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It's Time!

Shortly after the Grammy's, it was time to see Dr. Frust again. Once she examined Alice she suggested we try having sex to induce labor. Alice of course giggled and I had to look away. Something about the doctor telling us it helps was… bizarre. Not to mention we were still having sex.

The doctor wanted us back on the fourth to see if there were any changes and to possibly induce labor. I was more concerned for my wife at this point, I knew she was uncomfortable and in pain, even if she wouldn't tell me.

I will say that I was extremely grateful that Alice took the quiet approach as opposed to my sister's full on attacks towards Emmett. He took them like a champ though, ducking his head and saying 'yes dear' when needed.

The fact that Jackson would soon be here had Jordy brimming with excitement and she was a sight to see as she helped me with chores around the house so Alice could relax, stopping often to tell Jackson, "It's not nice to hurt mommy."

When we arrived at the doctor's office, they had Alice sit in a lazy boy and then hooked her up to a machine. I raised my eyebrow in question but said nothing. The Nurse caught my look and laughed.

"That's right you weren't able to come to the last NST we did," she smiled as she handed some sort of clicker thing to Alice.

"Yeah, no… our daughter is adjusting to her new school and they wanted to talk to me."

The nurse nodded, "Alice told me you were being a good dad. Basically what we're doing is a Non Stress Test. It's to monitor the heart rate of Jackson while he's un-stimulated. The idea is, every time he moves or kicks, Alice marks it by pushing the button and it registers on the machine."

"Okay then why do you need two things connected?" I nodded my head in the direction of the two disks that were place on Alice.

"This one," the nurse pointed to the higher of the two, "records his heart beat, while the other one monitors any contractions Alice might be having." She explained.

"Contractions?" I looked at Alice in question.

"No Jazz, not the 'big one'," she joked with finger quotes.

"Do you want anything to drink Alice?" the nurse asked as she marked something off her clip board.

"No thanks Amy; I'm still stuffed from the French toast Jasper made." I snorted and leaned back against the chair.

Amy smiled, "Did he remember the powdered sugar?"

"Of course," Alice laughed.

"Good, he's smart." She teased winking at Alice. Nice being ignored, as always. "Okay so the doctor wants to get thirty minutes of data and then she'd like to do her exam and talk to you two about possibly inducing, okay?"

Alice and I nodded and watched as she started the monitor. Soon the room was filled with the sound of a very fast heart beat. I looked over at Alice who was watching me.

"This was what you were talking about?" I asked in wonder as I remembered her telling me that hearing the heartbeat compared to when she got the ultrasounds, was a completely different experience. She nodded and smiled at me and I felt the grin stretch across my face.

When the test was done; Amy and Dr. Frust came into the room to join us. While Amy unhooked Alice from the machine Dr. Frust sat down to talk to us.

"As you guys know today was the estimated due date; sometimes we overestimate and sometimes we underestimate, which is clearly the case with Jackson." We both nodded for her to continue. "Well, given Alice's meticulous knowledge of her last cycle as well as the progress we've seen Jackson make throughout the various ultrasounds, we are able to confirm, he's safe to come out now. So I know we talked a little bit about inducing labor if this were to come up."

"So, what exactly would you being doing to Alice?" I asked. She explained that there were two ways to do it. One using drugs and the other using a hook like device, she showed us what they'd use and Alice pinched my hand at the sight of it.

"The drugs," Alice said in a rush. I saw Dr. Frust nod out of the corner of my eye.

"What kind of drugs are they and will they hurt Ali or Jax?" I asked, wary about using them.

Dr. Frust smiled warmly and explained that both drugs are the same as the hormones Alice's body would naturally produce. Prostaglandin is given in a suppository form so it can work overnight, allowing Alice to move around and such but be ready for delivery in the morning. The other one was a synthetic form of Oxytocin, given to Alice through an IV. While it does work faster there is the possibility that she wouldn't be able to receive the pain medications they had already discussed.

I chewed my cheek as I looked over at Alice. This was her choice because she had to do all the hard work.

"The Prostaglandin sounds a lot nicer," Alice said as she looked at me in question. I nodded, it did sound like the most comfortable option for her.

