Chapter 22- "Uncovering the truth"

Miley's POV

Oliver wrapped his arms around my grieving body and we hugged and cries as parents, mourning the loss of our son. The doctor had been holding our daughter's twin stillborn. We didn't even know we were having twins because his heartbeat wasn't heard after Amber and Ashley killed him.

"I know this is an awful time for me to tell you this, but really there is no right time. Your daughter is in intensive care and there's a possibility that she might not make it. This is the birth certificate you have to fill out for her and her twin." He said, handing us the two papers to fill out with names. Names! In all the anxiety, I had never picked out names. I took our son's birth certificate and filled out his name: Robby Luke Oken born August 14th, 2009 at 11:34 PM. Robby was obviously chosen after my father, and Luke was after Mamaw's husband Luke- my grandfather who had died before I was seven but inspired me to pursue my singing career. I turned to Oliver and he was satisfied, probably because his father's name is Lucas.

"I never picked out names. What do you think?" I asked him between sobs.

"I've always liked Mollie, or we could name her after your mom." I smiled at his appreciation for my mother's passing and wrote down: Mollie Susannah Oken born August 14th, 2009 at 11:27 PM.

"It's perfect."

The doctor had finished stitching me up and taking care of me. He said that in a few hours we could go to the NICU and see our daughter.

I asked if we could see our son one last time and he handed me my baby. I looked down at him and couldn't stop the overflow of tears that leaked out of my eyes onto his face. Oliver tried to wipe them away but they just kept coming, as did his. Even Lilly was crying, but she was the most stable since Robby isn't her son. After Oliver and I kissed him good-bye, Lilly brought him back to the doctor and I moved over so that they could join me on the bed. Oliver lay down next to me and Lilly excused herself to tell everyone else what had happened. Oliver and I were left to hug and cry over our loss.

Lilly's POV

I numbly walked to the waiting room, glad that Miley was okay, but horrified at Amber and Ashley for causing this to happen to Miley and Oliver's babies. I must've looked like a train-wreck because everyone, and by everyone I mean Oliver's parents, my mom, Logan, and Jackson, rushed over to me to find out what happened. I took one look at their hopeful faces and broke down sobbing on the floor of the waiting room. Jackson rushed over and pulled me into his embrace, helping me to a chair where he allowed me to sit on his lap and cry into his chest. "Twins…Robby Luke…stillborn…Mollie Susannah…intensive care…" I mumbled into him.

I wasn't surprised that he was able to decipher my mumbles and tell everyone exactly what happened before he started crying and holding onto me tighter. I didn't care what anyone else was doing; I just wanted this feeling of guilt and sorrow to disappear. I couldn't help but blame myself for letting Amber and Ashley hurt Miley.

"It wasn't your fault, Lilly. Neither of us could have stopped this. They were too quick and un-caring. Please don't blame yourself." Jackson whispered to me.

"But…how can I not? If I had just moved a little quicker, I could've stopped them. I could've done something. I should have yelled for help. Anything. It's my fault." I whispered back.

"It's nobody's fault besides Amber and Ashley. Please, Lilly. I can't let you think this. What's done is done and now we just have to be there for Miley. Please." He begged me. I knew he couldn't bear to lose one more person, so I would be strong. For Miley. For Oliver. Even for Logan. But, most importantly, for Jackson. I nodded into his shirt and he hugged me again. I felt like he was never going to let go. And I loved it- the security of being in his arms. It was in that one moment that I knew, even though I had been fighting these feelings, I love him.

"Thank you, Jackson. For everything."

"No, Lilly, thank you. I don't know where I'd be right now if it weren't for you, but I do know that I wouldn't be the same."

We stopped crying and I sat up, looking around the room and taking in the appearances of everyone. I asked Jackson, "Do Mr. and Mrs. Oken know that Oliver is the real father?"

"Yeah, I called them and said they should come down here, and your mom told them the truth after I explained it all to her and Logan."

"That was nice of you. You did the right thing." I smiled and he returned the grin.

Just then, the doctor came out and told us that Miley is on her feet and going to visit her baby with Oliver. He suggested that one or two of us head back there and make sure they're okay in a little while. Immediately, I informed everyone that Jackson and I would be those two people and nobody hesitated to agree.

Miley's POV

As soon as the doctor said I could, I was on my feet and visiting my baby with Oliver. We found her easily in the room, being the only baby to have my bright eyes and nose, and Oliver's smile and chocolate-brown wisps of hair. That's right, our baby was already smiling. Her smile is what told me that she was going to make it. It didn't matter that she was premature and a little underweight. She'd be okay. I needed her to be.

I took her tiny right hand, and Oliver held her left one, just as he had held mine hours before. I spoke to her first.

"Hi, sweetie. It's your mommy- Miley. I love you so so much. You're going to get through this. I know you will. I love you, Mollie."

"Hey, honey. I'm your daddy, Oliver. You're going to make it through this because your mommy and I really need you right now. Be strong, like Chuck Norris. I love you, Mollie."

I smiled. Even at such a tragic time, Oliver always had the humor to lighten up a bad situation. I looked at him across our child and he looked up into my eyes. I smiled at him. "Thank you so much, Oliver. I never could have done any of this without you."

