Note to readers: Hey everyone! I'm so sorry that it's taken me so long to update. Things have been crazy lately but I have plenty of time now, so I figured I'd start writing again. J Thank you to everyone that has reviewed. Your reviews really inspire me to write and I hope that you all will enjoy the rest of my story.

CHAPTER 4

Sean was sitting on his front steps when he saw Jay's car come speeding down the street and into his driveway. Sean jumped up and met him at his car.

"Your brother!" Jay yelled angrily as he pointed towards the house.
"What'd he do?" Sean asked trying to calm Jay down.
"Tracker…" Jay started, "he's Melanie's dad."

Sean's eyes just widened.

"You mean, my brother and Emma?" Sean asked confused.
"I'm gonna kill him!" Jay made his way to the door but Sean was already ahead of him.

Sean grabbed Tracker and threw him up against the wall.

"Wake up!" Sean screamed.
"Dude," Tracker, "What is your problem?"
"You slept with Emma… got her pregnant… and just left her like she was nothing?" Sean yelled.
"Why are you mad, Sean… I mean I could understand why Jay would be. But why you? You still have feelings for the little smarty pants?" Tracker asked mockingly. Jay just looked at Sean waiting for an answer.
"I'm mad because she's my friend. How could you just take advantage of her like that?" Sean demanded.
"Chill out. Emma and the girls are fine. Why does it matter anyway?" Tracker laughed as he sat down and pulled out a cigarette.
"It matters, because there is a little girl out there that doesn't have a father," Sean answered sternly.
"Last time I checked there was two," Tracker laughed as he started up the stairs but before he could make it, Jay had tackled him and the two were going at it.
"You don't know anything about what's going on, so stop pretending that you do!" Jay threatened as he pinned Tracker down.
"Jay, let him go. He's not worth it…" Sean spoke.
"You're right. He's not. He doesn't deserve to have anything to do with Emma or Melanie." Jay agreed letting Tracker out of his grasp.
"I think it would be best if you got your stuff and left," Sean told his older brother before walking outside with Jay.

When the guys got outside, Jay sat down on the hood of his car. Sean plopped down next to him.

"You might want to clean your eye up before the girls see you," Sean said breaking the silence.
"I don't know what I was thinking… Emma doesn't need him in her life and Melanie definitely doesn't," Jay shook his head.
"You were just pissed that he and Emma slept together. I would be lying if I said it didn't piss me off and she and I haven't been together in years."
"What am I supposed to do?" Jay asked.
"I don't know. I guess just give it some time and see what happens. But you and I both know that Tracker absolutely can not have anything to do with Melanie or Emma."
"Every dad deserves the chance to be around their kid, don't you think?"
"Well, yeah but only if he wants that right. Tracker could care less about kids. You and I both know that."
"So, Melanie just doesn't get a dad?" Jay asked curiously, "Does that seem fair?"
"No, its not fair. Was it fair when your dad walked out on you and your mom?"
"No. It wasn't. That's why I have to be there for Emma and the girls. They deserve the world…"
"So, give it to them," Sean smiled.
"Yeah, yeah, I will… Thanks, Sean." Jay smiled as they got off the car and Jay got in and drove away.

When Jay got back to his apartment, he went to his room to check on the girls. He saw Jenna and Melanie still sleeping but Emma wasn't there. He walked back to the living room and noticed the balcony door was open. He walked out and noticed Emma, bundled in a blanket looking up at the stars.

