"Ross! Where's the blue icing?" Riker called upstairs.
"Right here." Ross ran to him and handed him the icing.
"Thanks." Riker said, "I need it to finish the cake. Thank goodness the kids favorite color is the same."
"Yeah." Ross said. "Do you need anything else? I got finish hanging up the pinata."
"Nope. I'm good." Riker said. He iced the cake, and then started eating the rest of the icing out of the tube. 'I've gotta tell Ross about the baby soon. I can't hide it much longer.'
"Alright then." Ross said and walked out of the kitchen. 'I wonder how long he's gonna keep it a secret.' Riker ate the rest of tube of icing and then through it out.
"Daddy." His little girl crawled into the kitchen.
"Hey, baby." Riker said, picking her up. "How's daddy's little angel?"
"Hungwy." She stuck her hand into her mouth.
"Hand out of mouth sweetie." Riker said, gently moving her hand away. "And we'll have lunch in just a little bit when everyone gets here. And you know how to walk, so let's not crawl anymore okay? Remember we talked about that." He kissed her cheek.
"Walking no fun." Abby pouted.
"Walking helps you get places faster. Plus it's what big girls do. And your daddy's big girl right?"
"Yes daddy." She giggled. She moved around to get down. "Want to play with Anthony."
"Alright. You guys have fun. Your cousins and sister should be here soon." Riker said, just then there was a knock on the door. "Ross! Can you get that?" He called, grabbing the container of red icing out of the fridge, and sticking it in his mouth.
"Sure." Ross said and opened the door.
"Ross!" Becca said, hugging him. Clae and Emelia ran toward the kids room while Rosalynn stayed near Becca. Becca looked down at her youngest. 'Don't you want to go play?' She signed.
'No. I stay with you and daddy.' Rosalynn signed back. Rosalynn had been born deaf, due to Becca's fever at the beginning of her pregnancy.
'Okay.' Becca e turned back to Ross. "Rocky's bringing Logan's carseat up. I swear I can't get him to put the boy down. I think it's because he's the only boy in our family..." she trailed off thinking about Jason. "Anyway. We're here!"
"Hi." Ross said. "I kind of didn't really catch half of what you're saying, but..." He looked down at Rosalynn. 'You can go play with everyone else.' He signed to her.
'I know, Uncle Ross.' she signed. She checked to make sure Becca wasn't looking. 'I don't feel good, and I really just want to stay with mommy.'
'Okay.' Ross turned to Becca. "She's not feeling good. Don't say I said that though."
Becca frowned. She turned to Roalynn. 'Why didn't you tell me?'
'I didn't want to ruin the party.' she signed. Becca sighed, and picked her up. 'Alright sweetie. Let's go Uncle Riker.' She turned to Ross. "Thank-you." She paused, "Has he told you yet?" She asked, referring to Riker.
Ross shook his head. "He really thinks I don't know."
Becca laughed, and shook her head. "I've been trying to get him to tell you, but he won't. You should just bring it up. Tell him that you know."
"Nope, I'll just see how he's gonna tell me so I can see his expression when I told him I already know." Ross chuckled. He went to close the door when little Rylie came running in, followed by Addie and Ryland.
"Well, hello there." Becca said, giggling at her little niece/cousin.
Rylie reached her arms up to Becca. "Auntie!"
Addie smiled. "Hi guys." Becca picked Rylie up in her other arm. Rosalynn leaned over and hugged Rylie tightly. Rylie giggled and hugged her back.
"They're so cute." Addie said, setting Cecilia down. "Go play."
Cecilia looked up at her and shook her head.
Addie sighed. "She's still so shy."
"Nothing wrong with that." Becca said, "She's only two anyway."
"Ryland was shy when he was younger." Stormie said,sitting Rain down. She ran off to play with her nieces.
"She's so adorable." Becca said, shaking her head. "She's like Rocky and Riker stuck together."
Addie laughed. "Yeah she is."
"Now we just wait for Rydel, Ell, and their kids." Ross said.
"Yeah." Becca said.
