Penelope and Josie really handled maternity in an unexpected way. They loved being moms so much and they enjoyed every moment with their babies. Josie had many fears and she sometimes wondered if they made a mistake keeping them, but every time she looked at them and looked at Penelope with their girls, she was sure they did the right thing. They had good and bad days. They had days when they were so tired and nervous that they argued about a lot of stupid things. Sometimes there was crying, door slamming, but they always managed to fix things and keep going. Their schoolwork sometimes was huge burden and they were so tired to study, but they made each other study and motivated one another to keep going. Since they kept the girls, Caroline spent more time with them and Josie was happy to be with her mom. She was also huge help with the girls. Babies loved her and Rick and two of them got used to being grandparents that young.

School year was close to an end. Babies were about six months old and they were so cute. Penelope and Josie couldn't wait for the school to end to spend all their time with the girls. On the day they finished with their finals, they took off their uniforms and spent entire afternoon on the floor of the nursery playing with their daughters. Penelope was on the floor with two of them and Josie was in the kitchen preparing their lunch. Penelope and her cooked their babies' meals every day and they took a lot of pride in doing so. Penelope even got Josie to make small vegetable garden behind the house. They loved keeping their garden and sometimes they even used vegetables for their own meals. Rick was very surprised how well the girls took care of the babies. They would feed them on the porch and after that they would put them in the stroller and go to the small park where they would meet up with Raphael and the rest of their friends. Baby Rick was doing ok too. Raphael was the coolest dad ever. He carried him in the hug bug and baby was really attached to him. Penelope found it weird that Lizzie never showed interest in the baby. Since experiment ended, she didn't show any interest in him. But Raphe was managing by himself. He had Hope's help and Penelope and Josei were there too when he was turning or some other thing was happening.

Only person who was not really happy about this shift in their lives was Lizzie. Now she lost her primary position in Josie's life. Babies and Penelope came before her and she was not happy about it. Now she didn't have Josie with her all the time, now she had to wait for Josie to be done with feedings, changing, putting them to bed…before she has time for her. They would usually meet in the evening, when the day with the girls was over. Josie would come to their old room and spend some time with her. After that, she would go back to the house and sneak into bed not to wake Penelope. She was not hiding from Penelope that she was with Lizzie, but she didn't want to wake her because she knew how tired she was and how much they both needed sleep.

Lizzie was slipping into serious depression and Emma suggested that maybe it would help if they went somewhere together, as family. Rick made reservation for them and rented a big house in the hills with a swimming pool and an amazing view. Lizzie was excited about the trip until she realized it meant that Penelope and the gilrs are coming too. She turned to her parents and looked angry.

''You said it's the family trip?''

''Yes, it is…''

''How come she is coming?''

''She is family lizzie. She is mother of your nieces…''

''They are just a stupid school project.''

''Honey, don't say that. They are Josie's and hers daughters… They are not some school project.''

''They were not wanted.''

''Maybe, but now they are so loved…. And two of them are so happy together and with their little family.''

''You said it mom… THEIR family… It's not mine.''

''Honey, you have to accept that Penelope and the babies are part of the family… They are your family.''

''Mom, I don't want them to come… I want you dad and Josei.''

Rick took a seat beside Lizzie.

''Honey, there is a chance that Josie wouldn't leave without the kids, and Penelope.''

''It's all about them.''

''She is their mom.''

''What about me?''

''She spends time with you… She spends time with you and leaves Penelope alone with two babies, and she never says a word about it. That girl takes care of house and twins without complaint… You and her are not on good terms, but since your mental health was getting worse, she took entire house on herself so Josie could be more with you. She is not the bad guy Lizzie. In my book she is a hero, because I know very well what it takes to be with two babies.''

''I had no idea she had such a big fan club.''

''Lizzie, that's enough…Go to your room and pack.''

Penelope and Josie were packing their things in weird silence. Both of them were not sure if this was a good idea. She didn't want to be there… Lizzie didn't want her there…Only reason she was going was to be with Josie and support her.

''Josie, are you sure it's a good idea for me to go?''

''Penny, what is this all about?''

''Entire point of this trip is to spend time as family… Should me and girls go?''

''Baby, she is my sister… And I have to do all I can to help…''

Penelope was about to say something but Josie put her finger on Penelope's mouth.

''BUT you and the girls are my family too… So, if this is supposed to be family time…It's not four of us…It's seven of us… Am I being clear with where I sand?''

''Yes, you are.''

''Good…Now let's finish packing and putting things into car…so I can take you to bed and grab some alone time until girls are asleep.''

