Hello again. We have a bonus chapter today. My mother is resting comfortably, (thank you for all your well wishes), and I was able to get some free time so I thought I'd get this written and posted. Thank you for your reviews, they are always encouraging. Please excuse any spelling or punctuation errors. Happy reading.

"OK Mom, how about we try nursing this little one again," nurse Simpson announced as she wheeled Angel into the room.

"Shhh," April replied with her finger to her lips, pointing over her shoulder at a sleeping Jackson curled by her side. It was one in the morning and Jackson had only just fallen asleep.

It had been a long day and they were exhausted. Everyone had stopped in to see them throughout the afternoon and evening. It was nice to see everyone so genuinely happy for their new addition but it was also draining after the big day they had.

"Sorry," Simpson nodded as she picked up the baby and laid her in April's arms. "I will check back in an hour. I am leaving a bottle with formula just in case. If you need anything just buzz me," she whispered before leaving the room.

"Hey there pretty girl. Are you hungry?" April said softly in her baby's ear as she lifted her for a quick kiss on the cheek before readjusting her in her arms.
She had already tried to get the baby to latch twice since her birth with no luck. She was hoping the third time was the charm. April felt Jackson stir as she opened her nursing gown.

Jackson sat up and ran his hand over his face before he snuck a quick kiss on the baby's head and his wife's lips.

"Why don't you try and convince her I am offering chocolate milk," April teased as Jackson rubbed Angel's bottom.

"I don't know if I can sell her on that but I can attest that your breast are perfectly made for suckling," he grinned.

"Jackson," April blushed as she coached the baby toward her nipple. Much to April surprise and delight the baby latched immediately and started nursing quite hungrily. They were mutually mesmerized by her first accomplishment. There was something so intimate about sharing this moment together.

"Oh my God, she is so, so...she's just perfect," April ran the back of her fingers over Angel's chubby cheek.

"See that baby girl your Daddy is rarely wrong."

"Really," April looked at him and raised one eyebrow skeptically. "I seem to recall your Daddy nearly missing your arrival because he was wrong about a certain person."

Jackson was still in shock over what Stephanie did with his phone. It was one of the cruelest things anyone had ever done to him. He shuttered to think if April had been alone at home and not with his mother. He would never forget it or forgive her. Jackson knew he had only had gotten involved with Michael's case because of the amount of guilt he carried for hurting Stephanie. But he should have seen the writing on the wall sooner. Stephanie was still full of resentment and hostility but it was directed at April, when it should be targeted at him.

"That is finally behind us and she has no reason to be near you or me except for professional reasons. Even that I am going to arrange to be at a minimum."

"Let's not dwell on it anymore. We are here now and we were together when it counted," April put her hand on Jackson face and stroked his jaw with her thumb. "I have you and our daughter. Nothing else matters."

After the baby finished nursing April handed her off to Jackson for burping while she rearranged her gown. Jackson sat her on his lap, slightly leaning her forward as he rubbed and patted her back. The baby let out a loud belch for such a small body. Jackson and April laughed at the surprised look on Angel's face.

"Yes, little one, that came out of you," Jackson chuckled as he moved to cradled her in his arm. He wrapped his other arm around April and they laid back against the pillows as she snuggled into Jackson side.

April loved looking at the baby in Jackson's arms. It made her heart flutter just watching the way he smiled down at her. He was totally smitten and so was she. They were a family and April couldn't wait for each new milestone they would share together. God did she feel blessed.

Ooooo

"She is worrying me Alex," Jo couldn't convince herself any longer that Stephanie was still going through harmless heartbreak. She had crossed the line several times in words and deeds and Jo wanted Alex to tell Jackson to be careful.

"You didn't hear how she talked about Kepner and the baby. I am telling you she is not done messing in their lives," Jo finished sliding on her pajamas and she climbed into bed.

Alex thought the same thing when he found her outside the baby nursery this afternoon. He had gone up to maternity to check on his former roommates and offer his congratulations. He had told her that she was out of line again. Apparently she still hung around long enough for Jo to come across her.

"I'll talk to him tomorrow and tell him that he needs to be on guard," Alex agreed. "Now get your hot self over here."

Ooooo

Jackson and April had managed to get a decent amount of sleep in between feedings during the night and this morning. April was hoping that Dr. Davis would release her later this afternoon and Catherine had offered to stay with them for a few days to help while they rested and got their routine established. Jackson had gone off thirty minutes ago to get a shower in the attending's locker room then he was going to grab them a late breakfast from the cafeteria before heading back.

April was already feeling a little stir crazy so she decided to take a small walk to the nursery and peek at the baby. She was going to insist on them leaving Angel in the room after her next feeding. She knew they liked the mom's to get rest, but she and Jackson could handled her during her stay. As she turned the corner April ran into the last person she expected to see.

Standing outside the nursery window, staring at Angel, was Stephanie.

April's mama bear instincts over-ruled any concern for decorum and she approached the misguided woman to tell her to stay away from her child.

"If you have no reason to be on this floor I want you to leave," April sternly said as she walked toward the disturbed woman.

"Really, is that what you want. Tough, this is a public area and you don't own me," Stephanie hissed.

April was now seeing red. What did she think she was doing forcefully telling April that she would stand and stare at her child with longing and something close to hate.

"Get off this floor and away from my daughter," April demanded loudly positioning herself between the nursery window and Stephanie in order to block her view.

"Get the hell out of my way," Stephanie snapped and shoved April in the center of her chest. April stumbled backwards, tripped over the footrest of an empty wheelchair before losing her balance and hitting her head on the thick nursery glass. She lost consciousness before falling to the floor.

Arizona and Alex had just gotten off the elevator when they heard their raised voices and saw Stephanie shove April.

"What the hell are you doing," Alex yelled at Stephanie as he and Arizona rushed over to April. Several of the nurses, who heard the thud on the glass came out to help.

Stephanie took off as she realized she had just crossed the line. "What have I done," she thought as she ran to the stairs.

"Page Dr. Shepherd, Dr. Davis and Dr. Avery," Arizona ordered as Alex scooped April up and carried her to her room.