A few weeks later, Hyde and Jackie and the kids we're back home. One morning, Jackie and Hyde we're in bed when Aiden started to cry. Mia wasn't a crier when she was very little, but Aiden seemed to be. He had a loud mouth just like his mother. When he was wide awake he liked to shriek and laugh which at times they thought to be adorable, and other times they wanted him to be quiet so they could sleep. His crib was in their room for now and Hyde rolled over and noticed Jackie was dead asleep. He smiled and kissed her forehead and got out of bed, and picked up Aiden. He walked downstairs and sat on the couch so he was away from Mia and Jackie so they could sleep. Hyde put a blanket on his shoulder so that it was something soft for Aiden to rest on.

"Hey little man…what's with the crying?" He asked.

Aiden's little hands reached up and grabbed Hyde's chin. "Mmmmm…" He mumbled.

Hyde laughed. "Just wanted some attention?" Aiden just peered up at his Dad with wide curious eyes. Hyde smiled and kissed the top of his head. "You have your Mommy's eyes. One blue. One green. Beautiful." He said.

Zeppelin came pitter, pattering down the stairs and jumped on the couch and rested his head on Hyde's free shoulder. Hyde smiled.

"Hey Zep. What are you doing up so early?" He asked. Zeppelin leaned forward and licked Hyde's face and he laughed. "Thanks boy."

Aiden turned towards the dog and grabbed his nose, pulling it gently and Zeppelin yelped. Hyde laughed and ruffled Zeppelin's head.

"Sorry boy…I think he's going to be a wild one." He said.

Zeppelin whimpered and put his paw up to his nose to signal his nervousness. Jackie came downstairs and smiled at the sight before her.

"Am I interrupting the boy's party down here?" She asked.

Hyde looked over at Jackie. "Morning darlin'. What are you doing up?"

She smiled and sat down next to him. "I rolled over to hold you but you weren't there. And I noticed Aiden was gone so I figured he was crying. I'm surprised I didn't hear him."

"You we're tired." He said.

Jackie yawned and leaned forward and kissed Aiden's head. "Suppose so. How's he doing?" She asked.

Hyde smiled. "He's good. Just wanted some attention."

"Like always." Jackie teased.

"Yeah…and he mauled poor Zeppelin's nose." He said.

Jackie laughed and reached across Hyde's lap, stroking Zeppelin's head. "Poor boy. You want a treat?"

Zeppelin perked up and started panting. Hyde smiled. "Take that as a yes."

"Come on boy…come get your treat." She said walking into the kitchen.

Zeppelin eagerly followed Jackie and Hyde stayed with Aiden. He opened his mouth to say something when he heard his daughter scream from upstairs.

"Someone come get me!" She yelled.

Hyde laughed. "Coming baby."

Jackie walked back into the room with Zeppelin at her side. "Did I just hear Mia yell?"

Hyde laughed. "Yeah. She's up and she wants someone to go get her."

She smiled. "I'll go. Be right back.

Jackie walked upstairs and into her daughter's room. Mia was sitting up in bed, her hands on the bars staring at her mother matching her famous pout. Jackie smiled and walked over to the crib and picked her up.

"Morning beautiful girl." She said kissing her cheek.

"Where you?" She asked.

"I was downstairs with Daddy and Aiden." She said.

Mia buried her face in her mother's neck and started to cry. "Forgot me."

Jackie's heart broke for her daughter. "Oh baby…of course we didn't forget you. We just thought you we're still sleeping."

Mia shook her tiny little head. "No…forgot me."

Jackie kissed Mia's cheek. "Baby…are you feeling left out?"

Mia hiccupped and rubbed her eyes. "Yes."

Jackie sat down in her rocking chair and held her daughter close. "I know that Daddy and I haven't spent as much time with you as we normally do. But the thing is, Aiden is very young and he needs a lot of our attention. Just like you did when you we're first born."

Mia sighed. "Miss you."

Jackie frowned and kissed her again. "Well I miss our special time too. I'm sorry you felt left out."

"Love me?" She asked.

Jackie hugged her. "I do love you baby girl. And so does Daddy."

"Love you Mommy…" She said.

