A few days later.

"You okay, Danny?"

"I'm fine."

"No, you're hurting. Have you taken your pain medicine?"

"No."

"Well I wonder why you're in pain then!"

Danny chuckles and Jessica gets his medicine.

"You pushed my fat ass in that wheelchair at the zoo, you held my leg back all through the delivery, and you've taken on everything around the house since we've been home, no wonder you're hurting.  My poor baby!

Here, take these and go take a hot shower, I'll be fine by myself for a little while.  Besides, your mom is on her way."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes.  Go."

"Thanks baby."

"No problem."

***

"Zoey!  Thank God you're here!  I sent Danny to take a hot shower and all three babies are having fits!  I still can't lift Bella, and I can only lift one twin at a time.  Help me!" She pouts.

"Oh sweetie!" Zoey grabs her face in her palms and kisses her forehead.

"Here, I'll take Bella and Joseph, go sit down with Joshua, he seems to be calming down.  Try to relax, okay?"

"Okay.  Thank you so much."

"Don't mention it!"

She sits down and Jackson runs over to her.

"Mommy I'm hungry!" 

"Oh I forgot about your food!  Hang on one second, I'll get it!"

"Mommy, don't forget about my food!" Sofia says.

"I'm coming, baby."

Zoey sees Jessica walking into the kitchen and she stops her.

"Jessica!  Go sit down!"

"I forgot about the kids lunch."

"I've got it, you go sit!  You're still recovering and you need to take it easy."

"Zoey, I feel bad."

"Well don't!"

"Okay..." She pouts and walks away.

***

"Mmaaa!  Mmaaa!" Arabella cries.

"Jessica sits on the couch with tears running down her face.

Zoey take Joshua and hands her Arabella.

"Sweetie, don't get upset!  It's okay."

"I just feel like a horrible mother, I can't even calm down any of my children!  I forgot Sofia and Jackson's food.. I'm a mess."

"No you're not.  You're just a mom.  Mom's have moments too.  You went from having two kids two to having five so quickly, it'll take some time to adjust.  But you will and soon it will just be second nature.  Don't worry, sweet pea."

"Really?"

"Of course! Remember when you first brought Jackson home, and you thought you'd never be able to handle two kids?"

"Yeah.."

"Well it's the same thing! It'll take some time, but you'll eventually get the hang of it."

"Thank you, Zoey."

"No problem, sugar." She smiles and reaches over to wipe her tears.

"Gramma, I'm hungry!" Jackson says in a sad tone.

"Oh my goodness!" Zoey jumps up and hurries to the kitchen.

***

A few days later. Jessica was feeling better, so she was doing more to help Danny.

"Danny, hand me Bella, she's hungry."

"Okay, sit down."

"Danny, it's been two weeks, I'm fine!"

"I don't want you to hurt yourself."

"I'm fine! They said they heavy lifting thing was just for two weeks.  Give her to me, she's hungry."

"Okay." Danny hands her to Jessica and Arabella smiles and baby talks.

"Well hi! It's felt like forever since I've gotten to really hold you!"

The baby smiles and lays her face in the crook of Jessica's neck.

"Awe!" Jessica gives her a hug.

"I guess she wasn't hungry. She just wanted her Mmaaaa!" Danny says making Jessica laugh.

***

Three weeks later.

"Joshy, I know you like to be messy, but mommy is begging you not to throw up or poop on your cute little outfit! Joseph buddy, you're good! Bella Boo, so pretty in your little Christmas dress! Jax, looking sharp! Sofia." Jessica stops and smiles at her.

"Look at my beautiful girl."

"You look beautiful too, mommy."

"Heh! Thank you, sweetie."

"Alright, I think everyone's ready! Daddy's loading the car, Jackson, Sofia, you two get in first, and the rest stay put!"

After they finally get everyone in and situated, Jessica lays back in her chair and sighs.

"I'm ready for a nap and we haven't even left the house yet!"

Danny chuckles and starts the car.

"Well it's not bad for our first time out of the house all seven of us... Man, that feels weird to say!"

"I know! Yeah, I guess we did pretty good!" Jessica smiles and they high five each other weakly.

***

"Mommy, I don't know what to ask Santa for." Sofia looks up to her mother.

"Well what is it that you really really want?"

"Mommy I already have everything I want."

"You do? There's not a new toy you want?"

"Toys don't matter, mommy. I have you, daddy, the boys and Bella. That's all I need."

"Sofia.. You are the most incredible little girl ever." Jessica gets down and hugs her.

Sofia lays on her shoulder and Jessica says, "I love you, Sof."

"I love you too, mommy."

***

On Christmas Eve, they stayed home and watched Christmas movies all day long.

