Mother's Day
Content: About 1.3k words of celebrating with Levi and Kuchel.
a/n: barely proofread, last minute story! Enjoy!
"Do you think she'll like it?" You ask, looking over at Levi in the drivers seat.
He takes one hand off the wheel to find yours and squeezes. "She'll love it."
You're on your way to see Levis mom for Mothers Day, with a small present you made and a last minute larger one as well.
Once parked at Kuchels place, Levi comes around and takes the boxes from you and leads the way inside.
"You're here!" Kuchel says excitedly, rushing down the walkway after seeing you've arrived. It's been a few months since she's seen you.
She hugs Levi as best she can with what he's carrying and kisses his cheek, coming over to you with a massive hug.
"Happy Mothers Day." He tells her, continuing in to put the presents down.
The warm embrace has you grinning. "Hi, mom." She insists you call her that. You became family the moment Levi introduced you the first time, almost two years ago now.
"How's my favorite daughter?" Kuchel never bothered with the in-law part.
"Really good." You pull away and she brushes your hair back.
"You look good." She smiles and you head in as well.
"Happy Mothers Day." You say as you walk into the kitchen. Levi has already set up the lemon blueberry cake you and he made.
"Oh, this smells delicious!" Kuchel goes to get plates and forks. She loves your baking. "It's so thoughtful you remembered!" Her favorite flavors, that is.
"So, are you seeing your mom today?" Kuchel asks once the three of your are seated with your dessert.
"Her and dad are away for vacation still. So, we'll video chat later and celebrate properly next weekend." You'll send your love today, and give her a present in person soon.
You, Kuchel and Levi talk together about what's been going on since you last came over, Levi seemingly a bit distracted though.
"Are you okay dear?" Kuchel notices, of course. She reaches over and rests a hand on his cheek.
"Yeah mom. Really." He gives her a nod and small smile. Truthfully, he couldn't be better.
You smile watching their interaction, wondering if you could know Levi that well one day, to just sense something is the tinest bit off.
"Do you want to stay for dinner? We can make lasagna? I should have everything." Kuchel knows you like it.
"Sure mom, we'll stay." Levi looks to you, to make sure you're okay with that too.
"We'd love it. Just, might have to adjust dinner." You say slowly, still eyeing Levi, who gets the hint.
"Okay, what's going on?" Kuchel asks as Levi gets up from his chair and takes all the plates up. She's seen the looks between you two.
"I just have a couple dietary restrictions. They're a bit new."
"Oh! You, saw a doctor? Are you okay?" She comes over to sit next to you, a look of concern as she takes your hands.
"Yes! I'm fine." You promise, feeling warm at the love she gives out.
"Here mom." Levi comes to stand before you with the other unopened present.
Kuchel blinks and all but scoffs at him. "Levi, she's telling me something." She couldn't believe Levi thought now was the time to interrupt.
"It's okay. Open it." You pull your hands back and let Levi hand over the present.
Kuchel is still confused but sees you mean it so opens the box.
It holds a purple t-shirt, with flowers and hearts, with a saying. "The world's best moms."
"Thanks honey. It's from you?" Kuchel looks up at Levi. It's a bit unusual, but she'll wear it if he picked it.
"It's from both of us." He corrects her.
"Seems to have a typo." She notes, looking back down at the shirt that has moms instead of mom on it.
You stand up and shuffle next to Levi, taking his hand.
"Unfold it." You don't know who is more anxious, you or Levi.
Kuchel does as asked and takes the shirt out of the box and holds it out in front of her.
She reads the whole thing again and again until she cannot see it anymore due to tears in her eyes.
It reads, "The world's best moms, get promoted to grandma."
She lets out a strange cry that Levi doesn't remember hearing and stands, sobbing.
She turns to Levi first who goes to hug her but gets a surprise when she shoves the shirt into his hands, and leans into you instead.
You can't help but giggle as you hug Kuchel tightly and Levi stands there with the shirt and a baffled look.
"You're having a baby?" She almost squeals. You nod happily. "When?" Kuchel has questions but that she wants to know first.
"A while yet." You don't have an exact date, but it's months away still.
Levi clears his throat. "Uh, I helped with this present too." He comments, feeling a little left out. Although it does make him feel nice seeing you together. He knows she's going to be such a big help.
"Oh! Honey, I'm sorry!" Kuchel realizes she's giving you all the attention. And, he did have a hand in all this.
Kuchel let's go of you with only one arm, and moves to pull Levi closer, and now the three of you are hugging together.
"You like it?" Levi asks.
Kuchel laughs. "This is the best present ever." She didn't know if she would get grandchildren or not with Levi, and is so happy he found someone he wants to raise children with.
Soon the three of you are sitting down again.
"Is there anything you need? Anything I can do? Help with? Anything?" She wants to be involved, if you don't mind.
"Levis been doing an excellent job. So far, so good. But, I might be calling you for advice." From an experienced mother.
"Yes! Of course! Anytime. I can help with meals. You said restrictions, right? Do some grocery shopping for you. Run errends. You're welcome to stay here or I could stay there!" She can't contain herself and you all laugh.
"I'm doing okay with all that, for now." Levi doesn't remember seeing her like this before.
"I'm sure sweetie. But it's all about them now." Kuchel says of you and the baby. But she knows her son doesn't need to be reminded.
Levi nods. "I know. That's never changed for me." His feelings, need to be there and protect you have only grown.
"We're okay at the moment. It's still early. But we'd love your help later on." You know between her and your own mother, there's lots of things they could help you with. Things Levi might not understand. But otherwise, you know he'll be right there through everything.
"Thank you." Kuchel sighs. Knowing you'll come to her and include her means so much.
"So, what do you want for dinner? It's your day, too." Kuchel says, cupping your cheeks.
You smile and all head into the kitchen to find something.
"Say, how do you plan on telling Kenny?" Kuchel asks about her brother. He might be a handful but he's going to adore having a little one around.
"With your help." Levi says while you nod, making her laugh.
"Anything for you." She pulls Levi in for another cheek kiss. He's already asking for her help, and she's happy to give it.
Kuchel reaches for your hand and with a soft look, wishes you your second official Happy Mothers Day.
The first came from Levi himself earlier, with the continuing promise to always put you both first.
