After speaking with Conner, Jessica walked over to her car.

When she got in she slammed the door and groaned.

"What's wrong?" Idris asks.

"My back hurts."

Idris turns to her and Jessica pauses for a moment.

"What? Drive!"

"What did he say?"

Jessica sighs.
"I just don't understand his sudden concern about Hank! I know that's his father, but it's such a slap in the face since Hank has done shit for him! I raised those boys alone! Now he's siding with him! He thinks the baby should see him IF the baby is his!"

"Why would he want you to send him over there knowing he's abusive?"

"I don't fucking know! I told him to worry about his son and I will worry about mine!  I'm so tired of it!"

Idris places his hand on her belly.
"I'm sorry, baby.  Let's just enjoy this pregnancy and not worry about all that.  Let's enjoy this belly while it's here." He says lightly scratching her bump.

"That's all I want.  This is our first pregnancy together.. also our last, don't get it twisted." Jessica looks over to Idris making him laugh.

"I love you, Jessie bear."

"I love you too, Iddy." Jessica smiles as Idris reaches over to kiss her.

***

One week later.

"Hey, do I look cute, babe?" Jessica walks into his office.  She was wearing one of his tshirts.

"Hey baby." Idris smiles softly.  "You look beautiful."

"Thanks!  I'm wearing your underwear too." Jessica lifts her shirt above her belly.

"Oh look at that." Idris chuckles.  He then places his hands on her belly.

Idris places two kisses on her bump, then lays his head on it.

"What's wrong, baby?" Jessica rubs her hand on his head.

"My father just called.."

"Is everything okay?"

"My mum had a stroke."

"Oh no!  Is she okay?!"

"She's stable but.. I don't know, it's a stroke!  That's never good."

"Are you gonna go see her?"

"Yeah.. I just hate leaving you."

"I'm going with you."

"Sweetie, I would love that, but I don't know if you going to London is the best idea right now."

"Why?  I'm only twenty four weeks!  Don't let the belly fool you, love!  I've still got a long way to go!"

"Are you sure?  That's a long flight."

"It's okay.  I want to be there for you."

Idris guides her onto his lap and kisses her cheek, while wrapping his arms around her.
"I love you."

"I love you more."

"Thank you for wanting to come."

"Baby boy!" Jessica grabs his cheeks in her palms. "I'm your girl!  I want to be there for support.  You can't go all alone.  Besides, your family is my family now, right?
.. Or is it too soon to say that and I just scared you?"

Idris laughs and nods his head.
"Honey." He places his hand on her bump. "We're having babies together, it's not too soon!"

"Oh right!" Jessica giggles.

"Goofy girl." Idris softly brushes the tip of his nose against hers before softly kissing her lips.

***

A few days later the couple flew to London.

"How's mummy doing?"

Jessica stretches her back out. "Mummy is okay!" She smiles. "A little sore, but nothing a back rub won't fix."

"A back rub you will get, my darling." Idris smiles and kisses the back of her hand.

"Thanks!  But first let's go see your mommy."

Idris sighs. "Let's."

**

Idris and Jessica walk in hand in hand.

"Idrissa!" His father smiles.

"I forget that's your name." Jessica says quietly.

"Heh!  Yep, that's my name..
  Hello Dad, how are you?  How's mum doing?"

"I'm hanging in there.  Your mother is doing okay.  She'll make it though, but the recovery will be hard.
  How are you, Jessica?" He smiles.

"I'm doing well, Mr. Elba!" Jessica hugs him.

"How are the babies?"

"Growing!" Jessica chuckles holding her belly with both hands.

"They're growing so much. dad." Idris said.  "Jessie is doing a wonderful job."

"Aw!" Jessica smiles and very softly taps his arm.  "I'm trying my best." She giggles.

**

Later that evening.

"Your mother looked good, Idris.." Jessica climbed up on their bed and began rubbing his shoulders.

"She looked horrible." Idris says.

"Honey, my aunt had a stroke when the boys were young, and she didn't look as good as your mother did.  And my aunt made it through just fine!  She's gonna be okay, I know she will."

"I hope so.. I mean that's my mother.  How can I live without my mother?"

"Aw baby.." Jessica pouts and kisses the top of her head.
"Your momma is going to be okay.  She's going to get better, and be here to love on these sweet babies."

"I hope so."

"She will!"

"Thanks..
  This back massage feels really good by the way."

"I know how to make it feel even better!" Jessica says with a smile.

"How?"

"Switch positions!"

Idris chuckles. "I did promise mummy a massage."

"Yes you did!" Jessica says cutely.

"Okay, let's switch."

"Yay!"

***

A week in the hospital has done Idris' mother extremely well!
Today she is going home.

"Mrs. Elba, you did it!  You're going home!"

"Thank God!" She said in a weak voice.

Jessica laughs. "You can rest comfortably in your own bed!"

"Yes!"

Idris smiles and wraps his arm around Jessica's waist.

"I'm just so happy to see you smiling again." Idris says.

"Aw, Idrissa.."

"I know you still have a long road ahead of you, but the progress we've seen just this week is incredible.  Jessica, you were right!  She's going to be okay." Idris smiles down to Jessica.

Jessica wraps her arms around his waist and smiles up to him.
"I told you!  I'm always right!"

"You better learn, son."

Idris laughs before turning back to Jessica and kissing her on the lips.

"Mm.. Hey tonight, it's me and you.. and also the two little party crashers, of course!"

Jessica laughs and looks down to her bump.

"We're going on a date tonight!"

"Woo!  We can't wait!  They're wiggling with excitement." Jessica giggles and places her hand on her stomach.  "A date in LONDON!" She laughs.  "LONDON, BABY!!"

***
You guys!  I started another story!  I know, I already have way too many, but.... Quarantine!
Anyway, it's called, "Trapped".  I'd really love it if you checked it out and let me know what you think of the first chapter.  I am going to try and update tomorrow!

Like always, thank you for reading!  Stay safe<3