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• (Having been a bachelor for two years, he'd gotten used to being rudely awakened, especially when he'd had killer hangovers or all nighters.) Hey, half pint- mind jumping on mom's side? (NT) -- Theo, 20:14:48 05/27/02 Mon
  • she groans and turns into him, mumbling "He's your son, you fix him" (NT) -- Ariela, 20:16:03 05/27/02 Mon
• (He laughs a little, his arm around her. Snagging the kid's ankle, he tugs him down. The resounding laughter was Desi's, and for once, Theo didnt mind being woken up.) (NT) -- theo, 20:20:53 05/27/02 Mon
  • she sighs, the bed had stopped moving thankfully, but the child was too loud "Shh Desi love, mommys sleepy" the little boy was too awake to care, he only giggled` (NT) -- Ariela, 20:24:00 05/27/02 Mon
• (He smirks at the kid, holding up his finger in a quiet action. The kid mirrored it, being quiet though. He picked him up and hugged him close, hoping he might want to sleep - most likely not.) (NT) -- Theo, 20:28:57 05/27/02 Mon
  • she sighs watching the two with a small smile, Desi had really taken to "Bear". His attempt to whisper wasn't very good "Momma sleeep?" (NT) -- Ariela, 20:31:44 05/27/02 Mon
• (He nods, his dark eyes tired.) Yeah, momma sleep. (He pushes the child's unruly hair back, smiling softly.) (NT) -- Theo, 20:34:24 05/27/02 Mon
  • he tugs on his hand "Play!" (NT) -- Desi, 20:35:58 05/27/02 Mon
• (He glances over at her.. not wanting to leave.) What do you want to play, chico? (NT) -- Theo, 20:37:31 05/27/02 Mon
  • he tugs on his hand "blocks! play blocks!" (NT) -- Desi, 20:39:59 05/27/02 Mon
• Blocks? (That didnt sound so entertaining, but he had a son to get to know.. so he got up with a groan and followed the kid.) (NT) -- Theo, 20:42:31 05/27/02 Mon

• she was dragging her feet as she enters, she was exhausted. It had been a long night and his waiting up for her after asking he wouldn't only added to it "I thought I told you not to wait" (NT) -- Ariela, 20:04:43 05/26/02 Sun
• (He'd forgotten.) I couldnt sleep. I'll go outside if you want. (NT) -- Theo, 20:05:34 05/26/02 Sun
  • she shakes her head "Don't worry about it Teddy, I'm not up to caring" (NT) -- Ariela, 20:11:14 05/26/02 Sun
• (He sighs.) Sit down on the couch. (He says, eyeing her.) Dont argue. (NT) -- Theo, 20:14:34 05/26/02 Sun
  • she shakes her head, setting her purse down on the counter, getting herself a drink "Teddy, I'm tired and I'd like to go to bed, can't this wait?" (NT) -- Ariela, 20:16:47 05/26/02 Sun
• Can you just listen for ten minutes? (Here he was, trying to be nice.. and still.) (NT) -- Theo, 20:18:32 05/26/02 Sun
  • she sighs and leans against the counter "Fine, 10 minutes starting now" (NT) -- Ariela, 20:25:40 05/26/02 Sun
• (He sighs.) Come over here and sit on the couch. (NT) -- Theo, 20:30:02 05/26/02 Sun
  • she frowns but does so, not in the mood to argue "Better?"her tone was laced with sarcasm (NT) -- Ariela, 20:32:05 05/26/02 Sun
• (He was behind the couch, and he moved his hands to her shoulders, skillfully massaging her neck.) (NT) -- Theo, 20:43:02 05/26/02 Sun
  • she exhaled the released tension, a small smile forming on her lips "You're times running short Teddy, get talking" (NT) -- Ariela, 20:44:39 05/26/02 Sun
• (He smirks, leaning down to whisper in her ear.) I didnt have anything to say. (He worked every muscle in her shoulders and neck.) (NT) -- Theo, 20:49:40 05/26/02 Sun
  • she shoves at his hands "Jerk, I want to go to bed" however she made no move to get up. The massage was soothing (NT) -- Ariela, 20:52:11 05/26/02 Sun
• (He smiles lightly.) Calm down, you're tensing up again. (He pauses at a knot, working it free and soothing her tired muscles.) (NT) -- Theo, 20:54:39 05/26/02 Sun
  • she sighs, head falling back in her shoulders, eyes closed "I hate you" (NT) -- Ariela, 20:56:32 05/26/02 Sun
• (He watches her, thinking of all the reasons he loved her, and all the reasons he'd left her.. all the reasons he needed her back.) Okay. (NT) -- Theo, 20:59:11 05/26/02 Sun
