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Post by libby on Aug 6, 2009 6:26:40 GMT -5
Libby started to laugh when Brendan said that she was his daughter alright, because she was acting a lot like he did when he was her age. She then giggled when he nuzzled his nose into her because it was tickling her because of his facial hair. “Tha’ tickles daddy, don’.” She tried to say between her laughing, but she loved it really. He was showing her so much affection, something she thought she would never get; well a daddy was someone she never thought she had. She still couldn’t believe she had a daddy and she was here with him now, even if it did take the death of her mom to have her dad in her life, which was why it was all so confusing for Libby.
When Brendan said that she could play with his hair anytime she wanted, she just smiled up at him. She liked that idea; it was just a habit she had gotten into when sitting on her mom’s knee, so she knew that she’d do the same thing with her dad. He also said he would read her bedtime stories and had she got all her stuff with her, or would he have to take her shopping. She didn’t get a chance to answer, because he then said he’d take her shopping anyway. Libby sat up a bit then, but still keeping her arms around his neck.
“I’ve got some things, mommy never had very much money, but I’d love to go shoppin’ with ya daddy.” She said in a serious voice, not just because she wanted to get new things, Libby had grown up knowing that she couldn’t always get everything she wanted, and she wasn’t a greedy girl, she just wanted to go shopping, so she could show off to everyone that she was with her daddy. Her daddy was taking her shopping. Not many kids could say they went shopping with their daddy. When he said she could get anything she wanted, she looked at him with her eyes open wide, “Anythin’ I wan’?” Then she looked up to the ceiling, and didn’t say anything for a few seconds, and then she looked back at him, “Sorry, jus’ drifted away, thinkin’ of everythin’ I could get.” She then giggled, “Am only teasin’ ya daddy, I’ve got the best gift I could wan’ righ’ here, righ’ now, an’ tha’s ma daddy.” She then went in closer to him and hugged him again.
When Brendan said he knew he loved her already, Libby thought she was going to cry again. It had been such a confusing and emotional day for her. However, knowing her new found daddy could admit he loved her already and she had only been there for about an hour or more was amazing. But as she looked into his eyes, she knew that she felt the same way. Saying it quite loud, that Stacey may have heard it from where she was Libby shouted, “I love ya daddy.” She hugged him as he pulled her closer to him. She was ten years old and she was sitting on her daddy’s knee and hugging him, but she didn’t care.
Libby giggled when Brendan said he was going to give it a god damned try putting plaits into her hair. Hearing him say he was stubborn, she knew that she was his daughter, because she was stubborn as well. She knew she was, and she didn’t need anybody to tell her that. “Alrigh’, ya can try it now then.” Libby challenged him, as she bent down into her bag, pulled out her hair brush and handed it to him. “Put plaits into ma hair.” She said and grinned at him. She wondered how her hair would look by the time he had finished messing around with her hair. No doubt Stacey would have to fix it for her, although she should really give him a chance.
When Brendan said he would run his hands through her hair, she only had to ask and that sometimes she wouldn’t even have to ask, Libby just smiled at him. She was still finding it difficult to believe she was here with her daddy. Just then Stacey had come back in with their drinks and Libby had thanked both Stacey and her daddy. Libby just giggled when Brendan said she was a right little lady, because she had agreed with Stacey about meeting all the family at once being overwhelming for her. She laughed even more when Brendan said that he was going to say as much to Stacey until Libby had got in first. When Brendan said they’d take their time, and that she had plenty of time to meet them all, she was still quite excited about the prospect of more of a family, “Don’ wan’ it to take too long though. Wanna meet ma grandparents an’ ma aunt soon, please?” She said giving Brendan the pleading puppy dog eyes. Although, she had a feeling she wouldn’t need those with Brendan.
After she had asked Brendan about why her mommy hadn’t told them about each other, and began to cry again because she was so confused, he said he didn’t know why, but that she was in his life now and he wasn’t going anywhere and she’d get all the love she needed right there. She actually already knew that, just with the way he had been with her since she had arrived. She then felt him kissing the top of her head again, which she loved. She was going to say something, when she felt Stacey’s hand on her arm and then she too began to speak. So she moved her position slightly so she could see Stacey’s face and listened to what she had to say too.
Libby stopped crying then, after what Stacey had said, it seemed to make sense to Libby, even for a ten year old girl. She then moved herself, so that she was still sitting on Brendan’s knee, but she was sort of between Brendan and Stacey and then she smiled at Stacey, before giving her a proper hug and said quite clearly, “Thanks Stacey, I know nobody can replace her, but I think I could love ya like a mom, if ya’d have me.” She meant it too. Libby knew she didn’t really know either of these people very well right now, but she knew already she loved her daddy, and if her daddy was in love with Stacey, and she could see that he did, then Libby knew she would learn to love Stacey like a mom, and then she would have a family again.
