More Family Time, a Long Overdue Stress Release and a Surprise
It was the evening now. Away from the intrusion of the cameras again, the entire California Chapter of the Parker clan had been out for dinner at Evina’s favourite restaurant, the Smithy Kitchen + Bar. Whilst everyone had seemingly had a great time, both Sean and Wisdom could tell, behind the smile he wore, Butch was still stuck inside his own head, likely replaying the conversation he had with impromptu visitor Cody Rhodes earlier in the day. Butch signals to a passing waitress that they’re ready to have the check and she comes over with a payment terminal. Butch puts in one of his credit cards whilst also slipping the girl a fifty to thank her for her service. Both kids look really tired as they get their coats on and beginning making their way to where they’ve parked their cars. David holds onto Sean’s hand like his life depends on it so he decides to lift him up and carry him. David wraps his legs around Sean’s upper torso like a baby koala and buried his head into his big cousin’s neck. Wisdom looks round and sees it and strokes David’s hair soothingly. (Wisdom): Are you sure he’s not a bother? He’s like a deadweight when he gets tired, he’ll be out like a light before we even get to the car. (Sean): He’s fine, honestly, I’ve got him, I’ll just put him straight into his car seat. Sean and Wisdom both crane their necks subtly to look round at Butch who’s already making his way to the car, Evina, although 10 years old, clearly not too old for her daddy to carry her, has her arms wrapped around Butch’s neck and her legs wrapped around his midriff. (Sean): I know you said you wanted to respect his privacy about his chat with You-Know-Who but you need to do something to cheer him up. Wisdom rolls her eyes and almost manages a smile. (Wisdom): My nephew encouraging me to have sex with his uncle is not how I envisioned my evening panning out. Sean screws his face up, covering David’s ears. (Sean): Eww, no! That’s not what I meant! No, the Old Firm game was on today. He’s probably not remembered it was even on. Rangers won and I know for a fact that would cheer him up. Wisdom looks momentarily confused. (Wisdom): Old Firm? What are you talking about? Rangers? Wait, you’re talking about soccer? Sean makes a cringy expression. (Sean): Ugh, it still hits the ear wrong when Americans call football “soccer”. But yes, it’s literally the most intense sporting rivalry. You’ll need to make sure these two sprogs are preoccupied, Butch tends to get rather…let’s say fiery with his language whenever Rangers play Celtic. (Wisdom): I know, he took me to a game once at Ibreaks before Evina was born. (Sean): Ibrox. (Wisdom): Sorry? (Sean): Rangers play at Ibrox but it’s fine. The point is, the game will be on ESPN. When you get home DVR it for him. I guarantee he’ll be in a better mood tomorrow. (Wisdom): I never thought I’d be getting marital advice from my nephew but thank you. (Sean):,There’s also a few crates of Strongbow Dark Fruit in the trunk of my car. I get it from a place in Pasadena that sells all these British beers and everything. Take one for Butch. As they get to their cars, Butch and Sean both gently place the now-sleeping kids into their car seats in the back of Butch’s car. (Butch): What were you two talking about then? (Wisdom): Hmm? Sean and I? Nothing babe, just catching up. Wisdom gives Butch a peck on the cheek before going over to say bye to Sean. (Wisdom): You sure you don’t want to just crash in the den tonight, Sean? It’ll be quicker than driving all the way back to Pasadena. (Sean): Nah, it’s all good but thank you. I’ve got a Twitch stream schedule to keep to and I’m doing a meet-and-greet at a Toy Store in Burbank first thing too. (Wisdom): Oh, that’s right, they have the first wave of the Funkos! Well, have fun and let us know how it goes! Butch walks over to Sean and places a hand on his nephew’s shoulder. (Butch): Thanks for today, Sean. He pulls him into a tight hug. Sean discreetly speaks to his uncle in a hushed tone. (Sean): Hey, try not to be a grumpy bear for the rest of the weekend, please. Butch smiles despite himself. (Butch): I’ll try not to. The three say goodbyes again before getting into their cars and driving back to their respective homes. The drive home in Butch and Wisdom’s car is quiet as the sleeping kids are zonked in the back, mouths agape. Wisdom glances round at the kids, smiling before looking back at Butch who remains stoic. She reaches over and holds his hand which is gripped around the gear stick. (Wisdom): Babe, I’m not gonna press you on what you and Cody spoke about, it’s not my business and I respect that. But please, don’t dwell on it and let it ruin your weekend. You had a great time