Disclaimer: Same as always.
I can't stay away, I can't stay away.
Serenity was hell bent, desperate to gain some sort of wait before the later months of her pregnancy. She had a terrible case of reverse athletes metabolism, which meant it worked extremely fast. Nothing she did seemed to help. In her eyes, it was doomed to death, but one person wouldn't give up, and that was none other than Jim. He loved that kid already, even though it wasn't born yet and barely had a form, but he loved it. He wasn't ready to let it go yet.
Nowadays, she was surprised with his displays of gentleness. He wasn't as rough in his play with her and he actually seemed to get a little soft spoken. Serenity wasn't complaining, she was just surprised. His touches were softer, and even the way he looked it seemed like he was changing. He was moving out of what she knew best, all for her sake.
"Jim…baby, look you don't need to do all this".
"Do all what?".
"All this changing".
"Changing? What changing?".
"Well, you don't call me Kid anymore. I kinda miss that. You always strive to perfection and beat yourself up about it when it isn't accomplished".
"I just wanna see you happy".
"And I am. But I can be happy without you jamming food down my throat. I think I do that to myself enough".
Jim laughed at that. Well, at least it was true.
"I think I've already thought of a name for it if it's a boy".
"Really? I'm all ears".
"What do you think of…Lucian?".
"I think it'd make a better middle name than first. I like Caleb. Caleb Lucian Fullington. Sounds weird, but so right".
Serenity was giving him a skeptical look. "You're a dork, you know that".
"Ah, yes, but I'm your dork".
"What if we have girl? I want you to name her then".
"I thought of something, I just don't know if you'll like it".
"Tell me".
"Lilith Arianna Fullington. Another weird name…but again, so right".
"Lilith…she was a witch right? Or like some sort of succubus?".
"Yeah".
"Are you sure you want your daughter named for a female sex demon?".
"Actually, they're dream demons, but now that you put it that way…".
"I'm not trying to discourage you, Jim. I'm just taking note of things".
"I know. Alright, shorten it to Lily then?".
"Switch the first and middle names around and you got it".
"Arianna Lily Fullington. You're good at this".
"I know. Where would you be without me?".
"Probably at the bar with the guys".
Serenity almost keeled over with laughter. He was right about that at least.
******
Her condition got better. Hard work and determination helped her to pull through. Serenity was now at a healthy weight and was strong enough to support the developing child. The worst was over now, and everyone could breathe easy again.
One night after the show, Jim had to pull Tom aside to talk to him about something very important. Or well, it was important in his eyes.
"Serenity's wantin' you to be the kid's godfather. I wanted to know it you'd be interested".
"Of course. I married you guys, it's only natural I'd wanna be a part of this".
"Good, thanks man. With the rate things are going, we're almost gone. First Rob got released, then Terry. I wonder who's next".
"You think this is what Elijah wanted?".
"The New Breed disbanded weeks ago. Elijah's gone to the Raw brand. I'm surprised that mother fucker didn't get released after what he did to Serenity".
"How is she?".
"She's great man. She's much healthier and hopefully the baby will be fine".
"Where is she?".
"Resting. Apparently being a mom to be wears her out immensely".
Tom smiled and looked at the ground for a minute. "What is it?".
"That's what I'm trying to pry out of her. She got the ultrasound done last week. She knows the baby's gender, but won't tell me".
"She wants you to be surprised then".
"Yeah…the little bitch. But I love her though. She can be cruel, but beautiful both at the same time".
"That just makes her better".
"Yeah…she's a true Original".
"Hey Jim, there's something that I've always wanted to ask you since you met Serenity".
"Fire away".
"Why'd you choose her? What made you think she was the one?".
Jim shrugged. "Don't know. My mind was tellin' me one thing. My heart was tellin' me another thing. I tried telling myself to stay away from her, but I just couldn't. Something about her, and I still don't know what it is, it drew me to her and I just…I grew to love her".
"You loved her before you ever even knew her name".
Jim nodded. "Yep".
"Think you always will?".
"I promised her, didn't I?".
"Rhetorical question, Jim".
"I know, same here".
"Smart ass".
"Jerk".
"Alright, I gotta get going. I'll see ya later. Tell Serenity I said hi".
"Will do".
******
"Will you tell me now?" Jim had been asking Serenity for well over an hour.
"I told you, it's a surprise".
"C'mon, please…".
Serenity looked at him skeptically as usual. But she smiled a minute into it.
"You're adorable, and I love you, but trust me…I think it's best you don't know for now".
"Why?".
"You'd die of shock".
Serenity got up and left the room to go see her brother and in that time, he actually caught on. He gasped for a minute and took up the phone.
"Tom, hey, it's Jim. I know what the surprise is".
"What? Am I gonna have a goddaughter or godson?".
"Quite possibly both".
A/N: See…I told you I'd make it work out! So…is Serenity pregnant with twins? Find out in the epilogue!