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At the Halliwell Resort & Spa, the Miranda-Soo woman sat in robes getting their hands and toes done. AnneMarie and Claudia scrolled through Claudia's phone gossiping about the drama from another school. Lesley and Nova were looking through their phones separate and silently. That left Pippa and Allie. "So, Noah. So you think this is serious?" Pippa asked. Allie glanced to her toes with joy.

"I do. Mommy, he was a senior when I was a sophomore. But his brother introduced us last year when he came back after basic. He was sweet, but he knew if we did anything there would could be trouble. The Romeo and Juliet law misses us by a month," Allie replied. Pippa smiled. Only one of her kids had a healthy love life. Mason was the only one, and Pippa wanted the rest of her kids to follow suit.

"Good. Good. I'm glad. I...uhh...I wanted to ask you something. And I know this is probably not the best time, but I just wanted to get it on your radar. Joi told me about what happened at the doctor. And I was talking to dad and... I don't really know how to— you want to be a mom one day right?" Pippa stammered. Allie tried to follow along, but was lost between the words and foot massage.

"O-o-f course I do," she stuttered, unsure why her mom was bringing up kids, a hard topic, on her birthday.

"Does Noah want to be a dad?" Pippa asked, playing with her fingers. Allie nodded, trying to bite back her smile.

"Yeah. We've talked about it. He says he wants to try for a baby after we get married, after graduation. But, well, I know it's not going to happen and I don't really know how to tell him," Allie mumbled. Pippa took her daughters hand.

"Is there a way that you would maybe want to adopt this baby? If, you know, Noah agrees? You know after you graduate?" Pippa asked. Allie dropped her moms hand, looking at her with only shock. She looked past her mother for a second to see her family engrossed in their own little worlds.

"You want me to raise the baby?" Allie asked, a mix of fear and joy in her voice. Pippa nodded. "But, I don't have a job and Noah and I aren't married yet—"

"If it's the money you're worry about, don't. It would be like when Lesley or Ana had their kids. Dad and I will be financially responsible until you and Noah are ready. And by the time that happens, you'll be married and stable. The adoption will be closed, so no one outside of the family will have to know and if you want to tell the baby years later you can, but..." Phillipa trailed off. "We can't raise another child," she pleaded. Allie sat back in her seat.

"Can I talk to Noah? If it were just me, I'd say yes in a heartbeat, but I want make sure he's okay with it," Allie asked. Pippa nodded.

"Yeah, definitely. We don't have to decide for six more months." Allie sat back trying not to get her hopes up. Was she actually going to get to be a mom? She hoped Noah would come around, because if she had to choose, she'd choose being a mother in a heartbeat.

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While the woman got pampered, the men took care of the home, with Feather. She was a bit young for the spa and woke up feeling sick, so Lizzie stayed back to care for her. "Lizzie, do you want to be a mommy one day?" Feather asked, dropping her iPad to her chest. Lizzie looked away from the living room tv, and slid her glasses up to hold her front pieces back.

"You know Feather, I can't say that I do," she answered. The small child locked her tablet and sat up on her knees.

"Why not?" She harmlessly asked. Lizzie thought back to her childhood and everything she endured at the hands of "loving parents".

"Carrying a baby and raising a human have never really been on my mind." She honestly spoke. "Mason and I have decided that we will love on all of the nieces and hopefully future nephews and cousins, but we would rather not be parents ourselves," she answered. Feather hummed and laid into Lizzie's side.

"Do you at least like kids?" She asked, settling into the adults torso with her head. Lizzie ran her hand through Feathers hair making sure to gently massage the scalp like Lauren would do for her.

"You know what Feath, I do. I actually love kids. I devote my career to helping kids. But I believe my personal life wasn't meant for that," she said. Feather started to fall asleep as Lizzie turned the tv back on, still massaging the little girls scalp.

Mason and Enzo watched from the kitchen when Lin came in on the phone. "No absolutely," he agreed. "We want nothing less." The guys watched him listen for a few more minutes before he hung up. "We got it guys," Lin smiled. Mason quietly cheered while Enzo lifted an eyebrow confused.

