Janet's POV

I woke up early this morning and got ready for mine and Michael's brother, sister only day together. It's been years since we've had a full day just the two of us or even spent any time hanging out together like we used to. These days he just asks how I'm feeling and talks to me briefly before going back to Ocean and their kids.

After I've finished getting ready I go downstairs for breakfast and LaToya is downstairs giving Princess her bottle while the other two are on the sofa, eating cereal and watching cartoons. "Where's Michael?" I ask sitting on the sofa. "him and Ocean are asleep, so be quiet when your upstairs"

After I've finished getting ready I go downstairs for breakfast and LaToya is downstairs giving Princess her bottle while the other to are on the sofa, eating cereal and watching cartoons. "Where's Michael?" I sitting on the sofa. "him and Ocean are asleep, so be quiet when you go upstairs"

"but it's 9:30. Their always up at 6?" I frown confused. "well I thought it would be nice for them to sleep in this morning"

"but me and Michael were gonna go out today"

"they've been up most of the night with Princess. So I offered to get up with the kids so they could get some sleep. It's not easy for them taking care of three young children all day you know" she frowns "I was only asking. No need to flip out" I shrug "actually there is!" She snaps then motions me into the kitchen and closes the door so DJ and Vaeh don't hear. "mother told me about you being pregnant" she says sitting at the table. "and she told me what you asked Michael" she frowns annoyed. "don't you think your being a little bit selfish?"

"how an I selfish!?" I frown "Michael and Ocean have enough things to deal with in their lives and when they move to Miami, their gonna be alone and have to juggle work and taking care of their own kids and now your gonna dump your baby on them!?"

"Michael said he would. If he didn't want to then he'd..."

"because your his little sister and he loves you and would do anything for you and you know that. That's why it's selfish of you to have even asked, because you know he wouldn't have said no" she cuts me off. "actually he did at first then..."

"that's worst! He told you no the and you still guilt tripped him into it! This is your mistake not Michael's and not Ocean's and what you doing is selfish"

I'm about to speak when I hear DJ and Veah squeal excitedly for their daddy. "morning" Michael says groggily walking into the kitchen holding Veah with DJ my his side. "what's wrong with you?" LaToya asks noticing he looks a little spaced out "nothing, I'm fine" he mumbles sitting down. "have you just took your methadone?"

"mhm" he mumbles looking pale. "Michael, you know that stuff makes you drowsy after. The doctor told you both not to walk around straight after. Where's Ocean?" she sighs sympathetically, helping him to the chair beside me. "she's getting dressed and I'm fine I just need a min..." Before he can finish he jumps up and rushes to the sink and start throwing up and LaToya gets him a bottle of water from the fridge and goes over to help him whilst giving me death stares, when Michael isn't looking.

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Michael's POV

"why don't you sit down and relax for a minute" LaToya says softly and I do as told and walk over to the kitchen table. "why don't I take Princess shopping with me today. while DJ and Vaeh are at daycare, give you both a break?"

"you've already done enough for us this morning, we can't ask you to babysit too"

"of course you can! You guys will be in Miami soon, so you may as well take advantage of the free babysitting while you can" she chuckles slightly under her breath. "I guess spending sometime with her Auntie won't be so bad" I smile and she smiles back the same way leaving the room.

"your very quiet today. Everything ok?" I turn to Janet and she nods "I'm fine, are we still going out today?"

"of course! Where do you wanna go?" I smile "I was thinking maybe the movies or pizza or... "

"looksl what came!" Ocean smiles coming into the room holding a package and I get up and peck her lips. As she hands the package to me with the details on the house. "what is it?" Janet asks looking over . "well now the house is ready. Their starting on the decoration so we need to check they have all the right details before they start" I smile excitedly about to show her and Randy walks in with DJ "someone just puked up on the floor" he scrunches his face. "I don't feel good" DJ wines and Ocean picks him up giving him a cuddle, what is it with you boys throwing up today?" She giggles. "how did you know I was?" I frown confused "Toya told me and I told  to lay down if you were dizzy.. Now let's get you cleaned up" she turns back to DJ. "I think someone's staying home from day care today"

"does this mean we're not going out now?" Janet sighs "of course we are. We'll go as soon as Ocean comes back from taking Veah to daycare" I smile and she smiles back through pursed lips.

I'd kind of hoped Janet had forgotten about me telling her we we're gonna hang out today, not because I don't want to, I love spending time with Janet and feel like I hardly see her these days, but because I've felt really shitty since last night and all I wanna do is go back to bed and sleep.

