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Chapter 3: Understanding


December 28, 2012- 11:45 am

"Thank you for everything Kelly. Kendall and I will sure to be in touch with our final decision later." James told the social worker and music producer assistant as he led her out of the kitchen. Kelly nodded towards James and Kendall while heading out the front door of the house. Behind the two, Kendall smiled and waved; the information from earlier still reeling through his mind at a rapid pace.

The three had packed Zachariah's files up with gentle smiles, and agreements to keep in contact once James and Kendall had talked with Logan. They'd left the conversation open to many options for the future that simply relied on the reaction Logan would give to them upon hearing about Zachariah. They were just about to see Kelly go into her car and leave when James and Kendall caught sight of Ryan, Katie and Logan heading up their long driveway. Logan was in the middle of the group, with both hands clutching one of Katie's and Ryan's hands happily. A bright smile was on his young face, matching the joyful expressions that Katie and Ryan gave off. It seems like the three had a great time.

Upon seeing his fathers, Logan beamed instantly and let go of his grandfather and aunt's hands.

"Daddy! Papa! We're home!" He cried eagerly, still having not seen Kelly yet. Once he let go of the others' hands, he sprinted for his two fathers. Who were waiting for Logan with arms wide open to jump in. Logan giggled before leaping into Kendall and James' arms and snuggling deeply into their bodies.

Despite only being gone an hour, (just like Ryan promised) Logan still couldn't fight the slight longing for Kendall and James. He knew it was unhealthy – well, everyone knew it was unhealthy – to get upset over not being around Kendall or James for just one hour, but he couldn't help it. They were his family. His first real family. Logan couldn't help the constant fear of abandonment that lay within his mind every single day. He'd grown up with that fear and that abandonment and he wasn't about to snap out of it in a year. James and Kendall knew that, which was why they found nothing wrong with constantly allowing Logan to be close to them and leave him alone as little as possible. Neither cared how "unhealthy" it was considered. Logan was different.

Logan was special.

"Hey there Logiebear. How was the park?" Kendall asked, pulling away from Logan fist. He allowed James to pick Logan up into his arms and rest the child on his hip. Logan smiled gleefully giving a small bounce in James' arms.

"It was so fun! Auntie Katie and I went on the swings and I was up so high! Higher than Auntie Katie even." Logan exclaimed excitedly. "Then we walked around and saw some of the duckies in the pond, there were even some baby ones papa." Logan chattered on about his stories at the small park by their house. The entire time, James and Kendall listened eagerly, without ever once interrupting their son or becoming bored.

"Wow, it sounds like you three had an awesome time!" Kendall said with a bright grin. Logan nodded at his papa's words and curled in deeper to James' chest, causing the tall brunette to chuckle lightly in affection. He would never be able to believe just how much Logan's simple personality would always mean to him. Just his little smiles or fleets of happiness were enough to make James' heart warm for a lifetime.

All he needed was Logan and Kendall.

Would that also include Zachariah soon?

It was then that Logan finally seemed to realize that his family wasn't the only ones outside, and that Kelly actually seemed to be standing right beside his fathers. A smile adorned her face while she watched the family of three interact with one another. This family was defiantly her favorite that always made her smile every time she saw them.

"Kelly?" Logan asked, cocking his head to the side in confusion. Kelly laughed gently and waved at the small boy. Logan's eyes brightened even more than before and he reached out desperately for the woman. Chuckling, James set Logan down so the young boy could hug Kelly properly.

"Kelly! Hi Kelly!" Logan greeted cheerfully into the tight hug. Kelly greeted the six-year-old back happily, unwilling to let the hug end first. Logan had warmed up immensely to Kelly after months of living with Kendall and James, and realized dearly just how much Kelly helped him and had cared for him at the orphanage. He would never forget how much she had done for him.

"Hey there Logan. How have you been?" Kelly asked softly, once Logan finally released her from a hug. The small boy bounded happily beside her, eagerly telling her about his Christmas this year and time at the park earlier.