"Good," the doctor said standing up. "I want you two to think about when you want to start this. I want to admit Alice to the hospital just to be on the safe side."

As soon as the doctor left Alice brought my attention to her. "I dunno if I can do this," she said softly.

"What's wrong baby?"

"I'm scared Jazz."

I moved the chair so I could face her better. She had her head against the table with her eyes closed. I brought her hand to my lips and kissed it. "It'll be okay baby, I promise."

I watched as she took a slow breath. "I'm not good with pain..." she countered.

I gently traced circles on her hand, trying my best to help. "I know baby... but that's why you guys talked about the epidural right?"

She winced, "Those hurt too."

Damn woman is gonna be stubborn with me.

"Don't you wanna see what he looks like?" I knew she did. This past week she's been telling everyone that he was gonna look just like his daddy. I think she's wrong though.

She nodded slightly, "Yeah."

"Well how are you gonna see him if he takes up permanent residence in there?" I asked giving her a half smile as I placed my hand on her stomach. Jackson kicked my hand in response. "And remember what our momma's said. The minute you get to hold the little guy, it makes it all worth it..."

"Says the guy who doesn't have to push the watermelon out!" She glared at me as she let go of my hand.

I put my head on the exam table near her hand. "Baby if I could switch I would," or at least take away her pain.

I felt her put her hand on my head. "I know baby, I just... I'm scared... and nervous."

I moved to look up at her. I could tell something was up, she wasn't telling me something. "I know Ali... "I answered her before leaning over to kiss her. She kissed me but pulled back to take another breath.

I know when she was having Braxton Hicks she tried the breathing we learned in class, but got frustrated when they didn't seem to help her. Could she be having contractions now?

"I love you Jazz," she said giving me a shaky smile.

"I love you too Ali." I was about to ask her if she was having contractions but the knock at the door stopped me. The doctor came back in and Alice told her that we were gonna go ahead and get started. Dr. Frust seemed excited and honestly so was I, but Alice's uneasiness was putting me on edge.

I filled out the paper worked needed to admit Alice while she was in the bathroom changing into a gown. I had already called Bella to ask her to pick up Jordy after school and to bring us the bag we had packed for Alice. I heard the soft click of the door and looked up to see Alice walking back to her bed.

"At least the room looks like a bedroom and not a hospital room." I joked trying to get her to smile.

"They've got a nice whirlpool tub in here too," she said with a small smile as she motioned to the bathroom.

"All they need is a bigger closet and you could live here huh?" I teased as I pulled my wallet out for our insurance cards.

She shook her head and stopped for a moment. "It smells hospital-ly." I looked over to see her hands balled into fists.

I nodded, "I know baby. Do you want me to call Esme?"

She gave me another small smile as she breathed deeply, "If you want to baby."

I shrugged and put the papers on the bedside table before scratching the top of my head. "Do they hurt? I mean bad?"

She nodded and winced as she reached the bed. "I don't know if they are supposed to be this bad."

That's why we need your mom here.

"Did you tell the doc?" She shook her head and pulled the bedding back. "Baby you got to tell her or the nurse so they can help you feel comfortable." I chewed on my upper lip trying not to freak out about her being in pain. I knew the last thing she needed was to see me worried and it wasn't even time yet."Do you want me to get them?" I offered.

She took another deep breath as her eyebrows furrowed. "No Jazz. I'll be fine, they looked busy."

I growled slightly. Why did she have to be such a stubborn woman? "Fine, but I'm calling your mom."

"Okay baby," she said as she pulled herself up onto the bed.

I gave her a quick peck on the lips. "I'll be back, I'm gonna go call on my cell and you know I can't do it in here."

Wow I'm a horrible liar.

Her eyebrows furrowed as she pouted a bit. "Okay Jazz, hurry back okay?"

"I will Ali... love you." I said as I reached the door.

"I love you too."

My first piece of business was to get a nurse in there to help Alice. I found several nurses at their station chatting about one of the new doctors.

"Excuse me," I interrupted, "Sorry to interrupt, but my wife is experiencing some painful contractions right now and I was wondering if you could check her out."

