It's not time

Once Jessica was hooked up to the IV Danny called the house.

"Yeah?"

"Well hello to you too, Sam."

"What's up?"

"Your mother's in the hospital."

"What! What's wrong?"

"She's dilating, so they've got her on an IV.  We're hoping it'll be enough to stop the labor."

"Oh my gosh, how did this happen?"

"The doctor says its stress."

"Stress?  Why is she stressed?"

"Really, Sam?"

"I've gotta get over there.  I have to talk to her."

"It's fine, just tell you brothers.  I'll keep you guys updated."

"I'm going over there!"

"Alright.  Just please don't say anything to make her more stressed, please." Danny says that last part in a low voice.

"I won't."

**

"How are you feeling, honey?"

"Okay.. They're not as close together as they were."

"Well that's good.  I told you she'd be fine."

Danny places his hand on the part of her belly that was not covered by the fetal monitor.

"What are you doing trying to get out early?  Huh?"

Jessica chuckles and Danny continues.

"Mommy has made it nice and cozy in there, and feeds you numerous times a day, how could you wanna leave?"

The baby kicks Danny's hand.

"She's telling me to shut up, isn't she?"

"I think so!" Jessica nods and laughs.

"Well you need to listen to me!  Stop trying to make an early appearance.  You're definitely not like your mommy, because your mama is Always late!"

"That's true!" Jessica giggles and smiles softly.

They hear a soft knock on the door, followed by Sam entering the room.

"Hi."

"Hey Sam.  Come on in." Danny says.

Sam walks to Jessica's bed and grabs her hand.

"What?" Jessica says coldly.

"Mom, I'm so sorry.
I didn't mean for this to happen.  I didn't mean to make you so upset."

"Samuel-"

"No, don't.. Just listen.
I just want you to know that I'm sorry.  I know I was wrong.  I promise you I'll do better.  I'll get a job, I promise.  And I'm sorry about what I said to Danny and Grayson.  I know that was wrong of me, and I wish I could take it back."

Jessica just stares at him and Samuel breaks down.

"Mom, I'm so sorry!  I'm so scared.  Please be okay!"

"I'll be okay, Sam."

"What about the baby?  If something happened to her, I couldn't take it."

"So far she's doing good.  I was only dilated half a centimeter, so I hope they'll be able to stop it.... We have hope."

"Well that's good.
Mom, I hope you know how sorry I am.  I swear that I'll show you that I can be a good father, brother, and son."

Jessica smiles softly and places her palm on Sam's cheek.

"I know, baby.  The only reason why I push you so much is because I know you can do it.  You have your daddy's blood."

"Well the both of you are pretty great.. I know I can do it."

"I love you, baby."

"I love too, mom."

Jessica's smile grows and she gives him a kiss on the cheek.

Samuel stands up and turns to Danny.
He swallows hard and walks closer to him.

"I'm so sorry for the way I acted.  I'm sorry that I said Grayson is not your son.  I'm just.. *Sighs* There was no reason for me to act that way, and I'm sorry."

"Well thank you for apologizing, Sam.  I have to admit, that really did hurt me because I thought we were closer than that.  But I understand what you're going through, I do... and I know that you didn't mean it."

Sam gives him a small smile and holds his arms out for a hug.

"Awe!" Jessica pouts.

"What's wrong, sweetie?" Danny asks.

"Nothing.  You two are just so cute!"

Danny chuckles and walks over to her bed.

"How do you feel, honey?"

"I feel better."

"You think it's working?"

"I hope so.
I really hope the doctor checks me soon, I just want to know."

**

Half an hour later the doctor walked in.  This time it was her regular doctor.

"Jessica!  What are you doing here?!  It's not time for this baby girl to be born yet!"

"Well she's stubborn!" Jessica giggles.

The doctor chuckles and puts his gloves on.

"Alright, let's have a look."

Sam was sitting in the corner with his head in his hands.

"Alright, I have some good news and I have some bad news."

"What's the bad news?" Jessica asks.

"The bad news is you're gonna have to continue seeing me for your monthly appointments, the good news is, your baby girl is gonna be just fine and in her mommy's tummy for a while."

"Oh thank you, Jesus!" Jessica places her hand on her chest, and takes a huge sigh of relief.

"Thank you so much, doctor." Danny says.

"No problem.  We're going to keep you over night just to monitor you, but if everything's okay you can go home tomorrow morning."

"That's great!  Thank you so much."

"So she's okay?" Sam stands.

"She's okay!  I knew she would be." Danny smiles.

"I'm just so relieved."

"So am I." Danny kisses Jessica's forehead.

