Trial & Error

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"Ty go wake daddy up." The small boy groaned before Tyler did as he was told. When he came back less than two minutes later without Seth, Becky stopped in her tracks.

"Somethings wrong with Da." The redhead moved around her son before quickly making her way to her boyfriend. When she found him his head was thrashing back and forth along his pillow as he clutched her pillow tightly to his chest. As Tyler watched from the doorway the redhead hesitantly cupped Seth's face. He flinched and pulled away almost instantly.

"Colby..." She said quietly as she moved to sit on the edge of the bed. She watched as his arms tightened around her pillow. "I'm right here Love. Everything's alright." She said while she moved to rest her hand along his forearm. His hand caught her before it tightened around her wrist. She knew to hold back any signs of discomfort as she saw Tyler out of the corner of her eyes. Slowly she adjusted her body before her lips moved right next to his ear. As she spoke she carefully curled into him. "Colby its just me Love. Open your eyes Baba." His grip tightened as his breathing increased.

Her lips smashed into his waking him up out of his nightmare. He instantly released her wrist as he tried to slow his rapid breathing. Their eyes met before his head buried into her.

"What the fuck happened C?" He took a slow shaky breath in as he shook his head. She simply sighed as her fingers moved through his hair. It was then that they both heard Tyler move closer to them. Once the young boy realized his father was awake he almost immediately went to lay with him.

"It was just a bad dream Red." Seth said quietly as his arms wound around his son. The small boy nodded before she simply looked at him. When his eyes met hers he knew he would eventually have to elaborate. That was when he saw her rub her red wrist. She saw his heart break through his eyes instantly. "I'm sorry." He whispered earning a shake of her head.

"Not now Colby." He slowly nodded before his lips met her skin. "Since you're up though Love breakfast is ready." Tyler just about instantly shot up and started towards the stairs. The two left in bed slowly sat up before his hands ran over his face. "What was it about?" She said into his ear as her hand ran along his spine. He took a slow breath in.

"I lost you." He said quietly. "Y-You and Ty left." She almost immediately started to laugh.

"That's never going to happen Love. You're stuck with us." He slowly nodded as her lips pressed to his temple. "I love you C."

"Love you more Red." She shook her head.

"Not fucking possible Colby." Before he could even protest she stood and walked slowly out of the room. "You coming?" She hollered from the top of the stairs before she heard his footsteps move towards her. Before she knew what was happening she was lifted off her feet as he took off towards the kitchen. Laughter escaped her lips while her arms wound around his neck and her lips pressed to his cheek.

By the time she was set on the counter Tyler was already complaining about how hungry he was. Seth gave Becky a look that told her to stay put before he turned and picked his son up.

"What do you want Bud?" The redhead watched as the small boys head moved to rest along his fathers shoulder as he spoke.

"Two pancakes and fruit." Seth chuckled quietly as he adjusted Tyler carefully and started to make him a plate.

"Sure you're going to eat two?" He got a hesitant head shake before the older mans lips met his sons temple. "I can always get you another one Ty. All you have to do is ask." Tyler nodded before his head buried into his fathers neck. "Butter and syrup or whipped cream and strawberries?"

"Everything." Seth's eyes met the redheads before she shrugged with a laugh.

"Alrighty then little Love." He said before doing exactly as his son had asked.

"Can I eat on the counter like you and mum?" Tyler asked quietly as some mixed fruits were added to the plate.

"How about this Ty. How about we all sit on the couch and watch a movie while we eat?" He immediately got a nod from the three year old. It was then that Becky slipped from the counter. Seth felt her presence behind him before her hand ran along his side.

"Go help him cut everything up I'll make us both plates." His lips met her cheek before her hand met his ass.

"Alright, alright I'm going." He said before Tyler started to laugh. The redhead watched as the two boys moved to the couch. She couldn't help but love the fact that his house in Iowa had an open floor plan allowing her to see the two people she loved the most from the kitchen. As she slowly made the plates she couldn't help but notice how Seth sat with Tyler in his lap as he cut small bites for the young boy. A small laugh escaped her lips as she saw their son grab the fork and take a bite of the pancakes.

By the time she entered the living room Seth had begun to flick through movies. Becky saw how the two boys had stretched out, Tyler still in his fathers lap as they tried to decide on a movie. Her lips pressed to the top of the older mans head as she moved to sit next to him. He shot her a slightly confused look before she chuckled.

"You're just absolutely adorable with him C." A small smile appeared on his face as he felt their son relax into him once he finished his last bite. "Done Ty?" He nodded before she took his plate and put it on the table. Instantly Tyler curled into his father as the two finally decided on a movie. The redhead watched as Seth forgot his plate for the moment and wrapped his arms around his son. As she relaxed into him as well his lips met her temple.

"You eat then I'm giving you him so I can." She chuckled before her head turned and her lips met his.

It was at that moment that she realized one thing.

Tyler had the most perfect father.