A few hours later April awoke feeling like her bladder was about to burst. She quietly climbed out of bed leaving a slumbering Jackson behind her.

A few minutes later she returned to see Jackson awake.

'Where did you go?' He asked

'Your baby was pressing on my bladder' she stated as she climbed back into bed, snuggling close to Jackson.

'So it's my baby when you're throwing up or dying to use the bathroom but our baby when its being all adorable?' he quipped as he wrapped his arms around her, resting one hand on her bump.

'Got it in one babe' She said dryly with a hint of a smile playing on her lips.

He laughed and kissed her check. 'I still can't believe we are having a baby. We made a baby April'

'Yeah we made a baby' She whispered as she placed a hand covering his on her belly.

Jackson was quiet for a moment 'Apes?'

'Yeah?'

'What if I'm bad at it?'

'Bad at what?'

'Being a dad. I mean I didn't really have one so I don't know what to do. I don't want to let them down. I don't want to let you down'

April looked up at Jackson 'You could never let me down Jackson, ever. You will be an incredible dad, I know you. I've seen you with Sofia and the others, you're great with them. This baby is the luckiest kid in the world to have you in their corner. Just like I am. Things can be scary, I was scared after the explosion about the kind of world we are bringing our child into but I know we can do this. And I don't know what to do either but we'll figure it out as we go along… together'

'Me and you' he said, knowing the power behind those words in their relationship

She smiled 'Me and you'

For a long while they stayed silent, content in each others presense, both thinking of what was to come. Suddenly Jackson began to move down the bed.

'Jackson, what – ' April began

Jackson stalled at her belly, placing one hand either side.

'Hey peanut. I'm your Daddy. Your Mommy and I can't wait to meet you. She's pretty great, by the way, your Mommy, we're so lucky to have her. Anyway, we already love you a crazy amount little one. I have a favour to ask though, we're new at this so go easy on us kid, help a guy out? We'll make mistakes but just know we always wants what's best for you and we'll always be on your side. '

With that he kissed her bump and looked at April.

With tears in her eyes she said 'See you're already the best father I could ever ask for my child'

She kissed him but he broke it quickly.

'Don't move' he said as he hopped out of bed and ran into the closet.

Almost immediately he came back with his hands behind his back.

'I bought this the day after you told me you were pregnant. I was going to wait a little longer before giving it to you but now is as good a time as any.

He held out a small package to her which she quickly unwrapped. Inside she found the tiniest Boston Celtics jersey she had ever seen.

'I wanted to be the first one to buy our baby a present and the store had tonnes of sizes so we can buy new ones as they grow. Any kid of mine needs a Celtics jersey.'

'Jackson Avery, just when I think you're done suprising me'

At that she kissed him with all the love she could muster. She knew that this baby would wear the jersey until it was worn and faded if she had her way because it was a gift from the greatest man in their lives.

He lay down beside her again and wrapped his arms tightly around his family. He loved that. His family. The most important people in his life were in his arms. Life couldn't get any better.

Thanks for all the reviews – keep them coming!

There will be a few more chapters of this story and then I'm thinking of doing a future fic about April going to her 20 year High School reunion and bringing Jackson as I figured it may work to see how she went from Duckie to high flying doctor – thoughts?