"It was so much fun!" Logan finished breathlessly, still smiling the whole time. "What are you doing here Kelly? When did you get here?" Logan asked feeling slightly shy now with Kelly suddenly here. He instinctively moved closer to his fathers, as if silently trying to hold on to them.

"I was just in the neighborhood and I thought I would stop by to say hello to Kendall and James. They told me you were out at the park." Kelly explained with a smile. She caught James and Kendall's eyes, as the two let out collective sighs of relief. James couldn't help but smile in kindness that Kelly wasn't about to spoil their discussion to Logan and that she would really leave it to them to talk to Logan about Zachariah. "Unfortunately, I have to get going now. It was nice to see you again Logan. I am very happy to hear your Christmas went so well." Kelly moved away from Logan with a charming smile and waved.

Logan nodded gleefully and waved rigorously to Kelly as she got into the car. "Bye Kelly!" He called out, when she began to drive away. Kelly laughed and waved once more from her car, as her vehicle slowly drove out of sight. Leaving the family alone and a heavy silence fell over the group.

"Daddy, can we watch The Muppets?" Logan asked, tugging on James' shirt to get his attention. James blinked and nodded with a warm smile to his son. He took Logan's hand and led his son into the house with Kendall right behind them, followed by Katie and Ryan.

All the way, James could feel his father's eyes digging into the back of the head, knowing that Ryan was looking for answers about their discussion.

He would get around to telling his father soon. Or, eventually.


December 31, 2012- 6:30 pm

Dinner was the time Kendall and James gathered their courage. Three days later, during dinner would finally be the family discussion. James and Kendall had talked much over the past three days about Zachariah and what to do, and they were finally ready to talk with Logan. They couldn't keep postponing this family meeting, because the longer they waited, the more likely this wasn't going to happen.

Kendall made Logan's favorite dinner. Dinosaur chicken and curly fries. With chocolate milk.

He and James were nervous as they set the table and made the dinner. Logan was oblivious to their nerves and emotions, as his eyes were focused on the delicious meal he loved. His young mind wasn't sharp enough to see his fathers' nerves, while his favorite dinner was being set on the table. Ryan, however, saw the sudden change in his son and son-in-law's moods right off the bat. He knew something was up – had been up since their talk with that social worker, three days ago. But he never pushed the two men to talk, figuring they would talk when the time was right.

And it seemed like Ryan was also right.

The small family of four this time, sat around the dinner and ate quietly. At first there was only the sound of eating and Logan's happy little squeaks when he dug into his meal. But, after thirty minutes, James and Kendall knew they needed to address the topic. It was now or never.

James began.

"Logan," He asked gently. The six-year-old paused in mid chew to look at his daddy. He smiled, mouth full, and waved. James waved back with an anxious smile. "Logan…how would you feel about ever becoming a big brother? And having a sibling who was younger than you? Much littler too." James eventually asked, biting his tongue while waiting for Logan's answer.

For what seemed like the longest time of Kendall's and James' life, Logan was silent. It was only a few minutes of silence, but for the couple, it felt like an eternity.

"Like, even littler than me?"

"Yes, much littler than you Logie."

"I dunno…" Logan said quietly, eyes casting downward. Immediately, James and Kendall's heart tugged at Logan's timid posture and solemn eyes. "I've never thought about that before." His voice was barely above a whisper now, with a very timid squeak at the end.

Kendall swallowed.

"But, if you did think about it? How would you feel, maybe?" Kendall asked hesitantly. Logan bit his lip, pushing the remaining curly fries across his plate.

It was true; he hadn't thought much about the idea of having another sibling. But if Logan were to be honest, he would admit that the idea scared him. He was scared to let someone else into his life and into his house. He didn't want to lose any of James and Kendall's attention or live with someone who might not like him. Logan feared that a sibling would find him strange and wouldn't want to play with him, like the kids at the orphanage didn't want to play.

"Scared." Logan whispered. James and Kendall moved their chairs closer to Logan in attempts to comfort him, ignoring the confused look Ryan was giving them. Right now was the time to comfort Logan.

