I would like to thank, Franches, BigTimeRusherr13, Mystery Girl 911, DeniseDEMD, CUTE CARGAN LOVE , and Chey21 for all taking the extra time to revirew on the last chapter. Thank you it means so much to me to hear your thoughts so keep them coming.
Chapter 36: Scared
"I can't believe I am finally done with high school," Jake said turning to Damien with a smile on his face. Jake was nearly jumping up and down as he walked out of the school with Damien and Cooper beside him. The twins were getting a ride home from Lilly and Miles.
Over the last few weeks a lot had happened with the Knights and Mitchells. Kendall and James had talked to the police about Miles and showed them the bruises and cutes Miles had. Miles explained that the cuts were self inflicted because of the abuse he got from his step dad. The police agree with Kendall and James that Miles going home wasn't safe. They agreed to let Miles stay with the Knights until social services found Miles a suitable home.
Miles went nuts after that. He didn't want to get involved with social services. He knew if he did he'd just slip through the cracks and be moved away from his friends. He didn't want to go to a group home either. James and Kendall managed to calm Miles down telling him they would figure something out, but he couldn't stay forever. They were going to have two babies in the house soon. Miles had said he understood and was grateful that they were even letting him stay for a little while. Miles things were collected from his house and he stayed with the Knights for a bit.
An investigation was launched against Harvey and he was arrested. Miles was set to testify against him and talk about how Harvey led him to his depression. The police had also set about looking for Miles parents. They wanted to reunite him with either his mother or father if they could, until then social services had to be involved. They had to find a suitable place for Miles to live whether it be foster care or a group home. Miles was against it, but he knew the Knights didn't need the extra worry. He felt like a burden to them.
Logan got involved with the social workers and got Miles cuts actual medical attention as a few of them were slightly infected. He had them cleaned and showed Miles how to change the bandages on his own and what to do to keep them clean. Miles thanked Logan for all his help. Logan even got Miles a counselor to help him with his depression and told Miles if he ever wanted to talk he was open. Logan started to care for Miles a bit and eventually asked the social workers if it be ok if Miles came to stay with him and his family. Miles hadn't believe that Logan would do that for him, someone he barely knew.
A week after the initial incident Miles moved in with the Mitchells and into the guest room they had. Lilly tried to make him feel at home as much as possible and Layla just asked question after question until she was satisfied that she knew him well enough. Carlos welcomed Miles into the house as well and treated him like he treated Lilly and Layla with love.
After that started to settle Jake got ready for graduation and he move his some things out of his bedroom and to the guest room. He mostly moved the things he was gonna take with him to college and the rest went to the basement for storage. Jake's bedroom was being turned into a nursery for the two babies. Adam and Kendall were both getting a bit baby crazy. Kendall and James had retrieved what baby things they had kept from the kids back out and Adam and Kendall had baby showers and gotten lots of things they needed that they didn't have. James and Cooper were trying to keep Kendall and Adam from going over board just yet. They wanted to get the nursery done before they worried about the rest of the house. They still had about three months before the babies came.
Leora was getting ready to go to a two week camp for writers. Caleb had talked her into letting people see her writing after he convinced her to show him of course. She had been accepted into a program that could help her with college. She was excited and Kendall was reluctant to let her go. She was growing up too fast for him. He was even more emotional because of the pregnancy. In the end James had talked him into letting her go.
"We're not done until we get our diplomas on Saturday," Damien reminded the brunette.
"I know that, but we're out for the rest of the week," Jake said happily.
"Lucky you, I've got another year to suffer," Cooper muttered.
"Actually," Jake said looking over at Cooper, "you only need a few more credits to graduate. I mean you're like near the top of your class you could graduate early if you wanted," he said.
"I don't know, I mean Adam's gonna be a bit behind I don't know if I could do that to him," Cooper said.
"No he's right on track, he's getting his private tutor to verify his grades and classes and he'll be ready to graduate next year," Jake said.
"It's a thought," Cooper said nodding his head.
"Hey, now, you'll be stuck home with Adam again," Damien teased. Jake.
"Oh god that was boring, but I've already got a summer job and I start in a few days," Jake said.
"I'm still looking for one," Cooper said.
"Dude you're gonna be a senior next year chill," Damien said.
"Yeah a senior with a baby to support," Cooper reminded him.
"Oh yeah," Damien said, "just don't work to hard otherwise Adam will be really bored this summer with us all having jobs," Damien said.
"You got a job too?" Jake asked.
"Yep, I got my job back at Hill's," Damien said nodding his head.
