Over the next couple of months, Stephen and Caylin found a house outside of Tampa in Carrollwood. They found an obstetrician that took over her care and enrolled the girls in a private school. He thought it would be best for them to be with other kids that wouldn't care as much if their father was famous. He hired a moving company to pack and transport their things to their new house, not wanting Caylin to strain herself. He also knew he wouldn't have the time to get it all done. They picked out a two story, five-bedroom house on five acres. It had an in-ground pool and a barn with a fenced in pasture. He knew the girls loved horses and always went riding at their grandparents' house, so he told Caylin he knew what he wanted to get them for their birthday. They bought new furniture and let the girls paint and decorate their rooms and pick out new carpet. Stephen bought new appliances for the kitchen because Caylin mentioned she liked the stainless steel look. They had also bought a new vehicle, a Nissan Armada. They kept her truck and his Range Rover, but they wanted a family car.

Martin had long been gone back to Ireland but had dropped the charges against James. They hadn't heard anything more from him, but the girls talked to Adele and Bennie at least once a week. They started warming up to Ann Marie as well. At her sister's advice, she started calling them more and getting to know them and more importantly, giving them the chance to know her.

The girls had settled into their school and had made a lot of friends. Caylin was enjoying getting to be a stay-at-home mom for the first time in her life. The twins seemed to be thriving, and Andi was over her crush on Stu. They got active in sports and other activities, keeping themselves busy. Caylin even let them have a Halloween party and they had both met boys they were interested in. Stephen was happy because he had his family, and was back near his friends. Even James and Ana were looking for a house nearer to them. They had all made the transition very well and their home life was calmer.

Caylin was in her third trimester, around 30 weeks, the doctor estimated on her last visit. He approximated that she was due at the end of January, around Stephen's birthday. Their next visit they were going to have a 4D ultrasound to see what their little one would look like. Stephen, Drew and Stu had finished the nursery and Megan had given Caylin a baby shower back in Valdosta. Stephen was barely able to contain himself, waiting for the baby. He went and bought an oak nursery set with a changing table, sleigh crib, rocking chair, toy chest, and rocking bassinette. The guys went in together and got them a nursery wardrobe. Her parents bought a high chair, swing, and stroller. She also got lots of clothes and diapers, and bath time supplies, and a baby tub. Megan got her a diaper bag and car seat, along with other knickknacks. Stephen gave the girls money so they could go pick out some items for the baby as well. They got him toys and clothes too. Caylin decided to decorate the nursery in Noah's Ark. They got the wallpaper, crib bedding, mobile, wall hangings, lamp, nightlight, clock and curtains. She remarked to Stephen that they should have everything they needed.

Before long it was time for Thanksgiving and Caylin planned a big meal since it was their first holiday together. She invited all of his foreign friends, even though they didn't celebrate it and any of his friends that weren't able to go home for the holidays. She didn't want them to be left out. Stu teased her that it wasn't an Irish holiday either but she reminded him that her father is American and you don't need a special day to be thankful. A few weeks before, while Stephen was on his overseas trip, they found out that Drew's mom had passed. He hadn't been himself and Caylin wanted to make sure he came.

Stephen fussed at his wife for planning this big meal with her being pregnant and she just scoffed "baby, please let me do this. Everything is fine."

"If yeh say so love." He kissed her cheek and caressed her stomach "Ah am just nervous, that's all."

"I know you are Ste, but me and the baby are just fine okay. Now, did you remind Stu, Drew, Paul, Layla, Barri (Mason), Raj (Jinder), Tony (Santino)and Yoshi of when dinner was?" The girls all still called him Yoshi since they could pronounce it better.

"Yes Ah did and they are all coming. It is very sweet of yeh to invite them lass."

"No one should be alone on a holiday Ste, even if they don't observe it in their countries. They are here now."

Caylin and Ana recruited the girls to help cook and they made a massive feast to feed all the people that were coming. They made traditional foods for America, but also tried to implement a dish from each of their guests' homeland. When everyone arrived and sat down around the table, Caylin stood up to address them all "this is what America is about. This country was founded by people from all over the world that came here to live in peace, side by side. I welcome you all into our home and into our family. We are glad that you have joined us today. As is tradition, we always say what we are thankful for before we say grace, so I will begin. I am grateful that God has brought the man I love back to me and has blessed us with another child. I am thankful for my two wonderful daughters who helped prepare this meal. And I am thankful for my parents, and for Stephen's family, and for all of you."

She sat down and they each took turns telling everyone what they were thankful for. Caylin asked Stephen to say grace so they all joined hands and bowed their heads "Heavenly Father, we come before yeh to give thanks and praise for the many blessings you have given us in the last year. We are thankful for our family and friends that we get to share this day with. We remember today that there are many that must do without and we ask you bestow yer grace upon them. We pray for our families and friends that aren't with us, may you watch over them. We pray that yeh bless this food we are about to receive and keep us through the year to come. Through Christ our Lord. Amen."

After their meal was finished, the guys sat in the living room to watch football. The girls and Ana went in the den to watch Christmas movies. Caylin sat with Stephen, not caring about the game, just wanting to be near him. She noticed Drew seemed like he was a million miles away. She leaned over and whispered into her husband's ear and he glanced at Drew and nodded. "Ah think that is a good idea love."

She looked over at him and asked "Drew, can you help me up please?"

