Chapter 12 – Look At Us Now

Ross smiled and kissed back, before slowly pulling away. "I think we need to get something to eat now...cause I'm craving you again...and I don't wanna accidentally eat you...thought that would probably be great." He winked.
Riker blushed lightly, "Well, I sure wouldn't mind, but maybe you can have me for dessert instead. We can stop at McDonald's. That sound okay, baby?"
Ross grinned. "That sounds great. Then maybe I'll eat you for dessert after that."

Riker grinned, and pulled Ross toward the car. "Keys?" he asked holding out his hand.

1Ross stuck his tongue out at him. "Do you feel like chasing me for them?" He took the keys out and dangled them.

Riker's eyes glittered, "That depends...what do I get in return? Other than my keys."

"A tired me." Ross deadpanned, holding his stomach. "Here have them." He dropped the keys onto Riker's palm.

"You okay baby?" Riker asked frowning. Ross had grown so tired so quickly.
Ross nodded. "Just a bit tired." He smiled. "I guess I won't be having dessert tonight though."
"That's okay. It'll still be here some other day." Riker winked at him, smiling. "Why don't we pick up are food, we can eat it in the car. Then when we get home I'll draw up a bath, and we can soak in the tub for little bit and then go to bed. How's that sound?"

Ross grinned. "Okay. Maybe I'll have dessert for breakfast tomorrow."
"Mmm I think I can live with that." Riker said, kissing Ross soundly, before climbing in the car.
Ross smiled and climb into the passenger seat. "You're wonderful. When are you gonna tell everyone we're engaged?"
"I don't know. Whenever you want." Riker said.
"Well," Ross smiled, "I think I'm gonna see when's the right time." He failed his last surprise, so he's determined to make a new one.
"Alright." Riker said, "We can make up for the baby fiasco."
"Baby fiasco?" Ross asked, amused. "Really?"
"That's what I'm calling it." Riker said.
Ross shook his head, chuckling. "You and your silly...stuff."

"It's not silly. I wasn't going to call it me making a totally ass of myself now was I?" Riker said, as he pulled into McDonald's. "What do you want?"

"You are really something else." Ross smiled. "I love you. And um, I want a double cheeseburger."

"Alright," Riker said. He ordered their food and pulled forward and got picked it up. "Alright. Let's get home. We have a bathtub calling our names."
"Yes we do." Ross smiled. "Oh by the way, don't forget my doctor's appointment tomorrow. I hope we can find out the gender."
"How many weeks are you?" Riker asked, as they pulled in the driveway.
Ross grinned. "Well I can't count exactly how many weeks I am, but I know I'm sixteen years." He chuckled. "But this baby right here, is four weeks along."
"That's what I meant." Riker said, collecting the trash and throwing it out. "I'm so nervous only three weeks left until Dancing with the Stars ends."
"Baby don't be nervous." Ross kissed his cheek. "You're amazing, you can win it. I believe you can."
"Thanks." Riker said, blushing. "Now I believe we talked about a bath?"
Ross nodded. "Yeah. A bath it is!"
Riker went upstairs, and turned on the water. When it got to a good temperature he put the plug in the tub. Ross went in after him and sat on the edge of the tub, careful not to fall in. "So, um, I thought of some names again, but I figured we shouldn't tell anyone yet cause I want it to be a surprise. What do you think?"
"Yeah, that'd probably be best. What are the names you thought of?" Riker asked. "Come on get in."
Ross took off his clothes and went inside the tub. "For a girl, I was thinking either Ruby or...I don't know, I'm not sure yet. For a boy, maybe Matt or..." He giggled. "...Anthony?"
Riker blushed, "You'd really use my middle name?" He smiled, "Don't think up too many names or we'll have to have another kid soon just to fit all your names."
"Of course I'd use your middle name." Ross smiled back. "But I don't think I want another kid yet. Not anytime soon. Not until a few more years. I mean I'm not even ready to have this one yet, not that I regret it, I love it I swear, but you know, having another kid now is just not...so I think we need to wait a few more years before another one, and..."

"Ross, baby, I was just joking." Riker said.
Ross shook his head at himself. "Okay. But I'm serious about the not having more kids till a few years part. Now let's just enjoy our bath." He smiled.

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"Elly, where are we going?" Rydel asked.
"It's a surprise." Ellington smiled. "I hope you'll love it."
"Ell, we're in the suburbs what kind of surprise is there in the suburbs?" Rydel asked.
"Just trust me." Ellington said, stopping the car. "Hold on." He got out and went to Rydel's side of the car, opening the door. "My lady." He smiled, putting his arm out for her to take.

Rydel giggled, "Why thank-you kind sir." She looped her arm through his.
Ellington kissed her forehead. "Do you love crowded or private?" He asked, not so randomly. "I mean for us, do you love crowded or private?"
"Well, private would be nice." Rydel said, blushing. "Not that I don't love my family..."
Ellington smiled. "Then you'll love this surprise." He led her to a quite big house and stopped in front of the door. He took some keys out and opened it, gesturing her to walk inside.
Rydel gave him a strange look, but walked into the house.
The house was fully furnished and it was filled with many pictures of them, their families, and their friends. It was lovely decorated and flower petals were everywhere. Ellington took her hand and kissed her sweetly on the lips. "What do you think of this house? It can be our new house if you want it to be."
Rydel covered her mouth in shock, tears formed in her eyes. "Ell you did all this? For me? Of course it can be our house." She threw herself at him, "I love you so much."
"I would do anything for you." Ellington told her, wiping away her tears. "I love you too. More than anything in the world." He grinned. "And you know, you haven't seen the best part. Come on, I wanna show you our room."
"Okay." Rydel said.
Ellington led her up the stairs and soon they reached a door of a room. He opened it and walked in with her. It was a room with flower petals on the bed, arranged in such a way that it formed a heart. There was a bottle of wine on the bed and a sign which says, 'Will you be mine forever?'
"Ell what is all this?" Rydel asked, floored at all the work Ell had put into this whole thing.
"This is one of the trillions of things I would do for you." Ellington told her. "I love you, more than anything in the world, and I will keep proving it to you. You're the best thing that has ever happened to me. I couldn't wish for anything better and I know I can't live without you. No matter what, I will always love you. You are my everything. So," he kneeled down, taking something out of his pocket, "Rydel Mary Lynch, will you do me the honor of making me the happiest man alive, and marry me?"
"Yes!" Rydel said, with a laughing sob, "Of course I'll marry you, Elly-bear."
Ellington smiled and placed a diamond ring on her finger. He stood up, still holding her hand, and kisses her on the lips. Rydel kissed back smiling into the kiss. Ellington picked her up gently and placed her legs around his waist. Rydel grabbed Ell's face with her hands kissing him more insistently. Ellington licked her bottom lip, begging for entrance as he carried her to the bed.
Rydel opened her mouth moaning as Ellington's tongue entered her mouth. Ellington ran his hand down Rydel's shoulder, trailing down her arms, making his way to her breasts. Rydel moaned against Ell's lips. Ellington ran his hands lower until it reached her shirt. He went under it and started trailing back up. Rydel whimpered and squirmed as she grew wetter. Ellington ran his hands from her breasts to her back, making the shirt lift up as he started sucking on her neck. Rydel moaned, and gripped on to the back of Ell's shirt. Ellington smiled and kept sucking down, lifting the shirt up higher to take it off her. Rydel broke the kiss, and helped Ellington take off the shirt before smashing her lips back to his. Ellington smiled and he slowly and gently pushed her down, before laying next to her and trailing kisses down her chin, to her next, and all the way down to her breasts. Rydel squirmed underneath Ellington, moaning as the heat pooled between her legs. Ellington started going down her stomach, and once he reached her belly button, he looked up at her. "Going all the way, baby?" He asked.

"Not yet." Rydel said breathlessly.
"Anything for you baby." Ellington said, going up and kissing her lips again.
Rydel kissed back. "I need to find my shirt."
"Okay." Ellington got off her. "I love you."
Rydel got up and grabbed her shirt, and put it back on. "I love you too...Elly, when are we going to tell the others about the engagement?"
"I think we'll tell them some other time." she yawned. "Can we stay in our house tonight?"
"Definitely." Ellington told her and kissed her forehead.
Rydel climbed into bed under the covers. "Ell, come cuddle with me.

Ellington went under the covers with her and held her close to him. "So, overall, what do you think of this house?"
"It's beautiful, and perfect, and I can't wait to start our life here together." Rydel said. She rolled over, and gave him a quick kiss. "I love you so much, Ell."
"I love you so much more." Ellington told her. "I can't wait either."
"There's no way you love me more than I love you." Rydel said, besically already asleep.
"Then we love each other the same." Ellington smiled and kissed her forehead, before falling asleep next to her.

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"Babe, we really should go back to your room." Rocky said, resting a hand on Becca's shoulder.
"I don't want to leave her." Becca said, shaking her head. She looked down at Emelia asleep in her incubator.
"Babe, she'l be fine. What's wrong?" Rocky asked, wrapping his arms around her waist.
"I'm afraid if I leave she'll just disappear." Becca whispered, turning and crying into Rocky's chest.
"Shh...shh..." Rocky said, rubbing her back. "Why don't we ask to have her incubator moved to our room, okay? You need your rest too."
"Okay." Becca whispered.
"I love you." Rocky said kissing her forehead.
"Love you too." Becca said.

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Riker groaned, and hit the snooze button on the alarm. He rolled over and looked at his sleeping soulmate. He smiled, and gently shook Ross' shoulder. "Ross, baby, gotta wake up."
"No." Ross whined and covered his face with the covers.
"Honey, we've got to go to the doctor's. You want to know that the baby's okay right?" Riker said, rubbing his thumb on Ross' cheek. Ross moved the covers from his face and looked at his soulmate for a while, before getting up and hugging him tightly, burying his face in his chest.
"Hey, hey, what's wrong?" Riker asked, running his fingers through Ross' hair.
Ross shook his head. "What if something's wrong with our baby? What if it's not okay? What if we lost it? I'm scared."
"Everything's going to be fine baby. The baby is fine. There's nothing to be scared of.
"Many things happened these past two weeks. I don't wanna lose our baby." Ross told him, looking up with teary eyes.
"Ross, baby, our baby is fine. You've got to think positive sweetheart." Riker said, hugging him tightly.
"Just hold me for a little more while. I'm just scared." Ross said closing his eyes for a minute.
"Of course I will." Riker said, pulling Ross even closer to him.
Ross cuddles close to him and rested his head on his shoulder. "I really love you."
"I really love you too." Riker said, rubbing his back.
They stayed that way for a while before Ross said, "I wanna go to the appointment now. But our little baby's gonna be okay right?"
"Our baby is going to be fine." Riker said, kissing his forehead.
"Okay." Ross smiled.
"Now, get dressed and we'll go." Riker said. He got out a shirt and pair of jeans and put them on, adding a pair of converse, and a black beanie.
Ross took some clothes and got dressed. "Are we gonna have breakfast or not?" He asked.
"Are you actually hungry for breakfast? I didn't say anything, because I didn't know if the morning sickness was gone yet or not." Riker said.
"No. I just feel nauseous. But I'm not hungry either." Ross told him.
"Alright. We can grab something on the way home." Riker said. He kissed Ross' forehead. "Ready to go?"
"Yeah." Ross said. "Can I drive Six?" He teased, sneakily taking the keys without his soulmate knowing.
"In your dreams." Riker said, turning to grab his keys. "Where are my keys?! Oh my gosh my keys are gone!" He ran to the window to make sure Six was still there. "Where the hell are my keys?!" he said freaking out.
Ross tried not to laugh and dangled the keys. "Baby?"
"My keys!" Riker said, grabbing the keys. He hugged the keys. "Alright let's go."
Ross laughed. "I thought you loved your car, not your keys?"
"Shut up." Riker said, blushing as they reached Six.
"Hey Riker, I'm craving holding Six's keys." Ross said. He wasn't really, he was just teasing to keep himself distracted.
"Well, to bad I need them to drive." Riker said, turning the keys in the ignition and backing out the driveway. He grabbed Ross' hand with his free hand. "Everything's gonna be okay."
"I know." Ross said, looking down and playing with Riker's fingers. "Can we go somewhere after that? You know, to have some fun together. Or maybe we can stay home and watch a movie. Or something else. Oh wait or do you have DWTS rehearsal? Wait I don't think you do...do you? Or.." He rambled, still to distract himself.
"Baby, we can go anywhere you want, do anything you want as soon as we're done. Okay?"
"Okay." Ross smiled. "You know I still don't know what you think about our baby being a girl or a boy. I wanna know what you think it is. I can't wait to find out!"
"I don't know." Riker said, "I hope it's a boy, because I think I'd be way too overprotective if I had a daughter."
"I know you will be." Ross grinned. "But having a baby girl's gonna be challenging. But if it's a boy, it's gonna be super fun."
"Yeah, but if it is a girl we could dress her up in all those cute clothes, and teach her to dance, and sing, and play guitar." Riker said.
"Maybe we can get her to be another mini Rydel." Ross grinned. "But if it's a boy we can teach him hockey, bass and all the awesome stuff we do." He paused. "How long till we reach the hospital?"
"Not long now." Riker said, "And why can't we teach bass to a girl? There's plenty of girl bassists."
"Well you said if it's a girl, we could teach her guitar. So I thought of what musical instrument we could teach a boy, and bass is the first thing that popped into my head." Ross shrugged.

"I was thinking drums for a boy." Riker said.
"Yeah that was like, the second thing that popped into my head." Ross chuckled. "But yeah we could teach him anything he wants actually."
"Exactly. Our kids will be awesome no matter what." Riker said. He parked the car. "We're here."
"They will." Ross bit his lip and shifted in his seat. "You know um I change my mind, I wanna go back home. Don't wanna see the baby till it's born." He gave a nervous yet sheepish smile.
"Rossy. You know you can't do that. Everything's going to be okay. Come on." Riker said. He got out of Six, and went around to Ross' side and opened the door. "Come on, baby."
Ross shook his head and folded his arms, scooting away. "No."
"Do I need to carry you?" Riker asked, giving Ross a stern look.
Ross pouted and shook his head again. "No."
Riker rolled his eyes, and reached over to unbuckle Ross' seat belt.
"No!" Ross held onto his seatbelt. "I don't want to go!"
"Ross you have to go!" Riker said, trying to undo the seat belt. He gave up after a minute, because he didn't want to hurt the baby. "Ross, please."
"No, I don't wanna see it gone!" Ross exclaimed. "I don't wanna see it gone, or hurt, or...something! If I don't see it then I won't know it and I don't wanna know if something's wrong with it!" He moved his hands away from the seatbelt.
Riker undid the seat belt in the blink of an eye, and pulled Ross tightly to him. "The baby is fine. Don't you want to see it happy and healthy? It's prefectly fine. Baby, nothing is wrong with the baby."
"You don't know that." Ross said. "You're not the one having it and making so many mistakes that risk losing it. I'll go but I don't wanna know if something's wrong with it."
"Wouldn't it be better to know now so we can prepare than to find out when it's born?" Riker asked, as they walked toward the office.
Ross shrugged and just kept walking. "If we find out when it's born, then it's born and nothing will happen. If we find out now, I don't wanna do anything to it I'll regret."
"Ross, what happened happened. There's nothing we can do about it. Everything will be fine. Trust me." Riker said. He kissed the top of Ross' head. They walked up to the receptionist desk. "Hello, Ross Lynch to see Dr. McKessy." Riker said, holding Ross' hand tightly.
"Please take a seat in the waiting area." the receptionist said.
"Thank-you." Riker said. He guided Ross toward the chairs.
Ross sat on one of the chairs and leaned back. "I'm still tired." He stated. "But I'm not tired."
"What does that mean exactly?" Riker asked.
"I don't know." Ross told him. "Just tired."
"Ross Lynch?" the nurse called.
"Here we go." Riker said, standing up, and leading Ross back to the room. The nurse took Ross' vitals, then said, "Doctor McKessy will be in in a few minutes."
"Promise me you won't tell me if something's wrong with our baby." Ross said to Riker. "Please?"
"I can't promise that Ross." Riker said, pain in his eyes. "It's important."
Ross sighed. "Then whatever happens, can you just tell me the baby's okay later, even if it's not?"
"Ross, your going to hear whatever the doctor says, but no matter what our baby is going to be loved, and perfect in their own way." Riker said.
Ross smiled. "You're right. Our baby will be perfect."
Doctor McKessy walked in, "Hello again Ross. How are you today?"

"Hi Dr. McKessy. I'm good." Ross answered.
"That's good. I'm assuming this is the other proud daddy."
"I am." Riker said, smiling. "I'm Riker."
"Nice to meet you." Dr. McKessy said, shaking Riker's hand. "Alright Ross, hop up on the table for me."
Ross went up to the table and laid down, not before taking his soulmate's hand. "Stay?"
"Of course. I'll be right here." Riker said, pulling his chair next to the table.
"Alright. Let's take a look..." Dr. McKessy said. She started moving the wand around. "Hmm." she frowned.
Ross frowned as well. "Is the baby okay? Is it still there? What's wrong?" He panicked.
Riker grabbed Ross' hand and gave it a squeeze.
"The baby's fine." Doctor McKessy said, "It's just more developed than it should be. Your at about the eight week mark, but your only four weeks along. I've heard about this happening in male pregnancies before, but never seen it. I was just surprised. Would you like to hear you baby's heartbeat?"
Riker smiled widely and looked at Ross.

"Yes." Ross smiled wide. "I would love to. And how did I get an eight months mark?"
"Eight weeks, Ross." Doctor McKessy said, "Eight weeks. It's just a phenomenon that's been known to happen with male pregnancies. No one really knows why." She clicked the button on the ultrasound machine, and a whirring sound filled the room. "That's your baby's heartbeat."
"Oh my god." Riker whispered, tears rolling down his cheeks.
"Yeah I meant weeks." Ross corrected himself. "And the heartbeat is so beautiful." He started crying and looked up at his soulmate. "Our baby's perfect."
"Yeah." Riker choked out.
"I knew what you meant. I just thought I'd tease you a bit." Doctor McKessy said.
Ross smiled wider. "Is the gender determined yet? We would love to know as soon as possible."
"Well, with this new discovery we should be able to tell at fourteen weeks. So just ten more weeks." Doctor McKessy said.
"Ten weeks is too long!" Ross whined, dramatically facepalming using Riker's hand.
Riker shook his head. "Don't mind him Doc. Hormones."
"Oh, believe me I've seen worse." Doctor McKessy said.
"Well, thank-you Doctor." Riker said.
"Of course see you two in two weeks." She said, and left.
Riker turned to Ross. "Baby, we've got to get this goop off your stomach."
Ross giggled, taking some of the goop and putting it all over Riker's face, before taking tissue and wiping them off his stomach.
"Your such a child." Riker said shaking his head, and grabbing a wipe to wipe off his face. "See it all turned out fine. Our baby is just fine."
"They're so amazing!" Ross was practically jumping in his seat. "They should win cause if not, there's definitely a cheat! Whoo!" He kept clapping.
"We shouldn't have let you have coffee earlier." Ellington shook his head in amusement.
"You let him have coffee!" Becca said, walking up. "Please tell me it was decaf."
"I don't know, he bought it himself. I just went with him cause Riker didn't want him alone, why?" Ellington asked.
"I had caramel frappucino." Ross said, grinning. "It tasted so good! I got another one here. Want some?" He took a Starbucks cup, showing it to Becca.
Becca took the cup away and drank a huge drink before handing it to Rocky. "Do not give that back to him." she told him. "Ross caffine is bad for babies! The baby should be fine with just one cup, but don't drink it anymore for the rest of your pregnancy."

Ross' face dropped for a second, before laughing. "You're silly. Caffeine's okay for babies." He shrugged and reached out to take the cup from Rocky.
"Rocky Mark Lynch you give him that cup back and you'll be sleeping in the guest room at our house." she said. Rocky took one look at his wife's expression and chugged the rest of the coffee. "There all gone." he said. He threw out the cup.
"I hate you." Ross pouted. "I'll ask Riker to buy me another one later." He stuck his tongue out.
"He won't do it." Becca said. "Now let's watch there about to get their scores. We'll find out who wins now, since they were the last team."
"Yes he will." Ross turned back to see the stage.
"Ten!" Carrie Ann exclaimed, holding up the sign.
"Nine!" Len held up the sign.
"Ten!" Jullianne smiled, also holding up the sign.
"Ten!" Bruno exclaimed, holding up the sign.
Riker's jaw dropped, "We won!"
Allison screamed and hugged him. "We won! You did an amazing job and we won!"
"They won!" Ross cheered, jumping up from his seat and clapped and started jumping up and down.
"They won!" Becca said. She jumped up and down, and kissed Rocky soundly.
Riker hugged Allison, before rushing off to find Ross, so he could bring him on stage with him to accept the mirror ball trophy with him and Allison. "Ross!" he called.
Ross attacked his soulmate in a hug and started kissing him all over. "You won! You won! You won!" He cheered between kisses.
"I know! Will you come on stage with me to get the trophy? Maybe we could make that announcement?" Riker said, in between Ross' kisses.
"Yes!" Ross said. "Carry me!" He jumped on his soulmate.
"Baby, are you okay?" Riker asked, concernedly.
"Caffeine rush." Becca said. "Just go with it. It'll have heightened his hormones beyond belief."
Riker's eyes widened. "Carried you said?"
"I'm perfect." Ross giggled. "Rikey can we go to Starbucks after the show? We can invite Allison too, I hear she loves Starbucks!"
"I don't...We'll see okay." Riker said.
"Okay!" Ross grinned. "Now you were saying..?" He motioned to the stage.

"Riker?" Allison called, making a confused look while gesturing to the trophy.
"Come on." Riker said, grabbing Ross' hand and dragging him toward the stage.
"Riker." Ross whined. "Don't drag me!"
"Sorry, but we gotta get up there. Please." Riker pouted.
"Okay but after that I want Starbucks!" Ross grinned.
"Fine." Riker said, as they reached the stage. "Sorry, took me a minute." Riker said, smiling.
"It's alright." Allison smiled. "I see you brought Ross here. Must be very special to you." Ross giggled when she said that.
"Yeah you could say that." Riker said. He took the mirror ball trophy, which was handed to him. "Thank-you! I'm so stoked to have won this season of Dancing with the Stars. Thank-you to all our fans who voted. Love you guys! Thank-you to my amazing partner Allison for putting up with me. Thanks to my family for showing up to support me. And the biggest thank-you goes to my wonderful soulmate for putting up with me through all of this craziness. We actually have an announcement that we want to share with you guys...Rossy, do you want to tell everyone?"
Ross grinned and held up his hand, showing the ring. "My wonderful, amazing, perfect soulmate decided to give me a huge surprise yesterday, so he decided to purpose me! Now we're ENGAGED!" He started jumping up and down again.
"Oh my gosh congrats you guys!" Allison smiled.
"Thanks." Riker said smiling. "And thank-you so much for this amazing honor of winning the mirror ball trophy." He held up the trophy, smiled for a few pictures, then walked off stage hand in hand with Ross.
"So, Starbucks?" Ross asked, grinning. "I love coffee!"
"Sure." Riker said. He drove to Starbucks, and ordered through the driveway. He had them make Ross' decaf. "Alright, baby. Here's your coffee." he handed Ross the decaf coffee.
"Thanks." Ross said, taking a sip of the coffee. "I love you."
"I love you too." Riker said. He hoped Ross wasn't to mad at him when he realized the coffee was decaf. They drove home and went up to their room. "I can't believe we won." Riker said, putting the trophy on the bookshelf, next to his Harry Potter books.
"Riker!" Ross yelled, staring at his cup. "This is decaf!" By then his caffeine rush was gone.A
"Yeah. You can't have caffeine with the baby." Riker said. He really hoped Ross wasn't too mad at him.
"Why does everyone keep saying that?" Ross threw the cup down. "Caffeine is not dangerous for the baby! I'm tired of people saying that and telling me what to do! I thought you cared about my feelings!"
"Rossy, of course we care about your feelings, but I read it in the papers Doctor McKessy gave us." Riker said, sitting next to Ross on the bed.
"No you don't." Ross muttered, getting up and moving to the other side of the bed.
Riker followed him to the other side of the bed. "I'm sorry, baby. Forgive me, please." He pulled out his puppy dog face. Ross ignored him and looked away, rolling his eyes.
"Rossy." Riker whined. He sat there trying to think of how to get Ross to talk to him. Then he got an idea. He moved so he was sitting behind Ross, his legs on either side of Ross. He placed a small kiss on Ross' neck. Ross bit his lip to stop himself from smiling. He was mad, he shouldn't smile. But he felt like it. He decided to keep hiding it and see what his soulmate would do next. Riker just kept placing kissed on Ross' neck. His arms snaked around to his soulmate's stomach, and moved under his shirt, tracing each slightly less defined muscle and up to his chest. "Please talk to me, baby. I'm really sorry." he whispered in Ross' ear. Ross smiled and turned his head, kissing his soulmate on the lips. He reached up and the wrapped his arm around his neck.
"Ah, so you do still love me." Riker said playfully, against Ross lips.
"Shut up." Ross rolled his eyes, kissing him again while smiling wide. Riker kissed back his hands moving to Ross' hips. Ross ran his hand through Riker's hair, giving a slight tug, while wrapping his legs around him. Riker gave a slight moan, and ran his hands up Ross' back then traced down his spine. Ross shuddered in pleasure from the touch and let his hands get under Riker's shirt, tracing each muscle. Riker moaned loudly, and fell back on the bed, pulling Ross with him. Ross started kissing him down his jaw and neck, moving lower and lower. Riker whimpered under Ross. His hips bucked involuntarily, searching for friction. Ross kept kissing him down, leaving small love bites on the way. He went and started kissing down his stomach, hands going for the button of his jeans.
"Please." Riker whimpered when Ross reached his jeans. "Please." Ross undid his buttons and tugged it off, before taking off his own.

"Do something." Riker said, once his pants were off. Ross smiled at him before taking his size and placing it in his mouth, trailing his hands over it. Riker moaned, as Ross' wet, warm mouth enveloped him. Ross let his tongue explore him, moving it further and further down.
Riker whimpered. "Ross, more." Ross started sucking gently, while pumping him.
Riker moaned, "I love you so much."
"I love you so much too." Ross breathed out, before reaching over to a specific bottle near the bed. "Want us to do this baby?"
"Yes! Please! So much!" Riker said, breathing heavily.
Ross dumped some of the contents of the bottle onto his hand, before applying it to himself. He leaned over to his soulmate. "Turn around please. Sorry if this hurts baby." He whispered.
"It's okay." Riker said, rolling over. He moaned as Ross slowly pushed into him. "So good." he choked out.
About half and hour later, "Are you close?" Ross asked, pumping his soulmate.
"Yes." Riker choked out moaning. "Don't stop."
"I won't baby." Ross said, leaning down carefully to kiss him. "I'm really close now." He said after a while.
Riker whimpered. "So close."
Ross could feel himself starting. "Baby..." He gasped out.
Riker moaned, and came all over the bed underneath him. His arms gave way, and he fell sweaty and panting on to the bed. "Wow." he managed to get out.
When Ross was finished, he slowly pulled out of his soulmate and fell next to him on the bed. "Yeah." He breathed. "Wow."
"I'm so tired." Riker said, with a yawn, "Get up so I can change the blanket?"
Ross nodded but instead of getting up, he decided to roll off the bed onto the floor. "Ow." He muttered, shaking his head at himself when he hit the floor.
"You okay?" Riker asked, instantly by Ross' side.
Ross shook his head, grinning and held his arms out. "Pick me up."
Riker rolled his eyes, but picked Ross up. He used one hand to throw one side of the blanket off the bed, and sat Ross down. Then he moved the other side off the bed, and grabbed his fuzzy blanket from the closet. He climbed in bed and laid down. "Now cuddles."
Ross smiled and cuddled close to him, wrapping one of his arm around him. "I love you so much."
"Love you too." Riker said, instantly falling asleep. Ross gave him a small kiss before falling asleep too.
Riker woke up at about three o' clock and ran to the bathroom. Ross heard noises from the bathroom and woke up immediately. He got up and went into the bathroom to see his soulmate throwing up. "Riker!" He ran to his side. "Oh my gosh."
"I don't feel good, Rossy." Riker said, leaning his head against the wall.
Ross felt Riker's forehead. "You don't have a fever. What hurts? Do you have a headache? Does your throat hurt? Do you feel like throwing up again? Does anything else hurt?" He kept asking questions.
"My tummy hurts." Riker said, cuddling into Ross' touch. "I feel like I'm going to throw up again, but there's nothing left to come up. I jut feel icky. Rossy, make it better...please." Riker said, tears in his eyes.
Ross wrapped his arms around his soulmate. "I'm sorry for this, Riker." He kissed him softly on the lips. "How do I make it better? Do you need something to eat? I can get you something if you want." He began rubbing Riker's stomach to help ease the pain.
"No! I don't want to throw it back up!" Riker said. "Can we just go back to bed and you can hold me? And keep rubbing my stomach? That helped. And will you play with my hair too?"
"Okay, but you have to eat something later." Ross told him. "And sure but I only have two hands so how do I hold you, rub your stomach and play with your hair all at once?" He joked. "But I will do it. Come on now."
Riker followed Ross back to their room and laid down. "I don't like feeling like this." he whined, "make it go away."

"Oh Riker." Ross shook his head and gave him a kiss. "I don't know how. What'll make you feel better? I'll do anything." He rubbed Riker's stomach again.
"Will you just talk to me about something?" Riker said, "To keep my mind off my stomach."
"Um..." Ross thought of something. "Do you ever wonder what would happen if we weren't soulmates?" 'Wrong topic, Ross.' He thought to himself. 'But at least it distracts him.'
"I'd still love you even if we weren't soulmates." Riker said. "Can we talk about something else?"
"I want a dog." Ross said, the first thing that popped into his head. "Can we get a dog?"

"Sure. I think we should get our own place first though." Riker said. He paused for a minute, "Why'd you stop rubbing my tummy?"
"My hand got tired." Ross said before rubbing again. "But yay we can have a dog!" He grinned.
"What do you want our house to be like?" Riker asked.

"I don't know." Ross shrugged, taking it that Riker wanted to talk about houses. "I like it simple but comfy and home-y. And if I could choose I would love the walls to be painted with music notes, that would be cool." He smiled. "What about you? What do you want our house to be like?"
"I don't really know." Riker said, "I'd like there to be at least four bedrooms. Two for kids and a guest room on top of our room. And a basement for all our music stuff. Maybe soundproof? But that's about it. Mostly I just want you to be there."

Ross smiled. "Maybe we can make it that way. And of course I'll be there. I want you to be there too. And, why don't we make a music room instead of a basement?"

"Well, I just thought we could use the basement as a music room, but a different music room sounds good too." Riker said. "Rossy, can I roll over and you can just play with my hair?"

"Of course." Ross said. "But then I'm gonna have to stop rubbing your stomach."
"Mmkay." Riker said, turning around. He buried his face in Ross' chest.
Ross wrapped his arms around him and started playing with his hair, running his fingers through them multiple times. "Are you still sleepy?" He asked.
"A little bit." Riker mumbled. He yawned, and snuggled deeper into Ross' chest. "If I fall asleep, don't leave me."
"I won't." Ross told him. He figured if Riker fell asleep, he would go and make some breakfast and get back upstairs before he wakes up again.
Riker fell asleep, and started snoring softly against Ross' chest.
Ross took a pillow and carefully placed Riker's head there, so he could get up. "I'm gonna make some breakfast, I'll be back before you wake up." He leaned down and kissed his forehead, before slowly getting off the bed and walking out.
Riker woke up five minutes later, and noticed that Ross wasn't there. "Rossy?" he asked sitting up.
Ross went back inside to check on his soulmate sleeping, but instead he saw him wide awake. "Hey, you're awake already?" He asked, sitting on the bed.

"You left!" Riker said, tears streaming down his face. "You told me you wouldn't leave!"
"Riker," Ross went and hugged him, "I'm sorry. I left to make breakfast. I'm still making it though. But I'm making it because I want you to eat something. I'm here now."
"But I don't want to throw up again." Riker said, still crying. He hugged Ross tightly.

"You still need to eat." Ross told him. "Or, do you want some milk? I hear milk can stop the nausea."
"Okay." Riker said. "But then you have to come straight back."
"Okay." Ross told him. He went downstairs and took the sandwiches he was making earlier and some milk, and brought them back upstairs. He placed them on the bed. "There. Please eat?"
Riker took one of the sandwiches and took a small bite.
Ross gave him a quick kiss on the lips. "Let's do this. I'll give you a kiss every time you take a bite without saying you feel like throwing up. Agreed?"
"Okay." Riker said, sadly, "But I do."
"I know." Ross wiped away his tears. "I know what that feels like. But it's not healthy if you don't eat anything at all." He sighed. "At least drink the milk first?" Riker nodded, and drank the milk. He took another bite of the sandwich.
Ross gave him a small kiss. "From a scale of 1-10, how sick do you feel?" He asked. "And does anything hurt?"
"Maybe a five?" Riker said. "And no nothing hurts. Just my stomach."
"Okay." Ross said. "You need to get checked to the doctor."

"No! Not the doctor! Anything but the doctor! Please, Rossy don't make me go!" Riker said, sobbing so hard his shoulders were shaking.
"I'm sorry, Riker. But you have to." Ross told him. "We need to find out what made you feel sick. And besides, it can help you feel better."
Riker crossed his arms, "No! No! I'm not going. You can't make me!"
"Riker, please." Ross said, looking him in the eyes. "I don't want you to get worse. Please."
"No!" Riker wailed. "They'll try and give me a shot or something! I don't wanna go!"
"Fine." Ross folded his arms. "Then no kisses or cuddles." He turned away.
"No!" Riker said, crying even harder. His face was red from crying by now. "Rossy, please."
"I just want you to be okay." Ross told him. "Please go to the doctor. I don't want your sickness to get worse." He wiped Riker's tears away again. "I love you, so please do it."
"But I don't want to." Riker sobbed. "I don't have my doctor support."
"You have to, Riker." Ross said. "Please just go to the doctor. It's for the best, I promise. Please. At least if you don't want to do it for you then do it for me because I can't stand seeing you feel sick. I want you to be okay."
"Can Becca go with me instead of you?" Riker asked. "I just don't want you too see me cry anymore."
"It's okay to cry in front of me though." Ross said. "But sure. I forgot to tell you I have Austin and Ally today. I was going to cancel it but are you sure you want to go with her instead of me?"
"No offense but yes." Riker said. "I'm sorry. I'm not trying to hurt your feelings. I promise."
"Don't be sorry, you didn't do anything wrong. And you didn't offend me or hurt my feelings, I completely understand." Ross smiled. "So do you want me to call Becca up here now?"
"She and Rocky are at there house." Riker said. "So you'll have to call her to come pick me up."
"I will." Ross took out his phone and called Becca.
"Hello?" Becca said, answering the phone.
"Hey, Bec, um, Riker's sick and he wants you to take him to the hospital." Ross told her. "Can you come and pick him up?"
"Sure, what's wrong?" Becca asked worriedly.
"Well he was throwing up earlier and he said his stomach hurts. So I told him to go to the doctor to get him checked." Ross answered.
"Yeah." Becca said, "Sounds good...Did you guys celebrate last night?"
Ross blushed but he felt lucky cause Becca wasn't there to see it. "Yeah. We did. Are you on the way here now?"
"I'm on my way." Becca said, "You can't bottom with a baby though. Did you guys just blow each other or something?"
"I didn't bottom. Riker did." Ross told her. "I'd explain it further, but that would be..." He trailed off.
Becca laughed, "Say no more Rossy. I get the picture. Always thought you were more of a top.
Ross blushed harder. "So um, how's Em?" He asked, changing the subject.
"She's good. Getting stronger everyday. We can bring her home in two and a half weeks. Rocky and I are both counting the days." Becca gushed.
"That's great." Ross said. "Can't wait to see her out of that incubator."
"Yeah. Only a week and a half till she's out." Becca said. "Then one more week at the hospital."
"That's good. And, how are you and Rocky?" Ross asked. "Decided to do something last night too?" He chuckled.
"No." Becca sighed, "Well, not that much. I'm still not over my nine weeks after I had Emelia."
"Oh." Ross said. "Oh and um, sorry for being, you know, high on caffeine yesterday. That was embarrassing."
"It's okay." Becca said, "You were cute. I'm in the driveway."
"Alright be there in a minute." Ross said before hanging up and turning to Riker. "Becca's here."

"Okay." Riker said, getting out of bed and slipping on some sandals.
"Come on." Ross took his hand. "Are you feeling whoozy or anything?"
"A little dizzy." Riker said, trying to gain his balance.
Ross wrapped his arm around him to help him balance. "I got you, just don't collapse on me okay?" He slightly joked.
"Kay." Riker said. They slowly made their way downstairs.
"There she is." Ross said when he saw the car through the window and helped Riker get to the bottom of the stairs.

Riker nodded. He walked slowly to Becca's car and got in. Becca turned to him.
"Your pregnant aren't you?"
"Big time" Riker said.
"You gonna tell him?" Becca asked.
"Nope." Riker said.
"Let's go." Becca said.
"Let's." Riker said. They backed down the driveway.

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"Hey guys, I'm here." Ross said, walking into the set.
"Ross!" Laura said, running over to him, and hugging him. "I have someone I want you to meet!"

"Hey Laur." Ross smiled, hugging back. "Ooh who is it?"

"I found my soulmate." Laura said, pullng Ross over to a guy with a brown mohawk, and piercing green eyes.

"Cool." Ross smiled at the guy. "Hey, Levii, right? I'm Ross." He held his arm out to shake.

"Nice to meet you." Levii said, shaking Ross' hand. "I've heard a lot about you from Laura. Apparently your soulmate and I share a few things in common."

"Oh really? What's that?" Ross asked, curious.
"Well, we both play bass, his first name is my middle name, we both like McFly and Maroon 5, and we both love our soulmates more than anything in the world." Levii said, looking at Laura lovingly. Laura blushed and smiled.

"Well that's amazing." Ross said. "I think we'll all go along well."

"I'm sure we will." Levii said.
"We need to get to rehearsal. See you afterward?" Laura asked, sweetly.
"Of course, Sweetheart." Levii said. He gave her a peck on the lips.
Laura turned to Ross. "Come on Ross let's go."
"Yup come on." Ross said, following Laura.
They went to set. "Calum, Raini!" Laura called, when she could see the other two.
"Hey guys." Calum said, turning towards Laura and Ross.
"Haven't seen you guys in a while." Ross smiled.
"Yeah." Raini said, "You've been to busy with Riker." She wiggled her eyebrows at Ross.
Ross blushed, but found something. "Like you and Calum don't do it."
"This is not about us, Ross." Calum chuckled. "How's Riker anyway?"
"He's sick." Ross frowned. "Becca's taking him to the hospital."
"Oh, no what happened?" Raini and Laura gasped at the same time.
"He was throwing up this morning and he said he had a stomachache and was feeling dizzy." Ross sighed. "I hope it's nothing serious though."
"We hope so too, tell him I said get well soon." Calum said then added to cheer him up, "Besides, I know you guys miss doing some stuff."
Ross let out a small laugh. "Shut up."
Laura laughed, "From what I heard though. You two have to be careful for the next couple months."
"Laura!" Raini said, hitting her friends arm, blushing.
Ross gasped. "Are you pregnant too?"
"Yes." Raini said, smiling. "Now all we have to do is get Laura pregnant and we can all be pregnant together!"
"Yeah, about that..." Laura said blushing.
"Oh my gosh Laura you're already pregnant too?" Ross asked. "Wow we're all pregnant. This is...wow."
Calum cleared his throat. "Excuse me, I'm not."
Laura laughed, "Well, that's good Calum. But to answer your question yes Ross I am pregnant. But I've been with Levii for three weeks now."
"I figured that's how long you two have been together cause that's how long I didn't see you." Ross smiled. "But congrats you two. And you too Calum for getting Raini pregnant." He laughed before saying, "So um, when do we start?"
"Ross!" Raini said, slapping his arm, "I can't believe you said that!"
"Wait...Ross what if Riker's pregnant too?" Laura asked.
"Riker? Pregnant?" Ross burst out laughing. "There is no way he's pregnant. You're silly."
"Yeah. I guess that would be pretty silly." Laura said. "Anyway. We need to start filming now."
"Alright." Ross shrugged. "I miss this."
"Me too." Laura said.
"We need to hang out more." Raini said.
"Maybe we can hang out after filming." Calum suggested.
"I really want to, but I'm still worried about Riker." Ross told them, sighing.
Laura and Raini frowned, and pulled Ross into a group hug.
"He'll be okay Ross." Raini said.
"Yeah, he's strong." Laura said.
"We can hang-out after he's better." Raini said.
"Yeah and maybe we can invite him too." Calum patted his back.
"Thanks guys, you're the best friends anyone can ask for." Ross smiled. "But we really need to start filming."

"Yeah. Alright let's get started." Laura said.

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"So when are you going to tell Ross?" Becca asked. "I mean, he deserves to know, don't you think?"
"I don't know." Riker said, biting his bottom lip. "He said he didn't want anymore kids for a few years. I don;t want him to think I did this on purpose."
"He wouldn't, I'm sure." Becca told him. "I mean you did it last night so he should know it wasn't on purpose. And you have to tell him eventually. Don't you think it's better for you to tell him earlier before he finds out another way?"
"No." Riker said, quickly. "No. I'm just gonna wait a bit." his phone went off. He opened it and looked at the text. "Dad needs us all at home. Let's go."

"Okay." Becca said. "Just tell him before he finds out."

"I will." Riker said, "Now let's get home."
"Alright." Becca said and went out to the car.

Ross spotted Riker once he got home and went over to him, whispering, "So what did the doctor say?"
"Okay, now that you're all here, I have an announcement to make." Mark said.

"He said it was just a stomach bug. It should last two weeks at most." Riker whispered back.
"What is it dad?" Rydel asked.
"Okay." Ross kissed him on the cheek.
"You guys are going on tour around America for two months." Mark told them. "It'll be a M&G tour."

"What?" Riker asked, "How will that work?"

"That will work just fine." Mark told him. "Why don't you think so?"
"Dad I think he meant how would that work as a M&G tour." Ross said.
"Well you will be performing a little but not as much as a normal tour." Mark told them.

"But Ross is pregnant, and I'm...worried about him." Riker quickly corrected himself. Becca shot him a look, and Riker shot one back.

"I'll be okay, Riker." Ross smiled and pecked his lips. "I'm more worried about you, you're still sick."
"We can have Ross sitting down while performing and I'm sure that won't hurt the baby." Mark said.

"Fine but only three songs max." Riker said, crossing his arms.
"We'll only have you guys perform two songs per day." Mark told him.
"See Rikey, it's not that bad." Ross giggled.

"Alright." Riker said, nodding. He yawned, "Rossy, can we go to bed now?"

"Of course." Ross smiled, taking Riker's hand. "Come on." Riker let Ross lead him to bed. Ross wrapped his arms around Riker once they were on the bed. He gave him a small kiss before asking, "How are you feeling now?"

"Okay. Still hurts though." Riker said, snuggling into Ross' chest.

"It's okay, you're gonna be okay." Ross kissed him on the cheek. "It should get better soon. Do you feel anything else?"
"I just want you. I think your hormones are really rubbing off on me." Riker said. "I don't want you too move."
Ross sighed. "Okay, just let me make ourselves more comfortable." He slowly got up to open the covers.

"No!" Riker said, as Ross was getting up. He pulled Ross back down, "You can't leave me."

"But I'm not, I'm staying on the bed." Ross told him. "I'm just going to pull the covers over us." 'Gee is this what Riker felt like that day I was still feeling sick?' Ross thought to himself.

"Fine." Riker pouted.
Ross got up and pulled the covers over them, before laying back down. "See that wasn't so bad."

"Yes it was." Riker said, pouting still.
"I'm gonna kiss your pout away." Ross said, giving him a small peck on the lips. "Now I wanna see it gone."

Riker rolled his eyes, and rolled over. "I'll pout if I want." he mumbled.

"Riker." Ross sighed and crawled over him so he was facing him again. "Are you alright?" Riker just stared past Ross at the wall. An angry tear fell onto the pillow beneath him.
"Riker, please talk to me." Ross said, running his thumb across his soulmate's cheek.

"I can be upset if I want." Riker said, crossing his arms. "You can't tell me not to."

"But why are you upset over that?" Ross asked, his own hormones acting up as his tears surfaced. "Please tell me. Did I do something wrong before that? What is it?"

"You didn't do anything wrong, no. No, baby." Riker said, pulling Ross to his chest. He couldn't stand to see his soulmate upset. "I'm sorry. I'm just over emotional."

"Don't be sorry. But why are you over emotional?" Ross asked. "Is it because of your sickness? I didn't know it would make you so upset."
"It's probably just not feeling well and being tired." Riker said.
"Okay, let's just go to sleep then." Ross smiled and kissed him softly. "Oh and the cast said get well soon." He just remembered that.

"That's nice of them." Riker said, smiling, "How are they?"
"Laura and Raini are pregnant too." Ross told him. "And they're all great. They wanna hang out later when you're much better."

"Their pregnant too. Wow." Riker said, "That's a lot of babies."

Ross chuckled. "Yeah. I think I'd be overwhelmed with so many babies. At least I know I'll only get one kid for now."
"Yeah." Riker said, frowning. He rolled over, and blinked back the tears.

"Riker, what's wrong?" Ross asked, seeing the frown. "Baby, don't do this again please, what's wrong?"

"Would it really be that bad if we had another baby?" Riker asked, turning back to Ross.
"No, of course not as long as it's not anytime soon." Ross told him. "I'm just not ready yet. Why? Do you want to have another baby?"
"It doesn't matter." Riker said, bitterly.
Ross frowned. "Riker, seriously, what is up with you? Do you really want to have many kids that bad? Or why do you keep getting so upset? Talk to me like I talk to you, please."