"We're here!" Rydel said, breathlessly. The kids ran toward the stairs. "Jared! Micheal!" She called after their twin boys. Little Amy ran past on her chubby toddler legs. "Careful!" Rydel called after her.
"I got her mommy!" Mei-Lee said, following behind the baby.
"Wow. The house is gonna be really crowded." Ross said.
"Finally got the car seat out." Rocky said, walking in with Logan.
"You mean finally got him out of the car seat?" Addie asked.
"Yeah, that." Rocky said.
"You have a serious addiction to our son, Rock, and it's starting to scare me." Becca said, laughing. "But you get to continue holding him, because I've got two girls right now."
"I'm not addicted to our son." Rocky said, then turned to Logan. "Daddy's not addicted to you. Are you hungry?"
"Uh-huh, sure he isn't addicted to him." Addie laughed.
"Babe you can't feed him. He's eight months old." Becca said, "And I didn't pump before I left."
"Formula milk?" Rocky asked.
Rylie got Becca to put her down. "I go play, mommy?" She asked Addie.
"Of course sweetie. Ceciia, join you sister?" Addie asked. Cecilia shook her head, so Rylie turned to Rosalynn. "Want play?"
"He doesn't drink formula Rocky Mark none of our kids have and none ever will." Becca said. Rosalynn nodded, and Becca sat her down.
"Oh." Rocky said, gently bouncing his son.
Rylie went with Rosalynn to the kids' room.
Becca rolled her eyes. "Four kids. You think he'd notice." She shook her head.
Rocky shrugged. "What's really so wrong with formula milk?"
"Breast milk is healthier for babies." Becca said, taking Logan out of Rocky's arms. "Now I have a little boy to feed."
"No!" Rocky took Logan back. "He's fine."
"I think he really is addicted to his son." Addie whispered to Ryland laughingly.
"Rocky, he needs to eat. He's a baby." Becca said.
"I think so." Ryland said.
Rocky sighed and handed Logan back to Becca. "Please don't take too long."
"Wow." Addie said.
"Of course not. Wouldn't want you to go through withdrawl." Becca said, rolling her eyes at Rocky.
"Just go ahead and feed him." Rocky said. Becca rolled her eyes again and stalked away.
"What's up with her?" Rocky asked.
Addie shrugged. "You're her husband, you should know."
Ryland laughed, "I know." Rocky shot them a confused/annoyed look, and walked off.
"Should I tell him?" Ryland asked. "I mean he's gonna find out anyway."
"Let's just keep it for now." Addie said. "It's not our place to tell him. Besides, he really should find oht himself or from Becca."
"But Becca's not going to tell him." Ryland said. "Are you pregnant too, because everyone else is. Well, except Rydel."
Addie simply giggled and pecked his lips. "I'm gonna see what the kids are doing." She said, walking away without giving him an answer.
"Wait what's the answer?" Ryland asked chasing after her.
Becca sighed as she sat down, and yawned. The baby was starting to move around, and it has kept her awake last night.
Addie sat next to her. "Baby kept you awake last night?"
"Yeah." Becca said. "This one's extremelu active."
"Why haven't you told Rocky yet?" Addie asked.
"I don't know." Becca said. "I found out it's a girl and I guess I just don't want him to be disappointed. Plus our family is quite big already, and now another baby..."
"I'm sure he's gonna love it." Addie said. "I think you really should tell him. But it's up to you really."
Becca took a deep breath you know I think I will. Will you send him here?" Becca asked.
"Sure." Addie smiled and walked out.
Rocky went in a minute later. "You called?"
"Hey." Becca said, smiling. She patted the spot next to her.
Rocky sat next to her. "So, what is it?"
"I have something to tell you." Becca said. "I should've told you earlier, but I was scared. I'm still scared, but you deserve to know...your going to be a daddy again."
Rocky blinked. "Oh, wow, um..wow... Okay."
"Is that all you have to say? Okay?" Becca asked.
"Well," Rocky shifted, "what else do you want me to say?"
"I don't know. I kind of expected you to be mad at me." Becca said, with a shrug.
"Well I'm a bit upset that you didn't tell me earlier, but..." Rocky shrugged as well. "I'm glad to have another child."
