5 weeks later


Erin was finishing the cake she was making as Jay was dressing Natalie by the kitchen table. He was dressing her up in the dress she had gotten from Antonio and Laura and it looked really great on her.

''Gotta to look good for grandma, right?'' He said as he kissed her on her forehead as he put her on his lap, holding her with one hand as she laid back against his tummy and laughed at her mother, moving her hands as if she wanted to grab Erin. Then the doorbell rang and Erin took Natalie so Jay could open the door and he did so, his mom immediately hugging him and kissing him on his cheeks.

''It is so good to see you again!'' She said and Jay nodded and they went to kitchen. She felt bad as Jay was still in a wheelchair as she had hoped that her son had been walking by now. She hugged Erin and took the little girl from her arms, the two month old laughing as she love dit when people held her and she moved her arms and legs excited. They moved to the living room where Natalie was playing on the rug on the floor, looking at the stuff hanging above her in the air and excited she started to wave her arms and kick her legs, trying to grab it.

''I brought some toys for her, I know she is still to young for them now...but I hope she will like them when she is old enough.'' His mother said as she handed the parents three wrapped boxed and Jay and Erin started to open them.

''This is so great.'' Erin said as she saw the three dolls of the Disney movie they used to watch together.

''She has to love them, I am sure.'' Jay said as he held the Elsa doll in his hands and Erin put then all three in her room, on the shelf, sitting to she could take them when she was old enough.

''How are you doing, with therapy...and ofcourse the new found care of Natalie?'' His mom asked worried as Erin was away and Jay shrugged.

''It's going pretty well.''

''You said you would be walking last January and now it's March.''

Jay just nodded, trying to keep his friendly smile but he was pretty upset that his mom said that, although she was right he tried his best.

''Yeah, you are right...but I have improved, I can walk small parts now, even with Natalie in my arms.'' He said and his mom almost gasped; ''What if you drop her?''

''Mom, I won't drop her!'' Jay said mad and as Erin returned he went to the bathroom, upset. Why did his mom have to be like this? Maybe she was right that it was dangerous but he would never let Natalie fall and Erin trusted him. SLowly he got ready to return to the living room. The doorbell rang again and Jay went to the door, surprised. Maybe Antonio to drop some files. But he was even more surprised to see his dad in the doorway.

''Can I come in?''

''Dad...now is not a really great time.'' He said as he didn't want to have his parents together in one room after fifteen years. Shit, his mom came here for once and suddenly he was here too.

''Oh...'' His dad said sad and he held up a plastic bag; ''I saw this dress in the shop and I was sure it would fit Natalie. But then...well...guess you should try it and if it doesn't or you don't like it...just throw it out.'' His dad said as he dropped the bag on Jay's leg and his dad wanted to walk away. Jay felt really bed and sighed.

''Dad, come in.''

His dad walked past him and walked inside.

''The floor is really dirty for a house with a newborn.'' His dad said as he was worried when Natalie would start crawling.

''Natalie isn't crawling for another four to seven months...but it's the wheelchair. I know we should get a separate one for in house but I had expected to be walking now and we can't...nevermind.'' Jay said as he didn't want to tell his dad they couldn't afford another expensive wheelchair, as his dad would buy it for him then and he didn't want that. His dad walked in the living room, looked almost shocked as he saw his former wife sitting there.

''I should go.'' He said then and he wanted to turn around and his mom jumped up.

''Yes, you should go, like you did before!'' She said angry and Jay stopped his father.

''Just, try the dress on Natalie, okay? I really like you took it for her.'' He said as he was torn between his mom and dad and he thought it was so kind of his dad to take the dress. He didn't want to choose between his mom and dad and his mind became so confused again. He knew they couldn't be together but couldn't they just act normal with him around? With Erin and most important, Natalie around?

''I am leaving!'' Both of his parents said at the same time and mad Jay looked at them. His mind was so confused now and he didn't want to choose between them although he felt he had to. He didn't want to damnit! His mind became one big blur again, just as it had more often after the shooting and he looked around for Erin, but she was changing Natalie. Maybe he was wrong for expecting his parents to be here for Natalie. He hadn't want to bring them together here and now it happened and they were acting like immature teens.

''Just go then!'' He said angry and upset. He had been stupid for inviting his dad inside, but he had hoped that could at least be in one room together. His parents looked at him and silently they sat down, giving each other one quick glance. They both sat on the opposite side of the couch but at least they stayed and Jay calmed down, tried to calm his mind down and finally he turned the wheelchair around and joined his parents again.

''Thank you, I am not saying you have to become wife and husband again but at least behave decent around Natalie, she deserves some decent grandparents.'' Jay said and his parents nodded. His dad took the girl on his lap and Natalie laughed at him and his mom looked as Natalie smiled at Jurgen. Maybe she was jealous as he was around Natalie more as he lived way closer by but his mom didn't show it too much.

They spend the afternoon together, talking about Natalie.

''But...Jay...when you ever need any help.'' His mom said as she was ready to leave and his dad looked at her; ''he doesn't need any help, he is going great.''

At first his mother seemed to want t get mad at his dad but at the last second she managed to turn the frown into a smile.

''I guess so. Good luck Jay.'' She said as she kissed him on his forehead and looked at Erin and Natalie, the last girl wearing the dress she had just gotten from her granddad.


NOTE: At least Jay's parents promised they would do their best not to fight anymore. Can their granddaughter bring them together after all?

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