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Breaking News: Bartholomew Bass, arrested at 10 AM today. Bass Industries took a vote earlier in the week to unseat the CEO, sliding the position to Chuck Bass, the only heir to Bass Industries. In a statement at the press conference, Chuck spoke out against his father, citing negligence with company money. Chuck Bass is the country's youngest CEO. When asked about his intentions going forward with Bass Industries, he claimed to be open to board ideals. He wants to make Bass Industries a company worth talking about. As of right now Bass Industries' net worth is 126.8 billion dollars. The investigation, which is still ongoing, is being tried by Caius Voltaire, a very successful prosecutor, who has dealt with embezzlement and fraud charges. The transfer of power at Bass Industries happened prior to the senior Bass's arrest. Other charges being filed, are embezzlement, fraud, extortion, sexual misconduct, and sexual assault in the second degree. Isabella Bass, formerly Isabella Dwyer-Swan, spoke out against Bartholomew Bass, and released recorded sessions of the senior's Bass extortion. Included on the arrest, is Renee Dwyer, who offered her daughter as a bargaining piece to gain favor with the elder Bass. At this time, Phillip Dwyer had no prior knowledge to his wife's affairs, and has not been arrested at this time.
Hey Upper East Siders, where there's a scandal, there's a SCANDAL. The Bass elite are facing some trying times ahead. Who knew old man Bass had it in him? What sort of extortion was this Bella B? Will we ever find out? In recent events, Jasper Hale has been spotted with Bella B, coming out of the Bistro on main. What does this mean, they seem to be extra cozy as well. Is the Bass marriage a sham? Drop me the deets. Xoxo- Gossip Girl
[March 14th: 2 months after Bart's arrest]
Bella was 12 weeks pregnant with twins for sure. The newest ultrasound showed them clearer, and she was starting to show, which she was happy for, because she was starting to worry something was wrong.
Jasper was laying on the bed, propped up with his hand and elbow, while he drew circles over Bella's belly lightly. Chuck was at another conference with the board, as they sorted some of the details of the aftermath of Bart Bass.
"Graduation is in 2 more months." Jasper said out loud.
"Mmm. Yes, and I'm hoping I can keep the pregnancy under wraps until after graduation. Doesn't help that Gossip Girl seems to be spying on everything. The pictures of us leaving lunch were innocent enough, but why does she have to start throwing rumors out?" Bella said with a sigh.
Jasper leaned over, kissing her belly, and then shifted up to look down at her. "Baby…there's no reason to stress. It's just Gossip Girl. All she writes is gossip. You can't let her get to you." He leaned down and kissed her.
Bella kissed him back. "Hmm. Still. It's just troublesome."
Jasper's phone rang, and he rolled over, putting his hand in his jean pocket and slid his phone out. "Hey dad." He paused. "Hmm. Yeah. I'm at the Palace." He paused again. "I am." He said with a nod. "She is." He said and looked at Bella. "She's fine. No need to apologize. Bart-"He cut off. "Of course. I will." He nodded. "Alright. Love you too dad." He said and hung up.
"What did your dad want?" Bella asked.
"He was checking on you. He apologized for not calling sooner to tell you how sorry he is that you had to endure Bart Bass. Told me to tell you, that he would like to have dinner with you and Chuck." Jasper said and kissed her.
"So, they took the whole situation well?" Bella asked. Jasper told his parents about her and Chuck, and how they were in a relationship with each other, and were keeping it quiet because they didn't want to bring any unnecessary attention to anything. They knew she was pregnant, and that Jasper could be a father, they just weren't going to do any tests because the name on the birth certificate was going to be Chuck's, but Jasper would be involved.
Jasper nodded. "Actually yes. My parents are not traditional like most families. They're actually really happy that I've found someone I love. They don't understand completely, but they really want to be there for you and the twins, and for Chuck, especially now."
Bella smiled. "That's good. If only I had parents that cared."
"Phil cares about you. He's filing for divorce from your mom. And he's offered to continue being there for you."
"Not the same. I don't really know him that well. Phil is nice, but he's going to be busy with this season, and I just…I moved all my stuff out already. I'm cutting ties with that part of my life." Bella said and her phone rang, and she answered. "Hello."
"Hey, are we still doing dress shopping for the wedding ceremony?" Serena's voice filled Bella's ear.
"Oh yes. I promised a small ceremony for friends and family."