"Hey, I hope I'm not interrupting…" Jay spoke up. Emma looked over at him smiling but stopped when she saw his eye.
"Jay, what happened to your eye?" Emma asked horrified.
"Me and Tracker kind of got into a fight… Don't worry though, he looks much worse that I do" Jay laughed.
"What were you thinking!" Emma demanded.
"What do you mean? You tell me that Tracker is Mel's dad and I know biology… I know what it takes to get pregnant… I just couldn't get the picture of you two out of my head."
"Yeah, well, it was one time. I was drunk. I don't even really remember it. Just let it go, Jay!"
"I can't Em. I want to. But I just don't think I can."
"So, what are you saying?" Emma asked nervously.
"I don't know. Everything is so confusing. I feel like so much has happened tonight. I just need time to think about everything."
"Why did you bring us here then?" Emma asked.
"Because, it was the right thing to do," Jay added.
"First thing in the morning, I'm getting the girls and we're going back to my parents."
"No, I want you guys to stay here… I'm leaving for L.A. to handle some things tomorrow. I'll only be gone for a few days. Please, be here when I get back."
"I don't know. I don't think its such a good idea for us to be here with Spinner."
"No, it'll be fine. He'll look after you guys. Please, you owe me this, Em." Jay spoke softly pushing her hair behind her hair.
"Okay," she agreed.

The next morning, Jenna walked into the living room groggily. Spinner and Jay were talking on the couch.

"Hey dad!" Jenna smiled.
"Hey you. Where's your little sister?" Jay asked smiling as Melanie walked out holding her blankie. Jenna picked the little girl up and went and sat by her dad.
"Yup, she does look like Tracker…" Spinner laughed.
"Who's Tracker?" Jenna asked.
"No one," Jay snapped as he glared at Spinner.
"What's for breakfast?" Jenna asked.
"Well, I thought I could take you and your sister out for breakfast. So, hurry and get ready and meet me in the car in ten minutes," Jay smiled.

Jenna smiled as she took her sister back to Jay's room to get ready.

"What time are you leaving for L.A?" Spinner asked.
"Not until 7 tonight. You don't mind keeping an eye on them, do you?"
"Nah. It'll be fun. Jenna's cute," Spinner winked.
"Maybe I'll just get Paige and Alex to watch the girls…"
"Seriously. I can handle it. I promise."
"Alright, but if you so much as look at Jenna… we're gonna have a problem."

Jay helped the girls finish getting ready and took them to a café down the street. When Emma woke up, she saw Spinner on the couch and went and sat next to him.

"Good Morning, Sunshine," Spinner laughed.
"Hey. Where are Jay and the girls?" Emma asked yawning.
"He took them to breakfast."
"Man, I could have used some breakfast…"
"Yeah, he didn't invite me either," Spinner laughed, " listen, I was about to go over to Paige and Alex's house. You should come with me."
"Why are you going over there?"
"To pick up my son, Brandon."
"You and Paige had a son?" Emma asked in shock.
"Well, yeah. I mean, lesbians can't have babies on their own. They needed my sperm," Spinner laughed.
"Let me just get ready really quick and we'll go over there. They live near Craig and Manny too, don't they?" Emma asked.
"Yeah, they're next door neighbors."

Emma got ready and rode over to Paige and Alex's house with Spinner. Spinner just walked right in towards a little boy playing video games in front of the t.v.

"He looks just like you," Emma smiled.
"Unfortunately…" Alex laughed as she walked up with Brandon's bag.
"Hey Alex. Sorry about the other night. I was a mess." Emma whispered.
"Hey, its no big deal. It happens to everyone every once in awhile. Spin, I hate to be a party pooper, but Brandon's hockey game starts in 15 minutes and you promised to get him there early. Emma, stay and talk to me…"
"Okay."

Spinner and Brandon leave as Emma follows Alex into the kitchen. There are pictures posted all over the fridge from the college years. Emma sees a picture of herself and Jay. She smiles.

FLASHBACK

"Jay, nobody knows we're together yet… Are you sure you want Alex's party to be where everyone finds out?" Emma asked as Jay kissed her neck in the bathroom of Alex's apartment.
"They already know, Em," Jay joked, "they all saw us come in here together."
"No, they don't. We were discreet about it."
"Em, stop talking. We don't have a lot of time. Someones going to need the bathroom eventually."
Emma grinned and started kissing him back. When they were finished having sex, they went to open the door and Paige was waiting right there with a camera.