''I am not sure if I would stay awake for that.''

''Oh, you will… Even if I have to use magic to keep you awake my love.''

''Ok, we better finish this then.''

''Your wish is my command love.''

It took them about an hour to finish everything and after Josie closed the trunk of their SUV and took Penelope's hand.

''Now, it's our turn to have some alone time Miss Park.''

''Lead the way Miss Saltzman.''

It didn't take long for them to end up in bed making love. Their lives were chaotic with two babies and Lizzy as third so they barely saw each other in that bed. Now it was their time to make up for the lost time. Charlotte and Christina had mercy on their mothers so they woke up at six thirty to be changed and fed. Two girls were very happy when they saw mommies with bottles. Josie fed Charlotte and Christina enjoyed in Penelope's arms.

''Good morning love… How was your night? You slept well…''

Josie was always melting when she saw Penelope with the girls. She would have never guessed that someone could be so caring and loving. She adored them and took good care of their family.

They changed the girls and placed them on the play mat behind small baby fence. They could play there, but not move to the rest of the house. They took turns in getting ready. Josie prepared the food for the road and Penelope made sure to have two flasks with warm water for the milk and that their diaper bag is prepared and with all things they need for the girls. Josie put last of the bags in the car and Penelope carried the babies. She placed them in their seats and Josie helped. Now they were ready for the day on the road.

Josie drove to the school building to meet up with her parents and Lizzie. Their car was ready too. Alaric teased them that it looked as they were moving away how many things they had and Caroline joked she is glad she never has to have a baby again. Penelope smiled at their jokes.

''I know it's too much now, but it will get better. I can't wait for that….''

''It will come sooner than you think.''

''I know.''

Caroline opened the door and kissed the girls.

''Hey my loves… How are you…? Are you ready for the adventure?''

They smiled at her and Charlotte even made some happy sounds at her. Rick sent Caroline to the car.

''Sooner we start this trip you can cuddle with the girls.''

''Let's go.''

Drive was long but they took few breaks. They had to feed the girls, change them, they ate all together and after about eight hours they arrived to the house. Penelope loved how it looked. She really felt some good vibe about it. Josie helped her carry in the girls and they left them with Caroline and went to the car to get the things. Owners of the house got them two cribs and chairs so they didn't have to carry that but they took out their stroller and bags with their clothing and all the things babies needed. Girls were sharing master bedroom because they had private bathroom and it was the largest bedroom in the house. Josie left Penelope to unpack and get things organized and went to the living room to be with her mom and the girls. When they saw Josie they smiled. Josie took Charlotte and put her in her lap.

''Hey love… Did you miss me?''

They cuddled and soon Penelope joined.

''What did I miss?''

''Someone loves their mom very much…''

''I know… ''

She took a seat beside Josie and kissed the baby.''

''Hey love… How are you? Are you enjoying your mama?''

Caroline gave Christina to Penelope because she felt hungry.

''Take her. It's time for me to feed.''

''Oh, ok…''

She took the baby and they continued to sit together on the sofa chatting with their babies and kissing them. Rick really loved how girls were with them. They were becoming really organized and strong unit. He also saw two of them sneak a kiss or two holding their daughters. He felt sad he and Jo never got the chance to have that with the girls. Every time he saw his twins or Josie's twins…his mind went to her and to how much she was missing.

First few days, Josie and her parents spent most of the time with Lizzie. They would do what Lizzie wanted them and she was happy. She started getting angry at Josie when she noticed that often Josie would sneak a peak to the pool where Penelope was with the girls. She missed spending time with them too.

''Josie, what are you doing?''

''Checking on P and the babies.''

''If something was wrong we would have known.''

''Lizzie…''

''What?''

''They are my kids.''

''And I am your sister!''

''And I feel like I am neglecting my family too much these days.''

''Them go and be with them.''

She got into the house and locked herself in the room. Josie took a seat on the side of the pool and watched Penelope with the babies in it. She had so much fun with them. They were floating around her and giggling. She was singing to them and calling them some sweet names. They looked so happy together and Josei felt a bit guilty and jealous she was not part of it. She got in and put her arms around Penelope.

''Hello gorgeous.''

''Hey baby… You came to swim with us? Look at two of them… They love the water.''

''I see that. My little mermaids.''

''Yes, they are…''

She kissed Penelope.

''And their breathtaking mommy mermaid.''

''Miss Saltzman, flattering will get you anywhere.''

They kissed and their happy moment was interrupted by Caroline's scream.