I do not own DWP I have just barrowed them for inspiration.

Monday was the day of the shoot for the children's issue, and Miranda made sure it would go as smoothly as possible. In the studio Miranda had two quiet rooms constructed so the infants could sleep or the Mothers could nurse. She had Kara the twins nanny come in along with two others hired from the same agency Kara had worked for. The timing of the shoots were spaced out so no more than two families were in the studio at one time. Anne brought her helpers who knew how to work with infants and children. They knew what Anne wanted and how to set up for her. They played soothing music for the infants and fun energetic music for the older children. Miranda made sure that no infant or child was scheduled for their shoot during their regular nap time. Miranda also wanted family shoots done so the prints could be sent as a gift.

Nigel had been a basket case imagining how the shoot would go. He had never been around infants or children before, and never planned on it either. He had no idea what to do with them. Thankfully Patricia had younger siblings and had babysat as a teenager. She kept Nigel grounded and the hired nanny's did the rest. Emily was also back at Runway for half days and she was surprisingly a miracle worker with the older children.

Kate with her eight month old boy and Jennifer with her five month old boy were first on the list. The two women walked in together.

Miranda had been waiting for them and went over to great them. "Girls it is nice to see you again. I wanted to personally thank you for coming back."

The women were laughing. Kate spoke up, "Miranda we want to thank you. We had so much fun with the pregnancy shoot we had to come back.

"Yes." Jennifer agreed. "I hope you do not mind I brought my five-year old girl with us."

"Oh yea." Added Kate. "Mom is coming in a few minutes with my seven-year old son. He had the day off from school and Mother wanted to watch the shoot."

Miranda was smiling, "No. No that is fine. I am glad to have them here. As a matter of fact maybe we can put them in the shoot."

Kate looked at Jennifer smiling. "That would be fun and I know Mother would just love it."

"Well, we have plenty of clothes in the closet for your Mother to pick from, and I know the designers have brought plenty of different sized clothes for the children." Miranda added.

Miranda took Kate to the first quiet room and showed her inside. It had a Bratt Décor Chelsea Lifetime Crib in white. There was also a rocker and changing table. "Kate here is my girls Nanny Kara. She has been with us since the twins were born. You can leave the little one with her while Nigel and Patricia help you dress."

"Miranda the room is beautiful. Now I know why Runway is number one. You think of every detail. It is wonderful." Kate gushed.

Miranda smiled. "I just hope it helps out with having the baby here.

Next Miranda took Jennifer to the second quiet room. This room had a Bratt Décor J'Ador Crib/Cradle in distressed white. There was also a rocker and changing table. Miranda introduced the hired Nanny and Emily to Jennifer. She reassured Jennifer they were capable and trustful. "They will keep an eye on the little ones while you get dressed."

"Kate was right Miranda you do think of everything." Jennifer gushed.

Miranda smiled. "I hope you enjoy this shot as much as you did your first."

By the time the women and children were dressed Anne and her assistances had everything set up and were ready to go. Andy got to the studio just in time to watch Anne start working her magic. She and Miranda sat watching in amazement on how easy it seemed for Anne and her assistances to get the pictures she wanted. Shortly after they started Goldie walked in with Kate's oldest son. Goldie was ecstatic with the idea of her and Ryder getting in on the shoot. The sets with the whole families where Miranda's favorite.

Andy had lunch with Miranda in her office. "That went very well don't you think?" Miranda nodded. "You are awfully quiet?"

Miranda frowned, "I am starting to second guess this whole idea."

"The April issue?" Andrea asked surprised.

Miranda nodded. "It is a big transformation for Runway. I may have pushed it too much. Irv is not going to be happy when he finds out. I do not want to lose everything Runway has gained in the past year."

Andy watched Miranda as she ran things through her mind. "There are a lot of movie stars, and singers having babies right now. It is a big business. A lot of designers are getting into the baby clothes industry. I have done a lot of research on it for my article. It is quite interesting how the trends are going. Another thing it is not Runway that has gained leverage with Irv it is you Miranda, YOU. You are going to lose anything."

Miranda listen intently to Andréa. She tried to smile but was still concerned.

That afternoon Maxine with three-month old Sophia and Mamie with her five-day old girl had their run. The two little girls where more than precious together. Meryl had arrived with Mamie to help out. Miranda greeted them and took them to the two quiet rooms. Meryl was excited about the prospect of being photographed with Mamie and the baby.

"Miranda, it is so good to see you again. Where is Andy? The two of you must be excited about your up coming wedding." Meryl smiled brightly.

Miranda beamed, "She will be here shortly to do the interviews, and yes the wedding is coming together nicely."

"I have enjoyed reading her articles." Meryl started laughing, "I have never read so much about fashion as I have lately. Thanks to you."

Miranda laughed along with Meryl.

While Anne was photographing one family Andy sat and interviewed the other. Then as Anne finished her and Andy switched. Andy's piece was on Motherhood and how it changed the Mother's and Grandmother's lives. Meryl was hysterical to interview. She was much more free and easy-going this time around. Andy was in journalistic heaven and her desire to have a child grew even more. The Mother's and Baby's left happy and the shoot went so well the designers let them have their outfits.

Irv was beat red as he watched the Mothers and infants walking in and out of Elias-Clarke. He followed two women with a small infant up the elevator not knowing he was in the same car as The Meryl Streep. He exited with them following them to Runway's studio. What the hell was Miranda up to now? He walked into the studio and was exacerbated. He walked over to where Miranda and Nigel were standing. What the hell – Miranda was holding a baby?

"Miranda what is going on in here?"

"Irv hello. This is the showcase shoot for the April issue."

In a raised voice Irv replied, "What the hell ba…"

Isabella began to cry.

"Shhh little one I will take care of the little mean man." Miranda rocked the infant. She quieted, looked at Miranda and smiled. Miranda snickered and Nigel almost laughed out loud.

Just then Meryl came over to the group. "I do not want to intrude but I had to thank you for the lovely experience we have had at Runway with our photo shoots. "

"Meryl I am pleased you are enjoying yourself. I would like to introduce you to the CEO of Elias-Clarke, Runways publisher. Irv this is Meryl Streep, her Daughter, and Granddaughter. They are the ones being photographed now. They also helped us out in the pregnancy issue. Remember our big issue for last year?"

Meryl smiled at Irv. "I do not usually do these kind of things but Miranda and Nigel have made it a pleasure. The pregnancy pictures of Mamie were just precious." Meryl looked up at Mamie and smiled. "She just glows with happiness. My first Daughter and first Granddaughter they are the light of my life." Meryl looked at Irv. "Do you have your Grandchildren in this?"

Irv was flabbergasted. "Uhm … no Mrs. Streep … I do not have grandchildren."

"Pity, they do make you feel young again, and my name is Meryl Streep or Mrs. Gummer." Meryl walked away leaving Miranda and Nigel just bursting to laugh and Irv so flustered he just turned and left.

Miranda looked at the tiny infant in her arms. "See Sweetheart, you just learned from the second best person on how to deal with men like that."

The infant smiled. Nigel could not stand it anymore and busted out laughing.

Serena came to claim her Daughter. "And what have you three been up to that has Uncle Nigel acting so silly?"

Miranda leaned to Isabella's ear and whispered. "Do not give it away to Mommy, it is our secret." The baby was a sleep but still smiled.

Serena shook her head. "If I did not know any better I would think we used your sperm Miranda."

Miranda arched an eyebrow, kissed the small child on her forehead and gave her to her Mother. Nigel hearing this staggered and almost passed out.

Miranda looked at him. "You going to be alright Nigel?"

He nodded.

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