"I can't believe you both eloped without telling me!" Serena said. "But I'm happy for you two. How's Chuck doing with the whole Bart thing?"
"About as well as he can. A lot of stuff going on at the office." Bella relayed.
Jasper smiled, and then sat up, and then took Bella's feet in his lap and started rubbing her feet while she was on the phone with Serena. No one else knew about the relationship, and they were keeping it that way, for as long as they could. The only one's privy to the pregnancy was them, and then Jasper's parents. Even Rosalie didn't know.
"Well, everything will be alright." Serena reassured. "Meet tomorrow at noon?"
"Sounds great." Bella said, and then hung up. "That feels amazing." She said, smiling over at Jasper.
"Mmm, want me to make you feel really amazing?" Jasper said, lifting her foot, and kissing along her ankle.
Bella smiled. "Oh?"
His hands traveled up her leg, brushing the inside of her thigh and he smiled. "I love you." He murmured.
"I love you too." She said, and then Jasper moved, leaning her back into the mattress, his mouth covering hers, their tongues sliding together. His hands pulled her shorts down, her panties, and then he was playing with her clit. She moaned against his mouth, and then his mouth traveled down, his tongue replacing his fingers. She moaned again, as he drove his tongue against her clit, faster and faster, until she was spilling out.
Jasper leaned up, pulling his shirt off, and his pants, moving over her, careful of his weight, and slid into her, her moans sounding in his ear. He kissed her again, thrusting into her in even strides until they were both tumbling over in pleasure together.
They lay together, Bella's head on Jasper's chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heart, until she fell asleep.
After a while, Jasper got up, pulling on his jeans, and hearing a knock on the door. He walked through the room, and looked out the peephole at Nate. He sighed, and then went and grabbed a shirt and pulled it on before answering the door on the third knock.
"Hey- Oh, where's Chuck?" Nate asked.
"Meeting at the office." Jasper said and let Nate in.
"Oh right. I forgot." Nate said and then sat down on the couch. "Where's Bella?"
"She is sleeping. Not feeling good. Figured I'd stay and make sure she's okay while he's at his meeting." Jasper said and then sat down too, pulling his phone out of his jean pocket, when his phone rang. "Hey."
"I'm on my way back. Do you guys want room service at the hotel, or do you want me to pick up something at the bistro?" Chuck asked.
"Hmm. Doesn't matter to me. Bella is sleeping right now." Jasper said.
"Room service it is then, because I don't want to get the wrong thing…again."
Jasper chuckled. "Well…you know, she is particular about food."
Chuck laughed. "Especially now. How is she feeling today?"
"Hmm. Okay for the most part. Ah, dad said dinner sometime, this week." Jasper said.
"Is that Chuck?" Nate asked.
"Is Nate there?"
"Uh yeah." Jasper said.
"Well, there went my idea for the night." Chuck said with a sigh.
Jasper smirked. "Oh really?"
"Yeah, oh well. I'll see you guys in a bit." Chuck said and hung up.
Jasper nodded. "He's on his way."
"Awesome. So, I had the weirdest shit happen to me." Nate said.
Jasper shook his head. "You didn't fuck Jen again, did you?"
"No. No. That's not happening again. No, your sister dude."
Jasper had picked up a bourbon glass and poured bourbon in and started to take a drink, and then choked. "You fucked my sister?"
"What? No! Dude, she asked me to come with her to that Spring formal thing. Isn't she dating Ed's brother?"
Jasper cleared his throat a little. "Oh, fuck if I know. I don't talk to my sister man. I haven't even seen my sister hardly."
"But if I…uh. Did fuck your sister, would that be…a no go? I need to clarify because the whole Jen thing and Dan is still pissed at me." Nate said.
Jasper waved a hand. "I don't fucking care. Fuck her, don't fuck her. It's Rose, so tread carefully. I do know she's likely doing it to antagonize Blair. So, she's probably using you."
Nate leaned back. "Well, that's okay. She's hot, so."
"Dude, come on. She's, my sister." Jasper said, grinning and shaking his head.
A little while later Chuck was there. He looked somewhat stressed.
"Yo, what's wrong man?" Jasper asked.
"Dad's out on bail." Chuck muttered.
"What? Why?" Jasper asked, frowning.
