Josie and Penelope agreed to keep their new relationship status to themselves for some time. They wanted to enjoy being back together without any drama from Lizzie or anything else that could ruin their relationship.

It has been a month since they got back together. During that time it was very challenging to work on a relationship and take care of two very needy babies. They adored the girls, but they loved to be held and were happiest on their moms' chest…that left very few options for the other two girls to be close. But the moment they would go to bed was theirs…for three hours… They would cuddle, hold one another and sometimes they could sneak in some make out session that would be interrupted by a crying infant. Christina was the one who always ''knew'' when to wake up and interrupt her mommies…

''She is your daughter million percent.''

''Why?''

''She makes dramatic entrance and seeks attention…''

''Haha…. Very funny… MAYBE she is just like her aunt… jealous of the attention you are giving me… If I recall well, Lizzie was a champion interrupting our…moments. You sister was cause of our sexual frustration…''

''You did not just say that?!''

''I did…''

Josie just laughed at that and picked Christina out of the crib. As soon as she places her in bed with her and Penelope, she is silent and she just observes them. It takes about twenty minutes for her to go back to sleep and then Josie gets her back to the crib. Josie returned to bed and cuddled up to Penelope's front. They shared a long kiss and continued sleeping. They didn't have much time before the next the 9AM feeding all four of them were dressed and ready for the day. Now the girls spent a little more time awake and were more aware of their surroundings. Charlotte was a quiet observer and Christina was loud when she didn't like something… just like their moms. Josie was with the girls in the living room and Penelope was making food for two of them and preparing bottles and baby things that needed to be sterilized. There was a knock on the door. Since Josie was with the girls, Penelope was the one to open. She was surprised to see Caroline at the door.

''Ms. Forbes.''

''Miss Park…''

She moved from the door and let her in. Josie was surprised to see her mom.

''Mom? What are you doing here?''

''I came to see you and Lizzie and imagine my shock when your dad told me what was happening…''

''Yes, we were surprised too.''

She looked at the girls on the sofa and smiled.

''They are so beautiful.''

''Yes, they are mom… I am in love.''

''I was too.''

Penelope came with glasses and some fresh orange juice.

''I am making breakfast for me and Josie, do you want to join us?''

When she saw the pleading look on her daughter's face she accepted. She didn't really like Penelope and part of her was very happy when they broke up. Now she was not sure what was going on with her and Josie. Last thing she heard from Alaric, was that Josie had a boyfriend who was a wolf and a nice guy…and now having a baby with Lizzie. Caroline knew Lizzie had feelings for him, but now she had to figure out where Josie was standing with her feelings. She hoped she got over Penelope and was happy with that boy.

''Sure, I'll join you.''

Penelope returned to the kitchen and finished making eggs and bacon. Josie loved when she did that. She also made some French toast and put just the right amount of cinnamon, just as Josie loved it. Penelope was setting the table and watching Josie with the girls and Caroline. She looked very happy, and proud to show off their girls. Penelope pretended she didn't see or feel any hostility from Caroline toward her. She was well aware that she didn't like her and that she wished Josie was paired with someone else. She didn't even go that far thinking how would she react if she knew they were back on.

''Table is set… You can come and eat.''

Josie placed girls in the basket and got to the table. She smelled bacon and smiled.

''Thank you Penny… I really craved bacon.''

''I know… You kept talking about it for days.''

''I did, didn't I?''

''Yes… So, it was easier to make this than to listen to you…''

''You love to cook… Especially now. You love feeling domesticated and like mom.''

''Hey, me being a mom has nothing to do with it. You know they only drink formula. YOU like me domesticated and cooking.''

Josie just gave her a huge smile.

''You look sexy all wifey like…''

Penelope gave her a look and she realized she said that in front of her mother.

''Shit!''

''Josie...?''

''Yes mom?''

''What is going on?''

''Nothing.''

''Do you want to try again?''

Penelope let her take the lead on that one. After all it was her mother and her choice how she would tell her.

''We are back together.''

''And what about your boyfriend?''

''He broke up with me a montg ago.''

''Your dad didn't say anything.''

''I haven't told anyone.''

''Why?''

''Because Josie and I wanted to fix things without interference and anyone giving us advices what we should do.''

Caroline was not stupid. She knew Penelope was well aware that Rick, Lizzie and her were not for them getting back together.

Christina started to cry and Penelope got up from the table.

''I'll get her. She probably needs to be changed. It's her time to poop.''

''Ok, call if you need help.''

''Don't worry.''

Caroline watched Penelope with a baby. She noticed how girl calmed as soon as she took her into her arms and that Penelope smiled and talked to her and carried her to the room. She also noticed how Josie watched two of them leave the room.

''Her? Again?''

''Yes, mom… Her…again…''

''She broke your heart…''

Josie made sad face.

''It turned out I broke hers first.''

Caroline gave her a questioning look.

''She broke up with me because I put her on the back burner all the time … I made her feel like she didn't matter and I am to blame as much as is she.''

''What?''

''I didn't give her the place and appreciation she deserves. I took her for granted and she had every right to be angry at me and leave me. I didn't realize she needs me too and I pushed aside how much I need her. I would drop everything for Lizzie when she called and asked for something and often that ''everything'' was Penelope and our time together. I would sometimes just sneak into her room at two in the morning so I would just have a chance to sleep by her if nothing else. ''

Josie started crying.

''Mom, she is back and I can finally breathe… I sleep finally and I am happy… I feel like I am not broken anymore. You have no idea how unhappy I was until she came back to my life. So, I will not let you, dad or Lizzie say a word about her. Because even when we were not together, she took better care of me than any of you.''

She got up from the table and took Charlotte in her arms.

''Now, I am someone's mom and I realize how much you want to protect your child… I don't want anyone hurting my little girls… But I will fight like hell for me not to be the one causing the pain and I will fight like hell for both of them to have same treatment. I will not let my girls live like I did…feeling less important than their sibling. Maybe you should go back to Lizzie's… She needs you more…. I got used to doing things alone or with a help from everyone else.''

''What?''

''I know you went there first…''

''Josie…''

''Please mom, until you learn to respect my partner and my choice, please don't come.''

''You pick her over me?''

''No, I finally pick me mom. I pick myself… I want her…I love her and she is here to stay. It's up to three of you to learn how to accept that.''

And with that she went to the bedroom where Penelope and Christina were. Caroline stood in the living room trying to recover from the shock of what just happened. Did Josie really pick Penelope over her family? She had no idea how did this happen and what made Josie change that much?