AN: So sorry for the delay! My muse has been taking a bit of a detour lately, but I had parts of this chapter in my head for a long time now. I planned for it to be this short little blurb. Um. Yeah. That's funny. Over 2,000 words later. Here you go. Hope it is worth the wait!

Aaron

Kim made her way up the stairs behind Zoey and cursed the fact that she picked a second floor apartment. They were just getting back from the grocery store after having worked a full day. So, at seven months along… Kim was exhausted. Once they were inside the apartment, Kim sat down the second she got to the couch. Groceries could wait for five minutes. Under normal circumstances, she would have no problem running after perps all day long and then take Zoey to dance, go grocery shopping and cook dinner. This baby was literally sucking the life out of her. She was counting down the days till he would be here. That's right. It's a boy. If she thought that Adam was on cloud nine before finding that out… Well, she was underestimating him. Zoey came back from the kitchen after putting away the groceries that she had carried up. She came to take the bags at Kim's feet and Kim said a quick thank you as she was picking them up.

"Give me ten minutes and then we'll start dinner."

Zoey stopped on her way to the kitchen and turned back.

"Aunt Kim, can I ask you a question?"

Kim smiled and nodded her head. "Of course, shoot."

Kim watched as Zoey seemed to debate something before opening her mouth.

"I'm just curious and all. Since this is a two bedroom. Um…when are we moving?"

Kim could feel her brain short circuit. Move? Wait. What?

"I'm sorry to ask, but we are going to need more room, right? I mean… the baby needs its own room. Are you okay?"

Kim's brain was racing through how in the world she had not thought of this before now. With that came panic and the 'oh shit I have way too much to do' thought process. They hadn't even started to think about setting up a nursery. Kim could feel the tears starting and she knew she needed to say something to Zoey. The words just were not coming. Kim watched as Zoey set down one of the bags of groceries and then pulled her phone out of her pocket.

"Adam, when are you getting home? I think I asked the wrong question and now Aunt Kim is crying. I asked when we were moving. Yeah. I know. I should have waited. OK, See you in five."

Adam was on his way. Good. Let him deal with this. Kim tried to wipe her tears away and then she got herself up off the couch. She needed to walk. Needed to do something. She picked up the bag that Zoey had placed on the floor and headed into the kitchen. She began to put stuff away and barely noted that the front door had opened. She was trying to stuff a box of saltines in the cupboard when she felt Adam's hands squeeze her shoulders. She brought her arms down and let Adam wrap his arms around her from behind. He kissed her temple and just held her for a minute before speaking.

"You okay?"

Kim could feel the tears wanting to come up again. She tried to swallow them down before she spoke.

"I'm just so tired and I hadn't even thought about the fact that we don't even have a room for the baby. I…"

"Shhh.."

Adam kissed her temple and cheek again to help sooth her.

"Darlin' don't worry. That is why we make a good team. I already talked with my Aunt about what was available for rent and to buy in the area. She's a real estate agent. My uncle owns a moving company. He promised that he would get a truck and that my cousins would move us for free as a wedding/baby shower gift. I got this. I promise. I know what you like."

"You didn't think to tell me this."

Kim could feel Adam shrug his shoulders as he held her.

"I was trying to make it a surprise once my aunt sent me some options. She just sent me an email with what's available. Do you want to look at it?"

Kim nodded her head and then turned in his arms.

"But after dinner."

Adam smiled down at her and kissed her lips.

"I love you, Darlin'. Have I told you how beautiful you are today?"

Kim rolled her eyes and shook her head.

"No."

She knew she was pouting and part of her felt awful for doing it.

"I haven't? Well, then I am failing at my job then. You are gorgeous. I am the luckiest man alive that you agreed to marry me. Do you want me to cook tonight to let you rest?"

Kim shook her head no to that.

"I love you, babe. But I think Zoey would see that as a punishment."

"Ouch. My cooking is not that bad."

Kim finally could feel herself smile.

"You set off the smoke detector last time."

"I swear that thing is too sensitive."

"How about we let you stick to what you are good at? Pasta night is always yours."

"Alright. Whatever you want. How about Zoey and I check out the houses while you cook? We'll keep you company."

"Ok."

Kim watched over Adam's shoulder as Zoey began to sneak her way back into the kitchen.

