February 13th, 2005

Alex had spent a lot of time with Kim the past couple of weeks. She didn't want her to be alone after her miscarriage. Kim was taking it a lot harder than Alex had expected.

"Come on, Baby." Alex took Aidan's hand as they slowly walked out of Kim's kitchen. Aidan was proud of himself for walking now.

"I can't believe he's going to be a year old next month." Kim said.

"Me either. It's going so fast. I really can't believe it. When you told me it would go fast, you weren't kidding." Alex said as she sat down on the couch. "Do you need anything?" Kim shook her head.

"Just you and Aidan here is enough." She smiled weakly.

"Are you sure?" Alex asked, "I feel like I should be doing something." Kim shook her head.

"No." She closed her eyes and relaxed, "I told William about the baby."

"What did he say?" Alex asked her, glancing at Aidan.

"He was devastated," Kim said almost in a whisper. She sighed, "He wants to give the baby a memorial." Alex nodded.

"That's understandable. I would want to as well." Alex said.

"We named the baby Jessica Anne." Kim said softly, "It helps giving it a name. I used to think it was ridiculous naming a baby you never met, but…There's a weight lifted off of my shoulder."

"Jessica is a beautiful name." Alex said taking Kim's hand and squeezing it. She never wanted to know about the pain Kim was feeling.

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Alex kicked open the front door as she balanced the sleeping Aidan on her chest. She grunted walking into the house.

"Jimmy, can you help me here?" She called out. Jimmy walked out with a slight laugh.

"I take it you guys had fun?" He asked his fiancée.

"He tore up Kim's apartment. It's a mess." Alex said handing the child over to his father. "He crashed on the way back here."

"I'll lay him down for you." Jimmy climbed the stairs and Alex followed him, "How was Kimmy doing?" Alex sighed.

"She's hanging in there. She said she'll back to work sometime this week." Alex said following Jimmy into the nursery.

"Good. Does she need anything? I can get her anything." Jimmy said. Alex shook her head.

"You can't give her what she really wants." Alex said and then smiled, "Well, I won't allow you to give her what she wants."

"I understand that." Jimmy chuckled laying his son down in the crib. He watched Aidan's chest rise up and down. Alex smiled at him.

"We're so blessed, Jimmy." Alex said softly. Jimmy nodded.

"Yes we are." He said, "I thank god every day for what he has given me and for what you have given me, Alex." She smiled.

"Really?" She asked.

"Yes." Jimmy said, "My life had changed for the better." Alex nodded in agreement.

"I know what you mean. I never thought I could ever become a mother or someone's wife." Alex said, "It's so wild to think of myself as settled down." Jimmy chuckled softly as he led her out of Aidan's room.

"You're not settled down. I don't think either of us will ever be that completely." He said. Alex smiled softly. "You're a wild mama."

Alex nodded as she sat down on her bed. She still couldn't help but to thinking about Kim and Aidan. She hoped things would return to normal soon.

February 27th, 2005

They had a night alone. It was such a rare thing, but such a great thing. Adam was baby sitting Aidan, Alex was actually wearing a clingy dress, and Jimmy had a paycheck in his pocket.

Any night alone was priceless. Jimmy took Alex's hand as she stepped out of the car. They were going to eat at one of Jimmy's favourite Italian restaurants. Alex had no objection.

"God, you're looking so hot, Alex." Jimmy said with a groan, as he looked her over. Alex blushed as she tried to fix the red dress.

"Shut up, Doherty." She mumbled, tossing her hair off of her shoulder. Jimmy laughed. "Now you're laughing are me."

"Just come on." He said leading her to the restaurant.

"I think I can eat a horse." She said walking inside.

"Welcome to DeBella's. Party of two?" The hostess smiled.

"Yes. Party of two for non-smoking please." Jimmy said.

"Certainly." The hostess led them into the back. "Here you go."

"Thank you." Jimmy pulled out a chair for his fiancée. She giggled and sat down.

"Time alone. This is so great." She said picking up the menu.

"Yeah it is." Jimmy said just staring at her, "I can't wait to marry you." Alex's face softened as she looked at him.

"You have two years." She told him. Jimmy nodded.

"Yeah I know. I just can't wait to see you in that white dress walking down the aisle towards me." He said. Alex chuckled.

"You think I should still wear white?" She winked.

"Yes I do, Stupid." Jimmy looked at the menu with a soft chuckle, "Nice prices." Alex chuckled softly, "Oh wait. I forgot to give you your present." Alex looked up from her menu with a smile.

"You got me a present?" She asked. Jimmy nodded.

"Yes I did." Jimmy reached into his pocket and pulled out a blue velvet long box. "I got you a present because I don't tell you enough each day how much I love and appreciate you."

"Oh Jimmy." Alex held the box in her hand and opened it up. Her heart jumped into her throat. There sat an antique locket that looked familiar.

"Your mother wanted me to give it to you when the time was right." Jimmy said. Alex gasped slightly as she removed it.

"It's my grandmother's locket." She said. Jimmy nodded.

"I know." He got up and walked behind his fiancée, "Let me put it on you." She smiled softly.

"This sure is the best night ever." Alex said. Little did she know, her life would get hectic but wonderful in the weeks to come? She would look back at this night with fond memories.

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