Momma always said you attract more flies with honey.

"Oh honey, it's normal to experience pain during contractions." The short brunette who looked no more than twelve said while batting her eyes at me.

Was she seriously trying to flirt with me? I just told her that my wife was here. I just shook my head, damn women.

"Mr. Whitlock," a nurse behind her said, "I was on my way to check on her right now. Jane," she looked at the kid, erm I mean nurse. "Please check on Charlene, while I help Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock." I liked this nurse. I watched as the other one stormed off but didn't miss the others laugh.

"Sorry about her, she and her brother think they run this place." She rolled her eyes and held out her hand. "I'm Moria, I'll be your nurse until," she looked at her watch, "well, until the morning."

I shook her hand. "Nice to meet you and you can call me Jasper. I was actually gonna go call my mother-in-law."

She smiled. "You do know you could have used the phone in the room?"

I nodded, "Yeah, I just didn't want Alice to get upset if I said something she didn't like." I explained. Moria nodded and grabbed a chart. "Well, maybe I'll see you inside."

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As it turns out, I didn't actually have to call Esme because as soon as I turned on my phone there was a voice message from Bella explaining that she and the rest of the family were on their way. I could understand their excitement, but I wasn't sure if Alice wanted all those visitors. And of course, Bella knowing me way too well for her own good, told me to stop stressing.

I had just lit my cigarette when I heard a chuckle that I was familiar with. "You know those things will kill you?"

I turned to see Edward smirking at me. "Yeah, I know. I just..." I shook my head, deciding not to tell him I was freaking out.

He sat down next to me on the bench and leaned his forearms on his knees. "She's being stubborn."

I snorted. "Yeah, she's in pain and didn't want to 'bother' the nurses." I shook my head, "I don't know what to do man."

"Well, for starters getting the nurses asses in there would be good."

"Done, our nurse was on her way in when I came out here."

Edward nodded, "And then I would say be there for her. I know it sounds like a cookie cutter response, but hell man… she loves you enough to stand up to me." He smiled at me sadly.

"That tore her apart by the way. She didn't want you thinking she picked me over you, because she didn't."

"I know Jasper, it's water under the bridge. But now it's your turn. I'm done being the one she relies on. She has you and needs you now. So stop hiding and go be with your wife and help her welcome your son into the world." I tilted my head to look at him. "Or do you need another busted lip?" He smirked.

I snorted again, "Well hell at least I'm near a hospital this time." We both laughed at that as we got up and went to Alice's room.

Alice seemed relieved that the family was there, especially Esme. She sat with Alice and told her stories of when it was time for Edward to be born. It was interesting to see Alice as well as Bella and Rose, all crowd around with Esme listening with rapt attention as she shared stories of how scared Carlisle had been and about all the tricks Esme learned so she was prepared for Alice. Of course she didn't miss pointing out that Carlisle was even more afraid about raising a baby girl.

Even after everything Esme said, including the recounting of how she was in labor for almost two days; Alice seemed almost calm. I didn't believe it until she looked over at me and smiled. In that smile she said everything I needed to hear.

Around two in the afternoon, Dr. Frust returned to begin inducing Alice, signaling the time for the family to leave. Bella let us know she and Rose would keep Jordy until we could come home with Jackson, easing Alice's worries about Jordy missing school.

Once the doctor started the induction, all we had to do was wait. Although they really didn't want Alice to eat much, Moria brought cherry Jell-O and juice in for her to help keep her sugar up; promising that once Jackson was here, she would see to it personally that Alice got more than her fair share of food.

I tried my best to keep her occupied with various card games, but one can only play and win games like Uno and Gin so many times before losing interest. At eight, Alice decided to just try to sleep and hopefully, when she awoke it would be time to 'get the show on the road'.

Once she was asleep, I went down to the vending machine to buy some chips.

"You know that's not a nutritional meal Jasper?" I heard the amusement in Moria's voice from behind me.

"I know. I just can't leave long enough to get anything else," I explained while shrugging. It's not that Alice wouldn't let me; I just didn't want to leave her. Moria nodded her understanding and left me to enjoy my dinner of tortilla chips. Although she did have chicken salad and a fruit cup delivered to the room for me, solidifying the fact that I really liked Alice's nurse.