"Because he's got good lawyers. Who he's paying for it, I don't know? He threatened me today. I didn't want to say anything over the phone because I was actually driving for a change." Chuck said. "Too much to relay. But Bella still has the restraining order against him."
Nate frowned. "Dude, that's fucked up. How can they let him out after everything?"
"I don't know." Chuck sighed, and ran his hands over his face. "Good news though, the assets that Bass Industries does own, has been cleared. They've found where the money is offshore, and they have a strong case against him. Bad news is the stocks are down, but that's to be expected after a scandal like this. I got harassed outside the office today, reporters." Chuck said, pouring himself a drink.
Jasper shook his head. "What for?"
"A little bit of everything. How do I feel about my dad getting arrested? How I felt about my wife slinking around with another man. You know typical stuff." Chuck said.
Nate frowned. "Slinking around?"
"Ah, paparazzi, and Gossip Girl caught Jasper and Bella coming out of the Bistro together from lunch." Chuck said.
Jasper ran a hand over his face. "I honestly don't even recall being followed that day. I notice cameras pretty quick."
Chuck nodded. "Well, more pictures hit today. You haven't seen it yet have you?"
Jasper frowned. "No, I haven't."
Chuck took his phone out, and showed Jasper.
The picture was of Jasper's hand on the small of Bella's back, and they were positioned close together, and it seemed like Jasper was saying something to her in her ear, and Bella was smiling, you can sort of see a small bump, and that's what they're zoning in on.
Nate looked at the picture. "Well, it can be explained. Again, you guys are all friends."
Chuck and Jasper looked at each other. Jasper shook his head. "Dude, I swear to you, automatic response sometimes."
"I know. I do it too." Chuck said and sighed.
"I don't know why Gossip girl, or the paparazzi blow shit out of whack. Seriously." Nate raised his glass.
Jasper took another drink. "She hasn't seen them yet. When did this hit?"
"This morning." Chuck said.
"She definitely hasn't seen it then." Jasper said. "She's been in bed most of the day, or just lounging. She's just exhausted sometimes."
Chuck nodded. "Did she take her medicine?"
"Yes, I made sure, and she has eaten today. Twice. She talked to S earlier, they're supposed to go dress shopping." Jasper said.
Nate looked at the picture again. "You are standing awfully close." He noticed. "I can see why people are blowing this up."
Chuck sighed. "It's not abnormal for Jasper and Bella to be seen together." He said. "Especially since I've been tied up at the office, or school."
"Chuck." Jasper said, looking at his friend.
"It'll get out eventually." Chuck said and sighed. "Nate, I've known you since we were toddlers. Friends for a long time. I've trusted you with a lot of things, and I'm trusting you with this." He said.
Nate nodded. "Dude, when have I ever told any secrets?"
Jasper couldn't think of a time when Nate had ever told something that was meant to be private. He heard Bella get up, and move from the bedroom to the bathroom, her robe on. She was throwing up. "I got it." He said and got up and went to the bathroom. He moved to Bella, and pulled her hair back, rubbing her back. "It's been a minute since you've gotten sick." He murmured.
Bella hated throwing up and was happy for a change that she had done without this sickness. She finished, leaning up, and went to the sink where she splashed water on her face, and rinsed her mouth out.
Jasper handed her a towel to dry her face. "Baby, you are a little warm." He noticed, feeling her forehead with the back of his hand.
"I got really hot in bed all of a sudden. Hot flash." Bella said and sighed. She leaned against him, her head on his chest. "Thank you." She murmured.
Jasper kissed the top of her head. "Let's get you some water." He said and guided her out of the bathroom. He looked to Chuck. "Water."
Chuck nodded, going to the fridge, and pulling out a bottle of water, and tossed it to Jasper and he caught it and opened it for Bella.
Bella sat down in the chair, and took a drink of the water, and glanced to Nate. "Oh hey. Didn't realize you would be here tonight."
Nate nodded. "You not feeling good?"
"I'm a bit off." Bella admitted and sighed. "I'm really tired though. I should go and lay back down." She murmured.
Chuck nodded, and helped her up, and then guided her to the bedroom.
Nate looked at Jasper. "Are you sure she's, okay?"
Jasper nodded. "Yeah. She's fine."
Chuck returned a short while later. "She's really exhausted today."
"It's been sporadic. She'll get a burst of energy for a few hours and then she's bottomed out again." Jasper relayed.
"What is it that's so secretive." Nate asked.
