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"Thank you for making dinner for us." Ajay smiled brightly.
"What better way to congratulate you on being pregnant again?" Aiden teased taking everyone's dirty plates.
"Let me do that. Go sit down." Alex said gathering up the last of the plates.
Ajay shot Chris a look so that he would get up to help.
"Joey, are you excited for another brother or sister?" Aiden asked wiping Lexie's fingers off.
He nodded enthusiastically, "I want lots more! I'm a good big brother"
"Yes you are. Kenzie and the new baby are lucky to have you." Aiden complimented.
"Is Lou going to be a big sister too?" he asked curiously putting his hands on her stomach.
"She is, but she's going to need your help too." Ajay answered for Aiden.
"Cause she's still a baby too." he finished.
"Tell me about it. What was A-Ten thinking?" Aiden asked shaking her head.
He patted her hand, "You're a good mommy, don't worry."
She leaned down to hug him, "Thank you Joey."
The doorbell rang making him scramble to the front door.
"Joey don't open the door." Ajay called a moment too late.
"Uncle Stinky!" he shouted.
Aiden went pale.
Ajay shot out of her seat "Stay here."
Adam was standing in the living room with Joey in his arms and a look of determination on his face.
"Joey, go upstairs and get ready for bed. Read Lexie a story okay sweetheart." Ajay instructed.
He took Lexie's hand and helped her upstairs.
"What the hell are you doing here?" Chris asked loudly.
"I want to see Aiden." he stated.
Alex sauntered in, "Well that's not going to happen. You've hurt her enough."
"I'm not asking. I know she's here." Adam said keeping his cool.
"She doesn't want to see you, and neither does Ajay so you need to just leave." Alex grated out.
"I know she didn't have the abortion and I want to see her and my kids." he said.
"How did you find out about that?" Ajay asked, completely shocked.
"Jay slipped up and told me when he was telling me that you were pregnant too." he explained.
"Look Adam, she's been doing really well. There's no need to mess it up." Chris said.
"I know that. I'm not here to start any shit. I just want to be included. Those are my kids and I've missed five months already. I thought she had gotten rid of them." he said staying very calm.
Aiden came into the living room. He was in awe of her being pregnant. He saw her as this dainty, fragile woman, but here she was carrying not one, but two of his children.
He swallowed his emotions, "Were you going to tell me about them? I've been mourning them Aiden."
"I was going to tell you Adam. I had several things to take care of before I included you." she said.
"I want to be here for you, you knew that." he frowned, "I've already missed five months."
"I had to get past what you had done. I was so mad at you." she lowered her eyes.
"Can we talk please and work through this so I can be a part of their lives?" he asked softly.
She looked over at Alex who was standing tensely nearby.
"Do whatever you need to." he said regretting the words as soon as they left his mouth.
She looked back at Adam, "Can you give us a few minutes?"
"Sure." he nodded, leaving the room.
"What are you thinking Aiden? This is the same guy that got you into this mess!" Ajay fumed, "He doesn't deserve the time of day much less to be involved in the babies' lives!"
"He's a loser, a liar, and a selfish asshole. You don't need him; you've been doing great without him." Chris agreed.
She had tears in her eyes, "I know what he did was wrong and it hurt me a lot to know that he was capable of something like that, but at the same time I can't exclude him. I just can't do it. He genuinely wants to be a part of their lives and I can't tell him no."
Alex went to her and lifted her chin up, "I'm with you in whatever you decide to do as long as it's not going to hurt you. I'm with you…not him."
She nodded and kissed him before going to find Adam.
"Alex, are you insane? You're going to let her go to him?" Ajay whispered furiously.
"What choice do I have?" he shouted abruptly lowering his voice; "If I fight her she'll be upset. If I try to keep her from him or him from her it could hurt her too. I have to do this to keep her safe. You think I enjoy sending her in there to him?"
Ajay rolled her eyes, hating the fact that she was going to have to deal with Adam again.
He stood quickly when Aiden came into the guest room. His heart was pounding hoping he said all the right words to convince her to allow him back into her life.
"I couldn't picture you with a belly in my head. It looks really heavy on you." he began.
She smiled down at her stomach, "They're much heavier than Lexie that's for sure."
She could see the nervous indecision on his face. She took several steps to him and put his hands on her womb.
He held his breath as he looked down at her, the moment hitting home with him, "I could have lost everything. You…them."
"I need you to understand a few things before this is a done deal." she said stepping back from him.
"Okay." he said eagerly.
"I'm with Alex, he's my husband and I will defer to him on everything. I want him to be comfortable during this no matter what. I would do the same if the roles were reversed." she said, "I need him through this."
He nodded understanding, "Because of last time right?"
She tilted her head with tears in her eyes.
He cradled her face and kissed her forehead, "I want what's best for you. I always have."
She pushed away from him again, "I'm still very hurt and disappointed with what you did. There could have been very serious consequences."
His face grew dark with his inner anguish, his hands drifting back down to her stomach, "There still could be."
"The bottom line is that I want to be a part of this. You're their father and I need you too."
Alex knocked on the door and poked his head in, "Are you okay honey?"
"I think so." she smiled, looking back at Adam, "I think we have an understanding."
"Good. Can you come and talk to Ajay? She's about to blow." he asked.
She looked up at Adam with trepidation,.
"We won't kill each other, I promise." he grinned.
She kissed Alex's cheek as she left the room.
"You really shouldn't make promises you can't keep." Alex stated lowly.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Adam asked narrowing his eyes.
