-note.book.paper-20 here. Well our update wasn't as fast this time, we know. It's just one small part in this chapter, (father,daughter talk) took us about three days to get it right. Its never taken that long before. "I hope we did it justice." was how J.S. Jamesbrooke put it. Well enjoy and please feel free to review...

Lilly's POV

This has been the best night ever. Hearing Miley say those three little words for the first was like a dream come true. I had said them to her often waiting for the day she'd say it back. I had begun to wonder if she ever would.

The lights coming back on were like a shock back into reality. I had just made out with my girlfriend in a public place. Except no one knew we were together. I hoped we didn't just make a mistake before telling people about us. Miley said she was ready and I sure hoped she was because we may have no choice now.

We left the theater with our arms linked. As soon as we were both seated in the car, before I could even stick the keys in the ignition I felt a hand on my thigh and turned to see Miley smiling at me. Leaning over the center console she attacked my mouth again. Automatically I opened up to allow her better access, picking up right where we left off.

When lack of oxygen became a problem we pulled apart reluctantly. "Sorry, I just wanted to do that again before we got home."

"Don't apologize. You're welcome to do that any time you want." I saw that famous smile of hers and she slide back into her seat and put her seat belt on.

The ten minute drive home was silent, each of us still trying to catch our breath after the nights events.

Pulling into her driveway we looked at the clock and figured the guys would already be in bed. As soon as the car was stopped I hurried to the passenger side and helped Miley out, knowing my car wasn't the easiest to get out of with her growing stomach.

Walking up the path to the door we held each other close, arm in arm. Using her free hand she unlocked the door and let us in.

We didn't even have time to pull apart as we entered the house to find her dad in the kitchen, drink in hand, looking right at us.

I could see him look at us closely before he asked, "What is going on?"

Miley and I both turned to look at each other, agreeing with our eyes that now was the time to tell him. I hoped for Miley's sake that we would be able to tell him in a way that would show we were sure about our feelings and mature enough to handle what would be coming at us in the future.

Miley's POV

"Dad, sit down, we need to talk." The surprise was evident on his face as he sat and made himself comfortable on the edge of the couch. I sat beside him putting myself in the middle of him and Lilly. I reach out and pulled Lilly's arm into my lap entwining our fingers needing her support and feeling like I was receiving just that.

"Before I tell you about this," I gestured to our hands, "I want to tell you about something that happened tonight that kind of ties into this." Knowing he was intently listening I began to tell him about running into Tyler. I didn't hold back, telling him exactly how I was feeling as I met him again face to face. What was said, everything.

Once I had finished with that story I knew it was time to finally come out and tell him everything. "Do you know why I was able to get through this experience tonight? Why I've been able to get through everything that's happened?"

I watched as my father nodded his head. It wasn't a questioning nod, but more of an, 'I think I know the answer but I want you to tell me anyway,' so I did. "I've been able to make it through because I've had Lilly there holding my hand through every step of the way, just as she's doing now. The love she's shown me has helped me get through all the dark days I've had to face. And tonight after the experience with Tyler I was finally able to admit how much I love her too."

Turning to Lilly I could see a glisten of tears in her eyes, mirroring my own. We both felt how important this moment was. It was a moment of release for both of us, to finally get these emotions out in the open for the first time. Both hoping that we would be accepted for who we are, two people who were deeply in love with each other.

I turned back to my dad waiting for his reaction. "Well…I uh don't know what to say." I heard him speak breathless, feeling as if I had hurt him.

"I'm sorry if I've shocked you or disappointed you, but I needed you to know. More than that I wanted you to know who I've become."

"Bud, you couldn't disappoint me. What left me speechless is seeing my little girl sitting there speaking like the woman I've just realized she's become. You haven't shocked me either. This was a long time coming. I've known for a long time how in love with you Lilly was. She's shown it time and again over the last six months."

He reached over enclosing our joined hands inside his own. "At first I wasn't sure how I felt about that. The more I thought about it though, the more right it began to feel. Miley you're my daughter and I'd stand by you no matter who you chose, but I really hoped you wouldn't break this poor girl's heart."

Both of us were crying openly at this point, so happy that he was accepting us. "It's not going to be easy for you two. It would be hard enough for you as it is, but your current situation will likely make it more difficult. Just know I'll be here for whatever you need that I can provide. I love you girls."

He engulfed both us into a group hug, holding on tightly. The emotion in the room left us all silent except for the occasional sound of our emotions spilling out, such as a sniff or sigh.

He soon left us sitting there as he went up to bed. We shifted around so I was laying back on Lilly, both of us reclining along the couch. The hard part was over and we were now free to be ourselves. I could be happy just sitting there with her in a comfortable silence, content just to be with her.

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The next two days had passed by quickly. Lilly stayed over on Sunday night without a second thought. We were too busy thinking of what was happening now.

