Hey, guys! So for those of you that have expressed an interest in my writing a Bade story, here you go :D It's based off of the movie Life As We Know It with Josh Duhamel and Katherine Heigl, which, if you haven't seen it yet, is an awesome movie :D Plus it's Josh Duhamel, so there's that... ;) Let me know what you think so far!


Beck sat impatiently in the waiting room, where he peered anxiously at the clock for the thousandth time that night. It was now nearing two in the morning, and he and his family were perched on the edge of their seats as they awaited the arrival of Baby Hendricks: Mr. and Mrs. Oliver's first grandchild. Beck couldn't be more excited for the new addition to the family, as he's always wanted children, and couldn't wait to see his beautiful niece or nephew. Jade, however, felt uneasy about the situation. She knew how badly Beck wanted a family, yet she made her dislike for children quite clear and, what's more, they were still young- only twenty-one years old. She wasn't ready for a child yet, and Beck respected that.

Jade looked over at him and couldn't help but smile at his excitement.

"I know you're excited, babe, but chill," she laughed as she went to grab his hand. "It should be any time now."

At Jade's words, an exhausted looking Mrs. Oliver made her way out into the waiting room, causing everyone to rise to their feet.

"Well?" Beck pressed, eager to hear the news. Mrs. Oliver simply shook her head.

"Nothing yet."

"It's been five hours. What's taking so long?" he asked in curiosity, earning a laugh from Mrs. Oliver.

"She's almost there," she reassured her son, "but this isn't a quick in-and-out process; it takes time. The nurse told her that she should be here within the hour, so it won't be much longer."

Beck smiled at his mother's words, happy to hear that things seemed to be moving quickly; he didn't know if he could wait much longer. As he watched Mrs. Oliver make her way back to his sister, he reclaimed his spot next to Jade and couldn't help but notice the small smile on her face.

"You're in an unusually good mood," he joked, causing Jade's smile to fall.

"I can't be happy for your family?" she argued with a raise of her eyebrow.

"Our family," he corrected her, playing with her wedding band. "And I'm just surprised, that's all. You're not exactly fond of children, and you've made that quite clear."

"It's not like it's ours: we don't have to worry about losing sleep, going broke, or screwing up an innocent human being. We can see it whenever we want, and when we get annoyed, which, believe me, won't take very long, we can hand the thing back to its parents."

Beck sighed at Jade's comment, noticing that her opinion on having a family hadn't changed. He knew that deep down she really wanted children, but the fear of turning into her parents truly frightened her, and she didn't want to screw up an innocent child.

"But just think, babe," he spoke up, wrapping his arm around her, "this could be us one day."

Jade grimaced, displeased by Beck's comment. "Maybe one day," she agreed, trying to appease him, "but don't expect it to happen any time soon."

Beck smiled at wife, gladly accepting; it had been the closest that she'd come to admitting that she wanted a family.

"I wonder what they would look like," he started, earning an inquisitive look from Jade. "I bet they'd have my skin tone, and your gorgeous, blue eyes."

Jade blushed at Beck's words and leaned into his embrace.

"That doesn't sound too bad," she agreed.

"And you have to admit," Beck added, "we'd make damn cute kids."

Jade's cheeks flushed a deep red, and a small smile graced her lips.

"Well, that's a given," she joked, resting her head on Beck's shoulder.

"You're blushing?" he asked in amusement as he noticed her flushed complexion.

Before Jade could answer with some sarcastic comment, Cameron Hendricks, Beck's brother-in-law, came walking into the waiting room, a huge grin plastered on his face. Everyone rose to their feet in anticipation of the news, even Jade.

"It's a girl!" he announced proudly, tears still in his eyes.

A smile made its way across Beck's face as he approached his brother-in-law.

"I'm so happy for you two," he said, allowing for Cameron to shake his outstretched hand.

"Congrats," Jade timidly spoke up from beside Beck. The whole situation felt awkward to her, as she had never really gotten along with Beck's sister nor his brother-in-law. When Jade came into the picture several years ago, Kate absolutely adored her, claiming that she was the younger sister that she never had. Jade grew easily annoyed with her peppiness and would often dismiss the older female, never really allowing for her and Kate to become close.

Cameron beamed proudly, still adjusting to his new reality, and placed his hand on Beck's shoulder.

"Do you want to meet her?"

