(Jacob's POV)

I watched Natalie sleep bellow me, seeing how beautiful she was. I couldn't believe how in love with her I was, but I just knew that I had to keep her with me. She was everything to me, and, even if Paul wanted to treat her like shit, I would treat her like a queen. She was going to believe that she was worth everything.

I slowly got up under her and lay her down softly. I had to call Paul and ask him to babysit; I knew that Natalie needed the night off.

I pulled out my cellphone and dialed his number. It took three rings for him to answer.

"Hello?" he answered.

"Hey, Paul."
He paused. "What's up, Jake?"
"Not much. Hey, can you watch the girls tomorrow? Natalie needs a break."

"Ummm, yeah, sure. What time?"
"Around like four," I replied.

"Okay." He paused again. "So you and Natalie?"

"Yeah. I'm sorry."

"You shouldn't be. She was never mine, and at least you found yours."
"Thanks, Paul. I'll drop the girls off at around four."
"Alright, sounds good."
"Bye."

"See ya."
I hung up the phone and sighed. I was so happy that I was taking Natalie out, but I didn't know how to tell her I loved her. She seemed so confused and upset; I didn't want to make it worse, but I knew I had to tell her. She was my everything.

(Paul's POV)

Rachel was sitting next to me when Jacob asked me to babysit. I automatically agreed, and she said she was fine with it, but I could see in her face it wasn't okay.

"What's wrong baby?" I asked, placing one hand on her knee and wrapping my arm around her shoulders.

"I don't know," she whispered. "I want you in your girls' lives, but, at the same time, I wish I was the first mother of your children."

I sighed. "I know, baby. Trust me, I do too." I put my hand on her stomach. "You really are. Natalie isn't the mother; she's just a keeper to me."

She nodded and kissed me. "I'm glad you're babysitting the girls though. Everyone deserves a little break."
"Yeah, I guess." I let out a loud sigh. "You're the only woman for me, Rachel, and I hope you know that."
She smiled. "I love you."

"I love you too baby."
I had never been so confused in my entire life. Natalie was definitely the mother of my children, my two beautiful daughters, but I could never accept her as a woman that I loved, or even cared about. She never told me about the girls; why should I have forgiven her if she never told me? How could I possibly do that? She was never going to be the woman I remembered her as.

"Are you okay?" Rachel whispered.

I looked at her and kissed her gently. "Of course."
"I don't think you are. I know Natalie was important to you, and she has your daughters."

"I know, but she's not important to me anymore."
"It's okay if she is," she whispered. "I understand."

"She's not, Rachel; I promise."
She smiled at me. "I love you."

I kissed her softly. "I love you too. Everything is going to turn out great, even with Natalie and the girls in our lives. I promise everything will be okay."

She traced my face with her hand. "Thank you Paul."

I smiled. "No, Rachel, thank you."
She smiled and kissed me.

(Natalie's POV)

I heard the twins crying, but Jacob got up. I smiled softly, but kept my eyes shut. I heard him open and shut the door, and he didn't come back for a couple minutes. I murmured and rolled over to look at him.

"Where'd you go?" I mumbled.

"To change the girls," he replied, sitting down next to me. "How did you sleep?"
"Alright, I guess." I cuddled up against him. "How long was I asleep?"
"Only an hour." He held me close. "I called Paul too. He's gonna take care of the girls tomorrow."

"Oh," I whispered. "I don't want to see him."

"You won't have to," he said. "I'll have the girls ready and waiting for him. You deserve a night off."

"I'm kinda scared to leave my girls. We haven't been apart since they were born."

"I know, but you need a night off. Let Paul take care of the girls, and I'll make sure you're night off is great."
I looked up at him and smiled. "What are you planning?"

"I don't know." He sat down next to me. "Maybe dinner and a movie? Port Angeles is always fun."
"That sounds great Jacob." I rest my head on his shoulder. "Why are you such a good friend?"
"I'm always gonna be here for you Nat, no matter what. You're special, and nothing will change that."
I smiled. "Thanks Jacob."
"No problem, Natalie."
"I just want to be happy again," I whispered. "Why can't I be happy?"

"It'll take time, Natalie, but you'll be happy. I promise."
"You promise? How can you promise that?"
"I don't know." He smiled and ran a hand through my hair. "Maybe you'll meet someone who loves you and treats you right and will love the girls no matter what."
I looked up at Jacob and had never had that feeling. He looked down at me with loving eyes, and it made me feel special and amazing. I couldn't think of anything else.

Slowly, I reached up and kissed him softly. He ran his hand across my cheek and kissed me back. I stopped quickly and pulled away.

"I'm sorry Jacob," I whispered. "I'm so, so sorry."

"It's okay." He smiled. "I was just waiting for you."
"You mean that you've feel this way about me?"

"Natalie, I've felt this way since I first met you." He ran his hand slowly over my cheek again. "I know we say 'I love you' as friends, but I really mean it. I love you, Natalie."
I hesitated for a second, but it felt so right to say it.

"I love you too, Jacob."
He looked down at me. "Does that mean I can kiss you again?"
I nodded, and he connected his lips with mine. I wasn't sure what was going on, or how I could feel this way about another boy after Paul, but I knew it felt right. And I liked when things felt right. It felt like my life was actually starting to be normal.

Before anything happened, the girls started crying again. I chuckled quietly and got up to take care of the girls. Jacob came with me to help me coddle them. He looked at me with a smile as he bounced Tianna in his arms. I realized what he was talking about when he said that I would find someone who loved me and the girls no matter what; he was that someone. I saw how he looked at me and looked at the girls. I could see him in every single family moment. I couldn't exactly promise that he was going to be mine forever, but I just wanted him to be with me. I wanted him in my life.

"Wanna switch?" Jacob asked, breaking my thoughts.

I nodded, getting up. He lay Tianna down before he took Taylor from me. I cuddled Tianna in my arms and continued to watch Jacob with Taylor.

"They're beautiful," he whispered. "Just like their mommy."

I smiled, sitting back down on the chair.