"I'm pregnant, okay!" Riker said, he ran out the door. Ross sat there in shock. Did his soulmate really said he was pregnant? Snapping out, he got up and ran after him. It had started raining at some point, but Riker didn't care. He ran all the way to the park, and collapsed in the swing, sobbing. When Ross couldn't find him anywhere in the house, he ran to the park because he knew that would most likely be where he would go. It was confirmed when he saw his soulmate on the swing, so he ran there and knelt down in front of him. "Riker?" He asked. "You're really...pregnant?"
"I don't want to talk about it." Riker said, turning away from him.
"Baby, please." Ross said, going to the side where Riker was facing now. "We need to talk about it. It's a huge deal."
"Well, obviously you don't want to talk about it." Riker said, bitterly.
"Baby, I do." Ross told him. "It's important and I do want to talk about it. Why didn't you tell me you were pregnant? It's a big deal, you can't keep it away from me." He said starting to get mad. It was his hormones, he knew, but he didn't care at the moment.
"Because I knew you'd react this way!" Riker said, frustratedly, tears rolling down his cheeks. "You already said you didn't want another baby now. And then I find out I'm pregnant. How am supposed to tell you that?"
"I don't know but the point is that you should've told me!" Ross said, frustrated as well. "If I didn't want another baby and you told me you were pregnant I would still be okay with it because it was just an accident!" He didn't realize that he practically called the baby Riker was having was an accident.
"So our baby is an accident?" Riker said, angrily. "Please, tell me would you like me to fix this accident to fit your perfect world?"

"I didn't mean that!" Ross exclaimed. "And my world is anything but perfect because if it was, you and I both wouldn't be pregnant right now, the things that happened recently wouldn't have happened and we wouldn't be fighting! Why do you have to be so...ugh!" He stood up paced, holding his head in frustration.
"So this is all my fault?!" Riker exclaimed. "You know what? Fine! I'm sorry I ruined your perfect life Ross! You won't have to deal with me anymore. I'm gone." Riker ran back to the house, threw some clothes in a bag and drove to Curt's house. Ross shook his head, started to cry, and ran. He didn't care where he was going, he just ran. Away from the park, away from the house, away from anything that has something to do with his soulmate.

Riker pounded on Curt's door, tears streaming down his opened the door, shocked seeing his friend there with tears. "Riker, come in, tell me what's wrong." He immediately said, opening the door wider.
"Ross and I got in a fight, because I'm pregnant now too, and he didn't want anymore kids for a few years. And then he basically blamed it all on me. I just found out today that I as pregnant though." Riker said, crying.

"Oh, buddy." Curt hugged him and rubbed circles on his back. "He probably didn't mean it. Maybe he was just caught off guard, that's all. It's not your fault though, believe me."

"I'm not going back until he apologizes." Riker said, "And means it. Can I stay here?"

"You can stay here all you want, but if he wants to see you, you have to see him." Curt told him. "Alright?"

"Fine." Riker pouted.

"Alright I'll show you to the guest room." Curt told him.

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Laura looked out the window, and quickly ran and opened the door. "Ross?" she called, seeing her best friend walking in the rain, while pregnant.
Ross looked up and saw her, not realizing he was near her house. "Oh, hi Laura." He gave her a fake smile, although he kept walking.

"Ross Lynch you get your butt back here and get inside. I know something's wrong and you are going to get in here and tell me what is going on." Laura said. "Or I'll have Levii carry you back here." she added.

"I'd like to see him try." Ross muttered before saying, "Nothing's wrong. I'm just about to go home."
"Ross Lynch!" Laura stamped her foot. "Levvi, honey!"
"Yeah, sweetheart?" Levii asked appearing.

"Please go get Ross for me." Laura said sweetly. Levii took one look at Laura's expression and jogged up to Ross.
"I'll apologize now." he said, before scooping Ross up and carrying him in the house.

Ross rolled his eyes and folded his arms. Once he was standing again, he sighed. "Nothing's wrong, Laura. Riker and I had a fight, it was my fault. That's all."

"What happened?" Laura asked. "I thought he was sick?"

"He's pregnant." Ross told her. "He knew I didn't want anymore kids for a few years and that's why he didn't tell me. I got mad, he got frustrated, so did I. He said some stuff, I said some stuff I didn't mean, and he took off." By this time, he was in tears. "I messed up big time, Laura. He probably hates me now."

"Oh, Ross I'm sure he doesn't hate you." Laura said hugging him. "Give him a bit to cool off and then go find him...Is it really that bad that he's pregnant too?"

"No it's not. I just hated that he didn't tell me before. But then again, he told me about it. I didn't mean to say what I did! And now he left!" Ross sobbed. "If something happens to him or the baby I can never forgive myself!"

"Ross, I'm sure there fine." Laura said, "Who's he closest to besides your family? That's probably where he'll be. Go find him. Talk to him."

"I don't know." Ross sighed. "There's no one I could think of except...except Curt. But I don't know where he lives. And what if Riker doesn't want to see me? Like I said, he probably hates me now."

"Ross he doesn't hate you, Riker loves you." Laura said. "And I know Curt's address. I went there once with Becca, Rydel, and Riker." She moved to a desk and started rifling through papers. "Here ya go." she handed Ross a square of paper.

4Ross looks down at the address before looking back up at Laura, hugging her tightly. "Thank you. I don't know what I'd do without you." He pulled away. "I should find him now."

"Go get your man." Laura gave her a smile before running all the way to Curt's house. He pounded on the door until it was opened.
"Yea- Oh hey Ross, you came quicker than I thought." Curt said. "I'll go call Riker. Wait here." He went inside the guest room. "Hey Rik, someone's here to see you."

"Who?" Riker asked, though he had feeling of who it was already.

"Your soulmate." Curt told him. "Just go see him, he looks like he's been crying."

Riker sighed, and went downstairs. He didn't Ross to be sad, but his soulmate had hurt him. "Ross?" he asked.

"Riker." Ross said, looking at him. He wanted to hug him, but he was hesitating. "I'm so sorry for what I said, or did, or anything else. I didn't mean them at all." Tears started falling again.

"Then why did you say it? Why did you do it?" Riker asked crying.

"I don't know, but I didn't mean any of it." Ross told him. "I'm sorry, I really am. The baby's not an accident, it's a gift. And I'm glad about everything that happened because it made us closer. I'm really sorry for what I said, Riker, please forgive me, I didn't mean it."

"Prove it." Riker said, crying. "Prove it to me."

"How?" Ross asked. "I'll do anything. Just tell me and I'll do it. How do I prove it to you?"

Riker paused for a minute, before shaking his head. "I don't know."

Ross let out a sob. He messed up so much that none of them knew what to do. So he moved closer to his soulmate. "Can I kiss you?" He asked.

Riker paused for a minute before whispering, "Okay." Ross leaned in and kissed him softly and passionately, trying to make it so that his soulmate knew how much he loved him. Riker felt the kiss all the way to his toes. He smiled, and pressed his lips back to Ross' with just as much passion. Ross smiled into the kiss and pressed their foreheads together. "Have I proven it to you?" He asked.

"Yeah." Riker whispered, before crashing his lips back to Ross'. Ross smiled even wider and kissed back.
"Aww." Curt said, standing near the stairs.

Riker broke the kiss and turned to his friend, "Really?"

Ross blushed and bit his lip.
"Oh, oops. I'll be in the other room." Curt grinned and went to his room.
"Are we okay now?" Ross asked his soulmate, just to make sure.

"Yeah." Riker said, smiling, "Just promise me you don't hate our baby." he said, resting his hand on his stomach.

"I don't and I never will." Ross knelt down and kissed his stomach, before standing back up. "I love you."

"I love you too." Riker said, hugging Ross tightly, and burying his face in the crook of his soulmate's neck.

Do you want to go home now?" Ross asked, running his fingers through his soulmate's hair.

"Yes." Riker said, nodding.

"Okay. I'll let you say bye to Curt first." Ross told him.
"No need. I'm right here." Curt said, already back there. "Stay together you two." He smiled.

"Always." Riker said, nuzzling his face in Ross' hair. "Now let's go home."

"Alright." Ross smiled and walked out the door with his soulmate.

"Did you walk here? Cause I brought Six?" Riker said.

"Yeah. I walked here." Ross answered. "But we're going back with Six right? Cause I don't think I can walk all the way back home again. My feet are killing me."

"Of course we're going back in Six. I'm not leaving all my babies." Riker said

"Okay." Ross said and smiled.

Riker opened Ross' door then went around and got in. He drove them home. "I'm ready to go to bed."

"Me too." Ross sighed. "I'm really tired."

"Yeah. These little ones, are so exhausting." Riker said, "And the morning sickness...how long till it goes away?"
"It's different in every people. I didn't find out until like two weeks after, and I still felt sick sometimes after that. But it goes away once you're used to it." Ross said. "You found out immediately so you're probably lucky enough to have it gone in a week or so."
"Ugh. A whole week of this!" Riker said, as he parked the car.

"It gets better per day." Ross assured him. "At least you get cravings and can have whatever you want."

"Oh yeah. When we get inside can I have some pickles and coffee?" Riker asked.
Ross blinked. "Your cravings are worse than mine. But sure, although not too much coffee, and decaf."
"Okay." Riker shrugged. "I can't help it that's what I want."
"I know baby." Ross told him. "Funny cause I haven't had any cravings in a while. But when you mentioned that, I suddenly felt like having coffee and peanut butter."
"Oh that sounds really good...with pickles." Riker said. He walked into the kitchen. He saw that Mark was there. "Hey dad do you know where the coffee, pickles, and peanut butter are? I need them and so does Ross."

"What for?" Mark asked. "They're in the top cupboard in the kitchen and the pickles are in the fridge though."

"To eat." Riker said, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. "Baby boy and baby girl are hungry."

"Ross has twins?" Mark asked.
"Dad doesn't know you're pregnant." Ross whispered to Riker.

"Oh...no...I'm...I'm pregnant too." Riker said, blushing.

"How's that possible?" Ryland asked when he heard it while walking into the kitchen.
Ross blushed. "We kind of..."
"Oh...Kay I don't wanna know." Ryland said, taking what he went in for and left.

"Dad?..." Riker asked biting his lip.

"I told you where the food are already." Mark shook his head. "Just, don't do that when your pregnant next time." He told them before walking out.

"He's mad." Riker said his eyes filling with tears. "Why did I have to day anything?"

"He's not mad, Rikey." Ross gave him a peck on the cheek. "He's just taking it in. He didn't say anything that shows he's mad. Don't worry."

"It was how he said it. I screwed up again...at least in his eyes." Riker said, sadly. "I haven't actually done anything wrong though."
"No, no you haven't." Ross assured him. "You didn't do anything wrong. It's all okay, baby. Don't worry, nobody's mad at you. It's okay."

"Promise?" Riker asked, looking at him sadly.
"Promise." Ross nodded, giving him a soft kiss. "Now do you want that pickles, coffee and peanut butter?"
"Yes, please." Riker said.
"Alright, you get the pickles from the fridge, I'll get the coffee and peanut butter from the cupboard." Ross told him before climbing onto the kitchen counter to open the cupboard and take the things. Riker chose to stand behind Ross instead, until his soulmate was safely on the ground. Then he got the pickles out of the fridge.
"We can eat these on bed." Ross told him. "That way we can just sleep when we get even more tired."

"Okay." Riker said. "Can we cuddle? I'm craving you now too."

"Of course." Ross grinned. "Come on now." Riker followed Ross upstairs. Ross placed the food in the be before climbing into it. Riker climbed in on the other side, and said, "I wanna be little spoon!"
"Okay come here then." Ross wrapped his arms around Riker, kissing him every now and then.

Riker smiled, and ate his food. "I love you." he said. "And you." he touched Ross' stomach, "And you." he touched his own stomach. "My little family."
Ross smiled wider. "Well little Anthony says he loves his daddys too. So much."

"And Abigaille says she loves us too." Riker said, his smile reaching his eyes.

"How'd you know it's a girl?" Ross asked.
"I just feel like it's a girl. Kind of like you feel like yours is a boy." Riker said.
"Okay." Ross grinned. "What happens if they end up soulmates?"

"Then we except them and love them just as they are." Riker said, smiling.

"We will." Ross said. He took a pickle and dipped it in peanut butter. "Open wide."

"You are going to be an amazing daddy." Riker said, looking at Ross lovingly.

"You are too." Ross smiled. "Now open wide my hand is getting tired." Riker opened his mouth, and took a bite of the pickle.

Ross put the rest of it down and then pecked his soulmate on the lips, tasting some of the peanut butter. "Great now I'm craving you again."

Riker smiled, "Well, that's good, because I'm craving you too." He pulled Ross closer.

Ross giggled and kissed him on the lips. "I love you so much."
"I love you more." Riker said.

"I love you most." Ross told him.

"Nah-uh." Riker said.
"Yeah-uh." Ross said, sticking his tongue out.
"Nuh-uh. But I'll let you say it anyway." Riker said, smiling. He kissed Ross sweetly. Ross grinned and kissed back.

Riker broke the kiss after a minute and yawned, "Night." he said. He closed his eyes and instantly was asleep. Ross smiled and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek before laying himself down and falling asleep next to him. Riker woke up the next morning, and just lay next to Ross, thinking.
Ross stirred in his sleep and subconsciously rolled over and fell to the floor. Surprisingly, he stayed asleep. Riker sat up and instantly went around to the other side of the bed. "Abby, I've got to make sure daddy Ross and Anthony stay safe too. So please forgive me for picking them up." Riker said, softly to his stomach. He picked Ross up and put him back in bed, then climbed back in on the other side. "I love you baby girl." he said, rubbing his stomach.
Ross slowly woke up and smiled at his soulmate. "Morning handsome."
"Morning Roly-poly." Riker said, laughingly.

"Roly-poly?" Ross asked, confused. He slowly got up but then groaned. "My side hurts."

"Are you okay? Is it to bad? Do we need to go to the hospital?" Riker asked in a rush of words.

"No, it just feels like it hit something." Ross told him. "Now what's Roly-poly?"
"It did." Riker said. "You are Roly-poly because you rolled off the bed in your sleep."

"I rolled off the bed? Then how'd I get back up here?" Ross asked. "Please tell me you didn't pick me up."

"Yes, I did." Riker said, "I wasn't going to leave you lying on the floor."
"Riker, you know you could've hurt your baby." Ross told him. "I would've been fine on the floor. Don't do that again, okay?"

"I was just trying to help." Riker said, his eyes filling with tears.
"Baby, no, don't cry, please." Ross said, hugging him. "I know you just wanted to help, I know. Please don't cry. I'm not mad or anything."
"Really?" Riker asked, looking at him skeptically, "Because it sounded like you were."
"I'm not." Ross said. "I promise you I'm not mad."
"Okay." Riker said. There was a moment of silence. "Can I have cuddles? My stomach still hurts."
Ross smiled. "Of course." He pulled him close and started rubbing his soulmate's stomach again. "Does this help?"
"Yes." He snuggled even closer to Ross.
Ross gave him a small kiss on the lips. "Are you hungry?" He asked.
"Not really." Riker said, shaking his head. "Maybe a little bit of toast, but...How are we going to tell everyone?"
"I guess we just...tell them?" Ross asked. "I mean, two of them already know anyway. I know Becca will be excited, Rydel too, and Rocky and Ell will be surprised, and mom would be...mom."

"But what about dad? And Becca already knows. She took me to the doctor remember?" Riker said.
"Dad already knows from yesterday remember?" Ross said. "And oh yeah she knows already." His face dropped a bit when he said it.

"What's wrong?" Riker asked.
"Nothing." Ross gave him a smile. "Do you want to go have breakfast now? I can make it for you. Or I can bring it up here again."
Riker crossed his arms, "What's wrong? Tell me!"
"Nothing's wrong. It's just a stupid thought in my head." Ross told him. "So I'm gonna go make the toast and bring it up here kay?" He quickly got up to leave.

Riker frowned, when Ross came back with the toast, Riker said, "Tell me this stupid thought."
"It's nothing. You'll probably be mad." Ross said, sitting back down on the bed.

"I promise I won't. Please, tell me." Riker said, giving Ross the puppy dog eyes.
Ross sighed, giving in to his eyes. "It's the fact that Becca knew before me. I know it's stupid cause she was also the first person who knows about my pregnancy, but it just bothers me."
"Ross, it doesn't mean anything. She took me to the doctor. She knew when I got in the car. I didn't tell her, and she didn't come in the room with me." Riker said.
"I know, that's why it's stupid for me to be bothered by that." Ross sighed. "Can we talk about something else, something happy?"
"Sure. With in the next few weeks you should start to feel Anthony move." Riker said.
Ross perked up. "Really? That would be great, I can't wait! Have I gained much more weight though? I mean, you picked me up this morning, was I much heavier than before? I wanna know how much he weighs for now."
"Well, he's only like a fifth of the weight you put on." He grabbed his computer. "It says he's about the size of a kamquat." Riker said. "And Abby is still a bunch of cells knitting together to form a baby." he cradled his still flat stomach. "I'm so excited."

"Okay.." Ross said, not really understanding. "And wow I'm trying to imagine her. I'm so excited for both of them to be born! But also really scared. But more excited!" He grinned. "We should go do something today! Oh wait...nevermind we can just stay at home...what's with my head thinking random stuff right now? Hm this is really weird..." He rambled on.
"Baby, your doing that rambling thing again." Riker said, smiling. "What did you have in mind?"
Ross smiled. "The beach? Since we didn't go there when you wanted to. Oh and is it safe to surf?"
"Definitely not." Riker said. "For either of us, but we can sit on the beach and enjoy the water and sunshine."
"Yeah, we can." Ross said. "So finish your toast, I can't wait!"

"Fine." Riker said. He finished the toast, and took a drink of water, before standing. "Let's go."
"Okay." Ross stood up as well.
"Are we taking Six or your car?" Riker asked.
"My car." Ross said. "Cause you are not driving pregnant today."
"Okay." Riker said, with a shrug. "Though I would like to point out that your pregnant too."
"Yeah but you've been driving the whole time." Ross told him. "So my turn."
"Okay." Riker said, shrugging again. He headed toward the stairs.
Ross followed him downstairs to the car.
"Alright! Let's go! Lynch family vacation to the beach!" Riker said excitedly.
"Okay leggo!" Ross said getting into the driver's seat.
Riker got in and buckled his seatbelt. "We're going on a family trip!" he said excitedly.
Ross chuckled. "Calm down baby. Is it you being excited or Abby?" He asked as he started driving.
"Both!" Riker giggled.
Ross shook his head, laughing. "I'm sure you two are."
"Well, you and Anthony don't have to be so disapproving of our excitement." Riker teased.
"Well we just don't want you two to leave us to have fun by yourselves." Ross teased back.
"We would never! We're a family." Riker said, smiling, his eyes sparkling.
"I know." Ross smiled. He pulled into the parking lot. "We're here."
"Yay!" Riker said, jumping out of the car as soon as it stopped.
"Riker, careful!" Ross said, getting out of the car and running to him. "I don't want you to get hurt."
"I'm fine!" Riker said. He found a clear spot, and sat down in the sand.
Ross sat down next to him. "So what do you want to do now?"
"I don't know. What do you want to do?" Riker asked.
"I think I'm gonna..." Ross looked at the water and took off his shirt. "I'm gonna swim for a bit." He took off to the water. Riker smiled, and followed him. Ross grinned and splashed some water at him. "Come on, get soaked with me." He laughed. Riker laughed and started splashing back. Ross covered himself before diving into the water, sneaking up behind Riker. Riker looked around for Ross and didn't see him.
Ross jumped from the water and hugged him from behind. "Boo." He whispered.
Riker started and turned around. "Ross." he said, burying his face in his soulmate's shoulder. "Don't ever so that again."
"I'm sorry, just wanted to surprise you a bit " Ross told him. "Did I get you scared?"
"I couldn't see you anymore." Riker said, a tear slipping past his closed eyes.
Ross frowned. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you worried. But hey, I'm here now. It's okay."
Riker cuddled closer to Ross, "I know. I'm sorry. Hormones."
"It's okay. Really, I understand." Ross gave him a kiss. "Do you want ice cream?"
"Ice cream!" Riker said instantly brightening. "I want every single flavor."
Ross laughed. "Alright. Go sit down and I'll go buy them." Riker clapped his hands and ran to sit down. Ross smiled before going to the ice cream place. Riker sat waiting for Ross to come back, fingers tapping to a song in his head.

Ross came back a few minuted later, a huge bowl of ice cream in hand. "Okay so I got cookie dough, chocolate chip, vanilla, strawberry, fruity mint swirl, rainbow, rum and raisin, neopolitan, and cookies & cream." He sat down next to him.
"Yummy." Riker said. He took one of the spoons from Ross, and took a bite of the ice cream. "Mmm. This is soo good." He said, smiling.
"I know." Ross grinned. "Which one's your favorite?
"I don't know I like all of them, but I'd probably have to say cookies and cream." Riker said.
"Well then here." Ross took some ice cream on his finger and put it all over Riker's face.
Riker scrunched up his face. "Rossy, now I'm all sticky."
"Great then you'll stick with me." Ross said, licking his nose full of ice cream.
"Rossy, your such a dork." Riker giggled.
"But you love me." Ross stuck his tongue out. "Or do you want me to put more ice cream on your face?"
"No! I love you!" Riker said, hiding his face, behind his hands.
"I love you too Rikey but this is a lot of ice cream and I'm not sure if we'll finish it so.." Ross took a handful of ice cream in his hands and then said, "Hm but you're covering your face so I can't do anything. I guess that means I can't kiss you either."
Riker carefully moved his hands away. "Kisses?"
Ross grinned and put the ice cream all over his face. "You can kiss the chocolate chips."
Riker pouted, "You made me all sticky again. I don't like it." His hands moved up to his hair. "You got ice cream in my hair!"
"Oops." Ross said, looking up at his hair. "I'm sorry?"
"Sorry?" Riker said, tears forming in his eyes. "That's all you can say."
Ross frowned. "Then what should I say? I mean it's just ice cream in your hair, you can wash it away right?"
"Well, yeah, but I hate stuff in my hair." Riker said. "You didn't even act like you were actually sorry."
"I am!" Ross exclaimed."I am sorry! What will it take for you to believe me?"
"A kiss. Like the one you gave me at Curt's." Riker said, looking at Ross sorrowfully.
Ross leaned in and kissed him passionately, with all the love he could give, trying to send sparks as well.
Riker kissed back smiling into the kiss. "I forgive you." he whispered.
"I love you." Ross smiled.
"I love you too." Riker said.
"Do you want to finish the ice cream so we can go back to swimming?" Ross asked, taking a spoon.
"I want to go home and cuddle." Riker said, "And take a shower."

"Sure baby anything you want." Ross gave him a small kiss.
Riker smiled. "Can we just throw out the ice cream?"
"No, we're taking it home." Ross deadpanned. "I spent like nine dollars for all those flavors."
"Fine." Riker said. "But can we go now. I wanna cuddled."
"Sure." Ross smiled, getting up. He held out his hand. "Come on." Riker took his hand, and they left.

Once they got home, Ross out the ice cream in the fridge and turned back to his soulmate. "Do you want to shower now or cuddle in our room first?"
"Shower!" Riker said, running toward the stairs.
"Riker!" Ross called, going after him. "Slow down. You don't wanna hurt yourself and Abby."
"But I want to take a shower!" Riker said, running into the bathroom, throwing clothes as he went.
"I know but don't run." Ross told him, still following him. "You could trip and fall, or you could hit yourself, or something."
Riker pouted. "Fine." He turned on the shower and climbed in.
Ross went in with him without taking off his clothes. "I'll kiss you if you wipe that pout off your face."
Riker giggled, "Your getting your clothes all wet."
Ross smiled. "Well, I don't care." He gave Riker a kiss on the lips. "I love you."

"I love you too." Riker said, kissing back.
"Do you know what I'm craving right now, other than you?" Ross whispered.
"What?" Riker asked, against his lips.
"A kiss with you in the rain." Ross told him. "But since it's not raining outside and we're in a shower..." He lightly pushed Riker into the middle of the shower and kissed him softly. Riker kissed back pressing his lips against Ross'. Ross wrapped his arms around Riker's neck, pulling him closer.
Riker's hands snaked around Ross' waist. Ross' hands went down along Riker's spine. Riker shivered, and moaned. Ross' hands went back up and ran through Riker's wet hair.
Riker moaned again. "Ross."

"I love you so much." Ross said before giving him small hickeys down his neck.
"I love you too." Riker moaned.
"Do you need to finish shower?" Ross whispered/asked when he reached Riker's jawline. Riker shook his head unable to form a coherent sentence. Ross traced down Riker's collarbone before going back up to his lips.

Riker whimpered. "More, please, more." Ross went down to his soulmate's chest and started kissing up from there, leaving small love bites on top of the old ones. Riker dug his nails lightly into Ross' back. Ross let out a tiny gasp and smiled, tugging his soulmate's hair.

Riker moaned loudly. "Rossy."
Ross gave Riker one more kiss on the lips before whispering, "I think we should finish now."
Riker whined and pouted. "Fine."
Ross took a towel and gave it to Riker, before taking another one and drying himself off. "We can do it again on the bed Rikey."
"Okay." Riker said heading towards their room.
Ross got rid of his wet clothes and put on new ones. "You know we still haven't told everyone else about your pregnancy."
"I know." Riker sighed.
"They won't judge us." Ross assured him. "But we can do it after we cuddle so come on."
"Okay." Riker says cuddling into Ross.
Ross pulled him close and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "Do you want to talk about something baby? You seem a bit unhappy."
"I'm just worried." Riker said.
"What are you worried about?" Ross asked. "If it's about telling them then you got nothing to be worried about."
"I just don't want be judged because we're both pregnant." Riker said, burying his face in Ross' chest.
"I know, but they're our family. They won't judge is." Ross assured him, wrapping his arms around him. "If anything, I'm more worried about fans and media, but I know we shouldn't care what others think."
"Why wouldn't the fans be happy?" Riker asked frowning.
"Not the fans, the media." Ross corrected himself. "But it's nothing to worry about, really." He gave him a smile.
"We both should stop worrying. It's bad for the babies." Riker said smiling.
"I know." Ross said. "I love you. And them."
"Me too." Riker said.
Ross gave him a soft kiss on the lips. "Are you hungry?" He asked.
"A little." Riker said. "Can I have some chocolate chip cookies."
"Of course. I'll get them for you okay?" Ross said, getting up.
"Okay." Riker said. Ross smiled at him and went to get the cookies. Riker waited for this to come back.
Ross came back with a huge bowl of chocolate chip cookies. "I wasn't sure how much you wanted, so I took this much. Is it enough?" He placed it down on the bed.
"Yes!" Riker said, taking the bowl, and eating the cookies. "Cuddles!" he demanded, making grabby hands at Ross.
Ross chuckled and sat next to him, wrapping his arms around him. "There you go."

Riker smiled, and cuddled into Ross' chest again. "I could stay here forever."
"Mhm me too." Ross told him. "Just you, me, and our little angels."
"Yeah," Riker said, looking down at their stomachs. "Our little family."
Ross smiled with tears in his eyes. "I can't wait to see them grow with us, but I don't want time to go too fast. Do you feel the same way?"
"Yeah." Riker said, "It's like think about all the things we can do with them, but I don't want to see them go."
"But do you think we could actually..." Ross was going to ask if they could actually take care of kids, but he thought he shouldn't ask. "Never mind."
"No, what were you going to say, baby?" Riker asked, "You know you can ask me anything."
"Nothing. I forgot." Ross said. "Do you want some milk with that cookies? Or some tea? Or milkshake? Or more cookies?"
"Tell me." Riker said, crossing his arms across his chest. "I know you didn't actually forget."
"Well I did. Besides it's just a ridiculous thing, it's nothing important." Ross said. "I don't want you to be disappointed or upset if I ask something that ridiculous."
"Nothing you say could upset or disappoint me. Here I'll prove it to you. I'll ask you a question...Do you think we'll be able to raise these kids? I mean I think we'll do okay, but what do you think?" Riker asked.
"That's what I was going to ask you." Ross said. "And honestly, I don't know."
"Well, see it's not stupid then is it?" Riker asked smiling. "The best thing we can do is try right? Give them the life that we have. We have a pretty good life don't you think?"
"I guess." Ross shrugged. "And yeah, a good life.."
"What's going through that gorgeous head of yours, my love?" Riker asked, deciding to use a different pet name.
"My love? Really?" Ross giggled. "Nothing. My mind is blank right now."
"What? I thought it was cute." Riker pouted. The voices of the others came from downstairs. Riker sighed, "I guess we should go tell them."
"It is. And yeah, we should." Ross said and got up.
Riker sighed, and got up as well. "Can you do all the talking?" he asked as they headed downstairs.
"Well you have to say something." Ross told him. When they reached the living room, he sighed. "Guys we got something to say."
"What is it Ross?" Rydel asked. Rocky and Becca looked up from what they were doing. Becca smiled, and gave them a thumbs up. Riker bit his bottom lip, and moved closer to Ross.

"Um," Ross hesitated, "apparently we're gonna have two kids.."
"Two kids? You're having twins?" Ellington asked.
"No, it's.." Ross looked up at Riker. Why was it so hard to just tell them? It was harder than he thought.

"I'm pregnant too." Riker said extremely softly.

"I'm sorry, some of us can't hear you." Mark said. "Speak a little louder please?"
Ross gaped at his dad. He thought he wasn't mad.

"I said. I'm pregnant too." Riker said, a bit louder. Tears started to form in his eyes. He couldn't believe his dad. He turned to Ross, "I told you he was mad." He ran back upstairs. Becca looked at Mark and shook her head. Stormie had pressed her fingers to her temples, and Rydel stood there in shock. Rocky looked at Ross, "What did he say?"

Ross shook his head. "He's pregnant too and all of you" he looked especially at Mark, "should be happy for us!" He exclaimed before taking off upstairs after his soulmate. He went into his room. "Riker?"

"He's mad at us again." Riker said, sobbing on their bed. His face buried in the pillows. "I thought he was okay with it now. You said he wasn't mad!"

"He wasn't. Or, at least he seemed like he wasn't. I didn't know he was." Ross said. "I don't know why he is mad anyway." He pulled Riker into his arms. "I'm sorry."

"I just don't see why he's mad at us." Riker said, burrowing into Ross' chest. "Will you talk to him?"

"I don't understand either." Ross bit his lip. "I guess I could.. Should I... What do you want me to talk to him abo- I mean what should I say?"

"I don't know." Riker sniffled, "Just yell at him or something! I don't know! Just follow your instincts, but don't hurt Anthony."

'My instincts tell me not to talk to him' Ross thought. But he was going to do what his soulmate asked. "Okay. I'll be right back." He gave him a kiss on the forehead and walked out and downstairs to the living was still there, talking amongst themselves. The room fell silent when Ross entered.

"Dad, a word?" Ross said, putting a straight face on.
Mark nodded. "Yes, we do need to talk. Where's Riker?"
"You made him stressed." Ross said, going to the yard with his dad. When they got there, he turned to face him. "How could you be mad at us, dad?! We did absolutely nothing wrong!"
"Just think to yourself why!" Mark told him. "Brothers, soulmates, okay. Engaged, okay. Pregnant, okay. But two of you pregnant at the same time? I've put up enough with you two! Tour starts tomorrow and you can't be pregnant at the same time!"
"Well what are you gonna do about it?" Ross retorted, having enough of it. "You can't make us have an abortion!"
"I can't make Riker do it." Mark said, folding his arms. "But you're still a minor."
Ross gaped. "No, you can't make me do anything!" He ran inside and back up into his room, crying.
Riker looked up as Ross ran into their room. "Baby, what happened?"
Ross shook his head and buried his face in his hands. "He..he wants me to..." That made him cry harder. "He wants me to abort Anthony." He whispered, letting out loud sobs.
"What?!" Riker cried, tears forming in his eyes. "He can't...Why?...No!"
"What are we gonna do, Riker? He said he can make me do it because I'm a minor! The tour starts tomorrow and he said he can't have two of us pregnant together!" Ross sobbed. "I don't know what to do!"
"We could leave." Riker said. "Get a hotel room or stay with Laura or Raini or Curt."
Ross nodded. "We can stay at Curt's. Can you call him first and ask if it's okay? I want to go for a walk."
"Okay." Riker said, getting his phone. "Don't go too far."
"Okay. I love you." Ross said and walked out. He went downstairs and out through the back door so nobody would see him leave. Then, he left to the one place nobody would think he'd go to. Riker called Curt then waited for Ross to come back. Ross didn't come back. Hours passed and he hadn't come back. Riker pulled out his phone and dialed Ross' number.

"Hey, this is Ross. Not available right now. Please leave a message after the beep!"

"Damn it Ross!" Riker said, before the beep went off. He heard the tone. "Baby, please answer me. Please. I'm worried...Please." he choked out the last word. "Just let me know your okay." He hung up.

Ross heard the message and took his phone. He re-dialed Riker's number.
"Hello?" Riker asked, picking up the phone instantly when he saw it was Ross.
"I'm okay. I'm sorry but I'm not coming back till the tour ends. Tell dad he has only one of us pregnant for tour because that's what he wants. I love you." Ross hung up.
"You're crazy to miss the tour for your little baby." Maia giggled.
"Trust me, you're crazier than me." Ross said before turning his attention back to the TV. Riker threw his phone at the wall, and screamed.
Ellington went into the room when he heard the scream. "What happened? I'm just making sure things are okay. Your dad is pissed of- Where's Ross?"
"Ross left because, Dad is pissed because both of us are pregnant. He wants Ross to get an abortion. So now Ross isn't coming back till after the tour is over." Riker spat. "So no things are not okay. I'm not going on tour with out Ross and dad can just go fuck himself."

"Woah, okay, calm down, you have a child in your stomach." Ellington said. "But why did you let him leave? And do you know where he went?"

"Because I wanted to trust him, and he said he was going for a walk!" Riker said, "And no I don't know."

Ellington sighed. "Do you have any idea where he could've went? Any specific places he goes to when he's upset? Anywhere?"

"The park." Riker said. "That's the only place I know of, and somehow I don't think Ross is planning to stay there till we finish tour."

"Maybe he could've went to a friend's house. Which friend of his is he closest to?" Ellington asked again.

"Laura." Riker said. "But she just found her soulmate. Raini's pregnant, so I don't think he'd go there...I don't know Ell." Riker said, starting to cry. "I just want him back."

Ellington gave him a hug and rubbed his back. "Hey, he said he'll come back remember? And instead of being upset here, why don't we all look for him? And besides, Mark must cancel the tour if there's no lead singer and no bassist. I'm sure the others would want to help."

"Rossy, I'm curious, why'd you come here instead of to your other friends' house?" Maia asked.
"Because they will call Riker and tell him I'm there. But you'd want me to stay here as long as possible so I know you won't call him." Ross answered.
"Oh okay." Maia grinned.

Riker followed Ell downstairs. Everyone was still in the living room, but they were now watching a movie. "You tell them Ell I can't." Riker whispered.

"I know." Ellington said. He took the remote and turned the TV off.
"Hey we were watching tha- What's wrong?" Ryland asked.
"Ross left because he doesn't want someone" Ellington gave Mark a look, "to force him to abort his baby. We don't know where he went so we need to find him."
"What do you mean he left?" Mark asked. "Tour starts tomorrow, he doesn't need to start acting up."
"He left because he loves his kid." Ellington said. "You should love your kids too, no matter what."

"And if Ross isn't back I'm not going on tour either." Riker said, glaring at his dad. "So it looks like you can just cancel it."

"Oh then that's too bad because we have the tickets sold out." Mark folded his arms. "And if you two don't want to come, then sure. The burdens are gone. And if any of you don't want to go because they're not going, I won't hesitate to make only two people go." He glanced at Rocky and Ryland before turning back to Riker.
"I'm not going if Riker and Ross aren't going." Rocky said.
"Me either." Rydel said. "We're family we stick together."
"And what's a band without a lead singer, a bassist, a keyboard player, a drummer, and a guitarist?" Ellington asked.
Mark scoffed. "Even if I cancel the tour, Ross isn't coming back yet because he wouldn't know it's canceled. What difference does it make? And for your information, Rocky I can make you go if I want to. Just like I can make Ross abort when he comes back."

Rocky snorted. "Like I'd ever actually listen to you."

"You have to until November, whether you like it or not." Mark told him. He was about to say something else when Riker's phone started ringing.

"Hello?" Riker asked, immediately seeing it was Ross.

"Riker I'm really sorry. I love you and I hope you believe me because I didn't show it to you by running away. I can't stand not talking to you and not knowing what is going on. Can you please tell me what's going on right now because I have a feeling nothing's good." Ross said.

"Um, well at the moment Dad is trying to force Rocky to do a one man tour, because the rest of us quit." Riker said.

"That's...I know Rocky and I know that's never gonna happen. And it won't work. And what do you mean you quit? You can't quit, what about the fans who are excited? Is it because of me? Oh God, it's because of me isn't it?" Sobbing was heard. "See I messed things up! I'm so sorry! I love you but I'm so sorry." Ross hung up again.

"Ross..." Riker said. He looked to see that Ross had hung up. "Damn it!" he yelled. He turned to Mark. "This is all your fault! Why can't you just be happy for us?! Why can't you be a good dad. Ross is out there right now, and he's going to do something stupid, and it's all your fault!" He felt a twinge in his stomach, but he ignored it.

"Riker, careful, Ross wouldn't want you to hurt the baby." Ellington whispered.
"None of this would have happened if you didn't do something stupid first." Mark stated. "You should've been responsible. But you weren't. So it's not my fault, it's you and Ross'. And yes the tour is canceled, but until the babies are gone from Ross' and yours stomachs or they are born, R5 is on hold. That's official." He said and left. Stormie followed after. Riker winced as another spike of pain went through his stomach.

"Riker, everything alright?" Ryland asked when he saw him wince.
"Riker, try not to stress." Ellington told him.

Meanwhile at Maia's house, Ross was experiencing the same kind of pain.
"It's your baby isn't it?" Maia asked, a bit worried. For Ross, not the baby.
"I don't know!" Ross exclaimed, holding his stomach. It was getting worse. "I can't believe they quit because of me! It's all my fault!"
Maia didn't know what to do, so she took her phone and called Riker's number. She 'loved' Ross and she didn't want him hurt.
"My phone." Riker said, crying out as another pain, worse than the others ripped through his stomach.
"We need to get him to the hospital, now." Becca said.
"I'll get the car." Rocky said, getting up.

"Ell, answer the phone for him." Rydel said, rubbing Riker's back.

Ellington answered the phone. "Hello?"
"Riker, wait you're not Riker, whoever you are, Ross is in my house and something's wrong with him so hurry and pick him up!" Maia exclaimed.
"Wait who's this?" Ellington asked, not sure.
"Maia Mitchell." Maia told him.
"We're on our way. Make sure he's okay or else." Ellington said and hung up. "Guys Ross is in Maia's house and something's wrong with him so we need to pick him up as well.

"What's wrong with him?" Riker asked.
"I got the car!" Rocky said.
Becca and Rydel helped Riker up, and to the car.
"Rocky, go to Maia's house. We have to pick up Ross." Becca said.
"I don't know what's wrong with him. She didn't say." Ellington said.
"Why didn't you ask?" Riker cried, "Ell your so stupid!"
"Well she said she didn't know what happened!" Ellington exclaimed.
Riker doubled over in pain, clutching his stomach. They arrived at Maia's house.
"Ell, come help me." Rocky said.
"Yeah." Ellington got out with Rocky and knocked on Maia's door. She opened it a few seconds later.
"Where's Ross?" Rocky asked, getting straight to the point.
"Guys I'm right here!" Ross cried out when he felt his stomach get worse.
"On the couch." Maia pointed, moving away from the door.
"Ross!" Rocky said, running to him. "Ell help me carry him to the car. We can put him the back with Riker maybe that'll help."
Ellington went and helped Rocky pick Ross up.
"No, ow, put me down that hurts!" Ross cried out.
"We're taking you to the hospital, don't worry." Ellington told him.
"I can't figure out if their both trying to miscarry or what." Rocky said, "I'm freaking out."
"Well don't freak out, that doesn't help right now." Ellington told him.
"Fuck it!" Ross yelled when another wave of pain hit him. "Where's Riker?"
"In there." Ellington said, opening the car door.

Riker looked up when he heard Ross. "Rossy?" he asked tears in his eyes.
"Riker!" Ross slipped away from Rocky and Ellington and hugged him, trying to ignore the pain. "I'm so sorry!"
"It's not your fault." Riker said, cuddling into Ross chest. Rocky ran around to the driver's side, and got in.

"Yes it is." Ross cried. "It's all my fault!" He sniffled and closed his eyes. "It hurts so much."

"Your stomach hurts too?" Riker asked, looking up at Ross with worried, eyes. Rocky stepped on the gas and sped toward the hospital.

Ross nodded. "It can't be any worse than yours." He crouched down and held his stomach. "Rocky speed the fuck up!" He yelled, not handling the pain anymore, and he knew Riker couldn't either.

Riker frowned and moved his hand to his pants. His fingers came back red with blood. "Oh my god. I'm losing Abby!" He sobbed.
Ross looked at it and gasped. "No! You can't lose her! No! Rocky speed up, he can't lose her! I don't care if you break the speed limit or whatever just do it!"

Rocky sped up even more. "I'm going as fast as I can Ross, stop panicking please!"
"I'm not panicking! He can't lose her and the pain is still unbearable!" Ross cried, then he buried his face in his hands. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." He sobbed.
"Ross, this isn't your fault." Riker said, crying next to him. "Please quit blaming yourself." Rocky pulled into the ER and nurses ran out to help, since Becca had called on the way.

"That's what dad told me!" Ross exclaimed just as the nurses helped him. "It hurts so much." He cried. "But help him first, he's having the miscarriage!"

The nurses helped Ross and Riker onto beds and rolled them into the hospital. "Please save her." Riker said, as the pain got even worse. He was starting to lose consciousness because of the pain. "Love you Rossy." he whispered before everything went black.

"No, Riker." Ross gasped out when he saw him close his eyes. "No. Riker, please, I love you." He said before losing consciousness as well.

Ellington pulled Rydel close to him. "They should be okay Dels." He gave her a kiss on the forehead
"I know I'm just so scared. What if something happens to one of the babies? It would devastate them." Rydel said, sadly.
"I know, let's just hope nothing happens." Ellington told her.

Meanwhile back at the house...

"Mark!" Stormie said following him into the kitchen. "How could you?"
"They have to think for themselves, Stormie." Mark told her. "They're not supposed to have kids now. They're not even supposed to be engaged!"
"But they are. They're soulmates Mark! What did you expect?" Stormie asked.
"I expect them to wait until they're ready!" Mark answered. "I expect them to he responsible."
Ryland went into the kitchen. "Mom?" He asked. "Um, Ross and Riker are in the hospital. Riker's having a miscarriage."
"What?!" Stormie yelled. She turned to Mark, "This is all your fault!"
"None of this would have happened if they never even gotten pregnant." Mark stated. "So it's not all my fault."
"But you got them stressed, dad!" Ryland yelled. "You made Ross run away and you made Riker stress out! Do you even care about them?!"
"What has happened to you?" Stormie asked shaking her head. "Your not the man who was my soulmate. I don't even know you anymore."
"Stormie.." Mark sighed. He shook his head. "I'm sorry, alright? But I just don't think they should be pregnant. It's like, it's too fast." Ryland folded his arms, not believing him.

"No, Mark it's like they don't fit in your perfect world." Stormie said, "Come on Ryland we need to go."
"Yeah mom." Ryland said and rolled his eyes at his dad, walking out of the kitchen.
"Mom, do you think Riker's gonna lose the baby?" Ryland asked, sighing.
"I don't know Ry. I hope not that baby means so much to him, and to Ross." Stormie said.
"Why does dad have a problem with that anyway? It's not like it's gonna ruin anything." Ryland rolled his eyes.
"Your father always had this picture of a perfect family. All you boys would have girl soulmates and Rydel would have a boy. You'd date them, marry them, and have babies. In that order. He just doesn't know how to handle that his perfect little plan didn't work out." Stormie said, with a sigh.
"So he took it out on Riker and Ross?" Ryland asked. "It still doesn't explain why he had to do that. Not everything is perfect. How long do you think till he realizes that he's wrong?"
"I don't know, Ryry. I don't know." Stormie said. "I hope it's soon."
"Me too." Ryland sighed.

Becca looked at Ross, and saw his eyelids start to flutter. She moved to his side, "Ross?"
Ross groaned and held his stomach. Nothing. He looked up at her, and then he saw Rocky next to her, and looked at her again. "Where's Riker? Is he alright?" He asked.
"We haven't heard anything yet." Becca said, "The rest of the family went with him Rocky and I stayed for when you woke up."
"Why did they separate the rooms?" Ross asked. "Which room is he in? I need to see him!" He quickly got up.
"Ross lay down." Rocky said, "I don't want to have a get a nurse to sedate you."
"They seperated rooms because there wasn't enough room in here for all the moniters and equipment they needed to make sure Riker and Abby would both be okay..." she looked at her watch, "We need to go soon. Addie is coming in on the four o' clock flight."
"I'm not going to lay down, I want to see Riker!" Ross said, struggling to get the IV off.
Rocky pressed the call button and some nurses came in. "I'm sorry, Ross." Rocky said, as the nurses sedated him.
"No!" Ross protested when he felt the sting of the needle. "I just want to see him! I just...I need him.." He said as the sedative took effect.
"We need to go." Becca said, sadly.
"I know." Rocky said, "I'm so sorry, Rossy."

"I want to see him." Ross whispered and let a few tears fall.

"You'll see him soon, Ross. I promise." Becca said, kissing his cheek. Ross sniffled and nodded.
"We'll be back, later honey, okay?" Becca asked, moving Ross' hair of his face.
"Okay." Ross sighed.
"Alright." Becca said, she kissed Ross' forehead, and then walked out of the room with Rocky.
Ross watched them leave him in the room alone, so he slowly took the IV off and got up. The sedative was still taking effect, but he walked out anyway.

"She's got to be here somewhere." Becca said, looking around the airport terminal.
"Becca!" Addie squealed, hugging her from behind.
"Addie!" Becca squealed turning around and hugging her cousin.
"Oh my gosh it's so good to see you! I've missed you! I heard you have a baby! Where is she? She must be so cute!" Addie said, still squealing.
"She's at the hospital Addie. Remember I told you when I called you...from the hospital." Becca said, with a smile. "Addie, this is my soulmate, and husband, Rocky."
"Hey." Rocky said.
"Hi!" Addie smiled. "I'm Addie. But I'm sure you know that." She turned back to Becca. "And oh yeah I forgot. I can't wait to see her!"

"Addie, did you have sugar on your flight?" Becca asked, as they headed toward baggage claim.

"Nope! And I certainly did not ask for three cups of coffee while eating gummy bears and chocolate." She grinned.

"Addie!" Becca said, her eyes widening. "You know how you get when you eat sugar...and oh my gosh I'm sounding like my mom already!"
"Babe, chill." Rocky said. "We need to get Addie's things and get back to the hospital."
"Right." Becca nodded, "Addie let's get your bags."

"Okay!" Addie giggled. She saw her baggage and took it. "Got it! Leggo."

