After their playtime and nap Caleb suggested some snacks so they headed to the kitchen and began to make up some snacks which ended up being a small meal instead
They fixed some bruschetta , threw together some meatballs with marinara sauce
The Delicious Smell brought life back to Sin who came out of his bedroom in his boxers

Sin came in and kissed both Caleb and Hope gave the baby a good rub and kiss too then picked up a plate and began to fill it
The three of them sat at the island to eat

" So why is Hope Naked Not that I mind I so enjoy her this way " Sin asked
" We had playtime earlier then nap then we needed food to help gain more energy for possible another round " Caleb said with a grin

" Round Two will have to wait We have an appointment with Dr Hubbard to find out what the little one is " Sin said

Both Caleb and Hope pouted but a grinned quickly came to their faces

" Yes we get to find out what we are having " Hope said

" Weston and Chandler will meet us there then we have to decide how to tell the parents " Sin told them

" It's easy Let's Tell Hensley and Xavier they can tell them We can have them hold up two poster boards" Hope said

" Hmm I think that would work "Caleb said

Two hours later Hope was laying on the exam table Dr Hubbard had the wand in hand going across Hopes Belly to get the measurements and to find out what the little one was

"Okay Since I have a feeling Sin already knows what this little one is but I am going to tell you anyway I Just want to make sure that you all want to know " Dr Hubbard said

They all said yes

" Well It's a Boy " Dr Hubbard said

" A Boy " They all repeated

" Yes and from all the measurements He is growing just right I'll print out pictures and You Hope make another appointment for your 24 week one and I will see you then " Dr Hubbard said

" Can we go by and see my kids at the school I haven't seen them since I was .... " Hope says

"Why I think that would be a great idea let me make a call and then Weston you and Chandler go get Hensley and Xavier and we will meet you at the store" Sin said as they walked out to the cars

They made their way to the school once there And parked the car all five of them walked up to the doors got buzzed in and went to the Office and waited a short time for  Mr Andrews to come in then they got to go see the kids they were out at recess

When Hope came out the door several of the kids saw her and came running to her Sin and Chandler caught them before they could bowl over Hope

" Easy Ms BlackBourne is expecting a little one so don't knock her over" Chandler said softly to them

Hope enjoyed her time with the kids they told her what they were doing in class and how they missed her when she was gone

After her time with the kids she headed back in to the see Mr Andrews about her job

" Mr Andrews I wanted to discuss my job I know it's too late In the year to come back but I would love to come back after the baby is born as a Substitute if needed I know that once he's in school I'll come back full time I didn't work this hard to get my degree" Hope said

"Lets put you in for the spring time that way it would give you time to adjust to being a new mother " Mr Andrews said

" Fine " Hope said she saw the look that Sin was giving her, She knew he wanted her to stay home for the first year but he also knew her desire to teach so this would be sort of a compromise she would get to teach but only part time

Chandler and Weston went to Pick up Hensley and Xavier so they could help pick out the items to announce the gender after the trip to the school

They met Sin, Caleb and Hope at the craft store
Half an hour later they had everything made up and ready
Before they went to the house they stopped and picked up a onesie that said If you think I am Cute You Should see My Granddaddy it was Light Blue

Making her way through the doors into her parents house she sees Papa Boone , Gabriel, Luke , Axel and Papa Corey all in the kitchen talking

" Hey Papas " Hope says causing them all to turn

"Hope " Papa Corey said as he hugged her
He then rubs her belly " Hows my grand baby doing"

" Growing and kicking  " Hope says as the baby kicks

" Y'all bring Hensley and Xavier back " Boone asked

"Yeah we did is everyone here " Sin asked

"I think so " Axel said

" Well could you bring everyone into the living room we have something to say " Chandler said

Ten minutes the family had gathered well the adults the younger kids were in school

" What did you all need to say " Mama asked

"Well Hensley and Xavier come on in " Hope said

The two of them came in with the signs and stood in front of everyone

There was cheers and Hope was pulled into a hug by her Papa Raven

"I call dibs on the nursery " Papa Gabriel yells Then adds " Wait where are y'all going to live , The cottage on St James Island isn't big enough for all of you, The apartment is to extent there just isn't any extra bedrooms "

" Well I don't want to sell the cottage , Maybe Kennedy or Berkeley would want it it's within walking distance of the beach and the school so that's two reasons why  I want to keep it " Hope says