"Remember the little part where you forced all of this on my wife in an attempt to get her to leave me for you? I could put my fist through your face every time I look at you." he reminded.
Adam inhaled and exhaled slowly.
"You step one toe out of line and I'll kill you. If one more tear falls down her face because of you, I'll kill you. No more of your bullshit, understand?" he growled.
Adam nodded tightly, caught off guard by his animosity. Alex turned on his heel and went back to the living room. Adam following closely behind him.
Ajay rolled her eyes when she saw her brother, "Aiden, I'm not going to argue with you anymore. He's not worth you getting upset over, but this is just not smart on your part."
Aiden frowned, "Please don't be upset and don't let this ruin your trip to Gran's tomorrow. Just think how excited she's going to be when you tell her."
Ajay smiled at that, Gran was going to be ecstatic; she couldn't wait to see her face.
"You're going to Gran's tomorrow?" Adam spoke up.
Ajay ignored him, "She's going to be so happy. I can't wait to see her face. She hasn't seen Joey and Kenzie in awhile either."
"Aiden, we should go and tell Gran about the twins too. That way we can get all of the baby news out at once." Adam said thinking out loud.
Ajay was on her feet in an instant, "You are not going up there with us! This is my moment and you're not going to ruin it."
"I just want to tell her about the twins Ajay." he said matter of factly.
"And then what? She didn't even know the two of you were dating much less expecting children." she hissed.
"I guess I'll have to explain everything to her then. She's not going to be proud but I'd rather her hear it from me."
"Adam…that's really going to overshadow Ajay's announcement. Maybe we can go another time." Aiden frowned.
"Why make an extra trip when we can go up there tomorrow? You'll have chaperones so Alex won't have to worry about you and we can go ahead and let Gran know about the babies." he argued.
"This is bullshit!" Ajay stomped off.
"Who said I wasn't going in the first place?" Alex interjected.
Adam sighed, "I didn't mean it like that. I just assumed that Aiden and I could handle this on our own…you know together. I just thought that you would stay here with Lexie."
"Don't assume things about me and my daughter. I've warned you." Alex remarked pointedly.
"Stay, go, it doesn't matter to me." Adam rolled his eyes, "But we're going tomorrow to tell Gran about the twins."
Chris threw his hands up with a huff and went to find Ajay.
"This is such a bad idea." Aiden groaned.
"I'll see you in the morning. Don't worry about it okay." Adam gave a lopsided grin.
He gave her a quick hug and left.
"Guess I should go pack." she muttered.
The next morning was noticeably tense as Chris and Alex were loading the car up with luggage. Aiden was holding her daughter in her arms trying to stay out of everyone's way. When Adam pulled up things got noticeably worse. He put his bag in the car as Chris was buckling Joey and Kenzie in. Aiden and Ajay came over to get in.
"You're up front with me." Chris growled at Adam.
"Why? I'll sit back here with Aiden." he argued.
"No. Up front. Now." he repeated.
"It's not that big of a deal." Adam scoffed.
"You're not going to be back there with my kids and my girls. You can either sit up front or stay here." he stated harshly.
The tension could be heard in his voice then. He put on his glasses and acquiesced when he saw Joey's wide eyes.
"Do you have enough room Ajay?" he asked after sliding into the front seat.
She refused to answer and turned in her seat to check Joey and Kenzie's belts.
This was going to be a long ass trip, he could see that already.
They stopped for gas and lunch a short while later. He let the others go in first so he could finally talk to Aiden, since he hadn't been allowed to in the car.
"You look like you're not feeling very well." he commented softly.
"I thought that I could handle going up here with you, but the closer we get the sicker I feel. I don't want to upset Gran. I don't want her to hate me Adam." she frowned.
His face turned angry, "What are you talking about? Gran could never hate you!"
"I cheated on my husband with you. She's not going to congratulate me for doing that." she exasperated.
"She loves you Aiden; you're a part of our family even more officially now. She knows about your complications too and wouldn't do anything to jeopardize her great grandchildren. Its going to be fine, I promise." he assured.
Despite his best effort, she was still very unsure about the whole thing.
After everyone ate and Aiden pushed her food around her plate they got back on the road. They arrived at Gran's house to see her just stepping out onto the porch to take a bag of trash to the bin. Ajay turned in her seat to unbuckle the kids who were squirming excitedly. Joey and Kenzie bounded out of the door and were running to their Gran. She bent to hug and kiss them both.
"This is such a wonderful surprise." she smiled up at Ajay, "I'm so glad you made the trip up here."
"We had to come and tell you that we're having another baby in person." Ajay squealed.
Gran put her hand over her mouth, "Another baby? Oh sweetheart, I'm so happy for you, congratulations."
Ajay laughed with tears in her eyes as she hugged her.
"Get yourself over here Chris!" Gran called.
Adam and Aiden watched the happy scene from the car. He slid into the backseat with her and took her hand.
"They're all so happy and we're going to ruin it." she whispered.
He stayed silent as he chewed on his lip. He had thought this was going to be a good idea, but when he was faced with actually going through it, it lost some of its sparkle. Memories of getting an infamous Gran talking to flooded his head. She could yell at him for hours sometimes about the dumb shit he had done. He couldn't fathom how much trouble he was going to be in over what he had done to Aiden.
He turned to her, his brow furrowed in concern, "I love you okay, and we're going to make it through this."
She kept staring out the window, "I hope so."
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