with the kids today and you managed to have a proper catch-up with Sean; it was just what you needed. I don’t want whatever you and Cody talked about to set you back. Butch sighs through his nose, his shoulders relaxing somewhat. He nods, glancing round at Wisdom slightly whilst keeping an eye on the road in front of him. He reaches over and gives Wisdom a quick kiss on the lips. (Butch): I’m sorry, babe. You know, I get in my own head sometimes and I forget that sometimes I need a little helping hand to get me out. (Wisdom): You know I’m always there to do just that and more, my love. They smile at each other as they pull up into their driveway. Both of them carry David and Evina respectively into the house and to their bedrooms and tuck them in. Wisdom and Butch meet back in the hallway that branches off to the bedrooms and the upstairs en-suite bathroom. Butch starts to unbutton his shirt. (Butch): I think I’m going to have a shower before bed, babe. (Wisdom): Oh? Is that right? Wisdom walks up to him and begins to kiss him passionately. Butch chuckles as he feels Wisdom's hands explore his chest. (Butch): I take it we’re not waiting until the kids were properly asleep? Wisdom smirks, her eyes sparkling with mischief. (Wisdom): I can't help myself. She whispers huskily, nipping at his earlobe. (Wisdom): You're just too irresistible. Butch groans as Wisdom's kisses trail down his neck, his hands instinctively reaching for her hips. (Butch): You're going to make me late for my shower, Mrs Parker. He protests half-heartedly. Wisdom pulls back, a sly grin on her lips. (Wisdom): Who says you have to take a shower alone, Mr Parker? Her fingers are already working on the rest of the buttons of his shirt. She removes it forcefully and discards it on to the floor and they make their way towards the bathroom. As they enter the steam-filled room, the sound of running water filling their ears, Butch begins to undress Wisdom with a sense of urgency and passion. He starts by unbuttoning her blouse slowly, his fingers lightly grazing her skin as he moves down the row of buttons. Once the blouse is undone, he slides it off her shoulders, revealing her lacy bra and he devours her neck with a ravenous attack of kisses and gentle but firm nibbles that sends Wisdom’s head back, running her hands through Butch’s hair. His eyes darken with desire as he reaches behind her to unclasp her bra. He takes his time, savoring the moment as he watches her breasts spill out of the cups. He leans in to kiss and suck on her nipples, taking them into his mouth one at a time as Wisdom moans beneath him. Next, he moves his attention to her pants, unbuttoning them and sliding them down her sleek legs that seemed to go on for days . He takes a moment to kiss and nibble on her inner thighs, making her squirm with pleasure. As he reaches her panties, he tugs them down slowly, his fingers brushing against her skin as he does. Once Wisdom is fully undressed, Butch takes a moment to appreciate her naked body, his eyes roving over every curve and dip. He leans in to kiss her deeply, his hands roaming over her body as they continue to explore each other with passion and intensity and they disappear into the steam, the misty spray of water enveloping them in a warm, sensual embrace. Butch pulls her close to him, his hands roaming over her wet skin as they kiss passionately, tongues exploring each other’s mouth vigorously. The steamy atmosphere of the shower heightens their senses, making every touch and caress more intense and electric. Butch runs his fingers through Wisdom's hair, pulling her head back to expose her neck as he trails kisses down to her collarbone. Wisdom's hands grip onto the shower wall as Butch trails his fingers down her spine, sending shivers of pleasure down her body. He reaches between her legs. As he enters her, they both moan with pleasure, the sound muffled by the sound of the cascading water. They move together in a rhythm that's both urgent and unhurried, their bodies fitting together perfectly. The misty hue of the shower obscures their bodies, making them seem like two silhouettes moving together in a dance of excitement and lust. They lose themselves in the moment, their bodies and merging together in an explosion of pleasure. As they come down from their high, they hold each close, their bodies still entwined as they catch their breath. The shower continues to rain down on them, creating a cocoon of warmth and intimacy as the scene fades to black. The next morning… The digital clock on the bedside table reads 06:30. Normally Butch would be up and at ‘em already, downing a protein shake and getting ready for a morning workout before making his way to the HWA Training Academy. But this morning, after their