"Alright. Let's get back to the hospital." Becca said. "We need to check on Ross."

"What happened to Ross?" Addie asked curiously as she walked with them.

"He and Riker are both pregnant." Becca said,
"My asshole of a dad, pardon my language, wanted Ross to abort his baby. So Ross ran away." Rocky said.
"Riker got stressed out and started to miscarry his baby. And Ross got phantom pains of that because they're soulmates." Becca said.
"So they both passed out in the hospital." Rocky concluded.

"Wow." Addie said, her eyes wide. "That's sure is something. Then we do have to go there now! I wanna meet everyone too anyway."
"Yeah. I know you do." Becca said, wiggling her eyebrows.
Addie blushed. "I said I wanna meet all of them, not just one specific person."
"Mhm." Becca said.
"I feel like I'm missing something here..." Rocky said.
"Nothing!" Addie immediately said. "You're not missing anything!"
"O...kay." Rocky said. Becca giggled.
"Um..well come on then we have to go!" Addie said, changing the subject. She walked back towards the wrong way and then turned back around. "Um, where's the exit?"
"This way." Becca said. "Come on." They walked out into the parking lot, and to the car.
"So which room is he in?" Addie asked, getting out of the car once they reached the hospital.
"Ross is in 205. Riker is in 207." Becca said. "We should probably check on Ross first."
"Okay." Addie said, skipping towards the elevator.
Becca walked into Ross room, "Rocky!" she called. She left the room, "He's not in there. We need to got tell the others." She walked swiftly to the room two doors down, but stopped short just inside the door. The sight in front of her melted her heart. Ross lay with a new IV in his arm, curled up next to a still unconscious Riker, who was surrounded by panels and flashing lights.
Ross looked up at Becca and gave her a small smile.
"Hey." Becca said, quietly coming over. "What are you going here? You scared me to death when you weren't in your room."
"I'm sorry, but I said I need to see him." Ross told her. "I can't believe this happened to him. If we lose Abby, I'll never forgive myself." He looked back to his unconscious soulmate.
"Ross, didn't anyone tell you?" Becca asked, "Abby's fine." She pointed to a little blob on one of the screens. "That's her. Right there."
"She is?" Ross asked, looking at the screen. He smiled when he saw it. "She is."
"Bec?" Addie asked awkwardly when she reached the door of the room.
"Oh, Addie I'm sorry. Ross this is my cousin Addie." Becca said, smiling. "She's staying with me and Rocky for a while."
"Oh, hey." Ross said. "I'm Ross."
"I know." Addie smiled. "Hi." She turned to Becca again. "I'll just be outside okay?"
"Alright. I'll be out in just a minute." Becca said, smiling. She turned back to Ross. "Everything's gonna be okay." She hugged, him. "Now you get some rest." She left the room.
Ross closed his eyed and decided to sleep for the time being.
Addie saw Becca walk out of the room. "So um, where should we go now or what should we do now?" She asked.
"I don't know. The others are probably in the waiting room or we could go see Emelia. Where'd Rocky go?" Becca asked.

"I don't know." Addie said, looking around. "Maybe he's still in 205?"
"No, he would've followed me...He probably went out with his family." Becca said. "So, baby or..." she wiggled her eyebrows again.
"Baby first." Addie smiled. "And I'm not so sure about him, because we've only met once, and I'm sure he hasn't gotten his mark yet."
"It's only like a year and half till he does. And people have told each other they were soulmates before one of them had their mark before." Becca said, as they were walking.
"I know, but those people are usually close ones." Addie sighed. "He and I aren't close. We barely know each other. I don't even know how to tell him."
"Well, then get to know him." Becca said. "The time will be right eventually. Or he'll get his mark."
"I know him. He doesn't know me. I looked him up the moment I got my mark so I know pretty much a lot about him although he doesn't know me." Addie paused. "I'm not trying to sound like a creeper or anything but it's true."
"No, it's fine. I basically grilled Riker on Rocky's entire life history when I found out he was mine. Oh, the problems of being a girl with a younger soulmate." Becca said, as they reached the NICU.
"Yeah, I'm so glad you understand me." Addie said. "So is this where Emelia is?"
"Yep." Becca walked to the room where Emelia was. She opened the door, "And here...is Emelia."
Addie gasped seeing the little baby in the incubator. "She's so tiny, but she's beautiful." She walked over to the incubator. "I can totally see her having you and Rocky's genes."
"Yeah. She's a perfect little mix of us." Becca said smiling, "And don't tell anyone yet...not even Rocky, but she's going to be a big sister."
"She is?" Addie gasped. "How? I thought the nine months aren't up yet?"
"But I already had her. You only have to wait a few weeks after having the baby to...um...have sex again." Becca said, smiling.
"Oh, why haven't you told anyone else yet?" Addie asked. "And also, when's Emelia allowed to get out of the hospital?"
"I just don't know how." Becca said. "She can leave in about three weeks."
"Well you have to tell them somehow." Addie shrugged. "Or at least tell Rocky."
"I just...I don't want him to be upset.
"Why would he be upset?" Addie asked. "Shouldn't he be glad to have another kid?"
"Well yeah, but we've never really talked about it. And I don't know if he'll want another one with how soon it is and everything going on..." Becca said.
"I don't really understand the complications, but from what you told me, I think you need to tell him." Addie said. "Because as far as I know, secrets don't really help. Or at least talk to him and ask him what he thinks about having another kid. Who knows, maybe he'll be glad about it. But if not, well you already have it anyway so he should be glad either way."
"I hope your right." Becca said, "Do you want to hold her?"
Addie squealed. "Yes! Of course I want to!"
Becca laughed, and carefully got Emelia out of her crib. "Here." she said.
Addie smiled and held her arms out, taking the little baby into her arms. "Hi there." She cooed. "Little Emelia." She looked back up at Becca. "She's really beautiful."
"Thanks." Becca said, smiling.
Addie rocked the baby slowly. "So um, do you have any idea what gender your other baby is?"
"I kind of feel like it's a boy this time. You know, motherly instinct." Becca said.
"Yeah, I get that." Addie told her. "Where's everyone else by the way? You know, Rydel, Ellington, all that you told me?"
"There out in the waiting room...You want to head there now?" Becca asked.
"Yeah." Addie nodded. "I'd like to meet them all too if that's okay with you."
"Of course it is! You've got to get to know your future family!" Becca said. She took Emelia back and put here in the incubator. "I love you, honey." She kissed the baby's cheek, then looked at Addy, "Ready to go?"
"Yeah." Addie nodded and smiled. "I can't wait."
They walked back out to the waiting room where everybody was at.
"Guys," Becca said, getting everyone's attention. "I'd like you to meet my cousin, Addie."
Ellington looked up. "Hey. I'm Ellington. You can call me that, or Ratliff. That's my last name."
"Hi." Addie smiled.
Ryland looked at her and smiled. "Hey."
"Hi Ryland." Addie smiled at him as well.
"I'm Rydel!" Rydel said, "It's nice to meet you."
"I'm Stormie." Stormie said, smiling.
"And you already have met my awesomeness." Rocky said. Becca face-palmed.
Addie laughed. "Well it's really nice to meet you all. I heard a lot about you from Becca. All good things."
"Did she tell you about how she was when she was giving birth to Emelia?" Ellington asked.
"No, what is it?" Addie asked, curious.
"I don't know, should I tell her?" Ellington asked Becca, snickering.
Becca glared at Ellington.
Rocky laughed, "You totally should it was hilarious."
Ellington chuckled. "Okay, well she kept cussing and squeezing Rocky's hand and also Ross' and when she freaked them out, she began shouting at them that they won't have any ba-"
"Okay I don't need to know." Addie said. "That's a little too...yeah I don't wanna know."
"It was not my finest hours." Becca said, "But in my defense I was in a lot of pain."
Addie nodded. "I might be able to imagine." She looked at everyone again. "So why isn't Mark here?"

Everyone fell silent. "We aren't on speaking terms with him right now." Becca said.
"Oh." Addie said. "I didn't think-"
"Who says I'm not here?" Mark's voice came from the door of the waiting room.
"Nobody wants you here." Becca said, crossing her arms in front of her chest. "At least I don't, and I'd be shocked if any of them did."
"Watch your mouth, young lady. You're not needed here either." Mark told her. "And I have every right to come here and visit my sons."
"They don't need you to 'visit' them, dad." Ryland said, putting air quotes around 'visit'. "You're the reason they're even here in the first place."
"No, they're here because they got pregnant." Mark said. "And you better not end up like them."
"Oh he won't." Addie muttered.
"Excuse me, but I'm twenty. I'm married to him." she pointed to Rocky, "Therefore under law, he's not responsible to you anymore. And if you still have problem with Riker and Ross being pregnant, I will call security."
"Then call them." Mark said. "But for your information, I know all Ross has is phantom pain, which means I can discharge him whenever I want. And if you do call the security, I'm not leaving without him or Ryland."
"Leave me out of this!" Ryland exclaimed. "I can't even call you my dad anymore!"
"Technically you can't take them without Stormie's approval." Addie said, folding her arms.
"And Ross is still of an IV and medication so you can't have him discharged." Becca said. "I have no idea what's happened to you Mark, but I hope you get you head out of your ass soon before you lose everything."
"I won't lose a thing. None of you just realize how wrong things are and how bad this will all end." Mark said.
"You just can't accept the fact that things don't go the way you planned, that's your problem." Ryland stated. "You want everything to be perfect when you only made them fucking worse!"
"Shut your mouth, Ryland, before I shut it for you." Mark said, having enough of it.
"You can't talk to him like that, he's your son." Addie said.
"And who do you think you are?" Mark asked.
"I'm-" Addie cut herself off and looked at Becca.
"She's my cousin, and if you dare talk to her like that again, you can bet that you will be seeing more of this hospital. Since you'll be in it yourself." Becca said.
"Your cousin? Huh. That explains it." Mark scoffed. "I'm leaving, but the moment they're out, I'm taking Ross to get that abortion."
"Mark, I'm filing for divorce. I'm so sick and tired of this, and I'm not putting up with it anymore. I want you out of the house...by tomorrow. And I will be getting full custody of the kids." Stormie said. Everybody's jaws dropped.
"We'll see about that." Mark said and then he looked over to Becca. "Tell your cousin to cover up her wrist more, I can clearly see that name." He left.
Ryland looked up at his mom. "A divorce? Mom, no, it's too...no."
"I'm soo sorry." Becca whispered to Addie.
"Who is her soulmate?" Rocky asked, blondely.
"I'm sorry Ry, but until your father figures things out I'm going through with it. I won't have you or Ross getting hurt.
"Not your fault." Addie whispered back. "At least your husband doesn't know."
Ryland sighed. "I know, mom. But what if the divorce doesn't go well? What if he ends up with the custody?"
"He'll figure it out eventually." Becca said. "Everyone will."
"That won't happen. Not with everybody testifying and even if they do deem both me and your father safe your both old enough that you get to chose where you want to stay."
"I always thought Mark was a loving, caring parent. Not something like this." Addie said. "So this is really unexpected."
"You haven't seen the worse of him." Ellington told her. "He already hit Ross once, and with this whole thing, it might get messy."
"Alright mom." Ryland sighed.
"I'm trying to forget about that." Becca said to Ellington, scowling.
"Sorry." Ellington said. "But Addie, he's right though you have to cover it up more if you don't want anyone to know."
"I will." Addie said, pulling her sleeve down.
Becca squeezed her shoulder. "Everything's gonna be fine."
"I know." Addie smiled. "At least Ryland doesn't know yet."
Becca hugged her. "Let's sit down."

"Okay." Addie hugged back and then went and sat down.

Mark didn't actually leave. Instead, he walked to the receptionist and got the room number for Ross and Riker. When he did, he walked into the room and saw them sleeping together. He scowled at first, but then he saw the tear stains, the wires and machines hooked up to them, and the picture of the fetus on the screens. He looked back at his two sleeping sons. "You really love each other, don't you?" He sighed. "I don't know what came over me, I'm sorry." He took another look at the screens, and then left.
Mark went back to the waiting room, sighing, knowing they wouldn't forgive him that easily. He stopped just at the door.
Becca turned as the door opened, and crossed her arms across her chest. "What are you doing back?"
"I wanted to apologize. I just went to Ross and Riker's hospital room and seeing them like that.. I'm sorry." Mark said.
Becca rolled her eyes. Stormie looked at Mark disbelievengly. The rest just looked shocked.
"I may have wanted things to go my way, but they didn't." Mark added. "So I took it out on people who didn't do anything wrong. I realized that and I'm sorry."
Rydel stood up, and hugged Mark, "I forgive you daddy."
"Well," Ellington stood up as well, "since she forgives you, I don't see why I can't." He smiled.
Mark smiled too. "Thank you."
Ryland bit his lip. "You won't force things your way again, right?"
"No. Not again." Mark told him.
"Okay. I forgive you dad." Ryland said, standing up and giving him a quick hug.

Rocky shook his head, "You've got to prove it to me."

"Prove it how, Rocky?" Mark asked. "What do you want me to do?"
"I don't know, but I just can't trust you yet." Rocky said, shaking his head.

"Alright, take your time Rocky." Mark sighed
"I'll try I promise. I want to believe you dad." Rocky said, pain in his eyes.
"Don't expect to see me warming up anytime soon." Becca said.

Mark sighed. "I know it'll take time. What I did was wrong, I admit that."

Becca snorted, "At least he'll admit it." Rydel gave her a look and Becca held up her hands "Fine I won't comment anymore, but if this comes around and bites you alls ass again. Don't look at me."
"Mark, I don't know what to think" Stormie said. "I think I'll have to have a little time to see that the change is genuine. But I won't kick you out. And I won't file for divorce as long as you show me your sincere."
"Alright." Mark said. "But I really am sorry. I hope you believe me.
"I'm trying." Stormie said.

"Okay." Mark said. Stormie got up and hugged Mark.
Mark hugged back. "I'm sorry, I really am."
"I know." Stormie whispered. She pulled back from the hug. "I think we should go for the night. Come on Ryry."
"Can't I stay with the others?" Ryland asked.
"Honey," Stormie said.
"Oh, we can drop him off." Becca said, smiling.
"But babe..." Rocky started standing up. Becca elbowed him, still smiling. "Yeah, sure." Rocky said.
"Really? Thanks guys." Ryland smiled.
"I think I'm leaving for now." Mark said before leaving the waiting room.
Stormie followed Mark out of the waiting room.
"Well, now we can all get to know each other." Becca said, smiling at everyone.
"What's there to know? We already know each other." Ellington said.
"You're doing this on purpose." Addie whispered to Becca, slightly blushing.
"Of course I am." Becca whispered back. "You don't know Addie. And Addie doesn't know you guys. So we're all going to go around the room and list two interesting facts about ourself. Ryry, why don't you start?"
Ryland shrugged. "Sure. Well first I'm a DJ, second I'm the only one in the family who hasn't got my mark yet. Who's next?"
"I'll go." Rydel said, "I'm Rydel. My soulmate is Ellington, and we are adopting a little girl from China. She's four."
"Oh my gosh Delly!" Becca squealed.
"Wow, no 'oh my gosh Ellington!' Well I see where I stand." Ellington playfully rolled his eyes.
"You guys are?" Ryland asked.
"Aww I'm sure she's gonna be really happy to be adopted by you guys." Addie smiled.
"The papers will be done in a few weeks then we fly to get her." Rydel said smiling.
"Oh." Becca said, "I'm so happy for you guys." She started crying.
"Babe, what's wrong?"
"I'm pretty sure it's her hormones from her pregn-" Addie stopped herself.
"Hormones?" Ryland asked.
"But she's not pregnant, is she?" Ellington asked.
Becca looked at Addie. "Thanks a lot." she ran out of the waiting area.
"Why is she so upset?" Rocky asked Addie. "I already knew."
"She's...I shouldn't... It's better if she told you herself." Addie said. She got up and ran out after Becca. "Becca wait I'm sorry!"
"I can't believe you told them!" Becca said, whipping around.
"I'm so sorry, it just slipped out." Addie said. "I didn't mean to tell them."
"I just...what did Rocky say? And tell me the truth please. I can handle it." Becca said.
"He asked me why were you so upset and he also said he already knew. But I wasn't sure if he meant Emelia or he meant your new baby so I just said it's better if you told him yourself." Addie told her. "He didn't seem like he's mad or anything, but I don't know."
"He already knew?" Becca said storming back into the waiting room, "What do you mean you already knew?" she asked stopping in front of Rocky.
"I found the positive pregnancy tests in the trash can, and called Dr. McKessy." Rocky said. "I didn't say anything, because I figured you'd tell me when you were ready."
"You mean you aren't angry?" Becca asked.
"Baby, I'm over the moon." Rocky said, smiling at her. Becca started crying again, and Rocky pulled her into his lap, and hugged her.
"Aww." Addie smiled seeing the two. "You two are such a perfect couple."
"Thanks." Becca blushed. "Now Ell it's your turn two interesting facts."
"Oh, well I'm the only one in the band that's not a Lynch, and my soulmate is the most awesome girl in the world." Ellington smiled.
"You're all cute couples here." Addie said, smiling wider.
"Ell that wasn't interesting." Becca pouted. "Do better next time." Just then a nurse came out. "Lynch family?"
"Yeah?" Ryland asked since no one else said anything.
"Riker is awake and asking for you." she said, smiling.
"That's great." Ellington smiled.
"Well let's see him then." Ryland said.

Becca ran to the room, dragging Addie behind her.
"Bec slow down you're so excited." Addie said, rolling her eyes playfully.
"My best friend is finally awake. No I won't slow down." Becca said.
"Alright." Addie laughed, running along.
Becca threw open the door. "Riker!" she exclaimed.

Addie followed in, still laughing. "Don't stunt him Bec."

"I'm just excited!" Becca said. She bustled over to Riker and Ross. "Are you two okay?"

"I'm okay." Ross said. "Riker, you?"

"I'm okay. A bit groggy still, but okay." Riker said, smiling.

"When can we go home?" Ross asked boredly.

"They didn't say." Becca said. She turned to the doorway. "Rocky! Go ask when they can leave, take Ellington with you."
"Yes, dear. Come on Ell, please. I don't want to die." Rocky said.

"Why would you die if you don't do it?" Addie asked.
Ellington laughed. "We'll tell you later. I don't wanna die either."

"They learn so well." Becca said. "Do you two need anything? I can text Rocky to pick up anything you need."

"I just want to go back home." Ross said and then looked back at Riker. "Don't you?"

"Yeah. I'm so glad that Abby's okay." Riker said.

"Me too." Ross sighed and then looked at Becca. "Did you see dad earlier? I still don't want him to make me abort Anthony."

"He was all set and ready to do it, but he came and saw you guys, and came back and apologized." Rydel said.
Becca snorted, "Some of them forgave them."

"You're kidding me right?" Ross rolled his eyes. "There's no way he could apologize just like that. I bet he's just trying to get everyone on his side."

"That's my thought." Becca said. "However certain others." she looked at Rydel and Ellington. "Think it's real."
Ross folded his arms. "Well I'm one of those who don't think it's real. Riker?"
"I don't know..." Riker said, with a frown. "I guess I'll have to see him say it."
"We can have him come visit you tomorrow." Rydel said, "Would that be okay?"
"Yeah." Riker said, "If he can look me in the eyes and honestly mean it then I'll forgive him."
"Alright, I'll call him." Rydel said, "Me and Ell have to go when we get back. We have an appointment with the adoption lawyer tomorrow."
"Okay, bye guys." Ross said.
"Um, Becca, you haven't exactly introduced me to Riker..and he's probably wondering who I am." Addie whispered.
"Oh, Riker this is Addie. You finally get to see her in real life." Becca said.
"Hey!" Riker said, "It's nice to see more than a picture. I knew who you were though. Your just as pretty as your cousin described you to be."
"Thanks." Addie smiled. "But you probably shouldn't say that in front of your soulmate."
Ross laughed. "I don't do jealousy. You probably have a soulmate already anyway. Who is it by the way?"
"Um.." Addie looked at Becca for help."It's Ryland." Becca said.
"Which I already knew." Riker said.
"Why'd you tell th- Wait you knew?" Addie asked. "How?"
"Becca told me." Riker said, "We used to talk about everything."
"Oh, alright." Addie smiled.
"Where's Rocky? I wanna know when we can go home." Ross whined.
"I'm sure he's coming calm down." Becca said, moodily.
"What's up with the mood, Becs?" Riker asked.
Ross pouted and folded his arms.
"He doesn't know?" Addie asked Becca. "I thought you talk to him about everything?"
"I hadn't seen him lately!" Becca said, "I'm pregnant again."
Rocky came back, "They said you guys can go as long as your both fine in the morning."
"Yes! Alright then." Ross said. "So, um, when exactly did you get pregnant again?"
"About a week ago." Becca said.
"That was a great night..." Rocky trailed off.
"Rocky!" Becca hit her soulmate's chest, blushing furiously.

Addie laughed, seeing the two. "You two are something else. Anyway, I'm gonna go down to the cafeteria to buy something. Anyone want something?"
"Oh yes bring me back a vanilla shake. They're to die for here." Becca said. "And take Ryland with you...Rocky go with them...And all three of you order me shakes."
"O...Kay?" Addie said.
"Ooh can I have some hot chocolate and cheesecake?" Ross asked.
"Sure." Addie shrugged and walked out. "Come on Ryland, Rocky."
"So, Addie, tell me about yourself." Rocky said, as they walked.
"Well as you know I'm from Florida, I just turned 16 and got my mark, I love music as much as you guys, I love skating, and yeah. What else do you need to know?" Addie asked.
"Have you met your soulmate?" Ryland asked, curiously.
"Oh, um, yeah, but he doesn't know yet." Addie answered.
"Well, I'm sure your soulmate will think your amazing whoever they are." Rocky said. He leaned down, and whispered in her ear. "If I can see it, he can see it."

Addie pulled down her sleeve and covered her wrist. "I don't think he knows yet, and I'd like to keep it that way. So please don't make it obvious."
"Seriously guys? You're keeping secrets from me?" Ryland asked.
"Oh it's not a secret. Rocky just has a great sense of humor for a dirty joke." Addie lied.

"I wasn't going to tell." Rocky whispered before straightening back up. "Alright, we need to get going. I don't want Becca to kill me."

"What are you and Ellington talking about her killing you?" Addie asked. "She's really nice."

"Yeah, except when she's pregnant. And then she had mood swings. She threatens basically every guy with having their balls chopped off. At least once every day." Rocky said. "If your a girl your safe, but if your a guy...you do what she says."

Addie shrugged. "Then she won't do anything to me if I take long." She went and bought the drinks and cake. "Besides, I'm sure she wouldn't actually do that. You guys wanna buy something too?"
"Nope." Ryland said.

"I'm good. I'll take an extra shake though. I'm hoping to be on her good side tonight, if you know what I mean." Rocky said.

"Oh Rocky, she's already pregnant." Addie said. "You still wanna do it? And don't forget, I'm gonna be with you guys tonight."

"I'll buy you some headphones or ear plug...whichever you prefer." Rocky said with a shrug.
Addie rolled her eyes playfully. "No thanks, I'd rather go out and do something till you two are done."
"Yeah I suggest you go out. Cause me living in the same house as Riker and Ross and hearing them...not a good experience." Ryland said. "Rocky and Becca might be the same."

"Hey, we are nothing like those two." Rocky said, "We're much better, but yeah. You and Ryry go have some fun. I'm sure he won't want to go home since, mom and dad are there."
"Uh-huh, sure you two aren't." Ryland said sarcastically before turning to Addie. "But yeah I could take you out if you want."
Addie smiled. "Of course. I'm sure we'll have fun."
"Well, I'll take these." Rocky gestured to the shakes. "In there. You two just get going." He handed Ryland a fifty. "If cost more your just going to have to pay out of pocket that's all I've got on me today. Have fun you two."

Ryland raised an eyebrow. "Now? Alright, well um, come on then Addie."
"Alright." Addie handed Rocky the shakes before leaving with Ryland.

"Bye!" Rocky called, "Love you! Be safe!" He turned back to the room, "Please don't kill me babe."

Addie chuckled. "Is he always like that?"
"Nope. That scares me." Ryland laughed. "Have you been here before?"
"Yeah, like twice." Addie said. "But I haven't been to some parts of LA."
"Then I guess I'll show you around." Ryland smiled.

"Hey, babe." Rocky said, opening the door.
"Hey!" Becca said, she took the shakes from Rocky, "These look sooo good. And you got me an extra one! Your so sweet." Rocky's smile widened. "Ross your cake."
Ross took the cake and ate a spoonful. "Mm yum. Hey where's Addie and Ryland?"
"They went out for the evening." Rocky said.
"Oh, so we have the apartment to ourselves for a while when we get home." Becca said.
"We most certainly do." Rocky said."You guys aren't gonna do...something...with Becca being pregnant right?" Ross asked. "Or are you two still gonna do it?"
"Why can't we?" Becca asked. "It's perfectly safe."
"Oh I thought it wasn't." Ross shrugged. "This is the best cheesecake ever!"

"So, tell me more about yourself." Ryland said, breaking the silence.
"Well what do you wanna know?" Addie asked.
"I don't know... Why don't you want anyone to know who your soulmate is?" Ryland asked.
"Like I said before, he doesn't know. I'm gonna wait till he knows." Addie told him.
"You could tell him already. He should be lucky to have you." Ryland smiled. "I mean, if I were him I'd be happy."
"Yeah but I'm gonna wait till later." Addie said. "Just figuring out how to tell him."
"Alright." Ryland shrugged.
"The fair?" Addie asked when Ryland stopped her in front of the entrance.
Ryland shrugged. "I thought you'd love it. You look like a fun girl so I guess you'd love the fair."
"I do love the fair." Addie smiled.
"Great. Then let's come in." Ryland subconsciously took her hand and went in with her.

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"Milady." Rocky said, opening the car door.
"Why thank you my handsome knight" Becca said, getting in the car.
Rocky got in the driver's side, and headed toward their apartment. "I can't wait till we get to bring Emelia home."
"Only two more weeks." Becca said, smiling, "And then in nine months our new little one."
"Yeah, let's hope he doesn't try to surprise us like his sister." Rocky said, smiling.

"What do you wanna ride on?" Ryland asked.
Addie shrugged. "Anything really. But the queue is too long."
"Well one ride has a short queue." Ryland said looking at the Haunted House. "In fact, no queue at all."
Addie laughed nervously. "I don't think so."
"You scared?" Ryland teased.
"No." Addie folded her arms.
"Then come on." Ryland grinned.
"Fine." Addie smiled, following him in.

RLRLRLRLRLRLRL

"Well, we're home now." Rocky said, as he closed the door to the apartment.
"We are indeed." Becca said, turning to face her husband. Rocky moved to her, and pressed their lips together.
"Shall we go to the bedroom?"
"I think so." Becca said. Rocky scooped her up and carried her to the bedroom.

RLRLRLRLRLRLRL

"I hate haunted houses." Addie admitted once the train started moving.
"It's not that bad." Ryland grinned. "They're just machines."
"Still! They're creepy and scary and-" A skeleton dropped in front of them and Addie let out a scream. "Not funny!" She yelled after that.
"I think I'll enjoy this." Ryland chuckled, taking out his phone and recording the ride.
"You are NOT posting that anywhere." Addie said covering her face.
Ryland smiled. "Nothing to worry about." He pulled her hands away from her face. "It's just for the memories."

Ross turned towards Riker and gave him a small kiss. "Does your stomach still hurt?"
"Not really. It's a bit sore. I'm so glad she's okay."
"I'm glad she's okay too." Ross smiled. "But what happened? What made you get that miscarriage? You haven't told me."
"I got stressed that you weren't back. I went downstairs and yelled at dad, and..." Riker trailed off, tears starting to form.

"And..?" Ross asked. "What happened? Riker, it's okay."

"I just...it's all my fault. I could've killed our baby...and for what?" he threw up his hands, "To have said something when I was angry at dad."
"Said what?" Ross asked. "But Riker, it's not your fault. It's mine. If I hadn't run away, none of this would've happened."
"No, I shouldn't have let you go in the first place. I knew you would try to leave, and I didn't stop you." Riker said, tears rolling down his cheeks.

"It's still not your fault." Ross wiped his soulmate's tears away. "It's my idea to go, and it was stupid. I'm really sorry."

"Forget it." Riker said, shaking his head. "Your here now and Abby's fine. That's hat matters."

"Okay." Ross sighed. "I love you."

"I love you too." Riker said, cuddling into Ross' side.

Ross have Riker a soft kiss. "What's the first thing you wanna do when we get out of here?"

"Eat some real food." Riker said, "The food here sucks!"

"I totally know. That's why I asked for some cheesecake." Ross shrugged.

"Was it good?" Riker asked.

"It was." Ross said. "But I think it was just me being hungry... Are you?"
"Yeah, kind of." Riker said.

Ross frowned. "Well the food here stinks so," he slowly got up, "don't tell the nurses or anyone but I'm going down there to buy some food."

"Ross!" Riker said, looking at his soulmate. "What if you get caught?"

"I won't." Ross shrugged. "I'm not wearing the hospital gown, they shouldn't know I'm a patient." He ripped the IV off his arm. "Ow! Alright I'll be back in like ten minutes okay?"

"Okay...be careful." Riker said.

"Alright." Ross smiled and walked out.
Riker lay in bed waiting for Ross to come back. He was really craving his soulmate and didn't like how long he'd been gone. Even though it had only been a few minutes.
Ross went down to the cafeteria, passing a few nurses that somehow really didn't know he was a patient. He decided to buy some spaghetti and milkshake, and headed back to the room. Riker sat waiting and was starting to get very impatient. Ross went back into the room and smiled at his soulmate. "See? Didn't get caught. I bought some spaghetti and milkshake since I don't know what you want."

"I just want you now." Riker pouted.

"Well I'm right here." Ross smiled, walking over to the bed. "But if you're hungry you gotta eat too."
"Fine, but you have to cuddle with me." Riker pouted.

Ross chuckled. "Okay." He went onto the bed and pulled Riker closer to him. "How are you feeling?"

"Better. I was grumpy the whole time you were away from me. All I wanted was you, and you took like forever to come back." Riker said snuggling impossibly closer to Ross.

"Riker, I only took like eight minutes." Ross said. "And yes, I counted." He laughed. "Your craving for me is worse than mine for you the first few weeks."

"Well, I'm normally a more clingy person than you are too." Riker said,he hid his face in the crook of Ross' neck.
"I can see that." Ross grinned. "Do you want me to feed you?" He asked in a babyish voice.
"Yes." Riker said, simply.
Ross chuckled. "Really? Alright." He took the spaghetti and the fork. "Open wide, baby."
Riker opened his mouth and ate the spaghetti. "This isn't half bad."
"It's better than hospital food right?" Ross asked.
"Definitely." Riker said, "More." he opened his mouth.
Ross smiled and put more spaghetti in his mouth. "There you go."
Riker chewed and swallowed, "Rossy, do you still have cravings?"
"Yeah, sometimes." Ross told him. "Why?"
"Are you having one right now?" Riker asked.
"I'm just having a thing for chocolate ice cream and smores, but that's not available here so.." Ross shrugged. "Are you craving anything?"
"You, but that's about it." Riker said.
Ross smiled and pecked his lips. "Well if we're talking people, I'm also craving you." He sighed. "Fuck being in the hospital cause we can't do much here."
"I know." Riker said, with a sigh. "At least we get out of hear tomorrow. And dad's stopping by."
"Why's he stopping by?" Ross asked. "He's not gonna be the one picking us up is he?"
"I don't think so, and he's stopping by because I had Rydel ask him to." Riker said, crossing his arms.
"Why'd you have her ask him to?" Ross asked again. "I don't wanna see him."
"Well, I do. I think he might sincerely have changed, but I can't tell if I don't see him." Riker said. "If you have a problem with it, just go." His eyes started to water...damn hormones.
"Riker, no.." Ross shook his head. "I don't have a problem with it. I just wanted you to tell me first before telling her to ask him to come."
"You were right here next to me when I asked her." Riker said.
Ross furrowed his eyebrows. "What are you talking about? I haven't seen her since I woke up."
Riker frowned, "Ross, baby, they all came and visited us when I woke up. Becca, Rocky, Ryry, Ell, and Becca's cousin Addie. Don't you remember?"
"I don't know, I'm just sleepy." Ross said, yawning.
"Alright." Riker frowned, "Cuddles to sleep?"
"Yeah." Ross nodded. "Can I be little spoon? I miss being smaller."

"Of course." Riker said, pulling Ross into his arms. "Better now baby?"

"Much." Ross mumbled into his chest. "I love you."

"Love you too." Riker said.
Ross smiled and closed his eyes, falling asleep.

"We're so glad we can adopt." Ellington smiled. "What's her name again?"
"Mei-Lee." the laywer said. "She's four. Raised in an English speaking orphange so she'll be able to talk to you, and this is the last of the paper work. I just need some signatures, and then you can pick her up anytime."
Ellington took the pen and read the paper, before signing it and handing it to Rydel.

Rydel signed the paper, and handed it back to the lawyer.
"Congratulations, you are now the parents of Mei-Lee Elizabeth Lynch." the lawyer said.

"This is amazing." Ellington said. "We're officially parents!" He gave Rydel a soft kiss before turning back to the lawyer. "We'll pick her up tomorrow."

"Ell we'll have to catch the next flight out." Rydel said, standing.
"That will be fine. I'll call the orphanage. Have a good day you two." the lawyer said.

"Don't worry, I got the tickets booked." Ellington told her. "The flight's tomorrow morning if that's okay with you."

"Yes! Are you kidding?! We're going to get our daughter!" Rydel said, starting to cry.

Ellington wrapped his arms around her. "I know, and I'm perfectly sure we'll be great parents."

"I know we will. I'm just...so happy." Rydel said, cuddling into Ell.

"I know you are." He kissed her forehead. "Let's get back home first so we can rest before tomorrow, alright?"

"Okay." Rydel said. "I need to call dad and tell him to stop by and see Riker though."

"Alright." Ellington nodded. "Go ahead."

Rydel pulled out her phone and dialed Mark's number.

Mark picked up at the second ring. "Hello? Rydel?"

"Hi, daddy." Rydel said, "So, after you and mom left Riker woke up, and Riker wants you to apologize to him in person so he can see if your telling the truth or not. I said I'd call you and ask you if you could come today."

"Oh," Mark said, rather surprised. "Of course I can come today. I'll be at the hospital in 20."

"Alright, dad. I hope things go okay." Rydel said. "Love you."

"Love you too." Mark said and hung up.

"Well, that's all taken care of." Rydel said, hanging up. "Now, let's take a nap."

"Sure babe." Ellington smiled.

Riker opened his eyes, and looked around the room. He saw that Ross was still asleep next to him, and he pulled his soulmate closer to him. Ross stirred and made a small whiny sound, but he was still asleep.

Mark arrived at the hospital soon enough and went into Ross and Riker's room.

"Dad." Riker said, when he saw him. He didn't smile, but he couldn't bring himself to glare or scowl either.

"Riker." Mark sighed. "I know you want me to apologize to you in person, and that's what I'm here for. I didn't mean to say or do what I did. I've just always thought things would go in another way and when that didn't happen, I shouldn't have taken it out on anyone, especially you two. I'm really sorry, and I mean it."

Riker bit his bottom lip. He wanted to believe him. He really did. "Why did you do it then? Are you still going to try and make Ross get an abortion?"

Mark shook his head. "No. I can see how much you two love each other and your babies, because I see how much you're going through," he motioned towards the machines, "to keep them healthy."

Riker felt tears in his eyes. "You finally see them."

Ross woke up at that point but he hadn't seen Mark yet because his back was to him. He looked up at Riker. "Finally see what?"

"Dad sees the babies as babies." Riker tried to explain, but failed miserabely due to the tears running down his face. A happy sib escaped his throat.

"Da- What?" Ross turned around and got up. "Dad?"
"I'm sorry, Ross. For everything I said and did." Mark told him.
"I won't abort Anthony, you can't make me!" Ross said, ignoring what his dad just told him.

"Ross! He's not going to make you abort Anthony. He sees that Anthony is a baby, and he's asking for forgiveness." Riker said.

Ross looked at Riker and bit his lip. He believed his soulmate, but his dad?
"That's true. I'm here to apologize, Ross." Mark said. "I won't make you abort Anthony - that's what you're naming the baby, right?"
Ross slowly nodded. "You won't?"
"No, I won't. I can see what you and Riker have, and that's a family." Mark told him. "I won't ever try and rip your family apart again."
"Okay." Ross said. "I can't forgive you that easily, dad. But, I'll try." He gave a small smile.

Riker smiled, "Can your grand daughter and I have a hug dad?"

"Of course." Mark smiled and gave him a hug.
"Is it okay if I join in?" Ross asked.
"You don't have to ask." Mark said, pulling him into the hug.

"So dad how does it feel hugging four people at once?" Riker asked.

Mark chuckled. "It feels like hugging each member of a family one by one, but altogether."

"We are a family aren't we?" Riker asked, happily. "How does it feel to be a grandpa like...five times over now?"

"Truth is, I feel old." Mark answered.

"You'll never be old in my eyes dad." Riker said, smiling.

"Nor in mine." Ross said.
"Okay." Mark smiled. "I think you two still need a rest. Do you need anything? If not, I'll leave you here until you're discharged."
"Yes! I want spaghetti with maple syrup and cheese." Riker said, "Please!"
"Well, you've had cravings for weird stuff too." Riker commented.
"Like what?" Ross asked. "None of my cravings are weird."
"That first one you had was weird. Ketchup on pizza?" Riker said, making a face.

"That was good!" Ross defended. "And the rest aren't weird."
"Okay Rossy. Whatever you say." Riker said, nodding at his soulmate.
"It's true!" Ross folded his arms, pouting.
"Whatever you say, baby." Riker said, trying to pacify his soulmate.
"You don't actually agree." Ross pouted.
"Well, I'm sorry my tastes differ from yours." Riker said, pouting.
Ross stared at him for a while before getting off the bed. "I'm bored." He whined.
"Then why don't we watch a movie or something?" Riker asked, "I wanna cuddle more."
"But I'm bored of movies. I wanna do something that involves actually moving." He moved his feet in a walking manner.
"But I'm stuck in the bed." Riker pouted.
"I know." Ross whined. Then he grinned. "Is it okay if I sneak back home and bring back your laptop?"
"Fine, but hurry." Riker whined.
"Yay!" Ross giggled. "I'll be back soon. Love you!" He went out the door.
Riker sighed, and sat pouting waiting for Ross or Mark to come back.
Mark came back, obviously before Ross, with the spaghetti/maple syrup/cheese. "Alright here's the- Where's Ross?"
"He ran home to get my laptop." Riker pouted, taking his food from his dad.
"Was he discharged yet? If not, why'd you let him?" Mark asked.
"Because he wouldn't shut-up." Riker said, pouting still, "And no he hasn't been discharged."
Mark sighed. "Home, you say? I'm bringing him back here." He walked out the door.
Riker sighed, his soulmate was going to be so upset with him.

Fifteen minutes later, Mark came back into the hospital with Ross.
"I was bored." Ross pouted.
"Well it's not safe for you to sneak out of a hospital when you're not discharged yet." Mark told him.
Ross folded his arms and sat on the bed. "Why'd you tell him?" He asked Riker.
"I'm sorry, please don't be mad at me." Riker pouted, tears starting to form.
"I'm not mad." Ross stated blankly.
"Don't fight you two." Mark said.
"Who's fighting?" Ross rolled his eyes.
Mark sighed. "Alright, well I have to go. Here's your laptop, Riker." He put the laptop on the bed. "I'll see you two when you're discharged." With that, he left.
"You are mad at me." Riker said, crying after Mark left.
Ross frowned when he saw his soulmate cry. "I'm not." He said. "Please don't cry. I'm not mad.".
"No, I'm not." Ross said, moving closer. Riker scooted away from Ross again.
"Riker.. I love you." Ross tried.
"I know, but your mad at me for telling dad, and I wasn't trying too! He asked me where you went and I couldn't lie to him." Riker said.
"I'm not mad." Ross said. "It was just me being upset for one moment but I'm not mad." Riker looked at Ross disbelieveingly.
You don't believe me." Ross sighed, his own tears forming. "Fine."
"I want to believe me, but you sounded so angry." Riker said crying, "Please don't cry."
Ross wiped his own tears away. "But you don't believe me. That means you still don't believe me." He blinked the rest of his tears away.
"You sounded angry what was I supposed to think?" Riker asked, defensively.
"But I wasn't!" Ross argued. "You should know!"
"Why should I know that Ross?" Riker asked, "You got mad at me before we were soulmates why would that change?"
"Why are you making it such a big deal?" Ross asked. "I already said I'm not mad!"
"I don't know!" Riker said, starting to cry harder. "Now your sounding like your mad at me again."
"Because you made it a big deal!" Ross exclaimed. "I can't even...ugh!" He got off the bed. "I don't care if you tell anyone now!" He stormed out of the room.
Riker lay back in the hospital bed and cried.

Ross stormed out of the hospital and ran to the park. He stopped. "Why's everything so messed up?" He yelled to no specific person.

The nurses and doctor came in and discharged Riker, who immediately got dressed, and left. He had to find Ross. He headed straight for the park. Ross just sat under the tree because he didn't want to risk what happened last time. He pulled his knees to his chest and buried his face in them. Riker saw Ross sitting under the tree, and sat silently next to him. He wrapped his arms around his soulmate, and hid his face in his shoulder.
"Why'd you come here?" Ross asked, not looking up yet. "I thought you hate me now cause got mad at you for no reason."
"I don't hate you. I never said that. I love you. I just don't like it when you get mad at me. Especially since I was just trying to help." Riker said.
"Then why did you even bother seeing me after I got mad at you for trying to help?" Ross asked.
"What are you even talking about Ross?" Riker asked, confused.
"I'm talking about why you always put up with me." Ross said looking up at him.
"Because I love you." Riker said, "That's why you put up with me too isn't it?"
"I never need to put up with you because you never do anything wrong." Ross said. "And I love you too."
"I do sometimes." Riker said, "I just haven't done anything recently."

"Alright." Ross sighed, too tired to say anything else. "Can we go home now?"
"Do you forgive me for not believing you?" Riker asked, looking at Ross, sweetly.
"I already do. You don't even have to ask me to forgive you." Ross gave him a smile. "Do you forgive me for being mad?"
"Of course." Riker said, "When we get home what should we do?"
"Shower." Ross stated. "Then cuddle and sleep because I'm feeling tired."
"Okay. I could use a shower." Riker agreed.
"Okay. Then let's go." Ross said, getting up.
"Can you help me up?" Riker asked, with a blush, his stomach was feeling a bit queasy, and he didn't quite have his strength back.

Ross nodded and held his arms out. "Does your stomach still hurt?"
"Just a little queasy is all." Riker said with a shrug. Once he was up he took Ross' hand in his own and started toward home.

Becca heard a knock at the door. She opened it and smiled, "Addie your back." She looked at Ryland, "Do you want to stay here for the night Ryry? It's kind of late to be heading home?"
"Hi Bec." Addie smiled.
"I think my mom won't be okay with that." Ryland said. "Besides, it's not that far."
"I can call her." Becca said, with a shrug, "But if your sure you want to go then that's fine."
Ryland glanced at Addie before saying, "I guess I can stay." He shrugged.

Becca clapped her hands, "Great! I'll go get Rocky and text your mom!" She went toward the back. She came back a minute later with Rocky behind her. "Don't just stand there in the doorway you two, come on in!"

Addie giggled and walked in, sitting on the couch.
Ryland leaned over and whispered to Becca, "I gotta ask, does she have sugar problems? Cause she's been acting strange since we bought cotton candy."

"Oh please tell me you didn't." Becca said.
"So how was the fair guys?" Rocky asked.
"I didn't know." Ryland said.
"The fair was so fun!" Addie said, turning around on the couch. "I didn't like the haunted house very much though cause that's spooky. But I love the roller coasters and all that!"
"So did Ryland win you anything at the fair?" Rocky asked teasingly.

Addie blushed. "This." She took out a small bear from her bag. "It's so cute!"
"I saw her looking at it so I thought I'd try and win it." Ryland smiled.

"Aww...so sweet! Ry your the perfect soulmate!" Becca said, she covered her mouth instantly her eyes widening.
Addie gaped, and dropped the bear.
"Soulmate?" Ryland asked.
"I am so sorry Addie." Becca said, eyes filling with tears. "I shouldn't have said anything. I..." she got up and ran toward her and Rocky's room.
"I'm gonna go talk to her." Rocky said, following his soulmate to their room.
Addie sighed and turned to Ryland. "I bet you want an explanation?"
"Why didn't you tell me we're soulmates?" Ryland asked.
"I wasn't sure how to tell you and how you'll react." Addie answered.
"I told you earlier at the hospital that I'll be happy if you're my soulmate." Ryland said.
"I know, it's just.." Addie got up from the couch. "I need to talk to Becca and Rocky." She went upstairs with Ryland following her behind.
Becca lay in bed crying. "I bet she hates me now."
"Babe, there's no way she hates you." Rocky said rubbing her back.
There was a knock at the bedroom door. "Come in." Rocky said.

Addie and Ryland walked in.
"Becca, it's okay." Addie said, sitting on the bed. "I'm not mad if you think I am."

"I just...I ruined everything for you." Becca said, sitting up. "Telling someone your their soulmate is supposed to be special and I ruined it."
"But that's okay." Addie told her. "You didn't ruin anything. I know he'll find out from someone else because I'd never be brave enough to tell him. I'm glad he found out from you."
"You would've told him eventually." Becca said. "So...what do we do now?"

"I don't know." Addie sighed.
"To be honest, I had my suspicions." Ryland said. "I mean, you two pretty much tried to get me and her together. And when dad said something about her wrist, I knew no one else here hasn't has any soulmates except me." He shrugged.

"We were pretty obvious weren't we?" Becca asked, with a blush.
"We were." Rocky said.
"I just got so excited. My cousin and my soulmate's little brother...I mean what are the chances?" Becca said.

"Technically he's your brother-in-law cause you and Rocky are married." Addie said. Then she turned back to Ryland. "I hope things won't be awkward between us."
"Why would it be awkward?" Ryland asked. "I'm glad you're my soulmate. Even though I haven't gotten my mark yet."
"Okay." Addie smiled.