"I'm gonna call George and tell him everything's alright."

"Okay, thanks, baby."

Danny kisses her hand and leaves the room.

"I'm glad everything's okay."

"Your baby sister is a stubborn little thing, but at least we know she's a good listener." Jessica chuckles and rubs the top of her belly.

"Hah.. Yeah.
Do you need me to do anything?  I can go pick up Grayson."

"That would be a big help.... But I don't know, he was pretty mad at you this morning."

"I feel so bad."

"I'm sure he'll be over it by now.
Just go pick him up and take him to grandma Dorothy's.  I'll call her and let her know what's going on."

"I can watch him."

"No honey, that's okay.  Just go home and relax."

"Mom, me relaxing is what got us all into this mess. Besides, I need practice! James and Caroline have that party tonight, and I don't wanna be home alone."

"Alright. Well call us if you're having trouble with him. If you need help, I can send Danny home."

"No mom, I've got this! Just don't worry."

"Okay. I'll try..."

"I'm gonna show him just how good of a big brother I can be! I'm gonna take him to chuck e cheese, then we can go home, give him his bath and put him to bed."

"Just like that, huh?" Jessica chuckles.

"Yeah, I've totally got it! Bye mom! Bye, sis." He bends over and kisses her belly before kissing Jessica's head, then taking off.

Danny walks in and Sam says, "Bye Danny!" He grabs his arms and kisses his cheek, then runs out.

"What was that for?" Danny looks at Jessica with a confused look.

Jessica laughs and nods her head.
"He's being helpful."

**

"Hey Grayson! Did you have a good day at school?"

Grayson narrows his brows at Sam and holds his teacher's hand.

"You're not my mommy or daddy!"

"I'm his older brother. I have my id, if you need to see it." Sam's face turns red.

"Heh! No, that's okay, dear. I know who you are. Your mother called and told me you were picking him up today."

"Oh okay. Grayson, come on, bud. I have a surprise for you!"

"Ms. Fuller, I don't wanna go with him."

"Awe Grayson, not, honey?"

"He's a meany head!"

"Heh.. That sibling love it just great, isn't it?" Sam chuckles.

**

After Sam finally got a screaming and crying little boy into the back seat, he drove to chuck e cheese.

When they got there Sam went to the back seat and talked to him.

"Gray, listen to me.. I'm sorry about this morning. Danny is your daddy.. You have two."

"I know that. My real one is daddy Sam."

Sam smiles softly.
"Yeah.. That's right, bud."

"He's in Heaven, but he told my in my sleep that he sent me my new daddy.. Danny!" Grayson smiles when he shouts Danny's name.

"Did he?"

"Mhm!" He nods.

"That's pretty cool."

"Yeah... Sam?"

"What?"

"Why did you call me dumb?" He looks at him with a cute innocent little face.

"Grayson.. I'm so sorry about calling you that mean name. I feel really bad."

"You should!" Grayson says as he slaps his hand across Sam's face.

"I deserved that."

"Yeah.
Don't tell mommy I did that!" He points his finger at him.

"I won't, Gray." Sam chuckles.

"Where is mommy?"

"Um.. Mommy is at the hospital."

"Oh no! Her is sick?"

"No, she's all better now!"

"Is sissy sick?"

"Nah man, sissy's fine! She's in there just chillin.. Kickin mommy in the tummy."

"She's funny when she does that!" Grayson laughs.

"Heh, Yeah!"

"Where's daddy?"

"Daddy is with mommy and the baby."

"When are they coming home?"

"Tomorrow morning."

"Oh no! But what about me?! My mommy and daddy are gone!" Grayson grabs his cheeks and shows a look of panic.

"Shh, shh, it's okay. You're gonna stay with me tonight."

"Oh no!"

Sam can't help but chuckle at the concern in his little brother's face.

"It'll be okay.  We're gonna have fun.  Do you know where we are?"

"No."

"Chuck e cheese!"

"No way!!"

"Yes way!" Sam plays along.

"Ah!  Get me out!  Get me out!" Grayson kicks his legs and tries breaking free of his car seat.

"I've got ya, bud!"

**

"Did you like your pizza?" Sam asks Grayson who had pizza sauce all over his face and uniform.

"Yeah!"

"I can tell! *Laughs* Come here, let me clean you up."

Sam sits him on the table, and cleans his face.

"Your son is so cute!" A girl walks over and smiles.

"Haha!!  That's not my daddy!  That's my brother!" Grayson cracks up and points to Sam.

"Oh!  I'm sorry!  Well you're a cutie, little guy."

"Thanks!  I know I'm cute cause my mommy says I'm cute!"

