Surprise. Surprise. Surprise.

Things were perfect. I had gotten Jaycee's favorite Tai restaurant to cater, they were setting things up and the food smelt amazing. I had told everyone to be here fifteen minutes early, but I'd told Dante to be here a half hour early, just so that he MIGHT be here at a quarter too. Jack would get him here on time, but I still wanted Dante to believe it was earlier than it was. I heard the front door open and knew Megan and Wesley had to be here. Megan was always one to be on time. I told the head chef I would be back and headed out to greet Wesley and his family.

I took Megan's coat as she tossed it toward me, walking over and hugging Pops when he came into the foyer. I looked over at Robyn, giving her a smile and walking up to her. "May I take your coat?" I tucked Megan's coat over my arm and held my hands out to take Robyn's off, if she'd allow me.

I walked over to Jackie, wrapping my arms around him before pulling back, smiling at him. "I trust we're the first ones here," I said, turning back as Bianca and her friend came in the door. "I hope you don't mind, B brought a friend." Jackie shook his head, nodding over at Aimee. "I'll set another place. Welcome."

I felt so jumpy when Megan called and told me that she and Wes would be picking me up from home to take me to Jackie's for dinner. I always felt guilty in the same room as them but I felt even more so guilty now that I knew I had a secret in my stomach I was hiding from the world... and so did Megan, one she hadn't meant for me to know about yet. But by the time we got to Jackie's I felt a little more at ease. "Thank you." I told Wes, turning so he could pull my jacket off. I closed my eyes breathing in slowly as he slid it down off my shoulders. "Thank you." I whispered again. I gave him a soft smile and let my eyes show him how much I loved him before walking over to greet Jackie. I gave him a hug. "Nice seeing you Jackie." I said before pulling back and walking over to Bianca. I gave her a hug and pulled back as well.

I smiled over at the older man, but stayed near Bianca. I didn't know anyone but her here, and being around Wesley was almost too much for me. I knew Sean was his brother, and so he'd be here. If Jack was going to be here, I was sure I was just gonna die. "Tha--thank you, sir," I thanked him for welcoming me here, still not moving from B's side.

I took Aimee's hand, and walked with her down the hall. Megan told me we were going to be early, why, I don't know, so I thought I'd take Aimee to the basement to the indoor pool. We could dangle our feet in the water of the hot tub. I walked with her down the stairs behind the main stairs. "Wanna dangle your feet in the hot tub in the basement? We can sit on towels so our dresses don't get wet."

I wasn't sure why I was nervous. I was never nervous. But yet here I was wondering if my hair was perfect, if my outfit was good enough and if the jacket I choose matched well enough, as well as my handbag. I never worried about how I looked because I always looked good. That wasn't me being conceded that was me being honest. I never looked bad. It was my job to look perfect... yet now all I kept thinking was I should have gone with the blue dress. I came up the steps with Jackson, keeping my shaky hand in his. When we came inside, I gave Robyn a warm smile, as well as Wesley. They were the only ones I knew. I turned slightly, letting Jackson take my jacket off. I smoothed down my skirt and smiled at the other faces I didn't know, trying not to shake too bad. I was never nervous.. but yet here I was trying to figure out what to say.. or to do for that matter.

Abigail's Outfit

I kept Abby's hand securely in mine. I could tell she was nervous. Why, I didn't know, but she was nervous. Wesley asked if he could take our coats after I'd taken Abby's jacket off and I handed them both to him for him to put away in the closet. "You know Wesley and Ro-" I stopped. No one was supposed to know they knew each other. I didn't want her to try to make up something about knowing Robyn. It wouldn't be fair to her. "And this is Robyn, Wesley's sister-in-law." I let her great them before turning with her to Megan and my pops. "This is Megan, Wesley's amazing wife!" I turned back to look at Abby. "She's the reason why I'm as good of a boy as I am." I winked at her, and turned back. "And this old man," I said, chuckling only a little bit, "is my pops. Jackie Frost. Well, Jackson Frost, but everyone calls him Jackie." I leaned closer to her, whispering, even if it was loud enough for everyone to hear, "Although, he's going to tell you you can call him Pops." Pops laughed, nodding his head and stepping forward to hug Abby. "He's right, you can call me Pops. And you are, my dear?" Wesley hit me up the back side of the head. I always forget something. Laughing, I told everyone, "This is Abigail Samms. Although, you might know her better as the supermodel Abby." Megan smiled brightly. "Oh, yes. I was wondering where I knew you from. It's nice to meet you, Abby."

