am I going to do with my naughty little boy?" He asked looking over at the blonde head against his shoulder. Michael looked back at Skylar, "No I'm fine right now." He replied, "but I have to talk to you about something." He said softlyClaire walked into the café and hoped he wasn't waiting for her as she walked in. Of course as usual she was a bit early because she lived so close to where they were meeting. She sighed softly and went back outside to sit at one of the table there since she didn't want to be inside on such a beautiful day. Honestly she had no clue who he was or what they would be doing or even if they would get along
She looked at him for a moment. She knew him well enough to know that she didn't want to hear what he was about to tell her. "Are you hungry? I'm starving. Been running after Ryder here all day. I need food." she said as she started to head towards the kitchen."Uhhh..." he looked around. What did she look like? He should have thought this through first. He picked up his cell phone, dialing her number. "How am I supposed to know which one of these women are you?" he asked when she picked up, looking for a girl with a cellphone.
He knew he would just have to tell her later especially now that she knew it wasn't good. He smiled just a little, "Sky you are talking to someone who will eat anything you make." he replied walking after her still holding ryder close to him.Claire watched all of the people walking into the café. She wasn't really sure how she would be able to tell who he was if she really didn't know him all that well and didn't know what he was wearing. She looked at her phone and answered and laughed softly at his question, "You are just supposed to have super powers." she answered teasing, "I don't know... If it helps I'm sitting outside under the bright green umbrella."
Skylar tried not to think about it. She was actually bad at cooking but she appreciated that Michael never complained. She reheated some left over lasagna from the night before. She got some out on a plate for them and set it on the table. "Here you go." she said and slid in the seat next to his."I do have super powers..." he assured her. He looked over and spotted the green umbrella but didn't go there. "I'll prove it- you're wearing something red, waif no, it's sort of pinkish...."
Michael sat down in his chair and watched as she walked around their kitchen. He sighed softly and laid his cheek on Ryder's head. When he was out with some of the guys in his unit he was never like they way he was with Skylar and Ryder. "Thank you." He said softly when she put the plate in front of him.She giggled softly and waited for him to find her though she tuned around and began looking for him. However there where too many guys on phones and she didn't know who he was, "Fine.... " Her musical laughter was heard over the phone, "Yes I am wearing something kind of pink."
Ryder slid out of his arms and trotted around the kitchen, looking for things to play with. She smiled faintly and began eating silently, keeping an eye on her son, like always. She knew she was going to have to hear it soon. "When?" she asked, knowing he knew what she was talking about."And how did I know that? I obviously can't see you.. Superpowers. Never underestimate them." he hung up then appeared in front of her while she was faced the other way, looking for him. He was sitting across from her when she turned around. "You look much older than you sound over the phone." was the first thing he said to her face to face, not realizing she may take it the wrong way.
Michael let Ryder move away from him. He started eating silently watching his son for a second before turning back to look at Skylar for a second before answereing her question, "In three weeks." He answered softly."You must just be that awesome." she said before they both hung up. She looked around for him a little more and then turned when she heard a seat being pulled out close to her. She frowned a little at what he said, "What? "she asked
She sighed softly to herself. "Do you know for how long?" she asked putting down her fork. She couldn't eat, knowing this. She looked at him with a worried expression."No, I meant your voice sounds young for your age. Like a sixteen year old girl perhaps. On the phone. You don't look old, I mean, you look good, I mean uhhhhh...." he was obviously not good at making friends. "Anyway, let's drop that. Hi."
Michael watched her reaction but was glad he could say," I'll only be gone for about a month and a half.. Nothing should happen I'm only going to train the guys over in Iran and then I'm coming home." He replied though little did both of them know what was really in store for them.Claire stared at him for a while as he tried to help what he had said earlier. A slow smile spread across her face and she giggled softly, "It's fine don't worry about it." She said," And hello."
A little relief flooded through her face. She nodded "Okay, okay." she said assuring herself. "That's good." she said. "Let's talk about something else?" she hated it when he had to leave. He just came back a few months ago and now he was leaving again. "Mama!" Ryder called from the back. Skylar went to see him. "Hey big boy." she picked him up. It was about his bed time now. She fixed him a bottle of milk. "I'm going to go tuck him in bed." she said to Michael, "Coming?" she asked as she walked to the room.he smirked leaning against the chair. He looked at her for a moment. "Travelling the world with a pretty face and all for free. I've won the lottery haven't I?" he joked. He looked at the cafe menu.