When all of the babies were napping, Jackson and Sofia got some alone time with Danny and Jessica.

"It's been so crazy around here, you guys.  I'm sorry if we haven't given you two enough attention." Danny says as they sit between him and Jessica.

"It's okay!  You have a lot of babies to deal with!  But I think you and mommy have done really good at giving all of us attention." Sofia says.

"Well good!" Jessica bends down and kisses her head.

"How about you, Jax?  Have mommy and daddy been good?" Danny asks him.

"You're good!" He smiles and gives him a thumbs up.

"Hah, thanks buddy!" Danny gives him a kiss.

"I like this Christmas this year." Sofia smiles.

"What do you mean?" Jessica chuckles.

"Last year you and daddy didn't like each other.. It wasn't the same on Christmas morning without both of you there." She looks down.

"Aw Sof.. Last year was a rough time for daddy and I, and I'm so sorry you were sad and didn't have a good Christmas. At least you had two Christmas's, right?" She smiles.

"I'd rather have one where we're all together.. I hope you and daddy never get mad at each other again.  Daddy, please don't leave!" Sofia looks at Danny."

"Sofi!  I'm not gonna leave!" Danny reaches over and grabs her hand.

"You promise?"

"Sweetheart, I promise!"

"Good!" She climbs up and hugs him tight.

"I love aunt Sarah, but she's not my daddy!" Sofia giggles.

"Awe!  Haha, well that's very sweet of you to say."

"Sarah was pretty great.  Remember that show you guys put on on New Years?" Jessica asks.

"Yes! *Laughs* that was fun!  Maybe aunt Sarah can come over on New Years and we can have a show with daddy!"

"I'll see if she's doing anything.  Is that okay with you, Danny?"

"Of course!" He smiles and kisses Sofia's cheek.

***

The next morning.

Arabella has been sleeping with Danny and Jessica, so she was cuddled up in Jessica's chest sleeping peacefully.

Danny woke up first, so he checked on the boys, who were only a few feet away from them, then went downstairs to set up the kids Santa gifts.

After that, he went back upstairs and kissed Jessica gently on the head.

"Jessie."

"Hm?" She hums with her eyes shut.

"Merry Christmas, baby."

She opens her eyes and smiles softly.

"Merry Christmas, Danny."

"Come downstairs with me while they're still asleep."

"For what?"

"Just come sit with me."

"Okay."

Jessica pulled away from Arabella, and went with Danny.

They sat on the couch and Jessica laid on his chest listening to his heartbeat.

"Jessie.. This year has been so insane..

I mean, for example, Jackson's birthday last year we announced that you were pregnant with Arabella, and this year on his birthday, you were giving birth to our twins."

"Hah!  Wow, that is weird."

"I know. 

..Jessie, I hope that you never doubt my love for you, because I do.  I love you so much."

"Danny, I know that.  Why are you bringing that up?"

"Because when Sof was talking last night, it made me think of everything.. Well honestly, I think about it everyday."

"You shouldn't.  That's the past."

"Yeah, but still.  Jessie, I can never forgive myself for hurting you."

"Danny, please don't do this.  I've forgiven you.. You just need to forgive yourself."

"I never will, Jessica.  I don't know why I did it.. Why I treated you those ways.  I love you so so much, and I have gotten way too close to losing you too many times.  You mean more to me than anything in this world.  I thank God for the day I first laid eyes on you.  Jessica, I will never ever leave you."

"Good.. Because if you did, I'd kill you!" She hugs him tighter.

Danny chuckles and Jessica says, "Leave me with five kids, I'd literally cut you balls off!"

"Ouch!  Well no need to worry, because you're stuck with me."

Jessica looks up and smiles at him.

"I love you more than jazz, Babydoll." He smirks.

"Mmm!  I love you too, baby boy."

Danny leans in and kisses her lips.

They were suddenly interrupted by Sofia and Jackson running down the stairs.

"It's Christmas!" Sofia yells.

"Mommy!  Daddy!  Stop kissing, it's Christmas!" Jackson laughs.

They break their kiss and laugh.

"It's Christmas!" Danny yells nearly doubling their excitement.

"YEAH!!" The kids scream.

"WAAAHHH!" They hear a choir of babies.

"Heh!  I think we woke them." Sofia smiles innocently.

Jessica laughs and says, "It's okay!  Come on daddy, let's go get our little elves." Jessica pats Danny's leg and they go get the kids.

"Don't touch the presents till mommy and I get back." He points his finger and then.

"Ah!  Okay!" Sofia bounces up and down with excitement.

***

They walk into the room that was filled with screams, and grab the babies.

