Spencer's POV

We ended up talking well into the night and even Arin and Addison got to stay up and jump around later than usual. Turns out Ash and Glen hit it off and I could tell that Glen approved as soon as they met. Although I did still have to pop him a few times to get his brain to stop thinking with his other parts.

I know Ashley is hot and all but there's no way I'm going to lose her to him.

Not that he would ever go there, I'm just saying that S dot Carlin isn't going down without a fight for what's mine

Insert chest beating and any other manly-like tough actions to prove my point

Okay that even made me laugh a little, but really we all had a great night and the kids had fun playing with Glen. He's gotten to the point where he wants to start settling down so he was hooked as soon as he met them just like I was.

I'm telling you it's those damn big brown eyes

We all got calmed down around 2 AM, a few yawns were going around.

I look over at Glen, Arin was cuddled up next to him falling asleep, Addi was passed out in my lap, and Ashley was barely paying attention to the program we were watching.

I stood up and walked over to Ash whispering in her ear, "hey I think we're gonna go. You want help putting the kids to bed?" She looked up at me sleepily trying to wake up enough to comprehend what I was saying. I just waited while she nodded and sat up to grab Arin.

"I got her Ashley, just lead the way where to put this little angel."

"Isn't he just a sweetheart?" I say pinching Glen's cheek when he's standing next to me carrying Arin in his arms.

"Oh come on Spen, not the face!" I keep trying to pinch his cheeks while he shifts away.

"Shush you two." Ash gives us both pointed looks that I like to call that Dennison glare. "You wake those kids and you're putting them back to bed yourselves."

"Fine" I say

"Okay jeez" Glen follows

She shakes her head and turns towards their rooms, "come on kids."

"Glen I have a feeling that was directed at us," I quirk and eyebrow at him and Ashley just continues down the hall

The kids are down and once they're settled in bed we head back into the living room.

I can see Ashley leaning against the hallway nodding off again and I nudge her. She almost falls over and in the last instant grabs my hand and pulls me with her and we both pretty much owe Glen for saving our landing right before we face planted to the floor

Once we're upright she smacks me in the arm and glares but I just shrug and giggle because it was so worth it.

Glen just shakes his head. "I think it's time for us to go now. You're falling asleep standing up now. Either you're tired or Carlin's are really boring."

"Yeah I'm pretty beat. We can always just pick up where we left off tomorrow though."

"Sounds like a plan." They share a smile and I get a really awkward feeling in my stomach so I hurry things along.

"I'm gonna go warm up the car. It's getting pretty cold out. I'll see you tomorrow Ash."

I go to walk away and she wraps me up in her arms and I relax instantly. "Night babe. See you tomorrow." She leans closer and places a chaste kiss on my cheek

I can feel myself blushing and look into her eyes. She has this amazing look that even though she's half asleep it's a glint to them that makes me want more than just the friendly hug goodnight.

"Goodnight Ash."

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Ashley's POV

While Spencer is warming up the car Glen calls me over, "hey Ashley can I talk to you for a sec?"

"Sure what's up?"

"Can I ask you a kind of personal question? I mean I know its none of my business but I'm just looking out for my little sister. She's been through a lot and I know what I clearly see but I just want to be sure I'm not jumping to conclusions and if there-"

"Glen! First of all take a breath jeez and start from the beginning and try running that past me again please."

"I just wanted to know if there is anything going on between you and my sister. I know she likes you as a friend and maybe more but after spending some time with you I have to ask to make sure she's not out to get her heart broken."