"See now you two can start dating!" Becca said, happily.
"About that.." Addie blushed.
"I already asked her to be my girlfriend, at least until her soulmate knows her, but since we're soulmates then..." Ryland smiled.
"Oh my gosh you guys!" Becca squealed. She hugged Addie tightly.
Addie hugged back. "I was shocked when he asked me but now I'm happy."
"I guess it doesn't have to be a secret." Ryland said. "Just can't wait to get my own mark."
"Only a year and a half to go Ryry." Becca said. She let go of Addie and hugged Ryland.
"At least I don't have to wait one and half year to know who she is." Ryland smiled, hugging back. He let go after a while and looked at Addie. "Speaking of marks, I haven't exactly seen yours."
Addie giggled and pulled up her sleeve to reveal the mark. "There."
"It looks wonderful." Ryland said, taking her wrist and kissing it.
Becca squealed, and Rocky wrapped his arms around her waist.
"You won't stop squealing, will you?" Addie laughed.
"I got no problem with the squealing. It's nice to know someone ships us." Ryland grinned.
Becca fangirled, and Rocky shook his head.
"No I won't stop squealing! Rylie is the cutest ship in the world! Well, actually it's tied with Rikoss, but still! You two...just...gah!" Rocky made a crazy motion with his hand.
"Rocky Mark Lynch I saw that." Becca said.
"Saw what?" Rocky asked innocently.
"You know what." Becca said.

Addie giggled. "Rocka is a cute ship too."
"You two are." Ryland agreed. "Hey why don't we all keep me and Addie a secret for now and see who figures out first?"
"Yeah and if one of us tells someone before anyone figures out, there are consequences." Addie said trying to turn serious, but ended up laughing again.
'Still has the sugar rush I guess.' Ryland mouthed.

'Totally' Becca mouthed back. "Alright, who wants to watch a movie?"
"Ooh I'd love a movie!" Addie grinned.
"What movie should we watch?" Becca asked.

"Frozen?" Addie asked. "I love that movie! Oh, or Epic!"
"Calm down." Ryland laughed. "Never letting you have sugar again."
"That sounds like a great plan." Becca said, "And Frozen it is. I call Elsa!"
"Not fair!" Addie pouted. "Fine I call Anna!"
"Why would you call the characters from a movie?" Ryland asked, confused.
"To sing along, duh." Addie giggled.
Becca shook her head at Ryland.
"I'm always Elsa. That's just the way it works." Becca said.
"You have no idea how many times I've been woken up by 'Let It Go the shower rendition'" Rocky said.

"O..Kay.." Ryland said. "I hope your cousin's not as crazy as you are."
"I'm not." Addie giggled. "I'm crazier."

"It's true she is." Becca said, nodding. She put in the movie and sat on the couch next to Rocky.

Ryland and Addie decided to sit on the carpet and snuggled together.

"Aww." Becca cooed.
"Ssh, trying to watch the movie." Addie said to Becca, which earned a laugh from Ryland.
Becca rolled her eyes at her cousin, but kept silently fan-girling all through the movie. Especially when Addie laid her head on Ryland's shoulder, and he wrapped his arm around her.
"I'm hungry." Addie said at the same time Ryland asked, "Can we make some popcorn?" They looked at each other and smiled.
"Anna." Becca sing-songed. She looked at Ryland, "Except your Kristoff not Hans.
"Let's go kiss Hans!...Who is this Hans?" Rocky burst out as Olaf said it on the screen. Becca face-palmed.
"I'll run make the popcorn." she said, smiling. "Addie come help me."
"Of course I'm Kristoff, I won't hurt my girl." Ryland said.
Addie blushed at that comment and then got up. "Alright Becca."
They went to the kitchen.
"The popcorn popper is on the second shelf. I can't get because, baby." she said.
"I know." Addie smiled. "I can't reach it though so.." She took a stool and climbed on it, opening the shelf and taking the popcorn out. She handed it to Becca. "Here. Do we need anything else from there?"
"Nope. The rest is in the fridge." Becca said. "So things look like their going pretty well with Ryland. You two are so cute. And Rocky already assured me he'd be a perfect gentleman to you."
"Yeah, he's been really great to me." Addie smiled, getting off the stool. "Except when he made me go to the haunted house. But that's where things started to get...you know."
Becca looked at Addie, "Tell me! Tell me everything!"
Addie blushed. "Well he started recording, and you know I don't like being recorded without my permission, so I covered my face and told him not to post it, then he said they were only for the memories. We were about to kiss but a stupid ghost just had to surprise us. I was about ready to jump off the train but then he wrapped his arm around my waist and we looked at each other and..." She blushed harder.
"And!" Becca squealed.
"Well he didn't kiss me." Addie sighed. "He looked away and said something about me having a soulmate already. Then I told him that my soulmate wouldn't know until at least a year later. So he asked me if I wanted to be his girlfriend until then, and of course I said yes!" She grinned.
"Why didn't you just tell him then you were his soulmate?" Becca asked.
Addie shrugged. "I don't know. I thought he was just having a small crush, or a phase. And I didn't want that."
"Well, does it look that way now?" Becca said, smiling.
"No." Addie smiled. "But at least now he knows I'm his soulmate, thanks to you. If you hadn't tell him, he probably wouldn't know."
"Well, then your welcome. I still feel kind of bad though." Becca said, as she melted the butter for the popcorn.
"Well don't. You did a favor. Be glad about it." Addie smiled. "I wonder what he and Rocky are talking about right now."
"I have no idea." Becca said.

"So um, how long have you known about Addie being my soulmate?" Ryland asked.
"Since we were walking to get the milkshakes." Rocky said.
"Oh." Ryland said simply. "Alright then."
"Don't do anything stupid bro." Rocky said, "Addie means the world to Becca, and she seems really sweet. Don't screw this up."
"She is sweet." Ryland said. "And don't do anything stupid like..?"
"I don't know. Kiss another girl, fight over something stupid, get upset because she kissed your brother before she got her soulmark. I don't know, Ry. Just don't do it." Rocky said.
"That was rhetorical question." Ryland said. "Of course I won't do it."
"Oh...well, it's good to have examples." Rocky said.

Becca and Addie came back in with the popcorn.
"Hey." Addie smiled. "What were you two talking about?"
"Nothing." Ryland said as she sat down next to him.
"Alright." Addie shrugged.

Becca cuddled into Rocky and yawned.
"Tired, babe?" Rocky asked.
"Yeah. A bit." Becca said. She laid her head on her husband's chest and fell asleep, just as Olaf found Anna.
"Some people are worth melting for." Rocky whispered, as he kissed her temple. "I'm gonna take her up to bed real quick."
"Okay." Addie said, keeping her attention on the TV.
"Oh and where's the guest room Addie will be sleeping in?" Ryland asked.
"Oh, there's only one guest room so you two will have to share." Rocky called back. He laid Becca down and went back to the living room.
"Okay." Ryland said.
"I'm gonna go to the bathroom and change real quick kay?" Addie said getting up.
"Alright." Ryland nodded.
"I'll be on the couch if you need anything." Rocky called.
"And I'll be...here." Ryland said.
"Alright." Addie called back.
"Just to let you know I did not do anything wrong." Rocky said, "The hospital sometimes calls in the night, and we don't have a phone installed upstairs yet."
"Why would the hospital call at night?" Ryland asked.

"Sometimes they call about Emelia, okay?" Rocky said.

"Okay." Ryland said. "So if it rings should I call you or answer?"

"If I don't wake up, then just answer it." Rocky said.

"Alright." Ryland shrugged as Addie came back.
"I'm kinda tired now." She yawned. "I'm gonna head to bed."
"Me too." Ryland got up. "Night Rock."
"Night guys." Rocky said, going to the couch.
"Night." Addie mumbled while going to the room with Ryland. They laid on the bed before falling asleep together.

"I'm so nervous." Rydel said, as they began their decent into Beijing.
"Why are you so nervous, babe?" Ellington asked, putting his arm around her shoulder and rubbing her arm.

"What if she doesn't like us? What if the social worker doesn't like us? What if they don't speak English?" Rydel panicked.

"Baby, relax." Ellington kissed her cheek. "They speak English, the lawyer told us, remember? And I'm sure they'll like us. Mei-Lee will like us too. I mean, we're gonna be amazing parents. There's nothing to worry about."

"Thanks, Ell." Rydel said, resting her head on Ellington's shoulder. "I needed that."

"I'd give you everything you need." Ellington smiled at her.
Rydel smiled and snuggled closer to Ell as the plane landed on tarmac.
"Well, we're here." Ellington said. "We're gonna be seeing our daughter soon."
"I know I'm so excited, and nervous." Rydel said. "But more excited."
"I am too." Ellington chuckled. "But of course we can be excited, we're gonna be parents!"
Rydel stood up and got her bag from the overhead, and handed Ell his. "I know. It's so surreal. All of us are parents now. Except Ryland, but he doesn't have his soulmate yet. Unless Addie or Becca's said something."
"He'll find out eventually." Ellington shrugged. "But being a parent...yeah that's a bit too young."
"Yeah. They can wait a couple years." Rydel said. They caught a taxi to the orphanage.
"Mhm. What's the first thing you have planned once we get Mei-Lee settled in our house?" Ellington asked.
"Letting the family meet her." Rydel said. "Mom's so excited to meet her. And then I promised Becca we'd have a double welcome home party with Mei-Lee and Emelia. So there's that to plan too."
"That's a great plan." Ellington smiled. He glanced out the window. "Oh, we're here."

Rydel bit her lip, and got out of the taxi. She grabbed Ell's hand and squeezed tightly.
"It's gonna be alright." Ellington kissed her forehead.
Rydel took a deep breath and let it out. "Alright, let's go in."
"Okay." Ellington kissed her again and they walked in together.
"Hello! Can we help you?" the lady at the front asked, smiling at them.
"Yes." Ellington said. "We're here to pick up Mei-Lee."
"Oh, your Rydel and Ellington. It's so nice to meet you." the lady said. "I will go get Mei-Lee."
"Ell." Rydel said, excitedly squeezing his hand.
The lady came back a minute later with a little girl. "Look who it is Mei-Lee."
"Mama! Papa!" Mei-Lee said clapping.
"Told you she'll like us." Ellington whispered to Rydel before crouching down to Mei-Lee's level. "Hi there, Mei-Lee." He smiled.
Mei-Lee ran straight to Ellington and hugged him, "Daddy!" she squealed.
"Yes little angel." Ellington hugged her back and slowly picked her up. He turned so that she could see Rydel. "There's your pretty mommy."
"Hi, sweetie." Rydel said, smiling.
"Mommy!" Mei-Lee said, making grabby hands toward Rydel. Rydel took Mei-Lee form Ellington.
"We have a couple papers for you to sign, then Mei-Lee is good to go." the worker said. "Daddy sign first?"
"Of course." Ellington nodded, taking the pen. When the papers were handed to him, he signed them. "There."
"Alright, you go see daddy for a minute, baby." Rydel said, kissing Mei-Lee's cheek.
Ellington took Mei-Lee from Rydel and smiled at her. "You're back with daddy now. What's your favorite thing to do, baby?"
"I like to color." Mei-Lee said, "And sing."
"Well, she's gonna be an easy child for now." Rydel said, as she finished signing the papers.
"Yeah." Ellington agreed with Rydel. "What's your favorite color?" He asked Mei-Lee.
"Um...blue." she said.
"Riker will like that." Rydel said with a chuckle.
"Yeah, I'm sure he will." Ellington chuckled as well. "Riker's your uncle, sweetie. There's a lot of people we'd love you to meet when we get home."
"My family?" she asked, tilting her head slightly.
"Thank-you!" the worker said. "Bye Mei-Lee.
"Bye-bye." Mei-Lee said.
"Yes sweetie, your family." Ellington kissed her forehead. "I'm sure you'll be happy to meet them." He looked at Rydel. "Where should we go now, babe?"
"Hotel take a nap before the flight, and get to know our little angel." Rydel said.
"Alright, we need to rest first anyway." Ellington said. "Mei, do you want to walk or be carried?" He asked the little girl.
"Daddy carry." Mei-Lee said.
"Of course sweetie." Ellington adjusted her into a more comfortable position.
Mei-Lee cuddled into Ellington, and Rydel looped her arm through Ell's as they walked to the hotel.
"What kind of stuffed animals do you like, Mei?" Ellington asked to break the silence and to know more about his little daughter.
"I like pandas." Mei-Lee said.
"Ooh I know someone else who likes stuffed pandas too." Ellington said, smiling at her and then Rydel. "Does mommy have anything to say?"
"I love stuffed pandas." Rydel said smiling. "What's your favorite food?"
"I like macaroni and cheese." she said.
"Like Rocky." Ellington said. "Rocky is your uncle too baby." He told Mei-Lee.
"Uncle Rocky, Uncle Wiker, and Mommy, and Daddy, and Me." Mei-Lee counted out on her fingers.
"Yes, and there are going to be several other people." Ellington told her. "You'll meet grandma, grandpa, your other uncles, your aunties, and maybe your cousin."
"I have big family." Mei-Lee said, stretching her arms out wide.
"Yes you do, angel." Ellington told her, smiling.
"I love you daddy." Mei-Lee said, resting her head on Ellington's shoulder. "You too Mommy." She patted Rydel's cheek. Then she closed her eyes, and drifted of to sleep.
"I love you too sweetheart." Ellington whispered then turned to Rydel. "She loves us."
"I know." Rydel said, happy tears in her eyes.
Ellington gave Rydel a soft kiss on her lips. "Her first 'I love you' to us. And to think about the other moments we'll all have. Can you imagine?"
Rydel nodded, not trusting her voice at the moment, tears rolling down her cheeks.
"Hey, why are you crying?" Ellington asked, using his free hand to wipe his soulmate's tears.
"I'm just so happy." Rydel said, "This is more than I ever dreamed."
Ellington smiled. "I'm so glad you're happy. I love you, Dels."
"I love you too. Both of you." She leaned over and kissed Mei-Lee's forehead, and then Ell's cheek. "Here we are." she said, stopping in front of the hotel.
"Yeah. I'm going to check us in, do you mind holding her?" Ellington asked. "On second thought, why don't you sit on the couch and I'll lay her there next to you?" He gestured to the couch in the lobby.
"Alright." Rydel said. Ell laid Mei-Lee down, and she cuddled into the couch, yawning in her sleep.
Ellington walked over to the receptionist to check them in, and after that he went back to the couch. "So I got is checked in, now we can go to the room and take some rest." He carefully picked Mei-Lee up.
Rydel followed Ellington into their room. "So our flight leaves tonight, right Ell?"

"Yeah, at about 8.30 pm so we can have dinner before that." Ellington told her. He opened the door of the room and walked in, slowly putting Mei-Lee onto the bed.
"So a nap sounds good." Rydel said.
"Mhm." Ellington nodded. "Come here, let's sleep with our daughter too."
Rydel laid down, and wrapped her arms around Mei-Lee. Ellington wrapped his arms around her and his daughter. "You two are the best girls in my life, ever." He whispered.
Rydel smiled and snuggled closer to her soulmate and daughter. "I love you both."
"I love you both too." Ellington smiled.
Rydel smiled, and closed her eyes to try and fall asleep. Ellington waited until she fell asleep, before falling asleep himself.

Rydel woke up a three hours, later and woke up Ellington. "Elly, we gotta get ready for dinner, and to go."
Ellington woke up and smiled. "Dinner? Alright." He turned to Mei-Lee and started to stroke her hair. "Wake up, little angel."
Mei-Lee blinked sleepily. "Daddy?" she said, sleepily.
"Hi sweetheart." Ellington smiled at her. "Up now, we're going to have dinner."
"Dinner? What are we having?" she asked, sitting up.
"What do you feel like having?" Ellington asked her.
"Mac and cheese!" she said, happily.
"You want some mac and cheese?" Ellington asked. He gave Rydel a look which says, 'Yes or no?'
Rydel nodded, "Let's have some mac and cheese."
"Alright." Ellington sat up. "Now up with you." He gently picked Mei-Lee up into his arms.
She cuddled into him. "Daddy!"
"Oh sweetie." Ellington said. "I think you need to give your mommy a kiss first."
Mei-Lee turned to Rydel, and gave her a kiss.
"Thank-you sugar." Rydel said, smiling. Mei-Lee hugged Rydel, "I love you Mommy."
"I love you too, Mei-Lee." Rydel said, hugging her.
"Mommy will you carry me?"
"Of course sweetie." she picked Mei-Lee up, and smiled at Ellington.
Ellington smiled back and mouthed, 'Mommy and daughter bonding' Then he said, "Alright so, let's go have our dinner."
Rydel smiled, and carried Mei-Lee down to the hotel dining room.
Ellington went in the hotel's diner with Rydel and Mei-Lee. "Let's sit over there." He motioned to a table in the corner.
Rydel followed Ellington to the table in the corner. The waiter came, and got their order, and they sat waiting for their food.
"So Mei, how excited are you to go meet the family?" Ellington asked.
"Really, really excited daddy! I'm as excited as a...duck!" Mei-Lee said, happily.
"A duck?" Ellington chuckled. "Why a duck baby?"
"Because I love ducks!" Mei-Lee said, "Almost as much as I love pandas."
"Well ducks are pretty great." Ellington smiled.
"Duckies, duckies, duckies duckies duckies." Mei-Lee sang, bouncing slightly in her chair at the table.
Ellington shook his head at her and chuckled. "She's really cute." He said to Rydel.
"I know isn't she? And she's all ours." Rydel said smiling. The waited brought out the food, and Mei-Lee clapped her hands.
"You're a perky little angel, aren't ya?" Ellington smiled.
"What does perky mean daddy?" she asked.
"Perky means really excited, sweetie." Ellington told her.
"Oh, then yes! I'm very perky!" Mei-Lee said, happily eating her macaroni and cheese.
"Yes you are." Ellington said. "How's the Mac and cheese sweetie?"
"It's so good, daddy. It's as good as a...duck!" Mei-Lee giggled.
Rydel laughed, and ruffled Mei-Lee's hair. "You are just the most adorable child ever. I can't wait for the rest of the family to meet you."

"I can't wait for them to meet you either." Ellington agreed. "They will totally love you."
Mei-Lee smiled. Rydel's phone beeped, "Oh, we've gotta go! That was the alarm to be heading toward the airport!"
"Oh alright, I'll just pay for all these." Ellington got up. "Finish your food, Mei. Daddy will be at the cashier."
"Okay." Mei-Lee said. She waved at Ellington, as he walked away. She finished her macaroni.
"All done sweetie?" Rydel asked.
"Yes, mommy." Mei-Lee said.
"Alright. Let's go." Rydel said, picking her up.
Ellington finished with the payment and turned around to see Rydel and Mei-Lee. "Alright, so let's head to the airport."

Mei-Lee looked out the window at all the planes, then ran back to where Rydel and Ellington were sitting. She crawled into Ellington's lap. "Daddy, what do those big things out there do?" she asked pointing out the window.
"Oh, those big things are called airplanes, sweetie." Ellington told her. "People get inside them to travel. We'll be in them soon and you get to see them up close." He bounced his knees up and down to let his daughter have a bit of fun.
"Do they move on a giant road?" Mei-Lee asked.
"Only at first." Ellington smiled. "Then they will speed up and fly in the air. After a while, they will land on the giant road again in an airport."
"In the air?" Mei-Lee asked, frowning. Her eyes started to fill with tears. She buried her face in Ell's chest. "I don't wanna go on the plane daddy. I don't wanna!"
"What? Why, sweetie?" Ellington stroked her hair. "Are you afraid of heights?"
"I don't wanna fall out." Mei-Lee said.
"What did you say to her?" Rydel hissed in Ellington's ear.
"Airplanes." Ellington told Rydel. Then he kissed Mei-Lee's forehead. "You won't fall out, sweetie. The doors will be closed. And me and mommy will be there with you."
"Promise?" Mei-Lee asked, peeking up at Ellington.
"Promise." Ellington nodded, wiping his daughter's tears away.
"Okay." Mei-Lee nodded, "And you'll hold my hand?"
"I will." Ellington smiled. "As long as you want."
Mei-Lee nodded. Rydel stood up as the next flight was called. "That's our flight. You ready, baby?" Mei-Lee nodded, and cuddled closer into Ell's arms. "You ready, Elly-bear?" she asked, smiling at Ell.
"Of course." Ellington smiled. "Let's go."
Mei-Lee held on to Ellington all the way through take-off and sat on his lap until the seat belt sign came back on.
"Mom and Dad are picking us up at the airport." Rydel said, smiling.
"That's good." Ellington said. "You get to see grandma and grandpa first." He told Mei-Lee.
"Yay!" Mei-Lee said. They headed off the plane into the airport.
"Alright. There here somewhere." Rydel said looking around.
Ellington looked around and spotted Mark and Stormie. "There they are."
Mark saw Rydel and Ellington. "There they are." He said to Stormie.
"Daddy!" Rydel said, running and hugging Mark. "Mom!" she hugged Stormie.
Mei-Lee hid her face in Ellington's chest.
"That's grandma and grandpa, sweetie." Ellington said to Mei-Lee. "Say hi."
"Hi." Mei-Lee said, shyly.
"Oh she's so cute!" Stormie said. "Hi sweetie I'm your grandma Stormie."
"And I'm your grandpa Mark." Mark smiled at her.
"This is Mei-Lee." Ellington said.
"Hi." Mei-Lee said. She looked up at Ellington, "Can grandpa hold me?"
"Of course sweetie." Ellington handed her over to Mark.
He took her in his arms. "Hi there cutie." He smiled.
"Hi." Mei-Lee said, smiling. "You look nice. Are you nice?"
Rydel and Stormie giggled.
Mark chuckled. "Yes sweetie, I'm as nice as your daddy. He's nice, isn't he?"
Ellington laughed at that.
"Yes, he's nice. He's the bestest daddy in the whole wide world." Mei-Lee said.
"We should get to the car." Rydel said.
"You have really pretty eyes." Mei-Lee said, "Does anybody else in our family have your eyes?"
"Why thank you, Mei." Mark smiled. "Well your uncles have my eyes, you will meet them soon."
"Okay sweetie, grandpa has to drive so come here." Ellington held his arms out.
Mei-Lee pouted, but moved back to Ellington's arms.
Ellington kissed her forehead. "You can have him hold you again when we're home, sweetie."
"Okay." Mei-Lee said, she cuddled into Ellington.
"Well we're here." Mark said and pulled over in the driveway. "Everyone should be in the house by now."
"You're about to meet the family." Ellington said to Mei-Lee.
Mei-Lee hid her face in Ellington's chest again.

"Sweetie, they're nice people." Ellington told her as he walked out of the car and to the door. "You'll love them."
"What if they don't like me?" she whispered.
"Oh sweetie, they will." Ellington told her.
Mei-Lee looked as everyone came into view. She kicked until Ellington set her down, and took off running. She ran up the stairs, and hit into something solid. She looked up, and saw a tall blonde guy. He bent down in front of her.
"Well, Hi there." Riker said.
"Hi." Mei-Lee said, shyly.
"I'm assuming your Mei-Lee?" he asked. She nodded. "I'm your Uncle Riker."
"Hi." Mei-Lee said.
"What are you going up here?" Riker asked.
"There's so many people!" Mei-Lee said.
"They won't hurt you." Riker said. "They all love you."
"Really?" Mei-Lee asked.
"Really." Riker said. "Come on." he held his arms open. "I'll take you back down."
He picked Mei-Lee up and carried her back downstairs. "Look who I bumped into in the hall."
"Aww." Ellington said. "Mei, you ran into uncle Riker."
"Is that Mei-Lee?" Ross asked, getting up and walking over to them. "She's so cute. Hi there." He smiled.
"Hi." Mei-Lee said, shyly from where her face was hiding in Riker's shoulder.
"Mei-Lee this is your Uncle Ross." Riker said, smiling.
"Hi, Uncle Ross." Mei-Lee said. She paused for a minute. "You and uncle Riker look cute together...like mommy and daddy."
Ross chuckled. "Why thank you. But Mei-Lee, I'm your favorite uncle okay?"
"Ross!" Ellington exclaimed. "Let her choose for herself."
Ross laughed. "I know, I was just kidding, Mei. You haven't met everyone else."
"Who else is there?" She asked, her eyes growing wide at the thought of even more family.
"Well you have auntie Becca and Addie, uncle Rocky, uncle Ryry." Ross told her. "They're not here yet I guess."
"Big family right?" Ellington smiled.
"Actually it's Aunt Addie." Riker told Mei-Lee. "And then you have four cousins. There's Emelia. She's in the hospital right now, resting so she can meet you. There's Abby." he patted his stomach, "And Anthony." he rubbed Ross' stomach, "And Aunt Becca has a new baby in her tummy too."
"Wow." Mei-Lee said.
"Yeah, you'll know so many people." Ross told her. "And I am sure you'll love them as much as you love us...you love us right?" He joked.
"Of course I do!" Mei-Lee said, "I love Uncle Riker mostest though."
"Aww, thank-you Angel." Riker said, kissing her cheek.
Ross fake pouted. "Ouch. Wow Mei, I feel so loved." He said playfully.
"Alright Ross, don't mess with her." Ellington chuckled.
"I love you too, Uncle Rossy." she said, she leaned over and kissed his cheek.
"We're here!" Becca called, "Sorry we're late. Rocky doesn't know how to take a short shower!"
"Hey guys." Ellington smiled.
"Where's the little Mei-Lee?" Addie asked in excitement. "I wanna see her! Is she a cutie? Oh she must be!"
"This would be her." Riker said, turning to the girls.
"Oh my gosh!" Becca exclaimed, "She's adorable!"
"She's such a cutie!" Addie exclaimed, walking over to them. "Hi there!" She smiled.
"Hi!" Mai-Lee said, waving at Becca and Addie.
"Oh my gosh you're so adorable!" Addie said to Mai-Lee. "I'm your aunt Addie..or simply just Addie cause I'm not married to any of your uncles...you're so cute!"
"But your his soulmate." Riker said, blondely. "It's the same thing."
"Riker, Ryland doesn't know yet." Ross whispered.
Addie giggled, and Ryland came over, putting his arm around her shoulder.
"No, he does. Becca texted me this morning. She couldn't keep it to herself." Riker said.
"Yeah I can see that now." Ross said.
"Hi Mei-Lee, I'm your uncle Ryland." Ryland said to Mei-Lee.
"Uncle Ryry." Mei-Lee said, smiling.
Rydel came back from the kitchen. "Riker you shouldn't be holding Mei-Lee!"
"Oh crap yeah Riker put her down." Ross told him.
"Come here, Mei." Ellington said to Mei-Lee.
Riker's face fell as he handed Mei to Ellington. "I can't do anything anymore." he said, before running upstairs.
"Riker!" Ross called, going after him. Riker lay down in bed crying.
Ross went in and sat on the bed next to him. "Riker, please don't be upset."
"I can't even hold my niece, anymore!" Riker said, "I'm not breakable!"
"Riker," Ross sighed, "I know you're not, but it's dangerous for Abby. You could have another miscarriage. We don't want that to happen."
"I think I know, what my baby and I can and can't handle!" Riker said, pouting.
"We were just being cautious, Riker." Ross told him. "Don't you understand that?"
"I just feel suffucated, and babied!" Riker said, exasperatedly. "I know you guys are all just trying to help, and I love all of you for it. Especially you, but it's a bit much."
"Okay, then we'll tone it down a little." Ross told him. "We just don't want any of you to get hurt."
"Well, then you should take a bit of your own advice." Riker grumbled, "I don't want anything happening to you or Anthony either."
"Yes, I do take my own advice. You don't see me carrying a four year old, do you?" Ross asked.
"You don't see me running around in the pouring rain after a fight do you?" Riker asked back. "Yeah Laura told me about that."
Ross sighed. "So we both did something wrong. But we shouldn't do it again. I know I won't do it again."
"And I'll wait till Abby;s born to carry Mei-Lee around." Riker pouted.
"Please stop pouting." Ross frowned. "Everyone down there must be wondering what's going on."

Ross sighed. "Riker..." He suddenly got an idea and moved closer to his soulmate. "Are you craving something?" He asked, leaning down and brushing his lips against Riker's.
"You." Riker admitted, looking at Ross with his puppy dog eyes.
Riker nodded, and made grabby hands at Ross.
"Well," Ross got off the bed. "Come get me." He held his arms out, walking backwards to the door.
Riker's eyes narrowed at Ross, and he turned away from him on the bed and pouted again.
Ross frowned and folded his arms. "You don't wanna be babied but you act like a baby." He muttered, leaning against the wall near the door. "If you want me come get me. If not, I'm going out." Riker pouted for a minute, before standing up and walking to Ross.
Ross smiled and slowly moved over to the door. "Follow me downstairs?"
"Fine." Riker pouted, "But I'm sitting on your lap for at least the next hour." Riker followed Ross back downstairs.
"Hey guys." Ross said once he and Riker and got back downstairs. He sat on the couch and gestured Riker to come. Riker sat on Ross' lap, and buried his face in the crook of Ross' neck.
Ross wrapped his arms around him and gave him a kiss on the head. "I love you."
"I love you too." Riker mumbled, nuzzling closer. He left a little kiss on Ross' neck.
Ross smiled and pulled him closer.
"I absolutely ship Rikoss." Addie whispered to Becca.
"I know aren't they adorable?" Becca whispered back.
"Very." Addie smiled.
"Should we start making the plans about the welcome home party?" Ellington asked Rydel.
"Not yet. Becca and I decided to start tomorrow. Plus we wanted Riker's help, and..." she glanced at Ross and Riker. "Somehow I doubt he's leaving Ross' side tonight."
"Yeah I can see that." Ellington said, looking at the soulmates. "So Mei-Lee knows everyone now, what are we planning to do?"
"I don't know. I figured we could just hang-out for a while. She can get to know them better." Rydel said.
"Yeah, that's a good idea." Ellington agreed and then turned to his daughter. "Mei, how much do you enjoy everyone's company?"
"I love my family." Mei-Lee said with a smile.
Rydel smiled, "And you still haven't met daddy's side of the family."
"Really?" Mei-Lee asked.
"Yeah, you'll get to meet them soon." Ellington told her. "Do you want to hang around everyone here first, sweetie?"
"Yes!" Mei-Lee said. She started running around and hugging everyone. She hugged Mark last, and then just sat down in his lap. Rydel laughed.
Mark chuckled. "Oh Mei. The others might get jealous."
"Don't care. I want Grandpa." Mei-Lee said. Becca rolled her eyes. Rocky shot her a look, and she rolled her eyes at Rocky.
Mark smiled. "Alright then."
"Bec?" Addie asked. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing. Absolutely nothing." Becca said, acidly. "I'm going to go. I'm sure Emelia needs me."
"Oh." Addie frowned. "Okay, but if there's anything wrong, please tell me."
"Why don't you come with me?" Becca asked.
"Yeah." Addie smiled. "I think I'll just come with you since I'm not really close to everyone here...Is Rocky coming with you too?"
"Yeah, Rocky you come too. Ryry, are you coming or staying?" Becca asked.
"Yeah, I'm coming too." Ryland said, taking Addie's hand.
Addie smiled at him and turned back to Becca. "Okay, then let's go."
"Alright." Becca said. "Mei, can I have a hug?" Mei-Lee climbed off Mark's lap and hugged first Becca, then Rocky, then the other two.
"Bye cutie." Addie smiled.
"Behave." Ryland joked.
"I will. Love you!" Mei-Lee said, going back to Mark's lap.
Becca and Rocky waved to everyone else, and then the four of them left.

"Riker?" Ross whispered, running his hand through his soulmate's hair.
"Mmm?" Riker hummed back. He kissed Ross' neck again, and nuzzled it with his nose.
"Let's go upstairs again." Ross told him. "I wanna cuddle."
"Kay." Riker said, getting off Ross. "Night everybody."
Mei-Lee ran and hugged Riker. "Night Uncle Rikey. Love you."
"Love you too, Mei." Riker said, kissing the top of her head. He turned to Ross, "Let's go."
"Yeah." Ross stood up. "Night guys." He followed Riker up the stairs.
"Cuddles?" Riker asked, as soon as he closed the door.
Ross nodded and laid on the bed. He opened up his arms. "Come here."
Riker jumped on the bed, and snuggled into Ross a big smile on his face.
"Someone's happy." Ross laughed, giving his soulmate a peck on the lips.
Riker pouted, "I want real kisses."
Ross smiled and turned so he was facing up. He held his arms out again. "Then come here and we can have a real kiss." Riker moved closer to Ross. Ross leaned in and kissed him on the lips, wrapping his arms around his soulmate's neck to pull him closer. Riker moved his hands to Ross' waist and pulled him even ran his fingers through Riker's hair, tugging slightly. Riker moaned against Ross' lips, and gripped his soumate's hips tighter. Ross moaned at the contact and let his hands wander under his soulmate's shirt. Riker moved his hands under Ross' shirt, and traced the muscles in his back. Ross moaned at the feeling of his soulmate's hand tracing his back. Riker kissed down Ross' neck. "I love you, baby so much."

"I love you too, so much." Ross moaned, arching his head back. Riker pulled Ross' shirt up, and started kissing down his chest, sucking little love bites in some places Ross whimpered, and moaned at the feeling of his soulmate's lips. Riker sucked a dark mark just above the waistband of Ross' pants.

Ross whimpered. "More." He breathed out. Riker pulled Ross' pants off, and started to rub his length through his underwear, as he sucked another mark across from the first one.
"Baby." Ross moaned and gripped the sheets. "M-More." Riker pulled off the underwear, and took Ross' length in his mouth. Ross let out a small gasp at the contact, and arched his back. Riker hollowed his cheeks and drink even lower down.
"Riker." Ross moaned. "Fuck me."

Riker let Ross slip out of his mouth, and sat back, "But I don't want to hurt the baby."
Ross looked up at him, pouting with his puppy dog eyes. "More." Riker went to the drawer, and got out the bottle of lube. He squirted some on his fingers, and gentle started pushing one into Ross.
Ross gripped the sheets and adjusted himself. "M-More."
Riker took Ross' length back in his mouth, and traced the vein along the underside as he slowly added a second finger.

Ross shuddered as Riker was tracing him, and moaned. "Baby.." Riker hummed around Ross' length.
Ross gasped and moaned. "I'm close baby."
Riker moved his fingers a bit deeper and faster, and sunk down so that Ross' length was all the way in his mouth
"Oh, fuck, Riker.." Ross moaned as he started to cum.
Riker swallowed everything, and moved back up next to Ross.
Ross leaned in and kissed him on the lips. "I love you."
"Love you too." Riker said, kissing him again.
Ross kissed him again. "Love you more."
"Impossible." Riker said, kissing him back.
"Nothing's impossible." Ross smiled.
Riker shook his head. "Your crazy."
"I'm your crazy." Ross grinned.
"Wouldn't have it any other way." Riker said, smiling.
"Let's cuddle and then go to sleep." Ross said, pulling the covers over them.
"Yay cuddles!" Riker said, sleepily. "You little spoon or big spoon?"
"Your spoon." Ross smiled, wrapping his arms around his soulmate.
Riker giggled, and wrapped his arms around Ross.
Ross gave him a kiss on the cheek. "Tired baby?"
"Yeah." Riker said, his eyelids already starting to close. He yawned and snuggled closer to Ross. "I love all three of you."
"I love all three of you too." Ross whispered. He waited for his soulmate to fall asleep, before closing his eyes and falling asleep too.

"So are you going to tell me why you seem upset?" Addie asked Becca while they were walking in the hospital towards the babies' room.
Becca explained everything that Mark had done, and how he'd acted. "But now everyone's forgiven him just like that." she snaps her fingers. "I mean even Rocky forgave him, which is why he was sleeping on the couch last night."
Addie blinked. "Woah that's a lot of stuff. Um well you've known him longer than me, so do you think he's being honest with the apology or not? And is it really that bad to forgive him?" She asked.
"I don't know. I just don't trust him. And I don't know if it's so bad to forgive him per se. It's more just how quickly everyone forgave him." Becca explained.
"And that's a problem to you because..?" Addie asked again.
"Because how can you know that he honestly means it after five seconds? And what's to keep him from changing his mind again?" Becca said.
"That's true..." Addie said. "If I were you I'd probably think that too."
"What are you girls talking about?" Ryland asked, turning to them.
"Your dad." Becca grumbled.
"My dad?" Ryland asked. "What about my dad?"
"About what he did." Addie said. "That's all."
"But we're over it." Ryland told her. "We forgave him already so what's there to talk about?"

"Not all of us have forgiven him." Becca said tersely.
"Why not?" Ryland asked, folding his arms. "It's not like he did anything to you."
Addie took out her phone and started opening and closing apps to avoid the tension.
"He tried to hurt my best friend. And threatened my soulmate. I take that seriously. Excuse me for not being able to forget it like that." Becca said, angrily.
"Well he apologized already so what's your big deal?" Ryland asked, definitely angry too. "He's your own father-in-law anyway!"
"Guys please don't fight." Addie tried.
"But he didn't prove he's changed. I can't trust him yet." Becca said, angrily. "Stay out of this Addie.
"He did! He changed his mind about making Ross has an abortion!" Ryland exclaimed. "Even Mei-Lee likes him, why can't you?"
Addie sighed and walked off.
"He said he changed his mind. He hasn't physically shown in actions that he's changed." Becca said.
"He didn't show any problems when Ross and Riker did their usual couple stuff or whatever." Ryland said.

"Anybody can act Ryland. Think about that." Becca said. though, so I'll still be on.]
Ryland rolled his eyes. "He's not acting. You're just thinking that."
"Mhm. Prove it." Becca said, crossing her arms across her chest.
"You want ME to prove the my DAD changed?" Ryland asked incredulously. "How am I supposed to do that? Why can't your soulmate prove it to you instead?"
"Your the one who's arguing about it." Becca said, "You believe it so much prove it."
"You know what? I don't care what you think about him." Ryland said. "He's my dad. I know him much better than you. Besides, it's just your stupid hormones making you think like that."
Becca took two steps forward and slapped Ryland across the face. "Don't ever talk to me again. And you stay away from Addie, or you won't live to see tomorrow."
"Fine, I don't need you in my life anyway!" Ryland said and stormed off.

Rocky walked back in from the cafeteria. "What'd I miss?"
Becca scowled at him. "Go find Addie. We're going home. I'll be in the car." She left.
"O...kay." Rocky said. He started looking around for Addie.

Apparently Addie decided to go wait in the lobby. She stood up when she saw Rocky coming towards her. "Becca asked you to find me so we can go home?" She asked.
"Yeah. Do you know what happened?" Rocky asked, "She seemed really upset."
"She and Ryland argued about your dad. I tried to stop their argument, but she told me to stay out of it." Addie told him. "So I left."
Rocky sighed, and pinched the bridge of his nose. "Please tell me your kidding." A commotion was heard, since they were near the ER. Rocky turned white as a sheet when he saw Becca being brought in.
Addie turned and gasped when she saw her. She immediately ran up to her. "Oh my gosh what happened?" She asked the doctor and nurses.
"She's having a miscarriage." the nurse said. "Only family allowed."
"We are family." Rocky said. "I'm her husband, and this is her cousin."
"Alright." the nurse said.
"She can't lose her baby." Addie said. "Oh my gosh Becca."
"The argument must've put too much stress on her body." Rocky whispered.
"No.." Addie gasped. "No, Becca, oh God. This can't be happening!"
The nurses and doctors rushed Becca into the operating room. Rocky's knees buckled, and he hit the floor sobbing.
Addie knelt down next to him. "Rocky.." She sighed, even with her own tears running. "I know my cousin, she's strong."
"That was our kid." Rocky sobbed, "Our son."
"I know." Addie said. "I know they mean a lot to you. They mean a lot to me too. They have to pull through."
Rocky lay crumpled, sobbing. "Will you call my family?" he asked, handing her his phone "I'm too much of a wreck."
'As if I'm not.' Addie thought but took the phone anyway. "Okay." She decided to call Riker first since he's Becca's best friend.

"Hello?" Riker mumbled sleepily as he picked up his phone. He felt Ross' arms tighten around him.
"Riker?" Addie asked. "It's Becca, she's having a miscarriage. Rocky wanted me to tell you guys."
"What?!" Riker asked, shooting up in bed. "Alright, we're on our way." he hung up, and started running around looking for his clothes.
Ross woke up and saw his soulmate running around. "Riker?" He yawned. "What are you doing?"
"Becca's having a miscarriage! We need to get to the hospital!" Riker said, throwing on his shoes.
"What?" Ross asked. He got off the bed and began putting on his clothes and shoes. "Alright come on!"

Addie decided to call Rydel next.
"Hello?" Rydel asked, yawning.
"Rydel, it's Addie." Addie said. "Becca's in the hospital, she has a miscarriage. Rocky asked me to tell you guys."
"What?! Okay. We'll be there as soon as we can." Rydel said. She hung up and shook Ellington. "Wake-up, Ell! We need to go. We've gotta wake-up Mei-Lee.
Ellington woke up. "What? What's wrong?"
"Becca's having a miscarriage." Rydel said. She started grabbing things. "Go wake up Mei, please Ell. We need to go."
"She what?" Ellington asked. He started gently shaking his daughter awake. "Mei, sweetie wake up."
"Auntie Becca's in the hospital." Ellington told her. "We have to go there now sweetie."
"What happened? Is Aunt Becca okay?" Mei-Lee asked. "Daddy carry me." She held her arms up so Ellington could pick her up.
He picked her up into his arms. "Auntie Becca might lose her little baby, sweetie." He got off the bed. "I need to change, will you sit here for a minute?"
"Yes." Mei-Lee said, quietly. Rydel ran in. "Come on Ell, hurry up! We've gotta go."
Ellington put Mei-Lee on the bed and got changed, before picking her up again. "Alright let's go."
They ran out the door, and headed toward the hospital.

Addie called the Lynches' house phone next, because she wasn't sure to call Stormie or Mark.
"Hello?" Stormie asked, answering.
Rocky tapped Addie's shoulder. "Make sure my dad knows too please."
Addie nodded at him. "Can you please put me on speaker?"
"Sure, sweetie. Just one minute." Stormie said. She got Mark's attention and waved him over, putting the phone on speaker. "Okay Honey, me and Mark are both here."
"Okay." Addie sighed. "Becca's having a miscarriage. Rocky asked me to call you guys."
"What?" Mark asked. "How did that happen?"
"She was arguing with Ryland about not supposed to forgive you yet." Addie said just as Ryland walked into the house.
"We'll be there soon." Stromie said, and hung up.
"Mom, dad, what's wrong?" Ryland asked.
"Ryland, what did you and Becca argue about?" Mark asked, still remaining calm.
"She's not happy we all forgave you, dad." Ryland told him. "I just told her to keep her opinions to herself."
"Ryland, was she trying to force you to not forgive your dad? Or was just saying that she wasn't going to?" Stormie asked.
"She said she wasn't going to." Ryland said. "But she said dad didn't actually change. She said he only changed his mind." He turned to Mark. "But you did change, right? I know you're not just acting like you did."
"Ryland, if she was saying that, you really shouldn't have argued with her." Mark told him. "She wouldn't forgive me directly, I know that."
"But she shouldn't have actually told me to prove you changed!" Ryland said. "Why aren't you glad that I stood up for you? Why did you guys even start asking me about it?"
"Because Becca's miscarrying her baby, because you put too much stress on her." Stormie said. "And your father's right Ryland you shouldn't have been arguing about it in the first place."
"It's not my fault she's so damn stubborn." Ryland said. "What I told her was true anyway, that it was because of her hormones."
"Ryland Michael Lynch, you told her what?" Mark asked. "We're going to the hospital and you're going to apologize to her when she wakes up!"
"No way I'm going to do that. It's not my fault." Ryland folded his arms. "Besides, she doesn't want me to talk to her again anyway."
"Honey, every woman says stuff like that, because of hormones. And one thing you never do is tell a woman she thinks something because of her hormones."

"Yes so you have to apologize to her, Ryland." Mark told him. "And don't make another argument."
Ryland sighed. "Fine."
"Let's go. I'm sure Rocky's in hysterics." Stormie said, frowning. "My poor baby."
"Okay mom." Ryland said.
Mark grabbed his keys. "Alright come on." They left to the hospital.

Addie handed Rocky his phone back. "I just called everyone. They'll be here soon." She sat down on the floor and leaned on the wall.
"They've gotta be okay." Rocky whispered.
"I know, they have to be." Addie nodded. She hesitated before pulling Rocky into a hug. "They should pull through, they should be okay. She can't lose the baby."
Rocky hugged her back. "Thanks, I needed that."
"I know you did." Addie said. "But I needed that too. She's my cousin. And that baby inside her will be my nephew. I can't lose them either."
Rocky hugged Addie again. "They're gonna be okay."
"I know." Addie sniffled. She pulled away from the hug when she heard footsteps and familiar voices.
"Hey, guys." Riker said, coming over, and pulling first Rocky then Addie into a hug.
"Hi." Addie said.
Ross went and hugged them too. "Hey, we're sorry about what happened. Where's Becca now?"
"In the operating room." Rocky said, solemnly. Riker sat down, next to Rocky, and pulled Ross onto his lap.
"What happened?"
"She and Ryland had an argument." Addie told him. "She didn't want to forgive your dad yet and he wasn't happy about it. I don't know what happened next. She told me to stay out of it when I wanted to stop them."
Riker shook his head. "Becca's always been stubborn. Even when she knows she's wrong. She doesn't like people telling her what to do."
"She is." Addie agreed. "But I don't blame her. Or Ryland. I don't blame anyone, but they shouldn't have argued, although they didn't know it would happen. It's just..." She sighed and buried her face in her hands.
Rocky placed a hand on Addie's back. "It's okay, Addie. We've got to think positive."
"Uncle Rocky!" Mei-Lee called running straight to Rocky. Rocky smiled, and picked her up. "Hey, peanut."
"Hey guys." Ellington said, walking towards them.
"Hi Mei, hi Ell, hi Rydel." Addie said, looking at them.
"Hi guys." Ross smiled.
"Uncle Rocky did you know I have a pretty princess room? Mommy and Daddy made it for me." Mei-Lee said.
"Really?" Rocky said.
"Uh-huh." Mei-Lee said. She continued chattering.
"Mei, come here sweetie." Ellington said. "Uncle Rocky's kinda tired."
"No, please Ell. She's the only thing keeping me together right now." Rocky said, hugging Mei-Lee gently.

"Alright. Stay with uncle Rocky." Ellington smiled. "How's Becca?"
"We don't know yet." Addie said. "She's still in the operating room."
Stormie ran into the waiting room, and went to Rocky and hugged him tightly.
"Hey, mom." Rocky said. "Hey dad." he said, looking at Mark. He ignored Ryland.
Mark gave him a hug. "Hey, is she alright?"
Ryland knew Rocky was ignoring him and just rolled his eyes.

