~Three Weeks Later~

Ashley's POV*

I sat at home, waiting for Joey's parents to arrive and Donald. Unfortunately, Kenny and his wife couldn't make it.

I looked through the ultrasound photos. I smiled, just looking at the growth my baby has gone through the past month.

I placed my hand on my growing tummy as I felt the baby move. "Joey!" I called.

"Yeah baby?" He responded, looking through the doorway.

"Come here," I motioned. He came over and kneeled down in front of me. I smiled before taking his hand. I placed it on my stomach. His face lit up and he looked up at me with a smile.

"Hey little one." Joey whispers. The baby kicked some more at the sound of Joey's voice. His lips curled into a giant smile. "Hey baby, you like movin' around, don't you?"

"Yeah, apparently." I laugh.

~*~*~

Later that night, Joey's parents and Donald sat with us at dinner. Jeannie and Herb hadn't caught on yet, and thankfully, I had a hoodie on, hiding my swollen stomach.

"Excuse me." I mumbled, getting up. I quickly scurried away to the kitchen. I grabbed the envelope on the counter then returned to the table. I stood there, the envelope in my hands. "Joey and I have something to say." I started, "Well, show you."

I handed his parents the envelope filled with pictures from all our ultrasounds. Joey looked up at me before standing up and taking my hand. He kissed my cheek as his parents looked at us. "We're finally grandparents?" Jeannie asked.

"Yes." I smiled, "It's a boy."

"Congratulations, you two. Finally after four years." She smirks.

"Mom," Joey groaned.

"Hey, let her be excited. You were." I scolded.

"Sorry," He mumbled.

"How far along?" Donnie asks.

"I'm 20 weeks." I smile.

"Do you have a name?" Herb asks.

I look up at Joey, and he has a giant grin on his face. "His name is Arlo Donald Joseph." He answers.

"I love it." Jeannie grins.

"Arlo means fighter; Donald means ruler of the world; and Joseph means He will add." I stated.

"They're lovely." She complimented.

"Thank you." I smiled. Jeannie got up and walked around the table. She gave me a hug, then kissed Joey on the cheek.

"Donnie, we have a question for you." Joey stated.

"What is it?" Donnie asks.

"We want you as the godfather. Wanna do it?" Joey asks.

Donnie grinned, "Yeah. I'll do it."

I smiled, then placed my hand on Joey's forearm as my other hand laid on my tummy. Joey looked at me, "Are you okay, babe?"

"Yeah. He's just squirmy today." I nodded.

"May I?" Jeannie asks, referring to the baby. I nodded. She smiled and gently laid her hands on my stomach. "It's been 29 years." She mumbled.

"Joey, talk to him. He loves listening to you." I smile.

"Hey little one. Your grandmother and grandfather are here. As well as your uncle Donnie. They're all so excited to see you in a couple of months." Joey kept talking. The baby kept moving around. Jeannie smiled, tears started to form in her eyes.

"Wow." Jeannie mumbled. She stood up and hugged Joey once again. "You're gonna be a great father." She whispered.

"Thanks mom." He smiled.

~*~*~

Jeannie and I stood at the sink, washing the dishes from tonight.

"You don't have to help me. I can do this." I offered.

"No, I'm gonna help you." She shook her head.

"Okay," I laughed. I now realized where Joey got his stubbornness.

"So, you excited about the little one?" She asks.

"Yeah. I have a feeling that this is what we needed." I smile.

"They bring a lot of joy." She nods, "Sometimes I miss having all my boys under one roof."

"I have no idea on how you did it. I can barely keep Joey under control." I laugh.

"I heard that!" Joey whined.

"I love you." I called.

He came in and placed his arms around my body. "I love you too."

"You two are gonna be wonderful parents." Jeannie comments.

"Thank you." I smiled.

"Babe, go sit down. I'll get the dishes." He offers.

"It's fine. I'm almost done." I decline. He sighed, and I laughed.

"Baby, please." He begs.

"I'm fine." I muttered.

"I'll carry you if I have to." He sighed.

"Joey, I'm pregnant not disabled." I declined. I finished the last of the dishes before turning around.

"You're stubborn." He commented.

"You love me for it." I smirked.

"I do love you." He whispered, kissing me briefly.

"I love you too." I smiled.

I went to go sit with the rest of the family in the other room. As I sat down, Joey and Donald started to rough-house. I rolled my eyes and laughed.

"They're still the kids they were 20 years ago." Herb laughed.

"Just one of the many reasons I love him." I muttered. Joey stood up for a minute, kissing me quickly as he did. But Donald jumped on his back, causing Joey to stumble. He placed his hands on the back of the couch, steadying himself.

"I love you too." He grinned.

I quickly kissed him again. I laughed, "Go have your fun."

The two started their rough-housing again. "Is it always like this?" Herb asked.

"Yeah, pretty much." I nod.

"Hey, sweetheart, we're gonna head to bed." Jeannie states.

"Okay, goodnight." I start.

"Goodnight." She hugs me one more time before walking upstairs. Minutes later, Donnie said goodbye and left for the night also.

Joey sat on the couch next to me. I leaned over and laid my head in his lap. His fingers play with my hair. "You're so beautiful." He whispers.

I looked up at him. "That was random." I laugh.

"Even at random, you're beautiful." He smiles.

"Thank you." I mumble.

"Hey, let's go to bed." He suggests, "You look tired."

"Eh." I shrug. "I just want to relax."

"Okay." He nods. I grab my phone off the coffe table. I scrolled through Facebook and Twitter.

"Hey, wanna announce it?" I smirk.

"You ready?" He asks.

"Yeah." I smile. He agrees and grab his phone also.

I smiled as I opened Instagram. I immediately went to add a photo.

Ashley.Stamper91 ~

Happy to announce that @josephstamper and I are finally having to a baby! Coming in January!

Joey posted the same thing. I was beyond excited.

"I'm tired." He whines, putting his phone down.

"Fine." I sigh. I get up and start walking to our room. I look back and watch him jump up and follow.

As I reached our room, I took off my hoodie and changed. Joey laid down as I did. Not even minutes later, him and I were both asleep.

•A/N•

Guys! Okay, first look at this announcement^^^. I'm crying. Ugh. Anyway, carry on.

I'll try to have another chapter up either tomorrow or during the week!

-xxBabyxxGirlxx😘