Jackie smiled and got an idea. "Hey…how would you feel about a day just for you and me?" She asked.

Mia pulled back and looked at her Mom happily. "Just Mia and Mommy?"

Jackie laughed. "Just us. Daddy can take care of Aiden for the day and you and I can go out. Maybe we can go shopping?" She asked.

Mia smiled. "Yay!"

Jackie smiled. "Ok. Let's go downstairs and eat some breakfast and we'll tell Daddy about our special day. Does that sound good?"

Mia nodded. "Yes Mommy."

Jackie smiled and kissed her little cheek. "Good. Come on. You want me to carry you?"

"No. Big girl." She said.

Jackie smiled and watched as Mia carefully walked down the hallway and down the stairs. She ran over to her Dad and hopped up on the couch.

"Morning." She whispered and kissed Aiden's cheek.

Hyde smiled. "Morning munchkin. What's up?"

"Mommy, Mia have special day." She said.

Hyde looked at his wife and she just nodded her head. "Oh yeah?"

"Yeah. You watch Aiden. We shop." She giggled.

Hyde laughed. "You shop huh? What am I going to do with you? You'll be spending my money just like Mommy."

Mia nodded. "Uh huh."

Hyde smiled. "Well that sounds fun. Why don't you go take Zep into the kitchen and we'll get you some breakfast."

Mia smiled and kissed his cheek. "Love."

Hyde smiled. "Love you too munchkin."

Jackie leaned down and kissed Hyde's head. "Mia's feeling a little left out so I want to take her out for the day."

Hyde frowned. "She's so used to us being with her 24/7."

Jackie nodded. "I think that for awhile, until she gets used to her new brother, we should both take her out at least once a week. Just to have alone time with her individually."

Hyde nodded. "That's a good idea."

She smiled. "So you don't mind if I'm gone for awhile today?"

Hyde shook his head. "Nah. Me and the little man can take care of ourselves."

She smiled and leaned down to kiss them both. "I'll feed him before I go and then I'll leave some in the fridge for him."

Hyde nodded. "Sure thang babe."

"Mommy!" Mia yelled.

Jackie smiled. "I'm gonna go get her before she tries to make something herself."

Hyde laughed. "I'll come with you. Let's go."

An hour later, Mia was dressed and ready to go, jumping up and down by the front door. Jackie was upstairs, breastfeeding Aiden. When she was done, she cleaned up and changed and brought Aiden downstairs. She handed him to Hyde.

"Ok. We should be back in a few hours. If you have any questions, call Mrs. Foreman." She said.

Hyde laughed. "I have taken care of a baby before."

"Yeah. Me!" She yelled.

Hyde laughed and ruffled her hair as she clung to his leg. "Yeah you munchkin. Will you be a good girl for Mommy?"

Mia nodded her head. "Yes."

Hyde laughed. "Good. Now have fun and I'll see you later."

Jackie leaned in and kissed her husband. "Love you baby. Be good Aiden." She kissed his little cheek. "Don't be too much of a handful for Daddy."

Aiden just grabbed his Mommy's face and started crying, realizing she was leaving. Hyde kissed his cheek. "It's ok little man, you'll be with me."

Jackie frowned. "Don't cry baby. I'm just going out with Mia."

But he yelled louder, little Mia started to cry herself and Jackie sighed.

"Mommy…you promise…" She whispered.

Jackie leaned down to Mia. "No. Sweetie…we're gonna go. Don't worry."

Hyde nodded. "Yeah. Aiden just doesn't want Mommy to leave…but he'll be ok. He'll be fine after you guys leave in awhile."

Mia sniffled. "Leave?"

Jackie nodded. "Yeah. Come on…" Jackie kissed Aiden's cheek once more. "I'll be back later baby boy."

Hyde nodded at her. "It's going to be fine. Don't worry about it."

Jackie picked up Mia and walked out the door so she wasn't persuaded into staying. Mia needed her Mommy for awhile and she wanted to spend some one on one time with her.

Hyde was in the living room as his son wailed for his mother. He went over to the couch and bounced him up and down gently.

"Damn little man…you really do have your mother's lung capacity. Mia never yelled like you do." Aiden just kept screaming.