Chuck nodded. "Jasper, Bella, and I are in a polyamorous relationship." He came out and said it.
Nate blinked a few times. "Wait. Like, you're her husband and…"
"I'm the boyfriend." Jasper said with a nod.
"How did this…. I mean…so the picture…"
"I try to make sure I don't touch her in public, at least not intimately, but sometimes…I slip up." Jasper said, rubbing a hand over his face again. He was feeling tired too.
Nate was quiet, trying to wrap his head around it. "She's not sick…she's pregnant. Isn't she?"
Chuck and Jasper looked at each other and then nodded. "She is. 12 weeks. Twins." Chuck relayed.
Nate stood, walking around the couch, running a hand through his hair. "I…uh. Wow." He said and looked at his friend. "How does that even work. You don't get jealous of each other, or do you all…just…at the same time?"
"Depends." Chuck said. "We all sleep together in the same bed. Um. We don't get jealous. I'm not jealous of Jasper at all."
"I don't get jealous. We both love Bella. We want her to be happy, and she's happiest when we're both there." Jasper explained a little more.
Nate wasn't sure he understood it all. "Then you two, are you two in a relationship, or is it just with Bella?"
"Uh, yeah. It's a relationship between all of us Nate. Jasper is…as much a part of me as I am of him." Chuck said.
"So, you're gay…?" Nate asked.
Jasper shook his head. "No." He smiled. "We very much love women. I'm likely the more bisexual one since I've actually been with a man, but it's not really defined as being…anything. We love each other. Like we really do. I love Chuck, there's nothing I wouldn't do for him. I suppose I could call him…my boyfriend." He looked at Chuck and smiled.
Chuck winked at Jasper smiling back. "Either way, we don't want it getting out, right now especially."
Nate nodded. "Yeah, of course." He wouldn't betray his best friend.
[May 26th: Graduation]
Bella wore baggier clothing, but too many updated from Gossip Girl, had people staring at her harder, and the tabloids even showed her bump a little more prominently. She was 20 weeks pregnant, and she could still hide it somewhat, but she knew that she wasn't fooling anyone. Bart tried to jump bail, but was fortunately caught in time, and was sent back to jail, and awaited this trial. Her mom reached out to her, but she ignored her, not wanting anything to do with her now.
She had an appointment after graduation to go to Dr. Cullen's office to get another ultrasound done, to check on the babies, that Jasper was going to be at as well, which was different than the other visits that she had been to the doctor, but Chuck wanted Jasper there too for this one.
"Everything is okay." Chuck murmured in her ear, as they prepared for the ceremony.
Bella nodded, smiling. "I just want this to be over, so we can just get to the doctor. I just want to see the babies." She murmured lowly for him to hear.
Chuck kissed her softly. "We'll get there." He said and squeezed her hands in his.
Before long they were being called one by one across the stage, getting their diplomas.
Lou and Anastasia Hale were there, waiting at the end. Anastasia hugged Bella, growing attached to her since that night at dinner, and regarded her like a daughter.
Bella was happy that Jasper's parents were so accepting, it made her miss her dad a lot, because she knew that her dad would be happy for her regardless.
Chuck smiled as he hugged Anastasia. "Thank you, Mrs. Hale, we've got to get to an appointment. Jasper will send you pictures." He said, kissing her cheek.
"Oh, I can't wait. Darling, you are beautiful." Anastasia said, looking at Bella. "You guys be careful. We love you."
Jasper smiled. "Thanks ma." He said and kissed his mother on the cheek, before leaving with Chuck and Bella to the doctor's office.
[Dr. Cullen's Office]
Esme sat on her stool as she rolled the wand over Bella's belly. "You guys finally made it. Walking across the stage, completing one of your life goals." She said, smiling.
Chuck smiled. "Yeah, and Edward managed to walk too. You must be proud."
"I am. Edward and his sister are headed for Yale, which, I'm happy with. I know my husband was causing some stress for Edward. I do want to thank you guys for being there for him." Esme said, smiling over at Chuck.
Edward had overdosed a coupe months ago, the stress of his father being a bit too much, but he was found and taken to the hospital by Jasper. When Edward didn't show up to lunch and didn't answer his phone, they worried. Edward was doing better, and Esme promised her husband that she would see to it that he never hurt Edward again, and would divorce him for it, so Carlisle had admitted that he was pressuring too hard, and started retreating some.
