They all slept like rocks that night, and the next morning she made a humongous breakfast before they all went out for a day of shopping. It surprised her how Aiden didn’t complain much, but she knew it was because Lucas kept him occupied. Apparently Lucas had promised Aiden that he would take him to the kids’ Billabong, and they had spent most of the afternoon there. Aiden left with so many bags, Fallon knew Lucas wasn’t going to be able to get them in the car — especially after her trip to Kate Spade — but he had somehow.

The next day, Fallon sat on her bright pink beach towel in her amazing Betsy Johnson black and white lace bikini. She had to have it when she saw it while shopping for Audrey. There was something about the lace, and pretty little pink flowers, that screamed her name. Fallon was ready to break her budget when she tried it on — it fit her body perfectly — but Lucas was basically drooling and demanded to buy it. Even though she told him no, he bought it anyways and she figured she would wear it for him today.

As she watched Lucas and Aiden run through the ocean, she soaked in the fantastic California sun. There was something about California that could bring a smile to even the saddest person. She loved the sound of the ocean, the smell of the air, and basically everything about it. Or maybe the reason she loved California so much was because it was the place where she first fell in love. When Lucas brought up that day at the park, Fallon couldn’t seem to catch her breath. She could recall everything about that day. The taste of the strawberries that he had insisted on dusting with sugar and the way the sun was so hot since it was the last day of the summer. She had been beyond in love with Lucas and was like she said, totally devoted. He had been her everything.

As she watched him now, she couldn’t help but feel that way again. How it happened was beyond her, but like anything else between them, it was bound to happen. Fallon watched as Lucas picked Aiden up and threw him in the ocean. Her body jerked with the worry of Aiden messing up his cast but Lucas assured her that he had sealed it well with the plastic bags. Fallon had to trust him so she sat back, breathing in through her nose and out through her mouth.

When Fallon’s phone rang, she took it as a sign from God to answer since she was ready to freak out with worry over Aiden. She sat up, picking up her phone to see it was Elli.

“Elli Adler! I’ve been waiting to hear from you,” Fallon gushed. She had been sitting on pins and needles waiting for the proofs from the campaign. Elli had said she would have them to her as soon as possible, but it had been three days and Fallon was freaking out.

Like always.

Elli’s laughter rang over the line and Fallon smiled. “Fallon Parker, it is mighty hard to edit pictures, be pregnant, take care of a nine month old AND run a hockey club. Just saying.”

Fallon laughed. “I’m just pickin’, are you done?”

Elli laughed again. “Of course I am, that’s why I’m calling you. Janet is sending you the 10 proofs. I am really happy with these and I’m sure you will be too. After you love them, send them to get printed.”

“Awesome, can’t wait to see them! Are they good?”

Elli let out a breathy sigh. “They are exquisite. I swear Fallon, y’all are flippin’ gorgeous together. I was actually getting turned on watching y’all make out!”

Fallon giggled as her body warmed from head to toe. It had been a long couple of weeks of not having Lucas inside her, or on top of her, or anything with her. She was beyond ready, and they needed to find time to do that.

“You’re making me blush Elli!”

Elli giggled. “Take a look at them, let me know.”

“Wait, answer me this,” Fallon said quickly since she thought Elli was going to hang up.

“What?”

“How’d it feel being back behind that camera?”

Elli was quiet for a moment and then said, “It felt fantastic, and I didn’t realize how much I missed it.”

“Aw, you gonna quit and go back to it?”

Elli let out a laugh. “It’s funny you say that cause that’s what Shea asked.”

Fallon smiled. “So are you?”

“Not right now, I might talk to Papaw about taking it easy, especially with baby number two coming, but I love running the team. I love the guys and I love the business aspect. I feel important.”

Fallon nodded. “I know what you mean babe. Okay, well I’ll let you go. I’ll call you soon.”

“Alright, bye.”

Fallon hung up the phone and went to her e-mail to see that Janet had made quick work of sending her the pictures. Just as Fallon opened the e-mail, Lucas flopped down beside her, breathing hard.

“Our son tried to drown me!”

Fallon giggled as she looked over at him. Her eyes traveled down his perfectly ripped body, causing her toes to curl. Jeez, he made her hot with one glance!

“You’re fine. How’s his cast?” she asked, looking back at her phone. She had to look away, or no telling what would happen.

“Fine, it’s sealed up well. My mom taught me how to do that.”

Fallon nodded with a small smile. She was about to say that Molly knows best when a picture of her in Lucas’ arms, kissing him senseless, came up on her phone. She took in a quick breath, a bright smile on her face as she scrutinized everything about the picture. It was perfect — the colors they wore, the backdrop, the hockey bag at their feet — and then them. They were gorgeous. Elli was right.