At nine-thirty, I finally felt tired enough to get some sleep and I stretched out on the recliner they had in the room. I had just closed my eyes when Alice woke up.

"Jasper?" she asked softly.

"Yeah baby?" I opened an eye to look at her.

"You could sleep up here with me, you know?" She giggled as I got up and she moved over to make room.

"You sure Ali?" I asked.

She held her hand out to me and nodded. "Yes, I sleep better this way." I knew she was right, hell even I sleep better with her in the same bed. So I got into the bed behind her and held her in my arms.

"I love you Jazz," she whispered sleepily.

"I love you too Alice," I said softly as I kissed her shoulder. She laced her fingers with mine and placed our hands on her belly, earning a kick from Jackson.

"Soon," she said as she fell asleep.

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I woke up to the sound of giggling and shushing. I slowly opened one eye to see Moria looking at me. I stretched out and realized that Alice was missing.

"Where's Alice?"

"She's in the bathroom. Someone wouldn't get up when she said she needed help." Moria explained, raising an eyebrow at me.

"At least this time he didn't tell me it was Rose's turn to tend to the goats!" I heard Alice call out from the bathroom. Moria snorted in laughter as I rolled my eyes.

I got off the bed and stretched. Those beds were definitely not intended for two people, much less someone over six feet tall. I caught movement from the corner of my eye and saw Moria coming out of the bathroom.

"Is everything okay?" I asked.

"Just fine sweetheart, she just asked for a new gown. That happens when your water breaks," she said with a smile as she left the room.

Holy shit, I thought as my eyes widened.

Next fucking thing I knew, the docs were in and out of the room, checking Alice, giving her the epidural. That was interesting because I wanted to hit the smug bastard that was checking out her ass. Part of his profession my ass.

I had just barely called the family before Alice was ready. When I came back into the room, they were getting her ready to push. This had to have been the hardest part, for her obviously, but for me definitely. Granted, she said she was feeling the pressure rather than the pain, I still felt useless. But after an hour of Alice pushing and damn near breaking my hand, we finally heard it. The wailing of our son.

"Jackson Charles Whitlock was born on March fifth, at eight twenty-three in the morning," I read aloud as I looked at the email I was sending Chris over at People Magazine.

"Don't forget how much he weighs JT." Bella said from beside Alice, who was holding Jackson and talking with him.

"Right, shit..." I said mainly to myself as I tried to figure out where to put it in the email. "Oh fuck it. Okay so I put here, 'Jax, or JC as he's been called by a majority of the family; was eight pounds, four ounces and twenty one inches long. He has a full head of black hair and bright blue eyes. While there is a debate as to whether he looks more like mom or dad, it is obvious that he has dad's nose and mouth, but mom's eyes.' Does that sound good?" I looked up to see everyone paying attention to Alice and Jackson.

After getting no response, I typed in a quick note telling Chris to contact us if he needed anything else for the announcement and hit send before handing Bella her blackberry back. I climbed into the bed next to Alice and saw Jackson staring back at his mom with his wide eyes. Alice was talking softly to him as she gently brushed his hair. I looked up at her to see a beautiful smile on her face and tears in her eyes.

"You did great baby," I told her before kissing the side of her head.

"Oh look he knows daddy's near!" Bella squealed when Jackson's eyes moved in my direction.

"Actually Bells, I'm not close enough for him to see me." I said softly looking up at my cousin, who was sitting on the other side of Alice. I heard Edward chuckle as she rolled her eyes at me.

"What-ever JT. Just because that book you read said that, it doesn't mean it's true. I bet you anything Jax is a smart cookie; after all he's got Alice's genes." She teased.

"Do you wanna hold him?" Alice asked, looking at me. I smiled and shook my head just as the door burst open and a flurry of pink and brown flew at the bed.

"Daddy!" Jordan squealed when she reached me. I laughed and picked her up to sit in my lap. "Is that my brother?" she whispered. Alice smiled and nodded. Just then Jackson yawned, getting a giggle from Jordy.