"Oh, there's a hand, and here's the foot." Esme said, pointing out on the screen. Bella, Chuck, and Jasper watched the screen, amazed at the whole thing. "And twin A, looks like a…. boy." She said and typed boy on the screen, printing the image, and then she moved around looking for the other twin. "Twin B is a…. boy." Esme said with a smile, typing boy on the screen.
"Wow. Sons." Bella murmured, and looked up at Chuck and Jasper. "That's incredible."
"It is." Jasper said with a smile.
"Still on course for October 12th. Remember twins can come earlier than that. We'll keep monitoring everything. They look perfect and healthy." Esme said and then gave the printout pictures to Bella, before wiping the jelly off Belly's belly and helped her sit up. "I'll see you again in two weeks." She said, and left the room.
Chuck leaned in and kissed Bella softly. "This is incredible."
Bella nodded, and then Jasper helped her get up off the table completely, leaning in and kissing her too. "Hmm. Both boys. That's amazing."
Chuck handed Jasper the ultrasound pictures. "Make sure to send pictures to your mom, or she'll harass you until you do." He said with a smile.
Jasper nodded, smiling as he took pictures of the twin's ultrasound, and sent it to his mom. "Alright, bistro with the others, then home?"
"Yes. I'm starving." Bella admitted.
Chuck laughed. "You're always starving."
"Hey, I'm eating for three." She retorted.
Hey Upper East Siders, looks to me that Bella B is carrying a baby. Her bump can no longer hide! This pic sent in from Mallory296 details the bump quite clear, and she's walking with her hubby, Chuck B, and Jasper Hale. The three amigos so to speak. With the senior Bass sitting in prison, the younger Bass has a lot to handle during this time. Now there's a baby! What do we think Upper East Siders? Xoxo- Gossip Girl
[September 20th: Bass Estate]
Since graduation, Chuck bought an estate for him, Bella, Jasper, and the impending arrival of the twins. When Gossip Girl shared the picture everywhere, Chuck went on record to state that Bella was in fact pregnant, due in October, and asked for privacy. That was all he would give to the public because he didn't want people harassing Bella. They had done well so far.
Serena was excited for Bella and Chuck, and as well as Jasper, after that was explained to her. She promised not to tell the world, and she kept to that promise. Edward was doing better, and was even in on the circle as well. Jared was sitting in rehab for his leg, and congratulated Bella on her impending motherhood. Jake had remained silent, which Bella was thankful for. She hoped that he found happiness, and move on.
Chuck was at the office for Bass Industries, a quarterly meeting that he had to be at. He was enrolled at Yale, and was bouncing around his classes online and work. Jasper was attending Yale as well, doing a hybrid schedule of online and campus classes so he could be home more with Bella.
Anastasia Hale was there now, helping put away baby clothes in the nursery for the boys. "Have you guys figured out any names yet?" She asked as she folded some baby blankets.
Bella nodded, smiling. "I'm not particular about names, but Jasper and Chuck have thought of a few. But we're waiting until they get here to really decide."
"Babies are so sweet. I remember when Jasper and Rose were just little babies." Anastasia said, remembering fondly of her children.
Bella smiled, and then stood, walking a little way, before her back radiated pain. "Hmm."
Anastasia frowned. "Are you alright dear?"
"I don't know. Just some pain in my back." Bella said and blew out a breath.
"Here, sit down." Anastasia said, guiding her to a chair. About ten minutes later, Bella was in pain again. "Alright, you're having contractions darling. 10 minutes apart right now."
Jasper walked in just then, carrying bags that Serena passed off to him of baby stuff she bought earlier in the day. He frowned when he saw Bella, and his mom rubbing her back. "Babe, is everything okay?"
"Contractions." Anastasia answered.
Jasper set the bags down and went to Bella, crouching down in front of her and took her hands in his. "Hey, breathe okay. You're holding your breath." He said, his voice soothing.
Bella nodded, taking better breaths, and stared at Jasper. "IT's too early, right?"
"Doc said you're 37 weeks and 3 days that it's safe for them to come now. It's going to be okay. How long have you been feeling pain?" Jasper asked, while she wasn't in pain for the moment.
"Um. The intense pain started like right before you got here. I was having some discomfort earlier this morning. We should wait to go to the hospital, right? What if they don't get close together?" Bella asked, clearly nervous.
