The Regulars One Shots

💛🤍 A Night To Remember

(Warning: Ship alert!)

It was a special day for Henwy and Sarah, their anniversary had arrived, but it had been two years since they had a proper date. Yearning to celebrate their love, Sarah asked Henwy if they should go out for a romantic evening. Agreeing with excitement, Henwy's face lit up at the thought. However, their joy was short-lived when they remembered their responsibilities as parents.

Their two young children, Harley and Simon, were a handful, causing them to lose precious sleep every night. The couple's dreams of an anniversary celebration seemed impossible with the kids needing constant care. Sighing in resignation, they abandoned the idea and went back to bed, feeling a mix of love for their kids and a tinge of sadness for the missed opportunity.

In the middle of the night, their typical routine unfolded once again as their children began crying. Henwy got up to handle them, but his efforts only seemed to make their screams louder. Frustration and exhaustion washed over him, and he began to question whether having kids was the right choice.

Seeing Henwy's struggles, his friends, Sigils, Biffle, and Nico, grew concerned and decided to talk to him. They noticed he wasn't his usual cheerful self, and his appearance showed the signs of sleep deprivation. When Henwy opened up about his anniversary plans and the challenges they faced, Nico proposed an idea that surprised Henwy - his friends offered to take care of the kids while the couple went out for their anniversary.

Grateful and excited, Henwy eagerly accepted their offer, sharing a list of instructions for the kids' care. He couldn't believe his luck to have such supportive friends. Upon telling Sarah the good news, she was relieved and excited to finally have some time alone with her husband.

As the couple left for their special evening, their friends were left to handle the kids. Almost immediately, Harley started crying, catching the friends off-guard. Realizing the enormity of the task at hand, they wondered if they were capable of managing the kids as well as they had imagined.

After what seemed like an eternity, the friends finally managed to put the kids to sleep, collapsing on the sofa in exhaustion. They now understood the challenges that Henwy and Sarah faced every day. It was far from easy, but they were determined to make it work for the sake of their friends.

Later that night, Henwy and Sarah returned to find their friends trying their best to keep the kids comfortable. Seeing the restless children, they gently placed a blanket over them, allowing them to sleep peacefully.

As the night came to an end, Henwy and Sarah couldn't thank their friends enough for their selfless support. They realized that their love and friendship were invaluable treasures in their lives. It was a night to remember, not just for the couple's anniversary celebration but also for the newfound appreciation they had for each other and their friends.