Chapter Six

February 21st, 2002

With a lot of work and many Sleepless Nights, my album is finally finished. I decided to name it Dangerous Woman making it the title song. I'm glad it all came together the way it did.

I was totally on board to put the album on the backburner, but he insisted on finishing it after his mothers funeral. He's currently making plans for his upcoming album while I retire to my room for the night. I feel bad because he is drowning his pain with music when he needs to be talking about it. I can't think about this anymore or I'll go crazy. Time for sleep.

Just as I'm drifting off my phone starts playing Heal the World.

Picking it up I answer. " Hey, Daddy. "

Hey princess how's the album coming?

" It's great. We actually have just finished. " I say getting comfortable.

Really? So he doesn't need you physically there anymore?

What is he going on about? His voice is giddy and I can hear how excited he is. " I guess not... What's going on? "

You should come home.

I sigh. " I can't do that dad. Prince is really going through it over his mom. I need to be here with him. "

Well, I just figured you might want to come meet your new baby brother.

Pulling my phone away from my ear I look at it like it just told a bad joke. " Excuse me? " I asked putting it back to my ear.

He's ten minutes old. Oh, Bibi he looks just like you did when you were a baby.

My head is officially spinning. " Dad? Let me call you back. " I say hanging up.

Getting out of bed I take my PJs off and put some comfy clothes on. I go into my closet and start packing. Once I get all of the things I absolutely need I go back down to find Prince. He is not going to like this I can already tell.

Getting to the studio I knock lightly before entering. " Hey, I don't mean to disturb you guys I just need a word with you. " I say to Prince.

He senses that it's important so he comes with me willingly. " I'll be right back Larry. " He says before leading me into the office. " What's going on mama? "

" I have to go home. " I say.

He looks confused. " Right now? "

" Yeah, I'm sorry. I wouldn't leave you like this but my dad done went and lost his mind. " I tell him.

Rolling his eyes he leans against the wall. " What did he do this time? "

He'd never admit it, but he wants me to stay.

" He done went and had a baby without telling no one! " I say as the situation finally sits in.

Prince's eyes almost pop out of his head. " Sounds like Camille. "

I glare at him. " You're going through some things so I'll let that slide. " I say through gritted teeth. " I need to go be with him and my little brother... And also throw him a beat down. "

He trys and fails to look unbothered. " Do you want to ride to the airport? "

" Yes, please. " I say walking up to him. " I'm sorry P. You know I'd never leave you in such a bad way if it wasn't important. "

He just nods " I'll have Rome get your bags. "

The whole plane ride home, including the car ride to Neverland, train ride, cart ride, and the walk into the house, I rehearsed the harsh words I'm going to say to my dad. I met Frank outside of the nursery that was both Prince Michael's and Paris' when they were babies.

" Is he in there? " I ask.

Frank nods. " Give the man a break Bianca. He's unbelievably happy right now. "

I want to roll my eyes but don't. I just walk in the nursery without another word. Just as I'm about to start yelling my dad comes into view carrying a small bundle in his arms. Right at that moment, my whole being is torn. Half of me wants to go as planned and read him the riot act. The other half is like " Oh my God it's a baby! " That half won.

A tear rolls down my cheek. My dad comes and puts the bundle in my arms. God, he is so tiny. His caramel skin is so soft just like his Raven hair. He is perfect.

" I named him Prince Michael II, but we've been calling him Blanket because that's what he does. He blankets everyone in love. " He says with a proud smile.

I glare up at him after taking my eyes away from the little perfect baby in my arms. " You are in so much trouble. " I promise.

He slowly backs away with his hands up and a grin on his face. " I'm sorry Bibi, but I needed to protect his mother. She is just a surrogate and her identity can't reach the media. She doesn't even know that I'm the donor. "

I tune him out and sit in the rocking chair that I rocked both Prince and Paris and when they were babies. I start humming " Smile " to him and he registers my Voice by squirming around and making cute baby sounds.

Just then the kids, who I'm guessing just finished their lessons for the day, come running into the room.

" Sissy! " They both say coming straight to me.

I smile at them. " Hey, I missed you two. Did you guys like Daddy's surprise? " I say gesturing towards Blanket.

" Yes sissy he's so cute! " Paris says taking his little hand in her own.

His fingers wrap around hers and my heart melts. I feel all of the anger that has been festering since late last night melt away. Surrendering I decide to just enjoy this time with my growing family. Dad sits next to me on the couch somehow sensing that I'm not mad anymore. I rest my head on his shoulder and bask in the fuzzy feelings.

