A/N:

I really wasn't planning to update for awhile- due to blockage, LOL. But, I decided to TRY and just push on through anyway.

I was gonna update another fic, but, I realized I wasn't exactly ready to.

As always, thanks for the support.

"They are just so adorable," Katherine said, grinning.

Aren't they, though?" Tanya said, then, laughed. "I'm just so glad they're finally here. It feels like I was pregnant for a billion centuries, girl."

"Thanks for giving me something to look forward to," Katherine joked. Both women burst out laughing. It was the third Sunday in October- three weeks later- and Rocky and Katherine had come to Adam and Tanya's for a visit a half-hour earlier. Adam and Rocky were in the den watching television while Tanya and Katherine were in the twins' nursery, smiling down at the sleeping babies. Adam and Tanya's sons- Aidan and Jamal- had made their debut a week ago.

"So, how much sleep have you and Adam gotten over the last few days?" Katherine asked with a soft laugh.

Tanya groaned. "Don't even get me started. I love these little angels like crazy, but, Kat... their lungs have got to be the size of Texas!"

Katherine laughed, then, looked down at her belly. Three months pregnant now. Three months. She'd really be a mother in six months. It'd definitely be a while before she stopped feeling overwhelmed by the idea. She looked at the Park twins again and her heart skipped a beat. The thought of motherhood was still kind of scary, but, she really couldn't wait until she was standing in her own baby's room.

"Let's go to the kitchen. I'm gonna get started on lunch. You need to keep your strength up," Tanya said, grabbing the baby monitor. She gave her babies one last sweet smile, then, led the way out of the room.

"It's funny. I was actually just about to mention that I'm hungry," Katherine said as they headed downstairs. "Wanna bet Rocky's in the kitchen right now?"

When they reached the kitchen, they looked at each other and burst out laughing. Rocky was scanning the contents in the refrigerator. Katherine shook her head and smiled. Rocky stood up straight and looked over at his friend and fiancee.

"What's up?" he asked.

"We're just laughing at how predictable you are, DeSantos," Tanya said, playfully poking him in the ribs.

"We just knew you'd be in here," Katherine said.

Rocky smirked. "Ha ha ha. You guys aren't playing fair. 'Pick On Rocky' day is next Sunday," he said as Adam walked in.

"For us, it's every day," Adam said, grinning and clapping Rocky on the shoulder.

"You better be glad it's 'Be Kind To Amphibians' week," Rocky told his best friend- causing his former teammates to laugh.

"Tanya, do you want any help with lunch?" Katherine asked.

"I want you to stay off your feet as much as possible. Sit," Tanya ordered as she sat the monitor down on the counter.

"Actually, you should sit, too, honey," Adam told his wife. "After all, you did just bring not one, but, two kids into the universe. I'll handle lunch. Relax, sweetheart."

Tanya leaned into him and grinned. "Promise you'll be this sweet for the rest of our lives?"

"We'll see," he said with a wink. She laughed and he kissed her cheek. Then, she, Katherine and Rocky took seats at the table. Adam looked over at his two friends and grinned. "So, are you guys all set for the big day?" Rocky and Katherine'd be getting married in two weeks- on Saturday.

"Ready as I'll ever be," Katherine said, smiling at Rocky- who instantly smiled back.

"Same here," he said, placing his hand over hers.

"The twins are really just so cute," Katherine said as she and Rocky prepared for bed that night.

"Yeah. It's really great that our kid's gonna have playmates around its own age. Kinda ironic that the playmates' parents are our best friends," Rocky said with a laugh.

"True," Katherine agreed. The blonde walked over to her full-length mirror and began studying her appearance and gently rubbing her belly. She'd been doing that quite often lately. A soft smile lit her face.

Rocky watched her, a smile on his own face. Every now and then, it'd hit him that she really was carrying his child. "I can't believe I'm gonna be a father in April. Less than a year. Just... wow," he said as he put on his wifebeater.

"Wow is exactly how I feel," she said. "Seeing the twins today made me even more excited about our baby, Rocky- and I didn't even think that was possible."

"I hear ya," he said, nodding. "I already feel like I'm gonna burst. Hey, Kat?"

"Hmm?" she said.

"I know we've been over this, but... well, I just want you to know that I plan to be the best husband and dad I can be. You're really- well, you deserve the best and I'll do all I can to give it to you," he said. "You're an amazing woman."

Katherine smiled when that familiar warmth rushed through her and she turned to face him. "Rocky, you're gonna be incredible- as both a husband and father. And you should have the best, too. Because you're really something special and I'm gonna work hard to be the kind of wife you deserve."

"Looks like we just said our wedding vows," he joked as she walked over to him.

"Short, but, sweet," she quipped. They laughed, then, hugged.

It was now nine days later- Tuesday evening- and Rocky was in his and Katherine's living room, talking on the telephone to his mother. Katherine was currently visiting her own parents and would be home a little later. Anyway, Mrs. DeSantos was going on and on about how she couldn't believe her baby boy would be a married man in four days.

Rocky shook his head and grinned. 'Moms are gonna be moms, I guess.'

"It feels like just yesterday your father and I were bringing you home from the hospital. Do you know that you were the cutest baby?" Mrs. DeSantos gushed.

"Of course," he said- causing her to laugh.

"Oh, you. You never fail to make me smile. I love you so much, honey, and I wish you and Katherine nothing but all the best," she said warmly.

"Thanks, Ma. I love you, too," he said. They talked a for a little while longer, then, said their goodbyes. He stood and stretched. What to do now? A little television? Pre-dinner snack while cooking dinner? The second one sounded a lot more appealing. He grinned, then, turned and headed for the kitchen. But he stopped in his tracks when knocking sounded at the door.

His eyebrows rose after he unlocked and opened it. Two stone-faced police officers stood before him. Instantly, an image of Kat flashed in his mind and concern slammed into him. He opened his mouth to ask if anything had happened, but, the brown-haired officer spoke up first.

"Are you Rockford DeSantos?" he asked sharply.

"Yeah. Yeah, I am. Is there a problem?" Rocky asked, frowning deeply.

"You could say that," the officer said.

"Well, what is it? What's going on?" Rocky asked.

"Mr. DeSantos, you're under arrest for the attempted murder of Caitlin Buchanan."