AN: Sorry for the update! Explanation is at the bottom. It pretty much says that life sucks and is coming to get me.
Disclaimer: (thinking) I have no witty disclaimer note, so I'll just say… I don't own a thing.
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"You're a hungry boy aren't you?" Emma soothed as she breast-fed Jenson. He had been home for less than a month and was still very small even for a pre-mature baby. His pediatrician was very glad when Emma and Kris had told him that Jenson had been eating just fine. "That's better isn't it?" she asked as Jenson stopped eating and made a cute sound making Emma smile. "I love you so much" she gently kissed his forehead as he stared up at her his blue eyes slowly closing.
"I think it's time for someone's bedtime" Emma said as she stood up and began to walk towards the nursery. The door to the apartment quietly opened and Kris walked in smiling brightly when he saw Emma rocking Jenson back and forth in her arms as he fell asleep.
"Hey Ems" he whispered as walked silently towards her and kissed her gently on the lips. "How's Little J doing?" he asked as he softly kissed his son's forehead making the little boy's eyes slowly open and stare into his father's matching blue ones. "Sorry," he apologized quickly as he realized what he had done.
"No that's ok," Emma smiled as she began to rock Jenson back to sleep. "How was your day?" she asked curiously.
"It was awful" Kris told her as he gently took Jenson out of her arms and held him tightly. "The victims looked a lot like you and J that it scared me. I told Don and he said that for a little bit they all do, but you learn to see past it. I'm a lot better now that I can see you're both ok though" he told her as he watched Jenson fall asleep in his arms. "You ready to go to LA?" he asked carefully. They were going to LA in two days and although Emma said she was fine about going Kris knew better.
"Yeah I'm fine," Emma lied as she looked in Kris' eyes. She sighed as she saw him open his mouth. "No I'm not ok Kris." A few tears escaped from her eyes. "I haven't been there in over seven years I'm not sure I can go back. My parents said they'd come here, but I want to see everybody I just-" Emma started sobbing tears running quickly down her face.
"It's ok sweetie." Kris gently kissed Emma on the forehead as he went to put Jenson in his crib. "Its ok baby," he soothed as he walked back into the living room and wrapped her in a gentle hug, "Everything will be ok, I promise. You know little J and I will make sure everything's ok."
"I know my guys will take care of me. I've already packed for J and me" she said pointing to the bags sitting in the corner of the room. Kris smirked and turned to Emma. "I'm just a little excited."
"I can see that babe" Kris replied chuckling. Emma smiled and pulled Kris to cuddle on the couch for a few minutes before Jenson woke up again.
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The two days passed by in a blur and before she knew it, Don was ready to take them to the airport. Emma was so nervous she was about ready to throw up.
"Don and I have all the bags, do you have little J?" Kris questioned, breaking Emma away from looking at a photo of her family from last Christmas.
"Yeah, let's go. I don't want to be late. My parents are picking us up" Emma said picking the car carrier up and moved through the door, watching as Kris locked it behind them.
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"Thank you for flying with us today and enjoy your stay in Los Angeles. For those of you who live here… welcome home" the pilot said as he taxied up to gate. Emma sighed and helped Kris gather their belongings.
"It's ok babe. Just think, we'll spend two weeks here then we can head back home. Besides, J and I will be right there with you the whole time" he assured her. Emma smiled and nodded.
"Home" she whispers. Kris smiled and kissed her forehead before he turned his attention to the now awake baby. "I can't believe he slept for the whole flight!" Emma exclaimed. Kris smiled.
"He takes after his daddy in that department" Kris explained. Emma snorted and nodded. As soon as Kris had taken his seat, he was as fast asleep as Jenson was. "Come on, it's time to go babe" Kris said grabbing the baby bag, his backpack, and Jenson while Emma grabbed her tote bag, purse and followed her husband and baby off of the cramped plane. Emma sucked in a breath as she stood in LAX, remembering the last time she had been to the airport. "It's okay babe, just show me the way" Kris comforted as he arranged his belongings and grabbed her hand.
"The baggage claims are this way. That's where my mom said that they would meet us" Emma said pulling Kris to the right. After weaving their way through the crowds, they found the right carousel and began looking for Emma's parents and their bags.
"Emma!" a slightly older, plump woman called out. Emma spun and faced the approaching couple and broke down in tears.
"Mommy! Daddy!" she cried, throwing herself into their arms. Kris stood behind them, holding a squirming Jenson and watching the bags. "It's ok Kris, it's not New York" Emma said as she wiped her eyes. Kris shrugged.
"It could be worse. I'm not taking any chances with you two in my protective custody" he shot back. Emma rolled her eyes at his stubborn streak.
"You're such a cop" Emma mumbled under her breath. Kris burst out laughing.
"I would say that was a little hypocritical, Ms. SWAT" Kris said. Emma stuck her tongue out and he went to grab it. "Don't put it out there if you want to keep it." The elderly couple watched as the couple 'bickered' and laughed.
"I've never seen her so happy" Melody Atwater sighed happily. Jeff nodded.
"Oh! I almost forgot! Kris these are my parents, Melody and Jeff. Mom, Dad, this is my husband Kris O'Donnell and our son Jenson, Jenson Owen O'Donnell" Emma introduced, pulling her guys forward to meet part of her family. Melody hugged Kris first before taking the baby out of his hands. Then Jeff stepped forward.
"Hello…son" Kris stepped forward with a huge smile on his face as he shook the offered hand.
"Thank you." Those were the only words that seemed appropriate enough to the man who gave up his baby girl and accepted the man who took her away. Jeff nodded and stepped forward to grab the luggage.
"Let's go home. There are some people waiting to see you" Melody said as she pulled everyone to the car.
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"Here we are!" Jeff said as he pulled into a small, one story, L-shaped house on a quiet peaceful street. Everyone piled out of the SUV and into the house. "This is your room. Jack lent us the pack and play from Evie." Emma's eyes fell to the floor. "We'll… um… we'll let you guys get settled" Jeff said as he pulled Melody from the room, shutting the door behind them.
"Emma" Kris called softly, so he didn't wake Jenson who had just been put in the crib for his nap. She raised her head so she was looking at him, but the look on her face killed him. "Come here" he said, pulling her into his arms and lying them down on the bed. Emma buried her face into his chest.
"Evie's four and I've never seen her in person. How could I be so self absorbed?" Emma cried. Kris sighed and held her closer.
"You were hurting Emma. You wanted to get away from the memories and the pain it brought. I'm sure your brother understands" he consoled. Emma nodded and wiped her face with the sleeve of her NYPD sweatshirt.
"He does, but his wife didn't. She left him because there were too many 'family issues' for her to deal with. She left him with Evie" Emma explained. Kris nodded and looked down.
"None of this is your fault Emma. You have to know that in order to start healing" Kris said kissing the top of her head. Emma nodded and sat up.
"Do you want to see where it happened?" Emma asked timidly. Kris sat up and gave her a chaste kiss on her lips.
"Do you want to?" Emma bit her lower lip, but nodded none the less. "Alright then, let's have a short field trip" Kris said pulling Emma up and out of the room. Both parents giving their sleeping son a fleeting glance before the door shut.
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Hello! I'm sorry this took so long to post, but senior year is catching up to me. I've got projects and AP homework and deadline for yearbook coming up soon, so I'll try and get some more posted this weekend while I have breathing room! Sorry (again!)! Please read and review!!