Thanks for all the feedback...I love reviews it encourages me to write more. I did struggle a little trying to figure out how to connect last chapter with the next chapter so I hope you like it...no Brallie this chapter but they will return in force next chapter...so read review and enjoy!

Lena sat at the kitchen today flipping through a cook book trying to figure out what to make for dinner. Now that she didn't have to please five children she tried exploring a little more in the kitchen knowing Jude had a fairly expansive pallet and would at least try anything once. Stef was still at work and her youngest was staying after school to test out various egg drop configurations which was why she was a little surprised to hear the front door opening.

"Mama," Brandon called out standing in the foyer.

"Kitchen," Lena answered getting up to greet her son.

Brandon bounced down the two steps to the kitchen and hugged his ma.

"B what are you doing here I thought you were in LA? Is everything ok?"

"Oh yeah, I thought it might take four or five days but everything went great and we wrapped in three."

"That's great…I'm so proud of my big producer son," Lena said playfully pinching his cheeks.

"Knock it off ma," Brandon said laughing. "I'm not a big produce or anything."

"Not yet but everyone had to start somewhere. We better get a copy of this CD."

"It's actually going to be an exclusive online release…but I will burn a copy to a CD for you…unless of course you want a tape or maybe a vinyl," Brandon said with a smirk.

"The kid has jokes today huh."

"Well, when you make it so easy."

Lena chuckled.

"Where is Callie," Lena asked as they usually visited together?

"Ohh ummm home probably."

Lena looked at him slightly confused. It wasn't a requirement that they knew where each other was 24/7 its just they usually did.

"Is everything ok?"

"Yeah."

"Well, moms not going to be home for another couple hours," Lena informed him.

"Oh that's ok…I um kinda stopped over here to…uh to see you," Brandon stuttered out.

Lena could tell the sudden change in mood from joking to serious. Her son started to get fidgety and almost didn't know what to do with himself.

"Sit, sit B and relax. Did you and Callie have a fight?"

"What? No, no nothing like that. I just drove here straight from LA and haven't been home yet. I talked to her on the drive back, she said she was going to be home around 4," Brandon said checking his watch.

"So what's going on," Lena asked sitting in the chair next to him?

"I'm assuming mom told you."

A few night ago when they got that distress call from Callie Stef rushed off to try and resolve the situation. Lena was given a full updated report when Stef got home that night. Lena had been thrilled to learn Brandon and Callie were trying to expand their family but her heart broke for the poor girl. She knew all too well the struggles that came along with pregnancy.

"Yeah, mom told me when she got home that night."

"Callie called me the next day and we talked. I knew she wasn't ok when I left but she kept insisting I go…I shouldn't have gone," Brandon mumbled to himself.

"B you had to work and she wanted you to go. That's why you have family…to pick you up and help you out when you can't be there."

"It's not like she is just my girlfriend anymore, she is my wife and I am supposed to take care of her. I just feel like such a failure as a husband," Brandon said clearly defeated.

Lena had to take a breath and realize her son was a man sitting before her and not the little 5-year-old she first met. He wasn't a teenager going through angst; he was a man and a husband trying to figure out the best way to care for his wife.

"Brandon look at me," Lena said wanting to make sure one point was crystal clear.

It took a beat but Brandon eventually looked up into the loving eyes of his ma.

"You Brandon Michael Foster are an amazing husband," Lena said taking his hands in hers. "Your love for Callie knows no bounds…you have been there for her from day one when she was a lost foster kid who everyone wanted to write off to the amazing women she is today. It is partially because of your support and love and willingness to do whatever it takes that Callie has flourished in this world."

"The why do I feel like such a failure now?"

"Because you think there is a problem you need to solve and you don't know how too….but the fact that you're here wanting advance or guidance just further proves how great you are. You two aren't along in this and mom and I and your dad will be here whenever you need us."

"It just breaks my heart every time the pregnancy test comes back negative. I know we will have a baby eventually but I hate seeing Callie so upset."

"Do you think Callie maybe isn't so upset over the pregnancy test and more upset that she thinks she is letting you down."

"She could never let me down…especially not over this."

"I know that and most of the time I am sure Callie knows that…but having a baby is a huge life changing event….getting married and having a baby might be the two biggest changes you experience in life. As much as it takes two to tango the woman feels like she holds most of the responsibility for bringing a child into this world."

"I have told her when it is meant to be it will be."

"That's good…the less pressure and emphasis you put on having a baby the better. Sometimes when there is so much stress and pressure it actually takes longer….and it could just be stress she is putting on herself."

"I wish I could take some of that burden from her. Do you think it would help if we went away for a couple days?"

"I don't think it would hurt that's for sure. Just talk to her some more and reinforce you aren't disappointed in her or upset you're not pregnant yet. Maybe take a break from taking pregnancy tests every two weeks….trust me when Callie gets pregnant she will know and you can take a test to confirm instead of determine."

"I can certainly do that."

"And I know you guys are young but sometimes when you are trying to have a baby sex can become a little…routine," Lena said in the nicest way possible.

"Ma," Brandon whined not wanting to talk about sex with his ma.

"I'm just saying don't forget to spice it up a little."

"Our sex life is just fine thank you for the input though."

Sensing Brandon's total discomfort Lena went in for the kill.

"All I am saying is just don't be afraid to throw her up against the wall and ravish her…girls like that at least I know your mom does."

"MAAAAAAAAAAAAA….I might never have sex again now."

"Glad I could help out," Lena said with a smile.

Brandon got serious for just a moment longer.

"You did mama thanks," Brandon said hugging her.

It was these moments Lena lived for and cherished. She would always be a mother and her kids would always need her but these moments came fewer and further between as they got older.

"I love you ma….tell mom we will be over for dinner on Saturday."

"That's great I will let her know…and I will see if Jesus can come over."

"It will be great to see him, seems like he is thriving with this construction job."

"He loves it. He even talked about take some trade classes and seeing if he wants to specialize in anything."

"That's cool….maybe he will build our first house," Brandon joked.

"I don't think he is there just yet," Lena smiled. "He is certainly on his way though."

Brandon kissed his ma's cheek and headed home. Lena was once again left alone in the quit house with her cookbook. She couldn't help but feel pride for the family her and Stef raised; they were all finding their way in this world and carving their own path. She hoped soon there would be another little Foster joining their brood.