Then she heard Brendan call her Button and say that he loved her, and his family very much and it wasn’t ever going to be any other way. “Button? Tha’ ma nickname like ya call Stacey, Bambi?” She asked, but didn’t wait for an answer, “I love it, and I love ya too, daddy.”
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Post by brendan on Aug 6, 2009 8:02:50 GMT -5
When Libby said that it tickled and he wasn’t to nuzzle into her like that, he couldn’t help himself from doing it all the more. “Ah, now I’ve found somethin’ tha’ tickles ya." But he only done it another couple of times, and then stopped, after all, he didn’t want to hurt her or annoy her, although he had a feeling that he would never annoy her, and he certainly wouldn’t hurt her, not on purpose anyway.
When Libby said she had some things but Faith never had much money, Brendan felt his heart tighten slightly. Because of course, if he had been aware of Libby he’d have made sure he looked after Faith. Even if she hadn’t wanted to be with him, he’d have made sure he paid for his daughter’s keep and she would have been so spoiled. However, he had plenty of time to spoil her as often as he liked now. “Well, I’d love to take ya shoppin’, so we’ll go shoppin’.” Brendan replied, and then watched as she looked up at the ceiling for a few seconds and wondered what she was thinking, but when she spoke next, Brendan couldn’t do anything but laugh.
“Well, like I said, ya can get anythin’ ya wan’.” But what she said next, completely melted him, it was probably one of the sweetest things anybody had said to him for a long time, well apart from some of the things Stacey had said to him, but that was different. “Well, I think I’ve got maself one of the best gifts righ’ here, righ’ now an’ all.” With that he hugged her tightly to him again. Running his hands through her hair once more, it really was taking him all his effort not to cry again, he was just filled with so much happy emotion.
When Libby shouted that she loved him, Brendan could feel himself beaming from ear to ear, and a glow ran over him. It was the best feeling ever, to have his new found daughter tell him she loved him, even though they had only met an hour or so earlier. “An’ I love ya too Libby.” He shouted back and laughed, as he hugged her to him again. When he had said he would give it a god damned try putting plaits into her hair, she challenged him, bending down into her bag and pulling out her brush for him and told him to put plaits into her hair. “Alrigh’ then, I don’ know, yer here fer an hour, an’ yer demandin’ me to do stuff already.” He said and laughed, as he took the brush, and then sat her more forward on his knee as he began to brush her hair through. He did that several times, making it even, before parting it down the middle, so he now had one hand with a bunch of hair in it. He split the hair into three sections and began weaving each section around the other, he’d seen his mother put plaits into Debbie’s hair when she was a kid, so he was sort of doing it from memory. Two minutes later, he was finished the one side, “Righ’ there, it’s done, got somethin’ to hold it in place?” He asked her, grinning and kissing her cheek. “An’ bring out somethin’ to hold the other one in place an’ all.” He added, and laughed, it wasn’t so bad. See, she didn’t need Stacey to do it.
After Stacey had came in and said that maybe she should meet all the family bit by bit, and Libby had agreed, she had also then said, she didn’t want to wait too long to meet them. She wanted to meet her grandparents and her aunt soon. He saw her pleading eyes, but she didn’t need to use them on him. He was already won over. “Yeah, ya can meet yer grandparents and Aunt Debbie, real soon, I promise ya. They’ll be over the moon to meet ya, I know tha’ fer sure.”
After he had tried to explain about Faith not telling them about each other, Stacey had then spoken, and he was glad for her input, because he felt he was struggling slightly, and although Libby didn’t respond to what he had said, he was sure she understood. However, she did respond to what Stacey had said and his heart melted when he saw her move slightly, so she was now between them both, but still sitting on his knee, and she then hugged Stacey and what she said to her, well it meant the world to Brendan, so he could only imagine how Stacey must have felt to hear those words from Libby.
When she questioned the name Button, asking if that was her nickname like he called Stacey, Bambi, he laughed a little. Then she said she loved it, and she loved him. “Yeah, tha’s righ’, an’ am glad ya love it, an’ I love ya too sweetheart.” He said softly as he hugged Libby and Stacey once more.
When Stacey said those kind words to him about being a great father, he hugged Stacey to him even tighter, “Thanks Bambi, tha’s real good of ya to say tha’. But I think ya’ll do a good job of helpin’ me ya know.” He said softly, as he hugged the both of them to him. He really was enjoying this family scene, and he knew he was never going to feel any differently. After a short while, Stacey then asked about lunch, because she was starving. Brendan realised that time had got away with everything, and he realised he was hungry himself.
“Tha’ migh’ be a good idea Bambi, if ya don’ mind? I’d make somethin’ maself, but I think I’ll get Libby sorted into her room if tha’s alrigh’?” Brendan said, as he leaned over and kissed Stacey on the lips gently and then stood up with Libby still in his arms. He was going to take her to her new bedroom. He’d have to get it all pretty for a young girl, but it would do her for now.
