A/N: I am so sorry for the extended delay of this story. Over the thanksgiving holiday I was out of town for four days without Internet and then had to play catch up for everything I miss. But I finally got the next chapter up and I promise to try and get the next one up here soon.

Looking at the calendar, Lilly couldn't believe it. In exactly three weeks from today she would be getting married to the love of her life and the father of her child. Everything was pretty much taken care of. Now they were just waiting for the day to arrive.

The invitations had gone out two days prior. Since her father still wasn't talking to her they had decided to go non-traditional on the announcement. Instead of stating their parents names the invitations read:

Robert Jackson Stewart

Is pleased to announce

The wedding of his Mother

Lillian Rose Truscott

To his Father

Jackson Rod Stewart

On December the 20th, 2009

At 2:00 p.m.

In the…

She wondered what her father would think when he read that announcement. It upset her to think he wouldn't be at her wedding. Knowing that there was a chance he wouldn't come she had to decide whether to find someone else to walk her down the isle or walk alone. Not liking the idea of the latter she began thinking of who else she could get to walk with her.

She first thought of Robbie Ray, but knew he was standing as Jackson's best man so that wouldn't work. Then she thought of Oliver. He had been her friend since preschool. Having him walk her down the isle would be like have an older brother there beside you. With that thought in mind she quickly called him and he agreed as soon as the question left her mouth. That left one less thing to worry about now.

Her mother had come to visit at least once a week since that first visit. Often staying for hours and occasionally bringing small gifts such as clothes or diapers for RJ. So by now her husband knew that she had made peace with their daughter. He had thrown a fit at first, but when the small woman decided to stick up for herself for once he let it drop.

Heather Truscott tried frequently to make her husband see reason but he just wouldn't seem to let go. Instead she was forced to split her time between the man she loved and the child she had born. Both of which were taking their toll on her.

Lilly appreciated her mother's efforts but understood how stubborn her father could be when he believed he was in the right. She was just so happy to have her mother there to help with the wedding that she wouldn't let his attitude lessen the excitement she felt as the day drew near.

RJ was getting bigger everyday. He seemed to be growing so fast Lilly couldn't keep up. He had grown out of his preemie clothes and was now able to wear newborn outfits. His hair was now starting to lighten up and it looked as if he was going to take after his mother in that aspect. She was overjoyed to finally have some visible sign of herself in her son.

This was her favorite part of the day. This quality time with her son in the quiet evening when she gently rocked him to sleep before bed. He was now sleeping between five and six hours during the night. While on one hand she was glad she finally got to get some more sleep. She missed having a reason to hold him every few hours. Now she would find herself waking at odd hours of the night just to look at him and make sure he was still asleep.

Just as she was fastening him into the swing she heard the phone ring and Miley yell up the stairs, "Lilly your mom is on the phone."

It was fairly late so she couldn't imagine what her mother could possibly have to talk to her about at this time. Especially since she had just been here a few hours earlier. Flipping on the baby monitor she walked downstairs and took the phone Miley held out to her.

"Hey Mom. What's going on?"

She heard sniffling on the other end of the phone just before her mom spoke. "Lilly, I don't know how to tell you this. There's been an accident. Your father's in the hospital."

"What happened?"

"I don't know. They won't tell me anything, telling me to wait for the doctor to come out. I couldn't stand waiting by myself anymore."

"I'll be there as soon as I can."

Lilly hung up the phone to see everyone staring at her with questions in their eyes. She fell to the couch as the tears began to pour down her cheeks. Jackson and Miley were by her side in an instant hugging her from both sides.

"Lilly what is it?" Jackson asked quietly, caressing her cheek.

"My Dad, he was uh… I don't know… He's in the hospital." She said in a soft voice, trying to get herself together. "Mom's there by herself. I need to get to the hospital."

"I'll come with you. Miley and Dad can stay here and watch RJ. You're in no position to go by yourself." Grabbing his keys he wrapped his arm around Lilly and gently guided her to the car.

"Thank you Jackson," she said, leaning into, not sure she could walk on her own just yet.

Pulling into the parking lot Lilly jumped out of the car almost before it had stopped and ran inside. Jackson quickly took off after her, catching up with her just as she hit the front desk asking where her father was.

Looking at the computer the receptionist told them what floor he was one and how to find it. As soon as the words were out of her mouth Lilly was off again with Jackson closely behind. She almost ran right past her mother but did a quick turn around and entered the waiting room. Heather stood up as soon as she saw her daughter and hugged her tight.

"How is he? Have they told you anything yet?" Lilly asked still holding her mother tightly.

"No they haven't. They told me he needed surgery and that it would take several hours but they didn't tell me anything else."

Not wanting to disturb the moment Jackson stood to the side, but as soon as the two women released each other he walked up to Lilly putting his arm around her.

"Oh Jackson I didn't see you there. Where's RJ?"

"He's at home with Dad and Miley."

"Oh okay." She looked back and forth between her daughter, and her daughter's fiancé. She had spent a lot of time with Lilly lately but usually Jackson was at work. Seeing them together for the first real time, she could see how good they were together. The way Jackson held Lilly showed how much he cared for her. They might just make it after all.

Lilly called home quickly and talked to Miley who let her know that RJ was still sound asleep through all the commotion. Lilly told her that he should sleep for several more hours and that there was already a bottle made in the fridge all she'd have to do is heat it up when he woke up. "Oh and to make sure to use the cream when you change his diaper, he's starting to get a small rash."

Miley told her to quit being a mother hen. She knew how to take care of her nephew. After all she'd watched Lilly do it enough times. After promising to call back as soon as they heard something, she hung up the phone.

While she was talking to Miley, her mom was talking quietly with Jackson. "Thank you for bringing her and for staying it means a lot."

"It's no problem. Lilly's my family now and so you are as well."

I've tried so hard to get that man to see reason and just accept that what happened, happened and to let go. He just can't seem to do it. I know she'll want to see him when this is all over. I just hope she won't end up hurt."

"I hope so too," Jackson said quietly hoping everything would work out for the best.

The small group sat themselves down on the couch to continue their waiting. Lilly held her mother's hand in support while leaning into Jackson who had his arms pulled tightly around her. At one point Jackson got up to go get them drinks and snacks, but then they sat untouched on the table in front of them.

It was almost an hour before they saw a guy in green scrubs headed their way. As he entered the waiting room they all stood up together.

Looking at the name on the file in his hands, "Truscott?"

"That's us." Heather spoke up waiting to hear about her husband.

"Well I've got some good news and some bad news."