Thank you everyone for reading and for giving feedback! I know this story is not the normal Barson fic but I really appreciate you for reading and letting me know what you think. Please let me know what you think and where you would like this fic to go. I do not have anything planned at the moment and would love to hear what you would want for Rafael, Olivia, Jake, and Noah.

Chapter 7:

"Rafael, ¿qué quieres decir con que tienes un hijo?" Lucia asked from the other end of the phone. Rafael could hear the frustration building in his mother's voice during the conversation and he was not able to fully explain everything to her before she cut him off. "Rafael Eduardo Barba you answer me this instant or I am coming over and I do not care who is there with you. Did you go and get Olivia pregnant without at least asking her to marry you first?!" She added before he could answer her back. Rafael took a deep breath before saying, "Mami, Liv is not pregnant. It's not like that." He said as he internally wished that were the case as it would much easier to explain to his mother. He took a deep breath as he started his attempt at explaining the events of the last 24 hours. "Oh mijo… ese pobre chico." She softly said and he could hear her voice full of emotion. "Mami, Jake is a great kid. Even if he is not mine I am still going to be there for him and take care of him." Rafael said as he fought a tear in his eye that was trying to escape. "Of course you will. I raised you better than the alternative." Lucia stated pointedly.

They talked a bit more as he explained he and Jake's day together and the realization Jake shares quite a few similarities not only to adult Barba but also adolescent Barba. The realizations made Lucia laugh and he could hear her smile by the end of the conversation. "I will be there at 7. What should I bring for everyone to eat?" Lucia asked and Rafael groaned. He should have known the conversation went too easy. "Mami.." He started before she cut him off. "Don't you "Mami" me Rafael Eduardo. Now what should I bring for dinner? I assume Olivia and Noah will be present as well?" She stated and he replied, "We are going to be at the mall and school shopping so I don't know when we will get back - " "Fine. 7:30 it is. Final offer. Unless you would prefer me to come now?" She asked and he could hear the humor in her voice. "7:30." He groaned. "Good. I figured you would want Olivia there to protect you anyway. I don't know why you are so scared of little ole me Rafael. I'll bring dinner." She said as they ended the conversation.

As he walked back to the living room he sent Liv a quick text, "Mom will be here at 7:30. She knows. Bring stab vest home just in case." He hoped the last bit would make her chuckle as he had the feeling she was a bit stressed today. He had felt bad this morning when he called out and knew it would put her and the team in a bind if a case came up but wanted to take the day off to be with Jake. Thankfully no questions were asked when he made the call as he wasn't too sure how exactly to explain his current situation. He checked the time as he made his way into the room noticing they would need to leave soon in order to go to the school board before it closed. "Jake -" Barba started before realizing Jake had fallen asleep on the couch with of of the Avengers movies on the TV. Rafael leaned against the door frame and took in the picture in front of him. Jake had pulled out one of the instruction manuals for one of the many pieces of furniture they had bought that morning and was asleep holding it in his hands. Rafael took the booklet and pulled a blanket over the boys shoulders before taking a quick picture and sending it to Liv with the text, "Mall tomorrow, set up room today?"

Twenty minutes later he she responded to his messages with a phone call and he moved to the kitchen to take it, not wanting to wake Jake. "Mi amor." He softly said as he answered the call. He knew she was smiling without having to see her face as hearing those words made him smile just as hard. "I am on my way to pick up Noah. Want me to come there instead of the mall?" She asked. "Yeah. I don't want to wake him. He has had a rough 24 hours and who knows when the last time he really slept was." Rafael answered as he softly smiled as he looked into the living room at the sleeping form on the couch. "I'll wake him before you get here though." He added. "How did it go with your mother?" She asked making him groan as he explained the earlier conversation. "Well that doesn't sound like it went too bad Rafa." She told him. "Liv she thought WE were pregnant! I call her telling her I may have a son and the first thing she thinks is I have knocked you up without taking responsibility." He groaned. "Rafa.. even if I was pregnant she would still love you." "Oh god you are-" "Rafael I am not pregnant. Just calm down. We will get through the evening and you will be back in your mother's good graces." She said laughing at him as they ended their call for her to grab Noah and head their way.

"Jake.. buddy.." Rafael said softly as he went to wake Jake. "Hmm?" "Olivia will be here with Noah shortly. It's time to get up kiddo." Rafael said as Jake nodded as he sat up stretching. "Sorry I ruined the afternoon by falling asleep." Jake groggily said as he stood up and looked at Rafael. "Jake you didn't do anything wrong and you didn't ruin anything. We can always go to the mall this weekend and look at schools Monday." Rafael replied as he ruffled the boys hair smiling. "I know you have had a crazy few days but it may get a little crazier tonight before it calms down." Rafael said not knowing how Jake would react with so many people coming by that evening. Jake looked at him puzzled and Barba replied, "Olivia is bringing Noah with her and .. and.. my mother would like to meet you tonight. She is bringing dinner for everyone." Rafael said as he watched the boys reaction closely. "I have a grandmother?" Jake asked with a light in his eye and Barba nodded and said, "Yes and she is excited to get to know you." The two shared a smile and Rafael pulled Jake into a hug and kissed the top of his head. "Now.. why don't we try to work our way through this before everyone gets here?" Rafael asked as he pointed to the stack of boxes for a desk, chairs, and a few odd and ends. Jake nodded and the two pulled out the first instruction booklet taking turns studying it as the other verified all the pieces were present before they attempted to actually put anything together.