"Good evening everyone!" I said, walking in the door, letting it shut behind me. "Megan," I greeted her with a kiss on her cheek, greeting Robyn the same way before offering a hug to Pops, Wesley and Jackson. "And you are?" The young lady smiled. "Abigail Samms. I prefer Abby. Jackson's..." She struggled before saying. "friend." I gave her a kiss on her cheek. "Nice to meet you. I've seen you before. Model, right?" She nodded. "Okay," I said clapping my hands together, "we waiting on Dante as always I assume, huh?"

"I'm here. My ears were burning pretty warm for a reason I see." I laughed, shutting the door, trying to ignore the slight chill I felt in my bones. "We eating cause I'm starving." I gave Megan and Robyn each a hug before turning to Pops and Wesley, giving them one as well. I turned to give Jackson one, eyeing the girl next to him as I pulled out of the hug. I knew who she was instantly. The model... Abby... the one I had slept with a year or so back. "Oh, shit..." I started laughing when her eyes went huge like saucers. "Nice seeing you again, Abby." I winked, leaning in to hug her and letting my hand graze over her ass. I pulled away quick, smirking to myself and looking at Jackson before laughing. "This night is going to be fun. Where's Bianca?" Why did I even ask about her???

I had never rid in a limo a day in my life before so when one showed up at my place I was in complete shock. I had the man ask for me three times before I even believed the ride was for me. I slid inside with the drivers help and smiled when I found a dozen long stem roses on the seat. I turned my attention to the boxes on the seat and let the roses sit in my lap. I peeled back the long red ribbon and smiled when I opened the box full of chocolates.

I picked up one taking a bite and opening the card on top of the other small box. Bring this inside. Do not open. I love you. - Jackie. I smiled, biting my lip. I couldn't believe how much he paid attention to detail. Even the ribbon on the roses was the same color as the tiny box I held in my hand and the box of chocolates.

By the time we got to Jackie's home I was buzzing with excitement and so was the baby. I set the roses and chocolates I had taken a few bites from and set them down next to me. The driver walked around, reaching a hand in and helping me out of the limo. "Thank you, sir." He nodded and told me to head inside. I slipped the box in my jacket pocket and headed up the steps. I pushed the door open, smiling at everyone. "Evening everyone." I said smiling softly.

I smiled brightly over at Jaycee, walking over to her. "I'm so glad you're here, baby," I told her, taking her hands in mine and leaning forward to brush my lips across hers. Yes, that was my way of coming out with it. Of course, I would tell everyone, but she needed to be greeted just like I usually did when we were alone. Pulling back, I looked down at her. "May I take your jacket, baby?" She let me take her jacket off, and I felt the box in her pocket. "Oh, good. You got it." I reached into her pocket and pulled out the box. I could barely breathe. "Can you..." I said, turning to Wesley. "Hold this for me, son," I requested of him. It took him a moment to find himself, obviously shocked because of the way I was acting with Jaycee.

"I didn't think my heart would be racing this badly when I did this," I was barely able to laugh, hoping to help myself relax. I opened the box, taking a red velvet box out of the small box, handing that box to Wesley as well. I knelt down in front of Jaycee, opening the box. "Jaycee Marie Erickson, you've come into my life and made it happier than I ever thought I could be. I never expected anything that's happened between us to happen, and I never expected to fall in love with you especially. We're about to have a baby together, and we should be a family in every way that we can. I love you, Jaycee. It took me a long time for me to realize that, but when I did, I knew I couldn't live without you. I'm sorry it's taken me so long to figure out what to do with that love, but I'm hoping you will except my home, my heart, my ring. Say you'll marry me."