"Well of course not, Miley. You don't have sperm in your body." He smiled.

I chuckled, "You know what I mean, you doughnut." I replied, lightly slapping him.

He feigned hurt before getting serious, "I know, Miley. I wouldn't want this with anyone else, anyway. I love you; but all this time, I've been afraid that you're in love with Logan, even though I don't see a future in your relationship. I know he's Lilly's brother, so I should respect him, but because he's Lilly's brother and I've known him for as long as I've known Lilly, I know that he's only doing this because he doesn't want his family to hate him and you're beautiful."

Tears of joy filled my eyes. "I know. You're right. Part of the reason I didn't tell you that the baby was yours was because I wanted you to love me for me, and not just because you had to like I know Logan did."

"I've loved you for a really long time Miley, even since before that night. I knew I was sleeping with you, just so you know, and I wouldn't have chosen anyone else in the world."

"I didn't realize when I woke up, but I'm sure that I chose you because I feel the same way. I've had a crush on you for quite a while, and after everything that's happened, I realized I'm in love with my best friend and the father of my baby. I love you. And I wouldn't have had this any other way. I'm so glad that you turned out to be the dad, Ollie. I don't know what I would have done without you."

Leaning across our daughter, and still holding her hands, we kissed.

"Aww!" We heard behind us, and broke apart to find Lilly and Jackson smiling at us from the doorway. We laughed and waved them in. "Aww!" They chimed in unison again, seeing Mollie.

"She's beautiful." Jackson said.

Lilly nodded, "And she has your eyes, Miley! And nose! And aww! Look! She's smiling! It's Oliver's smile! She's so cute! And tiny! Miley! You're tiny too!! Yay! Oh my gosh! Look at her hair! It's so brown! I want brown hair. It's no fair. You guys all match." She pouted.

"Hey!" Jackson exclaimed, "I have blonde hair!"

Lilly turned and noticed, "Oh yay!! Now we need a baby with blonde hair and we'll all match." Jackson got a look of horror on his face, and Lilly blushed, realizing what she said. "I mean…umm…I…don't want to have a baby now…" She quickly turned to me. "I want to hold her hand! Can I, Miley? Please, please, please!"

"Of course, Lilly. Just wash your hands, first."

She raced to the sink and washed her hands and came back and held Mollie's. I watched her face light up as Mollie turned to her and smiled. "Aren't you precious? I'm you're Aunt Lilly! Well, I'm not really your aunt, but when Jackson and I get married I will be." She winked at Jackson. "You can still call me Aunt Lilly, though. I think you're the cutest little baby ever. I'm going to teach you how to skateboard, surf, bike ride, rollerblade, and boogie board. Don't let your mommy turn you into a girly-girl. We both know you're meant to be a skater. Just look at how tough you are! Yes, indeed, you're destined to be a skater. I love you!"

She looked up and saw Jackson sitting across from her, "Hey cutie! I really am your uncle. Even if Lilly and I don't get married." He rolled his eyes. "And I fully intend to help Lilly prevent Miley from turning you into a girly-girl. No niece of mine will go without learning to surf. No way. I love you too!"

They sat there holding her hands and watching her smile at them. "She's so precious." I heard Lilly whisper.

"I know. She's so amazing." Jackson answered.

"I want one." Lilly pouted, again.

"You'll get one some day, Lilz. Just wait. There's no rush. We have forever."

"We? I thought you didn't want to have my baby."

"I didn't…I mean we didn't…I mean….Can we just talk about this later?"

"Fiiine. We better give Miley and Oliver their baby back." She turned to Mollie. "Bye bye sweetie!"

They waved with their other hands and got up. Oliver and I raced back over to our child.

"We're going to head back and give everyone an update. Is there anyone you want us to send back here?" Jackson offered.

"You can send my parents back," Oliver said. "And Aunt Dolly and Mamaw when they get here." I added.

"Okay." They replied, walking away, with Jackson leading Lilly out the door with his hand at the small of her back. I see them getting together before the end of the week if they aren't already.

Lilly's POV

We walked back to everyone and told them that Miley and Oliver were doing much better and Mollie seemed perfectly fine. We saw that Aunt Dolly and Mamaw had just arrived, so Jackson filled them in on everything and the four requested adults were sent back to the NICU. Mrs. Truscott drove Jackson, Logan, and I home because it was already three thirty AM.

AN: YAY A longer chapter! There's like one chapter left, or something... Anyways, yeah we're really close to the end now, so if you haven't been reviewing, you should start because your time is running out! Hmm... I start school soon sob I have SO much summer hw so yeah I gotta go do that. Please tell me that you had a lot of summer hw so I know Im not alone in this torture. Anyways, hope you liked the lackson. And..sorry about killing a baby. I was in an evil mood writing this chapter... OH! And! Hooray for LUKE! cough I'm pretty sure only...Jen, Meg, and of course Millie will understand my mental issues with that name...I probably just freaked you all out...I have a Luke rant in my profile..somewhere..if you care...awwkward. Anyway- Review!! And, you're more than welcome to tell me I'm insane. XD