intense amarous activities that spilled over from the shower into their bed and well into the early hours, Butch is fast asleep in bed, lying on his front, his arms gripped around one of his pillows. Wisdom is sat up next to him. To say she was feeling fulfilled would be an understatement. It had been a few weeks since they’d had sex at that level of intensity and it had been well worth the waited. She lets out a satisfied breath through her nose and looks down at the slumbering Adonis next to her. If he were awake, she’d have had him again right there but she knew he was feeling tired as of late. So she let him sleep and leaned across, kissing him delicately on the cheek, running her hands gently through his hair before quietly slipping out of the bed. She pulls on a robe, tying it up before making her way into the kitchen. She picks up the crate of Butch’s favourite cider drink Sean had mentioned yesterday, placing a few cans of Strongbow Dark Fruit into the fridge. Next, Wisdom made her way to the living room, turning on the TV and navigating to the sports guide and sure enough, as Sean had said, there was a downloadable option for “LIVE SPFL: Rangers vs. Celtic” (Wisdom): Bingo! She hits record and sees the red R instantly appear to indicate it was now downloading. She grabs a post-it note and a pen from the coffee table and scribbles a message on it: Wisdom made her way back to the bedroom, making a point of checking in on both David and Evina; both kids were still out for the count. Wisdom makes her way back to bed and climbs back in beside Butch as the scene once again fades out. Five hours later… Butch gets up and sees the spot next to him in the bed is empty. He pulls on a pair of boxer shorts and a trackie bottoms and walks into the hall, peeking his head into David and Evina’s bedrooms which are both also empty. Butch has a quizzical look on his face as he makes his way downstairs. Butch's attention is drawn to the note on the kitchen island. He picks it up and reads it. A smile slowly spreads across his face as he realises what his wife has done for him. He opens the fridge and sees the familiar black and purple-emblazoned aluminium cans. He grabs one of the cans and inspects it, a wave of nostalgia pouring over him. He pulls the ring pull back and takes a sip. Instantly, any worries he still felt he could feeling melting. He couldn't believe how lucky he was to have such a thoughtful and caring wife in Wisdom. He knew she and Sean had worried about how he was feeling following his conversation with Cody yesterday and it meant so much for what they both had done to take his mind off things. Butch makes his way back to the living room and turns on the TV. His eyes widen in shock as he sees what Wisdom recorded for him. (Butch): Ya dancer! I can’t believe I forgot all about the bloody game yesterday! Butch dashes quickly upstairs, coming back down wearing his light blue-coloured home jersey of his favourite football team. He grabs his can of cider and plonks himself down on the couch, pressing play on the remote and the football begins. The sounds of Tina Turner’s “The Best” can be heard being sung by the sold-out home fans as the two sets of teams make their way out on the pristine-looking field. Butch starts to get into the atmosphere, slamming his hand on the arm of the couch. (Butch): Come on, Rangers! In tae these manky bastards! The game starts off with a fierce intensity as Rangers start off on the front-foot. Butch watches intently. (Commentator): Here’s John Lundstram with a thunderous shot! Well-saved by Joe Hart but he can only spill out to… TODD CANTWELL! Rangers go in front! Butch leaps off the couch, roaring at the top of his lungs. (Butch): YAS! TODD THE F**KING PROD! GET IN! The match plays on and Butch is still watching with intense fervour. As the timer reaches the 32-minute mark, Rangers are given a corner kick. (Commentator): Can Rangers get an insurance policy and grab a second goal before half-time? Here’s Tavernier with the corner and it’s John Souttar with the header! It’s 2-0 Rangers! (Butch): COME ON! BIG JOHN! THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT! Butch keeps watching and as the game comes to a close, he realises that, after spending time with his family over the course of the weekend compounded by Wisdom’s gesture of organising the football for him, he felt much better than he had in days. It was the perfect way to bookend the weekend and set him up for the week ahead and whatever lay ahead for him with Havoc just over a week away. He begins tidying up the empty cider cans as he hears a car pool up in the drive, signalling Wisdom and the kids are home as the scene fades to black.
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