I sat down next to Hailey as the boys talked to Jonah outside of Taaliya's room. They didn't allow us in there just yet, so I was sitting with all the girls. Christina was taking a nap against the chair, Isabella was on her phone and laughing at the boy's conversation. Meanwhile, me and Hailey were sitting off a little bit away from the other girls.

"So what's up?" She asked. "Hailey, there's a chance I could be pregnant." I said as I glanced up at Noah happily hanging out with his dad and uncles. "Angel, that's amazing. What's got you upset?" She asked as she placed her hand on my shoulder. "I just don't want to end up like my mom. Treating one child like trash and turning around and respecting the others. What if my life is so messed up I lose track and end up like her?" I asked. "There's no way you'll end up like her. You actually have a heart. And you're the best mother you can be for Noah." Hailey tells me. "Thank you." I calmly told her. She smiled at me and went to talk to Daniel. I leaned over and rested my elbows on my knees, resting my head in my hands.

Zach handed Noah to Jack and walked over to me. "You okay?" He asked. "Yeah. I'm just nervous about everything going on." I told him. Since we were on a small sofa instead of those uncomfortable chairs, Zach wrapped his arms around me and held me in his arms. "If you are pregnant, we're ready. Noah turned out great, I'm sure we can do that again." Zach tells me. I slowly nod into his chest.

"Hey, Corbyn and I are running to get food at chipotle, what do you guys want?" Jack asked as he handed Noah to Daniel. "I'll take the same thing as Zach!" I told them after Zach ordered. Corbyn messed with my hair before walking away. Zach laughed and fixed it for me. Corbyn placed his jacket over Christina and walks out with Jack. Daniel hands Noah to Isabella, then him and Hailey jump onto the sofa with us. "Hey!" Daniel smiles. "Hey." I laughed as Hailey messed with his hair. Zach pulled me closer to him so we could all fit comfortably. I moved so I was on Zach's lap and my legs were pulled up close. Hailey giggled as Daniel tickled her.

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Jonah smiles as he exits the room. "We want you to meet..." Jonah widely smiles. We all hop up and stand next to Jonah. He opens the door and points at me. "We want Corbyn and Angel first." Jonah widely smiles. I hand Noah over to Zach and follow Corbyn in. Taaliya smiles as we near her. A small bundle was in her arms.

Corbyn stands next to the bed and I stand right next to him. "This is Halo Corbyn Marais." Taaliya introduces. I smiled at the small girl in Taaliya's arm. "Your god daughter." Jonah finishes. I looked up at Corbyn. "Aye come here!" Corbyn chuckles and pulls me into a hug. "We figured since you two are our best friends, we should make you the god parents." Taaliya nods towards Halo. "Thank you." Corbyn and I both say with tears in our eyes. Taaliya passes Halo to me. "You already know she's going to be spoiled with Corbyn and me as the godparents. We're the lit ones in the friend group." I giggled as I held Halo. Halo cuddled into my chest. "Awe!" Jonah and Taaliya smiled at the two of us. Corbyn gently brushed Halo's cheek. Halo smiled and leaned into his hand. "She likes you!" I exclaimed. Corbyn smiles at Halo. I slowly pass her to Corbyn's arms.

Corbyn's eyes start tearing up, and so do mine. "She's beautiful." Corbyn smiled. Jonah stood beside Corbyn. "We should head out so the others can meet her." I told Taaliya, but she was asleep. Jonah brushed a piece of hair out of her face and Corbyn passes Halo to him. Corbyn and I slowly walked out of the room. Zach smiled at me and waved Noah's hand.

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Around 4 months later, Taaliya and I took the kids to the zoo. The boys joined us too. Zach and I found out I wasn't pregnant, but we decided we want more kids in the future.

"Come on, Noah! We're gonna see Auntie Liya and Uncle Jo! You wanna see some Animals?" I excitedly said as I tried to get socks on Noah's feet. "No!" He protested before jumping up and running away. Groaning, I chased him. He giggled as I caught him. "Noah, stop it." I slightly rose my voice. "No!" He kicked and screamed. "Noah! I said stop it!" I shouted. "No! I don't want to!" Noah shouts before hitting me. "Noah, you know that is not nice!" I said before swiftly picking him up and taking him towards a corner. "Mama no!" He shouts as I sit him down in the corner.

"You know you're not supposed to hit, so you're going to sit here until you understand that you should not hit people and when you apologize to me for hitting." I told him. He cried as I made him face the wall. After placing him, I made my way into the living room and texted Taaliya we would be a bit late because of Noah's tantrum. She understood since we still had to wait for the boys to get back from the studio.

The door opened and in walked Zach a few moments later. "Daddy! Help me!" Noah screamed. "Don't. He's in time out for hitting." I told Zach. Zach nodded and leaned down to kiss me. "How was the studio?" I asked. "Amazing. We wrote a new song and we should be recording it soon." Zach smiles. "Daddy!" Noah screams. "Noah, you know why you're there." I firmly said. The screams stopped. "I'm going to talk to him, I'll be back." Zach says. I nod as I lean back into the couch and close my eyes.

I heard quiet talking as Zach talked to our son. "Noah has something to say to you." I heard behind me. I opened my eyes and looked behind me to see Zach holding Noah. "Go tell her." Zach says as he lets Noah down. Noah runs around the couch and to me. "I'm sorry, mama. I didn't mean to hurt you." Noah says, pouting. "It's okay, baby. Just don't do it again." I softly told Noah as I brushed his hair out of his face. Noah nodded and hugged me. "I love you." Noah says. "I love you too. Now let's get your socks and shoes on." I told Noah. He nodded and ran to his dad, hugging his legs. "Daddy! We're going to see Animals!" He exclaimed before running back to me. Noah jumped up on the couch and let me put his socks on. "Let me do it, please!" Noah exclaims as I went to put his shoe on. I nodded and handed him his shoes. My legs straightened and I walked over to my husband. Zach wraps his arms around my waist and pulls me close to him. "I love you." He whispers in my ear. "I love you too." I softly said before kissing him.

"Mama! I need help!" Noah exclaims. "Coming." I giggled and pulled away from Zach. I quickly helped Noah with his shoes. "Ready to go?" I asked him. He excitedly nodded and ran to his dad. Zach picked him up and walked outside.