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Post by Anastacia Potter on Aug 6, 2009 17:54:53 GMT -5
Stacey spoke to Libby about her thoughts on the subject of why her mum didn't say anything. She saw Libby moved over slightly to look at Stacey when she spoke. Stacey saw that Libby stopped crying, which Stacey felt had to do with what she had just said to her. At that moment Stacey felt proud. Maybe she did have the knack with kids to calm them down. With that thought, Stacey smiled briefly. Then she saw Libby move over so that she was closer to Stacey, but still sitting on Brendan's knee. Then Libby gave her a good hug. Stacey listened to her saying thank you for what she had said. The next thing she said to Stacey made her feel tears well up in her eyes. Libby said that she could love Stacey like a mum if she let her. Stacey flung her arms aroud the little girl, and sobbingly said, "Of cause you can Libby. I will be for you for whatever you need, sweetie." Stacey liked the thought of being her mum, with not being her biological mum.
Stacey moved apart from Libby, and gve Brendan a smile, though her tear stained face. She quickly wiped them away, laughing a little. Stacey had to laugh again when Libby questioned her nickname, also mentioning the one that Brendan used for Stacey. Her memory then went back to that night, when he started calling her Bambi. She had felt special, as she had never had a nickname from anyone at all. Then Stacey listned to Brendan reply to Libby. Just hearing him say that he loved Libby, made Stacey feel that this was definately a special day for everyone involved. And then once again, Stacey was in a tender embrace with Libby and Brendan. It felt good to Stacey, and she knew that this was the start of something great for all of them.
Stacey had meant everyone about that Brendan was going to be a great father. She could see it already with him with Libby. Even if it was only a short time so far, Stacey just knew deep down that he was going to be great. When he said that she will do a good job helping as well, Stacey smiled. "I hope so. Haven't had much, or any, experience with kids, so maybe Libby can be the experiment on my parenting skills." Did Stacey just say that? Parenting skills? She was even married to Brendan, and she was already claiming Libby as her own. What was she thinking?
When Stacey had mentioned lunch, Brendan said it was a good idea, and asked if she didn't mind getting it ready so he could get Libby settled. Stacey shook her head, "No worries B. I can do that. You get Libby settled, and I will call you guys when it is done. Okay?" Then Brendan kissed her on the lips. It had felt like forever since he had done that today. But today was a bit of a wirlwind, what with him being introduced to his daughter for the first time. It had also been quite an emotional one.
Stacey kissed him back quickly, wanting to do more, but knew there was a child now in the house, so she restrained herself. She would keep it for later. With Libby in his arms, Stacey smiled at them, and then headed out to the kitchen. She thought, on the way to the kitchen, that Libby's room wasn't too close to their own, as she didn't want to scare Libby with the sounds that might come out of there, even though she probably knew about sex and what not. Well Stacey knew all about that before she was ten, so hoped she did.
Stacey rummaged through the fridge, and found some chicken, cheese and bread. Placing all this on the cutting board, Stacey began to make the sandwiches. Would this be someting that she could get used to? Making lunches for the kids. There she went again, thinking about the future. Stacey would have to stop thinking about it, and talk to Brendan about it. She was still young, but had thought about what she would love, and that was to actually settle down, and leave her past shit behind. With all this future stuff, she wondered if it would end up being Brendan who would be 'the guy'.
Stacey finished the sandwiches, cut them, and put them on a big plate. Placing this plate on the tray she usesd earlier, along with three smaller plates, Stacey decided to take them up and see how Libby likes her room. So going up the stairs, she soon heard voices, and headed in that direction.
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Post by libby on Aug 9, 2009 10:22:40 GMT -5
Libby had told Brendan not to nuzzle into her because it tickled, but she secretly liked it, so when he did it all the more, she just went into a fit of giggles. When he said he had found something that tickled her, she just giggled all the more. She really was bonding with Brendan and inside, she was so happy to finally have a dad. It really hadn't taken long for her to bond with him, and it hadn't taken long for her to know she loved him as a daddy already.
She couldn't wait to go shopping with her daddy. She had never been on a proper shopping spree before, because her mom couldn't afford it. Libby was of course teasing Brendan with the whole thinking of what she could get, but he had then told her that he meant what he had said, she could get anything she wanted. It was nice to hear that, but she knew she wouldn't ask for everything she saw. Although, she had a feeling if she showed that she liked something, he would probably buy it for her anyway.
When she had said he was one of the best gifts she could have right there and then, he had said the same thing about her and then hugged her to him. She hugged him back, and kissed him on the cheek, right on one of his dimples. She felt his hands run through her hair again, and she sighed gently. It felt good to bond with him, and not to think of him as a stranger, which was how she felt when Gareth had first spoken to her earlier that day about bringing her here.
She had then burst out loudly that she loved him, and when he said he loved her too, she knew she was going to love being a part of his family. When she had challenged him and asked him to put plaits into her hair, she had to giggle at his response. "Well tha's wha' daughters are fer, to wrap their daddy's round their finger." She said all serious and then giggled again. She had heard her grandfather on her mom's side say that to her a couple of times before he had died. She then felt Brendan sit her more forward on his knee and soon he was brushing her hair through.