Zeppelin hid his face under the couch and Hyde laughed. "You're even scaring the dog."

Aiden threw his tiny little fists in the air and cried harder. Hyde stood up and turned on the radio hoping that would calm him. Aerosmith's Dream on rang through the speakers and Aiden slowly began to calm down. Hyde smiled.

"There you go little man. I love your Mom too…but she needed to be with your sister. They'll be back." He whispered to his son. Aiden's cries soon became little whimpers and he relaxed in his fathers arms as he rocked him back and forth. Hyde laughed and sat back on the couch and Zeppelin cuddled up to him.

"Looks like it's gonna be a boy's day…" He whispered.

At the mall, Jackie was carrying Mia around to all the stores. Mia was looking around in awe much like her mother used to. Jackie laughed and brought her into a baby clothing store and let Mia walk around, Jackie right behind her.

"See anything you like baby girl?" She asked.

Mia's little hands reached for everything she could find and then stopped on a pink princess dress. "Pretty."

Jackie smiled. "You like that?" She asked.

Mia nodded her little head. "Pretty." She whispered again.

Jackie laughed. "Ding, Ding, Ding! Looks like we have a winner."

"Buy?" Mia asked.

Jackie smiled. "If you want it. Yes…and plus its Daddy's money."

Mia smiled at her Mom. "Princess."

Jackie smiled and kissed her head. "Yes. You are our princess."

"Buy! Daddy's princess." She said.

Jackie smiled. "Yes you are Daddy's little princess. He's going to love this. Come on…let's look around some more."

The girls walked around all the different stores and made more purchases. When they we're done they got back in the car and Jackie drove off to the park. Mia's face lit up when she saw the park and clapped her hands together.

"Play!" She yelled.

"You wanna go play baby?" She asked.

Mia nodded. "Princess Crown?" She asked.

Jackie nodded. "Sure. You can wear your princess crown. I'll get it."

Jackie put her little crown and boa on and walked her over to the park. She picked her up and put her in the swing for babies and made sure she was securely strapped in. She started pushing Mia who was laughing and clapping the whole way. Jackie took out her camera and started snapping pictures of Mia who was just laughing the whole time. When they we're done with the swing, Jackie took her on the big slide and sat her on her lap and they went down together. She asked another woman to snap a picture of them going down the slide a few times. And when they we're done, Jackie brought her over to the field and they lay down together. Mia was cuddled up to her Mom.

"Love you Mommy…" She whispered.

Jackie smiled and looked down at her daughter. "You probably won't understand much of what I say…but I want you to know something." Mia just looked up at her Mom expectantly. "I know that you seem left out sometimes when Daddy and I are with Aiden. But it doesn't mean we don't love you. We love you very much, and we promise that we will try and spend more time with you now. Aiden needs us a lot because he's not a big kid like you. But you will always be our little princess…we love you."

Mia just smiled at her Mom. "K."

Jackie laughed knowing she didn't really understand her but she just kissed her tiny head. "Come on babe…you wanna go get ice cream?"

"Ows crem!" She yelled, which is what she called it.

Jackie smiled. "Yeah! Ows crem!" She yelled.

Back at the house, Aiden was set up in his little seat and Hyde was munching on a sandwich, drinking a beer and listening to some Zeppelin. Aiden just stared at his father, his mouth hanging open and Hyde smiled.

"One day little man…when you're much, much older. I'll crack open a beer for you, and we'll talk about girls. But the thing is little man…you can't be like me. Ok? You can't go from girl to girl when you're older. You gotta respect woman man…there not toys." Aiden just stared wide eyed at his Dad. Hyde laughed. "And one day…you'll meet a beautiful girl who will become your wife. But don't rush into that, you'll have plenty of time. And plus, if you get married to young it will break your mothers heart." He chuckled to himself. "And even though you are younger, I give you full permission to beat up any boy who dares to go after your big sister. That's your job. Protect her from all the bad boys." He winked at Aiden and he just cocked his head to the side. Hyde laughed and leaned forward to kiss him. "Good chat kiddo."

The back door opened and Mia and Jackie walked in, Mia was decked out in her princess gear, holding onto a Popsicle as it dripped down her face.

"Daddy!" She yelled.

