“Why don’t you tell me all about the multiverse thing that you do? I would really love to know all about it.”

Tess smiles and gently takes Violet’s hand and gives it a gentle squeeze before smiling “Tell me about the other stuff that you enjoy to do. I am a really good listener.”

“I want to say yes but then I would feel like such a bad mum for admitting that I need a break from the twins when it was me who begged you for them to begin with.”

Tess exhales softly and then leans against Kate “But I’m so tired Darling, I haven’t slept through the night for months. I’m tired.”

“I don’t know, I think it was just a moment of me being silly. I’m sorry Darling, I don’t know why I said that.” Tess is looking into Kate’s eyes and smiles.

“I know we love our twins and I would do it all over again if we could. I was just thinking we could have a at home date night.”

“Yes please, that would be amazing Stephanie. Thank you.” Tess smiles and then waits until Stephanie is back in silence and exhales softly.

“So Violet. What is it that you like to do in your free time? Do you like to hang out with friends or chill in front of a movie or book?”

Tess lifts her eyes from Violet and looks at Stephanie before clearing her throat and then brings the book back towards herself.

“You know what Violet, why don’t I read the book instead and you can just listen to me reading the book instead. Would you prefer that instead, Violet?”

“I can’t say I completely blame them, it takes a lot to raise children especially in a time like this, it takes a lot of strength and dedication.”

Tess smiles and runs her fingers through Kate’s hair and gently grips Kate’s hair “Do you still think we made the right choice having the twins?”

“I’m sure that we will, maybe just not to the point it becomes frustrating for our own children.” Tess is looking into Kate’s eyes and smiles.

“I’d also be happy if our grandchildren consisted of fur babies, they can be just as adorable as human grandchildren can be Darling, right?”

“That scares me because then it means that I am old and I don’t want to get old but I also do because it means that I have lived a long, happy life with you.”

Tess puts her arms over Kate’s shoulders and lovingly kisses her lips “What if our children give us grandchildren, Darling?”

“I do agree, my love. I’m not sure I’ll ever be ready for all their firsts because the more firsts that they have the older they are getting.”

Tess wraps her arms around Kate’s hips and then lightly presses a kiss on Kate’s lips “Before we know it they’ll be teenagers and won’t need us anymore.”

“Then I promise to be right there and holding your hand on their wedding day.” Tess smiles and lovingly presses a kiss on Kate’s lips.

“You know what else would have you crying, my darling? Our little ones when they are going to big school. What do you think of that, Darling?”