Chapter 13 Baby names and strangers
Author's note- sorry for being such a slacker, I've been busy but only 8 more days of school so then I can write more.
Disclaimer- I don't own Crossing Jordan but it's on my Christmas list. I do own Rory and a few other characters.
IMPOTANT TID BIT- when I said Rory's full name in an earlier chapter I messed up, I said it was just Rory but actually when I wrote this her full name was Aurora Emerson, Rory is her nickname so if you notice it as you read just know that. But I guess if the writers of CJ can give Jordan 2 birthdays I guess my news isn't that big. LOL
Woody sat at his desk half concentrating on the paperwork he was finishing. The last few weeks were filled with house hunting, weeding planning and Jordan's cravings. Due to Jordan's desire to fit into a dress and Lily's eagerness to help plan they were getting married in four weeks. This was all very overwhelming and exusting to him. He was looking forward to not being on call, plus no house showings tonight. If he were lucky he'd only have to go out for food once and could get some needed rest. As he packed up his things to go home his eyes drifted to one of the pictures on his desk. It was a photo of Jordan, Rory, and himself. It was taken a few weeks ago when lily had a dinner party at her house. The three were sitting on a couch, smiling. Woody was sitting in the middle and had his arms draped over their shoulders. He smiled looking at now. Despite how tired he was, looking at that picture reminded him it was worth it to have them in his life.
"Honey, I'm home." He said mockingly as he walked into the apartment. He walked into the kitchen to see Jordan at the stove.
" Call Ripley's Jordan Cavanaugh is cooking." He said faking surprise.
" Oh stop I cook…I cooked once. …and I burnt it." The last part she said in a whisper as she greeted her fiancé with a kiss. The two broke apart and only seconds later Woody felt small arms rap around hid neck as he pulled her into a hug.
" Hi, Honey."
" Hi, Daddy." She said
After dinner Jordan did the dishes and Woody helped Rory with homework. Jordan looked over at the table to see Woody nodding off to sleep still holding a pencil in his hand as Rory concentrated on her work.
" Ok bed time." Jordan declared as she dried a dish.
" What, mom it's only six."
" Not for you Hon, your daddy." With that Woody's head bobbed up and his eyes quickly opened.
" I was just resting my eyes." He said trying to sound convincing as a yawn took over.
" Bed time mister." Jordan said mockingly.
" Ok I'm going." Sounding like a little boy, he walked past Jordan and she whispered in his ear.
" You get ready for bed and I'll come tuck you in." giving a mischievous grin. Woody went to bed without anymore protest. Jordan finished the dishes and tucked Rory into bed before heading to her bedroom. Woody as sound asleep when she entered the room. She got undressed ad changed into one of Woody's old Wisconsin badgers t- shirt and crawled into bed.
" Hey" Woody said in a tired voice
" Sorry if I woke you."
" It's ok. Actually I got you something."
" Really is it food?"
"No, just hold on a minute." Woody got up out of bed and went to a bag that was sitting by the closet. He then settled himself back into the bed sitting up and handed it to Jordan. Jordan took the item from the bag to reveal a baby names book.
" Wow, thanks I've been trying to think of good names, it's going to be harder coming up with two. It took me forever to come up with Rory's."
" Yeah but Aurora Emerson is a very pretty name. We'll come up with something.
" Woody, does that whole presidents thing go for girls too."
" Kind of I have a cousin named Martha Washington Hoyt.
" You're kidding me right, we have to name them after the first ladies?
" We don't have to do it if you don't want to."
" No, it's a tradition that I didn't do with Rory, we can find something nice.
" Well since we decided for the sexes to be surprises we have to plan for all scenarios, two girls, two boys, or a boy and a girl.
" Ok so what presidents have the least " get your ass kicked on the play ground" names. Not Millard, George, Grover, or Woodrow.
" Hey, What's wrong with Woody jr." Jordan gave a simply eye roll
"Ok, I see your point. Williams not bad is it or even better Ben. Benjamin Harrison Hoyt"
" I like that and William Clinton Hoyt"
" So those are good choices what about girls."
" I don't want to name my daughter Hillary Clinton Hoyt."
" Ok, what about using president's last names, like Madison, Kennedy, and Reagan."
" That's a good idea, I like Kennedy, plus it's Irish." Jordan said as she handed the book to Woody
" What if we named one Jordana, after her beautiful mother."
That's nice but I don't want to do that, I'm not the best role model to name our child after."
" Jordan you're a wonderful mother and you'll get even better with these two." He said putting a hand on her stomach.
" Woody I left my daughter, I not going to be nominated for mother of the year anytime soon."
" But I know you'll never do that again. You'll be the best mother I know it." He said cupping her face in his hands and giving her a kiss.
"If you say so." She said with a chuckle. "I like Madison" Woody nodded and continued to flip through the book.
" So one name could be Madison Reagan Hoyt, I like how that sounds together. And I like Kennedy for a middle name, so all we need is a first name." Woody was still engulfed in the book. " Are you listening Woody?" Jordan asked
" I've got it"
" Got what, Woody"
" Jacey, Jacey Kennedy Hoyt. Jacey means from the initials J.C, Jordan Cavanaugh, JC. So she can have a part of her mother.
" I love it, thank you Woody." She planted a kiss on his lips then grabbed a sheet of paper from the nightstand and wrote down the names they had come up with.
Benjamin Harrison Jacey Kennedy
William Clinton Madison Reagan
The couple then went to bed. Content that at least one thing was planned for their children.
It was 2am when Woody rolled over and looked at the digital clock on the nightstand. He wasn't sure why he had woken up, until he heard a noise coming from the kitchen. He lifted his head from his pillow to listen, trying to reason that it must be Rory but when he heard the sound again he was sure it couldn't be a sound a 10-year-old girl could make. Woody got up quickly but quietly, grabbing his gun from the nightstand drawer.
"Woody did you hear that?" Jordan asked, concern lacing her voice.
" Yeah I'm going to go check it out you stay here.
" No, I'm coming with you, I have to make sure Rory is ok."
" Jordan I'm not going to argue with you stay here, you're pregnant. If it's a crazed mad man I don't want you getting hurt, I'll cheek on Rory." Woody said in a whisper before exiting the bedroom. He walked past Rory's room; her door was still closed so there was a good chance she was still asleep. He walked the rest of the way down the hall and peeped around the corner to the kitchen. He saw a large figure standing in the kitchen.
" Hands up or I'll shoot. Cops house bad place to rob man."
" But…"
" Hands up" the man put his hands up and woody flicked on he light switch
" Turn around real slow like.' Woody ordered. The man turned around and Woody's mouth nearly dropped to the floor.
" Cal?"
Moe to come I promise please tell me what you think. R&R Tell what you think about the baby names and if you have any ideas I like to know them.