"We don't know." Rocky said. "We haven't heard anything."
"She'll be fine." Ryland said, not really showing any signs that he cared.
"Ryland!" Ross hissed.
yland rolled his eyes at him.
Addie looked over at them and shook her head.
"I'm sorry about your soulmate, Addie. He appears to have turned into a class A..."
"Language." Rydel interupted.
"You know what I was gonna say." Rocky said.
"Knock it off, Ryland, Rocky." Mark told them.
"Of course Rocky would choose his wife instead of his brother." Ryland said, rolling his eyes again.
"Guys please you two can't fight too." Addie said, shaking her head.
"Of course I'm going to choose my wife over you!" Rocky said, "She's my wife!"
"Both of you stop it." Riker said.
"Stay out of this Riker. This whole thing is his fault." Rocky said, glaring at Ryland.
"No it's not, because it's her own fault she's too damn stubborn!" Ryland exclaimed. "And you know who else's fault this is? It's yours because if you never even fucked her up too soon she wouldn't have her stupid hormones!"
Addie gasped. "I can't believe he just said that."
Rocky set Mei-Lee in Addie's lap, and moved in front of Ryland. "You wanna repeat that?"
"Don't listen to this, sweetheart." Addie covered Mei-Lee's ear immediately.
"I said, if you hadn't fucked her up too soon she wouldn't have her hormones!" Ryland said. "Now what, you're gonna slap me like she did? Or what else? Hm?"
Rocky punched Ryland square in the jaw, and then in the eye. "I don't even know you anymore." he spat.
Ryland held his jaw and sent daggers to Rocky. He punched him back, hitting him square on his eye.
Addie shook her head and got up, carefully picking Mei-Lee up with her. "She's not supposed to see this. And I don't want to. Is it okay to take her to the play area?"
Ellington nodded, still staring at Rocky and Ryland.
Rocky held his eye for a minute, before punching Ryland right in the gut. "Get out."
"I will, and you get out of my life!" Ryland yelled, before shoving him and walking off.
"What was that?" Mark asked Rocky. "You yell at your brother but you don't punch him!"
"Nobody talks about my wife like that dad." Rocky said. "Would you be able to control your temper if one of your brothers said something about mom?"
"No but I certainly wouldn't punch them just like that." Mark said. "Or at least, I wouldn't punch them three times."
"If Becca finds out about this..." Ross whispered to Riker, sighing.
"I know." Riker whispered back.
Rocky shook his head. "Look you may not like what I did, but you can't do anything about it. I don't need a lecture, so just drop it."
"You're going to fix things between you and him." Mark told him. "He's your brother."
"Why should I? He put my wife in the hospital! And he doesn't even feel remotely sorry. Why should I?" Rocky said.
"Because that's the right thing to do." Mark said. "It won't be fixed unless one of you fix it, and in this case it should be you."
"Just solve things, Rocky." Ross sighed. "But dad, it'll take time cause he's still stressing out about Becca."
Mark nodded. "I know. But he needs to fix it.

"I'll think about it." Rocky grudgingly agreed.

Addie set Mei-Lee down in the pool of balls. "Have fun there, Mei."
Mei-Lee looked around the ball pit. She picked up one of the balls and handed it to Addie.
Addie smiled, taking the ball. "Thank you, Mei. What do you want me to do with it?"
"I thought it would make you smile." Mei-Lee shrugged, with a smile.
Addie smiled wider. "Well it did, Mei-Lee. Thank you. So tell me about the princess room you have."
Mei-Lee told Addie all about her princees room, and all her new clothes, and how mommy and daddy were going to buy her pandas and duckies.
"Aww mommy and daddy are so nice." Addie said. She eventually went into the pool and played around with Mei-Lee.
"Can we go see daddy?" Mei-Lee asked.
"Of course." Addie nodded. "But we'll see if uncle Ryry and uncle Rocky are still..um, quarreling, then I'll call your daddy here. Do you want up or to walk?"
"Uppy!" Mei-Lee said clapping.
Addie picked her up. "You're such a cutie." She said and started walking back to the hall.

Just as they made it back the doctor came out.
Everyone stood up.
"How is she?" Addie was the first to ask although she just got there.
"I'm afraid Mrs. Lynch lost the baby." The doctor said. "She's still unconscious. She should wake up anytime now. We need to keepher over night just to be sure that the bleeding doesn't start up again. I'm very sorry for your loss." He left. Rocky turned and punched the wall.
"Damn it!" he said, shaking his hand.
"No." Addie gasped. "She can't- She lost- No!" She handed Mei-Lee over to Ellington and ran into the girls' bathroom, crying her eyes out.
Riker got up, and followed, Addie. He knew it was the girl's bathroom, but he really didn't care right now.
"Addie?" he called.

"This is the girls' bathroom, Riker. Leave me alone." Addie sniffled from inside one of the stalls.
"No, I'm not going to leave you alone." Riker said, "And I'm well aware it's the girl's bathroom.
"Ross needs you." Addie said so that he left, because she desperately needed to rinse off the blood flowing down her wrist. Riker opened and closed the door, so it sounded like he left, and waited for Addie to come out. Addie slowly came out. She didn't see Riker, and went to the sink to rinse off, but gasped when she saw him from the reflection in the mirror.
"Hello." Riker said, smiling sadly at Addie. He walked over to her, and looked at the cuts on her wrists. "You too?"
Addie sobbed and nodded. But then she realized, "Who else?"
"Rocky." Riker said, He took some soap and started gently cleaning the cuts. "You know this is bad, right?"
"I don't really care." Addie said, wincing. "But you can't tell anyone, especially Becca."
"I can't promise that." Riker said, "I won't tell her unless I have to though." He moved to the first aid kit on the wall, and got out some gauze, and started wrapping it around Addie's wrist. "Do you want to talk about it? It'll help."
"Thank you." Addie said, referring to her wrists. "But you can't tell anyone at all. And no, I don't want to talk about it. You won't understand."

"Try me." Riker said, standing in front of the door.
Addie sighed. Becca told her once about how stubborn Riker was, so she knew she wouldn't win this. "Becca is the closest relative I have. She means a lot to me. She's always been there when nobody else had. Now she's lost her baby, and I know she'll be really upset when she finds out. And then there's also that argument she had with Ryland, and his fight with Rocky - her husband and soulmate. I don't want to have to choose between my cousin - practically sister - or my soulmate!" She began sobbing again. "I can't lose anyone else. My mom's gone and my dad's never around. She's the one who's always there for me."
Riker hugged Addie tightly. Once she'd calmed down a little he said, "Your right I definitely don't understand. And I'm not going to pretend to. But I do know, that Becca is going to need you, and Rocky. She's gonna be ticked at Ryland, and she has a right to be. But Ryland is your soulmate, and he needs to realize that he's partially to blame for this. So, my advice don't choose. Just be there for both of him, because knowing Ryland he's going to take it really hard when he finally calms down enough to realize what happened. They all need you Addie. But you need someone too. Don't hesitate to call up me or, Ross if you need us. We're here for you."
"Thank you." Addie sniffled. "I'm glad you're Becca's best friend. I know I'm going to be there if they need me. I just don't want anything else to go wrong. And I think that it's my fault this happened because if I never came here, Ryland wouldn't know I'm his soulmate, we wouldn't have gone to check on Emelia, they wouldn't have that argument. But thank you anyway." She gave him a small smile.
Riker grabbed her face so she was looking right in his eyes. "This is in no way your fault do you understand me. You can't believe that and I won't let you. This is not your fault."
"Okay." Addie said although she didn't actually believe it.
"I'm going to keep saying it until you believe it." Riker said, seriously.
"I do believe it." Addie said, obviously lying. "You should go. Like I said before, Ross probably needs you right now."
"You know I can tell your lying." Riker said, "It's like a super power. That's what Becca calls it. She calls it "our super power" because we can both do it." His phone went off. "Becca's awake."
"Then let's go see her." Addie said, wiping her tear streaks away. "If anyone asks, just tell them I needed some time alone. Because nobody needs to know. I'm still that perky girl. Alright?"
"Alright." Riker said, hugging her. "Let's go."

They went back to the hall to everyone else.
Ross saw Riker and went up and hugged him. "Missed you. What happened?"
"Nothing, I was just talking with Addie." Riker said, hugging him back.
"Oh, is she okay?" Ross asked. "I mean, she is her closest cousin from what I heard."
"What are you two waiting for? Let's see Becca." Addie said, smiling.
"She's fine." Riker said.
"Only three people." the nurse said.
"Me, Addie, and Rocky." Riker said. "Sorry, baby."
"Don't be sorry, I understand." Ross smiled. "Go see her. I can go with mom and dad after Rydel, Ell and Mei."
"Becca?" Addie asked, walking over to the bed. "Hi. How are you feeling?"
"I feel fine. What happened?" Becca asked, looking around.
"Becca..." Addie sighed. "You had a miscarriage and.." She shook her head and looked at Riker. "Can you tell her?"
Riker took Becca's hand and knelt down to her level.
"Rike?" Becca asked looking at him fearfully.
"Bec, you lost the baby, and the doctor said, you won't be able to have anymore." Riker said, sadly. Becca looked at him horrified. She shook her head in disbelief, a sob escaping her lips. "Rocky." she got out. Rocky moved to her side, and held her. She sobbed into his chest.
"I'm sorry, Becca." Addie said, sadly. "This shouldn't have happened to you."
"It's all my fault." Becca said, sniffling. "I shouldn't have argued with Ryland. I should've just let it go. I killed my baby."
"Becca, no." Addie said. "You didn't kill him. It's not your fault at all. You didn't know what would happen. And you were just standing up to your own opinion. You were being cautious. It's not your fault, Bec. Not at all."
"And it's no ones fault." Riker said.
"Where's Ryland?" Becca asked.
"He left." Addie sighed. "He um...yeah, he left." She looked at Rocky, as if asking whether or not to tell Becca what really happened.
Rocky nodded, slightly. Becca looked back and forth between them. "Well?"
"He got into a fight with Rocky and left." Addie told her.

"Rocky." Becca whined. She turned to Addie and Riker. "You two go find him and bring him here right now. And no Addie I am not going to hurt him."
"Okay." Addie said and turned to Riker. "Come on."
Riker followed Addie out the door. "Do you have any ideas where he is?"
"I don't know, you know him way more than I do." Addie said. "But if you're asking for my opinion, I think he would be somewhere like a small club or something. I really don't know. Or he could be at the ice rink...but there's no ice rinks in LA, are there? Or..I don't know!"
"I know where he went." Riker said. "There is one small ice rink in LA. I bet he's there!"
"Okay then we have to go there." Addie said. "Do you have your car? Or is it walking distance?"
"It's with in walking distance." Riker said, grabbing her hand, "Come on
"Alright." Addie followed him out.
They ran all the way to the ice rink. Riker saw Ryland and ran onto the ice. "Ryland!" he called trying to get his attention.
Ryland stopped and turned to look at him. "Riker? Wait Riker, get off the ice! Your baby!"
Addie went and ran onto the ice as well, carefully pulling Riker back. "You could slip and fall." She told him.
"I can take care of myself." Riker pouted. He turns to Ryland. "I got your attention."
"Sorry." Addie mumbled.
"Riker, you could've gotten my attention if you called me anyway." Ryland said. "Now what are you doing here?"
"Becca wants you." Riker said.
"Why?" Ryland asked incredulously. "She told me to never speak to her again and even to stay away from Addie or she said and I quote, 'I won't live to see tomorrow'. So why would she want me?"
"I don't know, but she just lost her baby. So can you please just come back with us?" Riker asked.
"She lost her baby?" Ryland gaped. "Wha- Why?"
"That's what happens sometimes when you miscarry." Riker said. "Sometimes they can't save the baby."
"And that's...oh my God." Ryland gasped. He stepped out of the ice and got rid of the skates. "Okay let's go." He said, acting normal although guilt was starting to form.
They went back to the hospital, and ran to Becca's room.
"Becca?" Ryland asked once he saw her.
Becca looked up, and Rocky glared. Becca saw the glare. "Rocky out...Everyone but Ryland out." Rocky and Riker left.

Addie left as well and Ryland sighed. "Becca, I heard about your baby. I know it means nothing now and you probably won't forgive me but I'm so, so sorry. I didn't mean what I said and I didn't mean to make you lose your baby."
Becca motioned Ryland over. "Come here."
Ryland bit his lip, and came a bit closer. Truth was, Becca slapped hard, and his jaw was still aching from Rocky's punch, and he really didn't want to get hit again.
When Ryland got close enough Becca pulled him into a tight hug. "I'm so sorry."
Ryland was shocked, but he hugged back. "It's mostly my fault. I'm sorry too. I really didn't mean it earlier. I'm so sorry."
Becca started crying and pulled Ryland closer to her. "Thank-you."
"No, thank you for forgiving me." Ryland said.
"Will you please, just hug me." Becca said. "I'm sure this is awkward, but please..."
"Of course. It's the least I could do." Ryland said and gave her a hug.
Becca tried to calm herself down. "This wasn't your fault Ryry. I'm so sorry that I argued with you. Can you ask Mark to come in? And I want you to stay."
"Okay." Ryland said. He went out and called his dad.
Mark went in with him. "You called me?" He asked Becca.
"I wanted to let you know that I forgive you, and I'm sorry. For the way I've acted." Becca said, starting to tear up again.
Mark smiled. "It's okay. I understand why you couldn't forgive me yet."
Becca held her arms open, "Both of you. Now."
Ryland and Mark looked at each other before giving Becca a warm hug.
Becca smiled hugging them both tightly.
"We're sorry." Mark told her. "And sorry about your baby."
"I know." Becca whispered.
They pulled away after a minute.
"I think everyone else wants to see you." Ryland told her.
"Should we leave now?" Mark asked.
"Yeah, can you send in Ell, Rydel, and Mei? I could use some cheering up." Becca said.

"Okay." Ryland said.
"We'll see you later." Mark said.
They walked out and called Rydel, Ellington and Mei-Lee.
"Hey!" Rydel said, opening the door.
"Hey, Delly." Becca said.
"Hey Bec, how are you feeling?" Ellington asked, setting Mei down to sit on the bed.
"Empty." Becca said honestly. She wasn't one for sugar-coating.
"Oh we're sorry." Ellington said.
"It's okay." Becca said tears in her eyes.
"Daddy, down." Mei-Lee said, wiggling in Ellington's arms.
"Yeah sweetie?" Ellington set her down.
Mei-Lee crawled onto Becca's lap. "I hope you feel better Aunt Becca." she hugged her.
"Thank-you, sweetie." Becca said. "Will you cuddle with me?"
"Of course." Mei-Lee said.
"Aww." Ellington smiled. He turned to Rydel. "Our daughter is so sweet."
"I know." Rydel said, smiling.
"So guys, tell me what's been going on since I saw you...five hours ago." Becca said, snuggling with Mei-Lee.
"Oh, well after you and the others left, Mei played around a bit, then we went to bed." Ellington said. "And then we got the call from Addie about you, and we came and, I'm pretty sure you know the rest."
"Yeah, I do." Becca sighed. She looked down and smiled. "I think someone was tired." Mei-Lee was sleeping.
Ellington looked down at her. "Well she is supposed to be sleeping. Should we take her out or is it okay if she stays with you here? You haven't seen Momma Stormie or Ross."
"Send them in will you?" Becca asked, smiling. "You can come get her when their done."
"Alright." Ellington said. "Come on Dels." He wrapped his arm around Rydel's waist as they walked out. Ellington called Stormie and Ross in.

"Oh, Becca." Stormie said, hugging Becca gently.

"Hey Bec." Ross gave her a hug as well. "I'm sorry about your baby."

"Thanks, Rossy." Becca said.
Ross smiled. "Looks like someone's enjoying being your company." He motioned towards Mei-Lee.
"Yeah." Becca said smiling, "She makes me feel better."
"That's good." Ross said. "How are you feeling?"
"Empty." she said, giving the same reply she gave Ellington and Rydel.
"I'm sorry, Bec." Ross hugged her again. "If only we could all make it better."
"Thanks guys." Becca said.
"You're welcome." Ross smiled. He looked at the time. "Do you need some rest now?"
"Yeah, can you have Rocky, Addie, and Ryland come in? And ask a nurse to bring me Emelia?" Becca said.
"Sure thing." Ross said. "Mom, can you ask the nurse and I'll get Rocky, Addie and Ryland?"

Yeah." Stormie said, leaving. Becca sat and waited for the others to come.
They went in a minute later. "You called us?" Addie asked.
"I want you all to stay with me." Becca said.
"Why us? Or at least, why me too?" Ryland asked. "I mean I get that you want Rocky and Addie cause they're your family but..yeah so why?"
"Because, your my family too." Becca said. "On both sides. Your my brother in law and my cousin in law. Plus, Addie's my best friend so your my best friend's husband. You mean a lot to me Ryry, regardless of what's happened."
"Thank you." Ryland said.
"Um, Becca?" Addie asked. "Not husband." She shook her head.
"He will be eventually. He's your soulmate." Becca said.
"Yeah." Addie said. "Since you want us to stay with you, what do you wanna do?"
"Just talk with me...about anything except today or how I'm feeling." Becca said. She wanted to be distracted.

"Okay. Um, since you're gonna be dischsrged tomorrow morning, do you have any plans on activities tomorrow?" Addie asked.
"Rest, and hang out with you guys and the rest of the family." Becca said. "Maybe do a bot of shopping for Emelia's room." Just then the nurse showed up with Emelia. She placed the baby in Becca's arms and left without a word. Becca held Emelia close to her chest and breathed in her baby fresh scent.
"She's so beautiful." Addie smiled, seeing the little baby. She looked up at Rocky. "Rocky, aren't you going to say something? You've been quiet."
"Um, I'm just kind of tired." Rocky mumbled.
"He's trying to get his foot out of his ass and apologize." Becca whispered to Addie.
"Oh." Addie whispered back. "Yeah I don't see that going well right now." She glanced at Ryland and Rocky.
Becca shrugged.
"Look, Ry." Rocky said. "I'm really sorry. I shouldn't have punched you. I stressed out, and I know that doesn't give me any right, but I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me eventually."
Ryland sighed. "I'm sorry too. I was being such a dick to you and Becca and I shouldn't have punched back. Of course I forgive you, if you forgive me too."
"Of course, bro." Rocky said. He held his arms open for Ryland to hug him. "Come on. Hug me."
Becca giggled. Rocky smiled, and winked at her.
Ryland smiled and hugged his brother.
Addie smiled as well. "Glad to see you two acting like real brothers now."
"They fight all the time. Even over the simplest things. I'm used to seeing them fight and make up by now. I think the longest they've ever been mad at each other was like five days." Becca said.
"Well, brothers fight I guess." Addie shrugged. "But tell me, what did they fight about for five days?"
"Ryland lost the TV remote." Rocky said.
"Um, it's more like I misplaced it." Ryland said.
Addie raised her eyebrows. "You two fought over that?"
"Yes." Rocky said seriously.
"They fight over the stupidest things." Becca said.
"Wow. Well then I guess I have to keep them away from each other when things are stressful." Addie said.
"We prefer nothing stressful happens again." Ryland told her.
"Yeah that would be better." She agreed.
"I agree." Becca said. "I have had enough lately. I just want to go home, and Emelia comes home day after tomorrow. So I can focus on that."
"We all can." Rocky said.
"Let's talk about the party you were gonna plan." Addie said. "Are you going to plan it tomorrow?"
"Oh! I need to do that!" Becca said. "I forgot all about it!"
"You need some rest, though." Addie said. "I can help plan it too if you want."
"Would you?" Becca asked, smiling.
"Of course I would." Addie said. "Who are you planning it with?"
"Rydel. We're doing a double welcome home for Mei-Lee and Emelia." Becca said.
"Okay I can talk to her later." Addie said.
Ryland got up from the chair and whispered to Becca, "We can make it a triple but Addie doesn't need to know. Because she's new here and kinda just joined our family. What do you think?"
"That's a great idea Ryry!" Becca squealed quietly.
"What's a great idea?" Addie asked, curious.
"Oh, I was thinking maybe we can have a huge layered cake too." Ryland said.
"Oh." Addie giggled. "Well share your ideas with us too, silly."
"Yeah." Ryland smiled.
Becca smiled at Ryland. She yawned.
"Rocky, would you put Emelia in her crib?" she asked.
"Sure." Rocky said. He laid Emelia down. "I think we're gonna go now babe." He kissed her forehead, "See you in the morning."
"Bye." Ryland said, giving her a quick hug.
"Bye Becca." Addie hugged her as well. "See you."
"See you guys." Becca yawned.
They left out the door.

Riker woke up early the next morning, ans ran straight for the bathroom.
Ross was awoken by the sound of the bathroom door, and immediately went there. "Riker?"
Riker groaned as he threw up again. He knew it wasn't morning sickness. He hadn't had morning sickness in a week, and Doctor McKessy had said, it only lasted a week in men.
Ross knelt down next to him. "Riker, oh my gosh, why are you throwing up? This isn't good, the morning sickness should be over by now."
"I know." Riker croaked. "Rossy, I don't feel good."
"Baby, I know you don't." Ross kissed his forehead. "Wait you're kinda warm. Should we go to the doctor?"
"No! No more doctors!" Riker said crossly.
"Okay but I need to know what's wrong with you." Ross said. "Do have a headache? Stomachache? Does anything hurt? Do you feel faint? Lightheaded? Anything? Or.." He kept asking on.

"My stomach is killing me, my head hurts, my nose is stuffed up, and I just wanna go back to bed and cuddle all day." Riker whined.
"Oh Rikey." Ross hugged him. "We can cuddle. But I think you have the flu. Do you still wanna throw up or can we go to our room?"
"No, I'm done I wanna go back to bed." Riker said, snuggling into Ross' chest. "But I don't want to move, and you can't carry me...Go get someone to carry me!"
"Who?" Ross asked. "Dad? Ryland? And Riker, it's okay, I can at least support your weight." He slowly got up.
"No! I wanna be carried!" Riker pouted.
Ross sighed. "Riker.." If his soulmate wants to be carried, that's what he'll get. "Fine." He picked Riker up before he could protest.
"Put me down!" Riker screeched. "Dad!" he called toward the stairs.
"Ssh." Ross shut him up by pressing his lips onto his soulmate's and kept carrying him to their room.
Riker pressed his lips back against Ross' his arms wrapping around his soulmate's neck. Ross licked Riker's bottom lip, begging for entrance.
Riker pulled back. "I don't want to get you sick too.
"I can be sick with you." Ross said, leaning in and kissing him again.
Riker smiled, and kissed back, opening his mouth to let Ross in. Ross smiled and started exploring Riker's mouth. Riker moaned against Ross' lips, and dug his fingernails into Ross' shoulders. Ross moaned at the feelings of his fingernails, but then he had to pull away when he felt a twinge of pain. He put Riker onto the bed and sat down, clutching his stomach.
"Ross?" Riker panicked, "What's wrong? Are you okay? I knew you shouldn't have carried me..."
Ross shook his head as the pain fades. "I'm okay." He smiled and kissed his soulmate again.
Riker pulled back, "Are you sure?"
Ross nodded. "Yeah, I'm sure. Can I kiss you again now?"
Ross leaned in and kissed him again. "Does this make you feel better?" He asked in between kisses.
"It makes me not think about not feeling well." Riker said.
"Then I'll keep your mind off it." Ross kissed him again, and ran his hand through his soulmate's hair.
Riker kissed back, and pulled Ross closer to him. He pulled back in shock. "You have a bump!" he said excitedly.
Ross looked down and grinned. "Oh great, now I'm gonna start gaining weight." He smiled. "But I can feel Anthony soon enough!" He moved his hand down and held his bump.
Riker cuddled closer to Ross. "You are so perfect." He leaned in and kissed him.
Ross shook his head. "I'm not. You are." He kissed back. Riker pulled Ross even closer. Ross smiled and wrapped his arms around Riker's neck. Riker pressed his lips to Ross'. Ross kissed him back passionately, and laid down, pulling him along. Riker moved his hands under Ross' shirt, running them over his slight bump. Ross shuddered at the touch and moved his own hands under the back of Riker's shirt, tracing his spine. Riker moaned against Ross' lips, and started tugging at Ross' shirt.
Ross took his shirt off and brought his own hands under Riker's, tracing his muscles. Riker moaned into the kiss. He kissed down Ross' neck sucking little marks as he went Ross arched his head up and moaned at the kisses his soulmate gave him. Riker kissed down Ross' chest and over his bump, leaving little open-mouthed kisses all over it.
"More.." Ross moaned and wrapped his legs around Riker's waist
Riker moved to Ross' pants, and pulled them off. He ghosted his hand over Ross' bulge and started kissing his way back up.
"Riker, more." Ross moaned, arching his back.
Riker slipped his hand into the waistband of Ross underwear, and slid his hand over Ross' length.
Ross bit his lip and bucked his hips. "Fuck me."
"Are you sure?" Riker asked. Ross nodded and moved so he was more comfortable on the bed.
Riker got the lube, and squirted some on his fingers. He gently inserted one into Ross.
Ross gripped the sheets and moaned. "Baby, I love you so much. More."
Riker slowly added a second finger, and took Ross back into his mouth. He ran his tongue along the underside of Ross' length. Ross moaned loudly and gripped the sheets tighter. He could feel his climax. Riker started scissoring his fingers.

"Riker." Ross moaned. "More, baby.."

Riker added a third finger, and started to gently move deeper.

"Riker." Ross whined, it was starting to hurt.
"What's wrong?" Riker asked, sitting up. He gently pulled his fingers out of Ross.
Ross shook his head. "It was a bad idea."
"Too much?" Riker asked.
"A little too much." Ross slowly sat up. "I'm sorry."
"It's okay. Are you okay?" Riker asked.
"It hurts a little, but I'm okay." Ross told him. "Can we just cuddle?"
"Of course." Riker said. He cuddled up to Ross. "Will you rub my stomach again?"
"Yeah." Ross smiled and started rubbing Riker's stomach in circles. "Better, baby?"
"Some." Riker said, cuddling closer.
Ross gave him a kiss on the cheek. "It'll get better. I promise. I love you."
"I don't wanna be sick anymore." Riker said burying his face in the crook of Ross' neck.
"Baby, I know." Ross said, wrapping his arms around him. "How do I make it better? I don't want you to be sick anymore too."
"Just stay with me." Riker said.
"Baby, I am staying with you." Ross said. "I love you."
"I love you too." Riker said.
Ross smiled and kissed his cheek again. "Do you want something to eat?"
Riker's stomach churned at the thought. "No. No food."
"Riker, you have to eat something." Ross frowned. "If you don't wanna be sick anymore you have to."
"No!" Riker said, rolling over.
"Riker." Ross sighed and climbed over him to the other side of the bed so they were facing each other. "Please?"
"No!" Riker said, and rolled back over.
Ross went back to his side of the bed. "Riker, please."
"No!" Riker said, and rolled back over. He felt his stomach lurch and ran toward the bathroom.
"Riker!" Ross ran in after him. "Riker?"
Riker ran straight to the bathroom, and threw up.
Ross knelt down next to him. "Baby, I'm sorry."
"It's not your fault. I just rolled too much." Riker said, leaning back.
"You wouldn't roll too much if I hadn't asked you to eat." Ross said, tears brimming his eyes. He hated to see his soulmate feeling sick. Plus, he was still so hormonal
"It's not you fault." Riker said, "Please don't cry. I hate it when you cry."
"I hate it when you're sick." Ross said, wiping his tears away. "I'm sorry, it's just the stupid hormones." He hugged him. "Do you still feel like throwing up?"
"No. I just wanna go back to bed again and cuddle...I want some tea." Riker said.
"You want tea?" Ross asked. "I'll make you some tea." He got up. "Come on, let's get you back to bed first."
"No! I want you to stay with you. I'm craving you." Riker said. "Have dad get my tea."
"Okay, I'll have to tell him first, okay?" Ross asked, slowly walking to the door.
"Just call from the top of the stairs." Riker whined, clinging to Ross.

"Riker, that's what I'm gonna do." Ross said. "But to do that I have to get out first, don't you think so?"
"Fine." Riker pouted. He let Ross up, and stood up himself. Then he attached himself back to Ross.
"Riker." Ross sighed. He shook his head and walked outside. "Dad could you get Riker some tea? He's being clingy and won't let me go." He called out.
"Sure thing." He heard Mark answer from downstairs.
"Am I really that bad?" Riker asked, his eyes filling with tears.
"What? Riker, no." Ross frowned and hugged him. "I didn't mean it like that, I mean it in a good way. I like you being clingy, it's adorable."
"Really?" Riker asked, looking at him.
"Yeah." Ross kissed his forehead. "I love everything about you."
Riker started crying, again. "I love you so much."

"I love you too. So much, baby." Ross said. "Ssh. Come on, let's cuddle on the bed."
Riker moved to the bed, and cuddled into Ross.
Ross wrapped his arms around his soulmate and pulled him closer.
Riker cuddled into Ross' chest. "Can I have that tea soon?"
"Dad should be here in a minute." Ross said.
A knock was heard on the door. "I got the tea." Mark said from behind it.
"Come in, dad." Ross said.
Mark went in and put the tea on the nightstand. "Everything okay?"
"I'm sick." Riker pouted, making grabby hands at the tea in Mark's hand.
Mark handed him the tea. "I'm sorry, get well soon."
"Dad, he needs a doctor." Ross said, giving Riker a look. "Maybe you can call one to come here cause he doesn't want to go?"
"Maybe." Mark said. "I'm sure I can."
"No! I don't want a doctor!" Riker said. "You said you wouldn't push it!"
"Riker, you need one." Ross said. "I don't want you to keep getting sick."
I'm going downstairs to check the phone numbers." Mark said, walking out.
"You said it was the flu!" Riker said.

"Yes, and it is." Ross said. "But you shouldn't be sick at all. Riker, please understand that I don't want you to get sick."

"People get sick! It happens!" Riker said.
"I know but I don't want you to be sick at all, especially during pregnancy." Ross said. Tears surfaced his eyes. "Can't you just understand that I love you so much I don't want you to feel sick. You said so yourself that you want to stop feeling sick. The doctor will help make that feeling go away. I wanted what's best for you."
"I know, but the doctor scares me." Riker said.
"Well which one is scarier, the doctor, or the risk of losing your baby because you're sick and too stubborn to go to the doctor?!" Ross exclaimed in frustration.
"Fine." Riker said.
"I'm sorry." Ross sighed.
"Will you stay with me?" Riker asked, looking at Ross pleadingly.
"Yes." Ross said. "I will."
"Okay." Riker said, then I guess I'll see the doctor.
Ross smiled and have him a kiss on the cheek. "Love you."
"Love you too." Riker said. "Now cuddle me!"
Ross wrapped his arms around his soulmate. "Aren't you going to drink your tea?"
"Yeah." Riker said, taking a drink of the tea. "I just can't drink it too fast. My stomach can't take it."
"Oh baby I'm sorry." Ross hugged him again.
"Cuddle with me." Riker said, "I want you."
"Okay baby." Ross wrapped his arms around his soulmate and pulled him closer.
Riker cuddled into Ross and waited for news from Mark about the doctor.
Mark came in two minutes later. "The doctor will be here in two hours."
"Okay, thanks dad." Ross said.
"Yeah." Mark said and walked out.
"I don't wanna see the doctor." Riker whimpered, cuddling closer to Ross.
"Riker, we talked about this." Ross said, getting up a bit. "Literally a minute ago."
"I know. I said I would see the doctor. Doesn't mean I have to want to or not complain." Riker said, crossing his arms across his chest.
Ross sighed. "You're not gonna stop complaining, are you?"
"No. And you can't make me." Riker said, pouting.

Ross stared at him for a while. "Fine." He folded his arms and turned around, rolling off the bed and sitting on the floor.
"I want cuddles." Riker said, trying to blink back tears. "You said, you would cuddle me. And you wouldn't leave me. Your too far away." He started crying.
"I would if you'd stop complaining." Ross said, moving further. "You don't know how stressful it is for me to be the one making sure everything's alright!"
"You think I don't know how stressful it is to make sure everything's okay?!" Riker screeched. "What about all the times I've chased after you because you just wouldn't talk to me!"
"Well you weren't being pregnant at 16 when you had to do that!" Ross exclaimed. "And did I ever even start crying just because you moved away?!"
Mark walked into the room at that point, hearing the small argument from downstairs. "What is going on here?"
"Riker's being such a baby who doesn't know how to be responsible." Ross folded his arms.
"Ross won't cuddle with me and he knows I'm scared." Riker said, with a choked sob.
Mark sighed. "One second, Riker." He knelt down next to Ross. "Ross, I know it's stressing but he's pregnant and sick, and you have to understand that. Okay?"
"I do understand. It's just so stressing." Ross said, blinking away his own tears.
"I know. Hold on, okay?" Mark said and got up. He sat on the bed next to Riker. "Riker, I know you're sick and pregnant, and it may seem to you like Ross doesn't understand, but he does. Don't put too much pressure on him because he's still a teenager going through all this. Okay?"
"I know. I'm not trying to put a lot of pressure on him. I'm just scared, and I don't like feeling scared. And scared, sick, and pregnant doesn't feel good at all." he said, still crying.
"I know." Mark said. "But there's no need to he scared. The doctor's going to help you stop being sick and keep you and your baby healthy."
Ross sniffled and climbed onto the bed, wrapping his arms around Riker. "I'm sorry."
"I'm sorry too." Riker said, burying his face in Ross' chest.
Mark smiled, seeing the two. He slowly got up, and left.
Ross kissed Riker's lips softly. "I love you."
"I love you too." Riker sniffled.
Ross pulled him closer. "We can cuddle now. It's okay, we have two hours. I really love you. Please don't cry."
Riker sniffled again, "Okay. I love you too."

"Becca, should we start planning the party now?" Addie asked when they got home.
"Yes!" Becca said, "Let's plan the party. I need to do something. This will be perfect."
"Do what?" Addie asked. "And yes, it has to be perfect for the two kids! Did you call Rydel already or do you want me to?"
"Could you? I need to go wake Rocky up." Becca said, heading toward the stairs.
"Sure." Addie smiled and took the phone. She dialed Rydel's number.
"Hello?" Rydel said.
"Rydel, it's me Addie." Addie said. "Um, I'm gonna be helping out with planning the party for Mei-Lee and Emelia."
"Yay! All of us girls, and we can have all the guys do the big stuff. Me and Ell will be over in like fifteen. We're dropping Mei off with Ell's parents. We were going to leave her with mom and dad, but Riker's sick so we're taking her to the Ratliff's." Rydel said.
"Great!" Addie said. "The coming over part, not the Riker's sick part. Okay, I'll tell Becca you're coming."
Rydel laughed, "I knew what you meant. Alright, see you soon Addie."
"Alright. See ya!" Addie said and hung up.
Becca came back downstairs, Rocky moving slowly behind her.
"I called Rydel already." Addie said, smiling. "Rocky, what's up?"
"It's morning." Rocky said, grabbing the milk out of the fridge.
"He's not a morning person." Becca informed her.
"Oh." Addie said. "Rydel and Ellington will be here in like fifteen minutes, by the way. She said they're dropping Mei off at the Ratliffs', cause Riker's sick."
"Riker's sick? He must've caught something at the hospital." Becca frowned. "I'll have to call him later and see how he's doing.
"Yeah, I hope he's okay." Addie said. "He's a really nice guy." She paused. "Who else is probably gonna help plan the party?"
"Ryland should be coming, but other than that no one. And Riker's the best." Becca said.
"Hey!" Rocky said.
"Next to my lovely other half over there." Becca said gesturing to Rocky.
"Aww." Addie smiled. "You two are so cute! Ryland should be here soon, he texted me."
"I'm here already." Ryland walked in through the door.
"Aww, look at you two." Becca cooed.
"Hey, Ry." Rocky said, from where he was sitting eating his cereal.
"Hey." Ryland smiled, putting an arm around Addie's shoulder. "How are you guys?" He kissed her hair.
"I'm good." Addie blushed.
"I'm...here." Becca said, pasting on a smile.
"I'm waking up." Rocky said.
"Okay, where's Rydel and Ell?" Ryland asked.
"They'll be here in probably ten minutes." Addie told him. She turned back to Becca and Rocky. "What should we do in the meantime?"
"Well, I'm going to make some pancakes." Becca said, moving swiftly to the kitchen. "Can't stand still. Gives you too much time to think."
Rocky got up from the table, and moved to the kitchen. "Babe, come here."
"Rocky, I've got pancakes to make." Becca said, keeping her voice steady as she kept working.
"Babe." Rocky said, turning her. She looked up at him with tear filled eyes. "Our baby." she choked out, before she collapsed into Rocky's chest, sobbing. "I know babe. I know." Rocky said rubbing her back.
"She's going to cry." Addie sighed. "I'll be right back." She went to the kitchen. "Becca?" She hugged her. "I'm sorry. I know it's really hard for you."
Becca moved from Rocky to Addie, and cried on her shoulder. Rocky rubbed her back, letting her know he was there.
"I'm sorry, Becca." Addie whispered, tightening the hug. "It shouldn't have happened."
"It's not your fault." Becca whispered back.
"I'm still sorry. I know how much that baby means to you and Rocky. You shouldn't have lost it." Addie said. She slowly pulled away from the hug. "I don't like seeing you so upset. I want you to be happy."
"I'm getting there. There's just going to be tears in between." Becca said.
"Hey guys!" Rydel said, appearing. "Ryland let us in." She saw Becca's tear-stained face, and hugged her. "Oh, sweetie."
"Hey, Delly." She saw Ellington. Rydel let go, and Becca ran to Ratliff, and hugged him.
Ellington hugged her back. "Hey, it's gonna be alright." He rubbed her back.
Ryland walked in and when he saw Becca, he hugged her too. "Hey, I'm sorry."
"I love hugs." Becca said, smiling when she pulled back. "They just make everything slightly better."
"That's good." Ellington smiled. "But it would be much better if we can make everything much better."
"Well, you do that just by being you." Becca said, pulling everyone into a hug.
"Things should be better, though." Addie said, trying to lighten the mood. "I mean, Emelia comes home tomorrow."
"Yes! I'm so excited for my baby to come home." Becca said, excitedly. "Especially since you guys haven't seen how big she's gotten. Well, Ryland and Addie have, but nobody else has."
"Well then I guess it'll be a surprise for us." Ellington shrugged. "Should we start planning now?"
"Yes!" Becca and Rydel squealed simatneously.
"Okay, well um, how many people should we invite?" Ellington asked. "Only close friends and family or should we make it a huge party?"
"Oh and what do you think the themes should be?" Addie asked. "I mean I got a few ideas in mind."
"I think only friends and family." Becca said.
"Yeah." Rydel agreed. "We don't want to overwhelm the kids."
Ellington nodded. "Okay, so one person can invite...three people max?"
"Yeah, that should work." Becca nodded.
"And the themes, I was thinking maybe zoo? For animals and gardens?" Addie asked. "Do you think that's good or too much?"
"It's perfect!" Becca said, clapping.
"Yay!" Addie smiled.
"Okay, the cake?" Ryland asked. "And decorations?"
"Well vanilla cake." Becca said, Rydel nodded. "We decided on green and blue for colors. "So ballons, plates, cups, and everything should be in blue and green. I think that's about it though."
"Okay, so we probably should go and buy the things." Addie said. "Cakes, decorations, and..?"
"Stuffed animals." Ryland said. "Maybe Addie and I can go buy the animals."
"Yeah." Ellington said. "Rydel, should we buy the cake?"
"Yeah!" Rydel said. Becca felt all her energy starting to drain.
Rocky took one look at Becca and said, "Ry can you get the decorations too. Becca needs to rest, and I really don't want to leave her alone."
"Yeah, of course." Ryland nodded.
"Bec, are you alright?" Addie asked.
"Yeah, it's just like you said. I need to rest." Becca said, smiling.
"Okay." Addie said. "We can start getting the things now?"
"Yeah. I think we should." Ryland said. "Okay to leave now?"
"Yeah. Have fun!" Becca said.
"Alright, babe let's get you up to bed." Rocky said, helping Becca up the stairs.
"Alright, bye guys." Addie smiled.
"Bye guys, see ya." Ryland said, walking out with Addie.
"Bye." Ellington said. He turned to Rydel. "Get the cake now?"
"Yeah. We can stick it in the fridge at home." Rydel said.
"Alright let's go." Ellington said.
"How big a cake do you think we'll need?" Rydel asked.
"I'd say three layers." Ellington said. "For three people. Ryland or Becca told you already right?"
"That's we're including Addie. Of course." Rydel said.
"Okay, so we should find the cake that's perfect for all three of them." Ellington said. "Where can we get that?"

"Probably some sort of custom cake store." Rydel said.
"Yeah, I think I know one near the house." Ellington said. "We can just go there."
"Okay!" Rydel said.

"It wasn't so bad, right Riker?" Ross asked once the doctor left.
"No I guess not." Riker said, snuggling next to Ross. "I still don't like doctors though."
"Yeah, but at least now we know that you really do only have the flu." Ross kissed his cheek. "Are you hungry or thirsty baby?"
"Can I have some more tea?" Riker asked softly. "But don't leave. I don't want you to leave." He grabbed Ross' arm and held it tightly.
"Then how do I get you the tea?" Ross asked. "Dad went to transfer the doctor payment. I'll only be a minute." He slowly slipped his hand out of Riker's.
"Then how do I get you the tea?" Ross asked. "Dad went to transfer the doctor payment. I'll only be a minute." He slowly slipped his hand out of Riker's.
Riker sat in bed for a minute without Ross, and then started to cry.
Ross came back literally a minute later, and frowned when he saw his soulmate crying. He placed the tea down on the nightstand and immediately hugged him. "Riker, please don't cry. I'm here now."
"Stop leaving me!" Riker said, hugging Ross back tightly.
"I didn't leave you." Ross told him. "I just went downstairs. I would never leave you. I love you."
"You went downstairs." Riker said, "You were too far away from me."
"You call that too far away?" Ross asked. "Let's see, how about back when you had DWTS rehearsals? Or what if I have Austin & Ally? Riker, I know you're craving me but this is a bit too much."
Riker started tearing up again. "You don't want to be around me?"
"What? No, that's not what I meant." Ross said. He sighed. "I should've been clearer. I meant that me being downstairs isn't as far away as what is really far away. And when I said too much, I meant you were practically squeezing me. I love being around you."
"Just not when I ask you too." Riker said, bitterly.
"Riker, I'm here right now." Ross told him. "I stayed with you most of the time you ask me too so please don't act like this."
"But I want you to stay with me all the time." Riker said.
"You know that's not possible right?" Ross asked. "What if I have to eat? Or use the bathroom? Or go to Austin & Ally? Or go to sleep?"
"Then I'll go with you." Riker said crossing his arms.
"You're never gonna let me be alone for even one second?" Ross asked.
"Not right now." Riker said. "I want cuddles."
"Okay." Ross laid down beside him and pulled him close.
"Will you tub my stomach again?" Riker asked.
"Of course." Ross said and started rubbing Riker's stomach in circles. "I hope you feel better. I love you."
"I love you too. I wanna feel better." Riker said.
"Tell me how to make you feel better." Ross said.
"Just stay right here with me." Riker said, "And don't go anywhere."
"Okay." Ross pulled him closer. "I'm not going anywhere."
"Good." Riker said, hiding his face in Ross' neck.
Ross gave him a kiss on the forehead. "I love you and I'll never, ever leave you. That's a promise."
"So tell me everything." Becca said happily.
"We got the cake." Ellington said. "Blue green, vanilla, three layers. The three names are written on the lowest layer so don't let Addie see it yet."
Just then Ryland and Addie walked in.
"We got the decorations." Ryland said, putting the box he was carrying down. "Blue and green balloons, strings, ribbons, all that stuff."
"And stuffed animals." Addie said. "And artificial flowers. Mostly blue and green."
"Yay! I'm so excited! This is going to be perfect!" Becca said, happily. Rocky smiled, he loved seeing his wife so happy. He didn't see her this way nearly enough anymore.
"It should be." Addie smiled. "Where should we keep these? And when should we start decorating?"
"Um, why don't you put them in the closet. And we can start decorating tomorrow morning. Except you, Addie will be helping me." Becca said.
Ryland picked the box up and placed it in the closet. "There."
"Help you with what?" Addie asked Becca.
"Getting ready, getting Emelia. Rocky has something to do tomorrow and can't help me" Becca explained. "So your going to."
"Uh-huh, what does he have to do that makes him can't go?" Addie asked. "I mean it's not that I don't want to help, but he's your husband."
"Rocky's gotta help me with gathering everything up." Ryland quickly said. "He and Ell both have to do it."
"Oh, okay." Addie shrugged.
"Yeah." Becca said, shooting Ryland a grateful look.
Ryland simply smiled at her.
Addie spotted the box of cake. "Ooh can I see the cake?"
"Nope. No one is allowed to see the cake till tomorrow." Ellington said. "Not even Becca or Rocky." That was a lie.
"Oh so it'll be a surprise?" Addie asked. "Exciting!"
"I know. I bet it's great." Becca said.
"Let's just re-check to make sure things are in order." Ellington said.
Addie clapped and grinned. "I'm so excited! Got a lot of energy in me! How many hours till tomorrow? I can't wait!"
"Excuse her, she had sugar earlier." Ryland playfully rolled his eyes.
"Ryland, I thought we discussed the sugar issue." Becca teased.
"I didn't know one pack of skittles could make her high immediately." Ryland said, thinking she was serious.
"I love skittles." Addie said. "Can we have them at the party tomorrow, Becca? Please?"
"Sure." Becca said.
"Yay!" Addie giggled. "Can we also have oreos? And m&ms? Oh, and also-"
"Alright. She took too much sugar." Ryland said, scooping Addie up. "I'll be right back." He carried her to the guest room.
"Bye!" Addie waved.
"That was...interesting." Ellington said. "Anyway, what time's the party?"
"Um, is ten late enough?" Becca asked. "A.M. of course."
"Ten's good to me." Ellington shrugged and turned to Rydel. "Is that okay, Dels?"
"Yeah sounds good." Rydel said.
"Alright." Ellington shrugged. "And the party's gonna be here, right?"
"Yeah." Becca said, nodding.
"Okay, then everything's in place." Ellington said just as Ryland got back.
"She asleep?" Becca asked.
"Hopefully." Ryland said. "You know she told me she didn't sleep last night, worrying about how you and Rocky are about everything. So how are you guys now?"
"We're okay." Becca said, frowning. "It's going to take sometime to get back to normal, but we're okay...I'm gonna go check on her." She got up and headed toward the guest room.
Addie was on the bed, cuddling with the little brown bear she got. It made her feel like a child again, with no worries. She heard footsteps and looked up to see Becca. "Hi."
"Hey." Becca said, sitting on the edge of the bed. She held her arms open. "Come here you."
Addie got up and hugged her. "Ryry told you?"
"Yeah. Honey, I'm fine. I'm sad, but that's just going to take sometime to heal. Don't worry about me okay, sweetie." Becca said, playing with Addie's hair.
"It makes me so sad that you lost your baby and not able to have anymore." Addie said. "If I hadn't come here then we wouldn't be at the hospital yesterday and the argument wouldn't happen. I destroyed a life before it was born."
"Honey, this is not your fault." Becca said, hugging her tighter. "Things happen for a reason, and actually...we were going to announce this tomorrow, but Rocky and I are already in the process of adopting another little girl. She's two her name's Ella. She's three."
"You two are?" Addie asked. "That's great." She smiled. "Emelia will have a sister so she won't be alone."
"Yep. We're talking about a couple more in a few years too." Becca said.
"That's so exciting." Addie said. "Will you adopt boys too? Wow the house will be crowded. You're gonna have a big family, I bet it's going to be really fun."
"Yes, we're going to have boys too." Becca giggled. "Rocky needs at least one other guys around."

