A/N: Happy Valentine's Day, my fellow Mixaholics! Thanks for continuing to read, review and follow! I appreciate it. We're skipping ahead a few weeks in this chapter. Hope you enjoy this update!

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Reluctantly, Bianca got ready to head off to the Miranda Center. After having been away from the office for three weeks, it was her first day back there. Granted, she had actually started back to work the previous week, but that had been from home with Danny either just down the hall in the family room or upstairs in his bedroom. Today would be different with the distance now being measured in miles instead of feet. From past experience, Bianca knew it would be hard to be away from him for hours, but she was needed back at the Center and knew that no matter how difficult it would be that she would somehow get through it.

The last three weeks had been amazing. Danny was changing every day and was now recognizing their voices, particularly those of both of his mothers. He was also recognizing their faces and starting to smile. He really was a happy baby. Danny was able to lift his head and turn it some when he was on his tummy. They had started to ease him into 'tummy time'. He wasn't a fan of it at first but was getting better dealing with it, especially when he was able to start lifting his head some and see what was going on around him. One of the things Danny did like right away though was going for walks. Spring finally came, and the weather was perfect for spending some time outside. It was almost as if a switch had been flipped with the weather going from winter to spring in the blink of an eye. The couple would take their youngest son out for a walk around their property, particularly down by their pond, and they could see him trying to take things in. Those outings were perfect, and when the weekend rolled around, AJ, Miranda and Gabby would join them. As for Max, the family dog added Danny to his nightly sleeping rotation, spending time equally amongst the four children.

When Danny would wake up in the middle of the night, Marissa would sing to him to soothe him. Danny's favorite song was no surprise to anyone in the family, 'Forevermore'. It really was a magical song and calmed him almost instantly. Bianca smiled at the memory she had captured a few days ago involving the song. The couple was in bed when they heard Danny crying over the baby monitor. Marissa hurried to his room to see what was wrong. A few minutes later, the redhead could be heard talking to Danny, making note that he needed his diaper changed. Once she had done that, she settled into the rocking chair and began to sing softly to the newborn. It was then that Bianca was struck with the inspiration to capture the moment. She quickly located their video camera which had been getting quite the workout lately filming Danny with his mothers, siblings, other family members and friends as well as by himself, and quietly made her way to their son's room. Bianca turned the camera on and captured Marissa singing to Danny. Seeing the matching looks of complete love on the faces of mother and son took the brunette's breath away, and Bianca thanked whatever force that had inspired her to record it. Looking back on it, Bianca was sure it was probably her mother-in-law behind it somehow.

Now with Bianca going back into the office that day, Marissa would start using the breast pump so Bianca would be able to help with Danny's feedings during the night. This would allow the brunette to have some bonding time with her youngest son since she would be gone during the day as well as allow Marissa to have the chance for a little more sleep.

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"So, what are your plans for today?" Bianca asked as she rocked Danny as the family sat around the kitchen table to have breakfast.

"I was thinking of stopping by the office. Some of them haven't seen Danny yet. So, that definitely needs to change."

Bianca chuckled. "Definitely."

"I'm not sure after that, but I don't see us being out too long. Later though, we'll swing by school to pick up these three minions." Marissa smiled in the direction of AJ, Miranda and Gabby who grinned in reply.

"Hey, Ma, do you maybe think Amber could see him when you pick us up?" Miranda bit her lip as she asked.

"If she's around, I don't see why not."

Miranda sighed in relief. "Thanks! AJ and I have been telling her all about him, and she's really wanted to see him."

"You're welcome. Do you know how things are going for her at home?"

AJ shook his head. "She doesn't like to talk about it too much because it makes her sad. I think she's glad that her mom's home, but then she's a little sad because of everything her mom says."

The couple glanced at each other. They knew it was a double edged sword for the girl and felt bad for her. Amber really was a sweet girl.

Marissa checked the time. "It's time for you guys to go learn something."

The kids laughed at their Ma's catch phrase as they gathered their backpacks and lunches and kissed their redheaded mother and baby brother goodbye before heading to the car.

