June 23rd-

Albert, Sarah, and George all came in for the week to celebrate the twins birthday. It was going to be a little weird not having her sisters in town to celebrate. Jessica expected herself to feel guilty, but she knew there was lots of anger and drama lingering between the three of them and she just preferred to not deal with it, pushing it all aside.

Danny came back from the airport with the three of them. While Dorthy went to see Albert Jessica greeted her Sarah and George until Albert went looking for Jessica.

"Dad, I'm so glad you're here." Jessica says hugging her father tightly as he walks into the apartment.

Albert quickly glances at Jessica's profile. There was no doubt in his mind that he had noticed a change in her. He could tell how tired and drained she was. Her stress was visible.

"My sweet girl, I've missed you." He says kissing her cheek.

Jessica looks into her fathers eyes and suddenly she had the urge to cry. Albert could easily read her, he knew it was coming. He quickly took her hand and took her out onto the front porch.

"Come sit..." He says sitting on the steps leading up to the front door.

Jessica wipes her tears and leans into her father. "I'm so glad you're here."

"I've been wanting to see you, Jessica. It's been a very long time. I've been worried for you."

"Don't worry about me." She says shaking her head

"It's my job to worry... you've been through so much. And a lot more is to come. You're under stress, you're scared..."

"I am." She cries

"Just let it all out." He says rubbing her back

"I feel as if I'm constantly being defeated... With the wedding, Scarlett, and this baby... this baby that I didn't even know was inside me. It's eating me alive! How could I have not known, dad? I'm a mother, I should have known! I killed my child... we could have had another baby, but no! I never got a chance to bring this baby into the world. It just hurts so bad. And Danny, he's broken too... but we haven't talked about it like we should. It's almost like he can't even look at me the same." She suddenly gets frustrated and clenches her fist with rage. But her father released the pressure of her fingers going into her skin and holds them tight to his chest.

"You can still love that baby, Jessica. It may not be here but it's somewhere... Don't blame yourself or think your killed this baby, because you didn't. No one blames you but yourself... you can't beat yourself up over something was could not have been avoided. As for Danny goes, he's probably under just as much stress as you, trying to catch a breath. You'll get through it all... Scarlett will be okay, Wyatt will be okay, you and Danny will be okay."

Jessica bites her bottom lip and puts her head down. "Ann and Jane..."

"Don't worry about them right now. Worry about your kids and yourself. Focus on staying positive and having a clear and happy view for the future." He smiles

"It's hard to have a clear and positive view. With Scarlett, we don't know what is in store. There may not be a solution. If there is a long lasting one, it would be surgery. But she's only two. How can you put a little girl through that?"

"It's going to be tough, you'll be out there for a while."

"I know... but thank you for taking Wyatt with you guys back home."

"We love our little guy, and Scarlett too."

"I just hope these doctors know what they're doing. Our ones here said surgery, if they say surgery then, god I don't know how I'll react. Her medicine has changed her. She's so aggressive and sad. It's almost like she's not all there. I'm ready to have my little girl back."

"And I am too..."

//-//

That night Sarah, Jessica, and Dorthy went out for a bit just to take from stress of Jessica. Especially since their trip to Maryland was quickly approaching. Albert, George, and Danny were on twin duty for the night.

"So how is life back in Minnesota?" Jessica asks Sarah

"It's busy... work has been hell, but other than that, fine." Sarah was doing great. But for some reason she didn't want to talk about how great life had been. It made her feel guilty.

"That's great! That things are going well." Jessica smiles

"Sarah, did you tell her?" Dorthy says bumping her arm

Sarah clears her throat and tries to avoid what Dorthy wanted Sarah to share.

"What?" Jessica smiles

"Well, Evan and I are trying for a baby..." Sarah says

Jessica gasps and pounds her fist on the table. "Oh Sarah, really?"

"It's been really hard... but I have faith!"

Jessica begins to tear up then stands up and hugs her. Ever since the wedding ordeal, Sarah and Jessica lost a bit of touch. She was missing out on so much.

"I'm so happy for you!"

"Isn't that exciting! Sarah you're like a daughter to me... your future children will be like my grand babies."

"Haha, yes!"

"Aww, Sarah... it seemed like you were hesitant to tell me." Jessica says

Sarah grows quite and Jessica then quickly realizes why. She didn't make Sarah say another word.