"Yeah, I'm sure he will." Addie said. "You'll maybe have at least two girls and two boys then. How lucky."
"I know. I'm pretty excited." Becca said.
"I'm excited for you." Addie said. "At least you can still have kids this way."
"Yeah. Everything's working out." Becca said, smiling, "So you need to stop beating yourself up about it."
"Okay." Addie smiled. She hugged her again. "I love you sis- cuz."
"I love you too. Your my best friend." Becca said, kissing her forehead.
"You act like a sister to me." Addie said. "I want you to be my sister too."
"We will be sisters. Just as soon as you and Ryland get married. And I've always thought of you as my sister." Becca said.
"Thank you." Addie said. "You're the best." She paused. "You should probably go back to planning the party again."
"We finished. I'm all yours for the rest of the night." Becca said, situating herself on the bed.
"Okay." Addie took her bear. "Is my brown bear cute?" She asked to lighten up the mood more.
"Very cute. What's his name?" Becca asked.
"Bamboo." Addie giggled. "I don't know. First thing that came to my head."
Becca giggled. "Do you wanna get out of here for a while?"
Addie perked up. "Where?"
"I don't know. There's a mall open 24/7 about a half hour from here. You feel like shopping?" Becca said
"Yes!" Addie exclaimed. "I've been dying to do some shopping!"
"Well, then let's go. You get some money from Ry-ry and I'll get Rocky's Express card." Becca said. She heard the door close. "I think Rydel and Ell just left so it looks like it's just gonna be the two of us."
"Yup I guess just us." Addie said. "I have my own money so I'm not gonna ask Ryry."
"Alright." Becca said, she shrugged, and skipped downstairs.
Addie grabbed her bag and went downstairs as well. "We're going shopping!"
"I thought you were sleeping?" Ryland asked.
"Nope." Addie giggled.
"Let's go." Becca said, waving Rocky's Express card.
"Bye!" Addie said, pecking Ryland's cheek.
"Alright bye have fun." Ryland said.
"Come on." Addie grinned at Becca.
"Mall!" Becca said, running to the car.
Addie followed after her. "I'm so excited too! Last time I went to the mall to shop was like two months ago!"
"It's been so long for me...Since I found out I was pregnant with Emelia." Becca said, as she drove toward the mall.
"Well at least now we can shop!" Addie grinned.
"Yeah!" Becca said.
"Are the malls here as big as the ones we've been to?" Addie asked.
"Bigger." Becca squealed.
"Really?" Addie squealed as well. "I think I'm gonna spend like hundreds of dollars if that's true!"
"Oh, believe me you will." Becca said, as they parked the car. "Where are we starting?"
"I don't know." Addie shrugged. "But maybe, shoes? I don't know the stores here though."
"Shoes! Yes! Oh my gosh you can never have enough shoes. Come on you want shoes. I have just the store. Their expensive, but most stuff in Hollywood is. But their so cute." Becca said, as she started dragging Addie through the mall.
"Bec slow down!" Addie laughed, running along. "The shoes aren't going to run away."
"I know, I'm just so excited! I've missed hanging out with you." She stopped and hugged Addie. "I don't say it nearly enough, but I'm so glad your here."
Addie hugged back. "I've missed hanging out with you too and I'm also so glad to be here."
"Now, here's the shoes store." Becca said.
Addie took a look at the store and gasped. "There's so many kinds of shoes!"
"I know." Becca said.
"I'm gonna go look at some platform boots.." Addie said slowly, walking towards one part of the store. She turned around. "I'm not dreaming, am I?"
"No. I promise your not dreaming." Becca said
Addie smiled and pulled her along. "Come look with me!"

"I'm coming." Becca giggled behind her.

Addie took a pair of platform boots and then another pair of the similar type and handed it to Becca. "Let's try these!"
"Okay." Becca said, she tried on the boot. "What do you think? I like it, but I'm not a big fan of the beige color.
"Maybe try the brown one instead?" Addie asked, handing her the brown pair.
"Are there any black ones?" Becca asked.
"Yup right over.." Addie took a pair of black ones and handed it to her. "Here."

"I love black." Becca said, trying the boot on. "Oh definitely getting these. Don't you think?"

"Heck yeah!" Addie grinned. "I'm gonna get the brown ones. I love black too, but brown looks better!"
"What about sandals? Need any sandals?" Becca asked.
"Not really, but I could use a pair of flip flops." Addie said. "You need sandals?"
"Yes! I can finally see my feet again now. I want to take advantage of that!" Becca said.
"Okay." Addie laughed and walked with her to the sandals part. "So many options. Which one?"
"I don't know." Becca said, looking around.
Addie saw a pair of black and green flip flops with shimmering stars on the sides. She handed them to Becca. "This?"
"Those are more you than me." Becca said. She picked up a pair of completely glitter silver sandals and showed them to Becca. "Now these. These are me."
"Alright, then let's buy these too." Addie smiled.
"Yep! Ready to check out?" Becca asked.
"Mhm." Addie nodded.
Becca walked to the check out and paid for her shoes, and waited for Addie to check-out.
Addie checked out and paid, then walked out the store with Becca. "So now, clothes?"
"Yes! Plus, they have their first interview with their soulmates in a couple weeks, we can pick up out dresses for that too!" Becca said.
"Yeah." Addie smiled. "Wait...but Ryland technically hasn't gotten his mark yet so would I even be included?"
"Yeah! He tweeted about you guys like the morning after it happened didn't you know?" Becca asked.
"Oh, no I didn't know." Addie said. "I rarely check twitter these days."
"Too much going on I know the feeling." Becca said.

"Yeah." Addie sighed. She looked up and saw a store. "Is this the one that sells the dresses?"
"Yep. The best dresses ever in my opinion." Becca said, opening the door. The only bad part, anybody in here is going to know who we are."
Addie shrugged. "I don't care about the people though.
"Well, I know. I'm just letting you know. It can get a little crazy." Becca warned.
"Crazy how?" Addie asked.
"Well, half the fans will fawn over you and ask for autographs, and the other half will make you want to cry." Becca said. "I just hope we get the nice ones tonight."
"Oh." Addie sighed. "Me too."
"Alright, let's go." Becca said, taking a deep breath and dragging Addie into the store.
"Um, what kind of dress should we look for?" Addie asked, avoiding eye contact with everyone else in the store.
"Just be yourself. No need to be nervous, hon." Becca said. "And whatever kind of feel comfortable in."
"Okay." Addie said. She walked over to where a bunch of dresses were hanging. "Are these kind too much?"
"No. Believe me. You can never top the type of dress I'm going to get." Becca said, giggling.
"What type of dress are you going to get?" Addie asked, looking around the dresses.

"One completely done in glitter, and sexy beyond belief." Becca said, "You know me. Go big or go home."
Addie squealed. "That must be such a beautiful dress!" She caught her hand on one of the dresses and picked it off the hanger. It was a short sleeved bright blue short dress with lots of glitter covering the tight bodice, but it was flowy on the lower part. "What do you think if I wear this?"
"Oh my gosh you'd look so perfect. Ryry's gonna die when he sees you in this dress.
"Oh, he will?" Addie asked playfully. "Then I have to put his back, I don't wanna kill him." She shrugged but then laughed. "Go get a dress for you, I wanna see it!"
Becca walked away, and came back a minute later with a black dress. It was short and had a slit diagonally through the bodice, and had rhinestones along the slit.
Addie gasped. "That looks perfect on you! I bet Rocky's gonna turn on when he sees you wearing that!"
"Well, I hope so. Though I'm a bit worried about how easily it'll tear when we get home." Becca said, grinning.
Addie giggled. "It won't tear. They'll put it in one of those special bags right?"
"I wouldn't be so sure of that. And of course they put them in fancy bags." Becca said.
"Then it probably won't tear." Addie smiled. "Let's try them on first!"
"Okay!" Becca said.
They went into the fitting room area. "I'll be in this one!" Addie smiled, running into one of the small rooms.
"Okay." Becca said, going into the one next door.
Addie put the dress on and smiled at the reflection. "Hey Bec this fits perfectly! How about yours?"
"It's perfect! You know we should keep these hidden so it can be a surprise for the boys." Becca said.
"Yeah, where should we keep them?" Addie asked, taking the dress off again and putting on her own clothes. She walked out of the room. "Is it safe to keep them in the closet?"
"We can keep them in my closet. It's so huge, Rocky will never find them." Becca said, coming out.
"Alright!" Addie smiled. "Do you think we need any accessories to complete the look?"
"Wow, I didn't expect to see you here Addie." Addie heard from behind her. She turned around to see...Maia?
Becca's face instantly hardened "Addie, do you know this slut?"
"Yes Becca, she knows me." Maia said. "And I know her too." She looked back at Addie. "You're Ryland's soulmate, aren't you?"
"That's none of your business." Addie rolled her eyes.
"Of course it is. He's my soulmate's brother." Maia said as if it was so obvious.
"Ross isn't your soulmate Maia." Becca said, rolling her eyes. "Your a delusional bitch."
"And you're a blind bitch." Maia said.
"Just leave, Maia." Addie told her. "You're not needed here at all."
"Uh-huh." Maia rolled her eyes. "I know your secret, Addie. I know you still do it and Riker knows about it. I saw your little thing with him yesterday. And I heard, Ross gets jealous easily. What do you think he's gonna do or who would he probably go to if he thinks Riker's cheating?"
"What is she talking about Addie?" Becca asked.
"Oh you don't know?" Maia asked sarcastically.
"Nothing, Becca." Addie said. "I cried and Riker was there for me, but it was nothing else."
Maia rolled her eyes and grabbed both Addie's wrists, squeezing them tightly. She leaned in and whispered, "You help me get Ross back and your secret won't be out. You don't help me, then you, your cousin and your soulmate will get it." She let go and left.
"Addie what is she talking about? You know you can tell me anything. And I know Ryry would say the same." Becca said frowning.
"Nothing, Becca." Addie sighed. "She wants me to help her get Ross to like her but it's not gonna happen."
"Then she's going to hurt me and Ryland or tell us whatever it is you won't. Either way we're going to find out. Why won't you tell me? I'm your best friend. Your my little sister. I wanna help." Becca said.
"You'll be mad at me." Addie said. She felt her wrist burning and looked down to see the cuts reopen. "I need to go to the bathroom, which way is it?" She asked, hiding her wrists.
"Come on. I'll take you." Becca said, smiling sadly. She took the hand that didn't have the re-opened cuts. "Don't think I didn't see them."
She led Addie to the bathroom. "Let's get those cleaned up. Roll up your sleeve."
Addie rolled up her sleeve. "I'm sorry. I know you're mad now cause I didn't tell you."
"I'm not mad honey. I just feel bad, that you didn't feel like you could tell me." Becca said, as she started to clean the cuts.
"I don't want anyone to know in the first place." Addie said. "I knew Maia was crazy, but I don't know she's this crazy to want someone who's already happy with his soulmate."
"She's insane." Becca said, moving to the first aid kit and pulling out a cloth bandage. "Is this what Riker saw?"
"Yeah." Addie nodded. "I can't believe none of us noticed she was there. Now she's going to tell Ross, he's gonna hate me, and then Ryland will find out, and he'll hate me too, and then everyone will hate me and I'll have to go back to Florida, and..." She started to panic.
"Honey, honey calm down." Becca said, rubbing her back. "You won't ever have to go back to Florida. I will always want you her. And Ryland won't hate you. And I'm sure Ross will be willing to listen."
"Are you sure?" Addie asked. "I don't wanna ruin his and Riker's relationship."
"Everything will be fine. They've made it through worse than this. Riker announced Ross' pregnancy when his dancing partner ripped open his shirt and he was covered with love bites." Becca said. "I think they'll be okay."
"What happened after Riker announced that?" Addie asked, curiously.
"Ross ran off, and Riker found him in an alley...I don't remember after that." Becca said.
"Oh." Addie said. "At least now they're okay. Can we just get the dresses, pay, and go home now?"
"Sure sweetie. I'm sorry she ruined our night." Becca said, kissing her forehead. "You really should tell Ryry when we get home though."
"Why should I tell him?" Addie asked. "How should I even tell him, 'hey Ryland I'm a cutter'?"
"You should tell him, because he loves you and you love him and he deserves to know. Rocky's done it too, but we're working through it. But I had to find out from Riker and that really hurt. He deserves to hear it from you. I'll stay with you if you want, but you need to tell him." Becca said.
"Okay." Addie sighed. "How do I tell him, though? I can't just straightforward say it."
"We'll figure it out. Come on let's go home." Becca said.
"Yeah." Addie nodded and walked out with her.
They arrived back at home. "You want me to stay?" Becca asked as they walked toward the house.
"Mhm." Addie nodded. "I don't know how he'll react."
"He might do something rash and stupid first, but he has a good heart. Everything's gonna be okay." Becca said, as they walked into the kitchen.
Ryland walked in and saw them. "Hey you're back already?"
"Oh, hi Ryland." Addie said when she saw him.
"Is everything okay?" He asked. Becca gave a supportive nod.
"You know when we were at the hospital and you left after arguing with Rocky, and then we found out about Becca's baby." Addie sighed. "I'm a cutter, so I cut myself. Riker found out and he talked to me, and that's it. So if anyone tells you anything happened between us, it's not true."
"Why didn't you tell me or talk to me?" Ryland asked. "And why are you telling me this now?"
"Because Maia came earlier at the mall and wanted me to help her get Ross but I'm not going to do that. Now she's going to tell rumors about Riker and I so that Ross comes to her." Addie explained.
"So if Maia didn't see you two, you wouldn't have told me." Ryland said. "We're soulmates, you're supposed to tell me everything. Why didn't you?"
Addie shook her head and looked at Becca. "I knew he'll be mad." She whispered.
"Ryland, please don't be mad at her. It won't help anything. I know how you feel. I found out that Rocky cut, because Ellington saw when he found him at the bar, and Riker found out from Ell and told me. I was in the hospital, having just had a baby. It hurt, but being angry will just make things worse." Becca said.
Ryland folded his arms but then sighed. "Alright, I'm sorry. I'm not mad." He took Addie's hand. "Can I see?"
"It's covered with bandage." Addie said, avoiding eye contact.
Ryland pulled her close. "Don't do it again, okay?"
Addie nodded. "I'll try."
"Aww you two." Becca said, hugging them both. Ryland and Addie hugged her back.
"Thank you, Bec." Addie whispered. "It would've been worse without you."
"And I would've messed everything up wife you're not here." Ryland said. "Thanks Becca."
"Your welcome. I love you both." She kissed Becca's forehead, and Ryland's cheek. "Good-night you two." She headed toward the stairs.

"Good night." Ryland and Addie said.
"Do you want to sleep now?" Ryland asked.
"Yeah." Addie said.
They went upstairs to sleep.

Ross woke up before his soulmate, and smiled when he saw he was still sleeping. He leaned in and gave him a small kiss. Riker snuffled, but kept sleeping.
"I'm going to make us breakfast." Ross whispered. "I'll be back soon." He gave Riker a kiss on the forehead and got up. He got off the bed and left the room. Riker kept sleeping.
Ross came back five minutes later with the breakfast in his hand. He placed them down and kissed his soulmate again. "Baby, wake up." Riker mumbled non-coherently and rolled over, still sleeping.
Ross leaned down and kissed him again, longer. "Wake up, baby." He ran his hand through his soulmate's hair. "Wake up." Riker sleepily responded to the kiss.
Ross smiled. "Morning baby."
"Hi." Riker said, sleepily.
"Feeling better, baby?" Ross asked.
"A bit." Riker said.
"That's good. Are you hungry?" Ross asked. "I made us breakfast."
"What are we having?" Riker asked instantly sitting up.
"Bacon and eggs toast." Ross told him. "And milk."
"Yummy!" Riker said, clapping his hands.
Ross chuckled and have him the plate. "Here you go."
"Yay!" Riker said. He started eating the food. "This is so good."
"I'm glad you like it." Ross smiled. "Want more?"
"Yes!" Riker said.
"Okay." Ross chuckled. "I'll make more, okay?" He got up.
"Can I have sausage this time instead? I'm not a big fan of bacon." Riker asked.
"Sure baby." Ross said. "I'll be back." He walked out.
Riker laid back down and closed his eyes.
Ross came back five minutes later. "Baby, got these."
Riker sat back up. "Can I have whipped cream too?"
"Sure." Ross said. "I'm gonna go get it." He went and took the whip cream, then went back upstairs. "Here baby."
"Thank-you baby." Riker said. He put the whipped cream on top of the sausage and started eating his food. "You want some?" he asked.
Ross chuckled nervously. "No thanks, baby. I'm...full."
"What's wrong?" Riker asked.
"Nothing. I just don't really have a thing for whipped sausage." Ross shrugged.
"It's good you should try it." Riker said, "And then you can tell me what's really bothering you."
Ross shook his head. "I don't think I'm gonna try that. And nothing's bothering me."
"Your acting weird." Riker said, frowning.
"Weird how?" Ross asked.
"I don't know you just don't seem like yourself." Riker said.
Ross smiled. "Baby, I'm me. If it makes you any better, I'll try that sausage."
"No if you don't want to you don't have too." Riker said shaking his head. "I know your still you. I don't know you seem a little upset or something."
Ross sighed. "Did you cheat on me?"
"No." Riker said, "Where is this coming from?"
Ross took out his phone and showed him a picture of him hugging a girl, holding her face as if about to kiss her. But the face wasn't visible. "Did you cheat on me?"
"No! Where did that even come from? We're at the hospital! When, and where would I cheat on you at the hospital?" Riker said, starting to get upset.
"I don't know, you were gone for a while and you said you were talking to Addie." Ross folded his arms. "There's only two possibilities. Either you're lying about talking to her because you went to see a girl, or you cheat on me with her."
"Ross, I didn't cheat on you with anyone. Addie was having a hard time, because her cousin, who's like her sister and best friend, just lost her baby. She was having a problem and I helped her." Riker said, "She was blaming herself for what happened to Becca. I was trying to get her to believe me that it wasn't her fault."
"Uh-huh, and the gestures?" Ross asked, not believing it.
"What gestures?" Riker said, "She was staring at the floor, so I made it so she would look me in the eye. Nothing happened. I just talked to her, and took care of her arm."
"Took care of her arm?" Ross asked.
Riker covered his mouth, and started to cry. "I told her I wouldn't tell anyone. But if I don't your going to believe that stupid picture, and I don't know what to do."
"What do you mean? What happened?" Ross asked. He hugged his soulmate. "I'm so sorry I believed the pictures. But please tell me what happened? I won't let her know that I know."
"You know how Rocky cut after he yelled at you?" Riker asked, "Well, Addie cut too, and I saw it and helped her bandage her arm. She did it cause she felt like everythign was her fault, and I just wanted to make her feel better. Nothing happened I swear." He was still in tears. He grabbed Ross' shirt and buried his face in his soulmate's chest. "Please don't leave me."
Ross wrapped his arms around his soulmate. "Hey, I promised you already, I would never leave you. I may get mad, but I would never leave you. Ever. I love you so much."

"I love you too." Riker said, cuddling into Ross.
Ross kissed him softly. "We should go get ready for the party later."
"I just wanna cuddle. Just a little longer, please?" Riker pouted.
"Of course." Ross said, pulling him closer and giving him another soft kiss.
"Thank you." Riker said, kissing Ross again.
Ross kissed back. "Welcome."
"Can I have more kisses?" Riker asked sweetly.
"Sure baby." Ross kissed him again. Riker kissed back smiling into the kiss, and let his hands move to Ross' hair. Ross wrapped his arms around Riker's neck and pulled him closer. Riker swiped his tongue across Ross' bottom lip, asking for entrance. Ross gave him entrance and closed the gap between their bodies. Riker's hands slipped under Ross' shirt and he trailed his hand along Ross' spine. Ross shuddered and began tracing up Riker's muscles. Riker moaned slightly against Ross' lips. Ross smiled into the kiss and kept tracing up to Riker's chest. Riker whimpered, and bit down gently on Ross' bottom lip. Ross moaned slightly and tugged on Riker's hair. Riker moaned and started kissing down Ross' jawline. Ross arched his head back and wrapped his legs around Riker's waist. Riker trailed his hand along Ross' spine again, and started sucking little love bites. Ross moaned and gripped Riker's shoulders gently. Riker's hands moved Ross' shirt up tracing over the baby bump. Ross moaned slightly and slowly pulled his shirt off. Riker started sucking a mark on Ross' collar bone, running his hands along Ross' back and through his hair, tugging lightly. Ross moaned and brought his hands to Riker's neck, snaking them down to his torso. Riker continued sucking little love bites all over Ross' chest.

"More." Ross moaned. Riker slid Ross' pants down and ran his hand over Ross' bulge. Teasing was one of his favorite things to do.
"More." Ross moaned but sounded like whining. "Riker." Riker just chuckled, and peppered kisses all over Ross' clothed length.
"Riker, I want more." Ross whined. "Real kisses."
"Real kisses where, baby?" Riker asked running his finger along Ross' length.
"Everywhere." Ross whined.
"So here? Riker asked, kissing Ross' ankle.
Ross pouted. "I'm mad at you." He rolled over.
Riker rolled his eyes, and moved up so he could see Ross' face. "Please don't be mad at me." he said, putting on his puppy dog face.
Ross stuck his tongue out at him. "I'm still mad at you." He peeked a little at Riker's face then quickly turned back away.
"I'm sorry." Riker said, making his puppy face deeper. "I love you. Please, don't be mad at me. I'll do anything."
"Anything?" Ross asked, turning to face him.
"Anything." Riker said, "Just tell me."
"Gee, I don't know..." Ross grinned. "I want a puppy
"But we don't have our own house yet. And you know Mom doesn't like dogs." Riker said, "And isn't there anything I can get you now that will make you not mad at me?"
"I wanna cuddle until party time." Ross smiled, holding his arms out.
Riker smiled, "Of course." He scooted closer to Ross, and cuddled with him. "I love you."
Ross snuggled into him. "I love you too."
Riker yawned, "I think I'm going to fall asleep."
"Alright." Ross pulled the covers over them. "I'll wake you up for the party."
Riker cuddled closer to Ross and fell asleep.

"So is everyone gonna be gathered at the house already when we get back or are we gonna be there before everyone else?" Addie asked as she and Becca were on the way to pick up Emelia.
"I don't know." Becca said. "Some of them might be there."
"Oh, okay." Addie said. "It's not gonna be too crowded, right? I mean it's not over fifty people or so right?"
"No, it's only the family, a couple of Riker's friends, and the main Austin and Ally cast. So around thity-five." Becca said, as they pulled in at the hospital.
"Alright." Addie shrugged.
"Let's go get my baby!" Becca said happily.
"Yes!" Addie laughed. "Can I hold her when we're on the way home?"

"She has a car seat Addie." Becca laughed.
"I know but I wanna hold her." Addie said. "Please?"
"You can hold her for a but before we go. She is sitting in her car seat on the way home." Becca said.
"Okay." Addie smiled. "I'm so pumped for the party!" She started skipping instead of walking.
"I can tell." Becca said, laughing. They made it to Emelia's room. "Here we are."

"Yay." Addie giggled and saw Emelia. "There's the little baby. Can I hold her now?"
"Yes, you can hold her now. Just be careful." Becca said.
"Okay." Addie picked Emelia up slowly and carefully held her. "Hi there, little angel. Ready to go home? You're gonna meet so many people. They love you." She turned to Becca. "She's getting bigger now."
"I know. She was three pounds six ounces when she was born. She's six pounds four ounces now." Becca said, proudly. She looked at Emelia and said, "I'm thinking pink go home outfit. With the little blue hat from Uncle Riker."
Emelia looked up at Becca with her big eyes and let out a small baby squeal.
Addie gasped. "She squealed. It's so cute!"
"Hi, honey. Yeah you know mommy don't you. Your happy to see me." Becca said, talking to Emelia. "I need to get her changed." She said, taking Emelia from Addie. "You can carry her to the car though."
"Okay." Addie smiled.
Becca changed Emelia into her sleeper to go home, and a little blue sleeping cap, then handed her back to Addie. "There you go. I have to sign some papers. Can you feed her that bottle?" Becca asked.
"Sure." Addie said, taking the bottle. "I'll be here." She carefully began feeding Emelia with the bottle.
Becca came back a few minutes later. "Alright, ready to go?"
"Mhm." Addie nodded.
"Alright, then let's go." Becca said. She grabbed the diaper bag, and headed toward the stairs.
Addie followed her down and to the car. "When do you think she's gonna be able to start talking?"
"Babies don't start talking until about thirteen months so after her first birthday." Becca said.
"Oh." Addie said. "Well she surprised you with her birth, maybe she can surprise you with her first word." She smiled.
"Maybe. I just hope her first word isn't some word that her daddy says." Becca said, as they reached the car.
"What word do you mean?" Addie asked blondely.
"Any swear words." Becca said, "I swear Rocky's as bad as a sailor sometimes."
"Oh." Addie laughed. "Well then yeah just make sure he doesn't swear around Emelia."
"That's going to be hard." Becca said.
"Just interrupt him when you think he's about to swear." Addie shrugged.

"That's a good idea." Becca said, "Your so smart! What would I do with out you Addie?"
"Probably download another cousin online." Addie grinned.
Becca laughed, "Never in a million years."
"Yeah." Addie laughed as well. "I can't wait for the party. If you can't tell, I love parties!"
"I know you do. I do too. They're so fun!" Becca said. They turned onto Becca and Rocky's street and Becca pressed a button on her phone, sending a pre-written text that they were almost there.
"Yes they are!" Addie said. "Wait, we have music at the party, right? Appropriate ones though."
"Yes, Addie. There will be music. Our soulmates are a DJ and a lead guitarist." Becca said, laughing as they pulled in the driveway.
"Yeah, but our soulmates are good at swearing too." Addie said. "So hopefully the music's appropriate for kids."
"I think we're just going to play the louder album. Not the other stuff." Becca said.
"Yeah, or if it's not enough songs maybe they'll add the ones from Ready Set Rock." Addie said. "Why's it so quiet?"
"What do you mean?" Becca asked, getting the car seat out of the car.
"I don't know. The party should start already right? It's quiet and I don't hear any music." Addie said. "Do you think they're still decorating?"
"Everything's fine." Becca said, as they walked toward the door. Rydel and Mei-Lee pulled into the driveway, and got out of their car. "And now we can all go in." They waited for Rydel and Mei-Lee then, Becca opened the door, and all the lights turned on
"Surprise!" Everyone shouted. Mei-Lee squealed, and Becca laughed.
Addie jumped and nearly tripped. "Wow, you didn't tell me it was a surprise party." She gasped, not seeing her name on the decorations yet.
"Well, with three guests of honor of course we wanted it to be a surprise." Becca said.
"Three?" Addie asked.
Ryland went over to her and took her hand. He smiled. "Welcome home."
Addie looked at all the decorations and the cake and gasped. "Oh my gosh, you guys!" She hugged him and Becca, including Rydel and Mei-Lee in the hug.
Becca laughed, "You did good Ryry." She ruffled his hair.
"Thanks." Ryland laughed. "Come on. Everyone's dying to see Emelia."
"Well," Becca said, getting Emelia out of her car seat, "Here she is!"
Ellington went and gave both Rydel and Mei-Lee a kiss, before turning to Becca and Emelia. "She's grown bigger."
Ross went towards them, pulling Riker along with him. "Aww there's little Em. She really is bigger than when I saw her."
"She's gained three pounds." Becca said, proudly.
"That's good, she's not so tiny anymore." Ellington smiled.
"That's great!" Ross said. "Now come on let's party!"
Becca smiled, and continued into the living room with everyone else.

"This party theme is perfect for kids, so who came up with it?" Calum asked.

"Me, Rydel, and Addie." Becca said with a smile

"Well you three girls have amazing minds." Calum smiled.

"Thanks." Becca said smiling. Suddenly the power went out. Emelia's crying burst through the air. When the lights came back on the baby was gone.

"What just happened?" Calum asked and looked down at Becca's arms. "Bec, your baby." Becca broke down sobbing.
"Riker, I think Becca just lost Emelia." Ross said, staring at the scene in front of him.
"What?!" Riker said, rushing to Becca's side. "Bec, what happened?"
"The...the lights went out. Now she's gone." Becca sobbed, "I just got her, and now she's gone."

"Who would take her?" Ross asked, moving to her side as well.
"Becca!" Addie ran down the stairs with Ryland. "What happened?"

"Someone took Emelia." Rocky choked out.

"That's horrible." Addie hugged him, then hugged Becca. "Whoever did shouldn't go too far yet. Maybe we can catch him or her?"
"I'll go." Ryland said and ran outside.

Becca hugged Addie tightly. "I just can't catch a break."

"You'll get her back, I'm sure." Addie told her. "You just have to."Becca nodded, sniffling. She went to Rocky, and he hugged her tightly.
"I think maybe everyone should go." Rocky said, quietly as Becca fell asleep against his chest. "Family is welcome to stay though. No offense guys." he said, to all their friends. Everyone left, but the family stayed.
"I can't find anyone." Ryland said, walking inside. "I'm sorry guys. I saw a car license plate though."

"We can look it up and see who it's registered to." Rocky said, grabbing his phone. "What was it?"

"2749-LA" Ryland told him. "I hope that helps."

Rocky looked it up. "It's...it's..." He showed the phone to Ryland.
"No way." Ryland gasped and looked up at Riker.
"What? Who is it?" Riker asked.

"The girl you dated two years ago." Ryland told him.

"Lauren?" Riker asked.

"Yeah." Ryland said.
"Who's Lauren?" Addie asked, completely lost.

"Riker's total bitch of an ex-girlfriend." Becca said. She turned to Riker. "I told you she was bad news, but would you listen to me? No! You wouldn't. I swear if another one of your ex-girlfriends is in on this two I am going to wring your neck Riker Anthony."

"I don't get it. Why would his ex take Becca's daughter?" Addie ked.
"Maybe because of how close Becca and Riker are." Ryland told her. "What hurts her hurts him too."

"They never really liked me either." Becca said. "But the feeling was mutual." She added with a shrug.

"But that's just... Insane, stupid, and crazy!" Addie exclaimed. "She wouldn't hurt an innocent little baby, would she?"

"I hope not." Riker said. He cuddled into Ross tears forming in his eyes.

Ross wrapped his arms around him. "I know the feeling."

Rocky called the police. "They're headign to Lauren's now."Ross nodded at him and gave Riker a kiss on the cheek. Then he turned to Becca. "They'll get her back to you."
"Yeah." Becca said sadly. "If you'll all excuse me. I'm gonna head up to bed." She got up and headed upstairs.

"You should go after her." Addie told Rocky. "Or should I?"

"Will you?" Rocky asked, "I kind of just need a minute."

"Yeah." Addie said and went upstairs. She walked into Becca and Rocky's room. "Bec?"

"What?" Becca asked emotuonlessly from the bed.

"Are you okay?" Addie asked, sitting on the bed. "I know it's hard to lose your baby."

"I lost two babies in one week, Addie!" Becca said, "What kind of mother does that make me?"

"A mother who lost her children." Addie told her. "It's not your fault you know. None of it. You didn't know it would happen. No one did. You're not a bad mother if that's what you think."

"But I didn't know how to stop it." Becca said,crying.

Addie hugged her. "None of us did. If you think it's your fault that you didn't know how to stop it, then I guess it's all of our faults. But there's no one to blame except for the ones who made it happen on purpose."

"I just want them back. Both of them!" Becca said crying.

"I know. The police are trying to find Emelia. They'll get her back to you." Addie told her. "But about your baby boy..he's up in heaven, he's happy. But I know he'll be sad if he sees his mother so sad."

"I know. I just miss him." Becca sniffled. She laughed bitterly "I miss someone I never met."

"Just because you never met him doesn't mean you don't know him." Addie said, smiling sadly. "You two know each other. He's your baby. And he'll always be with you. He's watching from up there, and he knows you love him."

Becca cried a little bit more. She rested her head on Abby's shoulder. "Em's got to be okay, Addie. She's got too."

"I know." Addie wrapped her arms around Becca and rubbed her back. "I know. I ally wish I could help bring her back."
Becca fell asleep just as Rocky walked upstairs. He looked like he'd aged ten years in the past half hour.
"Thanks, Addie." he said softly. "Ryland's waiting in you guys room."

"Okay." Addie slowly got off the bed and walked over to him. She gave him a hug. "I know how you're probably feeling, and please don't take it out on anyone, including yourself. Cry if you need to." She gave him a smile and walked downstairs. Rocky swallowed thickly, and finally let the tears fall.

Ryland looked up as Addie entered the room. He rose from the bed, and hugged her.

Addie hugged him back, and buried her face I'm his chest. "They need a break."

"I know." Ryland said, rubbing her back.
"I really wish I can help them. It feels awful to not be able to do anything to help." Addie said."Just being there for them I'm sure helps a lot." Ryland said.
"Still. Sometimes I just don't know what to say, and it's really sad." Addie told him. "I told Becca she'll get Emelia back, but what if she doesn't? What if something else happens? The fact that anything can happen scares me."
"I know, baby. It scares everyone." Ryland said, rubbing her back.
"But they all really need a break. I mean really, Becca just lost her baby and found out she can't have anymore, and then Riker's ex-girlfriend took Emelia because apparently she's a crazy bitch like Maia, who's crazy insane for Ross." Addie said, picking on the scabs on her wrist. "All that's happening and we're just in here with nothing going on with us...not that I want anything to happen, but still."
"I know." Ryland said, grabbing her hands so she stopped picking at the scabs. "I really do baby."
"It's so stressful. I know something bad's gonna happen to us sooner or later, I just have that feeling. It's scary." She said, sleepily leaning onto him.
"It's all gonna be okay, baby." Ryland said, "No matter what happens we'll get through it together."

"But I don't want anything to happen." Addie said, leaning onto him more. "I know I'm acting like such a whiny, clingy girl right now but it's what I'm feeling."

"It's okay." Ryland said, with a smile. "I don't mind." He hugged her tighter.

"What are we gonna do about all this?" She yawned. "I really wanna help."

"Let's see what the police do first okay baby. I'm sure Emelia will be back by morning." Ryland said.

"Okay." Addie snuggled into him. Ryland kissed her forehead, and helped her into bed.

"Why are we going to bed? I'm not sleepy." Addie said, even though she could barely keep her eyes open.

"Uh-huh." Ryland said dis-believingly. He laid down with her. He ran his fingers through her hair.

"I'm not..." Addie trailed off as she fell asleep.

Ryland kissed her forehead, then went to sleep.

"Are you feeling any better?" Ross asked Riker.

"Yeah." Riker said, "The medicine really helped."

"I told you so." Ross said, poking his nose. "Now are you tired baby?"

"Not really." Riker said.
"Good, because Anthony wants spaghetti ice cream." Ross said, rubbing his stomach.
"Well Abby wants gummi bears. So I think a trip to the store is in order." Riker said.
"Yeah, let's go." Ross said, getting up. They drove to the store and picked up the spaghetti,ice cream and gummi bears.

"Can we eat in the car?" Ross asked during the drive back home.

"Ross, the spaghetti has to be cooked." Riker said.
"I know. I mean after the spaghetti's cooked, can we go out to the driveway and sit in the car to eat?" Ross asked.
"Sure?" Riker said, giving Ross a weird look. Ross shrugged and paid attention to the road. They pulled in the driveway and Riker got out. Ross got out after him and took the food inside, then went straight to the kitchen to cook the spaghetti.

Riker cooked the spaghetti and put it on top of Ross' ice cream. "To the car?"
"Yeah." Ross took his spaghetti ice cream and went out to the car with his soulmate.

"Is there a reason why were sitting in the car?" Riker asked.

Ross shrugged. "I don't know. I just feel like sitting outside." He heard his phone ringing upstairs. "I forgot I didn't bring my phone with me earlier. Do you mind if I go get it for a sec?"

"No it's fine." Riker said shaking his head.

"Okay." Ross pecked his cheek and left. He came back a few minutes earlier with a baby in his arms. "Riker?" He asked. "I don't know how, or why, but she was on our bed, in our room, and the window was open."

"What?!" Riker said, in shock. He looked down at the little baby. "She's so cute."
Ross shot him a look. "Yes she's so cute. You don't recognize her? She's Emelia."
"What was Emelia doing on our bed?" Riker asked. "And I didn't. She's grown since I last saw her."
"I don't know how she got there." Ross told him. "But I found a note next to her." He handed him a note that said, 'It was never meant to go this far.'
Riker frowned "What do you think it means? We need to take Emelia back. Becca's worried sick. You saw how she was."
"I know. I'll drive. You hold her." Ross said, handing Emelia to Riker while getting into the driver seat.
"Okay." Riker said. Riker looked down at Emelia. "She looks a lot like Rocky. She has Bec's nose though."

"Yeah, she does." Ross agreed and started driving. "I'm so lost right now. Why would someone, as far as we know it's Lauren, take Emelia from her house and then bring her to our house? It doesn't make sense."

"Maybe she had a change of heart?" Riker said with a shrug. They arrived at Rocky and Becca's house. "I'll take her. Rocky's still up. He tweeted about it like two seconds ago."

"Alright. I'll wait here." Ross said. Riker nodded. He carried the baby up to the front door and knocked.

Rocky opened it a minute later. "Riker, what are you-" he looked at the baby in Riker's arms and gasped. "Is that..?"

"Rocky, may I present Emelia Jean Lynch." Riker said, smiling.

1Rocky gaped happily and took the baby from Riker's arms. "How did you find her? Oh God, Emelia." He held her close to him.

"Someone left her on mine and Ross' bed." Riker said.
"Why would someone... Nevermind. I'm so glad she's okay." Rocky said, kissing Emelia on the forehead. "Thank you so much."
"Your welcome bro." Riker said, patting his shoulder. "I gotta go. You might want to wake up Becca I'm sure Emelia's hungry."
"Yeah, thanks again." Rocky said as Emelia woke up and started crying. Riker nodded and ran back to the car.

Becca woke up to the sound of Emelia crying. "Emelia!" she said running toward the stairs. Rocky handed Emelia to Becca. "Riker and Ross found her on their bed somehow. I'm sure she's hungry."

"Oh, baby." She said, hugging Emelia gently. She carried her back up to their room, and sat down to feed her.

Rocky sat down next to them and smiled down at his daughter. "I'm so glad she's okay."

"Me too." Becca said. She ran her hand along Emlia's let out a small baby laugh while feeding.
"And whoever took her must've not been able to stand her cuteness." Rocky said. "No one should be able to hurt an innocent little baby."

"Yeah." Becca said. She finished feeding Emelia,and then burped her. She held Emelia in her arms scared to put her down. "She's wide awake." She told Rocky chuckling.

"Yeah, she is." Rocky smiled. "Maybe you should go back to sleep if you're tired baby. I can watch her."

"No I want to stay with her." Becca said.

"Okay." Rocky said, understanding that Becca was afraid to lose their baby again.

Becca looked down at the baby in her arms. "Hi Emelia." she cooed. "Your okay. Mommy's got you."

Emelia just stared at her, and then touched her nose with her hand. Rocky chuckled at the baby's cuteness. Becca took Emelia's hand in her mouth, and bit it lightly with her lips covering her teeth.
Emelia let out a baby laugh, and then a squeal, then she put her other hand into her own mouth as if wondering if her hand tasted so good that her mommy would put it in her mouth.

Becca giggled, "Oh sweetie." She took the hand out of her mouth and kissed it. "You are too cute." She tickled Emelia's tummy. Emelia made more baby laughs and squeals and waved her hands and legs around as she was tickled.
Becca laughed, and smiled. "You are the sweetest thing." she looked at Rocky. "Isn't she the sweetest thing daddy?" she asked, turning Emelia toward Rocky.
"She is." Rocky nodded, smiling.
Emelia yawned, and Rocky fake gasped. "Oh I'm that boring?" He laughed when the baby yawned again. "Apparently I am."
Becca smiled. "It's somebody's bedtime." She carried Emeila to the nursery, and sat down with her in the rocking chair. She gently rocked the baby back and forth singing Here Comes Forever.

Rocky followed them into the nursery and sat on the couch near the rocking chair. When he saw that Emelia was asleep, he got up and held out his hands. "I'll put her in the crib baby." Becca nodded, and handed him the baby. She went to the window and made sure it was locked. Then she unlocked it, and re-locked it again just to be sure. She wasn't taking any chances. Rocky gently set Emelia down in the crib, then walked over to Becca and placed his hands on her shoulders. "She's safe now baby. It's okay. They brought her back for a reason. She's safe now. It's okay."

"I know." Becca said softly. She turned and wrapped her arms around Rocky, leaning into his comfort.

Rocky wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer. "It's okay." He said again to reassure her. She hid her face in Rocky's chest, and just focused on her soulmate's arms around her.

"Ssh.." Rocky stroked her hair, still holding her close.

"Will you carry me back to our room?" Becca asked.

"Of course baby." Rocky said and picked her up. He carried her back to their room, and sat on their bed.

She cuddled into his chest. "I just want to forget about everything. Just for a little while." Becca said.

"I know baby." Rocky kept stroking her hair. "Do you wanna go back to sleep? That way you can forget it for a bit."

Becca shook her head. "I kept having nightmares that we never found her again. Or that when we found her she was...dead." she whispered the last word, tears shining in her blue eyes.

"Ssh baby. She's here with us. She's okay." Rocky ran his thumb along her cheek. "She's safe with us and she's perfectly okay."

Becca nodded, "I know, but I just can't help it." She said, starting to cry.

"Ssh." Rocky stroked her hair. "Ssh baby. It's okay. Ssh."

Becca cried into his shirt. "Things were so much easier when I was a kid."

"I know baby." Rocky said. "Everything was so much easier as a kid. I know."

"Why can't I just go back in time?" Becca sobbed, "Before all this. I love you, and her, but it's just so much!"

"We can't stop it from happening, baby." Rocky told her. "Even if we can go back in time, what will happen will still happen."

"But then I wouldn't have to deal with it all right now!" Becca said.

Rocky sighed. "I don't know what else to tell you, baby. I know it's really hard and stressful and upsetting, but now Emelia's back with us and she's okay. There's nothing to worry about anymore." But he was wrong.

All the sudden there was the sound of breaking glass. "Emelia!" Becca screamed, running into the nursery, but the baby was gone. Rocky ran inside as well, and gasped. Another sound of breaking glass sounded from downstairs, followed by a scream.

Becca ran downstairs."Addie?!"

Rocky ran downstairs with her and into the room, but only Ryland was there. "Ry, what happened?!"

"They took Addie!" Ryland said.
"What next?! Are they gonna take Mei-Lee and Ross too!" Becca screamed. She turned to Rocky, "You said everything was gonna be okay!"

"I thought everything was!" Rocky said. "I didn't know everything would go downhill right after I said that! I don't even know what they're gonna do with them!"

Becca broke down sobbing. "Why does everything keep going wrong?"

Rocky knelt down next to her. "I don't know baby. I really don't know. Now I really don't know what to tell you. I don't know if everything's gonna be okay, but I refuse to believe that everything's gonna get worse." Becca clung to Rocky as if he might get taken too. Rocky let her cling onto him because he knew what she was afraid of. Ryland looked on sadly and awkwardly from the sidelines. Becca cried into Rocky's shirt. "You have to get her back. We know who took her. You go and you get her back!"

"I will." Rocky told her. "I will. I just need to find out where they could be, because I don't think they're stupid enough to take them back to their house."

"Call Riker and Ross ask them to stay with her." Ryland said, "You and me will head out."

"Yeah." Rocky dialed Riker's number.

"Hello?" Riker asked answering the phone.

"Hey, Rik, um, something happened, and Ryland and I have to go somewhere, so could you and Ross come over here and stay with Becca? We'll tell you the rest later." Rocky said

"Sure." Riker said. He frowned when he heard Becca sob in the background. "You didn't do something stupid did you?" he asked his protective instinct taking over, at the sound of his best friend crying.

"No, yes, I don't know. Point is, she was upset, I tried to assure her that everything would be okay, then something bad happened." Rocky told him. "Just come over here as soon as possible."
"Okay. We're coming. I hope I don't need to punch you when I get there." Riker said. He hung up. "Ross, we've got to go back to Rocky and Becca's again."
"Is it because something really bad happened?" Ross asked, turning the car around as they were still on the road.
"Becca was sobbing so loud I could hear it over the phone." Riker said, his jaw tightening. Who ever hurt his best friend was going down. Even if it was his brother.
"That's awful." Ross said, driving the car to Becca's street.
"Yeah. If Rocky did something I swear I'm gonna punch him in the face." Riker said.
"Well go ahead and do it because we're here." Ross said, pulling the car over. Riker stalked up to the house and knocked on the door. Rocky stood up and opened the door, just as Ross went there too.
"Do I need to punch you?" Riker asked.
"Hey to you too." Rocky muttered, then said, "Yeah go ahead. I deserve it."
"What did you do?" Riker asked. "I have to know what I'm punching you for."
"Well, Becca was crying and upset about Emelia, and I tried to tell her everything was okay and there was nothing to worry about, and literally one second later we heard breaking glass and Emelia was gone again, and another breaking glass and a scream and Addie was gone too." Rocky said. "So I guess you can punch me for giving false hope."
"I'm not going to punch you for reassuring your soulmate." Riker said, shaking his head.
"But I turned out wrong." Rocky shrugged. "Bad things happened. Now if you're gonna punch me just do it because one, I deserve it, and two, Ryland and I have to go."
"I just said I'm not gonna punch you. Now get going." Riker said, pushing Rocky toward his car. Rocky rolled his eyes, but went to his car anyway. "Come on Ry."