Jasper reached a hand up, cupping her face. "Let's see how the next couple contractions go. If they're consistent, we'll go on to the hospital, okay?"
Bella nodded and looked at Anastasia. "You're not going to leave me, right?"
Anastasia smiled. "Of course not. You want me in the room with you when you deliver?"
Bella nodded. "I do. I don't have a mother really, and you're the only mom I know, and I just…I need you." She said, her voice tight.
Jasper looked at his mom, saw the tears shine in her eyes, and then she was leaning down, sitting on the arm of the chair, and hugging Bella, her head on her chest. It warmed his heart to see Bella and his mom this way, how close they had gotten.
"Oh, my dear. I won't leave your side, not for a minute. You are my precious daughter now. I'll make sure to take care of you." Anastasia said, kissing the top of Bella's head.
[Bass Industries]
Chuck sat at the table in the conference room, going over the quarterly budget, when his assistant walked in, and handed Chuck a sticky note. "Michael, hold on." He said. "Turn that TV on please." He said, motioning to the TV on the wall. "Turn it to the news." He said, and Michael complied.
At 8:07 AM Former Bass Industries CEO, was found hanging in his cell. Bartholomew Bass was charged, and found guilty of embezzlement, extortion, sexual misconduct, and sexual assault in the second degree the early part of this year. He was sentenced to serve 46 years in prison. At this time, the investigation is underway on this apparent suicide. Chuck Bass, the son of the real estate tycoon, took over as CEO of Bass Industries. The police are stating that they cannot comment at this time.
Chuck frowned, and then the screen changed. There was a picture of Bella and Jasper. They were kissing, and she was clearly pregnant, and it was from in front of their estate.
Bella Bass, the famed stepdaughter of Phillip Dwyer, short stop for the Mets, married Chuck Bass early this year. After thwarting pregnancy rumors, turned up pregnant a few months later. Circulating photos of Chuck and Bella have made the famous Gossip Girl column. Pictured is Jasper Hale, son of Lou Hale, of Hale Investments. Jasper Hale has been rumored to be the secret lover of Bella Bass, and now the proof is out there.
Chuck sighed. "Alright, turn it off." He muttered.
"Sir, Jasper is calling you. He says Bella is in labor and they're headed to the hospital." Amy, Chuck's assistant said.
"Alright, Michael, Dexter, finish the meeting up, email me the rest for review." Chuck said, and left the room, rushing to the elevator and taking it down. He was met with a sea of reporters, which was frustrating.
"Mr. Bass! How do you feel about the death of your father!" "Do you think it was a suicide?!" "Can you tell us how this affects the stocks held in Bass Industries?" And many more questions fired off at him.
"Quiet." Chuck said. "My father's death does not concern me. The police are investigating, let them do their job. Excuse me, I have to get to the hospital now." He said, pushing his way through.
"Is it true that your wife is carrying the illegitimate child of Jasper Hale?" Another reporter asked.
That stopped Chuck in his tracks, and he turned and looked at the report. "My wife and I are in a committed relationship with each other. We love each other. Jasper Hale happens to be apart of that relationship and is of no concern of yours. I ask to keep my private life, private. What goes on in my family does not pertain to your garbage news reporting. My wife, is in labor, and I am leaving to go to the hospital." Chuck said, venom in his voice and he moved through, ducking down in his car, and his driver took him to the hospital.
[Lenox Hill Hospital]
Chuck got to the hospital, and went to the front desk. "My wife is in labor. Bella Bass." He said quickly. The nurse supplied him the room and floor, and he rushed up the elevator.
He got to the room, and opened the door. Bella looked tired. Jasper was there, along with Anastasia and Serena. "Hey," Chuck said softly and went to her, leaning down and kissing her softly.
"Hey. We're having the boys today." Bella said, smiling.
"I see that. How are you feeling?"
"Mmm." Bella frowned as another contraction moved through her. Chuck grabbed her hand, and let her squeeze it tight until the contraction subsided.
Anastasia smiled, smoothing the blanket over Bella's feet.
Jasper's phone dinged as did Chuck's. Jasper took his out to look it, and then looked at Chuck and Chuck shook his head, indicating they would talk about it much later.
Dr. Esme joined them then. "Hey guys. So, the nurse checked you out, we're looking like we're over halfway there. The babies are positioned perfect. Are you still wanting to try this natural? Or do you want some mild pain meds?"
