Ch. 13 Family Ties (Finale)
Nathan walked around camp. It had been three months since Daley and Taylor had found out they were pregnant. Their stomachs had started growing, their smiles glued to their faces. Eric was nervous, but Nathan was used to it. Lexie was at his heels, picking up small objects and setting them back down.
"Daddy?" she asked after a little bit.
"Yes?" he spun around and smiled at her.
"Can I gow pway wit Tony?" she asked, smiling her toothy smile.
"Why, of course you can! Here, just remember that he's a lot younger than you. Be careful around him, okay?" Nathan smiled.
"K Daddy!" she smiled and ran over to Melissa and Jackson's hut. Nathan smiled to himself before walking over to the fire pit, where Taylor and Daley were talking.
"Hey Nathan," Daley turned to him, "wouldn't it be funny if our babies were born on the same day?" she laughed.
"Yeah, and quite entertaining," Nathan rolled his eyes, "anyway, can I talk to Daley alone, Taylor?"
"Sure, fine, whatever," Taylor got up and rolled her eyes, then walked over to the ocean. Nathan turned to Daley.
"Have you thought about baby names yet?" he asked pleasantly.
"Elizabeth Taylor if it's a girl, William Eric if it's a boy," Daley smiled, "what about you?"
"I thought of Elizabeth Taylor too," Nathan laughed, "but for a boy Jackson Robert," Nathan shrugged.
"Well at least we know what to name it if it's a girl," Daley rolled her eyes, "how about, to compromise, William Jackson?"
"Yeah, that's even better," Nathan smiled and took her hands in his own, smiling tenderly at her.
"I love you, Daley," he smiled.
"I love you too, Nathan," Daley snuggled up into his arms.
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Melissa was cradling Tony, Lexie recently just left. Jackson was working on finding a space of floor that they could put a mat for Tony to play on.
"Do you think it could go here… or here… or maybe over here," he said, pacing the one room hut. Melissa laughed.
"Anywhere that isn't in the way. A corner, perhaps?" Melissa giggled.
"Right!" Jackson laughed and cleared a generous amount of corner space.
"Good boy, have a banana," Melissa rolled her eyes and laughed.
"Thanks," Jackson laughed, "now to build the wall so that he doesn't go crawling outside the pen."
"Good idea," Melissa smiled, "now I think it's time for his morning feeding."
"Okay, have fun," Jackson laughed and went outside to find some wood. Melissa smiled down at Tony.
"You're Daddy is silly at times," she murmured, rocking him, "But we love him anyway, right?" Melissa smiled. Tony yawned and lifted his arms above his head.
"But he's also strong. And silent. And he would never hurt either of us," Melissa smiled, "he can't. He can't bring himself to. And he's the best leader this group could ever have. He is a great leader. Maybe you'll be like him," Melissa sighed happily.
"He helps me stay strong, because I miss home. I don't think I would be able to handle not being home for six, almost seven, years if he wasn't by my side."
Tony began to fall asleep against Melissa.
"But he'll be a great Daddy. He already is, and you're only three months old. So don't go yelling at him full of teenage angst when you're a teen. He doesn't deserve that," Melissa smiled, "but we don't have to worry about that for a long while," and Tony had fallen asleep. Melissa walked around to the crib and laid him down in it, as Jackson came running in.
"Hey Melissa," he grinned, "I'll be right back, Lex has a splinter," Jackson rolled his eyes, "so the playpen is going to have to wait. Sorry," Jackson looked truly sorry.
"It's fine," Melissa smiled, "Tony's asleep, so I can come," she walked outside and left the door open so they could hear if he woke up.
"Cool," Jackson smiled and held her hand as they walked outside.
"I love you Jackson," Melissa murmured in his ear as they walked.
"I love you, Melissa," he smirked at her but smiled.
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Taylor was sitting with Eric, her four month pregnant stomach bulging out a bit, her blonde hair draped over Eric's shoulder. Eric was wearing his hat, and closing his eyes. Taylor began to speak.
"Eric?" she asked softly.
"Yeah?" he turned to face her, smiling.
"You still think it's a girl?" Taylor smirked.
"Of course I do! Hello Emma," he spoke softly to the bulge, "Hello Emma Claire."
"I'm still certain it's a boy," Taylor rolled her eyes, "So call him Justin Robert, please."
"No," Eric smirked, "it's a girl."
"Boy."
"Girl."
"Boy."
"Girl."
"Boy."
"Girl."
"Oh give it a rest!" Taylor said finally, "It's a girl!"
"BOY!" Eric contradicted with a laugh.
"You do not have the last word on this. I'm the pregnant one and I can kick you to the tent," Taylor laughed.
"Fine. For now," Eric smirked. Taylor just shook her head sadly and kissed him gently on the cheek.
"Oh, you don't go being all gushy when we've just had a fight!" Eric smirked, "however, I think I'll let it pass," and he kissed her back, but on the mouth.
"Fine," she moaned into his mouth. They continued kissing until Taylor smirked and got up.
"I'll see you in a bit. I have to go now," Taylor laughed, "I love you."
"Love you too," Eric smiled as she left.
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Lex was walking with Abby, their hands entwined, both blushing.
"Thanks for helping me with that splinter…" Lex murmured, embarrassed.
"No problem," Abby smiled at him as they continued walking along the beach.
Lex stared out at the ocean. A whale broke the surface. Its blow reached up so high Lex was almost certain it was a blue whale.
We've been here for six years. We didn't want to be here, but it's been an amazing six years anyway. Six amazing years.
(994 Words) Yeah, I know. Short ending. Sequel to this? Lots of arguing going on. Sickness at the end. Takes place twelve years after the crash. Sequel to We're Back? Starts out violent, then depressing, then heartwarming. New story coming soon, called the Extra One? Well, let's just stay it's based on a dream I had where I crashed with the Flight 29 Down gang… I find it amusing. It's basically what would happen if I had crashed with them after just moving to LA a month ago. (AKA I would be VERY moody. I love where I live!) So rate the order in which you would like to see them. Label 1, 2, 3. The one with the most 1s goes first, 2s goes second, and 3s goes third. Gracias!
