Madeline's POV- August 2017

I glanced up as I heard a light knock on the door to my room.

"Come in" I called out.

The door opened and Manny stepped inside. He left the door open, and picked Poppy up before climbing up on my bed.

"Your mom said breakfast will be ready in ten"

I nodded and looked at my phone.

"I didn't think you'd be up this early"

It wasn't that early seeing as it was almost 11:30AM.

"Dad woke me up" I told him.

Dad called me about a half hour ago to make sure we were home. In order to avoid the heat, and slight traffic; Manny and I decided to drive back at night. We left a little after the game ended (at around 11PM and got home at 2:30AM). The drive back was fast, partially because I actually allowed Manny to drive. I was so tired that I forgot to text dad I was home safe and sound.

"You forgot to text him when we got in?"

"Yeah" I answered.

He shifted a bit so his head was also on the pillow my head was on.

"What are you doing?"

"Scrolling through instagram" I replied.

"Is your insta is set private?"

I nodded.

"Yeah, I decided to set it private about a month ago. I kept getting messages from people asking if I was dating William" I informed him.

He chuckled.

"Does William know about this?"

"Yup, he finds it incredibly amusing" I stated.

"The picture you posted last night does no justice to how good the corn dog really was"

I smiled.

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"What is mom making for breakfast?" I asked as I looked at him.

He turned to look at me.

"I have no clue, but I saw tater tots"

My phone started ringing, making me turn back to look at the screen. I answered the call and put the phone against my ear.

"Good morning sunshine" I greeted.

Cody hummed.

"How are you more awake than me?"

Blame my father Cody, blame him.

"I'll probably nap after breakfast" I admitted.

Manny nodded agreeing.

"What time did you guys get home?"

"Like 2:30 AM" I answered.

"Not too late then"

"Did you just get up?" I asked.

He sighed.

"Yeah, Joc wants us to go out for breakfast"

I knew about this said breakfast, guys only.

"Have fun with that" I told him.

"It's too early!"

Manny chuckled as Cody whined.

"Manny is here with me, cuddling with Poppy" I said.

Poppy was currently purring against Manny's cheek.

"Lucky, I could use some Poppy cuddles"

I laughed.

"Are you coming to the game?"

"Yes, we will be there a bit late" I stated.

He stayed quiet.

"You're going to eat sushi without me, aren't you?"

"I'll take some for you" I compromised.

I was going to go eat sushi before the game. Mady, Manny, Nate and Noah were joining me.

"Yes please. Are you staying for the Fireworks?"

"Yes" I answered.

"Ok, well I need to change and head out. I'll text you?"

"Have fun" I told him.

"It's too early for fun"

"Bye, love you" I said.

"Love you too, bye"

I ended the call and looked at Manny.

"Let me change so we can go eat" I stated.

He nodded and stood up.

"I'm taking Poppy with me"

I waved as he left the room. I put on my black sports bra, a lose fitting tank top and my blue/orange Florida Gators yoga pants.

"Morning" I greeted once I was downstairs and making my way into the kitchen.

I made my way over to Nate and Noah who were eating already.

"Nice to see you too" I responded.

I kissed both their foreheads and smiled at mom.

"Did your dad call you?"

I nodded.

"He called me about 45 minutes ago" I answered.

She shook her head as she placed a plate with an omelette and tater tots in front of me.

"I told him you were fine and asleep, but he wanted to hear it himself"

"I'll nap after I eat" I told her.

"I figured you would, how was Arizona?"

"Manny punched Auston" I informed her.

I shook my head as she smiled at Manny who was drinking coffee. He had already started eating his omelette.

"I knew there was a reason to why I adore you"

He chuckled and accepted the high fives from Nathan and Noah.

"He's had it coming"

Mom just smiled.

"And what are you doing on your last day on the West Coast?"

He looked up at her.

"Going on a hike, eating sushi, and watching a Dodgers game"

"He's an easy pleaser" I told her.

I was not looking forward to the hike, it was pretty warm in Los Angeles at the moment.

"As much as I would love to stay and chat, I've got a surgery at 5PM so I should get going soon"

I nodded and she looked at Manny.

"What time is your flight tomorrow morning?"

"9AM"

She nodded.

"Well I won't say my goodbyes just yet then. I'll see you tomorrow morning"

He nodded and accepted the hug as well as the kiss on the cheek.

"Just remember that I am a phone call away. I went through the same thing you're going through right now, and it will be worth it. Ok?"

She gave him another squeeze.

"You're going to make a great doctor one day"

He was going to be a great Pediatrician.

"Be good to Maddy"

Both Nate and Noah nodded.

"I'll see you all later"

She kissed their cheeks and kissed my forehead.

"Be safe"

I waved and looked at my brothers.

"You two are already dressed for the hike" I noted.

They smiled.

"We just need our shoes"

I nodded agreeing with them.

"Is Cody spending the night?"

"He is not" I answered.

They frowned a bit.

"Why not?"

Manny raised an eyebrow.

"Because he has his own apartment" I stated.

"I actually like him now though"

Manny chuckled.

"Cody will be so thrilled to hear that"

Nate shook his head.

"He can't know"

"Ever?" I asked.

"Ever"

Good luck with that Nate.

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