  • she sighs once more "Mm....why are you doing this?" (NT) -- Ariela, 21:00:58 05/26/02 Sun
• (He shrugs.) Why not? (His eyes were on her, quietly absorbing.) (NT) -- Theo, 21:02:32 05/26/02 Sun
  • "Because you're making it hard to not like you" (NT) -- Ariela, 21:04:30 05/26/02 Sun
• (He sighs.) I cant stand seeing you tense. That good enough? (NT) -- Theo, 21:06:03 05/26/02 Sun
  • "all I need is a good nights sleep, work is stressing" she was thankful she'd stopped and changed before she left (NT) -- Ariela, 21:08:29 05/26/02 Sun
• (He nods, leaning down to kiss her neck once, moving to sit on the armchair.) I hope I helped. (NT) -- Theo, 21:13:44 05/26/02 Sun
  • she stiffens as his lips brush her skin, goosebumps forming "Did you just kiss me?" (NT) -- Ariela, 21:17:05 05/26/02 Sun
• (He eyes her for a moment.) Yeah, is that okay? (NT) -- Theo, 21:18:23 05/26/02 Sun
  • she was too tired for this "I..I..well I don't know" (NT) -- Ariela, 21:19:57 05/26/02 Sun
• (he shrugs.) I wont do it again. (He sat quiet for a moment, then sighed.) You look tired Ari.. maybe you should get some sleep. (NT) -- Jason, 21:21:53 05/26/02 Sun
  • she smirks "I tried to tell you that 10 minutes ago didn't I?"she felt kind of bereft at his concession (NT) -- Ariela, 21:23:19 05/26/02 Sun
• (He shakes his head, smiling as he innocently lifted his hands.) I just wanted to help. (NT) -- Jason, 21:28:00 05/26/02 Sun
  • her head lay on the back of the couch, she was in sweats and a tank top, hair loose and after his massage she was feeling to lazy to move "Yeah you did.....thanks" (NT) -- Ariela, 21:30:58 05/26/02 Sun
• (he shrugged.) Whatever helps. (He flicks the recliner open and sighs.) (NT) -- Theo, 21:32:48 05/26/02 Sun
  • she was curling up on the sofa, almost asleep (NT) -- ariela, 21:37:14 05/26/02 Sun
• (He gazes at her.) That cant be too comfortable, pigeon. (NT) -- Theo, 21:41:34 05/26/02 Sun
  • she shrugs, snuggling down "It's right here" (NT) -- Ariela, 21:43:21 05/26/02 Sun
• (He smiles.) I can carry you to your bedroom if you want. (NT) -- Theo, 21:45:05 05/26/02 Sun
  • she nods sleepily, barely moving, mumbling "mkay" (NT) -- Ariela, 21:47:19 05/26/02 Sun
• (he smiles, getting up, walking over to carefull scoop her up.) Are you always this tired after work? (he said into her neck as he carried her down the hall to her room.) (NT) -- Theo, 21:55:35 05/26/02 Sun
  • she snuggles into his arms, head on his shoulder, arms around his neck "only when I work consecutive nights" (NT) -- Ariela, 21:58:53 05/26/02 Sun
• Ah. (He didnt like her working so much, but he wouldnt say a word. Reaching her bedside, he easily pulled the sheets down, leaning to lay her down on her back, remaining there for a moment.) (NT) -- Theo, 22:00:46 05/26/02 Sun
  • she refused to release her hold on his neck "Don't go.." (NT) -- Ariela, 22:02:27 05/26/02 Sun
• (He sighed, he wanted desperately to stay with her.. but she would be angry in the morning.) Ari, you're tired.. (NT) -- Theo, 22:09:06 05/26/02 Sun
  • "Stay.....please?" she'd blame it on exhaustion in the morning, but honestly she just wanted someone to make her feel like she was worth something, being leered at all night did nothing for the self esteem (NT) -- Ariela, 22:11:39 05/26/02 Sun
• (He nods.) I tried Ari. (He warned, he wouldnt stand for her being upset in the morning. Shifting his weight, he moved to lay behind her, slipping his arm around her stomach to pull her into his chest.) (NT) -- Theo, 22:13:41 05/26/02 Sun
  • she sighs and melts into him, head resting on his shoulder, a small smile on her face "Don't take it personally if I act huffy in the morning" (NT) -- Ariela, 22:17:15 05/26/02 Sun
• (He sighs.) If I kiss you in the morning will you keep quiet? (NT) -- Theo, 22:21:15 05/26/02 Sun
  • she shrugs "I can't promise it, but I'll tell you while I'm to tired to care if you know....I like you kissing me" (NT) -- Ariela, 22:26:39 05/26/02 Sun
• (He smiles, kissing the back of her neck.) I know. . i like kissing you. (NT) -- Theo, 18:49:37 05/27/02 Mon
