It was now July and Daniella and I had finished our junior year of high school. I still had to go during the last month which sucked. I didn't like leaving Emerson or Dani for long periods of time. Emerson was now six weeks old. She has become quite fussy. Dani and I barely slept at all. Daniella looks so exhausted and I don't know what to do to help her. We were currently in the kitchen while Emmy was still sleeping.

"Emmy has shots today… I also want to talk to the doctors about her fussiness… I think it has something to do with the formula. Can you make it or do you have work?" Daniella asked gulping down a cup of coffee.

"I should be able to make it but I'll drive my own car because I think I have work right after. I don't want to see my Lovebug cry over the shot though… You know I hate seeing her cry."

"Then you must hate her because that's all she does."

"nahh… the doctor will figure out what to do so we can get our calm baby back." As if on cue Emmy started crying.

"I'll get her… you get ready for work." I watched her walk away and couldn't help but notice how some of the baby weight was lost but the little that was left made her look amazing. I'd have to tell her that soon. I got my outfit together and headed into the nursery. Dani was trying to dress Emmy but she was wiggling a little too much.

"Need help?"

"Yeah… she is a happy baby today aren't you love? You just want to hang with mommy and daddy don't you? You don't want any shots. "

I chuckled and poked rubbed her belly. I wrapped my arms around Daniella and looked down at our creation on the changing table. All of a sudden, Emerson smiled. Her first smile…her toothless mouth exposed to us.

"Did she just…"I asked in shock.

"Yeah…yeah she did." I could hear the tears in her voice.

"Good job Lovebug. Daddy's proud of you!"

Daniella picked Emerson up and hugged her.

"Well…time to go to the doctors." Daniella headed to her car and strapped Emmy in and I followed behind to the doctors.

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I held the door open as Dani entered with Emmy in the carrier. We waited to be called.

The lady next to us smiled, "Cute baby. She is going to be gorgeous when she gets older."

"Thank you" Dani stated proudly.

"Too bad she is a sin…teens shouldn't be parents." The women scoffed and before we could respond we were called. Dani looked a bit shaken.

Hi guys, how has life as parents been?" Dr. Bing asked.

"It's okay… she is not acting like herself though. I think it's the formula we use."

"That sounds quite possible… I'd switch to another one and see if she is any better, if not bring her back in. Now, who is ready for their shots?"

Dani reluctantly pulled Emmy out of the carrier as I stood by nervously. "Sorry Em… mommy is sorry."

Dr. Bing put the needle to Emmy's arm and almost immediately she began to wail. Dani tried to rock her but it wasn't working. She passed her to me and I just started humming into her ear. "It's okay Lovebug…Daddy's got you. You're okay." She just whimpered a little.

"Well…that wasn't so bad. Please call me if switching the formula works or not… I'll see you in a month. Bye!" Dr. Bing left as I carried Emmy out to the car with Dani.

"I'll bring food home from the grocery store after my shift."

"Okay but I'm going to run in to get a new formula. I'll see you there." She leaned up and kissed my cheek and I patted Emerson's head.

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I was stocking shelves about an hour into my shift when I saw Emerson and Dani. I smiled and waved and they made their way over to me to pretend to look at cereal.

"What took you so long?" I asked.

"I ran to the bank to get money out and I needed to change her. "

I saw my boss, Mr. Sherwood; make his way over to me. He knew about Emerson and Daniella. He was my replacement father figure after mine died.

"Hello Kendall, who are these two beautiful girls with you?"

"This is my baby and my girlfriend."

"Nice to meet you Mr. Sherwood." Daniella stuck her hand out to shake.

"I've heard so much about you… I was wondering when I would meet you. Today, you can get all your formula for free today; it'll be our little secret."

"Thank you so much!" Dani smiled and Emmy started to squirm. "Kenny, I'm going to hurry up…she needs a nap. I'll see you at the house. Goodbye Mr. Sherwood." Daniella walked away and Mr. Sherwood patted me on the back.

"You got a good family kid. "

"I know." I smiled and returned back to work.

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I was on break when my friends came to the store.

"Hey Kendall! How you been? We barely see you anymore." Logan told me.

"I'm good."

"Hey, Mercedes is having all of us over today… You wanna come?" James asked.

"Uhh…." I could either say yes and spend time with my friends whom I missed and lie to Dani or go home to tend to the baby.

"I'll be there… I got nothing better to do."

"Cool see you there!" Everyone headed to leave but Carlos stayed behind.

"You sure you want to go... Shouldn't you be with the baby?"

"Yeah… but I need a break… Dani can handle her on her own for a while. Trust me Carlitos."

"Whatever you say dude…see you later."

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The music was so loud I could barely hear what I was thinking. I was in the middle of talking with my friends at the moment.

"Daniella had her baby… it's kind of cute." Camille talked.

"I saw her in the store today… she looked good." I added, hoping they would lay off her.

"Yeah… but the kid will be screwed up." Jett added. I wanted to punch him. Hard.

We were all dancing when Carlos came running up to me and pulled me outside.

"Dude… dude… Daniella…. Emerson… hospital…check phone." Carlos managed to huff out.

I immediately reached in my pocket and noticed I had 20 missed calls from Dani and my mom and multiple texts. I listened to the first voicemail.

"Hey Kenny, it's Dani. Emmy is having a reaction to the formula… she can't breathe…we're at the hospital…please call me or come to the hospital…please…. I need you."

I looked at Carlos and he shook his head in an "I told you so manner" and walked away.

I ran to my car and once again broke all the speed rules.

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I saw Dani standing outside of the NICU looking in on the doctors and nurses caring for our daughter.

"Hey… how is she? What happened?"

"I gave her the formula… she was better until I checked on her and she wasn't breathing… I called 911 and the ambulance came. I'm a terrible mother."

I pulled her into my chest, "No, no you're not, you didn't know she was allergic. I feel like a terrible father because I missed the call."

"Where were you by the way…? I had to call Carlos… why were you with Carlos?"

"I hung out with my friends after work… I thought you could handle Emmy for a while by yourself."

"You left me alone with our daughter so you could go hang with your friends! What kind of dad does that! How could you be so stupid?"

"Hey! At least I didn't almost kill our child!"

Her mouth dropped and tears welled up in the corner of her eyes.

"No...Dani… I didn't mean that… look…I'm"

"Save it Kendall… I think I want to be alone for a little. Go home… get some of your things and head back to your house… I'll call you when I'm ready to talk. I'll tell Emerson you love her." She just turned and entered the NICU to leave me alone outside…without my family.

I hung my head in defeat and began the walk of shame back to my car, where as soon as the door shut… my tear gates opened and flooded my face.

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