"I am going to miss you so much today. Don't grow too much while I'm gone." Bianca kissed Danny several times before she reluctantly handed Danny to Marissa. "I'm going to miss you too."

"Me too. Try and have a good day, okay?"

"I won't guarantee that I will, but I will try."

Marissa leaned in for a tender kiss. "I love you."

"I love you too."

/

After Marissa had finished cleaning up the kitchen from breakfast, she brought Danny, who was settled in his carrier, into the family room. Besides stopping by her office, she also planned to stop by the Center and surprise her wife. Marissa knew how hard it was for Bianca to leave them today and how much she was dreading when she would be going through this same thing in just over a month. The redhead thought a visit to her wife's office would be the perfect pick me up for her, and she couldn't wait to see the look on Bianca's face when she saw them.

Marissa heard a knock on the door and set the carrier down before seeing who was there.

"Nolan. Hi, it's good to see you." Marissa greeted the delivery boy from the couple's favorite florist.

"Hi, Marissa. It's good to see you too. I have a delivery for you." He handed over a box that she was very familiar with.

"Thanks. Hold on one sec." Marissa went to her purse for some money and returned with a tip for him.

"Thanks, Marissa, but the tip's been taken care of already."

"I know Bianca has taken care of it, but I want to. Have a good day."

"You too!"

Marissa went over to the sofa and looked down at her son who was sitting in the carrier staring up at her. "Danny, your Mommy is the sweetest and most loving person there is, and we are so very lucky to have her. Do you know what she did?" Marissa asked as she opened the box and pulled out a single red rose. "She got this for me. Oh, I love her so much." The redhead pulled out the card that came with the flower and read it.

M,
'G' stands for the incredible gift you've given me in Danny. He is as beautiful as his Mama. Not only have you given me another son, but you've made sure that I am legally recognized as his Mom. You never cease to amaze me. I love you with everything that I am and with everything that I have. I am truly am the luckiest woman on the face of the earth and bless the day you came into my life.
Love always,
B

Marissa wiped away the happy tears caused by her wife's loving note and smiled brightly at her son. "And your Mommy says she doesn't have a way with words. Ha! Your Mommy's being silly when she says that."

Danny flailed his arms as if agreeing with his redheaded mother.

"See, you know I'm right. Okay, I'm going to put this rose in some water, and then we will get changed and ready to hit the town!"

/

With diaper bag in tow, Marissa pulled Danny's carrier out of his car seat's base and headed inside the firm's offices. The redhead had barely cracked the main door open when the receptionist left her desk to help her out.

"Ms. Tasker, it's so good to see you! How are you?"

"Hi, Claire. I thought we talked about this."

"You're right. Sorry. It's good to see you, Marissa."

"Better. It's good to see you too, and to answer your question, I'm doing pretty good."

"I'm glad to hear that." She peeked at infant in the carrier. "Oh my, he is so cute!"

"Thanks! Bianca and I think so too, but we know we're completely biased."

"It's not biased if you're right. Do you need any help?"

"Thanks but no. I've gotten the hang of carrying all of this. I'll see you on the way out."

/

Marissa had somehow made it down the hallway without being stopped by anyone and ducked into the conference where her team would be meeting with a couple of minutes to spare. She placed Danny's carrier on the table and set down the diaper bag. Marissa then unbuckled him and lifted her son out. Danny smiled and started to pull on his mother's shirt, having just begun to figure out the idea of grasping things.

"Morning, Boss. Could I get … Wait! Marissa?" Lisa stopped in her tracks and did a double take.

Marissa laughed. "Hi, Lisa."

"Oh my gosh! I didn't know the two of you were coming in today. It's good to see you. Hi, Danny! Could I?"

"Of course you can." Marissa handed over her son.

This wasn't the first time she had held him. Lisa had held him before at the redhead's birthday party. She had been one of those invited to the small celebration, and like others, the young lawyer fell victim to Danny's charms.

"Look at you holding your head up! You're getting so big."

Ellie was next to enter, and her eyes grew wide seeing her boss and the newborn. "Marissa! It's so good to see you! And oh, Danny!"

"It's good to see you too, Ellie." Marissa nodded to Lisa who grinned.