  • she sighs mumbling "You won't ever hear that from me again." At that moment, a dark haired little blur runs into the room in his bob the builder pj's, hugging a big stuffed bear and blanket, thumb jammed into his mouth "Mama...Bear!" he races towards the bed, scrambling up to settle between the two with a pleased grin around his thumb (NT) -- Ariela, 18:54:02 05/27/02 Mon
• (He was quiet for a long time.. stiff for a moment.. this was a little moment he wasnt prepared for.) (NT) -- Theo, 19:01:42 05/27/02 Mon
  • she sighs and lifts her head from his shoulder "Desi baby, what did mama tell you about climbing out of bed at night?Come on,lets get you tucked in" the boy cries, scooting away from her, towards him "No bed mama, Desi stay wif you" she looks up at Teddy with questioning eyes, it was up to him, she was use to sleeping with the little boy beside her (NT) -- Ariela, 19:05:02 05/27/02 Mon
• (He eyes her, looking confused for a moment. Clearing his throat, he plays along with the child, mimicking his pouty look, his arm snaking playfully around the boy.) Please mama? (NT) -- Theo, 19:10:08 05/27/02 Mon
  • she sighs, rolling her eyes "Oh I suppose so little rug rat" she wasn't however, giving up her spot by Teddy, she settles the boy on the other side of her, hugging him to her chest, staying curled by Teddys side (NT) -- Ariela, 19:13:29 05/27/02 Mon
• (He smiles, hoping she wouldnt mind.. but he did put his arm around her.) (NT) -- Theo, 19:53:01 05/27/02 Mon
  • she snuggles back against him, arms holding her son close, he was on the verge of sleep again "I'll carry him back when he's asleep" (NT) -- Ariela, 19:58:36 05/27/02 Mon
• (He sighs softly.) Mhm.. (If he closed his eyes and imagined, he could believe he was laying with his family, and they were all in love.. ) (NT) -- Theo, 20:03:13 05/27/02 Mon
  • she sighs "Night" (NT) -- Ariela, 20:05:28 05/27/02 Mon
• (He smiles.) Night, love. (NT) -- Theo, 20:06:11 05/27/02 Mon

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• (He nods, silent. Aside from anger, he'd become a very quiet person lately. He would talk when spoken too, but mostly, he just looked around, and eyed his son.) (NT) -- Theo, 18:18:14 05/21/02 Tue
  • The little boy eyed him right back before whimpering and hiding his face in her neck, arms wrapped tightly around her neck "She's not going to make this easy on you. Maleahs here too, so it's a full house" (NT) -- Ariela, 18:23:53 05/21/02 Tue
• (He shrugs, looking around now, his blue eyes as always attentive and bright.) Nice place. (He changes the subject, just wanting to get some sleep and forget all this shit.) (NT) -- Theo, 18:29:11 05/21/02 Tue
  • she nods and sighs "I uh....I need you to watch Desi tonight" still she refused to look at him (NT) -- Ariela, 18:31:34 05/21/02 Tue
• (He nodded.) OKay.. (He'd puppysat.. it couldnt be much different..) I.. left my stuff in the jeep - I can get it before you go.. (NT) -- Theo, 18:38:48 05/21/02 Tue
  • she nods her head slowly "It won't be till later this evening..he'll be asleep so it won't be hard" thankfully he had no idea what she was up to, and she wanted it to stay that way (NT) -- Ariela, 18:41:31 05/21/02 Tue
• (Again he shrugs, swinging his keys around his finger idly. Eyeing the couch for a moment, he turns back to her.) Thanks.. for this. I know Jai must have ripped you a new mouth for it.. (NT) -- Theo, 18:45:42 05/21/02 Tue
  • she nods "Yeah well....well..."she turns thrusting Desi into his arms, anything to change the subject (NT) -- Ariela, 18:48:37 05/21/02 Tue
• (He couldnt have been more unprepared for that first contact with his son than he was at that moment. Holding the boy like he was a bomb, he stood wide eyed. The boy was unsettled and whimpered looking over his shoulder at Ari.) Uhm. (NT) -- Theo, 18:51:05 05/21/02 Tue
  • she stares at the two, Desi was kicking his feet and his face was wrinkling, blue eyes welling with tears she sighs, obviously this wasn't going to work and she takes Desi back into her arms, the little boy looked at him pouting and pointing "Bad!" (NT) -- Ariela, 18:56:53 05/21/02 Tue
