---June 10th, 2009---

~Jada's POV~

"Happy Birthday dear, Hope and Christian. Happy birthday to you!" We all sing as Michael sets a cake down in front of Christian and Hope.

Christian blows out the candles before Hope can and Michael chuckles to himself.

"Happy 18th, my beautiful babies." I say and kiss their foreheads.

Ashley walks over with our almost 1 year old grandson (yes they had their baby) and sets him on Christian's knee.

"Hey, Stephen! I wish I could give you some cake but you can't have any yet, can you?" Christian coos to his son in a baby voice.

Baby Stephen giggles and squirms in his father's arms and I can't help but smile.

"Our children are such great parents." I sigh as I hug Michael.

"I know. It makes my heart melt, just watching them." He says, hugging me back.

"Happy Birthday, babe." Nick says to Hope, kissing her softly.

"Thanks, Nick." She smiles as they pull back.

"Don't thank me yet." He smiles, as she frowns, confused.

He gets down on one knee as everyone gasps. I cover my forehead with my right hand as my eyes tear up at the sight.

Hope covers her mouth with both her hands as she gasps, surprised.

Sure enough, Nick pulls out a small box and opens it, revealing a diamond ring.

"Hope, we've know each other for what? 2 years? Yeah, it's been 2 years, but girl, it feels like I've known you my entire life. As soon as we met, we just clicked. Starting a relationship with you was the best choice I've ever made. So, I'm hoping that you'll accept my offer in making this last forever. Hope Haley Jackson, will you marry me?" Nick asks and Hope bursts into tears as she nods.

"You will?" Nick gasps, smiling.

"I will!" Hope squeals, bawling her eyes out as he slips the ring onto her finger.

They wrap their arms around each other, hugging each other tightly and then kiss happily as Hope continues to cry.

"Oh, I'm so happy for you guys!" Ashley squeals, running over to them and hugging them.

"Congrats! But you better not hurt my sister or you'll have to deal with me!" Christian says to Nick and Nick nods, laughing.

"I promise I won't hurt her, Christian."

Michael and I walk over to Hope and Nick and we hug them tightly.

"Congratulations, sweetheart." I whisper to Hope as I hug her tightly and I can't help but cry.

"Thanks, Mom." She smiles.

We pull back and she giggles.

"Mom, don't cry." She says, wiping my tears.

"I'm sorry, it's just that you're growing up too fast!" I say through my tears with a chuckle following.

"That's right." Michael says.

"Dad?" Hope says.

"Yes, sweetie?" Michael asks.

"Since I'll be getting married, will you give me away at my wedding?" She asks him and he smiles and instantly starts crying.

"Yes, of course I will, Hope." He says and hugs her.

Everyone claps as Hope pulls away from Michael and latches onto Nick.

---The Next Day---

~Michael's POV~
I wake up, and rub my eyes.

"Hey, Michael, how was your sleep?" Jada asks as I roll over to see her, laying next to me.

"Good." I say.

Honestly, I haven't been able to sleep lately and that's why I hired Dr. Murray. He's been giving me something that helps me get to sleep but I don't want Jada to know about it. I don't want her to be worried about me when I know I'll be fine.

"Mine was wonderful." She smiles.

"Oh? Why?" I ask.

"Because I was laying next to the most amazing man in the world while I was asleep." She says and I blush.

"Aww." I chuckle.

"Well, we should get ready for rehearsals." Jada says.

"Yep." I nod.

---Rehearsals---

"Now, we're doing Thriller! In 3D!" Travis says to the camera.

We've been recording most of the rehearsals on camera because I'd like my fans to see what it's like to prepare the shows and everything.

I sit in my chair with my orange lollipop as we watch the cast act out their parts for the camera.

"Put your hands out in front of you guys!" Kenny says.

"Oh, look at Jada!" I say as she comes towards the camera for her part.

"Now, now, go out! Yes! Fantastic!" Kenny yells.

I smile at Jada as she moves away from the camera after her part and she smiles back.

"And cut." Kenny says.

Jada jogs over to me and takes my lollipop from me just after I take it out of my mouth.

"Hey! That's mine!" I pout playfully.

"Awww, muffin." She coos, giggling as she places the lollipop in her mouth.

She gives it back to me after she's done with it and I place it back into my mouth.

"You're such a bully." I giggle, and she smiles up at me innocently.

"You know you love me." She giggles.

"Of course, I do." I chuckle, pulling her close to me and kissing her softly on her lips.

"Enough, there lovebirds!" Kenny teases us and we giggle.

"Let's take another break and we'll discuss Earth Song!" Travis says.

I go to kiss Jada again but she, quickly, runs away and runs into the bathroom and I frown.

"What's wrong with her?" Kenny asks.

"I don't know." I sigh.

I walk over to the bathroom and wait outside until she comes out.

"Sorry. I had to throw up and I don't think you'd want me to throw up in your mouth." She chuckles.

"Ewww." I giggle, pulling her closer to me again.

I kiss her forehead and she smiles sweetly.

"Need some water?" I ask and she nods.

---After Break---

"Okay, now Michael. Let's discuss Earth Song." Kenny says and I nod.

I walk over to the computer and watch what they set up.

"Oh, I love the trees and the grass and everything. Oh, it's so beautiful!" I gasp, watching the film of Mother Nature.

"It's so lovely!" Jada smiles.

Then, it shows the little girl, Jasmine, spinning around and laying in the grass after she follows a butterfly.

"Oh, look at her. Isn't she cute?" I smile.

"Yeah, she's an adorable little girl." Kenny says.

"Now, Michael do you like how this is all set up together or do you want it done differently?" The designer asks.

"Oh, no. It's great how it is." I smile, nodding in approval.

"Okay."

---After Rehearsals---
We head home as soon as we're finished at rehearsals.

"Hey Mom! Hey Dad!" Christian smiles while we walk into the living room as baby Stephen sleeps peacefully in his arms.

"Hey, Christian, how's Stephen been?" I ask.

"Great, actually!" Christian smiles.

"Where's Ashley?" Jada asks.

"She's in her room, taking a nap." Christian says.

Yes, they both live with us. Ashley moved in with us shortly after we found out she was pregnant.

"Oh. The baby wore her out?" I giggle.

"Yep." Christian laughs.

"I'll go start supper." Jada says, giving me a light kiss on the cheek.

"Okay, babe.." I smile as she walks out of the room.

"You and Mom seem happier these days." Christian says, placing Stephen in the extra crib we have set up in the living room.

"Yeah, we are happier now. We decided not to fight over the past and just look in the future. We still have a long future ahead of us." I say and Christian nods.

"Yeah that's true. You guys are only 50, turning 51. You still have quite a while left." He says.

"So, how are things between you and Ashley?" I ask, sitting on the couch.

"Pretty good." He says, shrugging.

"Just pretty good?" I ask, raising a brow.

"I don't know." He sighs, looking down.

"What's wrong?" I ask.

"It's just that we've been so busy with the baby that we haven't had time to ourselves. Like, alone time." He says.

"Ohhh, I see." I nod, understanding what he means.

"I love Stephen so much but I just wish we didn't have him until later in our life." He sighs.

"I understand. Look, don't worry. Eventually you guys will have lots of free time for being alone together." I say and he nods.

He goes and sits over by the crib and watches his baby boy sleep quietly.