"It's so splendid Jay!" shouted Daisy as she ran across the polished floors of the Gatsby mansion.

Since reuniting, Jay had been spending so much time with the Buchanan heir. They had done everything and been just about everywhere in New York City that was possible. Of course, Jay just had to have Naveen and Jordan tag along as a sign of appreciation for everything that had done for them to be together.

Jay smiled as he watched the love of his life smile at the sight of what he worked so hard for, he couldn't believe that he had another chance with her...or did he?

"I want to hear some music!" she announced playfully as she pointed at the grand organ "Does anyone play that? It's beautiful."

"Klipspringer can." he said as he motioned for a butler to fetch the musician "Go wake him up for me."

That excited Daisy "Yes, now we can dance the night away…"

Jordan and Naveen were seated on a large sofa sipping champagne as they watched the two former lovers get reacquainted with each other as they began to dance the Charleston to the up-tempo organ music. Both were past their limits on alcohol.

"This is strange." said Jordan

"What is?"

"Being here with them." she said popping a grape into her mouth "I feel as if I'm.."

"The third wheel?" Naveen smirked

"Yes! And you're the fourth!" she smiled standing up walking towards the door "Follow me."

Naveen decided to follow her to wherever she was going. It had to have been better than watching Jay and Daisy hug on each other all day.

She led them into a room which seemed to be used as a humidor room, although there was another door that connected to a guest bedroom.

Jordan picked up an ornate box full of cigars. "Want a smoke?"

Naveen didn't want to use any of Jay's belongings without asking, although he was dying for one. "No thanks."

"More for me." Jordan shrugged her shoulders as she handed him a lighter "Would you?"

The prince lit the cigar, watching Jordan to make sure it was to her liking. "Thanks."

"Mmm...it's a Cuban." she said exhaling the smoke "Gatsby's got good taste."

Naveen sighed as he sat on a lounge chair downing the rest of his champagne. He was definitely plastered. "I'll give him that."

"Do you think that they'll ever get back together?"

"Who?"

"Daisy and Jay."

"It can happen."

Jordan inhaled another whiff of the thick cigar "I don't think so."

"Why not?"

"Because Daisy is too comfortable." she handed him the cigar "She cares too much about what other people may think of her own happiness...take a hit."

"From what I've observed, I think that she may actually go through with it." he waved off her offer on the cigar

"Oh c'mon Naveen. Don't act like you didn't smoke in that big castle of yours." she laughed

"It's a palace." Naveen took the cigar and slowly exhaled a huge cloud of smoke before handing it back to her.

"Sexy." she said sitting on his lap "What's it like being a prince?"

Naveen didn't think much about her sitting on him as he was completely in a drunken state. "It's quite nice." he admitted

"I bet you must have every woman you desire at your heels."

"I wouldn't say that."

Jordan inhaled another whiff of the cigar before exhaling the smoke into his mouth. "Don't be modest." she purred into his ear

Naveen closed his eyes as he blew the smoke through his nostrils. "I'm not."

She smiled before capturing his lips with hers in a passionate kiss. Naveen received the kiss fervently as he opened her mouth with his tongue to deepen the osculation. Jordan began to unbutton his crisp grey shirt revealing his toned chest as she felt Naveen's large hands run up and down her back.

Jordan grabbed his hands while still in a heated lip lock and placed them on her bosom for him to feel as she began to unbuckle his trousers. She felt him harden under her and knelt down to take all of him into her mouth.

Naveen groaned in pleasure and began speaking in his native language at how amazing she was making him feel. He was about to reach his peak just as an image of Tiana flashed in his mind.

"Wait.." he said opening his eyes.

But she kept at it as she continued to perform fetallio on the royal prince.

"Jordan…"

She continued until he finally climaxed, breathing heavily satisfied at her result. "What is it?"

"I can't do this." he said trying to compose himself "I have to go home…"

"To whom? From what Daisy told me you live alone." The brunette stood, unzipping the back of her dress revealing her body "Stay."

But he ignored her as he grabbed his shirt "Goodbye Jordan."

She frowned, crossing her arms "So you just let me suck your cock and then leave? How fucking convenient."

He faced her before leaving "I didn't ask you to."

Jordan stood in the empty humidor room in disbelief as she watched him walk out.

"Will she wake up anytime soon?"

"It's completely up to her." stated Dr. Jones, writing notes into his log. "I will be watching her closely by visiting her everyday." Both were very worried about Tiana's state.

Tiana frowned as she heard people's voices near her. She groaned as she opened her eyes to see that she was still in her bedroom, she moved a bit before realizing that she was terribly sore, instantly reminding her of something important happening...she gave birth not too long ago!

