Lin's POV
I wake up at around 7:30 because of shear habit. I'm also sorta a early bird cuz there is stuff to do, stuff to see, stuff to be a part of. I blink my eyes open and see Pippa under the blanket curled up in a literal ball with her head on my chest. I guess we fell asleep together on the couch? Trying not to wake her, I move her over a little and get up. The isn't sun fully awake either, which is okay for me. It is a Monday so I have rehearsals from 10-6 but that still leaves some room for Pippa and I and of course my little boy Sebastian.
I walk into his room and am met by a smiling face. He, too, is an early bird. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, eh?
"Hey buddy, did you have a good sleep?"
"Yeah daddy. It was good. I'm tryna read this book but can't really get it. Can you read it to me?"
"Sure," I say. I pick Sebby up and place him on his bed, then sit next to him, "alrighty, from the beginning?"
"Yeah, the beginning."

Pippa's POV
I wake up to laughter that plasters a smile on my face. Sebastian must be up because he is cracking up and Lin must be up because he isn't on the couch. Unless he left... hopefully that's not the case. I turn over into my back and stretch my legs, sighing as I do so. Mondays mean rehearsals for Lin, but maybe I can get some quality time with sebastian in! I decide to be semi productive and start making breakfast for the boys, also because Lin made it the day before. I start boiling milk for hot cocoa for Sebastian since it's pretty chilly outside and a pot of coffee for Lin and me. I decide on making oatmeal because we just had pancakes, hopefully Sebby is cool with that.
"Hey Phillipa! You're making breakfast? Aww thanks!" Lin says as he walks towards me, holding the picture book they were reading in hand.
"Good morning Pippa!" Sebby says as he comes running and jumps into my arms.
"Hey buddy boy! How did you sleep?" I ask before giving him a peck in the cheek.
"Good, daddy just read a book to me. It was really funny!!"
"Awesome!"
"Heck yeah it was," Lin says as he walks up to me and gives me a side hug and kiss on the temple.
"Good morning Lin, is Sebby okay with oatmeal?? I wasn't really sure," I put him back down so Lin and I can talk.
"Yeah, if he wants something else I can give him cereal though. Thank you, it smells delicious."
"It's my pleasure. So you have rehearsal today, right?"
"Um yeah I have to talk to you about that. I usually bring Sebby to rehearsal with me but I was wondering if you could possibly watch him?"
"Of course! I haven't seen the little guy in such a long time so it will be great to catch up even more. I remember when we would hang out in my dressing room between shows and everything."
"On a more pleasant note, if I remember correctly last night you agreed to go on a date with me?"
"Yes, I in fact did agree to that," I say smiling matching his playfully snarky tone of voice.
"I was wondering when you wanted to go. I know that tonight might be on too little of a short notice, but possibly tomorrow or Wednesday?"
"Yeah, do you think you could do Wednesday? For some reason I feel like that would be better. Also, who will watch Sebastian?"
"I know a guy," Lin says, winking, "How about.... I meet you in the living room at 7:00 sharp?"
"Sure, I look forward to seeing you," I smile and go back to making breakfast.

Lin's POV
Since it is just before 8 in London it's probably around 3 in the morning for my New York friends. I decide to roll the dice and call jasmine anyway, hoping to arrange a time for her and Anthony to come... and possibly get more tips on accents.
'Please please pleeeease pick up, jasmine' I think as my phone keeps ringing.
"Hey Lin, what do you need?"
"Yes! And woah jasmine... you're up??? Isn't it like..," I glance at the time and subtract 5 hours, "2:56 there???"
"Yeah, but Anthony are pulling an all nighter because we feel like it. Which includes a lot of caffeine, movies, ya know, the usual. Can I do somethin' for ya?"
"Yeah. Do you think you could be here in London in.. uhhh.. idk, two days??" I say not expecting a definite answer. Or a positive one at that.
"I'm sure we can. I will go online and look for tickets right now."
"Seriously?! You are the BEST! Pip and I are going out for a date on Wednesday night so do you think you could be here to surprise her after? I have a sitter coming for Sebastian so you wouldn't have to worry about that, but we should be home around 10:00 and you guys could come by--"
"Oh my gosh of course! That is the cutest thing ever Lin!!"
"Thanks, just doin' my best."
"By the way, just to let you know usually I'm not this reliable. It's not everyday that I will drop everything to drag my boyfriend across the world with me and surprise my best friends. Just kidding, we really want to come."
"If you guys can't make it that's fine--"
"No, it's set!!! Ant just overheard us faking and is literally searching for tickets to London."
"Oh yeah, you also don't have to worry about a hotel unless you want to. You can stay at my apartment. We have 3 rooms, Pippa can stay with me."
"Ooooh well then."
"Jazzy please don't make this weird."
"Alright alright. I need to keep myself awake, Anthony is still searching the web, so can I talk to you about accents?"
"Sure, I was actually just thinking to ask you about that. Pippa is making breakfast for us rn so I have some time to kill."
"Btw one thing you could do for more advice is talk to Jonathon Groff because he had to use the accent as King George. Let's get started. First of all you want to..."

Pippa's POV
About 30 minutes later after I started, my oatmeal-from-scratch is ready. I get out the brown sugar, some dried fruit, and a couple different types of grains. Who knew Lin had all of this in his kitchen? Not me. Being a single dad who has his hands full, I definitely did not expect Lin to have what some people would call higher end foods in his pantry. I tell Sebby to wait for a second at the table while I go get Lin.
Once I get to his room he is laying down, sprawled out on his back on his bed, hand over his face like he is frustrated and talking to jasmine over the phone. On top of that, he is trying to say words with an English accent only to get more aggravated with each unsuccessful try.
"Hey jasmine I gotta go, breakfast calls. --- no she is not my girlfriend. --- ew jasmine she's right here. --- stahp it. --- alright I will. --- k cya --- yes I know --- alright bye --- bye," after hanging up he says: "jasmine gives you her love and says hi."
"Aw.. I miss her Breakfast is ready btw."
"Wait for a sec, come here," Lin says, motioning for me to sit down next to him.
"Lin your son is waiting for us," I say raising my eyebrows, "come on. We can cuddle later."
"Yay! Alright let's go eat," when he gets up I am pulled into a hug, "I'm so glad you're here pips."
"Me too," as we walk out Sebastian starts jumping up and down in his seat for no reason.
Breakfast isn't all that eventful and eventually Lin leaves for rehearsal. Sebastian and I play games, watch tv, eat food, and take naps (yes me too) to pass the time. We even go to the park to play for a little! We have so much fun causing time to fly and it feels like only minutes have passed before the door opens and Lin is home once again.

Hey y'all!! Rather late chapter today, sorry 'bout that. Thank you for 350 views and over 50 votes!!! I couldn't be more thankful for your support!

Ik I don't wanna be that naggy person that uses one story to advertise for another. But... yeah. 😂 so I have a new story called "Hamilton Cast Messages" which is reallly just for fun for me, but still. It's all in a texting format and includes the whole original cast.

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this chapter!! I'm really tryna get as much content out for you guys before I am swamped, once more, with homework.
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