"The coast is clear, Zoey. The crazy pregnant lady has turned back into your Aunt."

Zoey came into the room fully and Adam turned to look at her.

"How about you go grab the laptop and we can look at some places Jenny sent us. Sound good?"

Zoey nodded and then bounded out of the room.

"Oh good. I now have two minutes to kiss you senseless before she gets back."

Kim didn't even have a chance to retort. Adam's lips were on hers in a heartbeat. She could feel herself getting lost in it as Adam placed his hand on her stomach. She felt the small kick at the same time Adam did. He looked down and then back to her.

"Little man seems to be saying hello."

"Yeah, he's been quite active today. Has not made sitting at a desk very comfortable. I love it though. Makes me feel like he's growing and healthy."

Adam kissed Kim again as Zoey was making her way into the kitchen. Zoey just ignored the display and started talking.

"Got the laptop. Did Aunt Jenny send it to your google address?"

Adam pulled back and then kissed Kim's forehead.

"Let me take care of this."

Kim began to make dinner as she listened in on Adam and Zoey analyzing all the housing options that Aunt Jenny had sent them.

Kim was sitting in her arm chair with her feet propped up as she watched Adam's cousins moving boxes into the new house. Adam had truly out done himself. The house that he and Aunt Jenny had found was perfect. It was a fixer upper, but that didn't bother Kim in the least. She loved all the old accents. Sure the kitchen and bathrooms would need updating eventually, but they could work on that. Adam had spent the prior day painting the nursery so that when they moved in at least that room would be ready. He and Atwater were currently up there putting furniture together and had left her in the living room to help direct his cousins as to where everything was to go. Kim looked up as Zoey came bounding down the steps. She was supposed to be putting her room together. Kim raised an eyebrow as she came in the room.

"Aunt Jenny, Miranda, and Bella just pulled up. Can I show the girls my room?"

"Of course. How far have you gotten?"

"Almost done. They can help with the rest. I just have my posters and stuff to put up. And I know. I know. Use the stuff that won't damage the walls."

Kim was confused.

"We have that stuff?"

Zoey had already been heading towards the front, but turned around.

"Um… yeah. Adam bought a ton. Said if I wanted him to paint my room that I would have to use it till he got there. Wasn't going to patch all the small holes from the thumbtacks. No big deal."

Kim just chuckled. Before Adam moved in, she had no idea how particular about that stuff he could be. I guess having contractors in the family has a tendency to do that to you. Kim was learning more and more about Adam's family as time went on. And not just on his father's side. Aunt Jenny had apparently stayed friendly with some of his mother's cousins since they all were basically from the same neighborhood. When Aunt Jenny had hosted the Jack and Jill shower for them, almost all of them had come. Kim could tell that Adam was not as close with them as he was with his father's family and she wondered what had happened there. She just had not had the heart or energy to tackle that one yet. Kim could hear the girls barreling up the stairs and knew that Aunt Jenny would be making her way to her soon.

"Oh my goodness. Adam is learning. He's got you set up nicely."

Kim looked around her and laughed. She had forgotten the fact that he had left a cooler next to her chair so that if she got thirsty she wouldn't have to get up.

"Yeah, I think he thinks I'm injured instead of just pregnant. It is sweet though."

"How are you feeling?"

"Like I'm ready for this baby to be here already."

"What did the doctor say?"

Kim had been to her last OB appointment a few days ago.

"He said the baby is healthy and everything looks good. His head is down, so it's just a waiting game."

They had really hoped to have moved way before this point, but when they had actually decided to buy instead of rent… well, that just takes longer. No way around it.

"I'm hoping he gives me a little time to get this place put together."

Kim grimaced as she felt a cramp in her side. She'd had a few of those today.

"I don't know. How many of those have you had today?"

"Don't go there, Jenny."

Aunt Jenny just started laughing. She excused herself saying that she was going to go up and make sure that Adam was actually putting the furniture together correctly. Kim rested her head back as the cramp went away. Maybe Aunt Jenny was right.