Michael nodded a little and sighed," this is the last time I'm going to be asked to go over seas." He said before he started to clean up a little," Alright I'll be there in a little bit." He said putting their dishes in the dishwasher Claire blushed a little bit under his stare," Well you might have but I'm pretty sure I'm the one who hit the jackpot."
She cooed Ryder a bit, tucking him comfortable in his little bed. She wrapped his blanket securely around him and kissed his forehead, watching him drink his milk. "I love you." she whispered to him, playing with a strand of his hair."Yeah, no argument about that. My looks are incomparable." he said and shrugged. "Anyway, I'm just joking around. "I don't plan on any scandalous around the world affair type thing. I actually just got out of a relationship. I'm just going to go around wherever we go and just do whatever there is to be done."
((I'll be off now))
Michael finished cleaning up the kitchen and walked up to Ryder's room and stood in the doorway watching his wife and son with a little smile on his face.Claire giggled softly," oh I wasn't planning on anything like that while we were away." She said softly not laughing anymore.
Skylar waited for his to fall asleep before kissing him again and leaving the room. She left the door of his room open as always. She looked at Michael once she was out."Hmm, okay. I think I'm gonna get a latte. You want anything?" he asked as he called over a waiter.
Michael stood there watching them still with a slight grin. Once Ryder was asleep and Skylar came out of his room did he walk into kiss his little son goodnightClaire nodded," I just want a green tea, please." She said softly
She smiled a little but walked to the other room, cleaning up a little. She didn't know what she was going to do when he was gone. The only thing that she looked forward to every day was for Michael to come back home. She would just have to busy herself with work and go out more."Alright. Green tea and latte please." he ordered before leaning back and looking at Claire. "So we'll meet at the airports tomorrow at noon, just wait for me if I'm not there yet, then we'll do the rest together. How's that?'
He walked back into their room and watched her for a second before going over to her and wrapping his arms around her gently, "Ohh Skylar what am I going to do without you?" he whispered.Claire looked over at him and nodded, "That's fine with me.. I've never actually been to an airport so this ought to be fun." she admitted
She closed her eyes for a moment and smirked a bit. "You're going to miss me and think of me, of course. What else?" she joked. "Also, you're going to keep me updated every day.""You've never been to an airport..?" he asked not quite believing it. "You've never flown anywhere that means... Please don't be one of those annoying people who are afraid of flying."
He shook his head a little and laughed softly, "That is all very true.. I will text you all the time and call you when I can." He promised.She shook her head a little, "i'm not afraid of flying I just never had the money to fly."
"Okay." she kissed his cheek gently. "Is there anything you want to do right now? Or are you just going to go to bed?" she wondered.he nodded "Oh, okay." he sighed and looked around. "So how did you come to know grams so well?"
He shrugged a little still holding her against him, "I don't really know yet.. Do you want to do anything?" He askedShe watched the people walking by them then looked back at him, "I worked at the home she was staying in and she was in her room one day watching a movie and singing along and I couldn't help but join her."
She smiled softly and hugged him back tightly. "I'll do anything you want to do." she said softly. he smiled a little "That does sound like her."
(got an exam, wish me luck! Bye)
He hugged her tightly to him, "How about we just watch a movie in bed?" He asked,She nodded slowly, "yeah she was so sweet."
(Good luck! I'm going to bed night))
She smiled "That sounds perfect. Some quiet time is nice. You know how hyper your son is during the day?" she smirked, hugging him even tighterhe nodded, looking down. He didn't want to think about it right now. It would make him sad. He sipped at his coffee when it came after adding sugar.
Michael grinned a little, "My son? He's yours too." He said softly, "No I don't really know how hyper he gets during the day." He said chuckling softly.She stopped talking after a little bit trying to come up with something to say that didn't remind them both of someone they both cared for.
She sighed a bit "I wish you could make some more time for him. He really adored and looks up to you but only sees you for about half an hour every day before the poor guy falls asleep."he didn't know what to say anymore. He just sat and drank. "So uh.. Where was the first place we were going?"
He nodded frowning a little, "I know and I feel bad that I'm always leaving. Maybe I can just not go back to the base until a few days before I leave.... Or do you think that would make it harder on you and Ryder?" He asked softlyShe stared at the people all walking around and enjoying the nice day. "Oh.. umm... I think we are going to Italy first."
She stroked some of his hair back soothingly. "Of course not. Just do what you think is best." she said"Italy? Are you sure?" he asked, thinking about it.
He leaned into her touch just a little bit, "I think I will just stay home." he stated softly.Claire shrugged, "I'm really not sure... I think we are going there though."