"Its fine, you can tell me anything." Jessica says softly

"Jess, you know I went through the same thing. If you ever need to talk- we can."

"No, that's alright, really." Jessica says

Sarah smiles and takes her hand.

//-//

George, Danny, and Albert were watching a baseball game all while trying to tackle dinner, play, and bath time with the twins.

"George, this children should be the perfect birth control!" Danny says as he tries to brush Wyatt's hair as he screams

George chuckles and wipes up the wet bathroom floor. "Yeah, trust me... Chase is crazy, same with these ones."

"But trust me, when they're grown up and have left the nest, that's the best." Albert jokes

"I'm not going anywhere, pa."

"Yeah, I know!" He says

"Play! Play!" Wyatt says tugging on Danny's shirt

"Play What?" Danny asks

Wyatt stands up and runs to George. "Tag!" He says running away

"Oh god, tag!" George says standing up and chasing after Wyatt.

"Play!" Scarlett says standing up and running around

"Hey, guys, be careful with Scarlett. She should really be resting."

"Should we ditch the idea?" Albert says

"No, I mean letting her get out some energy and playing won't be the worst thing."

"Tag!" George says punching Danny's arm.

"Oh you little shit!" Danny says

For another fifteen minutes they all ran around the house playing tag. The adults took it pretty seriously which made the twins love it even more.

The girls were on their way home right as the game was getting intense. George was it again, chasing everyone around.

"I'm gonna get one of you!" He says slowly running towards the twins

They scream with joy and run around the living room. As they run they keep looking back at George, making sure they don't lose him.

As George was about to tag Scarlett Jessica walks in the door first. She watches, a bit shocked to see Scarlett running around.

Right as George goes to tag her lightly, Scarlett runs right into the coffee table. She smacks her head right off the table and falls to the ground. Her screams began instantly.

"Oh my god!" Jessica yells running in and rushing to her daughter.  Everyone stops and surrounds Scarlett.

"What's going on! Danny!" Jessica says picking Scarlett up and holding her

"Albert!" Dorthy hisses

"Jessica- I'm sorry, I didn't see where she was going." George says kneeling down next to her

Jessica pushes him away and comforts Scarlett. "Baby... it's okay...."

Then suddenly the screaming stops.

"Jessica, here eyes!" Sarah says

"Put her down!" Danny says taking Scarlett out of Jessica's arms as she begins to seize

"What's happening to her! I'm sorry, Jessica! I didn't mean to hurt her!" George begins to panic

"Get the fuck out!" Jessica yells at him

"Jessica!" Dorthy says

"All of you! Go!" She says as her and Danny put pillows around any corner or place that she could hit her head.

"What can we do?" Sarah asks

Jessica ignores them and focuses on Scarlett. The seizure only lasted thirty seconds... once it was over Scarlett began to cry again. George left the room of course, he felt so terrible and was scared. Albert and Sarah took Wyatt into his room and Dorthy got ice for Scarlett's Head.

"Poor baby, it's okay... mommy is here." Jessica says softly

"Is she okay?" Danny says placing the ice on her head.

"What the hell were you thinking? The doctors in Maryland told us to make sure she takes it easy! You thought it was a bright idea to play tag?"  Jessica snaps

"We were having fun. Scarlett hasn't been this active in forever. We were just trying to have fun."

"Well fun for her isn't really a good idea right now. She's delicate! What will it take for you to just listen?"

"Jessica- you can't avoid every little accident. And George didn't mean any harm either. Just take it easy."

Jessica continues to rub Scarlett's back and hold the ice. "No one really understands do they? Am I the only one who's scared or something? This is serious!"

"We all understand, Jessica." Dorthy says

"No, actually!" Jessica snaps

"Stop it!" Danny snaps at her

Jessica widens her eyes and shuts up.

"Everyone is trying to help and lighten up the mood around here. Because lately the atmosphere has been pretty shitty. Accidents happen and hear seizures aren't new for her. No one meant any harm, especially George. I know you're scared, but don't push everyone to the edge and make everything worse." Danny snaps.

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Hey everyone! I hope you're all still enjoying this story... if you have any ideas plz let me know. I really want to keep this story going. I have lots of plans for Scarlett, Jessica, Danny, etc. ❤️❤️