"Would you like to hold him?"

Ellie's gaze whipped to Marissa seeking permission.

"It's fine."

The secretary held the newborn and beamed. "Oh, he's so cute."

Soon, they were joined by the rest of the team. All of who were happy to see Marissa and fawned over Danny.

"I remember when Andi was this little. It seems like so long ago." Claudia sighed wistfully.

Marissa and Danny stayed a little while as the members of her team caught the redhead up on several work related items as well as some minor office gossip. She really did miss all of them and the work, no matter how much she loved being home with Danny. After checking the time, Marissa decided it was time to leave and let the others get back to work. She also wanted to get over to the Miranda Center to surprise Bianca. The redhead packed everything up and secured Danny in his carrier. Brian volunteered to help her back to her car.

As they walked down the hallway, the duo was stopped several times by others wanting to say 'hi' to Marissa and also to see the baby. It's a known fact that nothing stops work faster than the presence of a baby. At the receptionist desk, Marissa saw two of the firm's partners, Bryce Stevens and Geoff Thompson. The two older men greeted her warmly and smiled at Danny. It had been a long time since their own children were that age, although Bryce did have a granddaughter that was just three years older than Danny. With another round of goodbyes said, Marissa headed out for her next stop.

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"Hi, Bruce."

The burly security guard smiled widely seeing the familiar redhead. "Hi, Marissa." He bent down peered through the open car window. "Wow, the pictures Bianca showed me earlier don't really do him justice. He's a handsome little dude."

Marissa chuckled. She wasn't surprised the least bit that Bianca was showing off pictures of their son to everyone. "Thank you. How did Bianca seem when she got here?"

"She seemed okay, but just okay. Seeing the two of you will definitely put that smile back on her face."

"That's what I wanted to hear. See you later, Bruce."

"See ya." Bruce pressed a button to raise the gate and watched as the SUV passed through.

/

Jan heard several voices and glanced up in the direction of the Center's front doors. It was then she saw a small crowd starting to gather, and in the middle of it, she caught a glimpse of red hair. The assistant left her desk and headed over to greet the special visitors.

"Marissa, how are you?"

"I'm good, Jan, and you?"

"I can't complain. I take it she doesn't know about this visit."

"Nope. Danny thought it would be nice to surprise his Mommy."

"Well, that was very sweet of him, and I'm not surprised by that given who his Moms are."

"Oh man, is Bianca ever going to be happy seeing the two of you! Hey, Marissa! Hey, Danny!"

"Hi, Aya. Is it that bad?" Marissa glanced to where her wife's office was and saw the blind pulled down and closed.

"Unfortunately, yes. She's reviewing the budget. Hence, the blinds."

Marissa made a face. "Seriously? That's the one part of her job that she absolutely hates."

"I know. There was a bit of a disagreement over something, and Bianca's really the only one who seems to be able to broker peace among the parties."

"So not only is it her first day back, but she's stuck with the budget." Marissa looked down at the carrier holding her son. "It's a good thing we're here, Danny."

The baby smiled in response to hearing his redheaded mother's voice.

"I was just going to go grab her some lunch. Could I get you something?"

"Oh, I don't want to …"

Aya shook her head. "Stop right there. It's no problem, and I don't mind at all. I wouldn't have offered if I did."

"Thank you. I'm good with whatever you're getting Bianca."

"You got it. I'll be back soon."

"Do you need some help to Bianca's office?" Jan asked.

"Nah, I'm good. I think someone needs a change and some lunch himself."

"Alright. I'll make sure the three of you aren't disturbed."

"Thanks, I appreciate it."

/

"Come in." Bianca didn't bother to look up figuring it was either Jan or Aya. She was not expecting to hear the voice that she did.

"Hey. Are you up for some company or are you enjoying reviewing that budget too much?"

A blinding smile spread across Bianca's face when she saw her wife and son. "Rissa! What are you doing here?"

Marissa walked over to the small table in the office and set the carrier down. "Well, Danny and I were talking and thought it would be fun to stop by and see you. We both missed you."

