Okay so I have no excuses for taking so long to update. I'm horrible, I know.

I'm sorry.

Adulthood

Joe sat on the tour bus, anxiously tapping his feet on the floor. He drummed his fingers on the couch, in rhythm with his feet.

Tap Tap Tap Tap.

Kevin sat opposite of Joe, watching him. He had never seen his brother so fidgety before, and that's saying something for Joe. Lilly really did have him wound around her finger. When Joe started whistling, Kevin had to speak up.

"Joe! Jeez, calm down. We're going to be home soon." Joe stopped.

"Sorry dude. It's just that I haven't seen Lilly in so long and-"

"She's got you whipped," Kevin stated. Joe's mouth dropped open.

"She does not!" Kevin gave him a look. "Okay fine, maybe a little."

Kevin threw his head back and laughed. "Wooo-chhhhh" he said, simulating a whip with his hand. Joe glared at him.

"Whatever. She has a surprise for me when I get back so obviously I'm gonna be anxious," Joe said, folding his arms over his chest.

"It's probably part two of the surprise she gave you before we left," Nick said, appearing out of nowhere. Kevin chuckled as Nick plopped down on the couch beside him.

"I though I was supposed to be the immature one," Joe said, narrowing his eyes at his brothers.

"Sorry for laughing. It's just that we never would've thought a girl could tame DJ Danger," Nick said.

"Yeah yeah," Joe muttered. He continued drumming his fingers on the couch. He couldn't help it. He hadn't seen Lilly for a little over seven months. He missed his girlfriend so much. And he really couldn't wait to find out what his surprise was.

--

"So when exactly are they supposed to get home?" Oliver asked.

"Sometime today. Hopefully soon," Lilly said, wringing her hands together.

"I still can't believe you haven't told him about that," Oliver said, gesturing toward her round stomach.

"Well I couldn't tell him over the phone! It just didn't feel right," Lilly stated.

"I know if I came home after a long time and my girlfriend was pregnant, I would probably freak out," Oliver said. Lilly glared at him.

"Who asked you?!" she snapped. Oliver shrank guiltily into the couch. The two sat there in silence for a bit, Lilly growing more impatient by the minute. "Ugh, I need to bake something!" she said finally, throwing her hands into air. She got up off the couch with a bit of difficulty and waddled into the kitchen.

Forty-five minutes later, the smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies wafted throughout Lilly's apartment. Oliver adverted his gaze from the television screen to the kitchen.

"Mmm yum! Cookies!" He rushed over to the batch and reached for one. Lilly slapped his hand away. "Hey!"

"These aren't for you. They're for Joe. I'm hoping they will cushion the news," she said.

"So this is the thanks I get for keeping you company until Joe got home. You can't even spare me a dang cookie!" Oliver whined.

"Fine! Take one! Damn it Oliver, I swear sometimes you act just like a-"

"Hello? Lilly?" a voice rang out. Lilly whipped her head towards the door. She knew that voice.

"Joe?!"

Joe grinned and rushed over to her. He didn't think it was possible to be this glad to see someone. So why was she struggling to cross the living room and into his arms?

"Lilly, I missed…your stomach!" he exclaimed, noticing her very large middle.

"Aw Joe, I missed yours too," she giggled. She finally made it into his arms and the couple embraced each other tenderly. Joe pulled her away and cupped her face in his hands. Her eyes were glistening with tears. "I really missed you," she said softly.

Joe felt tears prick his own eyes. "I missed you too." He leaned down and placed a passionate kiss on her lips. When they pulled apart, Joe stepped back. "So what's this?!"

Lilly looked down and at her stomach. "Oh…um…well you see, when you were gone…I-"

"Joe! Dude! You're back!" Oliver said, coming out of the kitchen. Lilly spun around and silently pleaded for him to go away. He didn't catch the message.

Joe looked back and forth between Lilly and Oliver. Her worried expression, Oliver's smugness, her very pregnant stomach. It suddenly clicked in his brain. And it hit him like a train.

Lilly had slept with Oliver, and now she was pregnant. She had cheated on him.

Lilly saw the realization and hurt wash over Joe's face and she knew he knew what she was trying to say. But why did he look so heartbroken?

"Joe, please don't be upset," Lilly pleaded.

"Don't be upset? How can I not be upset?!" Joe shouted.

"Joe, I'm sorry, but this baby is going to be the best thing that ever happened to us." Joe was becoming more heartbroken with every word she spoke. Why was she being so callous?

"I thought you loved me."

"What? Joe, of course I love you!"

"Lies! How could you do this to me?" he said, choking back sobs.

"Do this to you? It's more like you did this to me Joe! No, we did this together!" Lilly cried out.

"What? What are you talking about?"

"What are you talking about?"

"You're having a baby with Oliver!"

"WHAT?!" Lilly and Oliver both yelled at the same time. Bits of cookie flew out of Oliver's mouth.

"How could you possibly think that?!" Lilly shrieked.

"Well you said you had a surprise and then I came over and Oliver was here and your stomach is huge and," he paused to catch his breath, "I don't know…"

Slowly, the bewildered look faded from Lilly's face and she began to laugh. Hysterically. Joe and Oliver just stared at her. "Oliver and I are NOT having a baby, silly! You and I are!"

Joe's eyes widened and the color drained from his face. "So you mean I'm gonna be a…a…a"

"A dad!" Joe wobbled slightly where he stood and Lilly reached out to steady him.

"Surprise!" Oliver shouted.

Lilly turned around to glare at Oliver before returning her gaze to Joe. "Isn't this great news honey?"

Joe nodded. "Yeah, it's fantastic! I just don't understand how this happened."

