Everyday up until Jessica's birthday was a celebration. Now the day is finally here. Jessica is a teenager!

"Good morning, beautiful! How did you sleep?" Jessica asks Isla as she lifts her from her crib, and kisses her cheek.

"Guess what! Today is Mommy's birthday! I know everyday for the past almost two weeks has been mommy's birthday, but this time it's really it!" Jessica giggles.

She then sighs and looks into Isla's eyes.

"As exciting as today is because I'm finally a teenager.. it's also sad for mama.."

Isla looked at Jessica and sucked on her hand.

Jessica took that as a sign that she was hungry, and situated her at her breast. She then sat in her chair by the window and spoke to her daughter.

"One year ago today I met.. a nasty, nasty man.. and not too long from now it will be a year since you were conceived.. Even though the whole getting pregnant was terrifying, painful.. Gross. And just over all horrible.. I love you and I'm so happy I have you. It's hard.. Oh gosh, it's hard, Isla. But one day at a time we're getting the hang of this thing. And I'm healing. Mentally I am getting better.. I'm in a happy home now. I'm so glad we both have a loving place to live. You have no idea how hard I had it since day one." Jessica sniffles as tears slowly roll down her cheeks. But it brought me to where I am now, so it was all worth it. You're never going to feel that, Isla. I will make sure you have the best life possible."

Jessica placed a soft kiss on Isla's face and slowly rocked back and forth.

**

"Happy Birthday!!"

"Ah! Thank you! I'm old now!" Jessica says.

Catherine laughs and hugs her. "We now have two teenagers in the house!"

"That's so weird!" She laughs.

Sarah hugs Jessica before taking the baby from her. "Jess, we have a surprise for you!"

"Ooh!"

"We're skipping school today!"

"Sarah! I was going to tell her a different way!"

"Wait we're skipping school?"

"Yes! Danny is too. He said he'd feel left out." Sarah says.

"Oh yay! Where are we going?"

"Kemah!"

"Oh wow! I've never been, this is so exciting!"

"Ahhh!" Isla squeals.

Sarah looks at her and chuckles. "Isla is thrilled about this."

Jessica laughs and nods her head.

**

Catherine held Isla while Danny, Jessica, and Sarah were on a ride.

"Look at this perfect little baby." Catherine smiles.

"She is so pretty. She looks so much like Jessica. Zoe says.

"She does, doesn't she? I'm glad. Imagine how hard it would be if she looked like that sicko."

"I know!"

"So.. I have a question."

"Yes?"

"Were you serious about having another baby?"

"John and I have been talking and.. yeah, we're trying." Zoe smiles.

"Oh wow!"

"I thought I was done, then I saw her and.. I want a girl." Zoe pouts.

"You could have another boy."

"And I'd love him. But I have to try. Plus, the twins will be staring school soon and.. I just want one more!"

"Well I hope everything works out for you all. How does Danny feel?" Catherine chuckles.

"We'll see how he feels when we tell him he's gonna be a big brother again."

"Hah! He'll be so happy. Maybe not at first, but.. eventually. You see how much he loves Isla."

"Yeah, he really loves her. Danny sometimes.." Zoe laughs.

"What?"

"It's not bad but.. He acts like that's his baby. He does a lot for her he's never done for his brothers. It's not a bad thing at all, but I think it's kinda funny."

"I think it's great he likes helping Jessica so much. Jessica needs all the support."

"She does."

**

"Look! Momma's back!" Catherine says as the kids make their way back.

"Hi baby!" Jessica exclaims with a beautiful smile.

"How was the ride?"

"Jessica dribbled." Sarah says. Jessica hits her arm. "I had a baby! My bladder isn't good anymore and I might have let a tiny amount of pee out." Jessica pouts.

"Aw it's okay, honey. It happens all the time! Just ask Zoe! She's had twins!"

"Yeah my mom has accidents ALL THE TIME." Danny says.

Jessica chuckles and takes the baby from Catherine.

"Are you having some fun in the sun?" Sarah asks the baby.

"Should we put more sunscreen on her? I don't want her to burn." Danny says.

"Nah, I think she's okay. Huh, Isla? You're in the shade, tell Uncle Danny, you're perfect!"

Danny smiles and softly scratches her back. He then kisses the top of Isla's head and sniffs.

"Danny, stop being weird!"

"Sarah, she just smells so good!"

"I know she does, but you're being weird!"

Jessica laughs. "Leave him alone, Sarah."

"Yeah Sarah, leave me alone!"

Jessica was taken to a restaurant where she had a delicious lunch, then back home for present time and cake!

Jessica couldn't believe how blessed she was.
  Her life has never been this good.  She was just so happy.

***

Last day of school.

The three sat around the table eating their lunch.

"After I eat I have to pump.  I missed yesterday and my boobs felt massive."

"I noticed." Danny says as the girls turn to him.

"I mean, I noticed you complaining about it!"

Jessica laughs and nods her head.

Just then a girl came up to the table. Sarah and Jessica looked up, but the girl only spoke to Danny.

"You're Danny Huston, right?"

"Uh, yeah?"

"This is so lame, but I think you're really cute."

"Oh!" Danny's face turns red.

Jessica's eyes widen and she turns to Sarah.

"You think I could have your number?"

"Um.. sure."

"Awesome! I'll text you and maybe we can hang out during the summer."

"Okay.."

After the young girl leaves Jessica stays quiet.

"Well I guess you have a date!" Sarah says.

"No I think she wants to hang out as friends. You guys can go too."

"Yeah I don't think so." Jessica says standing with her cell phone and backpack.

"I'm gonna go pump and check on Isla. I'll meet y'all in class."

"Okay, Jess." Sarah smiles softly.

"Is she okay?" Danny asks.

"She's fine."

Recently one of Jessica's teachers has started letting her come into her classroom to pump. Jessica really appreciated it because she had much more privacy than she did in the girls bathroom.

While pumping Jessica FaceTimed Catherine.

"Say hi mommy!" Catherine says with Isla on her lap.

"Hi pretty girl! What are you doing?"

"Say we are watching CNN, mommy!"

Jessica laughs. "Yes, get her on the democratic side as young as possible!"

Catherine laughs. "Is everything okay?"

"Yes.. everything is fine.."

"Well that wasn't too convincing. Did something happen?"

"No.  No, I promise.  I just want to get home to Isla, and forget about this school.  After today I never have to be in here again. I'll never have to walk past that room ever again."

"That's right!"

"I'll be in high school! How weird is that?" Jessica giggles.

"Very weird! But exciting!"

"Yeah.. well I just wanted to see how things were going. I'll see y'all later."

"Alright, honey. Love you."

"Love you too."

"Say love you, mommy!" Catherine baby talks as Isla giggles softly.

"I love you, beautiful baby!"

Jessica then hangs up and sighs deeply.