"You have no idea how much I missed the two of you!" Bianca took the diaper bag and then greeted her wife properly, capturing her lips in a loving kiss. "Much better."

"No argument here." Marissa winced, her breasts starting to hurt. "Are you okay to change him? I really need to pump."

"Of course I am. Don't you want to feed him first before you pump though?"

Marissa grinned. "I pumped some earlier. So, you can give him a bottle if you want."

Bianca smiled even brighter than before. "Of course I want to. Danny, Mommy gets a chance to feed you now."

Danny waved his arms in reply with a big smile seeing his other mother.

Seeing the smile on her wife's and son's faces, Marissa knew this surprise was absolutely the right thing to do. While Bianca lifted her son from the carrier, the redhead laid down the changing pad for her before retrieving the breast pump. Marissa settled down in a chair and began to pump as Bianca tended to their son.

"How did it go at your office?"

"It went pretty well. They were surprised to see us, and Danny was a big hit. Bryce and Geoff liked him."

"They saw him, huh?"

"Yep, almost everyone in fact. Jack and Caleb weren't there, but they've already seen him quite a few times."

"They have, and our son has them wrapped around his little finger. Where were they?"

"Jack was in court, and Caleb in New York for a conference. I have a feeling he'll be seeing Jessica while he's there."

"I think you may be right. Those two are really cute together."

"They really are. It's good to see them both happy, especially Jessica. It's been so long for her, and she deserves this. Caleb does too."

"Yeah, he's been through a lot too."

"How's our boy doing with the bottle?"

Bianca smiled. "He's doing okay, getting a little sleepy though. I think visiting with his public has worn him out."

"Well, it's hard work being that cute and having all those people falling at your feet. I'm thinking we might just have to ask your Mom how she handles it and get some tips from her." Marissa chuckled.

"I know my Mom. She'll be all over that and more than happy to help." After Danny was burped, he snuggled into Bianca's chest before falling asleep. "Thank you for this, for stopping by. I really needed this."

By this time, Marissa had finished pumping and was putting everything away. "I thought you might. I'm not sure how I'm going to do when I have to go back to work."

"I'll be honest with you. It's going to be tough, but Danny will just be down in the firm's daycare center. That should help you a little."

"Yeah, I guess you're right."

"How's it going over there?"

"Pretty well. It's getting great reviews from the staff. Brian says that Jamie loves it there, and it's worked out well for him and Stef. I was thinking we could stop by and check it out again next week."

Marissa was very involved in the planning of the daycare center and the hiring of its staff. She had hired someone who was an expert in the field to consult with on the center. The redhead wanted the best and not just for her son but for the other children that would be there as well, and early reports indicated she had accomplished just that. Bianca had been there next to her wife at the grand opening a month earlier and was most definitely impressed but not surprised. She had every faith in Marissa and knew her wife was more than up for the challenge, and Bianca had been proven correct.

"I'd like that. I'm curious to see it after a month."

A soft knock on the office door drew the couple's attention, and Marissa went to see who it was.

"I've got your lunch."

"Come on in, Aya."

The office manager glanced over at her boss and saw her smiling. Bianca was perfectly content holding her son. It was a vast improvement over her earlier melancholy.

"Poor little guy. He's all tuckered out, huh?"

"We've been out all day, and now, he's had his diaper changed, has a full belly and has his Mommy."

"Ah, the perfect mix for a nap. Hmmm, I think he's on to something. Do you think we could have naptime, Bianca?"

The brunette chuckled softly. "I'll have my office manager look into it."

Aya gave the couple a thumbs up before leaving alone to have their lunch.

/

The next evening, the Tasker-Montgomery family was finishing up dinner when Bianca's cellphone rang. Glancing at the caller id, Bianca saw it was her brother-in-law calling and answered.

"Hey, Zach. Is everything okay?"

"I'm not sure. It's Kendall. We're on our way to the hospital."

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A/N: My evil side says Happy Valentine's Day too. I don't think she means it in the nice way that I do though because I could swear I heard her cackling when she said it. She's been away for a couple of chapters and finally managed to get loose just in time for that last line. I'll see what I can do about her. See you soon!