raider nation

I'm not a businessman, i'm a business, man...

[valentina-garciab-blog]

"I mean, I guess if I gotta put up with your loud ass brother, and my crazy ass family, earlier than necessary, It’d be for you…." She smiled into their kisses, reveling in the way he patted her ass and hugged Alex tightly as she nuzzled his face. "If daddy keeps playin, we might have a whole basketball team on out hands, bebe." The toddler in her hands kisses her knows and laughed along with her causing her heart to flutter, just as Sloane grabbed her attention again. "What I forget?"

[sloanebennett]

"It could be genetic. Let's hope Alex doesn't fall under the same fate when he's older." What made him laugh was the fact that Val was absolutely correct. As if they weren't tired of caring for Alex and Rosie so far, another little one would surely be the cause of pulled hair down the road. Even if they were about as active as a pair of rabbits, he wouldn't want this moment shared with anyone else. When Sloane was able to compose himself, he kissed Vally on the lips numerous times, each peck was welcomed with his hand against her stomach. Nothing was there, of course, but he just couldn't help it. "I love you...So much, baby." He whispered, nuzzling her face and giving her face another kiss before blowing a raspberry against Alex's cheek. 

[valentina-garciab-blog]

Vally’s eyes widened, letting what Sloane had meant sink in. “But… But what about the people we invited, and the food, and all of it?” She wasn’t sure why she was objecting, she was finally going to be Mrs. Bennett, to put the ones before her to shame, to be with the one she loved for the rest of her life. The disbelief that washed over her now lifted her mood enough for her to smile, moving to kiss Sloane on his lips, then move to pick up Alex from him play pin as Rodrigo made a face and walked away. “Yeah well, I didn’t think they’d win when I made to be honest with you, but it gave me something to look forward to”

[sloanebennett]

"We're flying the whole family out, so I don't see a significant difference. But if you wanna wear a new dress I'll have Diane get in contact with Vera and see from there." Sloane was all about compromising, and with the time they had left before Val's figure would change to support the new baby, he needed to get things going now. After the kiss, he patted her ass a few times, smiling as he watched Alex climb into his mother's arms. "If I wasn't owning them, I'd be looking forward to the rare wins next season." Sloane teased his soon to be wife effortlessly. "You forgot something, by the way..."

[valentina-garciab-blog]

Vally gave him another look. “Wait, so we’ve had two kids outta wedlock already, and you just wanna wait again?” She shook her head and huffed. “Hell no. No, no, no, no. I’m not waiting to do this anymore, Sloane, I’m fuckin’ tired of waiting… We’re getting married, same day we planned, and that’s it…. I’ll just find another dress, but I’m not gonna put off being your wife no more. That’s what I want…” She sighed again. “Ten weeks, I counted and it makes sense… When the Raiders beat the 49ers, Baby.”

[sloanebennett]

"No, no..." Sloane was already on the defensive, throwing up his hands as he looked to her neutrally. "move the wedding up, as in earlier than we want it to. What's a few weeks early to us? More vacation time, I suppose." He was just as anxious as getting married as she was, but in order to get to that point, they had to get through this one. Ten weeks didn't seem that long ago at all, and thinking on it now made Sloane sit on the arm of the couch. He reached for Vally's body, pulling her closer where she was able to stand between his legs. "I remember. That might have been the best idea you've ever had." He looked up at her, smiling as he held onto her waist. Their agreement on the endeavors that would take place each time the team won a game were far in between. Literally. 

[sloanebennett]

[valentina-garciab-blog]

The jaws of her brother, and future husband were at the floor when she let go of her news, just as the Latina had expected. . She rolled her eyes, taking another bite of burrito before shoving the remainder into her mouth. She chewed the last bit as she waited for the boys to come to their senses Rodrigo making a face after Sloane’s joke about nutering. “Ew. You guys are gross.” He exclaimed as Vally rolled her eyes at the both of them, addressing Sloane with a curt. “Hmm, maybe? I don’t know, yah think? We’re getting married in like two months and I’m gonna have to pick out a new dress.”

[sloanebennett]

Sloane got up from his seat, putting Alex in his playpen once he was able to regain some focus. Afterwards, he plucked Rigo on the back of his head before making a face at the teen, which ended up doing the same before migrating somewhere else. "Do you wanna find another dress? I feel like we should push up the date instead." Sloane suggested while toying with his Navy ring. "How far along are you?"

[valentina-garciab-blog]

Valentina sighed, putting down the food, and giving her brother a look that read not to touch the it as she waked over to Sloane  nonchalantly. “Nah, papi, but something happened.” She said, looking down at him and taking another bite of her burrito. “I went to the doctor about my stomach pains and sickness and shit, and the good news is is that I’m not dying…” She shrugged watching Rio come nosing into the conversation, chips clearly taken from Vally’s bag without asking. She shot him a look and brought her gaze back to her Fiance and replied. “I’m just pregnant. Again.” 

[sloanebennett]

Sloane was in a warped version of his reality as Val spoke. Alex chewed on his Gerber cracker, ignorant to the fact that her news silenced Sloane greatly. He shifted his eyes over at Rigo, but it was only temporary. He should have taken in the signs; the way Val was so irate and odd up until this very moment. Instead of speaking, Sloane rubbed the side of his face silently with one hand, looking at his fiance as words failed to materialize. The bad part? This felt the same as when she announced her pregnancy with Alex, blindsided by his virile ways. Three kids, not even older than a year apart and they were on their way in making another trip down this road. "Maybe I should go in and get neutered one of these days." It was a joke with no signs of laughter on his behalf. Knowing that she was pregnant surely hindered some of their plans for the incoming year. 