She just sat there, smiling, not saying anything, as having her brushed and worked with was relaxing to Libby. Soon, he was asking her for something to hold it in place. She just giggled, it seemed to feel alright, so she figured he was good at it after all. She went into her bag, pulled out a couple of hair bands and passed them to him, grinning. "Feels good tha' does, ya can do it all the time." She replied, and then sat with her eyes closed as he fixed up the other plait.
When Brendan agreed that she could meet her grandparents and Aunt Debbie real soon, she grinned. "Good, cause I ain't ever had any aunts, uncles or cousins afore." She really couldn't wait to meet them all, eventually, but she really wanted to meet her grandparents and Aunt Debbie the most. Probably because they were a first connection to her, rather than an uncle or aunt who was actually her dad's aunt and uncle.
Libby hadn't said much to Brendan about his explanation of her mom, she understood, but she didn't think it was necessary to say anything. However, when Stacey had spoken, that was when she said something. She was glad when Stacey replied and said that of course she could love her like a mom, and that she'd be there for her when she needed her. She had then put her arms around her and Libby had even heard her cry, there was so much emotion going on between them all, it was rather emotional. "Thanks Stacey, am gonna love havin' ya as a mom." She said grinning, thinking that she really did have a wonderful new family.
Libby could only grin again as Brendan agreed that Button was indeed her nickname and that he was glad she loved it, and he loved her too. She had a feeling he would tell her how much he loved her all the time, which was nice, but inside, she knew it, he didn't have to say it all the time.
The next thing Libby knew, she was being carried up the stairs in her daddy's arms to her new bedroom. They must have passed at least five bedrooms, the house was massive. He had pointed to the room which was his and Stacey's and then four rooms along, he stopped and placed her on her feet and then gently pushed the door open.
Libby's eyes went wide open again. It was gorgeous. A huge double bed, just for her. It was one of those four poster beds as well, it was brilliant. A dressing table, wardrobe, lots of drawers. It might not have any of her books, or dolls or teddy bears yet, or games, not that she had many of either, but it was still perfect for her.
"I love it daddy, it's brilliant. I ain't ever had a room this big afore." She said as she sat down on the edge of the bed. She then watched as Brendan began unpacking the little clothes and items that she had and putting them away into their respective areas.
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Post by brendan on Aug 9, 2009 11:51:47 GMT -5
Brendan chuckled at Libby's words when she said that daughters were made for wrapping their daddy's round their fingers. He kissed the top of her head again then. "Well ya've certainly got me wrapped round yer finger already." He replied, and grinned, those dimples of his in force. He really was truly loving this. He had a daughter, and maybe if he'd known about it all those years ago, at the time it would have been a shock, but he knew that he'd have wanted to be a part of her life and in many ways, he wished she had been a part of his life, but they were both a part of each other's lives now and that was all that mattered. "Oh, so I met yer challenge then?" Brendan said with a slight laugh, when she passed him hair bands and told him he could do it all the time. He was glad to hear her say that though, like she trusted him, and it felt good to know that she felt that way. He tied the band round the plait he had fixed, and then within a few moments he had plaited the other side and tied the band round it. He have her back her brush, and grinned at her. "Well, there we go an' didn' do such a bad job either." He said constantly grinning and feeling proud of his achievement. He was going to love doing her hair he realised, and alright, maybe there would be a few styles he'd need Stacey's help for, but he'd cross that bridge when he came to it. "Well, ya've got plenty of them in this family alrigh', an' ya'll meet them all soon enough." Brendan replied, when Libby said she didn't have any aunts, uncles or cousins before. Must have been difficult for Faith, to have been a single mom, and not to have much of a family around her to help. Even though it was her choice to keep Libby from him, it made him feel guilty to know he could have done more to support her. Brendan was once again choked, when he saw how Libby reacted to Stacey, and saw how Stacey was happy but with tears in her eyes. It was just like the emotion he had been showing a short time ago. It felt good to Brendan to see that they were both bonding as well, especially when Libby said she'd love having Stacey as a mom. "An' I think she'll be a great mom an' all." Brendan said, and went into deep thoughts of how it would be like, and how good it would be for him and Stacey to have their own kids as well as Libby. However, he also knew that Stacey was young, and now that did have a child, he would never pressure Stacey into having any, it would be her decision. But it was at that moment Stacey mentioned Libby being her experiment on her parenting skills. Brendan looked at Stacey with a raised eyebrow, and grinning so much those dimples were on show with force once more. "Is tha' righ'? Fancy addin' to the family do ya Bambi?" He asked, and winked at her. Like he had just thought before, he'd love to have kids with Stacey, but he'd never force her. It made him then think that maybe he should start seriously thinking about asking Stacey to be his wife, but at the same time, he didn't want to scare her away. "Thanks Bambi." Brendan replied when Stacey agreed to make lunch