"Maybe we'll have to come harass you when you're working one of these days," Jake teased.
"Go right ahead, I'm like family there, they wouldn't fire me unless I did something really bad," Damien said laughing. "I gotta go I'll talk to you later," he told Jake. Jake nodded his head and pecked Damien on the cheek. Damien left them and Jake and Cooper head over to Jake's car. Cooper had been getting a bit lazy since the twins were riding in with Lilly and Kyle now he and Jake usually rode together to school.
"So how are things with Damien?" Cooper asked looking over at Jake who blushed.
"Good, I mean I think we've got it this time," Jake said.
"Well they say third time is the charm," Cooper said laughing.
"Third?" Jake asked.
"Yeah, you hooked up or something before you started dating remember? Then you broke up, so hence the third time," Cooper explained.
"Right or something," Jake said nodding his head.
"Wait are you telling me you and Damien have never…" Cooper trailed off.
"Nope and I don't care, I mean we'll get there when we're ready and that's all there is too it," Jake said quickly.
"I never said it was a bad thing, I just assumed since you said you and Damien fooled around a bit," Cooper said putting his hands up.
"Sorry, didn't mean to snap but it's a sore subject for Day and I," Jake admitted. "It's kind of why we broke up in the first place," he added.
"What? Was he pressuring you or something?" Cooper asked confused.
"No the opposite, I think," Jake said.
"You think?" Cooper asked looking over at the eldest Knight.
"We both wanted to, but I was rushing into it. I think part of me before didn't want to go to college a virgin," Jake admitted. He had never said the words out loud, it seemed a bit more real when he did.
"Wow, Jake I had no idea," Cooper said slowly. "But don't throw it away save it for someone who matters," he said.
"I know and Damien matters, but it'll happen when it does, I'm not worried about it anymore," Jake said. And he wasn't worried about it. He knew when the time was right it would happen.
-Landslide-
Logan yawned as he walked into the house. He heard what sounded like arguing in the kitchen or at least two people disagreeing. He walked into the kitchen and saw Lilly, Layla, and Miles all standing in front of the stove looking at it cooking something. He wasn't sure what it was but they were arguing over what to do.
Logan looked around the kitchen and noticed the slight mess. There was uncooked noodles on the floor and tomato sauce as well.
"You're doing it wrong," Layla insisted.
"No I'm not," Miles said shaking his head.
"Papi taught me how to do it, and that's not how you do it," Layla said.
"It's the way I was taught," Miles said defensively.
"Go away Lay we'll let you know when it's done," Lilly said trying to shoo her sister away.
"I'm just trying to help," Layla said putting her hands up in defense.
"What's going on?" Logan asked. The three teens whipped around to look at Logan shocked to see him. Lilly looked at the clock.
"Wow, it's four o'clock already," Lilly said.
"I'm making dinner, but Layla keeps telling me I'm doing it wrong even though I'm not," Miles said sending the thirteen year old a small glare. Layla just stuck her tongue out at here.
"We wanted to make supper for you and Papi since you guys are always cooking for us and Layla's being a pest," Lilly said.
"I am not," Layla said glaring at Lilly now.
"Are too," Lilly said.
"Girls where's your Papi?" Logan asked looking around for Carlos. The two shrugged.
"He wasn't here when I got home," Layla said as the front door opened and Carlos called out.
"I'm home, I'm sorry I'm late I didn't think I'd…" Carlos trailed off as he ran into the kitchen. He looked around and saw the food and the kids. "Did you guys make supper?" he asked.
"Yeah, it was Miles idea we weren't sure what to make but the easiest thing that we could make was spaghetti," Lilly said.
"It's all I really know how to make that turns out any good," Miles said looking down at the floor.
"Well that saved me a lot of work thanks you guys," Carlos said looking at the three. His eyes fell on Miles as he looked up with a small smile tugging at his lips.
"Well the food is done," Lilly said looking at the stove.
"Ok, clean up the mess and Logan and will set the table since you guys made dinner," Carlos said walking over to the cupboards and grabbing the plates before walking out to the dining room. Logan grabbed the silverware and followed him while the three started to clean up the kitchen a bit.
"Where were you?" Logan asked once they were both in the dining room.
"A meeting with the shows director, they want to start shooting some test scenes with me and a few of the actors they have picked out. They want to see how we look on camera," Carlos said.
"And if they like it you'll be starting soon?" Logan asked.
"Probably," Carlos said nodding his head. "the only problem they're having is they want an almost entire Latino cast. The only one who isn't is the mother," he said.