Beck smiled, eagerly accepting before glancing at Jade, who seemed hesitant to accept the offer.

"You go ahead, Beck," she permitted, releasing her arm from his waist. "You should be with your family; I don't want to impose."

His smile fell ever so slightly at Jade's remark, knowing that she would have declined. Despite being together for eight years, Jade still had a difficult time calling the Olivers her family as she was not one to grow close or attached; everything that she had grown close to in the past had left her, she couldn't bear experiencing that again.

Cameron laughed softly, before putting a hand on Jade's shoulder.

"You're family, too, Jade. Hell, you've been a part of this family longer than I have," he joked, earning an uneasy smile from the woman.

"If you say so," she shrugged, causing Beck to grin.

He carefully intertwined Jade's hand in his own, pulling her close as they made their way to the room. As he looked over at her, he couldn't help but feel amused by the uneasy look that remained on her face.

"Something wrong?" he asked her, wondering what she was thinking.

"What if she doesn't like me?" she whispered in a small voice.

"Kate? She'll get used to you," Beck joked, trying to lighten her mood.

"The baby, Beck. What if the baby doesn't like me?" she answered with a roll of her eyes.

Beck stopped and turned to face Jade, his look softening.

"Why are you so worried, babe?"

Jade shifted uneasily in her position before looking at the ground. She wanted to answer him, but she didn't want to sound like a sap, nor did she want Beck to think that he was winning at the whole "let's start a family" debate.

"Jade?" he tried again, concerned by her lack of response.

"What if she doesn't like me?" she asked again, meeting Beck's gaze.

"Why are you worried?" he prodded, trying to get her to open up.

"It's just-"she paused, not knowing if what she was going to say would make her sound pathetic. "Let's say we do start a family. What if our own children don't like me, or worse, love me?" she muttered, returning her gaze to the ground.

"Jade," he sighed, "that wouldn't be possible. How could someone not love you?"

"I don't know, ask my parents," she replied monotonously.

"Hey," Beck murmured, earning her attention. "That's their problem, and their loss."

Jade smiled at her husband, allowing him to wrap his arms around her once again.

"You're such a sap," she teased, before looking into his eyes, "but, thanks."

Beck gently placed a kiss to her temple, before looking at her in amusement.

"I thought you didn't want kids," he teased with a smirk.

"I never said that," she defended, "I said 'maybe one day,' that doesn't mean never," she answered with a playful roll of her eyes.

Beck smiled in victory, noting how close Jade was coming to caving. But before he could reply with another smart comment, Jade grabbed his hand and began to drag him down the hall, interrupting him.

"Let's go see our niece," she said, causing Beck's smile to widen.

It didn't take long for the couple to find the room, as the boisterous chatter coming from the end of the hall unmistakably belonged to the Oliver clan. As the couple walked in, Kate looked up from her spot in her bed and flashed a proud, yet slightly delirious smile at the couple.

"There you are," Cameron greeted as he released his arm from around his wife's shoulders. Kate gently shifted in her bed, letting out a soft noise of discomfort as she placed the sleeping baby into her husband's arms.

"There's someone I want you to meet," he told the couple while approaching them. Beck positioned himself, holding his arms open to accept the little bundle, and Cameron gently placed the baby girl into her uncle's arms, watching as a huge grin appeared on his face.

"Hi, baby girl," he cooed, placing a kiss to her forehead. As if on command, her eyelids fluttered open, revealing a gorgeous set of brown eyes. She let out a tiny yawn as she stirred in Beck's arms, causing his heart to flutter.

"Look at you," he whispered, holding the baby close, before looking to his sister.

"Does she have a name yet?"

Kate looked to her husband, earning a nod as if to give her the go ahead.

"Sophie Brynn Hendricks," she introduced with a smile.

"Hi, Sophie," Beck greeted the newborn. "I'm your uncle Beck, and that's your aunt Jade," he gestured towards his wife.

Jade couldn't help but smile at the sight of her husband interacting with their niece; it seemed so natural for him. Although she had told him that she wanted to wait, something about seeing her husband interacting with Sophie made her feel more willing to have children. Not just that, but there was also something about Beck holding a baby that was a huge turn on for Jade, and she could have jumpstarted the process right then and there.

"Do you want to hold her, babe?" he asked, looking over at Jade.

As if to ask permission, she stole a glance at Kate, who gave her an encouraging smile.