She smiled and kissed his forehead gently. "If you're allowed to. Or at least cut down some hours. We won't see you for like two months."he paid the bill when it came. "Yeah, well we'll check when we get back."
He grinned a little, "I will be.. and they should be fine without me for like three weeks. I'd rather be here with you and Ryder." he saidShe nodded a little, "I could have paid for mine." she said softly
"Really??" she couldn't help but sound excited "Three whole weeks at home? You're joking right? This is great! We'll have so much fun together and do normal family stuff with Ryder.""Oh, it's okay. Maybe next time." he smirked. "So I guess I'll see you then." he said as he started to get up. "Nice to finally meet you, Claire."
He laughed softly at her excitement, " Yes really... I wouldn't joke to you about that." he continued to laugh softly as he held her close to him, "We can do what ever you and little man want to do."She smiled a little, "Yeah see you later."She said still toying with her cup as he got up to leave, " It was nice to meet you too, Carson."
"Yay! Okay, so we'll go to the beach, we'll go to the park, we'll go everywhere! Ryder will love it. I love you!"he nodded at her "So do you need a ride somewhere or are you good to go?" he offered, being the polite gentleman that he was at heart.
He laughed softly as she rambled on about what they were going to do. He nodded good naturedly as she talked," We can do all of those things." He said smiling at her," I love you too." She shook her head a little as she got up," oh I'm fine, my apartment is just a few blocks away, but thank you anyways." She said sweetly
She went and sat on the bed, "This will be fun. Then we can finally take Ryder to see his grandparents.""Oh.. Well okay. See you later." he walked out towards his car.
He watched her walk away from him and nodded," Yeah we can.. And go out to the amusement park with him." She smiled and waved a little as she walked towards her apartment," See you later." She called
"He'll be too small to enjoy any of the rides.." she sighed, patting the space on the bed next to her. "Oh wait I have to change out of these clothes." she remembered.he went back home and quickly finished up his packing. He grabbed something to eat from the kitchen.
Michael nodded," yeah I guess your right.. Oh and while we are there I can take you out just me and you like we used to." He said walking over to her an sitting in the bed.Claire walked home and started packing knowing she'd probably be up all night getting things ready. She said softly, this trip would be a little awkward if the two of them could get along we'll
"Really? Just you and me? What about my baby, where will we leave him?" she asked as she changed into her night clothes.Carson went to sleep after a while, trying to be fresh the next day when they would have to travel.
He nodded," Yeah just you and me.. My parents can watch him.. Or better yet my brother can." He replied," I'm sure Ryder would like that." Ryder adores his fathers older brother almost as much as he looked up to Michael.Claire fell into an exhausted sleep around 2 that night. She had finished packing and cleaning her entire apartment
"Yeah sure. He hasn't been around your side of the family in a while. I hope they won't mind, though." she said, slipping on a loose tee shirt. after dressing in the morning he met up with some friends for breakfast telling them what was going on.
Michael shrugged a little," I'm sure they won't mind watching him for a few hours. I'm sure Jason will have fun with Ryder like they usually do." He said taking his shirt off and then going to find some shorts to wear to bed.Claire woke up with her alarm and got rest for the day. Her best friend let herself into Claire's apartment an they had breakfast together and talked until Claire had to get ready to go
She went and brushed her teeth and then slid under the covers looking for the remote controller. "it's cold in here. Come keep me warm." she smirked. soon, Carson was at the airport at the spot they fixed for them to be. He looked to see if Claire was there yet.
He chuckled softly and finished brushing his teeth," I must have married the most demanding woman on the planet." He teased walking over to the bed and climbing in," Come here silly." He saidClaire walked into re airport looking around wide eyed. She pulled her bag along behind her looking around for the spot she was supposed to meet Carson.
Skylar smiled and laughed before scooting over to him, turning around so she was facing him. "You mean the most beautiful.." she poked his chest.Carson found her and smirked "Are you lost, little puppy?" he walked over.
Michael waited for her to come downstairs. They had been married for a little over two years and he didn't care that people thought they were crazy for marrying so young. He grinned a little seeing Skylar and Ryder come down the stairs, "Hey." He said walking over to them both.
Claire sat in her room pulling clothes out of her closet to see what would be good to where as she traveled around with one of the grandsons of an elder woman she had cared for at the home. It was still a little hard to believe that she was gone, but she was happy that she was getting to go out of the country. Claire looked at the clock and then fairly flew out the door she was meeting the guy she was to travel with at a café not far from her apartment