"Honey, It's okay.  I forgive you, and the little chunkers forgive you.  Don't be upset.  It's okay!"

Conner sniffles and looks into his mother's eyes. "I love you, mom."

"I love you more.  Now wipe your tears.  I hate seeing my boys cry." Jessica wipes his cheeks.

Just then Bradley walks out of the store with two shopping bags.

"Ooh you found quite a bit, huh?" Jessica smiles.

"I bought a few things for the twins.  I hope Ezekiel doesn't mind, but I went a little overboard on Azariah.  She's our first little sister! For all of us!  The only girl is definitely going to be a spoiled little Princess!"

"Aw you're so sweet!"

"Thanks." Bradley chuckles. "Con, I also bought some stuff for your boy.  My nephew!  I'm gonna be an uncle, ma!" He smiles.

"Aww!  What a fabulous uncle you'll be, baby!"

"Yes and you'll be the most stunning grandma ever!"

"I'm gonna try my best!" Jessica laughs and rubs where the twins were kicking.

"Look a her with that big ol' belly.  Not your average grandma to be, huh?" Bradley laughs and rubs his hand on her bump.

"Hah!  I was a young mommy, so it makes sense I'm now a young grandma."

Conner looks down as the two speak.  He wanted to scream.

***

Halloween.

The Elba/Murphy family is back in Minnesota.  Tonight they are going to Bradley and Ziah's Halloween party.

"Babe, this costume idea was perfect!  I'm a Mummy!" Jessica walks out dressed as a mummy.

"I told you you'd look adorable!" Idris places his hands on her waist and kisses her belly.
"Isn't mummy a cute mummy?" He says making himself laugh.

"Aw aren't you the sweetest?  You look very handsome in your costume, daddy." Jessica smiles.

"I knew you wouldn't be able to resist me in this cute little outfit."

"I say we ditch the boys' party and I unwrap my piece of dark chocolate right now!"

Idris smiles as Jessica squeezes his very muscular arms.

"As much as I'd love to devour my hot piece of vanilla cream, I must wait until we return."

Jessica immediately started laughing.

"That's what you are, my love."

"I love that, it's cute!  And we're gonna have the most beautifully made chocolate and vanilla babies!"

Idris laughs. "Yes we will.  I love you so so much, and I'm so happy I get to have babies with you."

"I've never been happier.  I love you, my Iddy bear."

The two then share a slow passionate kiss.

**

Later that evening.

"The party is going really well, isn't it love?"

"Mhm!  Idris, I've eaten so much, I don't think I can move from this chair."

Idris looked down to Jessica and couldn't help but chuckle down to her.  She looked up to him with a very uncomfortable look on her face.

"Aw you little baby!  I'm here to help you whenever you want to get up."

"Thank you, honey." Jessica pouts.

Idris wraps his arm around her and Jessica lays her head on him.
"Darling, I was talking to Conner and he seems rather.."

"He's blue." Jessica says.

"Yeah, why?"

"His daddy was like that right before I had Bradley.  I need to talk to him." She sighs.

"Looks like he's coming over here.  You want me to give you two some privacy?"

"No baby, you can stay." Jessica softly rubs his thigh.

"Hey." Conner sits beside his mother.

"Hi love.  Are you okay?"

"Yeah.."

"No you're not.  Talk to me."

"I swear, everything's fine."

"Little boy, I know you better than anyone else on this earth knows you.  I'm your mother.  Now tell me what's bothering you."

Conner sighs and decides to stop hiding it.  She was going to find out sooner or later anyway.

Jessica reaches over and grabs his hand.

"So um.. I know now isn't the right time to tell you but.. I can't keep it from you any longer."

"What is it?  Are you okay?"

"I'm fine.  It's about the baby."

"Is he sick?  What's wrong?" Jessica sits up.  Her heart began to beat faster from the panic she felt.

"No!  No, he's perfectly healthy, it's just.."

"What is it?  Is he not yours?  Tell me!" Jessica raises her voice a bit.

"He's mine but.. Abri and I have decided to put the baby up for adoption."

"WHAT?!"

"We're not in love.. we're young and.. we just weren't ready for him.  It's what's best for everyone.. it's what's best for him.."

"Those are Abri's words, not yours.  Where is she?  Where is that little skank?" Jessica pushes herself up to stand.

"No mom, don't!"

"You will not tell me what to do!  Conner, do you want this baby?"

Conner sighs and looks down. "I want what's best for him."

"Do You Want This Baby?" Jessica leans in closer to him.

"I-I.." Conner looks down.

"Look me in the eyes and tell me you do not want this child."

"Mom, stop.  Don't make me do all that."

"That answers my question.  Where is the whore?" Jessica straightens up and turns to find Abri.

"Mom!"

"Sweetie, why don't we wait until we're not around Bradley and Ziah's guest's." Idris softly places his hand on Jessica's arm.

Jessica quickly pulls away. "Stay back if you don't want in on this.  I'm gonna kick her ass, Idris, I am!"

"Stop it, that's enough.  You're pregnant!  You're going to make yourself sick, now stop!"

Jessica looks up to Idris.  She was heated.

"You do not tell me what to do when it comes to protecting my boys."

"Honey, I'm not telling you how to parent.  I just don't want you hurting yourself or the babies."

Jessica pauses and looks him dead in the eyes.
".... I'm gonna kick her ass.  If you don't wanna watch then go sit in the car and I'll come out when I'm done."

"Oh Jessica." Idris sighs and rubs his temples.  This woman gave him a headache!