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Ocean's POV

I feel really bad about leaving Michael with DJ while he wasn't feeling good especially when Michael feeling the same because for some reason DJ gets hyper when he's sick, unlike Michael who just wants to sleep. Lucky Janet there so she'll be able to help him out till I get back. I was supposed to be meeting with Beth today, but since DJ's sick and Michael's gonna be spending the day with Janet I called and cancelled so I could hurry back and take DJ from Michael so him and Janet can go. Even though he doesn't feel good, he still wants to take her out somewhere, because he feels like he hasn't seen her much lately because we've been so busy. I told him I'm sure she'd understand if he wanted to do it another day when he's feeling better, but he feels guilty about not spending time with her, especially with everything she's going through right now. He didn't say where they we're going, but I'm pretty sure they would have decided by the time I get back since I've been stuck in traffic for the past 30 minutes.

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Michael's POV

when Ocean left, I got DJ settled and took a quick shower while Ocean was taking Vaeh to daycare, so by the time she got back Janet and I would be all ready to go.

When I go downstairs Janet is sitting on the sofa looking upset. "hey, what's wrong?" I ask softly sitting beside her. "Ocean text you and said she was stuck in traffic"

"so why are you so upset? She'll be here soon. She knows I'm taking you out for the day" I smile and she smiles back slightly. "is there something else bothering you?" I ask softly and she shakes her head. "are you sure? Because you seem really down lately. You know you can talk to me"

"it's probably just hormones" she sighs "yeah, I remember Ocean getting like that. One minute she was happy and the next she was crying and flipping out"

"really?"

"mhm.. It was like living with the hulk sometimes" I chuckle slightly making her giggle. "your gonna go through alot of different emotions throughout your pregnancy, but it's nothing to worry about and me and Ocean will be here for you ok?" I smiles through pursed lips. "what about when you move?"

"you can call anytime day and night and we'll be calling you and you'll be coming to stay with us near the end remember? So we'll always be there for you"

"do you have any names picked out?" She mumbles under her breath "not yet. We only found out we were gonna be parents again yesterday remember? Unless you'd prefer to name him or her?"

"mother said it's best if I don't, because it'll make things harder"

"but like we said this is your choice for us to adopt your baby and you can change your mind anytime and if you have a special name picked out then that's what it'll be called"

"but what of you don't like it and decide to change it?"

"we'd never do that. I'm sure if you did pick something whatever it is will be beautiful" I smile "so what names were you thinking?"

"nothing" she shakes head "well of you do think of a name, let us know and that's what it'll be called" I smile. even though she said she doesn't have any names I have a feeling she does, but just doesn't want to say. I also think maybe she's coming round to the idea of having a baby, which is why haven't really talked about it. We were scared just like her when we found out about DJ. We didn't consider adoption or anything, but we were still pretty scared, but we quickly came round to the idea and started getting really excited about it and I really hope Janet gets that way too. Not because it'll make thing's easier for Ocean and me (although it will) but because if we're gonna do this for her and she changes her mind a few months or years down the line it's gonna be harder for everybody including the baby.

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Randy's POV

After yet another viewing of Michael and Ocean's house I come home and Michael is on the sofa watching TV with Janet. "hey, how did it go?" Michael asks and I shake my head. "how can it be so hard to sell that house?" He frowns just as frustrated as I am. I've been showing potential buyers this place for months and still nothing.

"I'm back! Sorry traffic was crazy!" Ocean says coming into the living room. "let me guess" she sighs rolling her eyes sensing mine and Michael's mood. "I really am trying" I sigh disappointed I still haven't managed to sell it. "it's fine it's not your fault" Michael shakes his head and I can see he's getting irritated. "the rumours probably don't help" Janet shrugs and I frown shaking my head slightly for her to shut up. "what rumours?" Ocean frowns confused. "nothing" I shake my head innocently "what rumors?" Michael asks sternly "it's just a stupid rumour. It's nothing"

"if it's effecting us selling our house it's not that stupid. We need that money for Miami. What's the rumor?" Ocean asks again and I sigh taking a deep breath. "since you both left, alot of your old neighbours and people around that area have been drawing their own conclusions to why you all just disappeared"

"and what are people saying?" Michael frowns. "well..."

"they think you beat Ocean to death and ran away with the kids" Janet cuts me off. "what the fuck!!?" Michael snaps "obviously I told them it wasn't true and I said you just decided to move, but you know what people are like once their hear gossip and stupid rumors and with nobody seeing either of you, they tend to believe it more"

"so we're gonna have to go their" Ocean says shakily and I shake my head. "you don't have to..."

"yes we do" Michael cuts me off "we're never gonna sell that place of we don't" he sighs "I'll come with you both and if it gets to much you can both just wait in the car" I suggest softly seeing the nervousness in their faces. "so when's the next viewing?" Michael asks. "in about 20 minutes. I just came back because I left their details"

"But we were gonna go for pizza" Janet cuts in. "and we will. It'll only take and hour, we'll go then" he smiles at her "wait what about DJ? We can't take him with us" Ocean cuts in. "can't Janet watch him?" I point out "would you mind? We'll only be and hour" Michael asks her and she nods. I can see she looks upset about it, but of she'd kept her mouth shut about those stupid rumours then they wouldn't be coming anyway.

