At the end of winter, Lena's pregnancy had progressed further, and excitement filled the air as the couple prepared for the arrival of their first child. One chilly morning, Jaakko accompanied Lena to an ultrasound appointment, eager but nervous to see their baby again. The technician smiled warmly as she adjusted the equipment, guiding them through the images on the screen.

"There we go," she said, pointing to the screen. "There's the first baby."

Jaakko blinked, his brows knitting together. "The first?"

The technician chuckled. "Yes. You're having twins. See? Here's baby number two."

Lena gasped, her hand flying to her mouth as her eyes welled with tears. Jaakko stared at the screen, his mind racing to process the news. Twins. Two babies. He reached for Lena's hand, squeezing it tightly.

"Twins," he whispered, his voice tinged with awe and a hint of panic. "That's… wow."

Lena laughed softly, brushing a tear from her cheek. "Wow is right."

The rest of the appointment passed in a blur, and by the time they left the clinic, Jaakko was still grappling with the enormity of the news. Later that day, he met up with Ilmo for lunch at the Oh Deer Diner in Bright Falls, a cozy spot they both enjoyed.

Ilmo was already seated at their usual booth when Jaakko arrived, his leather jacket draped over the back of the seat. "You're late," he teased, gesturing for Jaakko to sit.

"Sorry," Jaakko said, sliding into the booth. "It's been… a day."

Ilmo raised an eyebrow. "What happened? Everything okay with Lena?"

Jaakko nodded, a small smile tugging at his lips. "Yeah, more than okay. We had an ultrasound this morning."

"And?" Ilmo leaned forward, his curiosity piqued.

Jaakko took a deep breath. "We're having twins."

Ilmo froze, his eyes widening. "Twins? Like… two babies?"

"Yep."

A grin spread across Ilmo's face as he leaned back in his seat. "Well, damn. That's big news. Congrats, man."

"Thanks," Jaakko said, his smile faltering slightly. "I'm excited, but… I'm also terrified. What if I mess this up? What if I'm not a good dad?"

Ilmo reached across the table, clapping a hand on Jaakko's shoulder. "Hey, you're going to be a great dad. Look at everything you've done already—Coffee World, the club, keeping it together after everything we've been through. If anyone can handle this, it's you."

Jaakko chuckled, his tension easing slightly. "Thanks, Ilmo. That means a lot."

"Besides," Ilmo added with a mischievous grin, "I'll be the cool uncle. You'll have me around to back you up, teach them how to ride bikes, and spoil them rotten."

Jaakko laughed, shaking his head. "I'm sure Lena will love that."

They spent the rest of the lunch talking about the future, with Ilmo offering plenty of unsolicited but heartfelt advice. By the time Jaakko headed back to Watery, he felt more confident about the journey ahead, bolstered by his brother's unwavering support.

That evening, as he sat with Lena in their cozy trailer, Jaakko couldn't help but feel a deep sense of gratitude. Their life wasn't perfect, but it was theirs, and with their growing family, the future looked brighter than ever.