"My baby.." she whimpered softly as she tried to get out of the bed "Where is my baby…"

Betty turned to see the young woman attempting to sit up "Oh my! She's up!"

Dr. Jones rushed to her side "How are you feeling? You must be very thirsty."

She nodded her head "I feel very light headed." Betty poured her a glass of water and Tiana gulped down every last bit of it now feeling her throat come to life.

Tiana frowned confused "What happened? Where is Genie?"

"You delivered a nine pound baby girl three days ago." said Dr. Jones, feeling relieved "Do you mind if I do a quick check up?"

"Eugenia had to head back home." noted Betty "She'll be back for some time later on in the month.."

She didn't know what to say, she felt her heart racing as she came to the realization, she now had a daughter "A girl?" she choked up "What three days ago?"

"You lost a bit of blood during delivery, which caused your body to enter a mild shock where you blacked out for some time..I'm sorry that I couldn't get here sooner."

Tiana felt weak as she moved feeling a tight stinging sensation "Why am I sore...down there?"

Dr. Jones sighed "You tore while pushing, but you're all stitched up now and should heal in about a month. I gave Betty your prescription for the pain. Take two daily."

"I want to see my baby."

"But of course." he said unzipping his bag "But first, a quick check up!"

….

"Everything seems well." he said packing everything up. "Just remember to stay in bed until you heal fully. You don't want to hurt yourself further."

After the doctor gave Tiana a clean bill of health, he left out the front door leaving Betty to take care of the young woman alone.

"Are you hungry?" Betty asked walking back into the bedroom

"Can I see my daughter please?"

Betty smiled "Yes, she's sleeping in her nursery. I'll go get her."

"No!" Tiana stopped "I don't want to wake her, help me walk to her room."

"Dr. Jones just said to stay in bed..."

"Never mind what he said!" Tiana shouted, before apologizing "Listen, I'm sorry but please just help me."

Betty sighed understanding her frustration "Alright, but I don't need you to walk fast now. Take it slow.."

Tiana placed most of her weight on the older woman as she waddled her way towards the room. She could feel the anticipation building as Betty opened the door, before helping Tiana inside.

Betty gently pulled the thin canopy back so that the new mother could see her child. "Here she is..oh she's wide awake!"

Tiana's heart was beating fast as she ran her eyes over the very alert infant, smiling "Oh my word.." she was in awe

Tiana eyed the baby's features carefully, she instantly noticed how much the infant favored her old baby photos. She had her almond shaped eyes, round nose, and full lips...but her heart fell when she saw that she also had smooth creamy alabaster skin, wispy blonde curls, and soft blue eyes. Tiana wanted to die inside.

"She is heavenly." complemented Betty "Do you have a name decided for her?"

Tiana was silent.

"Madame?"

"Help me walk to my bedroom.." Tiana said trying not to look at the baby

"But don't you want to hold her?"

"Now!" Tiana shouted, she didn't know what to feel. She wanted to break down and cry.

"What's wrong?" the maid asked helping the young woman walk "I think it's time for you to take your medicine."

Tiana couldn't hold her emotions back any longer as she collapsed onto the floor, sobbing.

"It's been a pleasure meeting you old sport."

Naveen patted Jay on the back as he packed the last of his things into his car. "It's been great meeting you all."

"Do you need anything else old sport?"

"No, I have everything I need to make it back to Louisiana before May." he assured "Thank you."

Gatsby nodded his head as he wrapped an arm around Daisy "No, thank you! And if you have any trouble whatsoever call me…"

"Will do."

"Goodbye Naveen." Daisy hugged her friend "I appreciate what you've done for me. I hope you get everything you've wanted and more."

He noticed that Jordan hadn't showed up to see him off before his departure, he actually felt somewhat bad for what happened between them, but he couldn't worry about her at the moment. He was thankful that Jay was able to use his status to help protect Naveen from anyone who wanted to cause him harm.

Naveen nodded his head as he pulled away "Same to you both."

The prince hopped into his car, starting the engine before taking off down the road. He saw them waving in the rear view mirror, he honked his horn loudly happy to be able to go back down to New Orleans with no worries. All he was focused on now was finding Tiana again.

One month later…

"She is gorgeous!" exclaimed Eugenia smiling at the baby "What is her name?"

Tiana smiled at her friend's reaction. She had most definitely fallen in love with her new daughter as well. After she had gotten past the heartbreak that she wasn't Naveen's, Tiana just completely bounced back and found nothing but joy in her cute little face.

"Jamesetta Diane...after my daddy." she said as she kissed her chubby cheek "Diane was my Mama's middle name.." she knew what she'd name her the minute she laid eyes on her. It just took time.

"Beautiful." Eugenia said thinking. "Ms. Eudora would be proud.

