A/N: Welcome back guys! I have been feeling motivated and have written several more chapters for this story and I'm super excited for where this is going! Also, huge, huge shout out to Crystal Persian. You are amazing and I would not have been able to get this far without your amazing ideas. So, thank you so much! I have been getting some comments about Johnny's dads reaction to now being a grandfather. So, in this chapter, Belle and Thomas (Johnny's dad for those of you how don't remember) will be getting to know one another and we will see some softer sides to him and how he acts towards Belle. Enjoy!

"What is it that you wanted to tell me Johnny?" Thomas Williams said over the phone with a hint of worry in his voice. "Is everything ok?"

"Oh yes, everything is fine. Perfect actually. There's something that I need to tell you though."

"Am I going to like it?"

"Oh yes. Very much. Um, well Ash and I had been discussing this for a while now and we came to the conclusion that because it's probably never going to happen naturally, we discussed the idea of adopting a child."

"Oh I see, and have you?"

"Yes, we did. Her name is Belle and she is an 8-year-old snow leopard."

"You're kidding me!" Johnny couldn't help but laugh at the pure childlike excitement in his dads voice. "You mean I'm a granddad now?"

"Yes, dad you are."

There was a loud whoop on the other side of the phone line and Johnny and Ash, who was listening in, laughed.

"I'm going to come home right now! I have to meet her!"

"Wait dad! Finish your vacation first. You deserve it. She'll still be here when you get home ok?"

"Ok, ok. Just tell her I say hi and that I can't wait to meet her."

"Will do dad."

"Alright. I'll see you in three days ok?"

"Ok dad see you."

"Bye Will." Ash said.

"Bye to you both."

"Love you dad."

"You as well."

The phone call ended and Johnny and Ash shared a smile.

"You can relax now my dear." Ash said placing a hand on Johnny's shoulder.

"Yeah that went better than I expected."

"Mom, Dad!" Came a small voice from upstairs.

They both smiled. "I will never grow tired of hearing her call me that." Ash said and got up from the couch.

Johnny and Ash went upstairs and into Belle's new room that she had been working tirelessly to finish decorating which was a big task for a small 8-year-old. But, she was determined to do it and when they walked in they were immediately impressed.

"Wow. Belle this looks great!" Johnny said. "You did this all on your own?"

"Well, I had some help."

"But other than painting the room, she did everything else."

"That's great Belle! It looks amazing."

Belle beamed with pride. "Thanks."

"Oh! Also, your granddad said to say hello and that he can't wait to meet you." Johnny said.

"When can I meet him?" Belle said with an excited voice.

"He's coming home from vacation in three days an we'll probably pick him up from the airport so most likely then."

"Yay! Can he see my room?"

"Of course. I'm sure he would love to."

"Oh good. Can I make a sign for him?"

"I think that's a great idea." Ash said. "We can all decorate it together."

"Sounds good to me." Johnny replied.

"Cool! I'll get the paper and crayons." Belle said running out of the room.

Johnny and Ash smiled at each other and Ash wrapped her arms around Johnny. "Best decision ever." She said her voice slightly muffled by Johnny's shirt.

"Really?"

Ash slapped his back still hugging him. "Besides everything with you dummy."

He laughed. "I know, I'm just joking."

"You better be."

They separated just as Belle came running back in and immediately spread out on the floor with her paper and crayons and began to make a sign. Ash got down on the floor with her and Johnny soon joined them and for the next 3 hours they worked on the poster until Belle let out a face splitting yawn.

"I think it's time for your bedtime." Ash said getting up from the floor.

Belle nodded and curled up on the floor.

"Come one Belle. Let's go."

Ash picked her up and carried her to the bathroom to get ready while Johnny put the art supplies away. Soon the small girl was tucked in bed and fast asleep giving Johnny and Ash some time to themselves. They headed downstairs to watch a movie but both fell asleep before the movie ended.

About three days later Johnny sat somewhat anxiously on the couch waiting for the knock that would signal the arrival of his dad. That knock finally came and Ash sent him a reassuring look before calling Belle downstairs. But before she could say anything Belle came racing down in a blur of grey, white, and black and ran to the door and opened it and launched herself into Thomas's arms.

"Grandpa!"

Johnny's eyes widened and he held his breath as he waited for his dad's response. Ash came up next to him and took his hand giving it a comforting squeeze. Thomas looked shocked for a second but he soon hugged her back and his tear-filled eyes met Johnny's and they both gave each other a big smile. Belle pulled away from the embrace with her eyes shining with excitement and happiness.

"Grandpa! I made you a sign! Do you want to see?"

"I would love too."

"Why don't you go get it for him Belle." Ash said.

Thomas set Belle on the ground and she raced up the stairs. Thomas then turned his attention to Johnny and Ash.

"Thank you." He said with a few tears streaming down his face. He came over to Johnny and grasped him by the shoulders.

"Johnny. Promise me something." Johnny nodded. "Please raise her right. Don't make the same mistakes that I did."

"But you didn't." Johnny protested.

"But it did. I tried to force you to do something that you didn't want to and then I refused to listen when you said that you were doing something else. I never supported your dreams and what you wanted to do."

"But you fixed it and now you do support me and that is all that I could want. So, thank you. And yes, I promise."

"We both do." Ash said.

"Thank you. Now when do I get to meet this theatre group I've heard so much about?"

"They're actually coming over today for dinner." Johnny said. "They should be here any minute."

As if on cue the doorbell rang and Ash went to open it to see the group standing there.

"Hey guys! Come on in!"

"Thank you Ash. Hey Johnny. How's it going?" Buster said giving Ash a hug and shaking Johnny's hand.

"It's going great so far." Johnny said.

"Where's the little one?"

"Upstairs doing who knows what in her room."

Belle! Come downstairs honey!" Ash called up the stairs. "Everyone's here."

She came running down but tripped on the last step and fell on to the ground but she popped back up and came running over.

"Are you ok?" Meena asked bending down to Belle's eye level.

"Yep. I'm good." Belle replied cheerfully. "I'm Belle. Nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you too Belle, I'm Meena." She said holding out her hand and Belle shook it.

Buster came forward and held out his hand, "I'm Buster. Nice to finally meet you."

"You too Mr. Moon."

One by one the rest of the group came forward and met Belle but when Mike came forward Belle frowned and told him in a very grown up voice to be nice which sent everyone into fits of laughter and Mike blushed while replying with a 'sure thing kid.'

Soon they were all sitting down to dinner with lots of pleasant conversation and laughter. Ash looked around at the table and smiled. In just a couple of years her life went from being controlled by a possessive boyfriend to have the husband of her dreams, a beautiful daughter, and an amazing theatre family. She sighed happily as she leaned back in her chair. Nothing could bring her down for her happiness, right? What could go wrong?

A/N: Hahaha! Some what of a cliffhanger. Sorry about that but I have plans! The next few chapters are going to take a bit of a twist but I can assure that nothing super bad is going to happen and you will also get to hear Belle's backstory as well. So, I hope you enjoyed this chapter and thank you so much for all your support.