*Matty smiled and gave her a look over. Yep it was a very good idea he came, other wise he would have missed how beautiful his wife looked tonight. After all these years he still felt that tumble in his stomach when ever he saw her smile.* "I did but it got called off. So I rushed here as soon as I finished reading the twins a story."

*Even though he was gone a lot he made sure to read Noah and Emma a story before bed every night. If he ever missed or were late the two would hunt him down and beg him until he did read to them. But he would never miss that appointment. Leaning down he made it look like he was kissing Marie's cheek again but he really whispered. Why is Carter dressed like a Christmas treat?*