I'm back with the sequel to slow burn.!

For those of you who read my teaser on my facebook account, I hope this chapter answers all your questions!

1 year later

I rolled over and went to pull Letty closer but instead of a body I met air. Frowning I opened my eyes and looked around the room. It was still dark so I knew she couldn't be far. Then I heard it, a quiet whimper from the next room.

I tossed back the covers and got up, sleepily stumbling from my room to the one next door.
I paused at the open door watching Letty rock the tiny whimpering bundle in her arms. As if she knew I was watching she turned and gave me a tired half smile. I shook my head at her as I walked into the room, stopping next to her as I looked down at the awake baby in her arms.
"Sorry I didn't want to wake you." She said quietly.
"Letty I thought we agreed to do this together? You don't sleep, I don't sleep. That was our deal."

"I know but it seems pointless us both being sleep deprived." She said quietly, looking up at me guilty. I smiled down at her and shook my head.

"Pass him over. Let's see if I can get him to sleep." I said as I reached out to take Xavier from her. She handed him over willingly, stepping back with a tired sigh as she ran a hand through her hair.

"How long has he been up?" I asked quietly as I rocked him.

"A couple of hours." I raised an eyebrow at her.

"Hours? And you didn't come and get me? Letty." I sighed.

"I know, I know." She grumbled quietly.

We stood silently in the small room for ages, as I rocked Xavier hoping to lull him to sleep. He was fighting it. Every now and then I would see his eyes close before he opened them again a few seconds later. Letty seemed to notice so she flicked the night light off casting us both into darkness, the only light coming from the street lamp.

"Go back to bed, I've got him." I whispered.

"No I'm fine."

"Letty, go sleep. You've already been up half the night with him, and the last two nights, now let me take over." I said as I leaned down, pressing a kiss on her head. I heard her tired sigh, her body leaning into mine for a second before she nodded.

"Okay but wake me in a hour if he's not asleep." I made a small noise in the back of my throat which she must have taken for agreement. It wasn't. I wouldn't be waking her again tonight. Days with Xavier were fine. He'd nap when we put him down, feed without any hassle but the last few nights had been hard. He just wasn't settling.

I waited until I heard her walk back into the next room before I turned my attention back to the little guy in my arms.

"And you. What are we gunna do with you? You gunna sleep hmm?" I asked him quietly. All I got back in response was a cry.

"Shh." I soothed as I started pacing the room, gently patting his back and rocking him.

An hour later he still wasn't asleep and didn't look to be anytime soon. At least his cries had turned into grizzles. I sighed heavily as came to a stop and looked down at him.

"Okay buddy, come on its late and we both need sleep." I sighed as I leaned into the cot and picked up his blanket and dummy before I left the room and headed back into mine. From the small amount of light I could see Letty's silohette in the bed. I could hear also her breathing softly. Good, at least she was asleep.

Carefully I climbed back into bed beside her and placed Xavier on my chest, covering him with the blanket. He fussed for a second but then stilled after I put the dummy in his mouth. His gentle sucking and Letty's soft breathing was all I heard as I relaxed back into the bed, wrapping one arm around his back as I bent the other under my head. I felt Letty stir beside me but all she did was move closer to me before settling again with a content sigh. With a firm hold on the little body on my chest I let my eyes close for a minute.

"Aww."

"I think they had a rough night." I let out a quiet groan as I heard my sister's hushed voice somewhere close.

"They look so cute."

"It's creepy how cute this picture is right now." I heard Vince mutter.

"The only creepy thing right now is you lot staring and talking about us while we sleep." I muttered annoyed. The small weight on my chest reminded me of last night. Keeping my eyes shut I readjusted my hold on Xavier while Letty buried further into my shoulder with an annoyed groan.

"If you fucking wake him I'll rip you all a new one." She threatened and I grunted in agreement. I heard my sister giggle making me open my eyes slowly. I groaned quietly and shut my eyes again after I saw them all gathered at the end of the bed. My sister, Leon and Jesse, Vince and Emily.

"Rough night?" Emily asked me when I opened my eyes again.

"Mmhmm." I mumbled as I smoothed my hand down Xavs back when he moved.

"Alright guys, lets leave them to sleep." Mia spoke with a soft smile as she herded Leon and Jesse from the room. I looked over at Emily and Vince and gave them a tired smile.

"Thank you for taking him for us" Emily spoke as she stepped towards us. I lifted my hand up and let her take him from me.

"Anytime, you know that." I said as I pulled Letty closer to my side now I was baby free.

"He keep her awake?" Vince asked as he nodded to Letty who had fallen asleep again.

"All night. She wouldn't wake me, I'd always wake in the morning to find them both awake in the kitchen. We took turns last night. I don't know know how you both do it." I said honestly.

"Its not easy but I wouldn't trade it for anything." Emily spoke as she kissed Xavier's cheek.

"How was your weekend away?" I asked quietly.

"Amazing." She grinned.

"It was a much needed break but we definitely missed him. Seriously thank you both for offering to take him. We owe you one." Vince said as he wrapped an arm around Emily's waist and kissed his son's cheek. I smiled at the sight. I never picked Vince as the dad type but he proved us all wrong. He loved that little boy and his mother with everything he had.

"We'll leave you guys to sleep and take this little one back to bed." Vince spoke with a nod at me and I nodded back in appreciation.

"Thanks guys." I watched them leave the room, shutting the door behind them softly before I closed my eyes.

"Wanna know something funny." Letty spoke suddenly making me jump. She chuckled, throwing an arm over my chest as she cuddled into me making me relax again.

"What's that?" I asked softly, bringing my hand up to run through her hair.

"This weekend was a glimpse at what our life might have turned out like if that test had of come back positive a year ago." I chuckled softly and pulled her closer as I pressed a kiss to head.

"I can't believe that was a year ago, geez it feels like a lifetime ago."