• (He sighs, wringing his hands.. he should just leave.. how could he try to get her back into his life when his own son scared him.) (NT) -- Theo, 19:06:49 05/21/02 Tue
  • she shakes her head, kissing the top of his head, she knew what it felt like to have no father...her son had one, she had no right to deny him that, she had to try "No sweetie that's Teddy" the little boy furrows his brow looking at him, back to his mother questioning "Bear momma?" (NT) -- Ariela, 19:08:52 05/21/02 Tue
• (He swallowed, feeling slightly out of place.) Maybe I should just get a hotel room, Ari.. I dont want to get you in trouble and make him upset. (NT) -- Theo, 19:15:41 05/21/02 Tue
  • "Give him a chance....he's slow to warm up to strangers." the boy squirms "Down!" she sets him down, he wraps his arm around her leg, staring at him with his thumb in his mouth "Big bear" (NT) -- Ariela, 19:18:33 05/21/02 Tue
• (He smirks.. so he had a sort of nickname.. couldnt argue with that face.) Yeah, I suppose. (NT) -- Theo, 19:22:33 05/21/02 Tue
  • rubbing his face with his blanket, he digs into the front of his overalls, pulling out a dum dum "Bear want?"she smiles lightly, rubbing the top of the little boys head affectionatly (NT) -- Ariela, 19:24:37 05/21/02 Tue
• (He about melted right there on the floor. Crouching down, he smiles, taking the treat gently.) Why thank you Desi. (He says charmingly.) (NT) -- Theo, 19:29:53 05/21/02 Tue
  • he hides his face again in her leg, putting the blanket over his head and jamming his thumb back into his mouth, looking up at his mom "alright kiddo...bedtime" the little boy pouts and whines "No bed momma, no sleep" she hoists him up with a small smile "Fraid so kiddo" (NT) -- Ariela, 19:32:38 05/21/02 Tue
• (He clears his throat.) Better listen to mom, desi.. (He says, smiling at the little boy who'd somehow wormed his chubby-cheeked little way into his heart within an hour.) (NT) -- Theo, 19:34:51 05/21/02 Tue
  • he pouts "Bear no sleep, No sleep Desi" she raises a brow "There is no bargaining here bud" (NT) -- Ariela, 19:37:17 05/21/02 Tue
• (He lifts his eyes to her.) He can stay out here with me.. I was going to get some sleep anyway.. if it might be easier. (NT) -- Theo, 19:43:04 05/21/02 Tue
  • she raises a brow "aren't you afraid you'll get contaminated if you touch him?" (NT) -- Ariela, 19:44:56 05/21/02 Tue
• (He eyes her.) I wasnt afraid.. I've just never held a kid before, sorry. (NT) -- Theo, 19:49:54 05/21/02 Tue
  • she shrugs "It's not that hard"he squirms "Play wif bear no bed! no sleep!" (NT) -- Ariela, 19:52:11 05/21/02 Tue
• (He nods.) I'll learn. (He reached out towards the boy, still crouching next to him.) (NT) -- Theo, 19:54:40 05/21/02 Tue
  • he squirms reaching towards him "well here's your chance" (NT) -- Ariela, 19:56:48 05/21/02 Tue
• (He nods, quietly watching the boy, aching to try again.) (NT) -- Theo, 20:00:48 05/21/02 Tue
  • she hands the little boy to him who readily wraps his arms around his neck, anything was better than bed. "No bed Bear?" (NT) -- Ariela, 20:03:09 05/21/02 Tue
• No bed. (He winks, smiling at the boy as he picked him up, this time holding him right. His eyes travel to Ari.) What did you have to do? (NT) -- Theo, 20:11:56 05/21/02 Tue
  • she shrugs lightly, lets hope he didn't prod for details "Oh uh..I'm going to work" (NT) -- Ariela, 09:35:41 05/22/02 Wed
• (He nods, looking away from her for a moment, not liking the 'Oh uh..' part.) Sounds good. (NT) -- Theo, 16:27:42 05/22/02 Wed
  • she shifts awkwardly "Yeah...I'll be gone till probably about 3" (NT) -- Ariela, 16:32:01 05/22/02 Wed
• (His brow lifts and his eyes come back to her.) Oh. (He had promised to keep his mouth shut.... ) You staying at your boyfriends or somethin? (NT) -- Theo, 16:34:55 05/22/02 Wed
  • she tilts her head brow furrowed "Hm?" (NT) -- Ariela, 16:36:56 05/22/02 Wed
