Spring Flowers

Steven chuckled "sure, maybe later on then" he said sipping his tea "by the way maam good tea" rasing his cup so they could see the white line where his ring use to sit. Walking back to the back door he smiled " Maybe when johns helping I could help Khaat to, ow I mean in the chorse department not the Jen thing" he said "the ranch dosn't have much to do to it apart from the barn and andrew's room thats about it" he turned to face them again "ya woudn't mind me helping right" he asked knowing full well the probably wouldn't.

"No, actually, I think that would be good for Khaat. Rob is so busy with Sparks, poor boy, working at all hours. Khaat wants to be there to help him, but Lord knows she is so busy herself with running St. Mungos and with the Wizengamot, poor girl doesn't have any time whatsoever to take care of herself, let alone this whole houseful of teens, not to mention her own daughter how is pregnant. She just has so much on her plate."

"Hm, "Rober mused, "Except food. She has her load of stress, but not a lot of food or exercise or fun on her plate. This should be one of the most beautiful wonderful times of her life, but she is being forced to take Abbey fro granted because she has so many responsibilities, and Rob is more comfortable taking her for granted. So, she has none of those beautiful evenings that I had with Kate where I just laid with her and just let my hand feel Khaat moving inside of her. She hasn't had any of that. She's been alone. So, well, I know Rob probably doesn't think much of how we've moved back into Khaat's life, but Rob just simply hasn't been there. So, well, she is my daughter. I refuse to let her feel abandoned. So here we are. I appreciate your friendship with her, Steven. No one as beautiful physically or in spirit should be alone and pregnant. Sometimes I'd like to shake some sense into that boy and let him know what he's missing out on, but well, Khaat wants everyone to bear off Rob and leave him alone. So, I follow her wishes. But yes, I would appreciate you helping to look out for her."

Steven nodded and drank his tea "yes maam I agree Janet was the said , I had to make ehr put ehr feet up , in the end she admitted she enjoyed being pmpered " he smiled , he coughed then drank his tea his thumb brushing the hamdel as he stood looking at them , they were rtight he hadn;t even spoken to rob since he had known her all these months in fact he didn't know what he looked like, and he was slightly annoyed a man should leaf Khaat in her condition alone. He undderstood no man married or not, should not do that. now in his mind he was making it his mission that Khaat would have a relaxing pregancy a he would do his best.

"That would be good for Khaat. She needs the opportunity to laugh and have fun and enjoy being pregnant, enjoy this time that is just really her and Abbey's. She needs the time to make memories for herself. And we all know Rob doesn't have an easy job as the chef of Sparks. It is a huge responsibility. He puts in a lot of hours. It is something that is just difficult for him to keep a balance in, and we know that. And she gives him even more slack than that in his life. But as far as I'm concerned, he doesn't need to come claiming to be a wonderful father when he just hasn't spent any time with Khaat while she's pregnant. It might be my prejudice, but its how I feel."

Steven looked at Robert "then its settled while she off and so am I we'll work to get this place ready for abby" he said poring more coffee he was adicted to it just as much as Khaat was , he glanced threw at John asleep "is he ok to sleep there?" he asked drinking his black coffee feeling with each sip more revived than the last.

"Of course," Robert smiled, "He's fine. The worst that could happen is that one of the cats may curl up on his lap. But everything else is perfectly safe. I would think what we need to do next is ask her what else she wants to do so she does not overextend herself. She is still a bit too thin for my comfort. She is getting much better, but she is trying. "

Steven nodded he agreed "I noticed the guttering needs clearing out maybe thats next and shes got a broiken pain of glass in her attic window too i could take care of that " he took another deep sip of his coffee feeling it slightly burn his tounge but he ignored it as it slid down his throat "I guess while john sleeping it makes me free to fix those things" he cupped the cup feeling the heat against his cool hands and smiled as he rembered janet saying his hands were the best thing in summer as they some how always stayed cool.

"She has a lot of tools and things in the garden shed. And it looks like the rain is letting up. That's a good thing. Whatever you find that needs fixing, just go ahead and do it. If you run into costs to get the repairs done, let me know. I have accounts at most of the Diagon Alley shops. You can charge it onto my account if you like. I don't ever have an issue paying for something for her or Katherine. But I'm sure you know how that goes. And I'd be glad to lend a hand if you need it. I know her mind is on doing the more ornamental things around here, but we really do need to take care of the practical stuff for her as well, don't we?"

Steven nodded "yeah " he smiled " don't worry about it " he said finishing his coffee "erm kathrine could ya do me a favore ... take a look at anderws room , yeah i know i just lost the bet but hey if it makes him happy who am i to complane" he chuckled then smiled at them both.

Katherine laughed heartily. "Well, now, Steven, it really isn't losing your bet if I don't actually do anything," she laughed. "And what Khaat doesn't know won't hurt her. Of course I'll take a look at his room. I'd be happy to do that. When would you like me to go see his room?"