I carefully slid out of the bed, leaving Jordy with Alice and Bella as I reached out for Jackson. Alice kissed his forehead softly before handing him over to me. I gently placed him in the bassinet they brought in for him and pushed it close to the bed. I felt someone hug me from behind and laughed.

"What's a matter sissy?" I asked as Rose put her head on my shoulder.

"You're a good daddy and I'm hormonal, so leave me alone while I hide behind my big brother for once."

I turned to face her. "Rose, you're gonna be a great momma, I know you're scared too." I said as I wiped the tears from her face. "And you got Emmett, who believe it or not, I think he's gonna make a great daddy too. It'll be fine." I smiled at her as she nodded.

"God," she breathed. "You two definitely make beautiful babies." She said shaking her head as she looked down at Jackson. I went to say something to her but my attention was pulled away by Bella.

"Jazz!" She shouted in a whisper. I looked over to see her pointing at Alice and Jordy. Jordy had her arms wrapped around Alice as she smiled up at us, while Alice was passed out asleep.

Three days later, it was time to bring Jax home. Alice got a kick out of Jordy telling her just how many times I had to double check the car seat base in the Jeep. I just rolled my eyes but couldn't help but smile. We're a family and I couldn't believe it was all real sometimes.

Once we got the rest of the balloons, flowers and various gifts -all from fans- packed away into Emmett's Jeep, we were just waiting for the final okay to leave. Moira came in with her clip board and a smile.

"Who's ready to play baby bingo?" She joked as she verified the number on Jax's ID anklet and compared it to what was on file. She then asked Alice to read off her number, which matched Jax's. "Well, it looks like it's time for the Whitlock's to get out of here. About time too, I'm getting tired of seeing blondie." She teased before saying her good-byes. A few moments later she brought a wheel chair in for Alice, stating it was hospital policy.

And now here we are at home, both my girls are passed out asleep as my son stared at me. The DVD menu for the video Jordan had picked out had cycled through for the fifth time; at least I think it was on five. But I couldn't take my eyes off the tiny human in my arms.

I knew he was so tiny and fragile, but something about him made me think he was gonna be far from it as he grew up. Already I could see a defiant streak in him. The way he would narrow his eyes when Alice or I changed him made it clear he was plotting. A fact he proved twice already.

Jackson wiggled in his blanket all the while looking at me. I wondered what he was thinking. Was I what he expected in his father or did he picture someone else? Was he wondering why everything was so strange, bright and loud compared to the home he had before? Or was he just wondering why the hell I kept looking at him.

And why was I looking at him so much? Because quite simply, I was amazed by him; I was amazed that Alice and I were able to create him and that he was living proof of the love, hope and dreams we shared.

Jackson managed to wiggle his arm out of the blanket swaddled around him as he yawned. I chuckled softly as he made a soft sound of contentment now that his arm was free.

"Well if you don't like boundaries now little man, I'm scared for your teenage years." I joked as I went to put him into the bassinet by our bed before climbing back in it for a nap.

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The next couple of weeks went by in a flurry. We were still getting baby gifts from fans; I especially liked the knitted cowboy boots from a fan in Hungry named Olivia, but they were tied with the intricate blanket knitted by a group of girls called "Unicorns Unlimited". We were doing P.R. stuff for the band and even Alice had a mini photo shoot to do at one point. Leaving me the fun task of playing Mr. Mom for the day.

Yeah there's a reason why Alice uses those damn burp cloths.

We looked forward to the moments of peace, but between the calls from the school about Jordy's outbursts of foul language and Jax's bizarre sleep schedule they seemed rare, but when we got them; they were the best parts of the day.

Well almost.

Alice and I couldn't have sex. Not yet. A fact that, I think, was driving us both past the brink of insanity. But it didn't stop us from acting like crazy teenagers when a kiss in bed or a touch in the shower turned into more.

I will be a very happy man when I'm finally able to fuck my wife again.

But there were also moments when the family was together and it was peaceful, like right now at dinner for example. It wasn't extravagant or anything, it was just a simple spaghetti dinner, well breast milk for Jax, but that didn't matter. There was no chaos or drama and I was grateful.