"Aw, come on, you were there! Don't you remember anything from Sex Ed?" Oliver said.

"Would you go home!" Lilly yelled, completely exasperated with the donut.

"Fine, jeez."

When Oliver was gone, Lilly led Joe over to the couch. "So you're not mad about this?"

"No, of course not Lil! I'm really happy and excited about having a baby with you. I'm just kind of shocked."

"Well that's understandable," Lilly said, gently stroking his hand.

"When's it due?" he asked.

"On my twenty-first birthday," Lilly replied.

"Oh wow. That soon?"

"Yes. But don't worry, the nursery is almost complete!" Joe smiled at his girlfriend.

"I love you Lilly," he said.

"I love you too," Lilly said. She gave him a small kiss on the lips. "Now come on! I made cookies!"

"Awesome!" Joe exclaimed. They made their way over to the kitchen, where the plate of cookies were. When they got there, all that was left was an empty plate.

"Hey, where are the cookies?" Joe asked, sticking his bottom lip out.

"Ugh Oliver! I'm going to kill him!"

Two Weeks Later

Lilly and Joe had decided that it was about time that they moved in together. Kevin and Nick had helped Joe move his things into Lilly's apartment. Now that he was all settled, Joe was the perfect expectant father for Lilly. He made sure she was always comfortable and he never made her do any more work. She had already done way more than a pregnant woman should be doing. Lilly was more than grateful for Joe's help.

Now the two lay snuggled together underneath a blanket on the couch. Joe held Lilly protectively in his arms. She had been complaining of pains all day. Suddenly, a sharp shooting pain shot through her stomach.

"Joe, I think something's wrong," Lilly whimpered.

"What? What is it Lils? Is it the baby?" Joe asked frantically.

"I don't know. My stomach is throbbing," she said, wincing.

"Oh my God Lilly! You're in labor!"

"But it's a month too early. And my water hasn't broken."

"But you're stomach is hurting!" Joe exclaimed.

"The baby doesn't come shooting out of my stomach Joe! Just take me to the hospital!"

Joe stood up and scooped Lilly up into his arms. He carried her out the door and into his car. They arrived at the hospital in fifteen minutes. Joe carried her inside and the nurse immediately ushered her into a room.

The doctor arrived shortly after to ask Lilly a couple of questions. Then he began to run some tests.

"Alright Lilly, I'm going to check on the test results and we'll get back to you shortly," he replied. Lilly nodded. The doctor left the room.

"Joe," Lilly whimpered softly. Joe was at her side in an instant. "I'm so scared."

Joe kissed her hand. "Everything's going to be fine Lilly."

The doctor came back, a grim expression set into his features. "I'm sorry Lilly. We're going to have to do an emergency Cesarean section." Joe felt Lilly grip his hand tighter.

"What exactly is the problem doc?" Joe asked.

"We're not one hundred percent sure. All I know is that we have to get your baby out right now," the doctor answered.

"How can you not know?!" Joe asked, infuriated.

"It's okay Joe," Lilly said, calming him down. "Do what you have to do doctor."

Before Lilly was wheeled away, Joe bent down and kissed her hard on the lips. She could sense the fear and worry in the kiss. "Don't worry Joe. We'll be fine." His expression didn't change.

"I love you."

"I love you too."

The doctors wheeled Lilly into the operating room. Joe went out to the waiting room to…wait. That's all he could do now. Sit, Wait, and Worry. He prayed that there was nothing wrong with the baby. He didn't even want to think about anything being wrong with Lilly.

Joe pressed his palms together and then placed his joined hands on his face. He bent over until the sides of his hands touched his knees. He said a silent prayer to God that everything would be okay.

The doctor came out to him an hour later. He confirmed one of the things that Joe did not want to hear. Lilly had had a miscarriage.

The tears flowed freely from his eyes as he collapsed into a nearby chair. This was not supposed to happen. The doctor sorrowfully patted his shoulders.

"I'm so sorry for your loss," he said gently. "You can go in to see her if you like."

Joe nodded and picked himself up out of the chair. He wiped his eyes and made his way into Lilly's room.

He peeked into the window and saw Lilly lying motionless on the bed. Her head was turned to the side, blocking her tear-stained face from view. Joe turned the knob slowly and walked over to his girlfriend. He laid down on the bed beside her and wrapped his arms around her delicate body. He kissed her head.

No words needed to be said.

--

A couple of years after their tragic loss, Joe and Lilly married. It was the single most amazing day in either of their lives. All of their friends and family had come to witness the joining of the two lovers.

And a few years after the wedding, they were blessed with a beautiful baby boy. He was named Kellan Anthony Jonas. Lilly always wanted to name her child something unique. He had blonde hair like his mom, but unlike hers, his fell in waves as he got older. Just like his daddy's. He also had Joe's dark hazel eyes. He was the light in their lives.

The Jonas Brothers continued to make music. It evolved and matured as the brothers aged. They eventually stopped making music and started their own record label. Lilly couldn't be more proud of him.

Lilly had her career too. She had always wanted to become a writer, so that's exactly what she did. Her first novel was on the New York Times best seller list.

But their most important jobs were mother and father, as well as husband and wife. Kellan had the best parents any kid could ask for. And Lilly and Joe had the best life partners anyone could ask for. Sure, they had their squabbles and little fights, but what relationship doesn't? Life wasn't perfect, but it was damn close to it.

However, happiness doesn't last forever. And neither do we.

I hope you all liked it!

EEP! My Burning Up concert is tomorrow yo! I'm super psyched. If anyone is going to the July 16th show, speak up!

Reviews would be absolutely fantastic. Thank you!

Love ya!

Deni