while he got Libby settled, when he had kissed her, she kissed him back, which made him smile. He really did love his little family. "Oh, an' look, see wha' I done?" He said, as he then lifted up both of Libby's plaits in his hands. "All me, am kinda proud of maself ya know." He said and grinned, as he then stood up and took Libby upstairs to where her bedroom was going to be. He pointed to his and Stacey's room, "Tha's Stacey and I's room, an' this one..." He said, as he walked along another four rooms, "Is gonna be yer room." He then placed Libby onto her feet and gently pushed the door open. He could see she was impressed with the room. Then she said she loved it and it was brilliant and she hadn't a room that big before. "Well am glad ya love it Button. Jus' ya sit there an' I'll put these away fer ya. An' I'll get the decor all girliefied soon enough." He said and laughed, as he put away her clothes into the wardrobe and drawers, and then put her hair stuff onto the dressing table. He then lifted out her small amount of books, teddies, dolls and placed the books on the book case, and the teddies and dolls on one of the chairs beside the bed. He then put the games into drawer at the bottom of the wardrobe. He shook his head then, she really didn't have that much at all. "We're definitely goin' shoppin' tomorrow." He would take the day off work for it. Being Assistant Editor of The Chronicle, it was easy to take days off when needed. Just then he could hear Stacey's footsteps coming along the corridor. "We're in here Bambi." He said and that was when he saw it. Right at the bottom of the bag he had been unpacking, it looked like a photograph. He picked it up and his eyes began to water. He knew it was Libby, and she only looked about three or four in it. "Ya looked so cute there, an' I missed it all." He said as he sat down on the bed next to Libby and hugged her to him, as the tears began to fall again. He then passed it to Stacey as she walked in, "Look at tha'." He said, and then he turned to Libby, "D'ya mind if I put tha' in ma wallet?" He asked, he wanted to show everybody at work that he had a daughter, and that was how she looked, he would soon make sure to get another photo soon, to put next to it. The Photograph Brendan Found
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Post by Anastacia Potter on Aug 9, 2009 19:15:31 GMT -5
Stacey felt a blush come over her, when Brendan responded to her, asking if she was going to add to the family. Those dimples and that smile just made her blush even more. "Well, you know never know, do you Dimples." She gave him a playful nudge. Yes, she thought, you never did know what will happen in the future, but Stacey did hope that she would be with Brendan forever.
When Brendan thanked Stacey for making the lunch, she smiled, "No worries." Again that smile just hit her again. It was like sunshine inside the house most days. Then Brendan pointed out what he had done to Libby's hair, lifting up the two plaits. All Stacey could do was giving his a small round of applause. "Well, I can see you are quite proud. Normally it is the womans' creativity with the hair stuff. But it looks like you will do just fine on your own in that department." Well he was creative in many ways, and this was just another to add to his long list. Stacey didn't want to rattle off all the things he could do, as some were rather private.
Stacey went to the kitchen, while Brendan took Libby up to see her new room. When Stacey was finished, she headed up the stairs hearing voices. Walking passed her and Brendan's room, she smiled. Maybe tonight she might just get lucky, what with him being in quite a good mood. Might lead to them having some fun of their own, after having some quality time with Libby. Then Stacey heard Brendan's voice, calling out to say where they were. So Stacey continued to walk to that bedroom.
She was soon met with a scene of Brendan hugging Libby, and with tears in his eyes. Oh no, what happened, she thought. But then as she got closer, and put the tray down on the bed, Brendan showed her the photo. As she looked at it, Stacey heard him ask Libby if he could have it to put in his wallet. She smiled at the picture. Libby was an awfully cute kid back then. That smile and dimple, so Brendan all over. Looking up at Libby, Stacey smiled at her. "Whoever took this picture sure captured you well. You were so cute." Then Stacey handed the picture back to Brendan, wondering what Libby would say. She hoped that she said yes.
"So. Who is hungry?" Stacey went to hand out the plates, and then took about 3 sandwiches herself, placing them on her plate. She didn't want to keep getting up and down the whole time. Just wanted to sit and then later help Libby and Brendan get the room just right. "So? Do I see a shopping spree on the cards tomorrow?" Looking around the room, Stacey saw it needed a nice touch to make it into a girly room for Libby. Though was Libby a girly-girl or a tomboy? Who know. Stacey knew that she was never really a girly-girl when she was this age, and would always hang around with the boys. Maybe that is why she got in so much trouble with them when she was older. She really could only blame herself for her antics.
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Post by libby on Aug 11, 2009 6:29:13 GMT -5
When Brendan had finished putting the plaits into her hair, and he spoke of meeting her challenge and then commented about not doing a bad job, Libby giggled. They felt good, and as she touched them, she could feel they were done right. It was great to know that her daddy would be able to put plaits in her hair. She could put her hair into a ponytail herself, and she could even put her hair into bunches, even if they were uneven at the back, but she always needed help with plaits. "They're great, ya done good." Libby said and leaned in to hug him again.