"Go ahead, Jade," she allowed, "after all, she's your niece."

Jade took a timid step towards Beck, holding her arms out to receive the baby girl. As he gently eased the child into his wife's arms, he noticed the look of admiration that worked its way across her features. He knew that, although she would deny it later, she would enjoy interacting with her niece.

Sophie began to look around the room, seeming confused by the sight of the new set of arms, and allowed for her eyes to fix on Jade's. She would never admit it, but as soon as Sophie's gorgeous browns met her crystal blues, she couldn't help but want a baby of her own. However, after being transferred from Beck's warm embrace to Jade's rigid, uncomfortable one, the tiny child began to squirm in her aunt's arms, letting out a soft whimper. Jade tensed in response, not knowing what to do in the situation. She didn't want the child to cry, as the sound annoyed her. More importantly, though, she couldn't help but feel that if the baby were to cry, it would be her fault- that Sophie didn't like her.

All eyes watched on, awaiting Jade's reaction: everyone in the room, sans Beck, expected Jade to grow annoyed by the squirming child, especially if she were to cry. Beck, though, knew what she was capable of: he was the only one that knew about her surprisingly nurturing side. As Sophie's bottom lip began to quiver, Kate closed her eyes, bracing herself for Jade's reaction. However, rather than panic, Jade looked over to Cameron, who gladly accepted to retrieve the fussy child. If she weren't in a room full of Beck's family, or even in a room with Beck, she would have rocked the little girl, singing to her until she settled down. But she was Jade West: she would never let others see her soft side; she didn't want to appear weak.

As Cameron began to rock the little bundle, a nurse came in, announcing that it was time to start feeding. Taking it as his cue to leave, Beck walked over to his sister's bed and carefully wrapped her in a hug.

"She's perfect, sis. I'm so proud of you," he told her through a smile. Even Jade made her way over to Kate, giving her a hug, albeit a hesitant one, and her congrats.

The couple walked out the door and after making it out into the waiting room, Beck stopped Jade, giving her a warm smile.

"I'm really proud of you," he started, earning a cold glare from Jade.

"Watch it, Oliver," she threatened.

"I mean it," he tried again. "I know you're not one to be soft, but I could tell how much you love Sophie; you were smiling."

"I wasn't smiling," she argued, embarrassed that she had been caught.

"Why are you embarrassed about it? I thought it was sweet."

Jade's eyes narrowed. How dare her husband associate her with the word "sweet."

"Never call me that," she demanded, causing Beck to chuckle.

"Come on, babe. I'm just saying: you've always said that you wouldn't be good with kids, especially after your 'Jade with Tots' videos, but honestly? I think you did amazing."

"Beck, I was terrified," she argued, "I literally stood completely still, holding my breath, and praying to God that I wouldn't make her upset; I don't know what I would have done if Sophie would have started screaming."

"Hand her back to her parents?" he offered. "She's not your kid," he teased, quoting Jade.

She rolled her eyes at Beck's comment, but couldn't help but smile at him.

"Whatever, Oliver."

"So, considering how well things went with Sophie-"

"Not right now," she interrupted him, knowing where he was taking this.

The corners of Beck's lips tugged downwards into a slight frown.

"Hey," Jade spoke up, wrapping her arms around his neck, "I do want to have a family with you," she admitted, "just not right now."

Beck's face lit up, and he brushed his lips against Jade's.

"Really?"

Jade chuckled at his excitement, before laying her head on his chest. "Really," she confirmed.

"Although, I have to admit: you look damn sexy with a baby in your arms."

Beck smiled at Jade's words, and he pulled back to look into her lust-filled eyes.

"I could say the same for you," he whispered into her ear, sending a shiver down her spine. She leaned into him, allowing for their lips to touch, and melted under his touch as he deepened the kiss. Realizing where they were, Jade quickly pulled away, leaving a confused Beck.

"Easy, killer," she teased, "I said I wanted to wait on the family."

Beck grinned at his wife before placing a chaste kiss to her lips. No matter how much she denied it, he knew that, deep down, she wanted children. Although she felt uncertain about it, after seeing her the look on her face upon receiving Sophie, Beck knew that she would change her mind; she may feel unprepared now, but he knew that she would make an amazing mother. All in due time.


Well, let me know what you think :) This is just the prologue; I started writing the first chapter, but decided that it might be a good idea to give a little background info :)