"I'm so proud of you Los," Logan said smiling at Carlos even though it killed him inside. He hadn't expected Carlos to get into acting this fast. He had thought it would take a year maybe longer, not a few months. He was happy for Carlos nonetheless. He only wanted to make Carlos happy, and this made his happy.
"I'm like a double threat though, the show might have to involve stunts and I can do my own," Carlos said proudly. Logan laughed and nodded his head. They finished setting the table and Lilly walked out with a bowl of noodles in her hands, Layla followed with a plate full of garlic bread, and Miles was last with the pot of sauce. They all set the food in the center of the table.
"This looks good," Logan said looking at the food. He then looked up at the three before him. They were all smiling.
"Well let's eat," Carlos said.
The five of them sat down and started dishing up their plates. They all started talking about their days. Carlos and Logan asked the three about their day and each of them had something different to say. Miles even talked a bit more than usual. Logan could see that he was starting to feel at home with them. He was glad for that. He wanted Miles to feel at home.
-Landslide-
Jake was bouncing on his heels as he waited for the ceremony to start. Graduation was finally here and he was done with high school. He felt a hand on his shoulder and he looked over at Damien.
"Calm down," Damien said laughing at Jake's eagerness.
"I'm sorry, I'm just excited," Jake said. Damien laughed again.
"Your speech is gonna be great, you're a great leader and that's why we made you our class president and you're smart which is why you're the valedictorian," Damien said his face showing his seriousness.
"I hope so, I don't want it to sound cheesy," Jake said. He started picking at the sleeve of his black graduation gown. Damien grabbed his hand and stopped him. He brought his other hand up to Jake's chin and made him look up at him.
"Hey stop, you're gonna be great," Damien said looking into Jake's eyes. "You're amazing Jake and I don't get why you don't see that," he said.
"Cause I'm not, I mean I've made so many mistakes," Jake said shaking his head.
"And you learned form them and you are stronger because of it," Damien said. Jake smiled at Damien. Damien moved his hand to cup Jake's cheek. He stroked it thumb along Jake's cheekbone. "You are so amazing Jake and everything is gonna be fine," he said. He brushed his lips over Jake's. Jake sighed and leaned in and pressed their lips together firmly.
"Thanks for believing in me," Jake said.
"Come on it's almost time," Damien said.
-Landslide-
Adam sitting in the audience with the rest of his family, Cooper, and the Mitchell's including Miles. They were in the school's auditorium for Jake's graduation. He shifted in his seat trying to get comfortable. He placed a hand on his stomach as he felt a pain in his stomach. The baby was moving a lot. She wanted him to be walking, but he couldn't. He had to be here for Jake.
"You ok?" Cooper whispered in Adam's ear.
"Yeah fine," Adam said smiling slightly.
"You sure?" Cooper whispered. Adam just nodded his head.
The ceremony started and everyone's attention was on the stage as the graduates walked out. Everyone was taking pictures of the graduates and clapping as their loved one walked out. Adam clapped when Jake walked out. He was proud of his brother. This was a big accomplishment for Jake. Adam hoped that next year he'd be up there with Cooper or at least one of them was.
The pain came again, this time it was stronger than before. Adam let out a gasp as his hands came to his stomach. Cooper looked over at Adam worried. He also caught the attention of James who was sitting next to him.
"You ok?" James asked before Cooper could.
"No I don't think so," Adam admitted.
"What's wrong," Cooper asked worried.
"Something doesn't feel right," Adam said as the pain subsided.
"What do you mean doesn't feel right?' James asked turning to face Adam fully getting Kendall, Carlos, and Logan's attention as well. They all looked curious.
"It hurts, she's really moving a lot," Adam said.
"Adam you might be going into labor," James said worriedly.
"What no, I can't," Adam said shaking his head his eyes going wide. "I'm only seven months," he said quickly.
"We have to get you to the hospital," James said.
"What about Jake," Adam said looking to the stage where the ceremony was starting. If they all left without telling Jake he'd get upset.
"You guys stay here and I'll take Adam to the hospital," Logan offered.
"Me too," Cooper said. Logan nodded his head.
"Call us as soon as you find something out. If we don't answer leave a message we'll check after the ceremony," James said. Logan nodded his head. Adam, Cooper, and Logan all stood up and left the auditorium as quickly as they could. They all headed out to Logan's car.
"What's gonna happen to my baby," Adam asked worried.
"If we get you to the hospital in time they can stop the labor and everything should be fine," Logan said.
"Stop labor?" Adam asked. Logan nodded his head. He explained to Adam what the doctors could do to stop his labor. There were medicines that stopped the labor and didn't harm the baby.