"Haha!  Well your mommy is right!"

"Daddy says she's always right!"

"I'm sure that's true. *Chuckles* Well I better let you two go.  Nice meeting you two."

"Nice meeting yo-"

"I'm Grayson!  And that's Sam." He points and kicks his legs accidentally hitting Sam in the chest.

"Well it was very nice to meet you both!"

"BYE!" Grayson smiles and waves.

"She was pretty, wasn't she, Gray?" Sam asks once the girl leaves.

"Hey don't say that!  You're gonna be a daddy!!" Grayson gets upset and pushes his chest.

"Alright, I'm sorry!" He chuckles.

"I wanna play games!  I wanna play games!"

"Alright, let's go.
But first!"

"What?!"

"Do you promise to stay right by my side and NOT run off?"

"I promise." He nods.

"Okay, let's go." Sam stands him up and Grayson immediately runs off.

"AHHHHHH!" He screams with excitement.

"Grayson! You promised!"

"You called me dumb!" He yells not even slowing down.

"Where does he think he's going?  I have his tokens." Sam mumbles to himself and chuckles.

**

"Are you ready?  Please say yes."

"No!  I want to wait to see CHUCK-EEEEEE!"

"Alright, we can go see him, take a picture for mommy, then we're out of here."

"No, then we play more games."

"You're out of tokens."

"Buy more." Grayson smiles.

"Gray.. I am this close to-"

"IT'S CHUCK-E!!!!!!" Grayson just ignores Sam and runs past him.

Sam takes his picture and Grayson says, I'm gonna send this to my mommy and daddy!  Buh-bye, Chuck-e!
Sam, let's go home!" Grayson says stomping past him and towards the front.

"Haha, yes sir." Sam chuckles.

**

Danny and Jessica POV.

"Awe Danny, look!  Grayson's at Chuck e cheese!" Jessica smiles and shows Danny her phone.

"Look at the little mess! *Chuckles* He's such a ham."

"I know. Oh gosh, he's probably gonna give Samuel a hard time tonight... I wish I could see it." Jessica laughs.

"Heh!  Me too."

**

"Okay Grayson, bath time."

"No baths!"

"Yes, Gray. You need to get in the bath, you're dirty!"

"No I'm not! You are!"

"Grayson, please."

"You can't catch me! You can't catch me!" Grayson runs.

"Grayson, please!"

Grayson doesn't answer, he just laughs hysterically.

**

"Okay, bath times over."

"No! I wanna stay!!"

"Grayson, you didn't even wanna get in! You screamed bloody murder when I put you in the tub!"

"Well now I don't wanna get out!"

"Grayson, please? It's time for bed"

"No bed!"

"Grayson!" Sam whines.

"Don't be a baby." He nods.

"Grayson, if you don't get out now then I'm gonna leave."

"Okay.
Leave!" Grayson smiles.

"I will!"

"Bye!"

"I'm going!" Sam stands up and walks out of the room.

Grayson continues playing in the water and Sam comes back in begging him.

"GRAYSON, PLEASE GET OUT!!"

Grayson just cracks up laughing at him.

"You're funny, Sam!"

"Thanks.." Samuel looks at him with a blank face.

"You're welcome!"

Sam chuckles and says, "Okay, this time I really am going. I mean it!"

"Bye bye!" Grayson smiles and waves.

"I just hope you don't mind the monsters."

"The monsters?" Grayson's eyes widen and he looks around the now empty bathroom.

"Sam.. Sam?!"

"I'm not Sam! I am the monster!!!" Sam uses a deep voice to scare his little brother.

"AHHHHHH! Go away!!"

"Not unless you get out of my bathtub!!"

Grayson let's out a piercing scream, and cries as he climbs out of the tub, then slips and falls.

Sam's eyes widen and he runs back in.

"Grayson!" He quickly picks him up.

"Ahhh! I hurt myself! DUMB MONSTER!"

"Gray, there is no monster, it was just me! I-I was just being funny." Sam chuckles and smiles nervously.

"That's not funny, DUMB SAM!!" He shouts as he kicks his legs and hits Sam as hard and as many times as he can.

"I hurted myself!! I'm's bleeding!!!"

Sam takes a sharp breath in and sees blood on Grayson's leg.

"Ah man, it's getting on my shirt!"

"Good!" Grayson says rubbing his leg on Sam.

"Come on, let's go clean it up and put some clothes on you."

"I hitted my head!" Grayson rubs it.

"You hit your head too?"

"Yeah!" He says smacking Sam in the head.

"Oh gosh, I'm gonna be a terrible father!"

"Yes you are!" Grayson makes a face at him.

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