I covered my mouth with my hands, feeling the tears come to my eyes. I wasn't one to cry, but that was just so incredibly romantic. Inhaling deeply, I pulled my hands down over my heart. Yeah, I had been with him to pick out the ring. I knew this was going to happen, but I had no idea how he was going to do it. I told him I wasn't going to ask, because I wanted to have some sort of surprise when he did it. It was perfect. Jaycee was soooo lucky.

It had taken me forever to realize Pops had asked me to take Mrs. Erickson's jacket and the box... Mrs. Erickson... He was sleeping with Mrs. Erickson... I got that right, right? He's the father of her baby. Not the husband she's divorcing... I still couldn't believe what I was watching. My father, the man who said he would never get over my mama dying was fucking his secretary. And to top that off... She was knocked up with is kid. Never mind the fact that he said he loved her and he was proposing... How could he betray my mama like that? How could he?!? I shook my head, tossing her jacket on the banister, letting the box fall to the stairs and down to the floor. I couldn't be around them. I headed upstairs to my old bedroom. I needed to play some tunes... Only way I was going to calm down right now. I'd play Mama's song...

Where in the hell did my family go to pot at? My twin brother was whore. Our older brother was fucking his sister-in-law. And now I just found out my pops was no better than the two of them. "Motherfucking Christ," I mumbled, but I was frozen. I would have left the room just like Wes, but I actually wanted to hear Mrs. Erickson's reply.

I found a smile growing bigger with each word that Jackson's pops spoke. It was so sweet... so romantic. I glanced over at Jackson to see his reaction and frowned. He didn't look happy at all. Sure the girl was kinda young but shouldn't he be happy his pops was marrying his girlfriend? Did this mean he was opposed to marriage? Would this mean we'd never get married? Or have kids? Was I walking down the wrong road? Someday I'd want those things. What if he didn't? I frowned and glanced back at the very pregnant woman and Jackson's pops.

"Whoa," I mumbled, blowing out a breath. I saw Wesley disappear upstairs but couldn't force my feet to move to follow him. I just stood there staring at Pops and Miss. Erickson. I didn't even think they were together... and now.. wow...

My mouth fell open, my eyes wide. "What in the fuck..." I looked around the circle of people and back at pops and his fuck buddy? She was having his baby? Seriously? And now he was putting a ring on it? What the fuck about our mom? "This is some bullshit. Why didn't anyone tell me?" Jack hit my arm, shushing me and I rolled my eyes, folding my arms over my chest, shaking my head.

I just sat there staring until I heard something fall near the steps. I turned my eyes toward them and stepped forward to go after Wes. He shouldn't be alone when he was hurting this badly. However Megan was here and it wasn't my place. But all she did was give a look of pity and stand there.. I almost scolded her for not going after her husband when he was obviously upset but didn't and decided I'd go see him myself. I turned up the steps, walking up them and down the hall. I came to the door I knew use to be Wes' room and pushed it open. "Wesley?" I asked softly. "Are you okay?"

"I... I.." I felt like nothing would come out. One second I was in the doorway and the next I was standing in front of a kneeling Jackie and his family was staring at us. I glanced around at them and back at Jackie. I could see how much all of the boys hated this. I could especially see the pain and disappointment in Wesley's eyes before he disappeared. I tried to ignore the stares but they tore at me. "Jackie," I whispered, pulling at his arms. "Stand, please." I waited for him to stand and looked up at him. "This.. all of this is so perfect." I felt tears bubble up in my vision. "I love all of this.. I love you. But I don't want to hurt your family this way." I pulled him away some from the others, lowering my voice. "They have to get use to us first before we thrust all of this on them, Jackie. Look at them.. they hate me.." I bit my lip, closing the box in his hand. "I'm sorry. I love you so much. You know I do.. but... I'm so sorry. I don't want to hurt your boys."