The day went by in the blink of an eye. Kim was now putting sheets on the bed, so they could hopefully get some sleep. Zoey was already asleep in her room and Adam was just doing a final walk around to make sure all the windows and doors were shut. They still had quite a few boxes to get unpacked, but they would get there. Kim was getting ready to shake out the straight sheet as she felt another cramp, but this was far stronger than that. She tried to breath through it as she just stood as still as she could. Ok, that was not a cramp. Ok, she was giving up. Those are contractions. Oh well. Not close enough yet. Just wait and see. The sensation finally went by and she glanced at the clock that Adam had set up on the dresser. Kim took note of the time and then finally began to spread the sheet across the bed. She was just getting to the point of trying to tuck the corners when Adam came in the room.

"House is all locked up. How are you doing?"

"Good. Almost done here."

Kim finished with the sheet and then went in search of the comforter from the hallway. As she came back in the room, she felt another contraction coming on which stopped her in her tracks. She could see Adam looking at her with concern.

"Darlin' what's wrong?"

Kim gritted her teeth as she answered.

"It will go away. Give it a minute."

"When was the last one?"

Kim looked at the clock again. Then reality finally sunk in.

"Um. We might need to head to the hospital."

Kim watched as Adam's eyes just about popped out of his head.

"What?"

"We are at about six minutes."

"Seriously? Are you sure?"

Kim rolled her eyes and she couldn't help the sarcastic remark that flew out of her mouth.

"No, I'm making it up just to mess with you. Yes, Adam. I'm sure and if I wasn't before I am now."

"Why?"

"My water just broke."

Adam immediately ran around the bed to her and took the bedding out of her hands. He began to escort her down the hallway and as they came close to Zoey's room he banged on the door. Not in the "Hey honey, get up. Your Aunt is having a baby and we need to go." It was a full "CPD, open the damn door." Kim tried to hide the laugh that was wanting to come out as a dazed and confused Zoey opened the door and Adam was immediately barking orders like the world was going to end. Zoey ran towards their bedroom to grab Kim's bag for the hospital. Adam was once again trying to get her down the hallway, but Kim stopped him.

"Um, Adam. Don't you think shoes and jackets would be a good idea."

Kim watched as that statement sunk in.

"Right."

Adam finally left her and Kim just chuckled as she continued down the stairs. The man had lost his mind.

Kim was in love. Absolutely exhausted, but completely and utterly in love. He was perfect. Ten little fingers. Ten little toes. Head full of dark brown hair and the sweetest little lips ever. Don't start her on the cheeks. No, just don't. She was holding their son and wondering how in the world she had gotten so lucky. She heard the footsteps and knew who was coming and she couldn't contain her excitement. Adam had left her a second ago to go get Zoey. She had gone with Maggie when they arrived. Maggie had said that she would set her up in the doctor's lounge so she could have plenty to do. Kim watched as Zoey's expectant face came into the room. Her niece looked like she was ready to run to her side with the amount of excitement she was feeling. Zoey contained herself as she made her way up to the side of her bed. Kim shifted some so that she could give Zoey a better look. Hearing her cousin fuss caused a look of concern to cross Zoey's face, but then Kim saw the look of love replace it.

"He's so tiny."

Kim just smiled.

"Do you want to hold him?"

Kim saw Zoey's eyes get so big like she couldn't believe that was a possibility.

"It's okay. Go have a seat in the chair. Adam will bring him to you."

Zoey did as she was told and Kim watched as Adam took their son and helped Zoey get in position. Kim couldn't help it. Watching her niece holding their son was too much. She let the tears fall freely. How had they gotten here? Adam was using his phone to take a picture of Zoey and Aaron. Their son's name had not even been much of a debate. When they found out, they had just known. How could they not name him in honor of Zoey's dad? Kim heard Adam start to chuckle.

"Atwater just responded to my text. He said, 'Didn't I just leave you guys? What the hell? On my way.'"

Kim smiled. Of course, Kev would leave his house in the middle of the night to come to the hospital. He was the best friend anyone could have. Adam's phone was lighting up like the Fourth of July.

"Um. Well, I guess the whole unit is on the way. Jenny and the girls will be by first thing in the morning. Your parents are trying to rearrange their schedule, but will for sure be here by tomorrow evening. Wow. Um, I didn't catch all the rest give me a second."

"What did you do? Send a group text?"

Adam looked up like that was obvious.

"Of course."

Zoey just shook her head and looked down at Aaron.

"Welcome to the circus, cousin."

That it was.