"What's the matter?  There's no crying on Christmas!" Jessica says in a cute voice as she lifts Joseph out of his bassinet.

"Mmaaaa!  Mmaaaa!"

"What baby?  Mama's right here!" Jessica walks over and lifts her up.

"Mmaaa.." She catches her breath and lays on Jessica's shoulder.

"My baby!" Jessica says as she rests her head on hers.

"Merry Christmas Bella, Josh and Joe!  Are we going to be good little boys and and a good little girl on Christmas?"

Joseph fusses and Jessica looks down.

"Is that a no?"

Danny laughs and they go downstairs.

"Merry Christmas!" Sofia runs over and takes Arabella from Jessica.

Danny hands Joshua to Jessica and she starts feeding the twins while Arabella is occupied with Sofia.

"Looks like the boys got their presents!  But what does daddy get?  Those are mine.." Danny pouts.

"Danny, they're not even mine anymore." Jessica nods.

Danny laughs and Jackson says, "Alright no more talking!  Can we open presents now?!"

"Go ahead, baby." Jessica smiles.

"Here Sof, hand me the baby." Danny holds his hands out for her.

"Hi baby girl!  Merry Christmas!"

Arabella smiles and kicks her legs around.

"You're such a happy baby!"

"Bella, can you say dada?  Dada!  Da-Da!"

"Daaaa!" She giggles and throws herself on him.

"Aw!  Close enough, Princess!" He pats her back.

"Wanna open your presents, Arabella?" He turns her around and sits her on his lap.

"How about you boys?  Although I don't know what would be better than mommy's boobies."

"Daaad!" Sofia whines.

"Sorry Sof."

Jessica laughs and rolls her eyes.

Arabella climbs off Danny's lap and crawls over to the tree.

She leans forward and puts her mouth on the gift.

"Don't eat it!" Danny pulls her back and grabs to gift to help her open it.

Jessica laughs and says, "Open your gift, baby!"

"Mmaaaa!" She smiles at her, making Jessica giggle.

"I think she's more interested in you than her presents."

"Well that's because mama's just so magical!" Jessica smiles.

"You're so cute!" Danny chuckles.

***

All three babies were laying on Jessica's bed, as she got them ready.

"Are mama's little angel's having a good first Christmas?

Huh?  Are you having fun?!"

Arabella giggles and Jessica smiles.

"Bella Boo's always happy!  Aren't you, Princess?!"

"Mommy, we're ready!" Sofia and Jackson walk in.

"Oh my heart!  Look at my beautiful babies!"

"Are we cute?" Jackson smiles.

"Haha!  Very!"

***

Later that day, they all go over to Jessica's aunts house.

"Jessie, look at you!  You've multiple since last year!"

"I know!"

"How are you feeling?"

"I'm doing a lot better, thanks."

"Well good!  You look just beautiful, Jessie."

"Aw, thank you!"

***

Being at her aunt's house was nice because the kids were constantly being passed around and she and Danny were able to rest.

While everyone was talking and playing games, Jessica and Danny sat together on the couch.

Jessica rested her body on Danny's and he wrapped his arm around her.

They were so relaxed in front of the fireplace that they dozed off.

"Look at these two." Ann tells Jane as she holds one of the twins.

"Poor thing's.  They must be exhausted taking care of five kids!"

"I know.  Should we wake them?"

"No!  Just let them be!  Take their picture though." Jane laughs.

Ann takes their picture, and the baby starts crying.

"Uh oh!  What's the matter little guy?  Are you hungry?"

"Which one do you have?"

"I don't know."

"Heh!  Well you better hurry up and wake Jess so she can feed him.  Do it before her boobs start leaking."

"Oh yeah!

Jess!  Jessie, wake up the baby's hungry." Ann gently shakes her.

"Huh?!" She jerks up then grabs her boobs.

"OW!  Dammit, they're full!"

"He's hungry, Jess."

"Okay.  Come on, Joseph, let's go to the room so mama can feed you." She takes him from Ann and stands up.

"Joseph!  That's who it was!" Ann laughs.

***

Joshua was starting to get fussy, so Danny took him to Jessica.

When he walked in he saw Jessica sleeping while sitting down and nursing Joseph.

"Heh!  Your poor mama is so sleepy!"

"Jessie!" He touches her shoulder.

"Huh?" She gasps.

"Wake up, you're gonna fall over." He chuckles.

"Oh!  Thanks." She smiles softly and takes a deep breath.

"I'm so exhausted!  They were up all night!"

"I know!  It's been forever since we've had a good nights rest."

Jessica nods with a sleepy look in her eyes.

Jane knocks on the door, then walks in with a crying Arabella.

"She's hungry."

"Hah!  Take a number." Jessica says.