Libby just grinned showing off her own dimple when Brendan said she had plenty of family and would get to meet them all soon enough. She certainly hoped so. All at once, overwhelming, but a few at a time, definitely good fun. She began to wonder just how many cousins and aunts and uncles she would have. But she knew she'd find out soon enough, but she figured with the way her daddy was talking, she had a lot of them.
When Brendan said that he felt Stacey would be a good mom, Libby nodded her head. She had to agree, in the short time since she'd arrived, she could see Stacey would be a good mom because she didn't seem to mind her arrival, and she hadn't walked out on her daddy. So it was all a good sign. "She'll be a great mom." Libby said and grinned again. When her daddy spoke to Stacey about adding to the family, Libby knew what that meant, but she wasn't about to say anything, she just sunk into Brendan and hugged him more.
She sat on the bed like he'd suggested, and she watched as he began to pack away the few things she had. Then he said he would get the bedroom all girliefied for her soon enough. "I love it already daddy, but I'd sure love it if ya could." She said grinning as she threw herself back onto the bed. It felt so good. It was soft and bouncy and big and comfortable and it was all hers.
She sat up again when she heard Brendan speak about definitely going shopping tomorrow. She knew she was going to enjoy it. Just spending some time with her daddy would be brilliant, then she wondered if Stacey would be coming as well. She wanted Stacey to be a part of everything, just because she had come into Brendan's life, didn't mean he had to be there just for her and shut Stacey out, although looking at the way he had been acting already, he wouldn't do that to Stacey which made Libby smile.
"Alrigh' daddy, sounds good, can we go to McD's, ain't been there fer ages, an' I miss it." She said in a slightly sad voice, but still smiling. She had a feeling that he wouldn't say no, it seemed so far, that he was willing to do just about anything to make her more settled, and because of that, Libby knew the love she was feeling for him just now, would only get stronger and stronger.
Libby then heard footsteps and Brendan called out to tell her where they were. Stacey was soon in the room, but just after that, she saw her daddy with the photograph in his hand, which her mom used to carry about with her in her purse. He said she looked so cute there, and she blushed slightly, but couldn't help but tease him by saying, "An' I don' look cute now?" But she knew what he would say, so she giggled after it. He then asked if he could put the photograph into his wallet. She had hoped he would ask that.
Stacey then said that she was so cute and whoever took the photograph had captured her well. "Thanks Stacey, think it was done professionally, don' really remember." She watched as Stacey handed the photograph back to Brendan and then she smiled answering his question. "Sure ya can keep it in yer wallet, mom used to keep it in her purse, migh' as well keep up the tradition." Libby said and laughed.
"I'm hungry." Libby said and laughed, as she grabbed some sandwiches from the plate. After taking a few bites, she looked at Stacey, "Hmm, these are great." Then Stacey asked about a shopping spree tomorrow. "Yeah, daddy says we're goin' shoppin' tomorrow, an' yer comin' an' all ain't ya Stacey?" She looked at her and grinned, before nudging her daddy. It would be great for all three of them to go out shopping together, just like a proper family.
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Post by brendan on Aug 11, 2009 7:37:30 GMT -5
Brendan just hugged his daughter back when she leaned into him, hugging him, saying he did good with her plaits. He thought so. He was rather proud of his achievement and with Libby's reaction it would seem he should be proud. He could only sit there and grin, like the Cheshire cat, with those ever cute and irresistible dimples on show.
Brendan's heart melted again, like it had done many times since Libby had arrived, when he heard her say that Stacey would be a great mom. Maybe in time, Libby could see Stacey as her mom, and maybe even begin to call her mom. That would make Brendan's day, it would make him feel so good and make him believe he really did have a family. Then he would propose to Stacey, she'd hopefully say yes, they'd get married and then maybe they'd have a child of their own, a brother or sister for Libby. He knew he was getting carried away with his thoughts, but he couldn't help it. Stacey's voice pulled him away from his thoughts.
"Well tha' sounds like somethin' good to me." Brendan laughed a little after it, and playfully nudged Stacey back and winked at her, when she said that he never knew. One thing was for sure, he'd definitely want to marry her before having a child with her. Apart from the slip up with Libby, whom he hadn't known about, Brendan was rather old fashioned, marriage then babies. If he'd known about Faith being pregnant, he'd have did the right thing and proposed to her. If he had, would they still be together now? Would she still have died? But he shook his head, it was bad enough when he couldn't get Megan out of his head, he didn't want it taken over with Faith. He was with Stacey and he had a good thing with her, nothing was going to change that.
He grinned as Stacey spoke about the plaits he'd put into Libby's hair. "Yeah, am proud alrigh'. Although, I dare say there migh' be some styles ya'd hafta help me out on." He grinned and winked then, but yeah, like he thought earlier, he was proud of what he had been able to do, and he knew he would love sitting Libby on his knee, or have her on the floor between his knees brushing her hair and styling it to the best of his ability when ever she wanted it.
