A/N: Life took over again I am so sorry. I'll stop giving you a day of when I'll update that way you won't be disappointed when life takes over and I'm unable to update. You'll hate me less that way! Anyway, reviews are much appreciated as always. Enjoy.


I go back to December all the time


A couple of days later, Jessica was sat on the few steps that led down from the patio to the beach with a blanket wrapped around her shoulders and a book in her lap as she read.

"Hey," Addison spoke softly as she walked down the steps and sat next to Jessica.

"Hey." Jessica looked up from her book and gave a smile.

"What book are you reading?" Addison asked.

"P.S. I love you." She held it up slightly.

"I love that one." Addison's lips curved into a smile. "Cecilia Ahern is an amazing writer."

"It's the first of her books I'm reading."

"I've read all of them. You can borrow them if you want." Addison wrapped her arms around herself as she looked at the teenager.

"Sure." Jessica smiled softly. "That would be nice."

"I'll remember them next time we fly over."

"Okay." She nodded slightly and closed her book. "When are you going to fly over again?" Jessica glanced up at her.

"Well, next month you and your dad will fly to New York so in two months time we'll fly to here again," Addison explained. She didn't want to let on that it would soon become hard.

Jessica nodded and looked out over the ocean before back at Addison. "What if one month neither of you can make it?"

"We'll work something out, don't worry. There's a whole month for us to fly," she reassured the teenager even though she needed a little reassurance herseld.

The teenager nodded again and gave a small sigh. "Do you like LA then?"

"I do." Addison smiled softly. "I really do. It's very relaxing."

"Yeah." Jessica smiled softly. "It's quiet here where we live."

"You can really think here."

"I do like New York as well though."

"It's busy, that's why I chose to live there. Always something happening."

"Yeah." Jessica nodded. "And it's good for shopping." She smiled softly.

"It is until you've shopped at every shop." Addison titled her head to the side slightly as she thought about all the shops in New York.

"I never even get tired of going shopping here in LA."

"You can never get tired of shopping, just the shops." Addison grinned.

"Yeah, I guess you're right."

"I'm always right." Addison smiled and softly nudged Jessica in the side. Jessica grinned and leaned to her side to lightly bump her shoulder to Addison's. Addison laughed and shook her head as she bumped her shoulder back against Jessica's. The teenager giggled softly as she watched Addison.

"What do you want to do this afternoon then?" Addison asked. "Your dad is taking Alba to the park so it's just us."

Jessica thought about it for a few seconds before she turned to look at Addison again. "Dad said you dance, right?"

"I do." She nodded.

"Well, dad got me this new dance game for Christmas, but he doesn't really enjoy playing it with me and he's not great competition either." Jessica bit her lip lightly as she watched Addison. "Do you maybe...want to play later?"

"Of course." Addison smiled. "I'll give you good competition."

"Cool." A grin spread across Jessica's lips.

"Maybe when Alba's older she'll be good competition as well."

"That would be awesome." Jessica nodded. "If she'd dance as well."

"She's starting a dance class when we get back."

"Really? That's great." She smiled softly.

"It is." Addison smiled as well.

"I wish I could see her dance. I bet it's so cute."

"Well, next month when you fly over to us you can watch one of her classes."

"Cool." Jessica smiled. "I can't wait."

"So, shall we grab some lunch and then have a go on your dance game?"

"Yeah, I'm starving." She nodded before she got up.

"What do you want?" Addison asked as she stood up as well.

"Maybe some noodles?"

"What do you want with them?" They made their way up the steps and into the kitchen.

"I don't mind." Jessica shrugged and put her book and blanket to the side.

"Let's see what food your dad has." Addison opened the cupboard and was shocked to see how much food Pete had and the variety. "Wow, your dad's a cook?"

"He wishes he was." Jessica smiled at the look on Addison's face. "Has he never cooked for you before?"

"No." She shook her head. "It was mainly take away or restaurants."

"You have no idea what you've missed out on." She was still smiling when she walked further into the kitchen. "Dad's a really good cook."