"It's paid for Hope we can keep it and use it as a little get away for all of us we would have to set up a calendar so everyone would know who is using it through " Papa Owen said

" I can do that "Papa Kota said the ever organized Papa

" How about I work through some properties then we can look at them " Papa Owen said

" They can be fixer uppers we can stay in the apartment until it's done " Chandler said

"Have you thought of Names yet " Mama asked

The five of them looked at each other

" I know that look that's the look of we have a name but do we share " Papa Nathan said with a laugh

" Well I do have a name but I haven't talk to the guys about it yet because we didn't know what we were having so " Hope said

"What is it Mi Tesoro " Sin says

" Well I know ever since I was little I have always loved the name Theodore ...." Theo " for short or and I know Uncle Teddy will think I'm naming him after him but I'm not  really it's just a name that I have always loved " Hope said

"Mmmm I love it How about Theodore Jayson Carter " Chandler said
" Yeah we could call him TJ too " Weston said

" Well it sounds like to me you have a name now for this little one " Papa Axel said

" And Uncle Teddy will think you are but that's okay I'll set him straight " Papa Silas says with a laugh

"Papa don't " Hope says with a grin

Hope looked at all four of her men and she could see that they all agreed
" Now can someone feed me " Hope says with a laugh

Three weeks later They had bought a piece of property not far from her family and started construction on the house it was going to be a 12 bedroom 12 full baths and three half baths , one half bath near the media room , one near the kitchen and one between Chandlers and Sin's offices
There is going to be a pool with a pool house that will be a bedroom with a full kitchen and bathroom
Well it's going to be their play room it will have hidden doors that only the adults can undo
Not there won't be a play room in the house because there is and it's huge and soundproof

Now it's just over  three months the house had all the walls up things were taking shape the pool was being Dug
Hope had just gotten back from going out shopping with Pap Gabriel and Pap Victor for the baby's room she was laying on the couch arm over her eyes to block out the light more
Shopping with Papa Gabriel is Tiring especially being right at 8 months pregnant

Hope was going to rest up there was going to be a party in the evening Matthew and Devon's birthday it's a pool party with all of their friends they were turning 18 Both were going the Marines  in October they have always wanted to be a Marine so Both Mama and Papas gave their blessing and support with the Academy training they have gone through it help with it

Resting her other hand on her belly she feels little Theo roll around
She heard the elevator ding then open footsteps she knew were Chandlers

Chandler Walked off the elevator he saw Hope laying on the couch shopping with her Papas must have worn her out
He picked up the bags that she had put in the chair taking them to her room then dropping off his laptop in his room then headed back to the living room
He texted Gabriel to make sure Hope had eaten while she was out with them because she was sleep he didn't want her to miss a meal

Chandler got a response back saying she did eat and that she didn't finish the trip so they brought her home early she said something about her back was bothering her again

When he read the fact her back was bothering her again he texted Sin about it this was the third time in two days she hasn't been able to do much because of the discomfort in her back

Sin shot back a text saying she's at 34 weeks so she could go at anytime that it could be early labor she did have several contractions yesterday but they were hours apart , just to keep an eye on her make her comfortable as possible I'll be home in two hours

" Hope " Chandler says softly trying to wake her up to send her to a bed inside of the couch

He lightly shook her she opens her eyes
" Chandler "
"Yes Little Lamb how about you move to a bed instead of the couch " He says offering his hands to her

Hope takes them and he helps her stand up
" Chandler can I ask you something " Hope says as they walk to his bedroom

" Sure Little Lamb go ahead"

" How many children do you want " She asked
He looked at her gave her his sweet grin
" As many as you are willing to have I am only child so I know how it is to be the only one but you on the other hand have so many brothers and one little sister so it's truly up to you, You can have more naturally or we can adopt "

Hope smiles at him
" Have you been going through my searches haven't you " She says with her eyebrow raised

" Ha No I just remembered when we were younger you said that you would love to adopt " Chandler said

" Do you think the others would go for that idea " Hope asked

" Yes they would Hope Caleb was a Foster kid, Sin lost both his parents at 10 due to domestic Violence as you know and lived with his Grandparents,
For me I don't even talk to my parents as for Weston he does keep in touch with his Uncle but that's it "Chandler says

" Well let me get through the labor and delivery of this one and maybe after Theo turns 2 we can revisit this " Hope says

"Sounds good to me " Chandler replies