BRIAN 

I snuck into the kitchen to see if there were any brownies left. Justin’s been hiding all the good stuff, saying that he needs it more. I waddle to the cabinet I saw him put something in secretly. I smile at the plate covered with brownies. 

I couldn’t sleep tonight, part of it is the girls are really active tonight. The other part is that Justin’s birthday is tomorrow and I wanted to do something for it. Justin told me that he didn’t want anything. I think he’s worried that I’m still doing too much. I got him a new car but feel like it’s not special enough for him. He told me that with the girls coming anytime now, not to worry about it. I wonder if the fact that I don’t celebrate makes him not want to. We planned a party for Jacob for his birthday next month, but when I asked Justin what he wanted he said not to do anything. I even asked Jen about it and she told me he never really celebrated anything but Jacob’s birthday. Daphne finally told me that when they were growing up it was just her and Justin, so they just hung out together on his birthday. I never thought about the fact that Justin never had other friends around.

“Brian, those were mine.” He tells me.

“I just needed something to help me sleep.” I tell him.

“So you picked brownies?” He asks me.

“Your daughters insisted… fuck they kick like soccer players.” I tell him.

“Brian, are you okay?” Justin comes to me as I hold my stomach.

“I just don’t get why it keeps hurting.” I tell him.

“We need to call the doctor, you shouldn’t be in pain.” Justin tells me as I gasp again.

Justin calls the doctor and tells me that he will meet us at the emergency room. I start to really worry because there isn’t supposed to be any cramping. Justin runs up the stairs calling Michael to see if he can meet us and the kids there. I walk slowly to the car and wait in the passenger seat as the kids sleepily walk to the new car. 

“I was going to surprise you in the morning, Happy Birthday.” I tell him.

“I love it, but let's get to the hospital. Michael and Ben will be waiting for us.” Justin tells me, looking worried.

We drive to the hospital and the doctor has me taken straight in. They start attaching monitors to me and Justin and Jacob walk in.

“Dad said I could stay until you make me leave.” Jacob smiles.

“Has the doctor told you anything?” Justin walks over to hold my hand.

“I was just about to check what’s going on.” The doctor comes in followed by the ultrasound tech.

We wait as they start running the wand over my stomach. Another cramp started and the doctor stops the tech.

“I think it’s time.” He tells us.

“You said another week.” Justin tells him.

“The girls are ready to come out. The cramping is just his body’s way of telling us.” He tells us.

“PLEASE LET ME WATCH.” Jacob begs us.

“I don’t have a problem with that, but it’s up to you.” I tell Justin.

“If you can’t handle it then you need to tell us.” Justin tells Jacob.

The nurse takes them out of the room to prepare me to have the girls. Justin returns with Jacob who is vibrating with excitement.

“I think I want to be a doctor.” Jacob tells us as he watches the staff in the room.

I smile at the idea of my son becoming a doctor. The doctor tells Jacob everything he’s doing and Jacob seems to think it’s fascinating. 

“Baby girl one is out.” Jacob comes to tell me before running back to see her.

“We’re almost done, one more.” The doctor tells me.

“I was looking at the baby the nurse was holding. “Why isn’t she crying?” I ask Justin, then she lets out a yell.

“Dad, I think they lied to you. Number two isn’t a girl.” Jacob informs me.

“What?” I ask.

“It’s a girl, that was the umbilical cord.” The doctor tells Jacob.

“I was kind of jealous for a second.” Jacob giggles.

“Jacob, why don’t you go out and let everyone know that the girls are here.” Justin says blushing.

“You realize he was kidding right.” I tell him.

“I realize he spends too much time with you.” Justin tells me kissing my head.

“You ready to hold your daughters?” The nurse tells us.

I look up as the nurse hands me one and Justin the other. “I couldn’t figure out what to get you for your birthday.” I tell him.

“I have everything already.” Justin kisses me and shows me the baby he’s holding.

“Now you have two people to celebrate with. Happy Birthday Dad.” I tell him.

“It’s the best present you’ve ever given me.” He tells me.

“Are you going to get the kids?” I ask him.

“Have you decided on names?” The nurse interrupts us.

“We wanted to let our other children help.” Justin tells her.

“Let me finish up and you can meet them in the room.” The doctor tells Justin.

JUSTIN

Michael and Ben come in with the kids as the nurse brings in the girls. We wanted the kids involved as much as possible. With everything that happened we wanted them to know they were important too.

“They’re really tiny.” Jenny tells us. 

“You were too.” Michael tells her. 

“You really want us to name them?” Gus asks us.

“Justin named you, so it's your turn.” Michael tells him.

“But it's too important.” Gus tells us.

“I want Charlotte.” Jenny tells us. 

“Jacob, what about you?” Brian asks him. 

“I want to name Dad's baby.” He tells us surprising Michael. 

“Why didn't you tell me?” Michael asks me.

“I was going to tell you for your birthday. I figured you could be the one that tells everyone. ” I tell a smiling Michael. 

“I totally forgot it's your birthday.” Michael tells him.

“I doubt you could top Brian’s present.” I pick up one of the girls.

“Welcome to this family, Charlotte.” I tell the baby.

“You really mean she gets the name I picked?” Jenny jumps up and down. 

“I think it's a great name.” Brian tells her. 

“So Gus, it's up to you.” I tell him. 

Gus walks over and looks down at his sister. He seems to be really thinking hard about this. 

“Gus, they'll love it.” Jacob tells him. 

“Are you sure?” Gus ask Jacob.

“If you tell them why.” Jacob tells him.

“I wanted to name her something that would have a meaning.” He tells us.

“What meaning did you want?” Brian ask him.

“She who brings happiness.” Gus tells us.

“Did you find a name for that?” I ask him.

“Beatrix, but if you don’t like it…” Gus looks down at the floor.

I walk over to him and lift his face to me.”I think it’s wonderful that you thought so hard about Beatrix’s name.” I tell him and pull him in my arms.

“So Michael, what’s her middle name?” I ask him.

“What?” He asks us.

“Jenny picked Charlotte, you get to pick the middle name.” Brian tells him.

“Ben you get to pick for Beatrix.” I tell Ben.

“Can we name Charlotte after Vic?” Michael asks us.

“Charlotte Victoria, sounds like we have your name.” Brian tells him.

“Solana, it means sunshine.” Ben smiles at me.

“Beatrix Solana, it’s a big name to live up to, but my daughter will.” Brian tells them.