"Got what?" He asked. Lin pulled up his phone showing a beach side mini mansion. "Holy Sh—,"

"Hey! In a few days, we as a family will be off to the Outer Banks for a two week long family vacation. Lac has a friend who isn't using the place and will let us rent it out," he proudly smiled. Enzo's jaw dropped. He couldn't believe it. The first family vacation since the twins were born.

"Yes!" He cheered. "When are we leaving?"

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Hours pasted by and the family was finally back at home. Allie came down the steps in a beautiful black bodycon midi dress, red heels and a big puffer jacket. "Ooh, someone looks sexy!" Claudia smirked.

"Is it too much?" Allie self consciously asked. Claudia shook her head as Pippa came from the office with Lin and an envelope.

"Allie-cat you look spectacular," Lin smiled. She could see he was forcing back tears, but couldn't quiet manage. "I am so proud to be your dad," he whispered, pulling her into a hug. Phillipa gently guided her husband away and slid her daughter the envelope.

"What's this?" She asked, opening it to see a think stack of 50's and 20's.

"It's 1800 dollars. Each kid on their birthday got 100 dollars in a savings account. But since we missed your first three and then a few more, we had to catch up with the birthdays after. The younger kids don't know about it so," she placed her finger over her lips. Allie nodded and pulled her mom into a hug. "I love you, Al," Pippa whispered, pecking her child's temple.

"I love you too," she replied. And with that Allie was off to her dinner date with Noah.

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At the restaurant, Noah caught up with Allie about her day and got see what his money had paid for. She gladly showed off her perfectly purple manicure in the light. "My favorite color," he smiled. "They look great," he complimented. Allie pulled her hand back as Noah started to fidget with his pocket.

"You okay? Did you use that old detergent again? You know it makes your skin irritated!" Allie assumed. Noah chuckled and shook his head.

"No, no. I just have one more present for you," he said. Slowly he got down on one knee beside the table and opened the black ring box to show a 3 Carat oval diamond ring. Allies hand flew to her mouth as tears ran down her face. "I know we have only dated for a year, but I love waking up to your FaceTimes and your letters, and falling asleep to your voice messages. You inspire me every single day and I would be the luckiest guy ever if you would be my wife," he proposed. Words couldn't form in her throat so all she did was nod. Noah exciting slid the ring on her finger then pulled her in for a kiss.

"I love you so much," she cried. "And I hate that you made me ruin my makeup," she cried even harder this time through a laugh. Noah wiped her tears with his thumbs as he retook his seat.

"I'm sorry, baby," he smiled. Allie immediately took out her phone to take pictures and videos, sending them into her friends and her family group chat.

"Baby, how expensive was this ring?" She exclaimed, obsessing over her newest piece of jewelry. Noah waved her off. He was not about to tell her that he saved for the last seven months and still had to borrow from his dad. As far as she was concerned, he did it and that's all that mattered.

After the physical excitement wore down, Allie put her phone in her purse. "I have something to tell you and I don't know how you will take it?"

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"Woah, you saw what?" AnneMarie stopped. Claudia rolled her eyes and got up from her bed.

"How do you know it's real?" Nova asked. They watched Claudia open her laptop, turn down the volume and hit play. The girls were hurried and in shock seeing their parents/ grandparents going at it. Claudia paused the video before it got worst and shut the laptop.

"Where did you find that?" AnneMarie worriedly asked. She didn't want hers to come out next in a way her parents would be able see. It was already humiliating enough that her school saw it.

"Some girls account on twitter. Brec or something," she recalled.

"Do you think they know?" Nova asked. The twins shrugged. "I guess only one way to find out," she said. AnneMarie shook her head and hopped up as Nova started towards the bedroom door.

"We can't ask! What if they don't know and we are telling them for the first time! Mommy is pregnant she can't deal with that stress!" She fought. Claudia leaned against her desk, biting her inner cheek.

"Yeah, but if she doesn't know and it comes out later in the news she'll be wrecked. And then be mad that we knew and didn't say anything before she could get ahead of it," she reasoned. The girls took a moment before they ultimately agreed.

"Fine. But, be gently. Maybe Nova should ask," AnneMarie volunteered.

"Ugh, why me?" Nova scoffed as they headed across the bridge. Claudia rolled her eyes and shoved past them.

