It's A Girl!
Note: I have been asked to write a prequel to my original story so here it is. If you haven't read my original story it's about Ben having a daughter and the boys having a little sister. In fact it is called Little Sister it is still in progress but please read it as well and give me your feedback.
Chapter 1: It's A Girl!
This prequel starts the day Ben's fourth wife Rachel gives birth to their daughter. They had decided to name her Jamie after Rachel's father James. They were both taking in the miracle that was their daughter when Ben remembered the boys were downstairs waiting to find out whether they had a little brother or sister.
"I should go get the boys so they can meet their little sister." He said looking from his new daughter to his wife.
"Ok." Rachel said with a smile not taking her eyes off of the baby in her arms.
Ben reluctantly got up and walked to the door and as he opened it he was accosted by his three eager sons.
"I was just coming to get you boys but since you are already hear there is someone we would like you too meet." Ben said with a smile as he ushered them to the bed where Rachel was cradling the baby in her arms.
"Come in boys its ok come meet your baby sister." Rachel smiled as she held the baby so they could see her.
"A sister?" A five year old Joe asked crinkling his nose.
"Yes silly. Aren't you excited to have a baby sister?" Rachel said with a giggle.
"Not really I wanted a little brother." Joe said sounding a little disappointed.
"Well son you have a little sister and you have to help take care of her and protect her and teacher all about the ranch." Ben said with a smile as he leaned in to talk to his 5 year old son.
The thought of all that responsibility made Joe feel important and like a grown up.
"Ok!" Joe said excitedly.
"What's her name Pa?" Hoss who had been quiet finally spoke up.
"Her name is Jamie." Ben replied with a smile seeing how Hoss was looking at his new sister with such love and adoration in his eyes.
"Jamie? Isn't that a boy's name?" Joe asked confused because he only knew one other Jamie and he was a boy.
"Well we decided to name her after her grandfather and his name is James so Jamie just seemed right." Ben smiled.
Adam who had just been watching from the doorway finally walked over to the bed and looked at the bundle in his stepmother's arms. He just stared at the baby for a moment the he finally spoke.
"Can I hold her?" He asked with a slight smile.
"Of course you can." Rachel said as she handed the baby to Ben who handed her to Adam.
Adam walked over to the rocking chair in the corner of the room and sat down. He was mesmerized by the little bundle in his arms. He talked to her as if no one else was in the room.
"Hi there little one I'm Adam and I am you big brother." He smiled as she grunted and cooed as he introduced himself. "I never thought that I would want a baby sister you know having two little brothers and all but you're all right little one. You are going to be so spoiled and you don't even know it yet." He couldn't help a little chuckle. "I just want you to know you will always be my little one and I will always be there for you…we all will. You have three big brothers that will do anything for you plus the best Ma and Pa a little girl could ask for." He smiled and looked and Ben and Rachel as he said the last part.
"Oh Adam that was very sweet and I can already tell she loves her big brother. All of her big brothers." Rachel smiled as she looked at the boys with tears of joy in her eyes.
"Of course she does." Ben said smiling at his wife and children as Adam brought Jamie back over and placed her in Rachel's arms once more.
The happy family just sat there reveling in their new edition.