I had also been doing a lot of thinking, which I blame Momma for, about what would happen to the kids if anything happened to Alice and me. I knew she could tell I was over thinking something, when in true Alice form she would give me the eyebrow and when I told her it was nothing she'd scoff and roll her eyes. Right about now in fact, was when I received the eye roll.

"Alright Jazz spill, you can't bu-" she stopped herself before looking at Jordy then back at me. "Kid a kidder."

I shook my head. "Alright, but don't laugh. I've been thinking about the future, like what if something happens to us... what happens with the kids?" It was a legitimate concern. With the way we travel for the band and everything, you never know.

Her eyes widened for a moment as she processed what I was saying. "I dunno," she said softly.

I chewed on my lip as I thought it over. I knew what I wanted to do, but I didn't know if Alice would go for it. "I think we should get 'em baptized. I know we ain't exactly church folk," I snorted as I noticed my accent was stronger than usual. "But I think that way, if something happened we would know that Bella and Ed have our backs." I said Bella and Edward's names so fast I wasn't sure she understood. I wasn't sure what her reaction would be to me assuming she would want that, so I diverted my gaze to my plate as I played idly with the spaghetti.

"Well, they'd take them regardless baby," I looked up to see her smiling at me as she placed Jax over her shoulder to burp him. "But my mom has been pestering me and Ed and I were baptized... so I guess why not?" She finished. Huh, I see the mother's are in on this together again.

"You don't think it's shitty that I want Bella and Ed to do it over Rose and Em, do you?"

Jordy looked up from her coloring book. "You owe us a dollar Daddy," she said sternly.

I smirked at her, ever since Alice brought home the 'swear jars' Jordy has been catching every slip I made so she and Jax could get money. "I'll pay the jars in a bit baby girl, my wallets in the bedroom."

Alice smiled at Jordy before answering me with a shrug. "I dunno. Rose might not take it so well." I nodded, she was probably right.

Surely we were bound to hurt someone's feeling since this involved my sister and Alice's brother.

"You think? I figured between Emma and Em she's gonna have her hands full without our two... and when I compared the two couples, I figured Bella and Ed were the best choice cause of their relationship and all..." I shook my head. I had been thinking about this a lot, and out of the two couples Edward and Bella were both more mature than Rose and Emmett were. Alice and Bella were similar in the way they handled things like Jordy's nutrition and rules. Whereas Rose spoiled her beyond all reason. Granted Edward was wrapped around Jordy's little finger, but I knew he'd keep her safe. And I know he'd do anything for his sister and nephew. "I guess I need to talk to everyone first huh?" I asked sheepishly.

"Well no, I see what you are getting at but yeah, we really need to talk to everyone first."

I nodded as I pushed away from the table, "Yeah, I just hope Rose doesn't get pissed, cause I'll be damned if I'm gonna be the reason she's stressed." I said laughing some as I got up. Rose was ready to give birth to their daughter at any moment and she wasn't shy about telling everyone she wanted zero stress so Emma could come out when she was ready, not before.

"Daddy! That's two!" Jordy exclaimed as she tossed her crayon down dramatically.

"What? I didn't say one that time," I defended.

"Oh Jazz," Alice laughed as she shook her head. "Yes you did."

Not helping darlin'.

I shook my head at them as I went down the hall to the bedroom. "Damn is not a bad word!" I muttered.

"That's another one Jazz!" Alice called back.

Crazy super hearing wife.

I snorted at my thoughts as I came out of the bedroom and looked in my wallet. Well shit, all I have is two fives and a ten. These kids aren't even in high school yet and they're breaking me!"I ain't paying for that, it's not a bad word."

Jordy leaned back in her chair and folded her arms across her chest giving me a look that was too much like her mother's. "Can I say it then?"

When the hell did my six year old princess start sounding like a smart ass teenager?!

Alice gave me a smug look as she raised her eyebrow at me.

"Damn it all to hell..." I muttered as I put a five in Jordy's jar, then followed suit with Jax's. I shook my head and faced Jordy. "The only time you can say that is when you are referring to the structure beavers build. Now eat your dinner." I informed her taking the coloring book back. Normally we didn't mind her coloring when we had dinners like spaghetti. We noticed she was eating faster than she should so the coloring helps her slow down a bit.