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Michael's POV

"this place is perfect" the woman who's come to view the house says looking around while her husband is going through some questions with Randy. "I have to admit I was a little hesitant about viewing this one. I heard the last owners that lived here were a young married couple with children and... Awful things happened here" she awkwardly says that last part "well nothing bad ever happened here" I lie "really because I heard the husband murdered..."

"me and my wife who you spoke to a minute ago own the house and as you can see we're both very much alive and so are our kids" I cut her off then turn to see if Randy and the guy had finished talking yet. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to..."

"it's fine. me and my wife are moving to Miami with our kids and that's why we're selling this place" I smile through pursed lips, feeling myself getting even more pissed. And she smiles back awkwardly and finally shuts up talking and continues looking around.

*

"thank fuck that's over" I sigh once the couple leaves "that went pretty well. The guy seemed really impressed with the place" Randy smiles then looks at me concerned. "are you ok? You kinda trembling a little"

"I'm fine. Where's Ocean gone?"

"I think she went to the bathroom. Are you sure your..."

"I'm fine! I just wanna get the heck out of here already!" I snap and walk upstairs to get Ocean.

"Ocean, c'mon we can go" I shout coming upstairs and she doesn't answer me. And I start looking around "Ocean where are...." I pause when I see her standing motionless in our old room. "Ocean" I say softy walking over to her and she suddenly jumps and starts screaming trying to hit at me "Ocean! It's me. Relax" I say calmly grabbing her arms to stop her swinging at me and she begins sobbing "Ssh.. It's ok, we can go now" I whisper trying to calm her down. "see! I knew you guys shouldn't have come" Randy sighs sympathetically seeing what's just happens.

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Ocean calmed down shortly after we left the house, but still seems really quiet. "probably best I go myself next time" Randy mutters from the drivers seat while Ocean and I are sat cuddling in the back. "did you take the methadone this morning?" Ocean asks out of nowhere "yeah, I took it the same time as you remember, why?" I frown confused "you seem to be trembling a lot" she says concerned "I'm just not feeling good today is all" I smile through pursed lips "we're due the next dose soon so I'll take it when we get home. Are you feeling ok now?" I ask changing the topic and she nods "stop the car!" I shout and Randy quickly pulls over confused as I open the door and start puking, yet again. "you ok?" He asks concerned and I nod "I think you must have picked up DJs bug" Ocean says as I get back in the car. "I'm fine" I groan sitting back in my seat "is this better?" She says rubbing her hand softly on my stomach and I nod closing my eyes, hoping to get some rest the rest of the drive home.

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We get back and DJ is running around the living room and the whole place in a mess and Janet isn't here "daddy! Mommy!" He squeals rushing over and I pick him up. "I'm glad one of you is feeling better" Ocean smiles taking him from me seeing the uncomfortable look on my face trying to hold him "mommy I'm sleepy"

"let's go put you down for a little rest then" she smiles at him "where's Janet?" I ask and DJ points to the kitchen and I storm over to the door.

"Janet! What the fuck!?" I snap and she's sitting at the table looking through the folder I left on the table this morning "I was just looking at..."

"we asks you to watch DJ not sit in here and read!. DJ was alone in the living room and the house is fucking mess. We were only gone an hour!"

"he wanted to play with his toys. I was gonna pick them all up once he went for a nap" she shrugs "their all over the place and why were you letting him drag everything out and..." I'm cut off when I hear Ocean scream and a loud bang and run to the stairs. "Ocean! Are you ok!?" I ask shakily rushing to her and she's at the bottom of the stairs "I'm fine.. I.. Um.. I tripped.. On something" she mumbles groggily holding her head and the corner of her eye is bleeding. "baby we need to get you to the hospital" I say helping her up then turn to Randy. "will you watch DJ and..."

"don't worry I'll sort everything, you just concentrate on her" he cuts me off "my arm really hurts" Ocean mumbles then winces and holds her side as I help her up. "it's ok baby, I'm gonna take you to the hospital"

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after the doctor did an X-ray and some other tests he said Ocean had a cracked rib a sprained wrist and a slight concussion and we're now sat waiting for a nurse to come before we can leave. "How much longer is this gonna fucking take!?" I snap to myself pacing around the room. "can you please stop yelling?" Ocean groans "I'm sorry baby, I'm just so pissed right now. I can't believe how stupid Janet was leaving DJ to drag his toys all over the place like that!"

"it's not all her fault. I wasn't looking where I was going"

"no it's not. they shouldn't have been on the stairs in the first place" I frown she's about to speak when the one person I really didn't want to see walks in. "what the fuck are you doing here!?" I frown turning to Sherri. "I'm a nurse. I work here" she frowns back at me. "So what happened this time" She says sarcastically. "I fell down the stairs" Ocean mumbles, still groggy from hitting her head. "she fell down the stairs?" She says sceptically raising and eyebrow at me "yes! She fell down the stairs!" I sigh rolling my eyes knowing exactly where this one is going.