I get a surprise call from my adopted uncle Fin. My mom's father took him in when he was just a little boy and he's been a part of the family ever since. I wish I could see him more. See Fin is a cop. Actually an undercover Detective.

" Man your dad is a trip! I know you went off on his ass. " He says laughing about Blanket's unexpected arrival.

" I wanted to but when I saw Blanket I couldn't get over the cuteness. " I say in mock anger.

He laughs at me. " Well I'm glad he's doing better and your family is growing. "

Fin is so good to my dad for a cop I swear. When my dad was accused of that sick shit in ninety-three, Fin got a lot of flack for supporting him. He just knows that my dad isn't capable of hurting a child. People on the force don't really take into account that he knows the man. As I always say, you can't tell me who my dad is, I know who he is better than anyone.

" Yeah except he wants some reporter to come into our home. " I say still stewing.

" Well, he is grown so I can't say anything about that. " He says unbiased.

I sigh. " Enough about what's going on with me. What's going on with you? How's Lisa and Kwame? "

Lisa and Kwame are his wife and son. He is so damn adorable and I love him to pieces. It makes me sad that I don't get to see him often. I just hate New York with a passion. It's a beautiful place, but I never get to enjoy it because of the media.

" They're good. I just got home from a big job so it's been nice to spend some time with my boy. "

" You're taking care of yourself, right? I worry about you out there. "

" I'm fine don't worry. "

He tells me that every time we speak. " I promise I'm not going to cry this time. I'm just going to say be careful and I'll talk to you later. "

" Okay. " He laughs. " I love you. "

I smile. " I love you more. "

I insisted on my dad telling the two nannies he hired that they wouldn't be starting for at least a month. I don't know why he didn't do this in the first place. I chased off all of them when Prince and Paris were born. It's weird but I feel no one but family should be around the newborn children.

I don't want any important bonding to happen with anyone other than me, my siblings, or my dad. Too many celebrity children feel more attached to their nannies because they are raised by them since birth.

Coming from someone that didn't have a nanny I just feel that it's unnecessary. When my dad had to work I was with my granny. Of course, she's in no shape to take care of grandbabies when she has so many great grandbabies. Sometimes I think she's Superwoman.

After putting Blanket down for a nap I go down to the studio to talk to my dad. He's in his studio tweaking something or other. Anything to keep his hands busy. I swear this man is a closet smoker behind my back.

" Well as mad as I was I've cooled down just enough to have a level-headed conversation with you. " I say taking a seat next to him at the soundboard.

" So I'm not in trouble anymore? " He jokes.

I roll my eyes. " You should have at least told me. It wasn't fair that I found out after he was born. Don't you think I would have liked to be a part of it? I mean I'm his older sister after all. "

" I'm sorry I had to sign a contract just like his mother did. I couldn't say anything before he was born. " He explains.

I guess I can understand that I still don't like it. " Well, you sure picked the wrong time for this. Prince just lost his mom and I up and leave for who knows how long. "

" I'm sorry Bibi I know you want to be there for him. " He says softly.

I nod. " He acted like it didn't bother him that I was leaving, but I know it does. "

" I'm sure he understands deep down. " He assures me.

" Yeah. He knows how I am about my siblings. Especially when they're babies. Wouldn't want him to have a horrible nanny or anything... "

He laughs that goofy laugh I love so much. " When Prince was born you fired so many nannies they spread the word and no one showed up for interviews anymore. Now, whenever a Jackson is born they know that they have to go through Bibi Jackson. The fear is real. "

I smirk. " Damn right! I'm very protective of my babies. "

He grabs my hand and squeezes. " I'm glad you're here. "

" I love you. " I tell him tearing up.

He smiles. " I love you more. "

" Can we interrupt? "

Both mine and his heads shoot towards the door. There stands Honey and Slash with huge grins on their faces.

" Ahh! " I say flying out of my seat so I can hug them both. " I missed you guys. "

Dad pulled me back so he could get in where he fits in real quick.

" So where's the new edition? We brought gifts. " Slash says holding up bags.

That's sweet. " He's napping right now but he'll be up soon for a feeding. "

" I can't wait! " Honey says excitedly. " Tell me all about him. Does he have hair? " Honey asked.

Dad nods. " Thick shiny black hair. "

" I bet he's so adorable. " She gushes.

I shake my head at her. " Come on let's go have a snack or something while we wait for Blanket to wake up. "