"Then you need to pay the piper baby. I figure with your mouth we can pay for both kid's college education," Alice teased.

I snorted as I took my plate to the kitchen. "Then it's a good thing they didn't hear your mouth last night." I said smirking at her as I came back to the table. Alice glowered at me as she stood up with one passed out little man.

She came over to me and softly said, "You are so paying for that tonight mister," before sauntering off to the den to lay Jackson down.

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Rose and Emmett actually understood why we would choose Bella and Edward to be Jackson and Jordan's God parents. Rose even went as far as saying that this officially makes her the cooler aunt.

That's why right now we are standing in the church that apparently Carlisle's family had been a member of for a while. Bella was laughing at me as I tried to keep my tie away Jackson.

"Here baby," Alice said softly as she tossed it up over my shoulder. I smiled at her as she kissed Jackson softly on the head.

Jordy was preparing for her ceremony as Edward stood close by. Bella had joined them and I found myself relieved that they agreed without hesitation to do this.

I found out from Momma about mine and Rose's baptism and apparently Charlie had held our hands as she and Daddy Hale watched. Momma said that by allowing Charlie to stand with us, he was being officially blessed to watch over her babies if things where to happen to her.

Bella's eyes locked on mine as the minister said his blessing and anointed Jordy. I could tell by the look in her eyes that she was thinking about Charlie. I gave her a slight nod and I could see the weight lift off of her.

Yes Bells, Charlie is proud of you. I told her silently.

When the ceremony was done, Jordy beamed up at her God-parents before running to sit next to Alice. I laughed slightly as she smoothed out the white dress Bella had picked out for her.

It was Jackson's turn so Alice and I walked over to the basin. We must have been a sight to see. Alice and Bella in matching dresses while Ed had a cream colored vest to match Jackson's ensemble, then me with my tie over my shoulder. I handed Jackson to Bella so his blessing could begin.

He didn't like the minister at all, giving him the best 'Popeye' look he could muster as the minister poured the water over his head. I felt Alice squeeze my hand as Jackson opened his mouth, both of us anticipating the scream that was sure to follow.

But instead he made a noise similar to a snicker. I think it's too early for him to be laughing but the noise was enough to make the entire family start laughing. Of course Jackson's timing was perfect because as soon as the minister announced him as a son of God, he snickered.

"Hell on wheels," I heard Bella snicker softly.

"Just like his daddy," Alice added.

God help me.


Robs: *sitting in a beach chair, looking sadly out at the horizon*
K: *tilts head* Robs?
Robs: I'm kinda sad, K.
K: Why?
Robs: Coz One More Shot is almost finished.
K: *sighs* Yeah, it's a shame the next chapter is the final time we get Ali and all her Mrs. Whitlock glory...
Robs: Yep. That it is. *tosses rock into the sea* Well, that and the Epilogue. *sighs*
K: and Jazz's last chapter... so that's what 3 more postings?
Robs: *nods sadly* But I guess there is a silver lining to every cloud.
K: *smirks* Could we be talking about a couple of cocky little shits *eyebrow*
Robs: smirks back Yes ma'am!
K: and Gavin Rossdale... *looks off dreamily*
Robs: Oh dood. HOT! *laughs*
Jay: *Glares at K & Robs* Fucking hell! First Mary now you two?! Let me guess you want to bone the Admiral as well?
K: *nods and grins*
Robs: Well, he is pretty hot there Mr. Jasper sir.
K: *snorts* He aint in uniform, and you need to get over it Jay. don't you have a girl to bend over a desk or something?
Jay: *rolls his eyes, flips K off* Talk to you girls later *winks at Robs*
Robs: Dood, he's fucking cocky if he thinks.... shit... *takes off after Jay*
K: Yeah so there you have ladies and peens, as sad as we are to say good by to OMS it will be over come chapter 34 *sniffle* but as you see... We have more in store *waggles eyebrows a la Emmett style* Bye ya'll we love you! *runs after Robs* Dood!!! Don't challenge him HE WILL DO IT!