• (he shrugs, shifting the kid to his other hip.) THats a long time to be gone at work. (NT) -- Theo, 16:44:55 05/22/02 Wed
  • she shrugs "11 to 3 isn't too bad....I need the tips" (NT) -- Ariela, 16:46:03 05/22/02 Wed
• (He smirks.) It's your deal, no questions from me. (He takes his liberties and lowers his tall frame onto the couch, letting desi pull his hair while he looked up at her.) (NT) -- Theo, 16:54:41 05/22/02 Wed
  • she sighs, almost out loud with relief, he wasn't asking questions "Just don't wait up for me" he'd catch on really quick if he saw her in her work clothes and heels (NT) -- Ariela, 16:59:11 05/22/02 Wed
• (He nods, not letting on his nervousness.. she was hiding something from him he knew.) I wont. (NT) -- Theo, 17:01:55 05/22/02 Wed
  • she sighs once more, running her fingers through her hair. "He really needs to get to bed Teddy" (NT) -- Ariela, 17:04:12 05/22/02 Wed
• (He lifts his chin.) Hey, whose the babysitter here? I got it. (NT) -- Theo, 17:09:43 05/22/02 Wed
  • he nudges himself beneath his chin, mumbling with his eyes half closed "No leep bear" (NT) -- Ariela, 17:12:11 05/22/02 Wed
• (He eyes her.) Where does he sleep? (NT) -- Theo, 17:31:32 05/22/02 Wed
  • she nods down the hall to the room to the end "He and Mali share a room" if Desi went to bed that would leave the two of them, that set off warning bells (NT) -- Ariela, 17:33:54 05/22/02 Wed
• (He nods.) I'll put him in there when you leave. (NT) -- Theo, 17:43:08 05/22/02 Wed
  • she frowns "You've got a bit to wait till then" (NT) -- Ariela, 17:47:11 05/22/02 Wed
• (He nods.) Okay then. (He gets up and leaves with the boy, laying him down in bed and returning, alone.) (NT) -- Theo, 17:51:22 05/22/02 Wed
  • she was trying her best to appear busy, small talk with him would probably sink (NT) -- Ariela, 17:54:31 05/22/02 Wed
• (He returns to the safety of the couch, then fingers his keys.) Maybe I should get my things. (He didnt move though.) (NT) -- Theo, 17:59:58 05/22/02 Wed
  • she hated admitting this to herself but she didn't want him to go "You're not bothering anyone" (NT) -- Ariela, 18:02:20 05/22/02 Wed
• (He sighs.) Come over here and sit with me, I wont bite you Ari. (NT) -- Theo, 18:07:25 05/22/02 Wed
  • she does so, keeping a cushion between them "You use to" (NT) -- Ariela, 18:09:26 05/22/02 Wed
• (He smirks.) I used to bite you? (A brow rises as he smiles.) (NT) -- Theo, 18:12:20 05/22/02 Wed
  • she shrugs "It wasn't a bad thing back then" (NT) -- Ariela, 18:15:34 05/22/02 Wed
• (He smirks,) No, it wasnt bad.. (He crosses his arms idly, still the same guy he'd been back then.) (NT) -- Theo, 18:20:14 05/22/02 Wed
  • she curls against the arm, fingering the fringe on a pillow, questions piling up on her tounge (NT) -- Ariela, 18:21:50 05/22/02 Wed
• (He eyes her quietly, his cobalts soft and questioning.. just how much had she changed?) (NT) -- Theo, 18:30:34 05/22/02 Wed
  • her voice was soft "Did you not care so much that you couldn't even call just to see if you had a son or daughter?" (NT) -- Ariela, 18:33:30 05/22/02 Wed
• (He clears his throat, that was blatant enough.) I'd dug my hole by then Ari, I didnt think I deserved to know. (He figured that was a good enough response.. he'd been scared to call.) (NT) -- theo, 18:36:46 05/22/02 Wed
  • she frowns "I kept my faith in you for the entire pregnancy Teddy" (NT) -- Ariela, 18:44:49 05/22/02 Wed
• (He lifts a brow.) Then I made a huge mistake in doubting that. I'm sorry. (That was easy enough, right?) (NT) -- Theo, 18:55:30 05/22/02 Wed
  • she frowns "It can't be that easy can it?" (NT) -- Ariela, 19:01:52 05/22/02 Wed
• (He shrugs.) It's up to you, but I mean every word. (NT) -- Theo, 19:02:54 05/22/02 Wed
  • she shakes her head "It can't be that easy...two years and you can't just waltz in and I can't just let myself welcome you like before.....this is nuts" (NT) -- Ariela, 19:05:10 05/22/02 Wed
• (He thought about that.) Why not? (NT) -- Theo, 19:06:40 05/22/02 Wed

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