"You think so?" Tiana asked gently patting the baby on its back "I tried to honor them both in her name. I hope she doesn't grow up to hate it."

"It's perfect." Eugenia said "I'm named after my daddy, and I've never thought twice about it."

Tiana playfully rolled her eyes "Yeah right Eugenia Ruth." laughing "You used to hate your name growing up!"

"Yeah but I got over it!" she giggled "I always wanted your name though."

The baby yawned causing both women to laugh.

"I just want to thank you for being there for me." Tiana said holding back tears "You're a true friend."

Eugenia smiled "Tee, you are more than my friend. You're my blood. I'm here til the end girl."

Tiana thought for a moment "I want you to be Jamesetta's godmother."

Her green eyes lit up "Really?"

"Most definitely. It wouldn't be right if you weren't!"

"I'm honored, it's just that I always thought that you'd ask Charlotte...since you're a godmama to her kid."

Tiana fell silent. She really didn't want to discuss her at the moment.

"Well I asked you Genie. You are the perfect candidate for the position." she assured

The baby began to cry while sucking her fist.

"Look's like someone's hungry." Tiana said as Eugenia handed over the infant "And you just ate not too long ago." she had finally gotten accustomed to nursing.

"My godbaby gotta eat!" Eugenia smiled "She looks just like you!"

Tiana raised an eyebrow "Really? Everyone says she looks like Vincent."

She shrugged her shoulders "Eh she's got his coloring in her eyes, hair and skin, but the rest is all you!"

Tiana sighed as she rocked the baby gently "Vincent hasn't even seen her yet, he knows that she's here. I don't know where he is. Or who he's sleeping with." she added with disgust

"I'm not surprised." Eugenia said shaking her head "What a waste of oxygen, he doesn't deserve you or her."

Just then, Betty walked into the living room with Marguerite, Violet and Vivienne. "The Richelieu family is here to visit you." she announced

Tiana mentally groaned at the sight of them except Vivienne. "Thanks Betty."

"I should be leaving. Theodore is probably waitin' for me to start dinner." said Eugenia standing "I'll see you later?"

Tiana looked up at her friend pleading with her eyes for her to stay. She instantly understood and sat back down.

"Better yet, there's leftover stew in the frigidaire...he can warm it up on the stovetop himself right?" she asked nervously.

"Everyone this is my best friend Eugenia Bordeaux." she said burping the baby

"Evenin'" she greeted, scared to look their way "Wonderful spring weather we're havin'."

"Nice to meet you, I'm Vivienne." the brunette said cheerfully walking her way, shaking her hand. "What a lovely dress."

"Why thank you!" she nudged Tiana "I like her."

Tiana chuckled "What brings ya'll here?"

"Well I'm here to see this little one." said Vivienne "May I?"

"But of course." Tiana said handing her over "She just fell asleep."

"I am here to oversee my son's home while he's away, if that's alright with you." Marguerite stated bluntly

Tiana ignored the old woman as she stared at Violet who was trying her best to tune everyone out.

"She's precious." Vivienne sat down on the decorative chair smiling at the sleeping infant. "Welcome to the world little Victoria…" she cooed

Tiana blinked "Who is Victoria?" she was confused

Vivienne frowned looking up at Tiana "Isn't that her name?"

She shook her head "No...it's Jamesetta."

"Oh I'm so sorry, that's what mother told everyone…"

Tiana narrowed her eyes at the gaudy woman "Why would you do that?"

"It is what my son wanted." she simply stated "He told me this immediately after he knew she was born."

"Her name is what I named her, period." she was angry "Forget everyone else!"

Marguerite reached into her purse, unfolding an envelope "Her birth certificate says otherwise." she smirked

Tiana was about to explode "What birth certificate?" she walked over to her "I didn't sign one!"

"Jean-Vincent signed for you." she said placing it back into her purse "Shame that my son has to do everything around here."

"I am her mother!" Tiana yelled "Vincent, you, not even God has a say in who names my daughter! He hasn't even seen her, let alone claims her and now he calls himself a father because he named her? "

"Get over it." grunted Violet

"You get the hell out!"

"Tee, please don't them get you angry." said Eugenia

"We only did it because you refused to name her in time!"

"What are you talking about you old ass sack of flour, I was unconscious for three days!"

"Alot can happen in three days." continued Marguerite "And now according to the state of Louisiana...her name is Victoria Antoinette Richelieu." she sneered holding up the paper

"You bitch!" Tiana snatching the paper, raising her hand slapping the woman. But Eugenia stopped her before she could do further damage. "Her name is Jamesetta!"

"I know you didn't just hit me with your filthy black hands!" she was disgusted "What kind of name is that anyway?"

Eugenia left to put the sleeping infant in her nursery.