"Is it safe?" Adam asked.
"Yes, Carlos went into early labor with Layla and they managed to stop it and he carried her to full term," Logan assured Adam as they got into the car.
-Landslide-
Jake gripped his diploma tightly as he made his way through the crowd looking for his dads. He had seen Adam and Cooper leave with Logan during the ceremony. He wondered what was wrong for them to leave like that. He hoped Adam was ok. He found Kendall and James standing with Kyle and Leora.
"Jake," James said walking up to Jake and giving him a hug. Jake hugged him back with a smile of his own.
"We're so proud of you," Kendall said hugging Jake next. Jake smiled and nodded his head.
"Where's Adam and Cooper, I saw them leave," Jake asked.
"Adam might be going into labor, but Logan took him to the hospital and that's all we know they haven't called us yet," Kendall said.
"Look, go to the house for your graduation party your grandma Jen agreed to be there and help you, we'll call you as soon as we figure things out with Adam," Kendall said. Jake nodded his head.
"You two go with him," James said to the twins who nodded their heads.
"Jake we're sorry," Kendall said.
"It's not like he did it on purpose," Jake said. Kendall and James nodded their heads and left. Jake turned to face Kyle and Leora who were standing with Jennifer, Katie, Carlos, Lilly, Layla, and Miles. "Well let's go and try to enjoy what's left of this day," he said. The others nodded their heads.
They left the auditorium and Jake headed to his car. Once he was there he grabbed his cell phone and looked at it. He had a message from Damien already telling him he'd be over later after his party to hang out for a bit. Jake sighed and sent him a reply telling him that Adam might be having the baby and that he'd keep him posted.
-Landslide-
Adam groaned as he fell back on the bed. He looked over at Cooper who was sitting beside him. They had been at the hospital for almost two hours now and nothing was working. He was still going into labor and the contractions were getting worse. Logan had told him as long as his water didn't break he'd be fine. It hadn't so far and the doctors were trying their hardest to get the contractions to stop.
"Coop, I'm scared," Adam said looking at Cooper.
"It's gonna be ok," Cooper said grabbing Adam's hand and running his thumb over the back. He brought it up to his lips. "the doctors know what they're doing and everything will be fine," he said.
"How do you know," Adam asked tears welling in his eyes.
"I just do," Cooper said smiling slightly at Adam as he squeezed his hand reassuringly. Logan walked back into the room followed by a doctor. He asked how Adam was feeling and if things were getting better or worse. Adam answered the questions and he left.
"What if they can't stop it and my baby is born," Adam asked looking at Logan.
"You're twenty nine weeks right?" Logan asked. Adam nodded his head. "Premature birth isn't always a bad thing. With the advances in technology and medicine premature survival is at an all time high," Logan said.
"How high?" Adam asked.
"You don't have to worry," Logan said.
"How high?" Adam asked.
"Ninty percent," Logan said looking away from Adam. Adam just closed his mouth and looked away from Logan. Logan sat down in a chair be the wall. Adam looked over at Cooper who had kept his mouth shut. There was still a small chance that something could go wrong.
The door opened and Kendall and James walked into the room and were at Adam's side in seconds asking him how he was.
"Nothings working," Adam said letting his fear show. He was worried about his baby girl. He was worried he wouldn't get the chance to name her at all. Maybe this was happening because he and Cooper couldn't decide on a name.
"They are other things they can try don't worry Adam," Logan said. Adam just nodded his head. Kendall and James pulled up to chairs up to Adam's bed and sat down.
"Was Jake mad at me?" Adam asked trying not to think about his baby.
"No he wasn't mad, he knows you can't plan for things like this," Kendall said.
"He's at the house with the others for now. We thought it was best not to have too many people here to stress you out," James said. Adam nodded his head again.
-Landslide-
Jake was sitting at the table in the backyard thanking all his guests for coming and talking to them about his plans for next fall. Most of the relatives here Jake only saw once in awhile. They were cousins and great aunt and great uncles that had come into see him graduate. He just smiled and nodded his head a lot mostly. His thoughts were elsewhere, he was thinking of Adam and the baby. He hoped nothing was wrong with her. It would kill Adam if he lost her.
Jake found himself sitting alone as his relatives started talking to one another. Kyle and Leora both sat down across from him.
"Do you think the baby is ok? I mean they would've called by now right," Leora said.
"Or maybe they're waiting to tell us the bad news until later so as not to ruin the party," Kyle said.