[valentina-garciab-blog]

Valentina couldn’t believe she was going through this again, she hated making what was happening to her feel like a chore, but she knew for the whole of the year she was in for a wild ride, which was why after sulking over the alterations that were going to be needed in her wedding dress, she’d all but given up, driving to the Tito’s Tacos, the most authentic Taco place she could find in her part of town, and driving home, eating the first of many burritos while she was at the wheel of her Beemer. She got home, trudging through the door, bags in one hands and food in the other. She took another bite of her food as Rigo came over to her, making a beeline for the bag of food which she promptly lifted out of his reach. “Uh uh.” She told him, “This is mine, get your own. Where’s Sloane at?

[sloanebennett]

Work was chaotic. He wasn't going to spend too much time thinking on what needed to be done in the off season. Instead, Sloane focused on what was needed the most: his family. After putting Rosie in her crib for an afternoon nap, Sloan sat with Alex in his lap as he read to the toddler efficiently and animatedly. Alex could barely understand what was going on besides the nature behind Dr. Seuss's Hop On Pop, but he laughed and giggled as his father blew raspberries against his cheeks. It was easy to forget what the world was like when it came to his family, even though it was something he would most likely enjoy doing for the rest of his life. Just focusing on what was his, and nothing else. Hearing Val's voice, he looked up in her direction, twisting his head and observing her current expression with a curious eye. "I'm right here, babe." He told her. "Need anything?"

[valentina-garciab-blog]

So what the hell are you gonna do about it, huh?

Huh, Papi?

[sloanebennett]

You're lucky the season stopped a while ago...

Unless you wanna lay in bed all day again?

[valentina-garciab-blog]

You know exactly what it’s like, don’t play dumb.

[sloanebennett]

You play too much...

[valentina-garciab-blog]

Really? Because I clocked it when we conceived him on your desk, papi…

[sloanebennett]

It's like that, huh?

[valentina-garciab-blog]

At this point, I can’t even be shocked, C’mere.

[sloanebennett]

The shock factor flew out the window the night you told me you were pregnant with Alex. You come here...

[valentina-garciab-blog]

You’re damn so nasty….

[sloanebennett]

You kinda walked into that one. I'm so not sorry about it.

[valentina-garciab-blog]

A whole guest house, at thirteen? Boy if you don’t get all the way out of here. We can renovate as no one touches the kitchen. Once they start fuckin’ with pipes and shit, we have to eat out for a month…

[sloanebennett]

Yeah, well...wouldn't be the first time I'd be eating out...

[valentina-garciab-blog]

Give it twelve years, I promise it’s not going to be big enough.

[sloanebennett]

It probably won't. Maybe we can renovate it then, or just let her move into one of the guest houses nearby.

[valentina-garciab-blog]

Yeah, but you’re forgetting all the toys and she she’s got everywhere, not to mention all of here dressers and shit.

[sloanebennett]

True, but still...That's a big ass room, babe.

[dear-juliette]

Juliette couldn’t help but keep a big smile plastered across her face as she walked into the house. Going to medical school was quite the challenging decision to make, but she knew she’d put in all the work necessary to achieve her goals. Even though she should be getting back to school now, she made the detour to Sloane’s house. With everything going on in her life, she needed her family. 

"My trip was great! Many perks of being able to use a private jet again. And of course I can’t forget about my family. You’re my number one. Always." Julie said that, until she heard the excited giggles of her little brother from the other room. Gasping with excitement herself, Juliette ran over to where Alex was, immediately calling out his name and picking him up to give him a warm hug. "Big A! Oh I’ve missed you buddy!  I take it back, this little munchkin is tied for number one with my baby girl, Rosie. Sorry dad!" 

[sloanebennett]

Sloane felt elated as Julie was getting herself situated. Now that they were living in California, it would be easier to visit each other more often. Inside the house, Sloane placed her bag at the bottom of the stairs. Sounds of her giggling along with Alex warmed his heart. Julie was missing from his life for nearly the first quarter of her own. Although regretful about it, he wasn't going to go through the same thing twice. "Damn," Sloane teased, absorbing as much of the moment as he could get. "that's not fair. But I'll take the loss with a smile."

Alex stared at Julie in complete awe. He probably didn't remember the last time she was in his presence, but at least the playful toddler wasn't crying from being in the presence of an almost complete stranger. He wouldn't be too sure to count Rosie out, who was still napping in her crib upstairs. "The gang's all here except for Val. She's off hosting another meeting for the Wive's Club. Want anything to drink?"

[dear-juliette]

Returning the warm embrace happily, Juliette felt right at home in Sloane’s arms. While they had tried to stay in contact through phone calls, emails, and various other forms of communication, nothing could beat being here and seeing them in person. Pulling away slowly, Julie gave him a bright smile and laughed at his reaction. “Hey dad. I missed you.” 

[sloanebennett]

Seeing Julie in the flesh warmed his heart greatly. Already on the verge of tears, Sloane managed to hang onto his eldest daughter as he spoke. "I missed you too! At least you haven't forgotten me completely."

He picked up her bag, holding the door open enough for her to walk in first. "How was the trip?"