"Can't this plane go any faster?" 

Jackson chuckled shaking his head as Cassie was practically bouncing in her seat. They were officially done with her tour. Two and half months have passed with her promoting her new album and doing the tour around the US that she signed up for. Now, as promised, she had the foreseeable future to do whatever she wanted. Jackson as her agent had his down time as well. He still had a few others to look over but Tate has considered giving him just Cassie since he wanted to have someone watching over her constantly. Jackson was originally against it however changed his mind when he thought how much time that would mean in Texas with Natalia. 

"We'll be landing in 30 minutes Cassie."

"Do you think they will be surprised?" Her eyes gleaming as a bright smile lights her face. 

"Since we weren't supposed to be here til tomorrow, yes."

Cassie was just ready to be home so rather than recuperating after her final performance, she ordered everyone to take her home. So here they are, heading home a day early to surprise both Keith and Natalia. Keith had told Cassie he was heading to Julio & Naomi's bar, the Dirty Dozen. Natalia had stayed home according to Jackson, she had apparently been a little under the weather. Jackson told Cassie he would go to her and Cass could take his car to the bar to surprise Keith. Cass agreed on the basis that tomorrow, she would get to steal Nat. 

"I'm excited to be home"

Jackson lifted his gaze finding Cass looking at her hands with a serene smile on her lips. He couldn't help his own content smile. He silent agreed with her. He felt as if his world has been put on a different axel and at the center was Natalia. He never thought he would let a woman rule his thoughts but Natalia wasn't just any woman... she was his. 

Please buckle up as we begin our descend into Dallas. Do not unbuckle until the light turns off. 

Both reach buckling themselves in as the plane dips. A few minutes later they look out and can see they are on the ground. Lights are on the runway allowing them to see the concrete ground below. A squeal of excitement escaping Cassie making Jackson chuckle at her. They unbuckle after hearing the announcer thanks them for flying. Cassie grabs her carryon and thanks the stewardess. Both the girls blushing at the popstar and bowing slightly at her. 

She gets off to find the sun already gone and the southern stars coming out to say hello. She runs down the steps of the plane happy to find a car already awaiting them. She jumps in thanking the driver who is holding the door open while Jackson follows behind doing the same. The driver closes the door and goes to his seat driving the pair off to the ranch. Cassie's eyes soaking up everything along the way. They pull into the familiar driveway and Cassie's face is practically glued to the window. 

Once the car is stopped, the pop star doesn't wait for the driver before throwing the door open and getting out. Jackson is on her tail thanking the driver. Cassie begins going to the front door before a touch to her arm stops her, she turns around to find Jackson holding his keys up with a smug grin. She huffs and takes them playfully narrowing her eyes at her agent and now friend. Finishing it with a point of her finger at him. 

"Remember our deal, she's mine tomorrow."

Jackson just winks and goes around her towards the door. Cassie struggles for a moment before giving in and going to his car quickly getting in to head off into town to the bar. She was ready to see her leading man. Jackson on the other hand takes a deep breath thrilled to finally be able to see Natalia. He opens the door finding it to be unlocked yet again. He really would have to talk with Natalia about keeping that unlocked. Disregarding that, he puts his small bag down and takes off his shoes followed by phone and keys going to the bowl by the door. He sighs finding the house giving him the same feeling it previously did, a sense of home. 

His feet take him upstairs where he gently pads to the familiar room. He passes the room that was originally designated to him but never having been used before stopping at the door to his and Natalia's room. He gently pushes it open but a look of confusion passes his face as he finds the bed ruffled and disheveled but no body lying in the bed. The sound of water turning on alerts him to the bathroom. He walks towards the room and finds Natalia under the shower head with her head dropped forward and pressing against the tile wall. 

Jackson keeps his eyes trained on her and he undresses. It isn't until he is opening the door does she finally realize his presences. Her eyes go from a state of shock to quickly wrapping her wet body around his pressing every curve into his own. Her arms locked around his neck as she holds onto him for dear life. He doesn't hesitate in giving just as much back. It isn't until her body begins to silently shake does he pull back and cups her face forcing her to lift her head to him. He sees her eyes full of tears. 

"What's wrong love?"

"I've missed you so much," she says through her water works. 

He grins pulling her back in but this time kissing her happily. She reciprocates holding his neck while her breast brush against his bare chest. The kiss turning from love to lust very quickly. He reaches behind her blindly trying to find the tap to turn the water off but she shakes her head. 

