A/N: So, this chapter picks up right where the last one left off. At this point, Tris' kids are almost one.

Tris' POV

I roll over onto my back, trying to get some sleep. Jax has been up four nights in a row, and so far, he's been silent tonight. Suddenly I hear a wail. Before I can even process it, Tobias has his hand on my shoulder and is up and out of bed.

"I'll get him," he says reassuringly.

"Thank you," I say gratefully.

2 YEARS LATER (PIPER AND JAX ARE THREE)

Piper squeals and runs out of my arms. I'm over at Christina and Uriah's, and Piper and Jax are playing with Kat. Well, mostly Piper.

Today was the first day I let them pick out their own outfits. Piper chose to wear her favorite black tee, a V neck with sleeves down to the elbow. She's also wearing black jeans with white markings, black combat boots, and a skull necklace. Her choppy, dark brown hair is down with one braid down on the right side,

Jax has chosen a much simpler attire. He's dressed in dark wash skinny jeans, a tight black t shirt, and red converse. His dirty blond hair looks windswept, and his fierce blue eyes are shining brightly.

Jax is a troublemaker, and unfortunately he has inherited my talent for rule breaking. Speaking of which, I can't find him at the moment, which means he is probably setting up a trap in Christina's apartment, giant mouse traps for us to step in or something else.

I stand up to look for him, and Tobias' arm slides off of my shoulder. He looks at me quizzingly.

"Jax's gone," I explain, and although his expression stays the same, his eyes light up and I can tell he wants to laugh.

"It's not funny!" I say, giggling and smacking his arm. "He's probably putting stink bombs in Christina's bed, or filling a bucket with water and setting it over our heads."

I instinctively look up, but nothing is there. I dust off my pants, even though there isn't anything on them, and quickly tell Tobias to say sorry to Christina and Uri, just in case.

I make a quick search of Christina and Uriah's apartment. I peer into the living room, search the bedrooms, and look in the bathroom, but no luck. Suddenly I hear a squeal.

I spin on my heel, but I don't see anyone. I start to walk out, pretending I've given up, but then quick as lightning check behind the door. And there he is.

"Jax," I say sternly. "What have you been doing?"

He giggles, and points above my head. I look up, and see a blue bucket hanging from the ceiling.

I look back at Jax, who is holding a rope. And before I can say, "Don't" he's yanked it, and water is falling on my head.

I walk back to the family room where Piper, Kat, Christina, Uriah, and Tobias are sitting soaking wet. Tobias sees me and covers his mouth with his hand, hiding a smirk.

"Jax," is all I have to say, and Tobias nods.

Tobias' POV

My wife enters the room again soaking wet, pulling Jax by the hand behind her. I want to laugh but I'm afraid I'll hurt her feelings, so I cover my mouth with my hand.

"Jax," she says, and I nod. She lets go of his hand, leaving Jax standing there giggling, and Tris takes the chair next to me while I pull Jax into the other room.

"Jax," I say sternly. He hangs his head. "Great work."

He look so on at me, surprised. What can I say? It was a good prank, after all. Tris and I love pranking others. I can't exactly get mad at him.

"It was a great prank. But I think we need to establish some rules," I say. "Pranks a regret, but only on people you don't like. Do you like Mommy?" I ask, raising an eyebrow.

He nods quickly. "I love Mommy."

"So you don't prank her," I say. "You know, I could give you a list of people: Leader Eric, Peter, and more. But next time, tell me when you're going to prank someone, okay? Just whisper it in my ear. That way, maybe I can help you," I finish. "Sound good?"

He nods vigorously. "Am I - am I in trouble?" he asks tentatively.

I pretend to be very upset. "Oh, yes," I say with mock anger. "Mommy and I are very angry. Hmm, let's see. No cake for a year, no play dates forever ..." I trail off, trying not to laugh at Jax's shocked face.

"I'm just kidding, buddy," I say, lifting him up into the air and twirling him around. Jax nods, relieved. "But the rules I made are still in effect, otherwise you WILL be punished, got it?" Jax nods again.

"Okay, Daddy," he says. "Can I go play now?"

"Sure," I say, and he runs off.

BACK IN THE APARTMENT, PIPER AND JAX ARE STILL AT CHRISTINA'S

Max's POV

I knock on the door, nervous. After a second someone opens it. Tris. Her hair is messy, she's wearing Four's shirt, and she looks at me, annoyed. A second later, Four appears behind her, also looking irritated.

"What is it, Max?" Four asks.

"Can I come in?" I ask.

Tris moves aside, and I step in.

"Four, I know you've refused my offer before. I want you to be a Dauntless leader, replacing Eric. You can still work in the control room part time, and you can still train initiates," I say.

Four cuts me off. "I told you Max, no," he says, starting to usher me out.

"Wait! I want you to both be leaders!" I shout.

Four stops pushing me out and looks at me expectantly. "You'd be replacing Eric, Four, and Tris, you'd be replacing another leader Harold." I hold my breath, waiting for the response.

"We'll think about it," Tris says finally.

I sigh, both from relief and from annoyance. It's the best zinc outdoor hope for, I think to myself as I walk out.

TIME SKIP, LATER THAT DAY IN THE CAFETERIA

Tris' POV

I eat my lunch with Piper on my lap, and she's feeding me bites of celery.

She holds out the spoon for me to take the next bite, and I hold up one finger, signaling I need a minute to chew. After a second, I open my mouth and she stuffs the spoon inside, giggling at my funny face.

After I chew, I turn serious and look at her.

"Piper," I say. "I want to ask you a question." She sets the spoon down and faces me expectantly.

"How would you like it if Daddy and I were leaders?" I ask her.

Piper gives me a toothy grin and a thumbs up. "Perfect-o!" she says.

I look at Tobias. "I guess we accept," I tell Max, who's sitting across from us. He grins.