Hyde turned towards the door. "Well look at you."

She smiled and twirled around in her little princess outfit. "Princess."

Hyde laughed and picked her up. "Yes you are."

Jackie smiled. "Hey babe."

"Hey." He said as she leaned down to kiss her.

Aiden yelled happily when he saw his mother. She walked over to her and picked him up and kissed his cheek. "Did you behave?"

Hyde nodded. "Yep. We we're just having one of many life talks we will have."

Jackie smiled. "That's nice. Did you tell him anything inappropriate?" She asked.

Hyde shook his head and laughed. "Nope." He looked down at Mia. "Did you have fun baby?" He asked.

Mia nodded. "Shopping, and park." She said.

"You went shopping and then to the park?" He asked.

She nodded. "Spend Daddy's money."

Hyde laughed. "I'm sure you did."

Mia looked at her Mom. "Aiden's gift?"

Jackie smiled. "Oh yeah." She put the bag on the table and took out a little Led Zeppelin shirt that matched one that Hyde had. "We bought this for Aiden."

Hyde laughed. "There you go buddy…now you really are Daddy's little man."

"Daddy's little girl?" Mia asked.

Hyde smiled and kissed her nose the only thing not covered in Popsicle. "Yes. You are Daddy's little girl. Always."

Jackie winked at Hyde. "Maybe Daddy can take you upstairs and get you cleaned up." She said.

Hyde nodded. "Yeah. Come on little one…"

Jackie kissed him as he walked by. "Love you."

Hyde smiled and smacked her butt. "Love you too."

Jackie smiled and kissed Aiden's cheek. "What was Daddy talking to about kiddo?"

Aiden just smiled at his mother and she laughed. "Oh you two are going to be trouble."

Upstairs, Hyde was in the bathroom, cleaning Mia's sticky face and hands.

"So did you have fun with Mommy sweetie?" He asked.

Mia nodded. "Fun."

Hyde smiled and kissed her head. "Good. You know that Daddy loves you just as much as he did before Aiden was born right?"

Mia just looked at him. "Love?"

Hyde nodded and smiled. "Yeah. I love you little one. You'll always be Daddy's little princess even with Aiden round…and if anyone else comes along Mommy and I will always love you."

She smiled at her Daddy and giggled. "Love!"

Hyde laughed. "Yeah. Love." He kissed her head and took her out of the tub and put her in some clean cloths, throwing the other stuff in the washing machine.

Jackie peeked her head in Mia's room and saw Hyde playing with her on the ground. "I'm going to put him down for his nap, he's exhausted."

Hyde nodded. "Ok. We'll be here."

Mia started to yawn but tried to pretend she wasn't tired. "Play…" She whispered.

Hyde smiled and winked at Jackie. "Or this little one might be in bed too…"

Jackie smiled. "Ok…" She left the room and brought Aiden into their bedroom to his crib.

Hyde rubbed Mia's cheek. "Sleepy girl?" He asked.

Mia shook her head. "No seep."

Hyde laughed. "Its ok baby…you can just take a nap and we'll play when you wake up."

She pouted. "No seep!" But she yawned again. "Seep…"

Hyde laughed and picked her up. "Just take a quick nap, and I'll come get you when you're awake ok?"

Mia just nodded her head tiredly and snuggled into her sheets in the crib. "Seep…"

Hyde smiled and kissed her head, watching her fall asleep. He put her music box on and then shut the door. He walked down the hall and watched Jackie place Aiden into his crib while he stood in the doorway. Jackie smiled at him and pointed to the door. They walked downstairs and collapsed on the couch together.

"Finally…a moment alone with you." She mumbled into his chest as he pulled her to him.

He smiled and kissed the top of her head. "I know. I feel like I've barley spent anytime with you since Aiden was born."

She smiled and looked up at him. "I miss you."

Hyde laughed. "I miss you too Jacks. A lot."

She sighed. "But Aiden is great. He's so lively." She laughed.

"The kid can yell…it's a sign of things to come." He said.

She giggled. "You're telling me."

"How was Mia today on your day alone?" She asked.

"She seemed happy. I know it must be hard for her since we we're always with her before Aiden was born. But I think she will get used to splitting the time. And in the meantime, I think that we should do the thing where we both take her out alone once a week." She said.

