April hadn't told her parents that Jackson and her were back together. And she hadn't planned to do so until at least pass her birthday. But there she was, at the airport waiting for them to get off their flights so they could celebrate Christmas together and she could be judge once again for her life decisions.

"Mom, Dad!" She exclaimed as she saw them walk towards her.

"Apple, honey!" Her father said hugging her. "You look good. How's life treating you."

"It's great. Everything is great."

"April , where's our granddaughter?" Her mother asked.

"She's with Jackson and Catherine. They went Christmas shopping for her bear. It's their little tradition."

"Of course. And it had to be today." Her mother whispered to herself, thinking April wouldn't hear.

April ignored her mother's comment and took their luggage.

"Come on, they'll be back home when we'll arrive."

She carried their luggage to her car and they headed to her and Jackson's place.

~at Jackson's and April's house~

April unlocked the door and opened it, revealing the interior to her parents. The entrance faced the living room where a huge gray couched layer in front of the chimney where three Christmas socks hang each with a name sewed on. One was Jackson, the middle one belonged to April and finally one with Harriet's name. Above the fireplace hanged a portrait of the couple and their child.

By her mother's face, April had understood that she had seen the picture.

"Grandma, grandpa!" The little girl cheered as she ran towards the two adults. "I missed you guys. Do you want to see my new room?" She took her grandparents hands and dragged them to the back of the house. "See, I told you it was bigger than the old one. Here there's enough room for all my toys!" They heard the little girl voice faded as she dragged the two adults away.

Jackson embraced his girlfriend. "So, when should we tell them." He said kissing her forehead.

"I dont think we'll have to, its pretty obvious when you look around." She said, dragging him closer. "We'll just have to pray that they'll accept it and wont make a scene."

She looked up to the man she loved and he pressed his lips against hers. For a moment they were alone and nothing would tear them apart. Then, they heard footsteps and slowly broke apart.

"Did you need anything?" She asked her father.

"No. I wanted to talk to the two of you, actually." He took a breath and April took Jackson's hand, waiting for the worst to come. "I think the two of you can make it. I always knew you'd find your way back to each other and im really happy you did. Just try to take it slow this time."

"We did dad. And we'll continue to do so." She said hugging him. "Can you talk to mom, i dont think she took it well and I dont want her to be mad about it."

"I'll talk to her, but I can't promise anything. You know how she felt after the divorce."

"Thank you Mr. Kepner." Jackson said.

"There's nothing I wouldn't do for my little girl's happiness."

~on Christmas night~

"Hurry up Harriet!" April urged her daughter. "Come put your coat or we'll be late to go to church."

"Why do we have to go?" The little girl asked her mother. "Daddy doesn't come every Sunday."

"Of course he doesn't." Karen said.

"Mom, could we not talk about this now?" April implored.

"Harriet, listen to your mom." Jackson sold his daughter. "Plus im coming so put your coat on."

"But why?" The little girl continued.

Jackson helped her put her coat on and started to explain to her why this mass was special. "Because, it's little Jesus's birthday and we have to celebrate it like we do when it's yours. And we celebrate it with everyone who likes and believes in him."

April smiled at him. She knew that it wasn't part of who he was but she was glad that he was doing this for her.

~after the mass~

On their way back to the house, Harriet started to talk about the ceremony and the decorations.

"Little Jesus was so cute!" The little girl exclaimed. "He had those big blue eyes and those little blond curly hair. He was so cute! He looked like Jessica's little brother." She continued. "I wish I had a little brother."

Jackson looked over at April who was sitting in the passenger seat next to him. He knew that if he only had fought for their marriage a little bit longer Harriet might've had a little brother by now. But what hurt most was that part of her wish came true. She had a big brother, a long time ago.

"Could I have a little brother for Christmas next year?" Harriet asked.

The two adults laugh and the three people in the back seats looked at them unaware of what was so funny.

~at midnight~

"Come on Harriet, it time to get up." Jackson told his child. "Santa came! There are presents for you under the tree."

The little girl opened her eyes and looked straight at the door.

"Presents, for me?"

"Yes." Her mother answered from outside her room. "Hurry."

Harriet had never run faster. Her little legs moved fast to the living room where a pile of presents later under the tree.

"Wow!" She said.

"Go, open them." Karen hurried the little girl while giving her a big green box with a huge red bow on it.

~30 minutes later~

All the boxes were open now except one. It was a little green box with reindeer on it. Harriet went to get it and gave it to her mother.

"There is no name on this one. Do you know for who it is?" The little irl asked her mother.

April took the present and observed it.

"Oh, I know for who it is but it isn't for now. It's for daddy but man is going to give it to him later. Now its time to get you to bed." She said. "Say goodnight to grandma and grandpa."

The little girl gave a hug to both her grandparents and walked to her room.

"I should probably go to make sure she brushes her teeth." Jackson said getting up from the couch.

"Yes and make sure she does her prayer." April added.

"Will do." The surgeon said while walking towards his daughter's bedroom.

Karen watched him walk into her bedroom. "Like that's ever going to happen." She exclaimed. "And what was in that box, hum? Was it lingerie? I bet he likes that. Do you really want him around your child?"

"Mom!"

"He probably wont even ask her to pray and how can you trust him after all he put you through? If it were me I never would've let him see her."

"Well, its not you mom. And I love him. And he loves me and our child. You have no idea how hard it was for him after Samuel. And frankly, you don't get to decide what I do." She took and deep breath and continued. "If you're her to be mean to him in front of our child than I'm going to ask you to leave because there is not longer a place for you in this house."

She looked at her mother one last time before going off to her room where Jackson was waiting.

He was sitting on their bed and April rested her head on his chest. He kissed her forehead and stroke her back.

"Though night?" He said.

"Yeah, but I don't want it to get in the way of my present." She responded.

She gave him the little box and waited for him to open it. Inside was a little piece of paper on which was printed a sonogram.

"Really?" He asked her.

"Yes." She said smiling.

"We're having a baby!" He whispered.

He pressed his lips against hers and broke away for a moment only to say:

"I love you!"

They kissed again and this time it was April who broke their embrace.

"Merry Christmas" she said.