"It's going to be changed!" Tiana yelled from across the room

"Try it." interjected Violet "My brother is the most powerful attorney in the state. No one's gonna do anything you say."

"You're not fit to raise my granddaughter! I'll have her snatched away from you so fast you'll never know what hit you!"

"Over my dead body wench!" Tiana cursed

"No one will ever know! She could pass for white any day of the week and she would never know that her mother was a poor soiled nigger!"

"Mother!" Vivienne shouted "That is enough! You have gone too far!"

"I've should've expected this from someone like you anyway." Tiana snapped "You are a terrible mother...you don't deserve to be one!"

"Just like you don't deserve my son you dirty whore!" she began "All of you are the same! Opening your dark legs to Jean-Vincent and trapping him with that half breed bastard...you just wanted him for his money!"

"I never wanted his children or his money!" Tiana spat "Just like you never wanted Vivienne!" she said before realizing it was too late.

Everyone was silent.

"What did you say?" Marguerite stammered

Tiana really didn't want to do this to Vivienne, but she had to say it "You heard me! You treat your own daughter like trash and you practically disown her! What is it Marguerite? Are you scared that she will forget you and leave you all alone one day?"

Marguerite's mouth was wide open "Well I never.."

"You have no pictures of her let alone respect her?" Tiana knew she was winning "I've spoken with Julia Richelieu herself in France and even she doesn't know who she is! What are you hiding Marguerite?"

The old woman fell silent as a tear fell from her eye. Which didn't tug at Tiana's heartstrings at all. Vivienne didn't know what to say.

"How dare you accuse my mother in such a despicable manner." said Violet

"The whore doesn't know what she's talking about." Marguerite began "I don't see what my son sees in you. You probably used that crazy voodoo magic on him...I've heard of what you Haitian girls do to get what you want from our men."

"You know exactly what I'm talking about." Tiana boasted

"Tiana...what are you talking about?" asked Vivienne

"Ask her why there are no photographs of you at all?" she said "She treats you lesser than Violet and doesn't even acknowledge your son?"

Vivienne knew Tiana was right, but she still didn't want to disrespect her mother with wild accusations. "I've done a few things that she didn't approve of…" she glanced over at the middle aged woman "She doesn't mean it."

"What kind of mother is that?" Tiana tried to get her to understand "She doesn't love you! I wouldn't be surprised if she wasn't your real mama!"

Vivienne turned "Tiana!"

Marguerite refused to look her way. "I'm not your mother."

Everyone was shocked, not knowing what to say. Tiana covered her mouth with her hands, she didn't expect that.

"I'm not understanding." Vivienne asked with a blank expression "I.."

"It was the darkest time in my life…" Marguerite began

Nice, France 1906

"Où est papa?" asked a four year old Vincent tugging at his mother's dress hem.

"Your father should be here at any moment." the woman replied as she finished packing the last of their belongings for America. She was rushing around the chateau attempting to make sure everything was in order.

"Come here neveu.." chided Julia grabbing his hand "I need you to be a good garçon for your Tante Julia in the new world alright? I'm going to miss you so much!"

The little boy nodded his head.

"Do you need me to watch the baby?" Julia asked Marguerite

"He should be here by now." she thought aloud as she bundled Violet up in blankets. "I've got her."

Just then, a man walked through the front door with extra luggage before walking back out and in again with a child.

"Jean-Victor we've all been waiting…" she said as she saw a young girl walk in. She eyed the brown haired child who was dressed richly in a pretty coat and dress, holding a teddy bear.

"Who is this?"

He held her hand, taking a deep breath "Marguerite, this is my daughter. Vivienne Amelia...she's coming with us to America."

Marguerite was stunned as she felt her heart drop "I don't understand…"

"It's not for you to understand right now." he said as he motioned for the child to walk towards his wife "We have a boat to catch." as he headed back out the door

Marguerite just stood there with the little girl, shocked as to what to say.

"It wasn't until we moved here that I realized what happened." she continued "For years it was so difficult for us to conceive a child...my husband was frustrated by this so he simply went out and had one with another woman."

Vivienne was silent.

"He never explained anything about your background to me." Marguerite held back her tears "He didn't care about me or what our marriage stood for…"

Tiana just stood there, she couldn't believe that Marguerite would be so open about something like this.

"I never once spoke about it to your father. I've held it in all this time, he went to his grave with that tarnished on his soul...and for me to continue living with that pain! A living and breathing reminder of my husband's infidelity! An illegitimate child!"

Vivienne didn't say anything as she ran out of the living room it was all too much for her. Tiana instantly followed her.

Violet looked as if she had just seen a ghost the way she was soaking everything in. Everyone was in a state of shock as everything they have known their entire lives changed in a quick moment..