When he spoke of decorating the room for Libby and making it all girlie, she had of course said she loved it, but she'd love it if he could. He had already worked out earlier that she didn't seem to be the type of girl to want much, which was great, it meant Faith had brought her up well and she wasn't a spoiled child, but she was going to be now, and he didn't care. He had years to make up for and he was going to damn well do it, no matter what it took, and he knew, that no matter what he did for Libby and or what he bought her, she'd appreciate it all. She was that kind of girl. Already he was so proud of her.
"Well then, Disney Princesses her we come yeah?" Brendan said, wondering if that would be the kind of thing Libby would be into, she seemed at that kind of age, not too young, and not too old, just about the right age to appreciate that kind of stuff. So they would get Disney Princess bed set with matching curtains, and beanbag, lampshade, all that kind of stuff, and plenty more toys, games, teddies, books, anything she wanted basically.
"Yeah, sure we can go to McD's, ain't been there fer ages maself. It'll be fun." Brendan couldn't wait to take her shopping, to be able to walk along the streets with his arm around Stacey and his arm around Libby, all proud, looking out to everybody with that look on his face which said, 'I'm out with ma family an' am damn proud of them'.
Just then he heard Stacey come toward the room, and of course he had called her in to say where they were. He had been sitting on the bed at that point as well, because he had just found the photograph of Libby as a younger child. "Course ya look damn cute now an' all." He knew she was teasing him, but he had to say it. She was damn cute and he was damn lucky to have her in his life, now. He couldn't take the smile off his face as Stacey looked at the photo and then commented on how cute Libby looked and they had captured her well. "They did tha'." He agreed, and then listened as Libby told Stacey that she wasn't sure, but thought it was professionally done. It sure looked as if it was professionally done.
Libby then said he could keep the photograph in his wallet, as her mom had kept it in her purse. "Tha's jus' great Button, thanks. Am gonna be showin' tha' off ya know, to everybody I work with." He would too. In fact, when he was back at work the following day, after making sure Libby was in safe hands with either Stacey or his parents and he was going to publicly announce the fact he had a daughter in The Chronicle Newspaper. He then sat up a bit as he got his wallet out of his back pocket and placed the photograph on the opposite side of where he had one of Stacey. They were basically meant for bus passes, but Brendan didn't need those with his jeep, so family photographs were ideal.
"Thanks again fer makin' lunch Bambi." Brendan said as he sat down and ate some of the sandwiches, they were lovely. Then Stacey had asked about the shopping spree, and Libby had got in first with a response, which made him grin. "Yeah, course, gotta be a family event, wha' ya say Bambi?"
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Post by Anastacia Potter on Aug 13, 2009 3:02:36 GMT -5
Stacey heard Libby question Brendan, in a teasing way, asking wasn't she cute now. She laughed at that for a brief moment, and then Brendan said she sure was cute now. Stacey had to agree. "I agree with your dad. You were cute then, and you are still cute. But in a few years, I am sure, you will be gorgeous." Stacey wondered if she would turn out like Brendan, especially with his personality. She could already see a bit of him in her, including the way she talked. Stacey noticed Brendan continue to smile when she commented on the picture. Well, she wanted to put in some input, but not enough to just override the conversations that Brendan and Libby were having. She wanted them to bond more before she started to do that with Libby. Though Stacey knew that she would of cause get some time on her on with Libby. If she was anything like Brendan, they will get along well. Well, she hoped anyway. All Stacey could do was smile when Libby told Brendan that he could keep the picture in his wallet, like her mum did in her purse. When Libby laughed, Stacey thought that Libby was now talking about her mum a bit more light hearted, instead of getting upset when talking about her. When Brendan said that he would show off the picture of her to everyone he knew, all Stacey could do was nod and smile widely. "I know you will Brendan. You will not stop until everyone in that office has scene. I wonder if you did the same with my picture." Taking the wallet from him, Stacey had a look at her own. "You're welcome. It was the least I could do," Stacey replied when Brendan thanked her for making lunch. Then when Libby said she was hungry, Stacey watched her take a few sandwiches, and then take a bit, and coment that they were great. Stacey playfully tapped Libby on the knee. "I am glad that you like them." Stacey wasn't much of a cook, but she knew how to make sandwiches at least. "Maybe one day we should go on a picnic, and I can make more of these supposedly fantastic sandwiches." Stacey tooks some bites, and then asked if a shopping spree was on the cards. Libby instantly piped up, stating that they were going tomorrow, and asked if she was coming as well. Stacey was about to respond, when she watched Libby nudge Brendan, who then said that it had to be a family event. Well, how could Stacey knock back that little invite. Looking around, she then layed eyes on both of them, who were looking at her. "Why not! Sure, it will be fun." With that Stacey got up from where she was sitting, and sat beside Brendan on the bed. She put her arm around his waist. Turning to look at Libby, Stacey smiled. "I would love to come and help you pick out all the things you need to make the room your own. Whatever you need help with, you can count on me." She felt like she was part of this new family now. Stacey felt comfortable right where she was.
