Jackson pov
I'd recognise that old yellow Camaro anywhere. They've arrived. I must admit, I was quite surprised when Jethro called to say that himself, Kat and the girls are coming home for the summer festival as a family. I think Mickey was more shocked at the fact that they refused to stay with either of us, instead opting to rent the cottage by the lake.
I suppose I can see the significance in that. Kat has rented that cottage a few times over the years. The twins love playing there and swimming in the lake. She told Jethro she was expecting the twins there. The few times they've done family trips here, they've stayed at that very same cottage. Even when Jethro and Kat were with other people, they've still stayed there together. I suppose, it's a place the kids associate with fun times and good memories.
"Jethro, Katherine!" I call out and hug them both. "Katherine, you look more beautiful everytime I see you. Where's my granddaughters?" Katherine looks smashing. Very Katherine, in a long flowy top, leggings and saddles. "They found Laura and Samantha and they're off to the park, dad! They've been told to be back here in an hour" "Oh Mickey'll be here soon. He has missed you dearly Katherine."
"Yeah, I'll bet! Heard Charlie is coming home." "You bet. Michael has been about it. He is excited to have you both here. But be forewarned, he isn't happy you aren't staying with him."
"Dad," Jethro began "did you ever think that there's a good reason me and Kat are staying together? "You're together?"I ask, realising the ridiculous notion. "Nah, you can't be."
I slowly take in their relaxed stance. Katherine is propped up on a bar stool and Jethro's behind her with his hand casually resting on her stomach. My eyes go to her stomach. Which has slightly rounded out since I last saw her 3 months back in D.C. "You're pregnant?!" I ask - half shocked, half excited. Mickeys pov
"You're pregnant?!" I ask shortly after Jackson. Forgetting that my son Charlie and son in law Sam are right behind me. "Yes," Jethro confirmed. "About 14 weeks, we didn't want to say anything to anyone until we were sure." "Well, congratulations to you both." Jackson scoops my daughter and his son up in a single hug. Charlie and Sam rush over to congratulate them.
Rooted to the spot I'm in, just gobsmacked. Then I truly look at her, she's glowing and so content. Jethro is loving and caring. They seem so much in love, and less in denial than what they were in D.C three months ago. "- what do you think, Dad?" "Congratulations sweetheart, I'm truly happy. I'm gonna be a grumps again." I hug her tightly and shake Jethro's hand.
Charlie POV
I'm stunned, my sisters pregnant. To the twins daddy, a man who I've long considered a friend. Granted, I'm not as close as my twin sister. But still... Sam just holds my hand. I don't think he understands the relationship between Katty and Jethro. Hell, I'm Katty's brother and I barely understand it. That being said, I adore my sister and my nieces. It's been a year since I saw my nieces Lucy and Zoe. Man, I've missed them all. Especially Katty
"Katty, you are beautiful. So glowing." I tell her as I hug her. Again! "I'm big already, it's gonna be a big baby!" she replies rubbing her belly soothingly.
Two tall honey blonde girls come running in. "Mom, can can Samantha and Laura come over and have a BBQ with us? Uncle Charlie!" Zoe throw herself in my arms. Closely followed by Lucy "Uncle Charlie!" I picked up both the girls at once and hugged them both so tight. "Both of you are beautiful, so grown up. Looking like you're mom looked at that age, right Jethro?" "Very much Charlie, you girls are more like you're mom. Getting more beautiful everyday!" "That's coz you love her." Zoe teased. And the girls proceeded to make kissing noises everywhere.
Kat POV
"Clearly, we had planned to announce it with a bit more grace than that. Yes, Jet and I are together and we are expecting a baby. Just before Christmas, and you'll be all expected to be in D.C for Christmas at our place." "If anyone has a problem, too bad. We are done listening to everyone, it's time to start living for us. Next year, I'll be cutting back at work to focus on family." Jethro finished for me. "Well said son," Jackson said. "It's about time you two got your act together." "Well, I'm declaring now that I love Kat, always have and always will. Mickey, Charlie, I promise you both that I will never hurt her." "That is sweet Jethro, but I'm craving corn. Let's go get this BBQ set up. See you all at the lake house soon."
A/N: sorry for the long wait for the next update. Real life is getting in the way again!