Chapter Two

“Ugh.” Tawny said.

Wade rolled over to face her. “You okay?”

“My stomach.” She said.

“If you’re going to throw up can you please do it on your side of the bed?” he asked.

Tawny rolled her eyes. “Tell me again why I married you.”

“My amazing looks? My sparking personality?” Wade suggested.

“No, that’s not it.” Tawny said. “Oh! Now I remember.”

“Yes…” Wade said.

“I found out that you worked with *NSYNC and I wanted to meet JC.” She said.

Wade hit Tawny’s arm. “Hey now.”

Tawny quickly jumped out of bed and headed to the bathroom.

“Jeehz Tawny I didn’t hit you that hard.” Wade said.

Tawny didn’t answer.

“Tawn?” he called. “Tawny?”

A few minutes later Tawny emerged from the bathroom.

“What happened?” he asked.

Tawny climbed back into bed. “You said not to throw up on you.”

A look of concern washed over Wade’s face. “Sweetie, what’s wrong?”

“Something didn’t sit right.” She said.

“MOMMA!” Kaylee screamed.

Tawny groaned. “I can’t move.”

“Be right back.” Wade said.

Tawny rolled over. Being sick was no fun, especially when you have a very active four-year- old and a husband who had to work. Wade walked back into the room.

“She okay?” Tawny asked.

Wade nodded. “Are you okay?”

Tawny shook her head. “Can you stay home today?”

Wade sighed. “I would if I could.”

“I can’t take care of Kaylee.” Tawny said.

“I’ll call Justin. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind coming over.” Wade said.

Tawny looked at the clock. “It’s 8:30.”

Wade shrugged. “The boy has to wake up sometime.”

Later that day….

Justin walked into Tawny’s room and collapsed on the bed next to her.

“Rough day Justy?” Tawny asked.

Justin nodded.

“Your daughter has way too much energy. She’d give Chris a run for his money.”

“Welcome to my life.” Tawny said.

“Feeling better?” he asked.

Tawny nodded. “Much.”

“Good. Then you can help me out.” He said.

“With that?” she asked.

“Well…it’s about me and Emma.” He said with mysterious tone in his voice.

“Justin…” Tawny warned.

“Don’t push me Tawny. I’m a man on the edge.” He said.

“Sorry. I’ll be good.” She replied.

“As I was saying.” Justin continued. “Now you have to swear to secrecy Tawny.”

“I swear. Come on Justin, you’re killing me.” She said.

“I’m going to ask Emma to marry me.” Justin said.

Tawny stared at him in disbelief. “No way.”

“Way.” Justin replied.

Tawny threw her arms around him. “Finally! Oh, this is so exciting.”

“Calm down killer. Now you have to keep quiet. Not a word to anyone, even Wade.” He said.

Tawny nodded. “Scout’s honor. What do you need me to do?”

“Well…” Justin said.

Chapter 3