I'll Hum Along

We were getting close to being on the final leg of the tour. The band was in Saskatoon, Marque’s absolute favourite place in the world (sarcasm), and I was starting to feel more homesick than usual. I never really got that way when I just had Finley, but when the twins came along, it became harder to be away from them for long periods of time. The boys knew that I was feeling a little upset, so they left me alone for a while so I could have a Skype call with Josh.

It was around three in the afternoon, one in Vancouver, so Finley was still in school, but Josh said he was home with the little monsters. I was sitting on my bed in the hotel room reading, and soon the little noise telling me someone wanted to talk to me on Skype sounded. I nearly flung myself off of the bed to get to the desk, and then clicked accept on the screen. It took a little while for the chat screen to pop up, because the hotel’s Wi-Fi was shit, but the biggest smile spread across my smile when it did.

“Hi baby.” I said to a tired looking Josh, who smiled. “How are you?”

“I’m good. How are you?” Josh asked me.

“Better, now that I can talk to you.” I smiled. “How’s everything at home?”

“Everything’s good. Finley absolutely loves grade two.” Josh said. Finley had recently started second grade, and it was hard to believe he was growing up so fast. I wasn’t sure I liked it. “And he misses you.”

“I miss him too. I miss all of you.” I said. “I don’t like being away from you guys.” Josh gave me a sympathetic smile.

“How much longer are you supposed to be on the road for?”

“About a week.” I said, with a slight frown.

“It will go by fast.” Josh said. I opened my mouth to say something, but he held up a finger, “Hold that thought.” Josh got up and disappeared from the screen, but soon reappeared, sitting back down in the chair with Kodiak on his lap. “He’s being a bit fussy today.” Josh told me. I smiled lightly. Josh tried to get Kodiak to look at the screen. When Kodiak finally did, he noticed me and tried to grab at Joshes computer.

“Hi, Kodi!” I said, waving my fingers at him. Kodiak got distracted by something else at the desk and started to play with that inside. “How’s he doing?” I asked.

“He’s doing really well. He had a bit of a fever last night, but he seems to be doing alright now.” Josh said. “Matt and Stephanie were over yesterday, and he was blowing raspberries at Matt all afternoon.” I giggled at that.

“He’s obviously my kid.” I said.

“Oh, yeah, he is. You know those white sunglasses I have? The ones you don’t like?” I nodded at him. “Kodiak got hold of them the other day and threw them across the floor.”

I snorted, “Ah, such a momma’s boy.” I said, rather proudly.

“Both of the boys seem to take after you.” Josh said.

“Well, they need some kind of fatherly role model in their life.” I smirked and Josh pouted. “Come on, let’s be honest, I’m pretty much the guy in our relationship. I don’t walk around with pockets of glitter.”

“That was supposed to be theatrical.” Josh said.

“It was kind of lame.” I said. Josh frowned again. “So many gay jokes stemmed from that, you have no idea.”

“How would you know that?” Josh raised an eyebrow.

“I have a Tumblr. I know things. People also ship you and Matt.” I said.

“Ship?” Josh looked confused.

“It’s like a pairing.” I said. Josh still looked confused. “People pair you and Matt up in a romantic way, you idjit.”

Josh thought for a moment, and then a look of disgust spread across his face. “Oh.” I chuckled and shook my head. “I’m not going to be able to look at Matt the same way ever again.”

“You’ve had a sex dream about him, and this is what got you?” I raised an eyebrow.

“He rejected me in all the dreams, so…” Josh shrugged.

“How many dreams did you have?” I exclaimed and Josh only laughed. Kodiak started to get fussy again. Kodiak didn’t like being in one place for too long.

“I should probably put him down for a nap before I have to pick up Finley.” Josh said, and then huffed. “This whole ‘parenting’ thing is much easier when you’re around.”

I smiled, “I love you Josh.”

“I love you too.” Josh smiled back before waving Kodiak’s little arm at me. I ended the call and leaned back in the chair.

“One more week.” I told myself. I exhaled and got out of the chair, going to look for the rest of the boys.