I looked back at Jackson, Dante and Jack. I really couldn't believe Wes had stormed out like he had, but it was nice that Bobby went after him. I looked back at Jaycee, taking her hands in mine. "Jaycee, I love you. I think the only one of my sons who can really understand what love really is, is Wesley," I said, loud enough so Jackson and Dante could hear. "But I'm not going to let what my boys might think of me keep me from have the life with you we should have. I love you. They'll accept that when they're ready too. But you and me," I shook my head. "It's been too long coming. We're a family. I want it to be official. You've filled the void in my life I never thought could ever be filled. My boys will come around. They're good boys. All we need to worry about right now is you and me." I pulled her hands to my lips, kissing each of them before looking back into her eyes. "Please say you'll marry me. Fill the rest of the void in my life that you started to fill the moment I hired you as my secretary. Marry me, Jaycee. Please. Marry me."

The look in his eyes killed me. He was desperate. He was begging me not to say no. And why should I? I loved this man. I wanted to spend every day of forever with him.. it's all I wanted. Why would I say no? I know I didn't want the boys to hurt but Jackie was right. They'd learn to deal with it sooner or later, right? I took in a deep breath, licking my lips, shifting on my feet and lifting my hand up some to him. "Yes," I nodded. "Yes, Jackie Frost, I'll marry you." I whispered the end softly, my eyes filling with new tears that rolled down my cheeks.

I smiled brightly, moving my hands to her face, cradling it and leaning down to kiss her deeply. Pulling back, I smiled even more. I was sure I looked like a fool, but I didn't care. I was a happy fool. I took the ring out of the box and slid it over her finger, leaning over to kiss her hand before looking up at her. "I love you, Jaycee. I love you!" I pulled her into my arms, kissing her deeply again.

"Fuck this shit!" I said, tossing my hands up in the air. "I'm out of here." I took Abigail's hand, pulling her with me. "You wanna get our jackets out of the closet, baby?" I asked her, knowing she saw where Wes put them away at. "Have a nice fucking life, Pops. Go fuck like bunnies..." I looked down over Mrs. Erickson's stomach. "Oh, that's right. You already have." Pops' head hung for a moment before he moved Mrs. Erickson more into the living room before slowly turning around to face me.

I couldn't even read his face. I looked at him, trying to get a read on him, but it wasn't happening. And I think I missed something while I was studying him, because before I knew it, he had his fist balled and it had connected with my face, knocking me down to the ground. Reaching up to grab my jaw, I looked up at him, blinking. I was in complete disbelief. "Get the hell out of my house, Jackson. And I don't want you to return until you can show respect for Jaycee." He looked back at Dante and Jack. "And as for the rest of you, we will have dinner now and I hope you can each show Jaycee the respect she deserves. She's a part of this family now, and I expect you will treat her as such."

I blinked, pushing myself up off the ground, turning to look at Abigail... "Can we go now?" I asked her, not even giving my father a second glance. He had kicked me out, and I wasn't about to stay here another second longer. My family was jacked up and I wasn't sticking around to see it spiral anymore down this whacky rabbit hole it's fallen down.

I was still frowning over the comment about Jackson not knowing what love was when things went from bad to worse when Jackson opened his mouth. I had just gotten our jackets when I saw Jackson fly onto the floor. "Jackson.." I said, moving toward him. "No, wait," I told him, handing him his jacket. I stepped up to his father. "You have no right hitting him. No matter what he said about your girlfriend. I don't mean to overstep but your son is hurting. He went about it the wrong way but... so did you... you should be ashamed putting your hands on your son like that!" I slid my jacket on, grabbed Jackson's hand and walked out with him. "I didn't mean to be so rude... I'm sorry." I touched his face lightly. "I'm so sorry your night went to hell.." I'd go back to his place with him if he wanted so we didn't have to take the ride back to my place. I'd put some ice on him and take care of him.