Bella nodded. "Mild pain meds." She said with a nod.
"Alright. I'll have the nurse bring those to you. Just try and relax the best you can, and we'll see those precious boys today." Esme said with a smile.
[10 Hours Later: 1 AM]
Connor Benjamin Bass and Jayce Charles Bass made it into the world, weighing 6 pounds 2 ounces, and 6 pounds 6 ounces. Bella did amazing, not having to have surgery for them to be born. She was tired, but happy that the boys were here now.
Connor was the larger of the twins. His hair was dark, and there was a lot of it. He hadn't opened his eyes yet, but he was snoozing now after screaming his head off once he made it here.
Jayce was the smaller twin, and his hair was lighter, like a darker blonde, and he had a lot of hair too. He was the only one to open his eyes, and his eyes were a navy-blue color. His eyes would likely darken as he got older, but he was precious. The quieter of the boys with his screaming, but he was soothed right now, being cuddled by Anastasia at the moment. She was so happy to see the boys faces.
Bella was holding Connor, smiling down at him. Chuck was sitting on the bed on one side, and Jasper on the other side. They were proud of Bella, proud that she gave them healthy, sons, and they couldn't be happier.
[2 Days Later: Bass Estate]
Getting home and comfortable, was refreshing. Jasper carried Connor's carrier in and a diaper bag on his shoulder, and Chuck was carrying Jayce and his diaper bag. Anastasia helped Bella in the house. After being cooped up in a bed, Bella was a little wobbly.
Serena and Dan had made sure everything was done in the nurseries before Bella and the babies got home from the hospital, but were both on campus at school.
Once the boys were situated in their cribs, sleeping away, and the video feeds, and owl monitors going to their phones, they went downstairs to relax a few moments.
"So, your dad just…" Bella started. She heard the nurses talking, and she knew that Chuck didn't want to talk about anything until they got back home.
"Well, right now that's what's being investigated. It's looking that way. I got rushed at the office when I was trying to get to the hospital." Chuck said. "but that wasn't the hardest part. There are pictures of you and Jasper here on the estate. One of you both kissing, and one with him rubbing his hand over your belly, and smiling at you. "He said.
Bella frowned. "Someone followed us to the estate?"
"Seems that way. I increased the security here. The fence isn't finished. This will all be gated eventually. Make it harder for paparazzi to get pictures." Chuck explained.
Bella sighed. "I'm sorry."
"Don't be sorry." Chuck said. "We're making a formal announcement. I sort of blew the lid off it on the way to the hospital, because I was frustrated, and in a hurry."
Jasper nodded. "Yes, and the media ran with that."
Anastasia waved a hand. "The media is going to say what they want. It's no one's concern, like you said Chuck, what goes on with your family."
"I just hate that this will bring some harsh light on the Hales." Chuck said.
"Stop. Lou and I don't care about that nonsense. We love you. You're family. Don't lose sight of each other. What you three have is special. Don't let the media take that joy away. You just became parents to two wonderful little boys." Anastasia said and then hugged Chuck, kissing his cheek. "You are all strong individuals."
Chuck smiled. "Thank you, Ana. You always know what to say."
Jasper smiled. "Thanks mom."
"So, why don't we just come out. Proud? Contact Jessica at the paper, and do an interview?" Bella suggested.
Chuck and Jasper looked at each other and nodded. "Yeah, let's do that."
"Photo with us three with the twins." Bella said. "Get in front of it. Let's not hide."
Hey Upper East Siders, scandal is my middle name. The Bass elite have made an announcement and are proud to introduce their family, which includes Jasper Hale. Someone is a little naughty and I'm loving it! Congrats on the family Bella B. xoxo- Gossip Girl
The picture of their family was a happy one. Bella sitting in a chair, with Chuck and Jasper on either side of them, each holding one of the boys. The paper detailed that they were happy in their polyamorous relationship. When asked about the parentage of the twins, they said that they were happy to both be fathers, and that's all they would comment on the matter.
Bella was happy. Happier than she could imagine. If you asked her a year ago if she would be in love with two wonderful men, with two sons that made her heart sing. She would have said they were crazy. She was finally comfortable and happy. There were a lot of bumps along the way, considering the Bart issue, but Bass Industries was blooming still despite the hang up with Bart's crimes. She hoped her father was watching her now, and watching her, proud of what she had become.