"Maybe he should cook for us then." Addison smiled softly and pulled out a jar of sauce for the noodles.

"I'll ask him to cook for us tonight once he's back."

"Not if it's too much trouble, though." She read the instructions on the back of the jar before she began to cook the noodles for them.

"Dad likes cooking." Jessica shrugged and watched her.

"Well, if he likes it that much." Addison smiled. Jessica smiled as well and got some cutlery before she began to set the table. "Tell me something about you then, Jess."

"About me?" She bit her lip softly as she put the plates on the table. "There's not much to tell, I guess."

"There must be something." Addison turned her head and smiled softly. "You don't seem like a boring person to me."

"I'm not that interesting." She gave a small smile.

"I'm sure you are. What else do you like to do apart from dancing?"

"I like to swim," she began as she sat down on one of the chairs. "I'm always on the beach in summer. I like music, reading, spending time with friends."

"Sounds nice."

"Told you I'm not that interesting." She smiled sheepishly.

"You are. You just don't think you are." Addison smiled. Jessica just shrugged and placed with the hem of her shirt as she watched Addison cook. "Don't worry so much, Jess."

"I don't worry." She smiled weakly.

"I can tell you do." Addison glanced back at the teenager. "I used to worry a lot too when I was your age."

"You did?" She looked up at her. "What did you worry about?"

"Everything."

"Dad hates it when I worry."

"I don't blame him. You're young. You shouldn't be worrying about anything. You have your whole life ahead of you."

"Yeah, I know." She gave a smile.

"Don't worry then." Addison smiled back. "Believe me leave the worrying until you're older."

"I'll try."

"Good." She smiled softly. Jessica smiled back and sat up further as Addison placed the noodles on the table. "Enjoy."


Pete smiled softly as he pushed Alba's buggy towards the park and listened to her excited babble. She squealed and pointed as she bounced up and down in her buggy.

"We'll nearly there, Baby." He smiled amused as he walked into the park and towards the playground.

"Swings! Swings!" The three year old chanted and continued to bounce up and down.

"Yeah, there are swings." Pete nodded and put the brakes on the buggy before he undid Alba's belt and lifted her out.

"Swings! Go on swings!" She pointed.

"Alright, alright." He made his way over to the swings with her before he placed her in one. Alba giggled happily and waved her hands in the air as he began to push her. "Are you having fun, Munchkin?" Pete smiled amused.

"Higher! Higher!" Alba demanded.

"You're already pretty high, Baby."

"Higher!"

"Alright." Pete pushed her a little higher. Alba grinned and kicked her legs about. Pete smiled softly as he watched his daughter and continued to push her.

He still found it hard to believe at times that she was his daughter. Everything had just happened so fast and there had been no time to actually sit and think about it. He had two daughters. Two not one. He no longer had to buy for one birthday, but two. His whole life had changed. Everything had changed since the day Addison had told him. And even though it was shocking and unexpected at first, he wouldn't have it any other way. He had two amazing girls in his life and he wouldn't change them for anything.

Pete chuckled softly as he watched Alba's overly excited face as she kicked her legs about happily.

"Slide!" Alba pointed. "I want to go on slide!"

"Alright, come on then." He lifted her out of the swing and put her on the floor. The three year old instantly ran over to the slide and began to climb the steps. "Go steady, Alba." Pete watched her and placed a hand on her back to keep her from falling.

"It's high, daddy!" Alba called as she sat at the top of the slide. "Catch me!" She grinned and held her arms in the air.

"I'm catching you." He smiled softly and walked over to the bottom of the slide before Alba pushed herself down the slid and giggled as Pete caught her. "Now that was fast." Pete grinned and placed a kiss on the side of her head.

"Again! Again!" She giggled and ran around to the steps again.

"Careful, Baby." Pete walked after her to make sure she got up okay before he walked back to the bottom. Alba giggled and slid down before she returned back to the steps. She continued to slide down a couple more times, giggling and squealing each time Pete caught her.

"Round about." Alba ran over to the roundabout once she had gotten bored of the slide. Pete shook his head amused as he walked after her and made sure she wasn't going too fast.