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Post by libby on Aug 13, 2009 19:15:02 GMT -5
When Brendan mentioned getting Disney Princess stuff, Libby's eyes opened wide and she grinned brightly. It would be brilliant to get her room with that kind of decor, her room back in Texas had just been very simple, but it had been her room and the best her mom could do and she loved it just the same. "Disney Princess stuff would be great, I'd sure love tha'." She had a feeling her daddy was going to spend a lot of money on her when they went shopping, not that she needed him to, but it felt good to know that he would do it, and he was doing it because he wanted to, not because he felt he had to.
When Brendan said that they sure could go to McD's, Libby grinned again. She was going to have so much fun on their shopping trip. "Yer the best daddy." She shouted, as she hugged him again. Why had she been so worried about meeting him? He was great, and Stacey was nice as well. She was definitely going to love being a part of this family. Meeting the rest of the family would be great, but right now, Libby was just concerned with her daddy and Stacey.
Libby just giggled when Brendan said that of course she still looked damn cute. She had been teasing him, but it was nice to hear him say it. When Stacey said she agreed with her daddy, but that in a few years she'd be gorgeous, Libby felt her face burning. But she then just looked at her and said, "Ya think so? Maybe I'll be jus' as gorgeous as ya are then."
Libby giggled again when her daddy said he'd be showing the picture off to everyone in work. "Tha's nice to know daddy." Libby replied, and giggled again, as she watched Stacey take his wallet to look at her own photo which he carried with him.
After Libby had told Stacey the sandwiches were great, she patted her knee and said she was glad she liked them. Libby just smiled brightly at her, as she continued to eat the sandwiches. "Yeah, a picnic, tha'd be great, eh daddy?" Libby said in an excited voice. It would just be another opportunity for Libby to show off her new family, whom she already loved.
They then got talking about the shopping spree Libby was looking forward to. She was happier still when Stacey agreed to go along, and said she'd help her pick out anything she wanted to help make her room look more fit for a girl. "Tha's awesome Stacey. Am gonna have a brilliant day with the both of ya tomorrow." Libby said, as she then stood up on the bed and then knelt down, so she was behind both Stacey and Brendan and hugged them both from behind, with her face popping between them both. "Y'all the best." She said and then giggled a little as she hugged them both again.
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Post by brendan on Aug 13, 2009 19:37:47 GMT -5
Brendan grinned at his daughter when she said Disney Princess stuff would be great. "Awesome, sure looks like I know ma daughter's taste already." He was messing about of course, but he still felt quite happy for getting it right on what she would like and want in her bedroom. What with that, and getting the plaits put into her hair earlier, he was feeling rather proud of himself. When Libby said he was the best daddy when he agreed to take her to McD's, he grinned again. "Ya reckon?" He asked, and then laughed a little, "Ain't doin' such a bad job fer a first timer then eh?"
It really had made him feel good knowing he was doing and saying all the right things to make Libby say he was the best daddy. Especially when they had only known each other for a few hours now. But those few hours already felt like a life time, and not in a bad way either. In a very good way, he felt as if he had always been in his daughters life. He wished he had always been in his daughters life.
"Yeah, I reckon yer righ' there Bambi, she's gonna be a stunner when she gets older." Then he chuckled when Libby said to Stacey she'd be just as gorgeous as she was. "I reckon I hafta agree with Button there Bambi, yer both ma gorgeous girls." He meant it as well.
He laughed out when Stacey said she knew he would show Libby's photo to everyone until they had all seen it. She really did know him very well, and that was good in a scary brilliant way. "Yeah, ya know me too well Bambi." When she then added if he had done that with her photo, he winked. "Wha' d'ya reckon?" He didn't just have a photo of Stacey in his wallet, he had one on his office desk, and soon enough he'd have a photo of all three of them on his desk.
"Well, I agree with Libby, I reckon a picnic is an awesome idea, we will definitely do tha' one day. Especially with the weather always bein' so nice here." Yet another opportunity to show off his little family. He was loving that word, family. He really ought to make it official. He would do that soon.
When Stacey put her arm around his waist, he used one of his free arms to go around her shoulders, pulling her into himself, as he listened to her talk to Libby about how she would be able to help her pick things. "Looks like we're gonna have a great day tomorrow." Brendan agreed, as he then wondered what Libby was up to when she stood up, and then he felt her kneeling down behind himself and Stacey and hugging them both saying they were the best.
With that Brendan put his hand up to put over one of Libby's own and with his other arm around Stacey's shoulder, he dropped it and reached for her hand and squeezed it gently, "We're all the best." He laughed a little after, that, and then just sat grinning, those dimples on powerful show, he had a family and he was the happiest man alive.
{ooc - I sort of worded this post to make it come to a close - up to you if you want Brendan's to finish it - or if you want to do a final Stacey post - but I plan to work on the Paris thread tomorrow after sleep.}
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