Then to make things better, the coolest thing happened. I gasped. "Oh my gosh, Lilly quick put your hand here." I grabbed her arm and directed her hand onto my stomach.

"She kicked! That is so cute." Lilly left her hand pressed lightly on me, waiting for more.

"Oh, she did it again! You know, this is one of the best moments right now. I just feel relieved." I sighed.

"I know, this is so cool, she's obviously going to skateboard with kicks like that." Lilly joked.

"No way, can't you tell she's anxious to walk? She's gonna love to shop, just like her mother." I smiled. Lilly chuckled.

"Well whether it's skateboarding or shopping, or something else, we're still gonna raise her together. Right?"

"Really?" I asked, amazed at her offer once again.

"Yep, I'm with you all the way Miles and you know that."

"Yeah I do, thanks Lil." I smiled and gave her a small kiss.

Turning back around I leaned gently back into her, feeling as if I never wanted to move from this couch. With Lilly's arms wrapped gently around me, hands resting on my stomach, everything was just perfect.

Lilly's POV

I sat there taking in the moment, processing the events of the night. Feeling the baby kick was phenomenal. I had felt her move around before, but never had I felt her kick like that. Keeping a hand on Miley's stomach I felt her breathing begin to even out and knew she had fallen into a content slumber.

I began lightly rubbing her stomach almost without thinking, much the same way I would catch her doing from time to time. I already loved this baby as if it were my own, and this was my way of letting her know that, believing I was reassuring not only Miley, but this little girl that I was here.

At night I would dream of the three of us being a family, maybe adding another child or two into the mix and a dog. My dream family always had a dog. I just hoped Miley shared my dream. After tonight I truly believed she did.

With that thought in mind I felt myself beginning to fall asleep, but I knew I couldn't sleep in my current position and I didn't have the heart to wake Miley up. Instead I tried to gently shift us around without disturbing her so that I was spooned around her both facing the back of the couch. Finally comfortable I was able to let myself fall asleep.

I woke up the next morning to find us still in the same position. I could tell by the gentle breathing that Miley was still fast asleep. At the same time I had a sense that someone was watching us. Lifting my head to looks towards the kitchen I found Jackson looking our direction and could see the questions in his eyes.

As soon as Miley woke up I knew we'd need to tell him too. I hoped he would take it as well as Robbie Ray, but I had a slight fear that he wouldn't. Separating myself from the sleeping beauty I ran upstairs to grab a shower and a fresh pair of clothes.

Exiting the bathroom connected to Miley's bedroom I found her sitting on her bed waiting for me. "Hey you're awake. I thought maybe you'd still be asleep so I could make you breakfast in couch."

"Ah such a romantic you are." She said sarcastically but I could also here the sincerity in her voice. "No I woke up to find you gone and Jackson giving me funny looks. When I asked if he knew where you were he just pointed up the stairs and didn't say anything."

I sat down next to her. "Yeah I think we're going to need to tell him about us. He was already down there when I woke up too, and he saw the two of us sleeping on the couch together."

"Ah, that would explain it."

"Yeah sorry about that." I said feeling slightly guilty and thinking maybe I should have done something different so he wouldn't catch us like that.

"Why are you apologizing?"

"Because it's my fault he found us like that."

"How is it your fault? In fact if it's anyone's fault it's mine, because I'm sure I fell asleep on you. So don't be blaming yourself alright?" I could hear the stubbornness in her voice and knew I wasn't going to win this one, so I just agreed with her. "Good now let me take a quick shower and then we can talk to him."

I stayed right where I was waiting for her this time. It wasn't long before she walked out of the bathroom and straight towards me, climbing on my lap. "I just remembered I didn't kiss you good morning." As soon as the words were out of her mouth, it was on my own in the best good morning kiss I could ever possibly imagine ever having.

Course our small good morning kiss turned into a full make out session only stopping when we were both breathless. "Well you'll have to kiss me good morning more often."

"Yeah, I totally agree. Just wanted to remind you that I love you."

"I love you too." We shared a smile, both feeling what the other was feeling before pulling apart.

"Alright let's go find that brother of mine before he really starts to wonder what's going on."

She didn't seem the least bit hesitant to tell him. I guess he seemed easy in comparison to her dad, but I still wasn't so sure he'd take it as well. It didn't seem like he was used to the pregnancy yet, so this could just make it worse.

We headed downstairs to find him sitting on the couch lost in thought. "Jackson we need to talk to you." I heard her say as she sat down next to him.

He didn't let her start though. "Are you two…?"

"Yes, we're together." She then went on to explain the same things she had shared with her father the night before. I just let her talk know, not interrupting her, knowing this was her thing. When she finished and he hadn't said a word, she asked, "Jackson are you okay with this?"

"I don't know I'll have to think about it." I watched as she reached out to him, hoping to bridge the gap that now stood between them. Before she could make contact he stood up. "I have to go to work." With that he was gone, and I watched the crushed look in Miley's face appear.