END FLASHBACK

"We keep that picture up because it makes us laugh," Alex smiled, "look at your hair. You totally have sex hair."
"Yeah, that was a fun night. Hey, this picture.. This is Ashlyn, isn't it?" Emma asked.
"Yeah."
"She's pretty…" Emma sighed.
"Yeah, she is… but Jay loves you. Stop worrying."
"But he also loves her."
"True. But you had his baby. You get a million bonus points for that…" Alex smiled.
"How come you're being so nice to me?" Emma asked curiously.
"Because, even though I didn't like you in high school… and even though I absolutely hate that you just left Jay heartbroken for years and didn't tell him about Jenna… you changed him into this guy that he is now. The one that gives a damn about people. And you're back now. Everyone makes mistakes, Emma… The ones that deserve to be forgiven are the ones that try to make things right."
"He's always cared about people… He just never trusted showing them."
"Until you." Alex smiled.
"Thanks. You know he's going to L.A. tonight for a few days. He said he needs time."
"Go with him!" Alex demanded.
"I can't. I mean, I have the girls… and he probably wants to be with Ashlyn." Emma sighed.
"Paige and I will keep the girls. Just go. Get your daughters father back."

Alex picked up the phone and started dialing a number.
"Yes, I need a ticket for a 7:00pm flight to L.A… Emma Nelson… yeah, I'm going to put it on my credit card…." Alex read off the numbers of her card and then hung up.

"It's settled," she smiled.

"You didn't have to pay for my ticket…" Emma protested.
"I know. Consider it a wedding present," Alex smiled, "now come on, we need to go to the mall and then I'll take you to get your things and pick up the girls."

Alex drove Emma to the mall and took her into the lingerie department. She helped Emma pick out an outfit that she was sure would entice Jay. When they were finished shopping, Alex drove Emma to Jay's to pick up the girls. They walked inside. Melanie was sleeping in Jay's arms and Jenna was sitting next to them watching the Exorcist.

"Dad told me this was the first movie you guys watched together…" Jenna smiled.
"I didn't exactly watch it…"Emma cringed.
"That's what he said. But I think this is the coolest movie ever." Jenna grinned.
"Well, I hate to break this up, but Jenna, you and Melly are going to stay with Paige and Alex for a couple nights. I have some things to handle…" Emma spoke.
"Hey, if you need me to stay in town a few days," Jay spoke up, "I can."
"No, it's not a big deal. Really. We'll be fine." Alex added.
"I'm confused…" Jay stated.
"Alex and Paige wanted to do something for me… They got me a trip. It works out perfectly if you think about it… By the time you get back, I'll be back and we can figure everything out."
"Are you sure you want to just leave the girls here?" Jay asked.
"It's fine, daddy. Really. Mom needs a vacation," Jenna spoke up as she walked over and hugged her mom.
"Alright then I guess you girls need to grab your stuff so you can go with Alex." Jay told them as he stood up and followed Emma onto the balcony.
"So, are you going to tell me where you're going?" Jay asked.
"Nope. Don't worry. I'll be back," Emma smiled as she kissed Jay on the cheek and followed Alex and her girls out the door. Paige walked outside when she saw Alex's car pull up.

"I wanna see the nightie you guys bought," Paige yelled as she ran to the car.
"A nightie? Mom, what is that lady talking about?" Jenna asked.
"We bought some lingerie for your moms trip. Nothing like lingerie to make a woman feel sexy…" Alex answered.
"Gross." Jenna shook her head as she sketched in her sketch book. Alex lead the girls inside while Paige stayed outside with Emma to look at the lingerie.

"Don't worry, hun. Your girls will be fine. You just need to go claim your man… and this little number is sure to do it." Paige grinned holding it up. Emma laughed as she grabbed it back to put in the bag. Alex walked back outside.

"Hey, Paige. Stay here with the girls. I want to drive Em to the airport," Alex said as she walked over and kissed Paige. Paige nodded and mouthed good luck as she walked back inside.

The Car ride to the airport was completely silent. When Alex and Emma got to the terminal, she gave her friend a quick hug and wished her luck. As Emma settled into her seat, she finally realized what she had just gotten herself into… TO BE CONTINUED!