Chapter 2

4 years earlier…

"Look who's here! The big lawyer-man himself," I smiled going to Emmett as he came in.

"Hey you said it, not me," he joked as we kissed, "So how are my two favorite girls doing?"

"Quite well actually," I smiled hugging little Lily in my arms. I handed her to Emmett.

"Hey Lily, how ya doing sweetie?" he cooed holding her up.

"You two are so adorable."

"Even more adorable when you're hear."

"You're to sweet."

Paulette came running over, "Emmett! Sweetie, happy birt—hday!"

"Thank you Paulette," he said as they hugged, "Where's Kyle?"

"Right over there with Aiden, Ally, and Garrett."

"Well thank you all for coming."

"You kidding? We wouldn't miss you're birthday for the world. Plus it's an excuse to see some old friends."

I then remembered a specific present as I saw it walk through the door.

"You're going to love me forever," I smiled to Emmett.

"I already do," he teased.

"No seriously, after this present, it will seal the deal."

"What present? Elle you don't have to get me anything."

"I know, I didn't. I brought you someone."

I said turning him towards the door.

"Mom?.. Mom!" He said going to her.

"Oh Emmett! Look at you, I feel like I haven't seen you in ages!"

"I… I'm speechless," Emmett said as I walked up to the two of them.

"Elle, how are you luv? You look amazing!" she said hugging me.

"Good as ever. It's so good to see you Claira."

"Thank you so much for sending me that ticket Elle, I've missed you all so much… Oh my goodness, is this Lily?"

"This is her momma," Emmett said holding Lily up, "Would you like to hold your grand-daughter?"

"Of course," Claira said taking her, "Oh, she is gorgeous. Well I mean I expected her to be with you two as parents."

We all laughed and sat down at the table with everyone. Emmett once again had Lily; he loved holding her as much as possible.

"Aiden, listen to your father. Don't make me come over there. I will—, there ya go Hun," Paulette smiled as Aiden headed over to the table and sat between his brother and sister.

"Thank you for setting all of this up Elle," Emmett said giving me a kiss.

"It's the least I can do. Here want me to put Lily in her baby seat over here?"

He reluctantly started to hand me her when a sort yet sudden cry was let out, we both laughed.

"Somebody wants her daddy," I laughed.

"My little daddy's girl," Emmett laughed holding her, "Well… and a mommy's girl too, cause she loves you."

"You get more and more random by the day."

"I'm just saying."

Emmett laughed standing up and picking up a glass with his free hand. "Hey everyone, um… I've never really been good at these speeches so I'm just gonna wing it, bear with me," he laughed, "Thank you all for coming, it's very good to see everyone together again. The last time we all saw each other was Elle's baby shower and look, now we've got a baby," everyone laughed. He wasn't doing badly at all! "My wonderful mother is here, courtesy of Elle, and finally just met her grand-daughter for the first time," everyone clapped, "Yes, we're very fortunate to be so lucky; we have wonderful friends, a family, but I think I'm the luckiest of them all. Because I was able to marry the most beautiful, amazing woman in the world, that I love with every part of my heart and soul. And now we have a beautiful daughter who I hope can grow up to be as amazing as my wife, the love of my life that went threw everything to get us all together here tonight, Elle. So thank you Elle, for proposing to me."

Everyone laughed and clapped as he sat back down.

"Honey that was a wonderful speech."

"Thank you, I was nervous as hell but I got threw it."

I whispered, "Don't worry, we couldn't tell."

He smiled.

The waiters then brought out the food, as we all talked and laughed reminiscing of old times at college and more recent times. After the hours flew by and it was time to go home, everyone was saying goodbyes and handing Emmett birthday presents.

"I feel like a little kid getting all these."

"Well it is your birthday Emmett."