"Coming." Ryland said, "Becca's on the couch." he told them as he went out the door.
"Got it." Ross said, walking inside with Riker.
After Ryland got in, Rocky started the car. "Where do you think they are?"
"I have no idea." Ryland said.

Riker walked into the living room and sat next to Becca on the couch.
Ross went and sat on her other side. "Becca?"

Becca sniffled in response. Riker wrapped an arm around her.

Ross wrapped an arm around her as well. "I'm sorry." Becca broke down in tears again. Riker hugged her.
Ross rubbed circles on her back. "Let's just hope they find them."
They've got to." Becca sobbed. Ross kept rubbing her back, and shot Riker an 'I don't know what to say' look. Riker shrugged, 'Just say anything.' he mouthed. 'There isn't really a right thing to say.'
Ross nodded. "They'll find them and bring them back, Becca. I know my brothers can do it. I can't say they'll bring them back one hundred percent okay, but they'll bring them back."
Becca hugged Ross tightly. "Thank-you." Riker smiled at Ross over Becca's head. Ross smiled back at Riker, and hugged Becca back.
"You didn't just tell me it would be okay." Becca said. "You admitted they might get hurt. That's all I wanted was someone to be honest with me."
Ross smiled wider. "I'm glad I could be honest."
Becca kissed his cheek. "Thank-you Ross. And thank-you both of you for coming I couldn't bare to wait alone."
"You're welcome, Bec." Ross said. "You helped us a lot too so we'll do anything for you."
"You guys are the best." Becca said hugging them both tightly. She sighed, "I miss my baby."

"We know, but sooner or later Rocky and Ryland are gonna walk in through that door with Emelia and you can hug her all you want." Ross said.

She nodded, and rested her head on Riker's shoulder. "It's gonna be fine Bec." Riker said, running his fingers through her hair. "It's all gonna be fine." Becca nodded, and her eyes began drooping. Ross rubbed her arm and started humming softly to get her to sleep because he could see how worn out she was. Riker started singing softly along to what Ross was humming and pretty soon Becca had fallen asleep. Ross smiled at Riker after Becca fell asleep.
"She's so worn out." Riker said, moving a strand of hair out of Becca's face. "I mean look at her. She's aged years in a matter of weeks."
"I know." Ross sighed. "None of this should be happening to her." Riker laid her gently on the couch next to the one he and Ross were on. Then he moved back to sit next to Ross.
"Why do you think they took them?" Ross asked. "And we keep saying 'they' but is it really Maia and Lauren working together?" He leaned onto his soulmate.
"I don't know baby." Riker said.
Ross thought for a moment. "I have a weird theory in my mind. I mean we both know it was Lauren's car during the party, but if she and Maia are like, working together to get us, I think Maia's the one who doesn't care about little babies. Maybe Lauren still feels awful to hurt an innocent baby, so she brought her back, then Maia took her again. Do you think that makes sense?" He asked.
"It does." Riker said, with a nod. "I know Lauren loved babies."
"Yeah...and they probably took Addie too because they won't take care of Emelia, but they, well at least Lauren, don't want her to die or get sick, so they took her too to take care of Em?" Ross asked. "Does that make sense or do I sound like I'm trying to make something up?"
"No, I think your spot on. I just hope that Ry-ry and Rocky can find them." Riker said.

"Me too." Ross sighed. "I know they won't be in any of their houses, but..." He lit up. "I know where they took them! Before Maia went all crazy, she loved to show me this house she has, and it's not that far from her own house!"
"Well then call Rocky and Ryland!" Riker said, excitedly.
"One of them's driving so I'll text it to him." Ross said. He texted Rocky about it and the address, them received a reply after a minute. "Rocky said they're on the way there now."
"Good." Riker said. "Think we should call the police too?"
"Yeah." Ross nodded. "So that they won't try anything anymore." Riker nodded.
After they called the police, all they had to do was wait.

Rocky pulled over at the address Ross gave him. "Here we are." He got out of the car.
Ryland sighed. "You ready?"
"Whenever you are." Rocky said, walking to the door.
Ryland followed him to the door. "Just don't get shot bro. I'm not sure Becca can live with much more of this."
"Yeah, and you don't get shot either." Rocky told him. "So, um, I guess I'll knock..." He knocked on the door.
Lauren opened it a minute later, then scowled when she saw them. "We were expecting the other two Lynch boys."
"Why would they come?" Ryland asked, confused.
Lauren shrugged and went back inside, without closing the door.
"She and Maia are too similar." Rocky muttered and followed inside.
"I'm not sure that's a good thing." Ryland said, walking in behind Rocky.
"Oh, these two came." Maia said with a frown.
"That isn't." Rocky said to Ryland.
"Yeah." Lauren sighed. "But this gives us advantage. Cause now we have four people." She turned to Rocky and Ryland with a smirk. "I'm sure your brothers will come this time."
"Not a chance in hell." Ryland said.

"Uh-huh." Lauren said, taking out a gun. She motioned to a door. "In that room. Now."
Rocky stayed and looked around, trying to find a way to snatch the gun without getting shot.
Ryland saw a vase sitting near by. He grabbed it and slammed it down on Lauren's head. Then he kicked Maia in the stomach, and ran into the room. He grabbed, Emelia and Addie, and quickly rushed them out the door. He turned to Rocky, and yelled, "Come on!"
Rocky followed them out the door and to the car. He got into the driver seat and waited for them to get in, before starting the car.
"Drive!" Ryland said, as he saw Maia rising slowly from the floor. He turned to Addie. "Are you okay, baby?"
Rocky stepped onto the gas pedal and drove away from the house. "Everyone okay back there?"
"I'm okay now." Addie said, snuggling close to Ryland.
"We'll talk when we get home." Ryland whispered, kissing her ear.
Addie nodded. "Emelia's okay too. I didn't let them touch her the moment we got there."
"Thank you." Rocky said and kept driving.
Ryland sighed, "We're almost home. I get the feeling Emelia's gonna be sleeping with you guys for quite a while Rock."
"Oh she sure will." Rocky said. "Not making a mistake of leaving her alone this time."
"Your a good dad." Ryland said. "Just make sure you and Bec don't go overboard with the protective stuff."

"Thanks, and we won't." Rocky said and pulled over at their driveway. He got out and went to open the back door of the car. He took Emelia into his arms before walking to the door.

Riker looked up as the door opened. "You found them!" He said, running to the door.

"Are they alright?" Ross asked, getting to the door as well.
"I know Emelia is." Rocky said. "Thanks for telling us the address."
"Yeah I just suddenly remembered it." Ross told him. "Becca's gonna be so happy. Should we wake her up?"

"I don't know." Riker said, "What do you think Rock?"
"We're heading to our room." Ryland said, guiding Addie to their room.

"Alright." Rocky said to Ryland. Then he turned to Riker. "I think we should let Becca rest first. I'm sure she'd love to wake up to Emelia right next to her." He said and took a seat on the couch.

"Alright." Riker said, "Ross and I need to get home. We've got our own babies to worry about."

"Sure. Thanks for staying here and helping, guys." Rocky said, rocking Emelia gently in his arms.
"You're welcome." Ross said.

Welcome." Riker said. He gave Rocky a quick hug, kissed Becca's cheek, and left with Ross.
"You want to tell me what happened?" Ryland asked as he sat down on the bed with Addie. Addie shook her head and snuggled into a pillow.

"Baby, please talk to me." Ryland said. "Please. I know your upset, and I want to know why. Please."

"It was scary, that's all." Addie replied.
"Are you sure that's all?" Ryland asked. "They didn't hurt you or...or..worse?"
"What could be worse?" Addie asked. "They didn't kill me obviously." Ryland went quiet.
]Addie sighed. "I know what you meant. And no, they didn't. They just hurt me a bit but not...that."
"Where you hurt, let me see." Ryland said, immediately.
Addie shook her head and covered herself with the blanket. "You don't need to."
"I'm your soulmate Addie. I deserve to see." Ryland said. Addie sighed and climbed out from under the blanket. She took off her sweatshirt but kept her tank on, revealing a slight bruises down her chest and arms.
"Oh, baby." Ryland said gently picking her up, and setting her on his lap. "I am so sorry."
"Not your fault." Addie mumbled against his chest. "Maia's just taking that as an opportunity to take out everything she couldn't in highschool. That and the fact I didn't let her touch Em even though she said she just wanted to hold her."

Ryland snorted, "Yeah, she'd hold her and drop her. You did a good thing baby. I'm proud of you. Now, let's get those bruises taken care of."

Addie was about to get up but she saw the broken window and snuggled closer to Ryland. "No. I just wanna stay here. Please."

"Alright, baby." Ryland said, holding her gently. He kissed her cheek, and began running his fingers through her hair. She sniffled and buried her face in his chest, then started crying.

"Shh...baby. Your okay. Your okay." Ryland whispered. "Sh..."

Addie kept crying into his chest for several minutes, before she calmed down. "I'm thirsty."

"Well, let's go get you a drink okay? I'll be right with you. We're just going to the bathroom, okay?" Ryland said.

Addie hesitated. "Okay." She clung onto him. "But don't let me go."

"I won't baby. I got ya." Ryland said. He held Addie all the way to the bathroom. He filled a cup with water, and handed it to her. Then he walked them back to the bed, and laid down with her. "There we go."

"Thank you." Addie drank the water and placed the cup on the nightstand, then snuggled back into Ryland. Ryland began playing with her hair again, and singing softly. He could tell Addie was tired even if she wouldn't say it. She yawned and snuggled closer to him, closing her eyes. It didn't take that long before she fell asleep. Ryland kissed her head, and fell asleep next to her.

Rocky looked down and saw Becca starting to wake up. "Baby?" He asked, stroking her hair.

"Rocky?" Becca asked sleepily.

"Hey baby." Rocky smiled. "It's me. And our baby girl."

"Emelia!" Becca's eyes shot wide open, and she sat up. She looked at the baby in Rocky's arms and burst into tears. "She's okay."

"Yeah, she is." Rocky said. "You wanna hold her, baby?" He held Emelia out to Becca.

Becca took Emelia from Rocky and looked down at the sleeping girl. "Mommy is never letting you go again."

"She's okay, Bec." Rocky assured her. "And I saw police cars heading to where they were. And yes I know you're not gonna take chances so that's why I agree to not leaving her alone, but not letting her go is a little overboard don't you think?"

"No it is not!" Becca said, looking at Rocky, horrified.

"It kind of is, baby." Rocky told her. "I mean you can't keep holding her forever. She'll be overwhelmed."

"Fine." She glared at him. "But I'm not putting her down for the rest of the night."
Rocky sighed. "Okay baby. Whatever you say. Just letting you know she's okay. They didn't get to hurt her."
"Good." Becca said. "Are you hungry baby?" she asked the baby, even though she knew she wouldn't reply.
Rocky frowned. "Bec, she's sleeping."
"She just had her eyes open five seconds ago Rocky Mark Lynch." Becca said, glaring at him.
Rocky raised his arms. "Okay, okay." He said. 'I think my wife just got crazy.' He thought.
Becca just held Emelia in her arms and smiled down at the sleeping baby. "She's so sweet."
Rocky nodded, agreeing. "No 'thank you Rocky for bringing her back'? No 'what happened there?'?" He asked playfully.
"Well, your safe that's all I need to know about what happened there. And thank-you..." she kissed him, "For bringing her back."
Rocky smiled. "You're welcome baby. But Ryland helped too and Addie didn't let them hurt her so maybe you can thank them too later."
"I definitely will." Becca said. She kissed Rocky again. Rocky smiled and kissed her back. Becca licked his bottom lip, being mindful of the baby still in her arms. Rocky opened his mouth, giving her entrance. She curled her tongue around his. She had missed this so much. He moaned lightly and moved his hand to the back of her waist, pulling her closer.
"Careful of Emelia." Becca said, against his lips.

"Just put her down, she'll be okay." Rocky said against her lips.

Becca hesitated, but laid the baby on the play pen. Then she walked back over to Rocky, and sat on his lap. "Now where were we?"

"Right here." Rocky said and kissed her. Becca smiled into the kiss, and wrapped her arms around Rocky's neck. Rocky wrapped his arms around her waist, and pulled her closer. Becca threaded her fingers through his hair and tugged lightly. Rocky moaned, and trailed his hands up her sides. Becca took the oppurtunity, and tangled their tongues together. Rocky moaned again, and sucked on her tongue. Becca moaned, and moved closer to Rocky. Rocky moved his hands under her shirt, and started tracing up. Becca moaned, as Rocky's hands moved higher and higher. His hands moved up to her bteast, and he gave a light squeeze.
Becca moaned, loudly. "Oh, baby..." Rocky smiled, and trailed his hands back down, all the way to her butt. Becca wiggled her butt playfully, smiling into the kiss. Rocky squeezed her butt, and slipped his tongue into her mouth. Becca moaned lightly, and coiled her tongue around Rocky's. Rocky moaned, and squeezed some more. Becca squirmed on his lap. Rocky grinned and tugged on her shirt. Becca took off her shirt, and tossed it to the floor. Rocky ran his hands to the back of her bra, and took it off. Becca smiled, and kissed Rocky's neck. Rocky moaned, and moved his hands to her breasts again. Becca moaned lightly, and attached her lips to his. Rocky gave a light suck on her lower lip. Becca moaned, and squirmed more on Rocky's lap. Rocky slipped his tongue into her mouth and started exploring. Becca moved her hands to Rocky's hair again, and tugged. Rocky moaned and tangled their tongues. Becca moaned in response and pressed herself against the bulge in Rocky's pants. Rocky moaned and trailed his hands along her sides. Becca smiled, and started kissing down his neck.

Rocky moaned. "Babe.."
"Mmm." Becca hummed, still trailing kisses. Rocky moaned again. Becca chuckled, and moved her hands to Rocky's pants, and started rubbing gently.
Rocky moaned. "Oh babe..."
"You like that baby?" Becca asked,rubbing a bit harder.
"Yeah.." Rocky moaned loudly.
"Want me to take those pants off?" Becca asked.
"Yeah.." Rocky said.
Becca climbed off Rocky, and made quick work of his pants. "Underwear too?" Rocky nodded and gripped her sides Becca pulled off the underwear. She climbed onto Rocky's lap again, and kissed him hard. Rocky kissed her back, sucking on her lips every now and then. Becca moved Rocky's hands to the waistband of her pants. Rocky moved his hands to the front of her pants and started to unbutton it. Becca started kissing down Rocky's neck again. She sucked lightly on his pulse point. Rocky moaned, and pulled Becca's pants down. Becca moved so he could get the pants all the way off. Rocky took them off and kissed her again. He tugged on her underwear. Becca moved so he could take off the underwear too. Then she slowly lowered herself onto him. Rocky moaned lightly and pushed himself into her a bit more. Becca moaned, and grabbed onto his shoulders. Rocky moved so he was on top of her, and started thrusting into her.
Becca moaned loudly, "Rocky..."
"Hmm?" Rocky asked.
"More." Becca said, breathlessly. Rocky started thrusting faster, and ran his hands along her thighs.
Becca moaned, and ran her hand along Rocky's tattoo. Rocky moaned lightly and thrusted deeper into her.
"Did I ever tell you how hot your tattoo is?" Becca asked breathlessly.
"Over a hundred times, baby." Rocky smiled and kissed her. Becca smiled into the kiss. A gasp escaped her lips as Rocky thrusted and hit her sensitive spot. Rocky grinned and thrusted harder on that spot. Becca muffled a scream into Rocky's shoulder. She fell back against the couch. "More..."
Rocky thrusted even harder. "You close baby? I'm close."
"So close..." she said breathlessly. Her eyes fluttering closed at the pleasure coursing through her.
"I'm so close too now.." Rocky keep thrusting. Becca moaned, and climaxed, fingers gripping the couch till they were white. Rocky moaned, and climaxed into her a second after she did. He slowly pulled out of her and laid beside her. Becca took a breath and snuggled into Rocky.
"That was...wow." Rocky smiled. "I missed that."
"Me too." Becca said, smiling at him, "I'm sorry I didn't let you do it before now."

"It's alright." Rocky shrugged. "We have all the time we need."

"Yeah." Becca said. Her eyes started to drift closed.
Rocky stroked her hair, and was about to pick her up to their room, when he heard his little baby crying from the playpen.
"I'll get her." Becca said, sitting up with a wince. "She needs to eat."
"Are you okay?" Rocky asked, seeing the wince.
"Just a little sore. We haven't had sex in a while. My body just isn't used to it yet." Becca said, wincing a little more as she scooted to the edge of the bed.
"I'll get her then." Rocky said. He went to the playpen and picked up Emelia, then brought her to Becca.
"You didn't have to." Becca said, with a smile. She started feeding Emelia.
"I wanted to." Rocky smiled back as Emelia stared up at them.

"She was really hungry." Becca said, looking down at the baby. "They must not have feed her while they had her. My poor baby."

"Yeah." Rocky sighed. "I don't get why they'd take her though. She has nothing to do with Ross and Riker except for being their niece."

"Yeah." Becca said, softly.

"She's with us now." Rocky said, giving Becca a kiss on the forehead. "That's all that matters."

"Yeah." Becca said, guiltily, tears forming in her eyes.

"Hey, what is it?" Rocky asked, seeing the tears. "Baby, what's wrong?"

"I...I can't tell you." she said, shaking her head. "You'll leave again."

"I won't, baby. I promise I won't leave." Rocky took her hand. "Please tell me, baby. I won't leave again, I promise."

Becca started crying harder. "This is all my fault. He was drunk. I was young, and stupid. I thought I could get him away from her. Away from that bitch..."

"Baby, what are you talking about?" Rocky asked. "And who exactly are you talking about? Who's he and her?"
"Riker." Becca whispered. "I slept with Riker. Becca's not my only daughter."

"What?!" Rocky asked, standing up. "Wait, that has nothing to do with those two girls taking Emelia, does that?"
"I slept with him to try and get him away from Lauren. I think they were trying to tell me they know about Clae. But I don't know how she's with my parents." Becca said.
"Does Riker know?" Rocky asked. "And you never told me about this because..? I thought soulmates tell each other everything, especially when they have another person's child! What do you think everyone will think if they know?!"
"I don't know!" Becca said, starting to cry again. "It was four years ago! I was young and scared. I didn't know what to do. I was going to tell you, but I got so scared after you freaked out about the photo that I just couldn't."
"So, what, you were going to keep her hidden from me?!" Rocky asked. "You can't just hide her with your parents and expect no one will know! Because of that, our daughter was taken twice! Her life was at risk, Becca!"
"I didn't mean for any of this to happen!" Becca said, crying. She laid Emelia one the bed, since she was asleep, and fixed her bra and shirt.
Rocky sighed, and sat next to her. "I'm sorry baby, I shouldn't have gotten this upset. I was freaking out about Emelia earlier but I hid it, and I didn't mean to take it out on you."

Becca moved away from him shaking her head. "You don't get to do that. You don't get to just turn around and expect me to forgive you. Not again." She picked up Emelia. "Good-bye Rocky." she walked out the door, and out of the house.
Rocky stared at her leaving, then quickly fixed his clothes and ran out after her. "Becca, wait!"
Becca ignored him, buckled Emelia in her car seat, and drove off into the night.
Rocky shook his head, and pulled at his hair. "Damn it." He went back inside, surprised to see Addie standing there.
"You messed up." She simply said.
"She just make a mistake, and not apologize, and then when I got mad and actually apologize, she just left! She can't do that!" Rocky said.
"You'll understand if you know how hard things are for her." Addie told him, starting to walk back into her room.
"Wait, Addie?" Rocky asked.
"Yeah?" Addie turned around to face him, but froze in shock when his lips connected with hers.
Ryland woke up with a scream a pain ripping through his chest.
Addie heard the scream and immediately pushed Rocky away. "I can't believe you!" She slapped him, then ran outside.
Becca had been driving when suddenly her chest ter a minute she finally caught her breath, and continued on to her parent's house. She knocked on the door, and her mom opened the door. "Hey mom." she hugged her.
"Hey sweetie." her mom said, "and I see you brought your new little angel."
"I did." Becca said, smiling, "Mom can I stay here tonight?"
"Of course sweetie. You know where the extra bed is." Her mom kissed her forehead and went to her room. Becca walked to the back of the house, and set Emelia's car seat next to the extra bed. She crossed the room, and kissed Clae's forehead. "I love you baby girl." she moved a strand of her bright blonde hair out of her face, and then climbed in bed herself.
Rocky held his stinging cheek and stared out the door. That's two girls he upset, and he had no idea why he'd done it. Then he remembered his brother scream so he went into the room. "Ry?"

"What happened?" Ryland asked, "My chest just felt like someone was trying to crush it."

"Yeah, it happens when your soulmate kisses someone else or gets kissed by someone else. You're lucky you haven't got your mark yet, because you'd be unconscious if you have." Rocky sighed.

"Addie kissed someone else?" Ryland asked in shock.

"No!" Rocky immediately said. "No, she didn't. And I'm sure she wouldn't." He paused and sighed again. "Ry, I kissed your soulmate."

"What?! Why would you do that?!" Ryland asked. "What about Becca? Is she okay? I mean she does have her mark. How is she?"
"She- Oh shit." Rocky said when he realized that Becca was driving. "I need to go after her!" He ran out of the room and out the door.
"And I need to go find Addie." Ryland mumbled to himself.
Rocky went into his car and started it, then drove around. "Come on Bec, where are- Oh I know." He drove to her parents' house, got out of the car, and knocked.
Becca's mom opened the door. When she saw Rocky she crossed her arms and leaned against the door frame. "Can I help you?"
"Is Becca here?" Rocky asked. "If she is, please let me see her. I need to talk to her."
"My daughter comes here, middle of the night, almost in tears, with her baby, won't tell me what happened, though I assume it was something to do with youou walt, and you think I'm just gonna let you waltz in here and make her more upset?
"Please, I really need to talk to her." Rocky said. There was no way he'd tell Becca's mom the whole thing, so he made something up. "It's about Addie." Well, that was partly true. He did kiss her.
"You hurt my niece too? No wonder she came straight here."
"Who? Addie came here?" Rocky asked.
"Yeah. She got here a few minutes ago. Walked the whole way." she said.
"Mom who's at the..." Becca trailed off when she saw Rocky. "Mom, could you excuse us please? You can go back to bed."
"Becca." Rocky said, relieved to see her. "Wait.. Becca? What.. How are you not unconscious?" He asked, just realizing again.
"I don't know." Becca said. She waited till her mom was in her room. "I should be though." She smacked him across the face. "That's for kissing Addie."

"I deserve that." Rocky said, referring to the smack. "Look, I'm really sorry about getting mad at you like that earlier. I didn't mean to, I swear."

"Rocky, you always get mad at me." Becca said. "Everything is not my fault! And you make it seem like it is!"
"Mommy?" a sleepy voice said from behind her.
Becca walked over to the four-year old, and picked her up. "What is it baby?"
"Bad dweam." she said. She looked at Rocky, and blinked sleeply. "Daddy!" she squealed.
Rocky smiled at the little girl. "Hi Clae." He looked back at Becca. "I know, and I just realized that. I know I've messed up a lot, but please believe me when I say I'm really sorry."
"I believe you." Becca said, quietly.
"Daddy!" Clae said, making grabby hands at Rocky.
"She knows both you and Riker as daddy." Becca said, quietly. "I didn't think it'd be fair to him to just be known as Uncle Riker."
"Yeah.. But do you forgive me?" Rocky asked, while holding one of his hands out to Clae for her to hold.
"Of course I do. I love you." Becca said. Clae stuck Rocky's hand in her mouth.
Rocky smiled. "I love you too." He turned to Clae and gently took his hand out of her mouth. "This is daddy's hand baby girl, not food."
Clae pouted. She glared at Rocky. Becca laughed, "I think she liked your hand."

"But I don't want her to eat it." Rocky said in a tone that'll make little kids laugh.

Clae laughed, and made grabby hands toward Rocky. "She wants you to hold her." Becca said, smiling.

Rocky smiled wider and gently took Clae from Becca's arms. "Hi there baby girl."

"Hi, daddy." Clae said, kissing Rocky's cheek.
"Aren't you supposed to be in bed?" Rocky joked. He turned to Becca and mouthed, 'I take it that Riker knows. Does Ross know?'
Becca shook her head. 'Riker doesn't know either.'
"When are you gonna tell them?" Rocky asked, seeing as Clae wasn't paying attention the conversation.
"When they come over and see her." Becca said. "We're taking her home tomorrow."

"Oh." Rocky said. "You're not gonna come back home with me right now?"
Becca frowned. "Rock, I'm not letting you drive back now. It's four in the morning. We're both staying here. With our kids."
"Um..I don't think that's a good idea..." Rocky said. "Your mom doesn't seem happy to see me, your cousin won't be happy either, and her soulmate is alone in our house..."
"Ryland's already on his way to pick up Addie. My mom just doesn't want you to hurt me. She'll be fine as long as I'm happy." Becca said.
"Okay, are you sure you want me to stay here?" Rocky asked. "I mean I did kiss another girl...you know you never asked me why."

"Why did you kiss her?" Becca asked. "I'm pretty sure I know already, but go ahead and tell me.
Cause I kind of think she's cute the first time I met her...but I know it's wrong to think that...so I didn't say anything...and earlier when you left, I regretted everything and I just wanted to feel better, and she was right there and it just happened." Rocky explained. "Is that the same reason you thought?"
"No not at all." Becca said. She took Clae back, "Maybe you should stay at a hotel for a while. Me and the girls will be home tomorrow. She started back toward her room, leaving the door open behind her.
"Wait what?" Rocky asked, following inside. "Then what did you think it was? And why do I need to stay in a hotel? I thought we're okay."
"I thought you were just mad at me and wanted to get even, because I slept with Riker!" Becca said. "And we were okay, right up to the point where you admitted you thought my cousin was cute!"
"Um, about that get even thing, that also adds up to the reason." Rocky admitted. "And Bec, sure I think she's cute but to me, you're much cuter, hotter, perfect, and beautiful. Please believe me when I tell you that because that's the truth."
"How can I believe you?" Becca asked.
"Because," Rocky kissed her passionately, then he pulled back. "Because I love you."
Becca smiled softly, "I love you too." She pressed her lips to his again. She pulled away. "I better get her in bed." She carried Clae to the room, and laid her down. Then she pulled Rocky onto the extra bed with her, and kissed him.
Rocky kissed her back immediately, ignoring someone else's presence in the room.
Becca pulled away, "Addie, Rocky has something he'd like to say to you."
"I do?" Rocky asked Becca. "I mean, yeah I do."
"Save it." Addie said and walked out of the room.
"She'll come around." Becca said, "She likes to make things hard for people."
Rocky shrugged. "She deserves to be mad at me. I think I remember Ryland told me that they've never kissed yet. So, I think I might have stolen her first kiss."
Becca looked horrified. Then she shook her head sadly. "She'll forgive you...eventually."

"Yeah I'm sure." Rocky said. "Now do I still need to go find a hotel?"

"No, you can stay."
Rocky smiled and kissed her. "Thank you baby."
"Of course." Becca said. Rocky kissed her again. Becca kissed back instantly. She pulled away after a minute. "I think you need to make it up to me." she said, her eyes sparkling.
"And how do I do that?" Rocky asked.
"Mmm I'm sure you'll figure it out." Becca said, pressing her lips back to his. Rocky kissed her back, and licked her bottom lip. Becca opened her mouth, and allowed his tongue to enter her mouth.
Rocky tangled their tongues, and ran his hand through her hair. Becca moaned lightly. Rocky ran his hands along her sides. Becca moaned. Rocky began kissing down her jawline. Becca moaned, and arched into his touch. He started to suck hickeys along her neck. Becca moaned loudly. She pushed Rocky away, and grabbed a scarf from a drawer in her room, and handed to him. "Do with it what you will." Rocky raised his eyebrows, then grinned and kissed her again. Becca kissed back.
Rocky kissed down her jawline again while moving his hands down to her hands and lifting them above her head. Becca moaned, as she felt Rocky tie the scarf around her hands, and to the bed post. He went down and unbuttoned her pants, then started kissing up her thighs. Becca moaned, and squirmed. Rocky sucked hickeys up her thighs, then pulled her underwear off and started kissing along her v line.

Becca whined, "Rocky...get on with it!" Rocky grinned and started eating her out. Becca moaned loudly. Rocky pushed his tongue inside her and began ran it along her walls. Becca whimpered, and bucked her hips, forcing Rocky's tongue deeper inside her. Rocky moved his tongue around inside her, hitting various spots. Becca whined as Rocky hit her sensitive spot. Rocky pushed his tongue deeper, and rubbed his hand along her v line. Becca shivered, as Rocky ran his hand along her scar from the hospital.
"Are you close baby?" Rocky asked, licking her area.
Becca moaned, "Yes..." Rocky kept licking, and moved his hands to Becca's butt, giving a squeeze.
Becca squealed, because Rocky's hands were cold. Rocky squeezed again, and sucked on her area.
Becca moaned, and her hips bucked. "Rocky..." she moaned, and climaxed.

Rocky swallowed everything, then moved up to her side. "Do you want these off now baby?" He asked, twirling the end of the scarf on her hands.

"Yes, please." Becca said, breathlessly.

Rocky untied her, then gave her a kiss on the cheek. "That was so good."

"Mmm yeah, it was." Becca said, with a smile. "And now you have made it up to me."

"I'm glad I have." Rocky smiled.

Becca pecked him on the lips, and snuggled into him. "Good-night, my love."
"Good night." Rocky smiled. Becca immediately fell asleep. Rocky kissed her forehead, and fell asleep next to her soon after.

Riker sighed, as he laid down. "Today was a long day."
Ross laid down next to him. "It sure was. And very tiring."
"Yeah." Riker said, with a yawn.
"Let's go to sleep." Ross said, kissing his cheek.
"Mkay." Riker said, sleepily. "I hope we're done with the excitement for a while."
"Yeah, we really need a break from all this." Ross agreed. He wrapped his arms around Riker. "Good night." Riker fell asleep instantly in Ross' arms.
Ross gave him a soft kiss before falling asleep next to him.

The next day Becca and Rocky took Clae and Emelia back home.
"I'm thinking Riker and Ross can take her every other weekend." Becca said, as they were waiting for Riker and Ross to get there. Becca had asked Ryland to take Addie out for the afternoon as she and Rocky still weren't on speaking terms and this was stressful enough with out the edition of that whole situation too. Clae and Emelia were both napping, as they waited for Ross and Riker to arrive.
They arrived soon enough and walked inside the house. "We're here." Ross said walking inside.
"Um...hey guys..." Becca said, nervously.
Riker sat down on one couch with Ross. "Bec, what's wrong?"
"I...um...Remember..." she stammered. She was cut off by Clae running into the room. She hopped in Rocky's lap, looked right at Riker and squealed, "Daddy Rikey!"
"Daddy Rikey?" Ross asked. "What?"
"Um... Yeah she's Riker and Becca's." Rocky said hesitantly.
"WHAT?!" Riker squeaked. Becca grabbed Rocky's hand and held on tightly.
Rocky squeezed her hand for reassurance.
Ross turned to Riker. "You slept with her?!"
"It was like four years ago!" Riker said, "Before I got my soul mark!"
Ross shook his head. "And you never told me about it!" He got up and ran outside.

Riker sighed, "I'll be back." He chased after Ross. "Ross! Ross stop!"
Ross ignored him and kept running He was too upset to even care if he hurt himself.
Riker chased Ross until he stopped in a park far from ROcky and Becca's. "Are you finally gonna stop and listen?" he asked, breathing heavily due to the run.
"No." Ross said and ran again even though he was extremely tired.
Riker sighed took a deep breath and continued running after Ross. "Think about Anthony!" he called ahead. "Please, Ross I am begging you just listen to what I have to say."
Ross stopped and turned to him. "There's nothing I need to listen to! You slept with her, didn't tell me, and apparently have a daughter!" Now he was just too tired to run, so he walked away.
"I didn't tell you because I thought it was a dream!" Riker said,following after him, "I was drunk that night. I didn't think it had actually happened that's why I didn't tell you. And I didn't know I had a daughter until today either!"
"Oh so you thought it was a dream to sleep with her. Clearly that means you like her in some way!" Ross said, still walking away.
"I don't like Becca. Ross!" Riker said, catching Ross' elbow and turning him to face him. "You are the only one for me."
"Okay so maybe you don't like Becca like that but don't even lie about me being the only one of you. You still dated girls when you got your soulmark!" Ross yanked his hand back.

"No I didn't!" Riker said, angrily. "Any relationship I had after that was only so that I could keep the public from finding out that you were my soulmate! I didn't want you hurt!"
"And you think that doesn't hurt me now? The public would find out eventually anyway! You didn't have to hide it! You also hid it from me!" Ross said. "Are you... Oh my God, you're embarrassed that I'm your soulmate, aren't you?!"
"No!" Riker said, "You weren't ready for that kind of ridicule at that point in your life! Four years ago you were twelve Ross! It would've crushed you to be frowned upon because your soulmate was your brother! You wouldn't have gotten the part on Austin and Ally. I was protecting you!"
"Yeah. You protected me by having sex with your best friend." Ross said. "I'm going home. Don't follow me." He turned and started walking again.
Riker scowled and followed anyway. "You think I don't feel horrible about this? You don't think that I'd go back and change this if I could? But I can't Ross! All I can do is say I'm sorry! Okay? I am so fucking sorry that I got drunk and slept with Becca. Okay?"
"Sorry doesn't mean anything now." Ross muttered, walking faster.
Riker continued to follow. He wasn't going to give up. "Well, what do you want me to do Ross?" Riker asked. "Do you want me to ignore that adorable little girl back at their house. Let her grow up her whole life thinking Rocky's her real dad?"
"Oh I don't know, why don't you just go back there, ask Becca to marry you, and raise that girl together." Ross said bitterly.
"Because she's not my soulmate." Riker said. "She's Rocky's. What do you want me to do Ross? I'll do anything, please."
Ross stopped, and sniffled. "You'll do anything? Then leave me for a little bit, I need some time alone."
"Just promise me you won't hurt yourself. Or Anthony." Riker said.
"I would never hurt Anthony." Ross said. "Now leave me alone."
"Okay." Riker sniffled, those words hurt. "I love you." He walked slowly back toward the park they had passed a while back. Ross swallowed, and walked into his house. He went up to his room and broke down. He never wanted to be left alone, but he didn't get why it upset him so much earlier, and he didn't want to snap at Riker or do something he'll regret.
Stormie saw Ross and frowned. She wondered what happened now. She went up to his room and knocked on the door. "Ross? Sweetie? Can momma come in?"
"Yeah." Ross said, still crying.
Stormie came in the room and sat down on the bed next to Ross, "You want to tell me what's going on that's got you so upset?" she asked, stroking his hair.
"Riker and Becca...slept together and they have a four year old daughter. None of them told me about it. I got upset and yelled at Riker, but I didn't mean to." Ross said. "It just made me too upset and I don't even know why."
"I see." Stormie said, a bit shocked. "When exactly was it they slept together? And did Riker just not tell you about it or did he not know either? Because there's a big difference."

"Four years ago. He said he was drunk and he didn't know about the child." Ross said. "I know he didn't do anything wrong, but I yelled at him and I don't know why."

"Is it because your jealous he slept with someone els before you?" Stormie asked gently.

"I guess." Ross sniffled. "I just thought maybe he prefers to be with her than me."

"Oh, Ross that isn't true. Riker loves Becca like a sister. That's all. He'd do a lot for her. But he'd do anything for you." Stormie said. "You've always been jealous of Becca. Why? She's never given you reason to be."

"He spent a lot of time with her. He's only been spending time with me after I got my soulmark." Ross said, starting to cry again. "I thought they were soulmates, but they aren't. I mean he was with her pretty much everyday since four years ago until I got my soulmark. I don't want him to leave me for her."

"Ross, he would never leave you for Becca. For one thing Becca's very happy with Rocky. And for another he loves you. You used to spend a lot of time with Laura until she got her soulmark. But that doesn't mean you love Riker any less. It's the same thing. Riker and Becca were close just like you and Laura were." Stormie said.

"They really are?" Ross asked, sniffling.
"Yes, baby." Stormie said, "And as for Riker not spending time with you in between your soulmark and his well, you have no idea how many times a day I heard. 'Mom! I just can't go around Ross. I get these butterflies in my stomach.' He wanted to spend time with your Ross. He just didn't know what to do. But when he did he would spend the time with you. And only you."
"He really says that too?" Ross asked. "Oh God, I'm a terrible soulmate."
"No you aren't terrible at all." tormie said, "Would you like me to send Riker up?"
"Yes please." Ross said. "Thanks mom."
"Your welcome honey." Stormie said, kissing his forehead. Riker appeared a minute later. "Mom said it was okay to come up?"

Ross attacked him with a hug. "I'm so sorry."

Riker hugged him back. "Me too."

"I really didn't mean to get mad at you." Ross said. "I just had stupid thoughts."

"Hey, nothing you think is ever stupid. Everything's okay though now. Right?" Riker asked.
"As long as everything's okay with you." Ross said.
"I'm okay, as long as your okay." Riker said.
"Okay." Ross said. "Now can we go back?"
"If your sure you can handle it." Riker said.

"Yeah." Ross nodded. "Besides, that little girl is adorable."

"Yeah, and just think she's as much ours as she is their's." Riker said, with a smile.

"Yeah." Ross agreed. "Might as well get to know her."

"Yep." Riker said with a smile.
Ross took his hand. "Come on.
"Hey...guys...I'm sorry for making a scene earlier." Ross said once they got there. Becca looked up from where she had been crying on Rocky's shoulder. She sniffled, and shook her head. Then she walked upstairs. Riker sighed, and gave Ross' hand a squeeze. Ross bit his lip, knowing what would come next. Rocky stood up and glared at him, then followed Becca upstairs.

"It'll be okay." Riker said. "You go sit in the living room. I'll go talk to them." He kissed Ross' temple. "It's gonna be okay."

Ross sniffled. "I hope." He went and sat on the couch.

Riker ran upstairs, and knocked on the door. "Guys! Let me in." Becca opened the door, and went back and sat next to Rocky.

Rocky wrapped his arms around her. "You're gonna talk to us or yell at her?"

"Why would I yell at my best friend?" Riker asked, scowling. Becca sniffled and laid her head on Rocky's shoulder. Riker moved, and kneeled in front of Becca so he could look at her face. "Why didn't you tell me, Bec?"
"I was scared." she whispered.

"Tell him why, baby." Rocky said to Becca, squeezing her hand assuringly.

"We were so young. By the time I found out about Clae you had your soul mark. You were having enough problems trying to not make a fool of yourself in front of Ross' and stressing over the public not finding out that I just couldn't tell you and add to the stress." Becca said. "I always meant to tell you. It just never seemed to be the right time."
Riker nodded and sighed, "I get it. I wish you would've told me, but I get it, and I'm not angry. And Ross is really sorry. Please, forgive him. He feels awful."

"Oh yeah, and why's he not here to say it himself?" Rocky asked.

"Because I asked him to stay downstairs so you wouldn't yell at him." Riker said, glaring at Rocky.

"If I wanted to yell at him, I would've done it already earlier." Rocky said, getting up. "And also, he deserves to be yelled at. I could you hear you two fighting from here!"

"We're fine!" Riker said, glaring. "Un-like you I try to fix things when I mess up. Addie won't even talk to you."

"Don't you even bring that up, you know nothing about it!" Rocky said.

"Yeah, I do. Ryland and Addie stayed at our house last night, because Addie didn't want to be here." Riker said, "Becca called them and asked them to come pick up their stuff later because we were coming over to talk. Their moving in with us."

Rocky folded his arms and scoffed. "Why should I care if they're moving in with you? Ryland technically lives there anyway."

"Becca may care." Riker said, as he headed back downstairs. Becca looked at the floor, silently.

Rocky turned back and sat next to her. "Bec?" Becca stayed silent, staring at the floor. "Bec," Rocky took her hand. "Please talk to me."

"What's there to say?" Becca asked bitterly.

"What's on your mind." Rocky said. "You must be thinking about something, please tell me."

"I'm thinking I don't blame her for leaving, but I wish she'd stay." Becca said.

Rocky sighed. "Did you try talking to her to convince her to stay? I mean you kind of haven't been talking to her as much, even with the whole Maia/Lauren thing."

"I haven't had a chance. She got back from that, woke up and you kissed her." Becca said. "We talked some at my parent's last night though before you got there."

"What exactly did she say?" Rocky asked. "And again, I absolutely regret kissing her. It was stupid mistake."

"She said she couldn't stay here. She couldn't look at you. Not after you did." Becca said.

"I didn't think it would matter so much to her that I kissed her." Rocky said. "I mean she and Ryland may never kiss before, but I didn't think it was really her first kiss. And even if it is, it shouldn't bother her that much. But really Bec, she won't even talk to me, so please tell her I'm really sorry for that, I really am."

"She needs to hear it from you, Rocky." Becca said. She stood up, "I'm going downstairs." She walked back down to where Riker and Ross were sitting talking with Clae. Ross looked up and saw her, then looked back at Riker and Clae, afraid of saying something wrong.

"It's okay, Ross." Becca said, "I'm not upset anymore." Riker smiled.

"I'm sorry though. I shouldn't have gotten upset and I should've let you explain." Ross said.

"It's okay." Becca said, smiling. She sat down and pulled Clae unto her lap. "Can you tell me who they are baby girl?" she asked pointing at Riker and Ross.
"Daddy Rikey and daddy Rossy!" she squealed happily pointing to each one. Becca smiled at them.

"Why'd she call me 'daddy'?" Ross asked Riker. "I mean it's not that I mind, but why?"

"Because that's who she knows you as." Becca said. "I found out about her after Riker got his soul mark. So when she was old enough I told he all about Daddy Rossy, and Daddy Rikey, and Daddy Rocky. I told her about Rocky first and that's kind of where the y came on all your names."

"Oh." Ross said. "I thought that was why."

Becca laughed. Clae climbed of Becca's lap, and into Ross' "Daddy Rossy!" she squealed. She smushed his cheeks and giggled, "Daddy Rossy look funny." Becca laughed.

Ross smiled and gently pushed her hands away from his face. "How do I look now?"

"Pretty." she said.
Riker chuckled, "Daddy Rossy is very pretty isn't he?"
Becca smiled. "She's yours on the weekends. I figured then she could stay with both of us."
Riker nodded, and smiled. "I like that idea. Ross?"

"Yeah." Ross nodded. "That would be good."

"Great." Becca said smiling. Ross smiled back.
Clae poked Ross' teeth. "Shiny!"
Ross chuckled. "Isn't your teeth shiny too?"
"Yep. See." She smiled at Ross and showed him her teeth.

Ross smiled back. "You're so adorable."
"Tank-you daddy Rossy." she said. She turned to Becca. "Mommy, blankie!"
Becca smiled, "I'll run grab it sweetie."
"She looks a lot like you." Ross said to Riker.
"Yeah, she does." Riker said. "She's got Becca's blue eyes though."
"Yeah.." Ross said.
Becca walked upstairs, and into her room to get Clae's blanket.
Rocky saw her eye the blanket, so he grabbed it before she did. "Bec."
"Give me the blanket." Becca said, holding out her hand.
"No." Rocky held the blanket tighter, away from her. "What did they say?"
"What did who say?" Becca asked.
"What did Ross and Riker say? I know you were talking." Rocky said.
"They've been talking to Clae." Becca said.
"Okay." Rocky said. "Look Bec, I really wanna fix things now so please just talk to Addie for me. It was a stupid mistake, I said that already."
Becca sighed, "I get Rock. Can I have the blanket now?"
"If you'll talk to her for me, then you can have the blanket." Rocky said.
"Whatever." Becca said. She just wanted to get back downstairs.
Rocky rolled his eyes and followed back downstairs with the blanket.
"Daddy Rocky's got your blanket, Clae." Becca said, as she sat back down on the couch.
4Rocky handed the blanket to Clae, then went to sit down next to Becca. "You know you can't keep avoiding me."
Becca ignored him. "She's probably going to fall asleep on you." she told Ross.
Ross nodded. "Probably."
"Ross, give her to me. You got upset finding out about her so you don't deserve it." Rocky said and reached out to Clae as Ross reluctantly handed her to him.
Becca slapped Rocky across the face. "I can't believe you!" She took Clae away from Rocky, and handed her back to Ross. She turned back Rocky. "Get out."
"You and Addie sure are a lot alike." Rocky muttered, but stood from the couch. "You asked me to get out. Don't expect me to come back." He went outside.
Ross sniffled and buried his face on Riker's shoulder. Riker stroked Ross' hair trying to get him to calm down. Becca stared at the door in shock.
"I'm so sorry." Ross sobbed although it was muffled by Riker's shirt.
"It's not your fault." Becca said, hugging Ross. "He needs to grow up. I'm not going to keep trying to fix his messes. If he wants to leave then fine let him leave. Emelia and I will be fine. And I've got you two to help with Clae. If he wants to come back, he'll have to show me that he's grown up some."
"I shouldn't have gotten so upset. That's what made him mad and now I've ruined your relationship." Ross said.
"He's not mad about you Ross. He's feeling guilty because he kissed Addie and now she won't talk, and she's moving out with Ryland and I'm upset because she's like my sister, and Rocky knows that's his fault, but he won't be a man enough to talk to her himself.
"I still got him even mad." Ross said. "There's already that and now I added the problem."
"It's not your fault Ross. And I won't have you saying that it is." Becca said, giving him a stern look. "Why don't you guys take Clae for the week, so I can have some time to adjust to having Emelia home. I'll come get Clae on Friday or Saturday. Now, I have a call to make." She heard Emelia start crying and sighed, "And a baby to get." Ross simply nodded and buried his face in Riker's shoulder again.
"Love you guys!" Becca called as she ran upstairs. Riker carefully stood up, and picked up a sleeping Clae from Ross' lap. "Come on Ross. Let's go okay?" He held out his hand for Ross to take.
"Okay." Ross took his hand, but then took Clae back from him. "You can't carry her." He held her in one hand and took Riker's hand again.

"Your pregnant too ya know?" Riker said.

"I don't want you to have another miscarriage." Ross said.

Riker sighed, "I don't want you to have one either."

"Anthony and I will be fine." Ross said.

"Okay." Riker said, with a sigh. He opened the car door, so that Ross could buckle Clae in the booster seat.

