Ani sat in the maternity waiting room with her mother, father, and brothers. Sydney's parents were stuck in LA and couldn't get a flight until the morning. Syd wasn't due for another couple of weeks and they were planning on coming out in a few days anyway to be there with her.

"What's taking so long?" Lucky asked for what seemed like the millionth time.

Collin rolled his eyes. "It can take anywhere from 2 to 24 hours to have a baby," he said. Ani's eyes widened a bit and Eric didn't miss the gesture as her hand unconsciously went to her stomach.

Just as he was about to ask her what was going on, an exhausted looking Sky came out holding a small bundle in his arms, a huge smile on his face.

Everyone was on their feet as Sky held out the child. "I'd like you all to meet Amelia Animaria Meyers," he said beaming.

Taylor took the baby into her arms and looked at clear blue eyes staring at her. "Sky she's beautiful," she replied as Eric stood behind her. Sky walked over to Ani and she put her arm around him.

"You guys really decided to name her for me?" she asked softly.

Sky nodded. "For Syd's grandmother and you," he said. "Syd's passed out after all that."

Ani smiled. "I'll bet she is," she said wistfully. As she watched her family interact with Sky's daughter, she silently prayed that they would be happy with the fact that she too was pregnant.

"Do you want to hold her?" Sky asked Ani as Eric handed his daughter back. Ani nodded and took her niece in her arms. As she looked at her, Taylor and Eric couldn't help but notice the change in her demeanor. The definitely knew something was going on with her and they were going to get to the bottom of it.

The baby started fidgeting and Sky took her back. Ani watched as he descended down the hall and then turned to her family. Collin and Lucas had already headed down to the doctor's lounge so Collin could get his jacket and keys, leaving Ani and her parents.

Ani saw the look on their faces. "Are you guys ok?" she asked.

Taylor took her hands and they sat down. "I think the question is, are you ok?" she said gently. Ani sighed. It was only a matter of time before it came out.

"Um… I guess I'm ok," she replied weakly.

"Animaria," Eric said warningly. "What is it?"

Ani sighed. "I'm pregnant," she whispered so softly that they barely heard it.

There was silence for a few moments before Ani saw the tears shining in her mother's eyes. Taylor had heard all of Ani's concerns for getting pregnant and she was overjoyed with this startling revelation.

"Well?" Ani questioned, waiting for the response.

Eric surprised her by being the first to grab her in his arms. Ani instantly burst into tears, not really sure as to where the emotion was coming from.

Taylor was there a moment later and Eric backed off.

For a moment he was ready to cry himself. Sure Sky and Sydney having a child was amazing, but the fact that his little girl was finally going to become a mother got him all choked up. Then the thought of Jack popped into his mind and he went back into his Silver Guardians façade.

"And Jack just left you?" he said angrily. Ani shook her head.

"No… I found out after he left." Taylor gave her a shocked look.

"Well how pregnant are you exactly?" she asked.

"Almost four months," Ani replied.

"And you haven't told him?" Taylor scolded.

"I don't want him to just come back here because I finally got pregnant mum! I want him to come back here because he loves me and wants to be my husband again."

"Animaria Jean," Eric said as he shook his head a bit. Ani put her head in her hands and groaned.

"Look, I have a feeling about this ok," she said defending herself. "If Jack loves me he'll come back sooner than later."

"Let's just hope it's sooner," Taylor said as she grabbed her daughter in a sideways hug.

"Who else have you told?" Eric asked.

"Just Sky, but I think I'm going to have to start telling people… my clothes are starting to get tight." Taylor hugged her gently before Ani stood.

"I'm going to see Syd… can we talk more about this later?" Taylor nodded her head as Eric was about to say something, but she kept her husband in check.

As Ani disappeared, Taylor crossed her arms as Eric pulled out his PDA. "What are you doing?" Taylor questioned.

"I need to find Jack… Ani doesn't realize it now, but Jack will be pissed if he finds out she's been hiding this for four months."

Taylor placed her hand on his arm. "Eric, she made her decision. It's not up to you to help."

"But she's my daughter!"

"She's mine too! She's old enough now to make her own choices, and in her scientific thinking brain she thinks this will all work out… we have to trust her."

Eric knew that Taylor was right, but he still didn't agree with his daughter's choice. He pulled her into his arms and kissed her forehead.

"I just know what was going through my mind when you were pregnant. I would hate for Jack to miss out on everything," he said softly. "And if he doesn't come to his senses and come back before she's due, I want her home with us, not at the Academy by herself."

Taylor nodded and kissed him. "I agree with that." They kissed again and Taylor patted his shoulders. "Alright grandpa, let's go see our little Mia."

Eric playfully smacked her bottom and they walked down the hall…