Later that evening.

"So you gave me a long list of rules to follow, right?"

"Shut up." Jessica pouts and crosses her arms.

"No calling you baby, or princess. No hugging you, kissing you, or rubbing your belly and talking to the baby. And YOU, missy almost gave us away multiple times this evening!" Idris smiles.

"I said shut up!" Jessica raises her voice, as her face becomes even more pouty.

Idris chuckles and rubs her back.
"It's okay baby, nobody's perfect!
.. But hot damn are you close!" He wraps his arms around her, and carefully gives her a squeeze.

Jessica giggles and turns to him.

"Thanks!" She tickles his sides.

Idris laughs at her cuteness.

"We can have boom boom now!" Jessica smiles sweetly.

"ALRIGHT!" He lifts her up making Jessica laugh.

***

Three weeks later.

"Idris!" Jessica shouts from the bathroom.

"What's wrong?"

"Look at me!" She smiles, walking out wearing a bra and underwear.

"Oooh, you're in your knickers!" Idris smiles.

"Stop!" Jessica laughs.
"My belly popped out!" She smiles and turns to the side.

"Aw it did!"

"I might just be a little bloated but.."

"No that's a baby bump! Your stomach is usually completely flat."

"Not anymore! Having a baby at forty-" Jessica laughs. "This body won't bounce back like it did twenty years ago!"

"Jessie, you could grow an elephant trunk, and I'd still love you. You are perfect in every way. Always!"

"Aww! Thank you, cutie pie!" Jessica grabs his cheeks in her hands and places a soft kiss on his lips.

"Mmm, your chapstick tastes good!"

"You want some?  We can share!"

"Well since you're so cute, go ahead!" Idris chuckles.

Jessica hurries into the bathroom to grab her chapstick.

She then opens it and puts some on his lips.

"There!" Jessica smiles and pecks him on the lips.

Idris smiles and sits Jessica on his lap.
"Thanks, baby!"

"Anytime!" She smiles and tosses her chapstick onto the bed.

Idris then looks down and places his hand on her stomach.

"There's a baby in here!"

"There is!  Scary thing is.. it has to come out!" Jessica's eyes widen.

"Aw.  But that sweet little face will make everything better, right?"

"Right..
  I hope this baby's yours." Jessica pouts.

"Me too.. but no matter what-"

"It'll be yours anyway, I know.. I just hope it's really really yours.  I love you so much, and even though this isn't the most ideal situation, I'm so happy to be having a baby with you."

"So am I, dear.
  You know, I believe there's a test you can have done before the baby comes."

"Yeah.. I don't know, maybe I'll think about it.
  You're right though. No matter what you're this baby's father."

"I am." Idris pats her stomach, and kisses her cheek.

"But if you really are!  Oh my gosh, will it be cute! I'm so excited!" Jessica smiles.

"Me too!"

"I know deep down you're his biological father. I can feel it!  But that moment that baby comes out and he looks just like you!  Ah, that moment will be priceless!" Jessica smiles.

***

The next day.

Jessica is a nervous wreck.  Today Conner is coming home. She plans on telling him about the baby but still keeping the relationship between her and Idris a secret.

Jessica isn't sure when she'll be ready to tell her boys about their relationship. She doesn't know if she will ever be ready.

"Hey momma!"

"Hi baby boy! How was your flight?"

"It was great! How are you doing?  Has he left you alone? He's not bothering you, is he?"

"No honey.  I've been safe with Idris! He's not even contacted me since I left."

"Good! Thank you for letting my mom stay in your beautiful house, Mr. Elba!" Conner shakes his hand.

"Oh no worries! Trust me, I take great pleasure in caring for your mother." Idris gives Jessica his gorgeous smile.

Jessica blushes and looks down.

"It's been fun!"

"That's good!"

"Yeah.. Well let's get going baby!  I'm sure you're starving!"

**

The tree of them then drove to Ziah and Bradley's house.  It was Conner's first time seeing their home.

Jessica was so happy to have both of her boys back together again, but her nerves were quickly becoming worse as she thought about telling Conner he was going to be a big brother.

As the family finished off their meal, Jessica took some deep breaths to calm herself down.

"Are you okay, momma?" Bradley asks.

"Yes sweetie, I'm fine." Jessica smiles softly.

"I uh..
.. Um.. Conner?"

"Yes?"

"I have something I need to tell you.."

"Okay?"

"Um.. well.. uh.."

"Mom?  What's wrong?"

"Honey.. I uh.. well the reason your father got so angry that one day was because.."

"It's okay, mom." Bradley places his hand on her back.

Jessica takes a deep breath and says, "Honey.. Remember when you were little and you begged me to make you a big brother?"

"Yes.."

"Well.. I'm finally granting your wish." Jessica smiles.

"What?"

I'm pregnant."

"Pregnant?"

"Yes."

"Okay.. what are you gonna do?"

"What do you mean?"

"You're in your forties.  It's not healthy for you to have a baby."

"Actually, a woman in her forties can have a very healthy pregnancy, Conner." Bradley says.

"Who asked you?" Conner snaps.
"Mom, you can't have a baby, are you crazy?"

"Conner, I'm in good shape, I take care of myself!  I can have this baby, and I will have this baby!"

"I'm just worried about you.
  And what will everyone think about me when they learn I have a newborn sibling at my age?  Jesus, it's time for you to become a grandmother, not have another baby, mom!"

Jessica then completely shut down.
She folded her hands and placed them in her lap, looking down.

"May I cut in?" Idris asks when he notices how upset Jessica is.

"Stay out of it, dad." Ziah says very calmly.

"No, that's okay.  Let him talk.  Go ahead Idris." Jessica says quietly.

"I've spent the last three and a half weeks with your mother.  I've seen her afraid.. and I've seen her overwhelmed with happiness.  Your mother is a strong woman, and she can do this just as well as she did twenty years ago.  But she needs your support.  She needs all of our support.  She has been stressed for weeks just because she was so nervous to tell you, Conner.  So please don't make her feel bad.  It's not good for her to be upset right now."

Conner sighs. "Alright.  I'm sorry."

"I hoped you would be happy about the baby like Bradley was." Jessica says.  Her head still slightly down.

"I just need some time, momma.  I'm sure I will be eventually."

"I hope so..
  I know the age difference is crazy.. and I do feel bad that this baby won't have a best friend like you two had growing up.." Jessica says as her voice begins to shake.

"That's why I want you all to be supportive and at least fake the excitement.  Your father already.. behaved like the ass that he is.. and I expected that from him.  But this is still your little brother or sister!  I hope that you'll grow to love them no matter what." Jessica says as tears roll down her cheeks.

"This baby didn't ask to be conceived .. it's not their faults Conner."

"I know.. I'm sorry, mom.  Hey you know what?  Maybe having a little sibling won't be too bad!  We can teach him so many cool things!  And if it's a girl, Brad and I will treat her like a princes and not let anyone near her!"

Jessica smiles through her tears.
"You really mean that?"

"I do.. I'm sorry for the way I acted before."

"It's okay, baby.  I still love you." She smiles and wraps her arms around her youngest.