"Please"

That was all he needed before holstering her up and turning so both of their bodies were being rained on by the warm water. Her long tan legs wrapping around his waist before he easily slides into her heat. A groan escaping his lips as she moans with her head falling back. His mouth coming down to her neck sucking at her delectable skin. She rotates her hips and he begins pumping his hips making both of them fall into pure pleasure. It didn't take long for both of them to hit their peaks and tumble into oblivion together. Natalia collapsing in his strong arms as he too tries to collect his strength. His chest continues to heave along with hers before he finally turns the water off and gathers Natalia safely in his arms. 

He takes her out of the shower and sits her down on the counter top momentarily reaching for a couple of towels. Natalia feels her head still spinning for the wave of dizziness she felt before Jackson arrived home. That is why she was in the bathroom. She had gotten sick and she decided to take a shower in hopes of removing the icky feeling she had. She watched as he came back and wrapped a towel around his waist followed by him gently drying her. She felt herself melt watching as this man diligently worked on drying her. Her eyes quickly welling up yet again. 

Jackson had felt her eyes on him but continued working on getting her dry. It was until he heard a sharp intake did his eyes snap up to find her with tears. His hands shooting out to cup her face.

"Hey hey hey, what happened?"

"I'm so-sorry. I've been an emotional m-mess lately."

She says laughing softly at herself. Jax smiled chuckling slightly as well. He nods and kisses her nose before finishing his previous activity. He then uses the towel to wrap her up and carry her out of the sauna that was their bathroom. The cold air of the room hitting her making her curl more to him. He takes her to the bed lying her down before moving the duvet over her body. He drops the towel and climbs in fully aware where Natalia's eyes were at. His lips twitching to smirk but trying to not do so. His arm wraps around her waist pulling her body to his. Stomach to stomach, chest to chest. Her legs in between his own while they look at each other's faces. 

"I've missed you love"

"I've missed you to Jax"

He pecks the tip of her nose and lays his forehead against hers. Both releasing a breath as if they haven't been able to for the last few months. Natalia's body goes slightly stiff making Jax pull back and look down at her with a raised brow as if asking what is wrong. Her hand that was wrapped around his waist unintentionally tightening on him as if scared to let go. 

"I-I have something I need to tell you." He nods his head in understanding. Her eyes look deep into his own before she turns and reaches for a box on the desk. Jax continues watching even as she hands him the box. He doesn't say anything as he opens the box and inside sees a pacifier followed by a picture of an ultrasound with the words 'Can't Wait to Meet you Dad'. 

Natalia's eyes focus on his and watch as a smile creeps up on his lips that turns into a full blown grin. His hand that was around her waist brushing her sides as it goes to her stomach pressing flat against her. She nods her head as he drops the box to the side and rolls so he is hovering over her. Natalia's eyes watching him intently even as he slides down so his head is in line with her stomach. His lips pressing gently to her lower abdomen. Her fingers going to graze through his dark locks. 

"Daddy can't wait to meet you either sweetpea."

Natalia smiled with teary eyes happy to know he wasn't upset. He slid back up after kissing her stomach multiple times before finally reaching her lips. Her body engulfing his and holding onto him like a koala. His lips leaving hers to make a path to her ear. 

"Thank you love"

She hugged tighter giggling and sobbing like the mess she felt she was. He just held her and turned so he was laying beside her while continue to comfort her. He felt overwhelming joy hearing the news that he was to be a father. He was already planning on proposing to her and now the baby was just a bonus. He was wanting a family in the future, he just didn't expect it to be so soon. It didn't mean he wasn't thrilled, he just wanted to talk with Natalia first. The universe had other plans for them but he didn't care. He got his girl...

"You're not upset?"

"Of course not." He pulls back looking into her chocolate eyes. "We never discussed it, how do you feel about it?"

"I'm happy..." She chuckles reaching down to touch her stomach. "It wasn't planned but it is a blessing all the same."

"How did you find out?"

Natalia stiffens again before clearing her voice, "I umm, I had to go to the hospital due to a minor accident-"

"What happened?!" His eyes go wide and he becomes frantic. 

"I'm fine," she says calmly cupping his face making his worried expression focus on her. "A wild horse pushed me down and caused me to bang my head pretty hard. I had a minor concussion-"

"Natali-"

"Keith was with me and everything is fine!" She says cutting off his rambling. "Anyways, the doctor presumed I already knew."

"Keith was with you?" Jackson groans knowing the elder sibling is going to kill him next time they see each other. Natalia nods silently giggling at his horrified face. She knew he was afraid of Keith to a certain extent. "What did the doctor say?"

"The baby is fine and we are at two and half months in. Our baby will be here in February."

Jackson goes quiet for a moment. His hand coming down to lay ontop of hers already sitting on her stomach. 

"Our baby."