Ross buckled her in, then turned to Riker. "I'm driving again." He went into the driver's seat. Riker climbed in the passenger's seat and they headed home.
Becca picked up Emelia and started feeding her. She pulled out her phone, and dialed Ellington's number.
Ellington picked up at the second ring. "Hey."
"Hey." Becca said. "Can you keep an eye on Rocky for me?"
"Sure." Ellington said. "Where is he? Oh and why?"
"I don't know where he is. And because he left me, and I want to make sure I'm not going to fall over unconscious, because that idiot couldn't keep his d*** in his pants."
"Oh, wow, what exactly happened?" Ellington asked. "And um, how do I keep an eye on him if I don't know where he is?"
Becca explained to him what happened. "Just call him,ask him to hang-out. Don't let him know what you know."
"Alright, and Bec, I'm sorry that happened." Ellington said. "I'll make sure he won't do any other stupid thing."

"Thank-you, Ell." Becca said, "I've got to go." She hung up.

"So what's my brother done now?" Rydel asked after Ellington hung up.
"Well, apparently he kissed his soulmate's cousin, kind of had a fight with his two brothers, and also a fight with his soulmate." Ellington told her.
Rydel shook her head.
"Daddy, what's wrong?" Mei-Lee asked, lifting her hands up for Ell to pick her up.

Ellington picked her up. "Nothing you need to know, baby girl." He said.

"Why can't I know?" Mei-Lee frowned.

"It's an adult thing, sweetie." Ellington said, then shot Rydel a 'what do I say?' look.

Rydel shrugged.
"Okay." Mei-Lee said with a pout.
"So why was he fighting with Ross and Riker?" Rydel asked.

"Ross got upset because he found out Riker and Becca have a daughter together because they slept together four years ago, and Rocky wasn't happy that Ross didn't take it well at first." Ellington said. "It's actually not a fight, it's a one-sided argument/fight thing. Riker and Rocky did fight though."

"Well, I can see why. Rocky's being totally ridiculous! I'm sure Ross might've reacted badly, but he's pregnant!" she was silent for a minute. "Their daughter would be as old as Mei-Lee. Older actually by a few months probably. Where's she at? What's her name?"

"Her name's Clae, and now she's with Ross and Riker for the weekend." Ellington said. "Why?"

"Because your inviting Rocky over here,and getting Becca here some how, and Mei-Lee and I are going over to meet her cousin so our child can play with someone her own age. You are going to play mediator for those two because you know they both have tempers as thin as a piece of twine." Rydel said. She grabbed Mei-Lee and headed out the door. "Love you!"

Ellington blinked. "Love you too... Wow okay." He called Rocky to come over, and after about ten minutes on the phone, he finally agreed to come over. So Ellington called Becca next.
"Hello?" Becca asked. She was rocking Emelia trying to get her to quit crying, and she was about at her wits end.
"Hey, Bec, um," Ellington knew Becca wouldn't come if he asked her to, because she already knew Ell called Rocky to hang out. Plus, Rydel told him to get here there somehow, so the first thing that came to his head to get Becca there was, "you gotta come over here, Rocky's here and he's hurt real bad."
"What?!" Becca said, jumping up, which startled Emelia making her cry harder. "I'm on my way Ell. I'll be right there." She hung up, and ran to the car.
"I'm so screwed." Ellington muttered and then opened the door when Rocky got there. Becca arrived five minutes later. Rocky went into the bathroom without knowing Becca was there, while Ellington went and opened the door.
"Where is he? How bad is it?" Becca asked.
"Um..." Ellington said, not exactly knowing what to say.
"Well!" Becca said, rushing into the house with Emelia. "Is it that bad? Where is he?"
"He's actually not hurt..." Ellington trailed off when he saw Rocky walk out of the bathroom with blood on his wrists.
"Well, he's hurt now!" Becca said, running to Rocky. She grabbed his hands. "Why did you do this?!"
"Why do you care? You told me to leave." Rocky said, walking over to the sink.
"Because I care about you! I love you!" Becca said, "And you didn't have to take that so literally! I was angry and upset at how your were treating your own brother. I just wanted you to take a walk and clear your head! Not leave me again!" She was in tears again by this point.
"Yeah well you didn't tell me that. You just let me leave." Rocky said, feeling awful about seeing her in tears, but acting like he didn't.
"Because Ross was upset! And Clae was upset! And then Emelia started crying! She didn't stop until she fell asleep on the car ride over here!" Becca said.
"And that's my fault too. I get it." Rocky said. "Blame it all on me."
"No! It's not! I'm just saying!" Becca said.
"Whatever." Rocky said. "I'm going... wherever." He walked out.
"Rocky!" Becca called after him. She scowled, "Ell watch Emelia." She stalked after Rocky. "I am not letting you walk away from me again!"
"So? If I apologize you're not gonna forgive me anyway." Rocky said.
"Of course I will! I forgave you for what happened with Addie! I forgave you for what you said to Ross at the hospital. I forgave you left me while I was pregnant, went out and got drunk, and Ross brought you back at three in the morning!" Rocky stayed silent, and continued walking.
Becca followed. "So you jut want to give up everything? Your music? Your family? Your daughters?...Me?"
"What's the point if I keep making mistakes?" Rocky asked. "Go find someone else, Bec. Someone who won't hurt you or anyone else in anyway. There's got to be another person out there for you. I know we're soulmates, but if I die, you can be with someone else."
"Don't you dare talk like that Rocky Mark Lynch!" Becca said, grabbing his hand. "There is no one else for me. Now or ever. You are my only soulmate."
Rocky looked away, but then hugged her. "I'm so sorry."
"I know. I forgive you. Just please don't leave me." Becca said, crying.
"I won't. As long as you don't tell me to leave, then I won't." Rocky told her.
"Never." Becca said, snuggling into his chest.

Rocky pulled her close. "I love you baby."

"I love you too." Becca said, "Forever and always."
Rocky smiled. "We should maybe go back now."
"Yeah. I'm sure Emelia misses her daddy." Becca said, holding his hand tightly. "I know I did."
"I missed you too." Rocky kissed her hand. "All three of you."
Becca smiled, "You mean all four of us right?"
"All four?" Rocky asked.
"The doctor said it's a miracle, but I'm pregnant." Becca said.
Rocky smiled wide. "That IS a miracle! Oh baby. Is it a girl or a boy?"
"Another girl." Becca said, smiling. "You just can't seem to catch a break."
"Apparently so." Rocky said. "Should we tell everyone the great news?"
"I don't want to get anyone's hopes up." She said, softly.
"What do you mean, baby?" Rocky asked. "You're already pregnant now."
"I know, but I don't want everyone to get exited, and then I mis-carry again." Becca said, sadly.
"Oh babe," Rocky kissed her softly. "Whatever happens, it should be really good that you can be pregnant again. Who knows, maybe there will be another miracle IF you miscarry. But for now, I'm gonna try my best to make sure you and the baby are okay."
"Thank-you." Becca said, hugging him tightly. "Can you carry me? My feet hurt."
"Of course baby." Rocky picked her up. "Do you want me to carry you home or back to Ell's?"
"Just back to Ell's. Then I can drive home." Becca said.
"Alright." Rocky said, carrying her back to Ell's.
Becca snuggled into Rocky's chest. "I'm sorry I've been so hormonal lately. But now you know why."
"It's okay baby, and yes that explains a lot." Rocky smiled.
"It's a good explination though isn't it." Becca said, smiling.
"A really good one." Rocky said. "I love you girls so much."
"We love you too. All four of us." Becca said with a smile.
"Then I must be the luckiest guy ever." Rocky kissed her forehead as they arrived back at Ell's.
Becca smiled, and snuggled into him. "I guess we can tell a few people. If you want."
"Sounds good." Rocky told her. "Who do you wanna tell?"
"You choose." Becca said, "We can tell as many people as you want, just not Riker, Ross, or Addie. They'd be affected the worst if something goes wrong."
"But wouldn't they feel unappreciated if nothing goes wrong and you suddenly have a baby without telling them?" Rocky asked.
"We can tell them in a few weeks. I'm only two months Rock. A lot can still go wrong. I'm not out of the woods until month four." She mumbled, "I'm technically supposed to be on bed rest right now."
"Then we're going home now and you're going to bed and tell me your craving and I'll get them for you." Rocky told her.
"But what about Emelia? I still have to take care of her." Becca said. "And I don't want to be on bed rest."
"I can take care of her." Rocky shrugged. "And you have to be, for our baby girl."
"I know." Becca whined. "I have to feed Emelia though."
"Well you can feed her when she needs it, but other times you're gonna rest." Rocky told her, with another shrug.
"Your no fun. Next your going to tell me I can't drive home, and Ell's going to have to drive my car." Becca said, pouting.
"Yes, you can't drive your car and Ell has to drive it, and when we get home I'm carrying you up to bed." Rocky said.
Rocky I think that's a bit much." Becca said, as they walked into Ell and Rydel's house.
"No that's not." Rocky said. "And after the weekend, someone else is gonna pick up Clae."
Becca sighed, "Okay.", as they walked in the door.
"Where were you two?" Ellington asked when he saw them.
"I was running after Rocky to make sure he didn't leave us." Becca said, "And I told him some news." She looked at Rocky, leaving him to tell Ellington.
Rocky smiled. "We have another baby girl!"
Ellington gaped. "Becca, who else did you get pregnant with years ago?"
Rocky facepalmed. "Ell, I meant she's pregnant with a baby girl."
"Oh." Ellington said. "That's a huge miracle!"
"Yeah." Becca said, smiling. "I'm supposed to be on bed rest."
"And speaking of bed rest, Ell drive us home." Rocky said.
"Alright." Ellington said. "Congrats guys. When are you gonna tell everyone else?"
"Not for a little bit." Becca said, "The first three months are the biggest chance for mis-carriage, and then the last three months. So I have to be on bed rest now, then three moths where light stuff will be okay, then three more months of bed rest."
"Well then that's up to you if you wanna tell everyone else." Ellington said. "Now keys?"
Becca sighed, and dropped the keys in Ellington's hand. "You'll have to carry Emelia. Rocky won't put me down."
"Yeah." Ellington took the keys and then picked up Emelia. "Leggo."
Becca sighed, and let Rocky carry her upstairs and to bed. "This is all rather un-necessary."
"Yes this is. I'm not gonna risk anything." Rocky told her.
Becca sighed, and mumbled, "I shouldn't have told you. I knew you'd go over board."
"This isn't overboard." Rocky said. "Now what are you craving?"
Becca thought about it. "McDonald's."
"Alright, big Mac?" Rocky asked.

"No. I want two McChickens with extra mayo, two large fries, a vanilla shake, and a chocolate chip frappe. And make sure they use decaf coffee." Becca said. "And get it with extra chocolate chips."
"O... Kay. I'll go get them." Rocky said.
"Thank-you baby." Becca said, as Rocky headed out. She laid down in bed, and closed her eyes to rest, before she knew it she'd fallen asleep
"They seem like they're having fun." Ross said, motioning to Mei and Clae.
"Yeah." Rydel said, smiling. "It's nice that she'll have someone to play with. How are you taking this?"
"Taking what?" Ross asked.
"Finding out about Clae? Becca's new pregnancy?" Rydel said.
"I'm okay about Clae now... Wait, Becca's pregnant?" Ross asked. "How? I thought she can't have anymore?"
Rydel shrugged, "I found a new sonogram in her car last week. She's having another baby girl."
"Wha- But- Why didn't she tell us?" Ross asked.
"I don't know." Rydel said, with a shrug. "I don't think even Rocky knows. Maybe she cheated or something?"
"Oh.. Okay." Ross said. "I guess she must be happy to have another child."
"Yeah." Rydel said. "I wonder who she must've cheated with this time, and why didn't anything happen to Rocky?"
"I don't know." Ross shrugged. "Whoever it is..." He shrugged again.
"Ross, we have to figure this out. I mean what if this is Riker's baby again?" Rydel said.
"Then that means he has another baby. Nothing happened to me, so.." Ross trailed off.
"So?! So!? You don't care that your soulmate might have cheated on you?!"
"If he's happy about it." Ross said.
Rydel shook her head, "You make no sense Ross. You fiancee." she emphasized the word, "Might have just cheated on you, and your okay with it?!"
"I don't know, why should I care?" Ross asked.
"Because that means he had sex with Becca." Rydel said, slowly, making sure that Ross understood.
"Well then if he did and he's happy, then whatever." Ross said. "It's not really my business."
"Oh my god you impossible!" Rydel said, throwing up her hands. She stood up, "Mei-Lee we've got to go."
"Okay mommy." Mei-Lee said. "Bye Clae."
"Bye." Clae said. The two small girls hugged, and Mei-Lee and Rydel left just as Riker got back from the store. Ross just sat there with tears in his eyes.
Riker ran to Ross. "Baby what's wrong?"
"She's mad at me too." Ross said, shaking his head. "Why can't I do anything right?!"
"Baby, back-up. What's going on?" Riker said, "Who's mad at you? Why?"
"Rydel. She said Becca's pregnant again, and because of what's going on between her and Rocky, Rydel said maybe Becca cheated on him, with you again, and I said I'm okay with it as long as you're happy, and she just got mad because I don't care." Ross said. "Rocky got mad at me for caring and Rydel got mad at me for not." He started crying.
"Oh, baby." Riker said, hugging him. He stroked Ross' hair. "It's okay. They shouldn't have gotten mad at you. Rocky already said he was sorry remember? You forgave him already. And it's great that Becca's pregnant again, but it's not my baby. I would never cheat on you. I love you too much."
"But I can't do anything without at least one person getting mad at me." Ross buried his face in Riker's chest. "I hate life. It's all full of problems."
"You don't hate your life." Riker said. "Your just hormonal right now."
"Then I hate my hormones." Ross mumbled, still crying.
"I know, baby." Riker said, rubbing his back.
"Daddy Rossy hurt?" Clae asked coming over. "I cry when I hurt."
Ross quickly wiped his tears away. "No Clae, I'm okay."
Clae hugged Ross tightly. "I love you daddy Rossy."
Ross hugged her back. "I love you too sweetie."
"I love daddy Riker too. And my siblings." she patted their stomachs. Riker smiled, and lifted Clae onto his lap.
Ross smiled seeing them. "I love all of you."
"Family hug!" Clae declared. Ross chuckled and hugged them.
"You know only two months and your brother will be here. Unless daddy Ross has him early." Riker said.
"Yeah, and your-" Ross looked down. "Riker..."
"What?" Riker asked.
"Water- Baby- Hospital- Broke-" Ross said, mixing up his words. "Anthony's coming!"
"What!? Okay." He lifted Clae up, and put her down. "Clae I want you to hold daddy Rossy's hand okay?" The little girl nodded, and grabbed Ross' hand. Riker ran upstairs, grabbed Ross' bag, grabbed the keys, and ran back into the living room. He helped Ross' stand up and get in the car. He buckled in Clae, and they drove toward the hospital. He dialed Addie's number as they drove.

Addie picked up. "Hello?"
"Hey Addie it's Riker. Um... Ross is in labor, and I need someone to watch Clae. I'm mad at Delly. And Becca's on bed rest so Rocky's already got his hands full, mom's back in Colorado. Your the only person left, I can call."
"Oh." Addie said. "Okay..and Ross is in labor already? Do you want me to go to the hospital to watch Clae or..?"
"Yes." Riker said, "You can take her home after that if you want, but we're already on our way
"Okay, I'll be right there." Addie said.

"Thanks." Riker said, hanging up. He grabbed Ross' hand. "It's gonna be okay, baby. Breathe."

Ross began taking deep breaths. "How much longer?! This hurts!"
"Almost there baby." Riker said, "Just a couple more minutes."
"I can't wait a couple more minutes!" Ross yelled.
"Ross, calm down. Don't scare Clae." Riker said. "We're here." Riker got out, un-buckled Clae, and helped Ross into the hospital. Ross let out a scream and squeezed his hand. Riker saw Addie, and sent Clae to her. "Thanks!" he called as Ross was wheeled back, Riker following after.
"Riker!" Ross took his hand and squeezed it tight. "This hurts!
"I know, baby. I know. Just think about Anthony." Riker said, "This is all for him."

Ross nodded, and thought about Anthony. He controlled his breathing, until his eyes closed.
The doctor's rushed into the room, and kicked Riker out so they could preform an emergency c-section.
"Is he okay?" Addie asked, coming over to him. "Why aren't you allowed in there?
"He passed out." Riker said, quietly. "They have to do a c-section to get Anthony."
"Why did he pass out?" Addie asked.
"I don't know." Riker said quietly.
"I'm sorry." Addie hugged him. "The doctors know what they're doing though. I'm sure he and Anthony will be alright."
"Thanks Addie." Riker said, hugging her back. "Where's Clae?"
"She's sitting over there." Addie pointed to the benches.
"Alright. Thanks." Riker said, with a sigh. His hormones got the best of him, and he burst into tears. "I wish Becca was here. Not that your not great Addie, but Becca..."
Addie hugged him again. "I know. Do you want me to call her?"
"She's on bed rest." Riker said, sniffling.
"Why's she on bed rest? Did something bad happen? Is she okay?" Addie asked, freaking out immediately.
"She's pregnant again." Riker said, with a smile.
"She is?" Addie asked. "How? When did you find out? When did she find out? Wait, why didn't she tell me?"
"Yes. Um, Rocky's how. I found out today. I don't know when she found out. And I don't know why she didn't tell you." Riker said, answering all her questions.
"Oh, okay then." Addie said as she saw the doctor walk out of the room.
"Yeah." Riker said.
"Mr. Lynch?" The doctor asked.
"Yes?" Riker asked, anxiously.
7"You may see them now." The doctor said. "Your son is healthy, and your soulmate is awake."
"Thank-you!" Riker said, relief flooding through his body. He went into the room. "Ross?"
"Riker." Ross said tiredly, but smiling. He looked down at the baby in his arms. "Isn't he perfect?"
Riker moved to Ross' side, and looked down at the sleeping baby in his soulmate's arms. "He is."
"Do you want to hold him?" Ross asked.
"Sure." Riker said, smiling.
Ross smiled back and carefully handed Anthony over to him.
Riker smiled down at the tiny baby. Hi there Anthony. I'm your daddy Riker."
"I'm sure he knows that." Ross said. "I can't wait for everyone to see him."
"Me either." Riker said, "But we'll have to take him to see some people. Not everyone can come to the hospital. And I'm still a bit upset with Delly for thinking I'd cheat on you or that Becca would cheat on Rocky."
Ross' face dropped. "Yeah. I guess not everyone can see him."
"Hey, no need to get so upset baby. It'll all be okay." Riker said, hugging him gently. "Don't be sad. Please. You being sad makes me sad."
"Just the hormones." Ross said even though he was tearing up. "I thought they'd be gone by now."
"It'll take a few days for them to go away." Riker said, rubbing Ross' arm.
"Still." Ross sniffled. "When can Anthony and I leave the hospital?"
"Day after tomorrow." Riker said, kissing Ross' cheek.
"That's too long." Ross yawned. "Will you stay with me?"
"Of course I will baby." Riker said, stroking Ross' hair. He laid Anthony down, and turned back to Ross. "You want me to sing to you?"
Ross nodded. "Please."
"Alright." Riker said. He started singing Wanna Be Your Everything, as he stroked Ross' hair.
Ross smiled and closed his eyes, slowly starting to fall asleep.

Riker smiled, and kissed Ross' forehead. "I love you baby."

"I love you too." Ross whispered before falling asleep. Riker smiled, and settled in the chair next to him to sleep.

Addie decided that Riker and Ross might want to be together at the moment, so she went and took Clae back to Becca and Rocky's. Rocky was running around like a chicken with his head cut off. Becca was running a fever and was being whiny, and Emelia wouldn't stop crying. He was ready to pull his hair out. Addie went to the doorstep with Clae, and knocked on the door. Rocky sighed, and walked to the door swinging it open. "Yes?" he asked tiredly, gently bouncing a screaming Emelia.
"Um..." Addie mentally facepalmed. She should've known Rocky would be the one to open the door since Becca's in bed rest.
"Oh...hey Addie..." Rocky said awkwardly. He hadn't expected it to be her. He noticed Clae was with her. He frowned. "What are you doing with Clae? She was staying with Riker and Ross."
"Ross was in labor, but now Anthony's born already, so he and Riker need some time together." Addie said. "I'll just take Clae back. Ryland and I can watch her." She turned away.
"Wait! Addie..." Rocky said. "I'm am so sorry about what happened. I was hurt and angry, and I took it out on you, in the worst way possible, and I am so sorry."
"Sorry doesn't mean anything. You kissed me to get back at my cousin for sleeping with your brother when I had nothing to do with it." Addie said. "How do I know you won't do anything worse?"
]"I promise. I won't. I know you don't trust me, and I don't blame you. But I will do anything to prove it to you. I don't want to hurt Becca like that again. Or you." Rocky said.
"I believe you." Addie said after a moment. "But I still can't trust you. I know you don't wanna hurt Becca again, and I know you didn't actually mean to kiss me. But you did it when I was still a bit shaken up about what happened with you know what, and I still am, and that makes it hard. But other than that, I forgive you. I just can't forget it."
"I understand." Rocky said with a nod. "Thanks for bringing Clae home. I should get her inside before Becca needs something else."
"I can watch her." Addie said. "I see you have a lot to do."
"No, I can't ask you to do that." Rocky said, shaking his head, "I'll be fine."
"Rocky!" Becca called from upstairs. Rocky sighed, "Just bring her in. Then you can go" He said, tiredly. He turned and headed upstairs.
Addie shook her head, and followed him in and upstairs. "You know if you force yourself to do lots of things, you could end up giving Becca Emelia's milk, giving Clae Becca's medicine, and giving Emelia Clae's cereal."
"Well, then that'll be on me." Rocky said, laying Emelia down in her crib. He tried to calm her down as she just kept crying. He sighed. "Please, sweetie. Daddy needs you to quit crying. Mommy's head hurts, and she doesn't need you screaming. Gotta be quiet for your little sister."
Addie rolled her eyes and set Clae down on the couch. She walked over to the crib, and picked up Emelia, rocking her slowly. She held out one of her hands to Rocky. "Pacifier."
Rocky handed her the pacifier. "I tried that already. It didn't work."

"Shush." Addie told him and put the pacifier in Emelia's mouth. She kept rocking her gently. Rocky sighed, and watched as Addie got Emelia to calm down. When Addie saw that Emelia was calm enough and apparently asleep, she carefully placed her down on the crib and set a small bear next to her. She turned to Rocky. "Note that."

"I tried that. Like six times!" Rocky said.
"Did you do it with frustration or with love?" Addie asked.
"With love...at the beginning. It's kind of been a long a night." Rocky said, rubbing the back of his neck. "Becca's sick. So I'm stressed out because of her, and the baby, and Emelia. And I can't let her be near Emelia because Emelia's still weak from being born early. So it's harder to feed her, because Becca has to pump and then I have to wash everything in boiling pans of water on the stove just to feed Emelia an eight ounce bottle."
"Well then you clearly need some help." Addie said. "Where's Becca? I wanna talk to her."
"In our room." Rocky said, "Just please don't say anything to upset her."
Addie smiled. "Don't worry, I'm not you. No offense though." She went to Becca's room. "Bec?"
"Hey." Becca said, sleepily. "What are you doing here?"
"Ross just gave birth to Anthony, so I brought Clae back here. Rocky and I made up, and I got Emelia to calm down when he can't." Addie said. "How are you and your baby? Why didn't you tell me you're pregnant? And also, I wanna help with Clae and Emelia."
"I thought Ross wasn't due for two months?" Becca said. "I didn't tell anyone. Rocky just found out today. How did you find out? I'm glad you and Rocky made up. I'm sure he can use all the help he can get. Four girls aren't exactly easy to take care of."
"His baby came early. I found out from Riker. And Rocky's too stubborn to accept help, so I'm talking to you about it. And...if you still want me to.. I'd like to maybe move back here." Addie said quietly.
"I'd love that. And of course I would love your help with the girls." Becca said. Rocky came in.
"Here's your juice babe. Sorry to interrupt your talk." Rocky said, turning to leave.
"Rocky, Addie's going to stay and help with the girls." Becca said. "And she and Ryland might be moving back in."
"Really?!" Rocky said, in shock, "...Okay."
"That's alright with you?" Addie asked. "Because you know, I got mad at you."

"You had a right to." Rocky said with a shrug.

Addie hugged him. "Thank you." She pulled away. "I'm going to call Ryland and tell him to come straight here."

"Okay." Becca said, with a smile. Clae started crying downstairs."I got her." Rocky said, running downstairs.

"Does he really?" Addie asked Becca and then went downstairs.

Becca laughed, and laid back down to go to sleep.

Rocky was telling Clae a story, helping her to calm down, while he tried to get the splinter out of her finger. Addie smiled at how Rocky could get Clae to calm down a bit, so she went outside and called Ryland.

"Hello?" Ryland said when he answered the phone.

"Hey Ry, where are you? And come to Rocky and Becca's please." Addie said.

"I'm un-packing and home. Why do I need to go there?" Ryland asked. "I thought you weren't talking to Rocky."
"We made up, and I was taking Clae back here and he was the one who opened the door, and I was taking Clae here because Riker and Ross need some time together because Ross gave birth to Anthony." Addie told him with a short explanation.
"I see." Ryland said, "So should I re-pack and drive over there or are we not moving back in?"
"Re-pack and take a cab here. You can't drive yet." Addie told him. "May I remind you, you don't have a license?"
"I have my permit." Ryland whined.
"You need an adult to drive with a permit." Addie said. "Besides, who's car are you gonna drive with? Your dad's?"
"I have mom's car." Ryland said. "It's not like anyone cares if I drive."
"I care!" Addie said. "And seriously, your parents should care if you drive with a permit without an adult. Just take a cab Ryry."

"Fine." Ryland pouted. "I'll be there in a few."

"Alright, see you. Love you." Addie said and hung up.

Ryland arrived a few minutes later. "I'm here."
"Shh!" Rocky said, from the couch. "She's sleeping." he gestured to a sleeping Clae in his arms.
"Yeah he finally got her to sleep." Addie told Ryland, hugging him.
"Hey." Ryland said, hugging her. "I wondered where you ran off to. Guess I know now."

"Mhm." Addie smiled. "The perks of being 16 and having a license, I can go where I want." She stuck her tongue out. "And yes, I just got it. Like yesterday."

"I hate you." Ryland grumbled.

"No you don't." Addie said, keeping her smile on.

Ryland rolled his eyes. "I could never hate you." He yawned. "You wanna go to our room for a bit before the girls wake up?"

"Yeah." Addie said.
"Yeah do that so they don't wake up." Rocky told them.

Ryland laughed, "There little. There gonna wake up any way." He grabbed Addie's hand, and they walked to their room.

Addie climbed onto bed and kicked her shoes off. "Clae and Emelia are so cute!" She suddenly gushed.

"They are." Ryland agreed. "I love kids. Their so fun, and adorable."

"Yeah, and I love playing and spending time." Addie smiled. "Not that I don't love spending time with you."

Ryland chuckled, "I know. Your really good with kids. You'll make a great mother."

"And you'll be a great daddy." Addie told him. "In the future."

"Yeah." Ryland , with a sigh.

"What's wrong?" Addie asked. "You don't seem happy."

"I'm fine." Ryland said, smiling at her.

"Are you sure?" She asked again.

"Yeah." Ryland said, although his voice caught, giving away that he was lying.

"Ryland, I know you're lying." Addie said. "What is it?"

"Nothing." Ryland said shaking his head.

"Ryland, please tell me." Addie said. "I trust you, don't you trust me? We're soulmates, I deserve to know."

"I do trust you. I just don't want you to think I'm pressuring you or anything." Ryland said. He sighed, "It's just all the others are having kids are they're these perfect little families, and I love you, and lately I can't help, but want us to have our own perfect little family."

Addie frowned. "I get it, but don't you think we're a bit too young for that? Everyone else are much older. I'd love to have a perfect little family with you but I think we need to wait a little bit for a family. I mean you haven't even gotten your mark yet."

"I know. Ross is only sixteen, but we can wait till your ready."
"Thank you." Addie said, smiling. "But you know, you've been so great and such a perfect soulmate, I think you deserve to have this." She leaned in and kissed him. Ryland smiled into the kiss and kissed back. Addie smiled again and pulled back.
"I love you." Ryland said.
"I love you too." Addie said.
Ryland kissed her softly and then pulled back. "Forever."
"And always." Addie said. Ryland pulled her close, and nuzzled into her hair. Addie snuggled into him. "You're so comfy."
"Well, I'm glad." Ryland said.
Addie giggled. "Can I ask you a question?"
"Sure, baby." Ryland said.
Addie looked up at him with a serious face. "Will you be my...pillow?" She burst out laughing.
Ryland shook his head with a smile. "Your crazy."
"But you love me." Addie laughed. "Can we go to Starbucks?"
"Sure?" Ryland said. "You'll have to drive though. Or we can take a cab."
"I wanna walk." Addie said. "That way it takes more time."
"Okay." Ryland said.
"Yay." Addie giggled.

"We're home!" Mei-Lee called, running into the house.
"Hey sweetie." Ellington said, catching her and picking her up.

"Daddy!" Mei-Lee squealed hugging him tightly.

"Had fun?" Ellington asked. "And where's your mommy?"

"Mommy's coming. I had fun. Till mommy got mad at Uncle Ross and we had to go."

"Why did mommy get mad at uncle Ross, sweetie?" Ellington asked.

"Because Aunt Becca's gonna have a baby. And mommy thinks it's Uncle Riker's baby. And she got upset that Uncle Ross just wanted Uncle Riker to be happy. At least I think that's what they said." Mei-Lee said.

Ellington frowned and put her down. "Wait a minute okay sweetie." He walked to Rydel. "Dels, what happened about you and Ross and Riker and Becca?"

"Riker cheated on Ross again with Becca. And Ross didn't even care! So I got upset and we left." Rydel said.

"Okay, now how did you know Riker cheated on Ross?" Ellington asked. "Is there any proof that he did?"

"No, but it's the only logical explination." Rydel said.

"Not exactly." Ellington said. "Rocky told me all about Maia and Lauren taking Emelia and how Becca told him about Clae right after they had sex. Riker and Becca didn't sleep together again. She and Rocky did."

"There is no way Rocky got her pregnant that quick." Rydel said shaking her head.

"They could've done it a few times earlier." Ellington told her. "But Riker and Becca never slept together again. Ross and Riker were together the whole time."

"Mhm." Rydel said. "Ell, I'm not arguing over this. You can think what you think and I can think the truth." She walked into the kitchen.
Ellington sighed and followed her. "Rydel, just think, nothing happened to Rocky. If Becca and Riker slept together again, Rocky would be in a coma by now. But nothing happened. And if you got mad at Ross for not caring, did you think that maybe he's afraid that if he cared, someone else will get mad at him? You know when Rocky forgave Becca, he got mad at Ross for being upset that Riker slept with her. Now Ross is scared that if he cared too much someone else will be mad at him. But apparently now you're mad at him because he didn't care. Think about it, Dels. You know your brothers better than that."
Rydel turned up her nose. "II expected better from you Ellington. Come on Mei-Lee we're going."
"No! I stay with daddy!" Mei-Lee said.
Rydel scowled, "Fine. Stay with him." She stormed out the door. Mei-Lee ran to Ellington in tears.
Ellington picked her up and kissed her forehead. "It's okay baby girl. Mommy was just upset."
"Why did mommy leave?" Mei-Lee asked crying. "did I do something wrong?"
"No sweetie, you didn't do anything wrong." Ellington told her. "She's just upset because she misunderstood something and thought she was right. You didn't do anything wrong, I promise."
Mei-Lee sniffled. "Is mommy going to come back? My last mommy left me, and never came back."
"Oh sweetie," Ell stroked her hair. "Mommy will come back. She would never leave you like your last mommy did. She'll come back." Ellington thought for a moment, and then sent a message to Rocky and Ryland to keep a lookout if they see Rydel.
Mei-Lee cuddled into Ellington. "Daddy can I sleep with you tonight?"
"Of course sweetie." Ellington said and carried her to his room. "You wanna sleep now?"
"Yes daddy. It's bedtime." Mei-Lee said, pointing at the clock.
Ellington smiled. He laid her down, then laid down next to her. "Okay sweetie. Then go to sleep. Daddy's right here."
"Will you sing to me daddy? The song about Sunday's?" she said.
"Okay sweetie." Ellington said and started singing Sunday Morning by Maroon 5. Mei-Lee fell asleep, snuggled into Ellington's chest. Ellington kissed her forehead, and then fell asleep next to her.

Ryland and Addie laid snuggled in bed. "So did you enjoy the coffee?"
"It was just hot chocolate. I didn't order coffee." Addie said. "But yeah."
"Oh." Ryland said. He was silent for a minute. "Baby...I was just wondering...why haven't we done anything more than kiss? I mean not that I don't love kissing you I'm just...curious."

Addie shrugged. "You never really made a move on me." Then she mumbled, "When you're on your right mind."
"What do you mean when I'm in my right mind?" Ryland asked frowning.
Addie sighed. "I meant, we've already done something. Much more than a kiss. But it happened when you weren't on your right mind. Do you remember like two weeks four days ago, when you went out in the evening? Said you were going to hang with your friends?"

"Yeah...Please tell me I didn't get drunk and do something." Ryland said. "Because I wasn't going to drink I swear. I told them that."
"Well I'd tell you that, but I'd be lying." Addie said. "You did something, but you didn't hurt me, don't worry. And if you weren't going to drink, then why did you? Why didn't you just leave?"
"I didn't drink." Ryland said, frowning. "I only had water. What did I do?"
"I guess they must've spiked it." Addie muttered, then said, "You came home and I immediately knew you were drunk. I tried to get you to bed but you refused and you kept trying to kiss me, and you did. But even though you did it when you were drunk, it still felt good, and I thought maybe if I didn't let you kiss me or do anything more... So I just let you continue, and eventually we...um, we had sex. But again, you didn't hurt me. So it's okay."
"No it's not okay!" Ryland said, "I can't even remember our first time together because I was drunk and forced myself on you! What kind of soulmate does that make me?!"
"It's not your fault." Addie told him. "And you didn't force yourself on me. I let you do it. It doesn't make you a bad person or a bad soulmate. Really, it's okay Ry."
"No it's not." Ryland grumbled.
"Yes it is." Addie said. "I know you must be upset about it but you didn't do anything wrong."
"I still feel awful." Ryland said, "I feel like I failed you in some way."
Addie shook her head. "You didn't. I was disappointed when I thought you drank something, but now that I know you were drugged, I know you didn't do anything wrong and I know you would never do it. You were drunk and it was okay. It would hurt me more if you did it forcefully when you're not drunk but I know you would never do that. So really, don't feel bad. It's okay."
Ryland hugged her. "How did I end up with someone as perfect as you? I promise the next time we do anything I will be one hundred percent sober."
Addie hugged him back. "I'm not perfect. And you can't exactly be one hundred percent sober." She giggled. "And I didn't regret that time we did something because now we have something else we've both wanted."
What?" Ryland asked, confused.

Addie just pecked his lips, and took something out of a drawer. It was a pregnancy test. She smiled and handed it to him. "Positive."
Ryland's jaw dropped. "Oh my god are you serious?"
"No, I'm Addie." Addie said. "But yeah, I'm pregnant."
Ryland chuckled, and kissed her sweetly. "You are the most perfect soulmate ever."
"No, you are." Addie said. "This explains most things now right? Like why I got so scared when Maia and Lauren took me and Emelia, why I got mad so easily when Rocky kissed me, why I've been asking for weird stuff to eat...did you notice?"
"No, I noticed. I just chose not to question so I wouldn't get yelled at." Ryland said, chuckling.
Addie giggled. "You know it'll only be the hormones."
"I know that now." Ryland said. He leaned in and kissed her. Addie smiled and kissed him back. Ryland licked her bottom lip. She opened her mouth. Ryland explored her mouth. Addie moaned softly, and ran her hand through his hair, giving a slight tug. Ryland moaned, and moved his hands to the end of her shirt. Addie lightly pushed his hands away and shook head.
"Sorry." Ryland said, softly, pulling away.
Addie moved closer to him. "But we can still kiss."
"Okay." Ryland said, kissing her sweetly.
Addie kissed him back, then pulled back. "I love you."
"I love you too." Ryland said, smiling. "And our baby."
Addie smiled back, then looked down. "How do we tell everyone? As far as they know, we hadn't done anything."
"I guess we just tell them the truth." Ryland said with a shrug. "Do you know if it's a boy or a girl yet?"
"No. I'm only two weeks along." Addie said. "And I don't want people to be disappointed if I'm pregnant already. Especially if they know how I got pregnant."
"I doubt anyone would be disappointed. Especially not in you." Ryland said. "But we'll figure it out when the time comes." Ryland's phone chimed. He looked at it. "Everybody's coming over. Mom and Dad have some news."

"They're coming over here?" Addie asked. "Not the other way around?"

"Becca can't leave the house. So we're all meeting here." Ryland said.

"Oh. Okay then." Addie said. "Should we go outside?"

"We should probably go to the living room." Ryland said. He heard voices. "Sounds like everyone else is getting here."

"Okay." Addie got off the bed and put her shoes on. "Leggo."
They walked out to the living room. "Rock, you may want to carry Bec down to hear the news."
"Yeah." Rocky went upstairs and came back down with Becca.
"I wonder what the news is about." Addie said.
"Thank-you, baby." Becca said, kissing Rocky's cheek.
"I don't know." Ryland said, as he opened the door letting in Riker, Ross and tiny baby Anthony.
"We came straight here from the hospital. What's going on?" Riker asked.
"Mom and dad has some news." Rocky said.
"Oh my gosh baby Anthony is so cute!" Addie said, coming over to them.
"I want to see! Bring him here!" Becca said. Ross went and brought baby Anthony closer to them. "Oh my gosh he's so tiny!" Becca squealed. "He looks just like you two!"
"Yeah, thank you." Ross said quietly.
"What's wrong Ross?" Becca asked, hugging him.
"Nothing." Ross smiled. "I'm still a bit tired."
"Yeah. Having kids does that to you. I know. I went through it three times. Soon to be four."
Yeah." Ross smiled.
"I thought we're not telling them yet?" Rocky asked Becca.
Becca shrugged, "They'd all wonder why I was on bed rest anyway." Ellington, Mei-Lee, Rydel, Stormie and Mark showed up then. There were hugs and greetings all around.
"So, mom, dad, what's this all about?" Riker asked.
"Well," Stormie said, "Your father and I found out that I'm pregnant."
"Really?" Ross asked. "How? Wait, no I don't wanna know, but really?"
"I'm not that old Ross." Stormie said, "My body is quite capable of making children still."
Wow." Rocky said. "We have another sibling!"
"Hey Ryland, you're not the youngest sibling anymore." Addie smiled.
Ryland chuckled. Riker just sat in shock, his mouth hanging open.
"I think Riker's broken." Becca commented.
"Riker?" Ross asked, poking him as if to fix a broken toy.
Riker shook his head. "I'm sorry. I thought I just heard mom say she's having another baby. What actually happened?"
"That's what really happened." Ross told him. "Mom's really having another baby." Riker's face went white as chalk, and he passed out.
"Riker? Riker!" Ross set baby Anthony down and shook his soulmate.
Riker wouldn't wake up though. Becca gasped, "Ross. Look." She pointed to Riker's pants in horror.
Ross looked and gasped. "Somebody call the hospital please!" He started crying.
"They're on their way." Ryland said.
"Riker, please wake up." Ross patted his cheek.
Riker moaned, and his eyes fluttered open. "Ross." he said, his voice cracking, since his throat was dry. "Hurts." he said.
"Rocky, get him some water."Becca said.
Rocky went and got some water, then came back. He handed it to Riker.
Ross took Riker's hand and held it. "Ambulance is on the way."

Riker took a drink of the water. "Abby's coming." he said, trying to keep his breathing steady.
"I know." Ross told him. "Just breathe okay?"
Riker nodded. He breathed, "I want Addie to come with us. Becca can't come, and Addie's who I'm second closest too. Will you please come Addie? We need you to watch Anthony."
"Okay." Addie said, glancing at Ryland. Ryland smiled, and squeezed her hand reassuringly. The ambulance arrived, and Riker was taken away with Ross, Addie, and Anthony. Ross held Riker's hand all the way for him to stay calm.
Riker cried, it hurt. "You were so lucky you were unconscious for this."
"Stay strong baby." Ross said, kissing his hand. "I know hurts but stay strong."
"I'm trying." Riker said, tears rolling down his cheeks.
"We're almost there baby." Ross rubbed his thumb over Riker's hand. "Just hold on okay?"
Riker nodded. They got put in a room, but Addie and Anthony weren't allowed in the room. The doctor looked Riker over, and said, "Okay, Mister Lynch your ready to push. When I count to three bare down, and push."
Ross kept holding his hand. "Just push. I'm right here baby."
Riker nodded. He bit his lip, and pushed when the doctor told him too. He screamed in pain. Ross let him squeeze his hand. "You're doing good baby." He pushed again, and another scream sounded, as the pain ripped through his body. "The head is almost out." the doctor said.
"Keep pushing baby." Ross said.
"One more push and the shoulders will be out." Riker said.
Ross took a glance and tears flowed out. "Keep pushing baby."
"Why are you crying?" Riker breathed out. "Is something wrong?"
"No, I'm just so happy." Ross smiled. "Just keep pushing."
Riker nodded, his hair sticking to the sweat on his forehead. "One more push Mister Lynch, and your baby girl will be here."
"Come on baby, just one more." Ross said.
Riker pushed, and then laid back with a sigh. The doctor, took the baby, to get cleaned. He brought her back a minute later. "Excuse me Mr. Lynch, but were we aware before hand that your daughter only had one hand?"
"No." Riker said, eyes going wide. Ross looked and started crying. "Baby, don't cry." Riker said,taking Abby in his arms. "Look she's perfect."
"She is." Ross nodded. "But I'm just afraid of what others will think of her."
"I'm sure they'll all love her just as much as we do." Riker said, smiling. "And she'll have her big brother and sister to look after her."
Ross nodded again. "Say her full name again?"

"Abigalle Rebecca Stormie Rydel Lynch." Riker said, proudly.

Ross smiled. "That's a perfect and extremely full name."

"Yeah. I wanted to include everyone. Clae's middle name is Addie, so she's got one too." Riker said, with a smile. "Do you want to hold her?"

"Yes." Ross said. Riker smiled and handed her to him. Ross held her gently. "Hi there." He smiled at the little baby.
"Isn't she precious?" Riker said, smiling sleepily.
"Very." Ross said. "She's our precious angel."

"Yeah." Riker said, smiling. "The doctor's say she'll have to stay for a few weeks. I can leave the day after tomorrow."

"I'll be right here." Ross smiled. He set Abby down and sat down.
Riker smiled, and made grabby hands at Ross. "Kisses." Ross leaned in and kissed him. Riker kissed back sweetly.
Ross smiled and pulled back. "Now rest you."
"Ross!" Riker whined.
"You really do need it." Ross said. "I know I'm still tired, you should be too."

"I just want one more kiss. Please." he said, giving Ross his puppy dog eyes. Ross giggled, and kissed him again. Riker kissed back. He threaded his hands through Ross' hair, and tugged lightly.

Ross moaned. Riker pulled Ross on to the bed with him, and licked his bottom lip.
Ross pulled away slightly. "We're in a hospital."
"Who cares." Riker whined, pouting. Ross pecked his lips.
Riker pouted, and glared at Ross. "Fine. Be that way" Ross rolled his eyes playfully and kissed him. Riker kissed him back instantly. Ross smiled into the kiss and pulled away but kept their lips slightly touching. Riker whined, and chased after Ross' lips. Ross giggled and licked Riker's lips.
Riker squealed. "Rossy!" Ross laughed and licked his lips again. Riker squealed, and giggled.
Ross smiled. "I love you."

"I love you too." Riker said smiling,=.

"Should we call everyone to come here?" Ross asked.

"Yeah. Let's have Addie and Anthony come in first.3 I feel bad that Becca can't come." Riker said, with a sigh.

"Well we can take a picture of Abby and send it to her." Ross said while texting Addie to come in.

"Yeah." Riker said, with a sigh.

Addie came in a minute later. "Where's the little baby?"
Ross picked up Abby and showed her. "Here she is."
Addie gasped. "She's beautiful."

"Isn't she?" Riker said, waiting for Addie to notice Abby's missing arm.

"She.." Addie noticed it. "She is." Tears ran down her face so she handed Anthony over to Riker and ran out of the room.
Riker sighed, "Ross go after her. I don't want her hurting herself."
"I don't wanna leave you here with two babies." Ross said.
"Ross go." Riker said.
"No." Ross shook his head. "I'll text someone else to come here because I'm not leaving you."
"I don't know, Ryland?" Ross said, texting Ryland to come find Addie. Ryland texted that he was coming and headed out the door. Riker nodded in satisfaction.
"I'm starting to lost count on how many babies our family are having." Ross said to light up the atmosphere.
"Me too." Riker said. "Mom's got five and one on the way, We've got two and a half. Rydel and Ell have one, Rock and Bec have three and half, and as far as I know Addie and Ryland have one on the way."
"What?" Ross asked. "They have one on the way? When did they tell you? They haven't done anything yet."
"They didn't tell me. I can tell by how Addie's been acting. She's been just like you the first couple of months you were pregnant."
"Really?" Ross asked. He thought for a moment. "She's acting quite normal according to me."
"That's because you didn't have to put up with you." Riker said, with a smile.
"Oh wow, like I don't have to put up with you." Ross shook his head, smiling.
"Of course you do. But we did it, because we love each other." Riker said, "Now come take our beautiful son, because little girl here is hungry, and daddy's arms are getting tired." Ross smiled and took Anthony from Riker. "Your arms do need some rest."
"I've got to feed Abby though." Riker said, "And then they can rest."

Ryland finally found Addie sitting in a courtyard in the hospital. He hugged her tightly. "Baby, what's wrong?"
"Riker's baby only has one arm." Addie told him.
Ryland hugged her tighter, "Are you worried about our baby now? Is that why you ran out?"
Addie nodded. "I shouldn't have come with them. Riker was in so much pain I could hear his screams from outside the room. I don't wanna go through that. And then when I saw his baby, I don't want our baby to be born like that too. I mean their baby is beautiful but..." She started crying again.
Ryland rubbed her back, "Baby it's all gonna be okay. This is just the hormones talking. Our baby is going to be perfect however it is. Okay?"
Addie nodded again. "Okay."

So this is the last chapter of MPS, but there is a second book called Our Perfect Messed-Up Family. So please read that. :) It's really good. ~Blackbird