"I have the laptop, I'll do it." The girls stopped at the barrier between them and their parents. Gently, they knocked on the door, before being granted permission to enter. "Mommy, we have something to tell you," Claudia started. Pippa looked between the girls, scared that they might tell her something unimaginable that might very well be the straw that breaks the camels back. She was holding on by a thread at this point.

"Yes?" Pippa urged, dropping a bottle into her suitcase then turning to them. Claudia opened up her laptop and hit play. Pippa's eyes dropped as she started to chuckle.

"Wait, is she laughing? Why is she laughing?" Nova freaked out. The twins started feel panic well in their stomachs forcing them to turn the video off.

"I'm sorry," Pippa laughed. "I don't— this isn't funny," she quickly rebutted. Lin sat quietly, unsure how to approach the situation.

"Why are you laughing?" AnneMarie cautiously asked. Pippa caught her breath and took a seat on the couch in front of the bed, between two stacks of laundry.

"That video is old," Lin answered. Pippa nodded while grabbing some undergarments.

"Don't worry about that. The world already knows. And dad already got in trouble. But thank you girls, for your concern. It's much appreciated," Pippa smiled. "Now, go get packed. We have a flight to catch tomorrow night," she dismissed. The girls scurried back across the bridge as Pippa turned to her husband.

"I guess it's making a reappearance," he shrugged. Pippa rolled her eyes and moved back to her suitcase.

"Lucky us," she muttered. Lin dropped a t-shirt into his bag trying to act like nothing was wrong, but his question was burning his esophagus.

"Do you really think Allie will take the baby?" He finally inquired. Pippa had told him about the conversation she had with Allie earlier and he had lots of questions. Pippa slammed her clothes down and sighed.

"I don't know. I threw it out there, but the ball is in her court,"

"Well what if she doesn't? Will we still put it up for adoption?" Lin asked. Pippa took a deep breath, placing her hands on her hips.

"I would probably ask Zo next. I can't ask Lesley and Mason has already made it clear he doesn't want kids. If all else fails then... I don't know," Pippa honestly replied. She would love to keep the baby in the family, but she already made it clear she couldn't raise a child. Getting pregnant again was a mistake, a curse even. To have to raise a child at her age would be far too much.

"What about Lauren?"

"Lauren? We haven't seen Lauren in years. We can't expect her to take this baby. No," Pippa declared. She was slow to forgive Lauren for leaving Mason and to give her baby away to Lauren would be worse than raising it herself. "Until Allie makes her decision I don't want to talk about this anymore." Lin watched Pippa close her suitcase and leave the room, presumably to get some space and or ice cream.

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At just the right moment, Pippa came down to see Feather in the freezer doing what she was about to. Pippa cleared her throat and watched the child jump, before turning to her with a pint of Ben And Jerry's in her hand. "Oh, Nona it's just you. I thought you were daddy," she said. Pippa chuckled and grabbed two spoons from the drawer before taking them to the table. Feather joined her in the nook and popped open the lid. "So, you're really having a baby and Allie is getting married?" Feather asked. Pippa has since stopped trying to hide the pregnancy inside of the house and was usually seen in a form fitting tank top when inside.

"Yep," Pippa agreed. Feather took a spoonful into her mouth before turning to her grandmother.

"You want to know a secret?" The seven year old asked. Pippa shrugged. What harm could it do. "I miss my mommy sometimes," Feather confessed. Pippa looked down to her granddaughter. She could only imagine the pain Feather had been through with her mother to still miss her after everything.

"Wow. That's a big secret. Does your daddy know?" Pippa asked, taking another bite. Feather shook her head. "Why not? I'm sure he'd want to know; to make it better."

"He says mean stuff about mommy. And I get it because she hurt me, but I don't want him to be mad at me for missing her," Feather replied. Pippa made a mental note to talk to Enzo about the things he says in front of his kid.

"Feather, you're father would never be made at you for such a natural emotion. You spent the beginning of your life with her, it's a no brainer that you would miss her. You're allowed to miss her," Pippa said, essentially granting her granddaughter the permission she needed to be a full fledged emoting human. A single tear slipped from Feathers eye, then another and before she knew it, Pippa was consoling Feather with one hand and eating with the other.

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