"Another daughter." Becca said, with a smile.
Rocky smiled back. "I thought so." Becca kissed him sweetly. Rocky kissed her back. She pulled back. "I love you."
"I love you too." Rocky smiled.
Becca smiled. She handed Logan to Rocky, and fixed her clothes. "There we go. He's back daddy. I hope your withdrawl wasn't too bad." She kissed his cheek and stood up. "Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to talk with the rest of the family." She left the living room.
Rocky shook his head playfully and bounced his son, then went out as well.
Riker joined in the conversation as soon as he finished with the food. He was immediately hugged by his dad, which kind of threw him off. He wasn't used to his dad giving hugs randomly.
"Where are the kids?" Ross asked, walking in.
"Upstairs." Riker said, coming out of his shock from his dad hugging him.
"Okay..." Ross said. "I checked upstairs. I meant Anthony and Abby. I can't find them anywhere. It's like they're not in the house."
"What?!" Riker shrieked. He ran upstairs. "Abby! Anthony! If you can hear me come out." He waited, but they didn't come. Riker's feet gave way underneath him, and he fell to his knees sobbing. The kids poked their heads out of the playroom, and saw Uncle Riker crying. Rosalynn ran to him and hugged him, followed by all the rest of the children, which only made Riker cry harder, because of the sweet gesture.
"What wrong, uncle Rikew?" Emelia asked.
"You huwt?" Rylie asked.
"No." Riker sobbed, "Guys where's Abby and Anthony?"
"A lady came and said you were calling them, so they went with her." Rylie said. "They didn't follow strangew dangew." She frowned.
"What did she look like?" Riker asked, he thought they wouldn't have to put up with Maia and Lauren anymore.
"She had bwown haiw and it was cuwly, uncle." Emelia said. "But she look nice."
"Alright thank-you sweetie." Riker said, kissing her forehead. He tried to move, but it hurt. "Clae can you go get daddy Ross for me?" Clae nodded and ran downstairs. "Daddy Ross!"
Ross saw her and he knew something else was wrong, so he ran and followed her upstairs. "Riker! What is it?"
"Maia got the kids." Riker whispered, before sobbing again, "And the baby's coming."
Ross gasped. "Riker, there's no time, so you need to give birth at home. Okay?" He turned to the kids. "Guys can all of you go out and ask your mommies to come here?"
They all nodded. All the woman came up a few minutes later. "You knew the whole time?" Riker gasped out.
"Yes I knew, the cake wouldn't take all that icing." Ross smiled slightly and helped Riker onto the couch. "Okay baby, breathe."
"It hurts!" Riker said.
"What's going on?" Becca asked, running into the room.
"Riker's giving birth, and I need help to help him." Ross said. He turned back to Riker and held his hand. "It's okay baby, just breathe and push. Okay? Breathe, and push."
Riker nodded. He focused on his breathing.
"Alright, Addie you hold his other hand. Rydel bring me some scissors boiled in water. Becca get a tub of water and a baby was cloth." Stromie said. Everyone moved to do what she said. "Alright Riker, I need you to push for me." Riker nodded, and pushed, screaming, causing all the men to jumps downstairs, and the kids to cry.
"Keep pushing, baby. You're doing good." Ross told him.
"I can see the head, Rike. Keep pushing." Stormie said. Riker pushed again, crying as the pain ripped through his body. "Head's out." Stormie said.
Riker pushed again, his hair sticking to his forehead with sweat, dripping in his eye. "Hair." he managed to get out, before another contraction hit.
Ross pushed his hair out of his face. "Keep pushing baby, shoulder's almost out."
Riker nodded, and pushed again, "And shoulders are out." Stormie said. "Just two more pushes, baby boy."
"Come on baby, you can do it." Ross said. "Push."
Riker pushed hard. "Or maybe one push." Stormie said with a chuckle. She cut the cord with the scissors Rydel brought and then gave the baby to Becca to wash off. "It's a girl."
Ross smiled. "She's absolutely perfect."
Becca cleaned her off, and brought her back to Riker. "Here you go."
