LEMONADE 2||

Chapter 44: The Session

Ricky woke up to get his day started he had to run a few errands one in particular with Dreux. He checked his phone at his million notifications. He instantly became annoyed getting the message stating that they had to push back the reopening of Sky loft. "Come on man" he scoffed. Ricky was starting to feel like a stay-at-home dad. If he wasn't handling business he literally didn't have anything to do which was weird. He grabbed his pre-rolled blunt before he could find his lighter. Josie awakened. "Good morning" she smiled. "Good morning mama, how'd you sleep? He asked.

"Just fine, I slept like a baby," she said. "Good, I'm glad you're catching up on some sleep," he said. "Y-yeah but I really do have some things that need to be done," she said.

"And I told you I got it," he said. She frowned grabbing her phone from her stand. Ricky and Josie have been playing house for a few months just getting reacquainted and bonding and they've been enjoying each other. Even the kids love it. Jace and Kyle are at each other's neck and Morgan still has Ricky wrapped around her finger. "I know but Z hit me up and I really need to do this photo shoot" she explained. "Didn't the doctor order you to take it easy, you literally passed out a few weeks ago from working yourself to death" he stressed.

"And I've been getting sleep, look I know you're looking out and I appreciate it but I think I can start getting back on my grind," she said wrapping her hands around his neck. "I love you" she kissed his neck inhaling his scent. "I love you too babe," he said frustrated. Josie overworking herself has been her downfall and he doesn't want her to burn out. "But your ass doesn't listen" he got up. "Says the person that smokes 3 times a day, what's that about? She questioned

"I'm stressed that's why," he said grabbing it. "Well I don't like it either, you cut down on the weed and I'll cut down on the work" she challenged

"Okay bet, imma still smoke this bit left but you ain't say nothing but a word... and your ass still not doing anything today but looking pretty.. got me," he said. Josie bit her lip "Don't tell me what to do... and the only thing I have to do is take Morgan to her hair appointment.. and then our first therapy session " she explained

"Shit, I forgot about that shit" he sighed.

"Don't punk out now" she lifted her brow. Ricky smiled at her before walking on the balcony to take a few hits. He wasn't ready for today but he knew it was necessary.

Shortly walked back in to see Josie fast asleep, he was confused it wasn't even five minutes and she's knocked out. He walked across the hall to wake Kyle and Jace up. "Rise in shine knuckleheads," he said. Kyle sprinted up jumping on Ricky. "Wassup broski you sleepy? He asked him kissing his cheek. Jace slowly walked over to Ricky. Ricky placed his hand over Jace's head. "Wake up sleepy head time for school," he said. He couldn't believe they were 6 already. He turned on the shower for them to get in. "I'm a whole dad in this bitch" he laughed to himself. He had to save the best for last. He knocked on Morgan's door. Morgan is the slowest but they still give her extra time to sleep. "Come in" she mumbled

"Rise and shine sweetheart," he said. "Mmmm" she turned her head back into the pillow. "We gotta do this every morning? He asked. "It's too early" she complained. "It's never too early come on," he said. She slowly opened her eyes getting up being dramatic she gave Ricky her hand from him to take. He helped her out of bed. "You're so dramatic bro" he laughed. She hugged him. He kissed her forehead "It's Friday cheer up" he said. "Can I go in late, just want one more hour" she begged. "You gotta ask your sister but we both know the answer is no," he said. "Okayyyy," she said walking to her bathroom. "Aye, and you better take your medicine" he reminded her.

An hour later

He walked back into Josie's room checking on her. The boys sprinted towards her waking her up. "Goodmorning guys" she smiled. Ricky was happy that Josie has been a great mother figure to Kyle it's so natural you would think she birthed him. "Morning pumpkin" she kissed Kyle on the cheek. "Morning sunshine" she kissed Jace on the cheek. "I'm about to take them to school-