Ocean's POV 

It's been a few days since what happened with Michael and his mother. I've seen her a few times but she hasn't spoken to me. Even though Michael threatened to tell Joseph about Janet, I'm still worried she'll say something to my parents.

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Like every morning I head downstairs into the kitchen and like every morning my mother is stressing out trying to feed DJ. "I can do that" I say walking into the room "Ocean I'm perfectly capable of feeding a baby!" She snaps "and so am I! Incase you forgot DJ is my child!" I snap. It's been like this for days now every time I ask to do something with DJ she practically bites my head off. "Well incase you've forgotten I'm the one with custody because you clearly couldn't look after him"

"Well you wouldn't have custody if you'd just sign the damn papers already!"

"I'm not discussing that right now" she shakes her head "when then? You always say 'we'll discuss it another time' but when exactly are we going to discuss it! DJs my kid and I want him back!" She turns raising and eyebrow at me "when you show me your responsible and able to care from him then we'll discuss it ok!?"

"And how am I supposed to show you that when you won't even let me do anything?" She's about to speak when my father walks in "what's all the shouting about?"

"Oh, nothing... Just Ocean being and ungrateful little brat and throwing a tantrum yet again" my mother sarcastically says. "It's not ungrateful or throwing a tantrum to want my own kid back!" I shout "look maybe we should discuss this another time, your mother had enough on her plate with work right now" my father tries to calm the situation "no! She always says we'll discuss it later and we never do!" I snap at him "I'm his mother and I shouldn't have to ask permission to bathe or feed my own baby. I'm sick and tired of all these stupid games and having to jump through hoop with all her stupid rules just to get ONE DAY a week with DJ!"

"As long as I have custody and your living under my roof then you'll obey my rules and if you don't like it that pack your things and leave!" I'm about to speak but she cuts me off "and which rule exactly is it you don't like? Wouldn't be the one about Michael would it?" She says folding her arm smirking slightly. "No! It's about ME having to ask permission to spend any time with MY son!" I yell. "Look I said we'll discuss it later and we will" my father says sternly.

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After yet another argument with my mother I head off to go and see Michael.

"It's like we're never gonna get him back" I sob onto Michael should after telling him everything that happened. "And I do everything she's told me and it's still not good enough..."

"Listen to me" he says sternly cupping my face in his hands "your an amazing mother and we will get him back" he tries to reassure me "but what if she never gives him back... What if this just her way of finally taking him away from me" I sob "she tried to do it when he was born then when she called protective services and now... Now she has custody" I start crying all over again and he pulls me tighter into him. "We're gonna get him back I promised you we will. She can't take him away. Just because she has custody now doesn't mean shit! He's still our son and nothing and nobody will ever change that"

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Carson's POV

Once Ocean has left for school I decided to speak with Jessica alone. "So what was that really about?"

"I already told you" she shrugs carrying on dressing Duncan. "I should really take him shopping with me. His clothes are getting a little small" she sighs "No! Ocean needs to take him shopping for new clothes because she's his mother and she has a job and she can pay for her own child" I snap at her. "She works a few hours a day after school, it's not enough to support a child" she rolls her eyes "but she's working and she's trying that's the main thing" she doesn't answer me and picks up Duncan giving him a tight hug "were you even listening?" I frown "of course I am" she rolls her eyes clearly not paying attention. "Don't you think it's kind of weird Duncan being called Jackson instead of Thompson?" I shake my head confused "what the fuck does that have to do with anything?"

"I'm just saying.... Seems weird him having a different last name to everyone else in the house. It's like he's the odd one out" she shrugs "he's a half breed with teenagers for parents of course he's the odd one out!" I snap irritated she's not listening to a word I'm saying "and as for his last name! Who cares? His fathers last name is Jackson and obviously that's why Ocean gave him the same last name. Nothing we can do about that" I shrug. "Well actually" she smiles "it's really easy to change your last name. Like when we got married all I had to do was go down to the courthouse and..."

"You can't change his last name" I roll my eyes "your not his mother so unless Michael or Ocean take him down there. Which is unlikely"

"Maybe Ocean doesn't know that you can..."

"What the fuck is wrong with you!!!!" I yell cutting her off "she's not stupid if she wants her son to have the name Jackson then that's her business so unless you want another screaming match with her like you did this morning then I suggest you don't even bother bringing that up.... And another thing it's time you started letting Ocean take more responsibility for that kid. He was only meant to be here temporarily and it's been months! Why don't you just sign the fucking papers already!?"

"Because she's not ready to care for him! And when I feel she is, then we can talk" she shrugs. "You have to give him back sometime... He's her baby" I point out for the millionth time "not if she keeps acting like a spoiled little child I wont be and what exactly is she going to do huh? She 17, doesn't have her own home and she only works a part time job"

"She's 17 now but what about next year when she's 18 and she can get her own house. what are you gonna do then? And what about Michael? He's already 18 and once he gets a good job and a home who's to stop him taking the kid?"

