A/N: SO SORRY for not updating... took a while for this chapter to come out... seems my muse took a little vacation and only now decided to come back! haha, I know, that's funny.

Super special thanks to my reviewers Lia, lifeONmars6277, Tereza, quardqueen22, Bobcatgurlly, and anna42hmr. (smiles) It's nice to know you enjoy the fruits of my labour.

Don't own them, never will, so sad. Original characters belong to ME.

Chapter 4

"I know you are," Angela whispered against his shoulder, "but I needed you to show me, not tell me."

"What happened happened and I can't change it," he whispered back, "but I hope I can, like, be a part of Kelly's life."

"Of course."

"And, I want to know everything…" he said. "What you went through with her, how you did it, who was there…"

"Oh Jordan," she heaved slightly. "Being pregnant with Kelly, yeesh, by the end I couldn't wait for it to be done. I had swollen ankles, and cravings for chocolate and naval oranges, and I was just miserable. But when it was, and the nurse handed me to her, and I looked at her, I saw… you." Angela lifted her head and looked him in the face. "She has your eyes." Angela had tears welling in her eyes, "Big beautiful blue eyes. I could get lost in them… and a full head of gorgeous hair, it's getting lighter now but it was so dark and thick I knew it could only be from your side."

Suddenly there was a knock at the door. Patty was standing there, watching them together. Clearing her throat, both teenagers looked her way.

"Do you want me to look after her? You guys have some catching up to do…"

Mouth agape at her mother's offering, Angela could only nod. Patty smiled and let them walk out of the house. Smiling to herself, she went to check on her granddaughter.

Angela and Jordan walked out to his car parked in front of the house. From her perch on a tree branch, Kaelan watched them drive away. She'd done it! Jordan and Angela were going to work it out, they were going to be parents, and Kelly would have a stable home.

Maybe now she could go…

"So when's her birthday?" Jordan asked as they drove the streets of Three Rivers to Liberty High School. It was Sunday, the school wasn't even open, but it was quiet, it was a good place to talk things out. "I know she's like, three months old, but what day exactly?"

"August 23rd," Angela answered. "Of course, it's the hottest day of the year, and Kelly decides that she's cooked enough and wants out…" Angela almost laughed. "Even with drugs… I never wanna live through that again…"

Jordan reached over and took her hand in his. "I can't believe you went through that, and I wasn't there for you. I should've been."

"But you were off pursuing your dream…"

"I was what?"

"Doing what you love, making music." Angela rested her head on her head against the window. "Jordan, I didn't want to tell you, we weren't talking, and it would force you home."

Why did you tell him that? Kaelan nearly hit her head off the cloud next to her. Why? Why do you say things like that? Kaelan watched Jordan's expression as he watched Angela's eyes fill with tears.

"I cried, Jordan, I cried when I saw her…" Angela explained through her sobs. "I almost couldn't stand to look at her when she was first born. She reminded me so much of you. When she gurgled at me I immediately knew her name."

"Kelly…"

"Kelly Leanne Charlotte Catalano." Angela nearly choked on her tears. "Leanne was my grandmother's name, and I know Charlotte was your mom, I thought… I dunno, it would be nice…"

"It's um…" he stammered, "it's nice." He turned to her and looked her right in the eye. "Is there anything I can do?"

Angela leaned in and softly kissed him.

"Be there for your daughter," she whispered. "You'd be an amazing dad."

"I don't even have my shit in order, Angela, how can I do it?"

"The whole point is for you to be there while making things right. She's only three months old, she needs her dad too," Angela hugged him. "I didn't know if I could do it either, but we'll make it work."

She sat wrapped in his arms for what seemed like hours. She felt him kiss her hair and smile. "I love you Angela."

"I know," she whispered back. Craning her neck, she closed her eyes and quietly pecked him on the mouth. When she pulled away, it looked as though she'd gotten out of the car.

Angela's POV

What Jordan doesn't know is that I've crawled into the back of the car while he wasn't looking. Feeling rather playful in this empty parking lot, I reach around the driver's seat and get my hand underneath his shirt. Turning toward my touch, he climbed over the seats and into the back. Once there, his hands traveled under my own shirt and kisses covered my face.

"Are you sure about this?" he asked. He wasn't pressuring me, I wanted him to do this, and I wanted him to feel what I felt.

"Absolutely," I insisted, pulling his mouth to mine. His tongue explored my mouth as I lifted his shirt up and over his head. In response, he moaned. My hands went to his bare arms. He had goose bumps, it was like, wow.

His hand traveled up to the button on my jeans, and I didn't stop him. He pulled away slightly, and pulled my jeans down just enough to have access. Slowly, he slid into me, and I saw stars.

It was the most magical moment in the world. Jordan and I together again, and I couldn't have had it any other way.

Original POV

When Angela awoke curled in Jordan's arms an hour later, she glanced out the window and saw the sun shining through.

"Jordan…" she whispered, nudging his shoulder.

He groaned.

"Jordan, we have to get back, my mom's still looking after Kelly."

Groaning again, he sat up and pulled his shirt back on. His hair was tousled and face flushed. Angela fixed herself up again and climbed back into the front seat. Jordan followed less than a minute later. They drove back to Angela's house, where Jordan parked the car and went in with her.

"Thanks for looking after her, Mom," Angela took the gurgling baby from her mother's arms.

Jordan moved to Angela's side, and ran a hand softly over his daughter's forehead.

"What were you two up to?" Angela's sister, Danielle, came into the room.

A hard stare from Angela, Jordan, and Patty shut her up.

"Or do I wanna know?"

Angela shook her head. "No…"

They looked at Patty, who had no doubt suspected what they were doing. She shrugged.

"You two are parents now, you do what you want."

Kaelan smiled to herself. Yes yes yes! Make up sex was the best news she could have had! Of course, she'd turned away, but it was her job to bring Angela and Jordan back together, and she'd done it. She looked to her mentor, who still shook his head no.

"No?" she voiced. "But… they're back together! That's all you told me I had to do!"

"They may be together, yes, but they still don't trust each other completely…"

"You never told me they had to trust each other!" Kaelan shouted in frustration. "You told me that I had to bring them back together, that's all."

"That is not all," her mentor insisted.

"How could they not trust each other? They just had sex in the back of his car. If that's not complete trust I don't know what is!" Kaelan fought to keep herself together. "Angela is not the type of girl to sleep with someone if she didn't trust him, she instigated it!"

"Just wait a few more days, see what happens."

"Fine." Kaelan grit her teeth.

"And there is an outburst like that again, Kaelan, you are in serious trouble."

"What could you possibly do to me that hasn't been done already?"

"Are you sure you want to find out?"

Eyes wide, Kaelan shook her head.

"Good," her mentor turned away. "Now, if you want to keep in good standing, you will not question my judgment again." He looked back at her. She could swear she saw fire in his eyes. "Stay three more days, and if they trust each other completely, you may cross over."