Riker smiled down at the little girl. "Hello Asher Dalton Lynch."
"I love the name choice." Ross said.
"Thank-you." Riker said.
Ross kissed him, and then kissed baby Asher on the forehead. "I love you two. Now I have to go find our other kids okay?"
Riker nodded tears forming in his eyes. Ross kissed him again. "I love you. I'll bring our kids back, I promise." He went outside.
"I wanna help!" Addie said and followed him out.
"Me too." Becca said, running after them.
Rocky saw when they went downstairs and stopped Becca. "No, you're not going, you're pregnant."
"I want to go." Becca whined. "I'll be okay. Please!"
"No." Rocky told her.
"Rocky's right Bec, you can't go." Ross said. Becca made a noise of annoyance and frustration and stomped back upstairs.
Rocky sighed. "Ry, Ell, make sure she's alright, I'm going with Ross and Addie." Ryland nodded, and followed Ellington toward the stairs. Ross, Rocky and Addie left.
Becca ran into an empty room and broke down sobbing.
Ellington saw her run into the room, and followed her there. He hugged her. "Hey, Bec, ssh."
Becca cried against Ellington's chest."All I wanted was to help!"
"I know, I know." Ellington rubbed her back. "He just doesn't want you or your baby to get hurt. I know you want to help, and he knows that too."
"I'm always pregnant!" Becca sobbed. "Why can't Rocky just keep it in his pants?"
"Ssh, Bec, you're always asking him for it, that's just your hormones talking." Ellington told her.
"I should just cut off his dick. Then he can't do this to me anymore." she grumbled.
"Bec it's your hormones. You don't actually want to do it. You enjoy you and him having sex." Ellington told her.
"No I don't." Becca grumbled. "All it ever does is get me pregnant."
"But you love your kids, don't you?" Ellington asked. "Becca, again, it's just your hormones talking."
"Of course I love my kids! What kind of question is that?" Becca said.
"Then you should love being pregnant." Ellington said. "Don't blame Rocky okay? He just wants the best for all of you."
8"But I want to help! I want to punch that bitch in the face for all the problems she's caused to our family!" Becca said. Her phone beeped. She looked at the text. Her face went white as chalk. She stood up quickly. "I have to go." her phone fell in Ellington's lap as she ran out the door.
"Wha-" Ellington checked the phone. "This is.." He handed it to Ryland and then followed Becca out.
Becca ran to the park, and sat down in a swing sobbing. She didn't know how to tell anyone. If Maia told the media...
"Becca!" Ellington called. He sat down next to her. "What was that message about? What's wrong?"
"I...I...I'm your sister." she whispered.
"What?" Ellington asked. "What..How? What?"
"Your mom, my adopted mom, and Stormie were all best friends. My parent's couldn't have kids. So our mom offered to carry a child for them, and give it to them. So our mom had me,and gave me to my adopted mom." Becca said.
Ellington gaped. "And you found out how?"
"I found my birth certificate." Becca said, quietly.
"It was Maia. She's threatening to tell the media. I don't know how she knows." Becca said, staring at the ground.
"Oh.. Um, why do you think she's threatening to do it? What does she want from you?" Ellington asked.
"I don't know." Becca said, shaking her head. "She's just trying to upset me."
Ellington hugged her. "No matter what happens, she won't win. If the media finds out, it doesn't change anything between everyone."
"Promise?" Becca asked, looking at him vulenerably.
"I promise." Ellington kissed her forehead. "Now let's get you back in the house, you need some rest."
Becca groaned, "You too now?"
"I'm just gonna make sure you and your baby get enough rest." Ellington told her. "Now come on, do I need to carry you?"
Becca sighed, "Knowing you your going to anyway regardless."
"True." Ellington said and picked her up. "Leggo." He carried her back to the house.
Becca squealed and wrapped her hands around Ell's neck. "Best brother ever."
"Best sister ever." Ellington smiled.
Becca smiled, and kissed his cheek. Then she laid her head on his shoulder, and was asleep before they reached the front door. Ellington walked in, then went to the guest room and laid her down on the bed. He kissed her forehead and walked out.