Hyde nodded. "I think that is a very good idea."

She sighed and snuggled into his chest. "It's been three weeks since Aiden was born."

"The half way point." Hyde said. "Three more weeks and that ass is mine once again."

Jackie pinched him. "Pig."

Hyde groaned and rubbed his side. "Ouch!"

She laughed. "Well you we're being a pig."

Hyde laughed. "I can't help it. You're hot."

She looked up at him and pouted. "Even after two kids? You think I'm still hot?"

"I think you are hotter than ever. I saw you in the shower the other day, have you been working out?" He asked.

Jackie smiled. "Yeah. I want to get rid of the baby weight."

"Well you look amazing." He said honestly.

Jackie smiled. "Thank you."

Hyde smiled and leaned down to kiss her. "I was talking today with Aiden about being in a relationship when he was older." He said.

Jackie smiled. "Oh really?"

Hyde laughed. "Yep."

"What did you tell him?" She asked.

"I told him not to be like me. Not to be a player and to respect woman. And one day he would find a wonderful woman he would want to marry." He said.

Jackie smiled. "Many, many years from now."

Hyde laughed. "Yes. Many years from now. But if he's as lucky as me, he'll find the perfect woman."

Jackie smiled. "If he's lucky."

Hyde laughed. "Right. And I told him to kick all the guys' asses who went after my little princess." He said.

Jackie laughed. "You are gonna terrorize those innocent boys."

Hyde rolled his eyes. "Please. No boy is innocent. They all are after the same thing…and they are not getting that from Mia."

Jackie laughed. "You know, eventually you will have to let her go."

Hyde shook his head and held her tighter. "Nope. Not until I die…then she can get married."

Jackie shook her head. "No…you will want to be the one to walk her down the aisle. When the time is right…she'll be ready and so will you."

Hyde sighed. "I don't want to think about a guy taking Mia away from me."

Jackie smiled. "And I don't want to think about it either…but one day our kids will grow up and find someone to complete their lives. Just like we completed each others lives. And they will get married…and we'll be heartbroken just like Mrs. Foreman was. But I think it will be ok."

Hyde smiled. "I guess your right."

She smiled and kissed his cheek. "I'm always right."

Hyde laughed. "Yeah, yeah."

She laughed. "I can't wait to see what they grow up to be like."

"Me either…" He said. "All I know though is that they are going to have a hell of a better childhood then we both had."

Jackie nodded and shuddered at the thought of their own childhoods. Hyde held her closer. "Yes they will."

He kissed her head gently and rubbed her back. "He'll never hurt us again." He whispered.

Jackie closed her eyes and held onto her husband tightly. "I know that."

Hyde kissed her head again. "I forgot to tell you, the police called."

Jackie looked up at her husband. "Why?"

"They found the man who killed Aiden's family." He said.

Jackie smiled. "They did?"

He nodded. "Yeah, they put him in jail for life. Same prison as your Dad. Maybe they can be a couple in there." He joked.

Jackie cracked a small smile. "Yeah…that's good though. You kept your promise to Aiden."

"I had to." He said. "He saved my family's life."

She kissed his chest gently. "I never want to feel that pain again." She whispered. "The pain of almost loosing you and our children. Never again Steven…"

Hyde lifted her chin with his thumb. "And we will never feel that pain again. I promise. I'll never let anyone hurt us."

Jackie leaned forward and captured his lips with her own. "God I love you."

Hyde held her close. "I love you too."

She smiled and stroked his face. "We did it Steven. We succeeded in having the perfect family." She whispered.

Hyde smiled. "Yes we did."

"After everything we've been through…we made it to this point." She said. "Can you believe it?" She asked.

Hyde held her face. "Yeah. I do believe it…"

She smiled and kissed him. "Of course you do."

"Hey, I knew I wanted you when I saw you." Jackie raised an eyebrow. "It just took me awhile to admit it."

"Well…I'm glad you finally pulled your head out of your ass." She teased.

Hyde laughed and started tickling her sides as she began to laugh, it echoed through the room as he nuzzled her neck and whispered. "Me too babe. Me too…"

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