"Michael has a restraining order so he can't come near Duncan or Ocean" she smirks confidentiality "which Ocean can drop anytime she wants" I smirk back sarcastically "if you keep going on like this your just gonna push her straight back to Michael and once their both 18 and have a secure home there's nothing stopping them taking him... And if that happens. I guarantee they'll never let you see that kid again if you keep acting like this?" she's about to speak but I cut her off "if you really wanna keep Ocean away from Michael and become a good mother like you said then you'll do as I say and give her more responsibility" I turn leaving the room and head to work before giving Jessica a chance to reply.

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Michael POV

We're driving back from the doctors and Ocean is still pretty quiet. Obviously she's had issues with mother for a long time but, for the last few days they've been arguing a lot. "This is supposed to be a happy day" I nudge her trying to lighten the mood. "Maybe I shouldn't have said anything" she mumbles "what!? You had ever right to say what you said" I frown "but what if she kicks me out because of it?"

"As far as she's aware you haven't broken any of her stupid rules so she can't" I shrug. "But what if..."

"She won't" I cut her off. We get to a red light and my phone starts ringing

"Hello?.... Yes ..... I'm on my way!"

"DJs in the hospital, he stopped breathing again!" I quickly say to Ocean turning the car around and speeding the opposite direction. "What!!!? Why did anybody call me?" Ocean panics checking her phone "the batteries fucking dead!" She snaps slamming her phone on the floor.

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When we get to the hospital we quickly rush to where DJ is and a nurse is there checking him over. "What happened!?" Ocean asks as I pick him up from the bed holding him close to me.

The nurse explains that while he was at daycare he stopped breathing while he was taking a nap but he's ok now. "Did anyone explain to you the first time this happened that it could happen again?" She asks softly and we both nod. As Ocean and I are talking to the nurse about his sleep apnea the door slams open and Jessica starts yelling. "What the fuck are you doing here!?"

"I came to see my son! I got a call saying he's been rushed in here!" I snap back at her "and you!" She turns to Ocean "and you can pack up all your stuff and get the hell out of my house I warned you if you have any contact with him your gone!"

"But I haven't! I got a call from the hospital telling me DJ was here and Michael got here after me!" She lies and Jessica shakes her head "you honestly expect me to believe..."

"I called them" the nurse mumbles timidly "you what!!!?" Jessica yells at her making her jump slightly "I'm the one with custody not THEM! You call me! I shouldn't have to hear it from the daycare staff"

"I'm sorry but their names were on the records so I..."

"Well he isn't allowed near either of them so you can put that on your records!"

"maybe it's best if you leave" Carson turns to me. "I'm not going anywhere" I shake my head "I came to see my son"

"Either you hand me back my grandson an leave or I'm calling the fucking police and have you locked up!" Jessica yells. I'm about to speak but Carson takes my arm trying calm the situation "look, you've seen Duncan and you've seen Ocean. And you've seen there both ok so maybe it's best you leave now. You don't want to get yourself in anymore trouble now do you?" I sigh and knowing he's right. I can't risk Jessica throwing Ocean out and leaving DJ with neither parents.

I give DJ a cuddle and kiss his forehead and Jessica walks over "I'll take him" she smirks putting her arms for me to hand her DJ but I frown walking over to Ocean and handing him to her "now you be good for mommy... I love" I smile kissing him one last time before I leave.

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Ocean's POV

Once Michael leaves my mother turns to me. "I made a deal with you! I told you of you ever...."

"But I already told you I wasn't with Michael... The nurse called him" I cut her off "oh please! That's bullshit and you know it do you think I'm stupid!?" I'm about to answer when my father cuts in "Jessica! The nurse just told you she called both Michael and Ocean" he says sternly. "If I ever see him again your gone do you understand!?" She snaps taking DJ from me.

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The ride home is completely silent and for once I'm actually grateful for it.

As soon as we get home my mother gets DJ out of his car seat and is about to head upstairs "Can I take him in bed with me" I mumble and (shocker!) she shakes her head "after what's just happened you can't...."

"Ocean's his mother and if she feels Duncan sleeping in bed with her is for the best then that's where he's sleeping" my father says sternly. I glance over at my him surprised. This is actually the first time he's stuck up for me since DJ was born. "But what he wakes up during the night?" My mother frowns "Then, I'll see to him" I smile through pursed lips. She's about to say something but my father raises an eyebrow giving her a stern look. "Fine! But don't be crying to me because he's keeping you up all night" she scoffs handing him to me.

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I get upstairs and snuggle up with DJ making sure he's comfy then text Michael.

To: Michael
I'm sorry for not sticking up for you at the hospital Xx

To: Ocean
It's ok, it only would have made it worse. Are you both ok? Xx

To: Michael
Better! Xx

To:Ocean
? Xx

I take a picture of me and DJ snuggled up in bed and send it to him.

To:Ocean
:D Can't wait to see you both on Saturday. I have a very special day planned xxx