So what do you guys think should happen with Donald Palmer? Please leave your ideas in the review section. Thanks- Sissy

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Jamie was loading the dishwasher when Brooklyn crawled over and pulled herself up by holding the dishwasher door. She reached her little hand in and grabbed a spoon. She banged it on the door happily then waved it in the air for her Daddy to see. Jamie smiled and took the spoon from her.

"That's yucky Brooke."

She looked at him confused. She then tried to climb onto the door. Jamie grabbed her and settled her on his hip.

"You are a little trouble maker."

She smiled. Eddie came down stairs with the other girls. She set them down by their toys and smiled at Brooklyn.

"Are you helping Daddy?"

She smiled and looked at Jamie. "Dada, dada!"

He chuckled and kissed her cheek. Eddie handed him a dirty glass before going through their mail. She sighed when her cell rang. She glanced at the screen before answering.

"Hi Mom."

She listened for a few minutes before Jamie heard a dramatic shift in her voice.

"What?"

He turned and saw the pain and horror on her face. She sank onto a counter stool. She ran her hand through her hair as she spoke.

"When?"...Are they sure?...okay."

She set her phone down and put her head in her hands. Jamie set Brooklyn down and walked over.

"What's wrong?"

She lifted her head and tears were streaming down her face. "My dad died."

He sighed and wrapped his arms around her. She cried into his shoulder for a few minutes before wiping her face. Jamie sat down next to her.

"What happened?"

"My mom says he had a heart attack."

He nodded. "Does Wade know?"

She nodded and then looked at her girls. Currently they were fighting over a musical turtle toy. She spoke without taking her eyes off of them.

"He was suppose to be getting out next month. He kept talking about how he was going to make everything up to Wade and I. He just wanted to get to know his granddaughters and now...he'll never get the chance."

Jamie kissed her forehead. "Eddie your dad was a very flawed human being but he loved you. Everything he did was to give you and Wade a better life."

She nodded. "I know. But...it doesn't make it right."

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Eddie was off the next few days. Jamie saw her crying randomly, forgetting things, and just seeming dazed. He woke up Sunday morning like always and started getting dressed for church. Since Eddie wasn't Catholic she rarely went with him. He looked at her asleep and sighed. He walked over and gently nudged her awake. She blinked and looked around.

"Are the girls okay?"

He nodded and sat down. "I think you should come with me."

She cocked her brow. "To church?"

He nodded. "They have a nursery for the kids to stay during mass. Besides Grandpa would be over the moon if you came."

She thought for a minute. The look on his face was hopeful. She finally nodded.

"Okay."

She slid out of bed and stepped into the shower. When she emerged from their closet a few minutes later she was fully dressed. She looked at herself in the mirror on the back of their bathroom door. She was wearing a navy fit and flare dress with a gold bow belt around her waist, gold gladiator sandals, and gold stud earrings. She stepped into the nursery and stepped into their closet. She was looking through their clothes when she heard a little voice.

"Mmmma!"

She looked out and saw Addie pulling herself up using the side of her crib. Eddie walked over and smiled.

"Look at your crazy hair Sissy!"

Addie pulled at her hair and smiled. Eddie changed her diaper then carried her into the closet. She grabbed three light blue gingham poplin dresses. She woke up the other girls and got them all dressed. Soon they were all wearing their dresses with white knot sandals. She slid white rosette headbands onto Addie and Josie's heads but Brooklyn's hair was hanging with golden curls. Eddie played with her soft hair and gathered it to the side. She twisted her bangs and secured them with a light blue bow barrette. She then adjusted her curls around her face. She smiled.

"Aww Brookie you look so pretty."

The baby smiled and then tried to eat her baby lotion bottle. Eddie carried them downstairs one by one. Jamie loaded them into his car. When they reached the church Eddie carried in Brooklyn while Jamie carried Addie and Josie. Jamie spoke to one of the men handing out programs and he directed them to the nursery. The girls went in easily and were quickly distracted by the new toys. When Eddie and Jamie walked into the sanctuary Jamie quickly found his family. They sat down and Henry looked surprised.

"Eddie this is a welcome surprise."

Jamie shot him a look and he went quiet. Eddie sat down and watched as the alter boys lite the candles at the front of the church. She found herself staring into the fire dazed. She barely heard what the priest was saying. When mass was finished she stood with Jamie's family and followed them out. She and Nicky went to the nursery and collected the girls. An older lady who appeared to be a nursery worker walked over to Eddie with Addie. She smiled at Eddie.

"She's a little Doll Baby. Just so sweet."

Eddie grabbed Addie. "Really? She was good?"

"Very well behaved. All three are really. You should bring them to our Nursery school. I help run it. You drop them off for a four hours two days a week. It helps socialize them with other children."

Eddie nodded and accepted a flyer from her. "I'll bring it up to my husband."

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The day before Eddie's father's funeral Jamie walked into the kitchen and found Eddie staring at something on the counter. He grabbed a water bottle out of the fridge and looked at her curious.

"What's that?"

She glanced up. "Information about nursery school."

He raised his brows. "Nursery School? They're not even one yet."

"They will be next month."

"But still..."

"But what? I have to go back to work at some point. I can start on the days they have school and then we can put them in daycare."

He made a face. "I'm sure my dad can get you more time off."

She rolled her eyes. "Jamie I want to go back to work. As much as I love the girls I need to be around people who have no idea what Baby Einstein is."

He laughed and sat down next to her. He looked at the pamphlet and had to admit to himself that it was probably for the best.

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