A/N: Alright sorry for the delay in updates. I've been trying to stay two chapters so I've been delaying posting 6 until I got 8 done, but I haven't had the time or inspiration for it yet and I didn't want to leave ya all hanging so here's chapter 6!

By ten that morning everyone had eaten breakfast. The family had seen Mamaw off to the airport. Now that RJ was home and doing well she felt it was time to leave and let the rest of the household adjust to having a baby in the house.

Jackson had left for Rico's a half hour earlier after moving the swing up to their bedroom. Now that RJ was once again resting peacefully in it, Lilly decided to take a nap right along with him.

Miley and Robbie Ray stayed downstairs quietly, trying to let them get as much rest as possible. It was one of those rare days when they didn't have anything pressing to do so they decided to sit down and see if they could write a new song.

They had been working for about an hour when they heard RJ start to cry through the baby monitor Lilly had left downstairs. Miley felt sorry for her friend knowing how tired she was. She was about to get up and get the baby so her friend could sleep when she felt an arm holding her back.

She turned to her father not understanding. "Lilly's so tired, I just thought I'd help out. You're the one that told them we would."

"And I meant what I said, and soon we will help them, but first they've got to learn to do it on their own. Sleep depravation is part of being a parent. They'll never learn to handle it if we're there to take over when it gets to hard."

"Alright, I understand what you're saying." She sat back into the couch and went back to what they were doing.

A few minutes later Lilly came down carrying the baby. Heading straight for the kitchen she fixed a bottle and settled into the chair adjacent from the father and daughter. RJ latched on quickly as his mother lazily reclined in the chair still half asleep.

For once Jackson wasn't here so when he finished Lilly attempted to burp him and wasn't having much success.

"Try holding him higher on your shoulder so it puts a little bit of pressure on his stomach." Doing as Robbie suggested she was soon rewarded with a belch that would have put his father to shame. "That boy is a Stewart through and through," Robbie Ray laughed.

"Alright now that he's content, hand over my nephew." Lilly obliged without a fuss. Handing him to Miley she reclined back in the chair and closed her eyes.

"You know I'm so excited he's home, but this getting no sleep things really sucks." Lilly yawned, but she wasn't as tired as she had been before. Resigning to stay awake for a while she sat back up.

"You'll adjust and if you work on getting him on a schedule it'll ease things. Miley here was a good baby, hardly ever cried or anything. Jackson on the other hand… Let's just say he wasn't the easiest baby." Robbie Ray smiled, taking the baby from Miley.

Using both hands he held him in the air in front of his face so he could look him over. "While he looks like Jackson, he definitely doesn't act like him other than the swing thing. I think he'll end up being more like you Lilly."

A smile a mile wide lit up Lilly's face. After everything she'd done to bring him into this world she had found it slightly unfair that he looked so much like Jackson. Hearing that maybe a part of her really was in her son couldn't make her happier. "You really think so?"

"I do."

Finding energy she didn't know she had, she rushed around the coffee table and gave him a hug from the side, careful not to jiggle RJ. "Thank you Dad."

There was something powerful that passed between them each time she called him dad. Neither could explain it, but it was almost as if that was how it was always meant to be. That Lilly truly was meant to be a Stewart. At the same time it made her think of her own father, but she wouldn't let that damper her happy state right now.

"You're welcome Daughter." Returning her hug, Robbie knew he couldn't have picked a better girl for his son if he'd try. It was just funny that she had been in their house all the time with Miley and he'd never seen how perfect they really would be together. They worked together as a team and that certainly gave them a healthy relationship.

When Jackson got home that night he went straight upstairs to find Lilly in their room reclining against the headboard of the bed feeding RJ. Having had to take care of the baby by herself all day he could see how drained she was. "Here let me feed him."

"No it's okay I've got him." She knew he had to exhausted, after all at least she got a nap here and there but he'd been at work all day.

"Come on Lilly, I haven't seen him all day. Give him to me." Finally she relenting she handed him over as Jackson sat down next to her. After releasing her baby she snuggled down into the bed laying her head against Jackson.

"Mmm this feels nice. Now if we could just get him to sleep for four hours that would be heavenly. But since he eats every two hours like clock work I doubt that will happen." Lilly's words slowed as she fell sleep.

When the bottle was empty and the baby asleep Jackson gently stood up so as not to disrupt Lilly and put the baby in the swing. After turning it on he walked quietly back to the bed and slid in beside Lilly. Holding her close, he fell asleep quickly.

Robbie Ray was right, getting RJ on a schedule was making things easier. She wasn't sure what he meant at first, but soon she started to understand what he meant. Her body was adjusting to this new life and she wasn't as tired as she had been. She couldn't believe her baby had been home a week.

For the first time since RJ had come home from the hospital both he and Lilly got to leave the house. The infant had a check up appointment scheduled with the pediatrician that had been recommended to them by the hospital staff. The nurses oohed and awed over him as Lilly was sure they did with any newborn that came in.

Upon entering the cubicle they had been led to, Dr. Carter introduced herself and gave a small history of her years in this profession. Lilly liked her instantly, while Jackson was a little bit more reserved.

"Now I've talked to the doctor who oversaw your son's care while in the hospital. I like to hear what previous doctors have to say versus just know what's in the file. Let's look at this cutie now and see how he's doing." She then began a thorough exam of the infant, watching for any signs of trouble usually associated with newborns. "Well for a preemie he's doing excellent."

After the exam she took the small family back into her office and got to know them a little bit better. She also discussed with them how often she'd like them to have check ups for the first year. She wanted to keep on eye on his progress and make sure everything was going well.

Finally leaving the office, the three headed for the beach wanting to spend some quality time together as a family. Finding a nice quiet spot Jackson laid out a blanket while Lilly pulled out a small picnic lunch. As they began to eat RJ voiced his hunger. While Lilly sat feeding the baby, Jackson sat feeding Lilly. She had to laugh each time he tried to put food in her mouth. This is how it should feel always. This utter pleasure of just being together.

Laying back on the blanket, Jackson laid his son on his chest and gently rubbed his back until he fell asleep. Laying down next to her men, Jackson held an arm around her pulling her close to them. Needing to touch RJ as well she laid a hand on his back and they went into slumber.

Lilly was the first one to wake. She just sat there staring at her boys sleeping. Jackson coming into her life like he had was truly a gift. She couldn't believe how happy he made her. She hoped they would always be this way with each other.

Her RJ however was more than a gift. He was her miracle. She had certainly never planned on getting pregnant at 16, but she could never regret having RJ. He made her so happy and whole. He was the best thing that ever happened to her. Which made her continually confused about her parents' reaction.

NO! She would not think about them and ruin this day.

Glancing at Jackson's watch she woke him up knowing they needed to get home soon so he could go to work. He was back out the door not more than twenty minutes after arriving home.

Two hours later Lilly was just putting RJ in his swing when she heard the doorbell ring. Miley was hanging out with Oliver and Robbie Ray was at a meeting which left her home alone.

Trudging down the stairs she went to the door. Opening it she saw the last person she ever expected to see. "Mom?"