He lightly smiled and stood "of course lassie." She took his hand and he gently pulled her off the couch. "I feel like some fresh air, will you go with me? Stephen is really into this game."

He looked down at his friend and Stephen nodded at him "go on mate."

"Alright. I could use some air myself." He followed her out the back door and she took his arm. "Let's take a stroll, shall we?" They walked through the gate and out into the pasture. "It is such a nice night. I can really get used to this Florida weather."

Drew softly smiled "yes, that is one of the best things about living here."

"Drew, in case in wasn't obvious; I just wanted to talk to you."

"What about love?"

"Well, about whatever is on your mind. You really haven't been yourself and I saw you in there looking like you were in a daze."

"I don't know if I should burden you with all this, I mean you are…."

"I'm pregnant, not fragile, contrary to what my husband and children think. Look, I know you haven't known me near as long as Ste, but I do care about you. You are my husband's best friend and like a brother to him. You are part of our family and we want you to be officially part of it once our baby is born. I know Stephen hasn't asked you yet, but I just told him I was going to ask you now. Will you be Aidan's godfather?"

"What?"

"Stephen trusts you with his life, with everything that is precious to him. I can't think of anyone better to chose than you."

Drew started to tear up "I don't know what to say Caylin. I feel so honored that you two would think of me like that."

"So you will? Megan is going to be his godmother, and we want this to be legal as well. If anything happens to us, we want you and her to take care of our family for us."

"It would be my honor to be his godfather. Thank you." He hugged Caylin then dropped to his knee. He glanced up at her and asked "may I?"

She smiled down and nodded "yes, of course."

He reached out and placed both hands on her stomach and spoke "hello there wee laddie, this is your Uncle Drew. Did you hear what your mummy just said? I'm going to be your godfather. I will watch out for you and teach you to play footie better than your dad and how to charm the ladies…"

"Hey, none of that Drew."

"Okay, no charming the ladies till you're older. But I will teach you about real music and how to do a kip up. We will have loads of fun." He kissed her stomach before standing back up and kissing her cheek.

"You don't know what this means to me Caylin. Thank you."

"No, thank you. We love you Drew. Me, Ste, the girls, all of us. We are all here for you if you need us. Don't forget that."

He put his arms around her and she rubbed his back. She stepped away and took his hand in both of hers "you are a good man and I am glad Ste has you. And we are both grateful for you being a role model for our girls. They really look up to you. I want them to see the kind of man you and Stu, and of course their father, are and not settle for less. "

"You're welcome. The lassies are great. Ste is a very lucky man."

"We are lucky to have him." She hooked her arm in his and they walked "I never thought that all this would be happening. I gave up hope long ago of seeing Ste again and ever finding a man that I could love and have a life with. My heart was always his. It has been a wild year to say the least."

"It really has. And you're right by the way. Back inside I was in a haze. My mind wasn't on the game. I still think about my Mum sometimes, even when I try not to. I should be over…"

"Drew, you don't get over something like that overnight. You need to give yourself time to grieve."

"I know, it just seems like I haven't had the time. When I came back to the States, it was right back to the grind. Staying busy, I thought would help, but then I get emotional at the wrong times. I feel like I am going mental. I don't want to bother Ste with it because he has so much to deal with and Stu is so busy, and Heath has a new baby, I don't want to bring him down. I just feel like since I am away from my family, that I am alone."

"Like I said sweetie, you aren't alone. Ste would always make time for you. He wants to be there for you. And I know Stu does too. And you can always talk to me. I was a teacher, so I am a pretty good listener if you just need to talk. You are not alone."

"Thanks Caylin."

"You're welcome lad."

They walked around for a while longer before going back inside. Caylin grabbed Drew a beer and sent him back to the living room with the boys. She was feeling tired so she went to lie down and prop her feet up. A couple of hours later, everyone had gone home except her parents but they were staying in the guest room. Stephen made sure the girls were in bed before joining his wife upstairs.

"Are yeh asleep love?"

"No, not yet. I was just resting. Did everyone go home already?"

"Yeah, Stu and Drew just left. So Drew said yeh talked to him. He is ecstatic lass. Ah think we made the right choice. Ah just hope Stu isn't upset."

"Me too. But I don't think he will be. He is not the most comfortable around little ones I have noticed. Anyway, I know Megan will say yes also. I just feel so bad for Drew baby. I wish we could help him."

"Ah think ya did more than yeh know love. He told me he was moved by you including him in our family. Ah told him he was mental, he has always been family. Stu too."

"You have good friends Ste. I am glad we have them around."

"Ah am too love. Now, Ah did want to ask yeh what yeh want for yer birthday?"

"I have everything I want. I don't need anything else."

"Ah can appreciate that Caylie, but yeh know Ah'm going to get yeh something, so what do yeh want me to get? Ah mean, Ah haven't gotten yeh a birthday present in 16 years. It has to be big!" he said with a chuckle.

"Stephen, I will be happy with whatever you do. Let's just concentrate more on the girls' birthday."

"We will have something special for them, but Ah will do something special for my beautiful wife as well." He gently pressed his lips against hers before softly kissing her stomach and saying goodnight to the baby. He turned off the lamp and cuddled next to his wife, holding her body close to his. He started making plans in his head, knowing the next two months were going to be the happiest of his life.