Finding Home Pt. 21b

She squealed, and came to Andy and hugged him. "Thank you, thank you, thank you! That was so awesome. You guys sounded really good."

"You're welcome," smiled Andy. "Do you sing? Your brother has an amazing voice."

She nodded excitedly. "Eden told me you know the Louisa Wendorff 'Blank Space/Style' mashup."

"I do. My sister and I sang that together when we were in high school. How old are all of you?" he asked the three girls.

JoJo answered with a mouth full of pizza. "I'm 15. Mallory and Em are 17. I'll be a sophomore and they're going to be seniors," she swallowed her pizza. "Just so you know, if Sara ever dumps you, I called dibs," she smiled.

"O hell no, little sister," retorted Sara in her best Brooklyn accent. "Your skinny ass did not just say that in front of me."

Kail laughed loudly. "JoJo, you just got a taste of M&M's. Trust me, you don't want a face full of that. No way Omaha prepares you for Brooklyn."

Andy saw Emma glaring at her sister, and motioning to Sara.

JoJo turned to Sara. "I'm sorry Sara. Syd's told us really great things about Andy - actually about all of you. We know that it took Cooper getting Andy'd to finally ask our sister out; and we really like Cooper. In fact, we're kinda hoping they get married," she grinned madly.

"Thank you," said Sara. "Now, who's ready for ice cream?"

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At 9:30 PM, Andy got the last of his things out of the truck. He grabbed a quick shower, and came into the Commons wearing his Batman sleep shorts and a tank top. He chuckled when he heard a chorus of wolf-whistles coming from the sectional where the six women were sitting.

"Rex, we'll try to keep it down," said a smiling Eden.

"I've slept through artillery barrages. I should be alright," he smiled.

"I'll walk you up, baby," said Sara.

Andy smiled and walked over to Kail and gave her a hug and a kiss on the cheek. He did the same for Eden, and then offered Sara his hand. The three guests giggled as he did this. Sara looked at him and raised her eyebrows. Andy moved to each girl and kissed her hand - wishing them all a good evening. All three girls turned bright red, and JoJo protested that her hand was fine, but her cheek would be better. Andy compromised and kissed all three on the head before he and Sara made their way up.

"You look tired," said a concerned Sara.

"Too much adrenaline early in the day," lamented Andy. "No real release, and no nap to recharge. I'm getting old, Bellissima," he protested.

She giggled. "We'll get our guests to bed soon. We still have to shoot tomorrow. Did you see CeCe's text?"

Andy nodded. "I like the later start time. I'll go lift with the hockey team at 6 AM. Meet you for breakfast at 7:30?"

She kissed him. "Absolutely. Andy, thank you for today."

"My love, you are quite welcome. I love days that begin and end with you," he smiled. "I want to run something past you quickly: how would you feel about Andre and Juliette staying in our house this summer? They wouldn't have to rent a place. For that matter, we could let Jake and Gracie stay there as well."

Sara nodded. "I think it's a great idea, Andy. I'll tell Juliette in the morning," she paused and then whispered. "If you're not too tired, and if I can be quiet - would you be up to me waking you up when I come to bed?"

He grinned. "Lady, if I'm not dead - I'm always up for you waking me up."

Andy lowered himself into the bed, and Sara kissed him one last time.

"Do you know how long Grace's parents are staying?"

"I do. They're going back on Sunday afternoon."

Andy nodded. "So, I guess we won't get to see how many Anchor wings Power Girl can demolish," he chuckled. "Please remind me tomorrow to cancel our reservation for Saturday night."

She nodded. "I love you baby. Sleep tight."

"Get your fine ass in this bed and I will," he growled, and gently slapped her backside.

Sara giggled, and treated him to some extra wiggle as she went downstairs.

Andy was asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.