"Why would you be scared Logie?" James asked, rubbing his thumb over Logan's small knuckles. Logan still refused to look at either parent, as the fear bubbled inside his chest and squeezed at his heart. He swallowed thickly.

"I dunno." Logan lied and shrugged at his parents. "It just scares me. It's another person in the house." He mumbled, hoping James and Kendall wouldn't see through his partial lie. Luckily, the two adults didn't and just moved closer to Logan. Logan frowned as he tried to figure out why his fathers would be asking him all this. Why do they want to know?

"Why?"

James and Kendall were stumped for a second. The question was unexpected and sudden. For a moment, neither could comprehend Logan's question and couldn't come up with an answer.

"Why?" Kendall asked. Logan nodded shyly.

"Yeah, why are you asking?" He asked gently. James and Kendall shared a look with one another. Now they really knew there was no use hiding their secret. They defiantly had to tell Logan everything now.

James sighed when Kendall began to talk. "Logan, do you remember that Kelly was here three days ago?" He asked. Logan looked up, still frowning but nodded at his father's question. "Well, Kelly actually came here to talk to James and me about something. She had something to tell and show us, that's why you went to the park with Katie and grandpa." Kendall explained.

"Kelly came to us, to talk about another adoption. Just like how we adopted you." James chimed in quietly. Logan's eyes widened slightly and his throat turned dry. Even Ryan looked shocked by this information. "She asked us if we wanted to adopt another sibling for you."

"Another adoption?" Logan whispered shakily. Kendall pulled Logan into his arms and ran his hands up and down Logan's shaking arms, while the child buried into his father's chest.

"Yes, another one. Just like you. Only Kelly showed us a baby up for adoption. A little baby boy. His name is Zachariah and we were on the list for him." James continued to explain in a soft voice. Logan looked right at James with wide eyes. James couldn't see all of the whites on Logan's eyes and nothing else but pupils.

"But why?" Logan couldn't help but blurt out. Kendall smiled weakly.

"Well, Logan because just like you daddy and I have always thought about the idea of a bigger family. With you, me and daddy and another child or children." Kendall continued softly, watching Logan's face for any signs of distress or panic. Fortunately, Logan only looked surprised rather than upset. "However, daddy and I told Kelly that no decisions would be made about another adoption until we talked with you, and you have told us what you want or think. This is up to you Logan. If you don't want a sibling at all, that is fine. James and I would never pressure you or force you into anything you didn't want." Kendall stated firmly, making sure Logan could see the severity or his words in his eyes. Logan seemed to understand and relaxed in to Kendall's arms.

"Really?" He asked timidly. Kendall and James smiled.

"Of course."

"Although, Logan there is something we want to tell you first." James sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose. Logan looked at his daddy curiously and blinked. "The little baby, Zachariah, well he's special to you. Zachariah is your…your brother. As in, he's really related to you and only you." James held his breath once the truth had finally been revealed. Logan's face became a mixture of pure confusion, with scrunched eyebrows and pouting lips. Though, Ryan was utterly shocked and staring at the couple with wide eyes and a gaping mouth.

Logan had a brother?

They had not been expecting this.

"A brother? How do I have a brother? I've never met one before." Logan asked out of confusion. He never had a brother when he had lived with…them. It was just him, her and Logan.

"Yes, a brother. Just like how Katie and I are related and I'm Katie's brother. Well, Zachariah is your brother Logan. Only he's much younger than you. He's a baby; born after you came to live with daddy and I. That's why you never met him before." Kendall explained quickly, glancing down at his son. Logan snapped his attention to Kendall, to stare at his papa with large doe eyes. "He's a baby. Kelly told us that he was one month old. So he's very little and young. You've seen babies before right?"

Logan nodded slowly. He remembered seeing a couple of babies before at his time back at the orphanage. He never was around any very long, but he knew they were small and sometimes noisy. But Logan was still too astounded at the fact the he had his own brother. Just like Auntie Katie and papa! He couldn't believe that there was another little kid out there, just like him.