"I don't know guys," Jake sighed. The three of them sat there thinking about Adam and the baby.
"It'll kill him if he loses the baby," Leora said after a bit.
"I know," Jake said.
"I'll be inside if you need me," Leora said quickly. She stood up and left. Jake knew she was probably going to go write. That was a habit she had picked up recently. When bad things were happening like fights or someone got hurt and she didn't want to face people she hid in her bedroom writing.
"I'm gonna go talk to Miles and Lilly," Kyle mumbled. He stood up and left Jake sitting alone.
"You know sitting around sad won't help anything." Jake looked up and saw Layla leaning against the table where Jake was sitting.
"Hey squirt," Jake said patting the spot on the bench next to him. Layla sat down. "I can't help it I'm worried about Adam," Jake said.
"I know that, but we can't do anything for him right now and this is your party," Layla said.
"I know," Jake sighed.
"So at least look like you're enjoying it," Layla said laughing. Jake looked down at the twelve year old.
"When did you get so smart?" he asked.
"I've always been, you just only realized it," Layla said laughing. Jake laughed as well and placed an arm around her in a hug.
"Thanks squirt," Jake said. Layla smiled proud of herself for getting a smile out of Jake. They sat there for a bit talking. Layla had managed to perk Jake up a bit and keep his mind off of Adam.
-Landslide-
Cooper was sitting with Adam still. They were going on five hours at the hospital. Kendall and James had finally called home and filled everyone in that nothing was working and that Adam might have the baby if thing progressed the way they were going. Logan was still there trying to keep Adam from freaking out.
"I'm thirsty," Adam announced.
"I'll get you some water," Cooper offered. He stood up and leaned over to Adam's ear. "just relax everything is gonna be fine Addie," he whispered in his ear before he pecked him on the cheek.
Cooper then left the room. He made his way down the hallway and around the corner to the vending machine at the end of the hallway. He got Adam a bottle of water. He turned and looked down the hallway.
Suddenly everything came crashing in on him. Cooper felt his back hit the wall and he slid down until he was sitting on the floor with tears slowly slipping down his cheeks. Everything just hit him like a brick. Cooper was scared. He'd never admit it to Adam, but he was. He was worried about their daughter and Adam. Logan had told them the survival rate, it wasn't high but it wasn't bad either. Then there was the chance that something went wrong and something happened to Adam. Cooper wasn't sure if everything was going to be ok. He had just told Adam that to keep him from freaking out.
Cooper just sat there letting his tears fall. He didn't care if anyone saw him right now. He was allowed to cry. He might lose his baby girl before he even got a chance to meet her.
"Hey mister."
Cooper's head snapped up and he looked up and saw a small girl standing before him. She had light curly blonde hair and big blue eyes. She was wearing a pink dress, black buckle shoes, and holding a rag doll in her arms.
"Hi," Cooper said wiping his tears away.
"Are you sad?" the little girl asked.
"Yeah, my boyfriend is in the hospital," Cooper said. The little girls eyes went wide.
"Is is sick?" she asked.
"Kind of, he's about to give birth to our daughter, but she'd not supposed to be born yet," Cooper said wondering why he was telling her this. She couldn't be anymore than five or six.
"My papa just gave birth to my baby sister, she was two months early, but daddy said the doctors are gonna try and take care of her and that if they take good care of her I can meet her tomorrow," the girl said. Cooper smiled at her.
"Yeah, my baby is gonna be three months early, I hope the hospital can take good care of her too but I'm scared," Cooper admitted.
"Don't be the doctors are good here," the girl said. Cooper smiled at her.
"Thank you," Cooper said.
"My name is Annie," she said smiling brightly at him. "and this is Miri," she added holding the doll out to show the necklace on the doll read Miri.
"Those are both pretty names," Cooper said smiling at her. "I'm Cooper," he added.
"Annie," a voice said. Annie turned around and ran over to a man who was walking down the hallway. He scolded her for running off as he walked away with her. Neither of them noticed her doll had fallen to the floor. Cooper jumped up and walked over to the doll. He picked her up and moved to the end of the hallway and saw that they were gone. Cooper stuffed the doll into his pocket knowing he'd have to try and find her again later. He had other things to worry about.
"Cooper."
Cooper whirled around and saw James coming down the hallway towards him. He didn't look happy at all. Cooper was almost scared to hear what he had to say.
"Adam's water broke," James said.
I know I said a baby would be born, but I've got vision up the butt so just hang in there. The next chapter for sure. Baby Cadam will be born. Anyways I hoped you liked it and review and let me know what you think.
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