While Logan thought, James looked over at his father to gather his reaction. Ryan was still wearing a look of awe and shock on his face. But he had the decency to close his mouth and simply stare at James and Kendall. James' heart raced. He could see the question in his father's eyes upon hearing this news.

How?

James pleaded silently with his father, hoping he would understand that James would explain everything at a better time. Taking the small hint, James nodded and neutralized the shock on his face. Instead he focused on Logan just as James and Kendall were.

Finally, Logan broke the silence.

"What's his name?" He asked gently. James and Kendall both swallowed and took a breath.

"Zachariah."

"Do you know what he looks like?"

James gaped in confusion towards his son's attitude. "Yes, Kelly gave us pictures of him actually. Why?"

"I wanna see what he looks like before we adopt him. I wanna see my brother." Logan said simply. And in that moment, it felt as if time had suddenly stopped.

James could feel the breath being knocked right out of him and his heart raced widely in his chest. His hazel eyes widened immensely at Logan's simple words, while a face-splitting grin graced his face.

Kendall was in awe and currently unable to comprehend even 2+2. His son – his scared, timid son – just announced that they would be adopting Zachariah. Not telling them that he hoped they could, but announcing that they would adopt.

"L-Logie, are you sure? Is this what you really want? Because papa and I never want you to feel as if you have to do anything." James choked out, despite his smile. In Kendall's lap a small smile had turned the corners of Logan's lips upward. The fear and anxiety had vanished from Logan's face and was replaced with real curiosity and excitement.

"Yeah. If he's my brother then I really want him here with us. I wanna be his big brother!" Logan cried waving his hands. "Besides, he's little so he won't be scary at all, right?" Kendall wrapped Logan in the tightest hug ever, smushing his face again Kendall's and laughed joyfully.

"Of course, he's not scary. He's a baby. He's going to learn everything from you, Logiebear." Kendall laughed, loving so much more than Logan was also laughing in his papa's arms and filled with real happiness. Logan wasn't even pretending to want Zachariah. He was serious. And that alone made Kendall's heart flip.

James grinned at his family, clutching his hands together tightly. Across from him, Ryan was beaming with a proud smile. His family was going to get bigger and he would be with them every step of the way, no matter what. His pride for his sons' courage was mixed with relief and joy for his grandson's joy and eagerness to meet his baby brother.

Logan was defiantly one of a kind.

Quickly, James stood up and rushed out of the dinning room to grab the small envelope with the photos of Zachariah in them. He returned to the table to see his father congratulating Kendall and Logan, while Logan asked questions about Zachariah. His mouth moved rapidly with questions flying at a hundred miles an hour about the little baby.

"Look here Logie. This is Zachariah." James announced happily, sitting down and opening the envelope. Logan shut his mouth immediately to gaze at the photo's being spread across the table. Upon seeing each and every picture of the baby boy, Logan's eyes grew brighter and brighter while his smile became bigger and bigger.

"He's cute!" Logan giggled, looking at a picture of the baby in a small Christmas sweater. "Hey look, he has the same hair as me! But his eyes are blue." Logan pointed at the baby, looking innocently at his two fathers. James chuckled.

"Yeah he does. But remember, Aunt Katie and papa have different colored eyes. A lot of siblings do." James reminded his son.

"Oh yeah." Logan nodded and went back to looking thoughtfully at Zachariah. The small family spent the next two hours looking at the ten photographs of Zachariah and talking about the baby. Kendall and James told Logan and Ryan everything they knew about the baby, promising to know more soon.

And it seemed with every second Logan was also falling more and more in love with the little baby who was his brother.

Until his heart was set on the idea of Zachariah coming home to them.


End scene Daw the fluff, I hope this fluff is good after the last story's angst. It should be good for you guys. Fluff is good. Very good. We need fluff right now.

So, I hope that chapter was cute and Logan's reaction was what you were all hoping for. I love writing his emotions out because Logan is a conflicting character. So, now the question is: When will Zachariah become a part of the Diamond-Knight family? Hmm..

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