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 𝐝𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 & 𝐚 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲
𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

𝐣𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟕,𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟓

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Jake could smell the delicious scent of chicken drifting through his home.

To say that Jake loved the domestic life was an understatement. Sure, he loved travelling the world and shooting movies. But, it was one moment during the first few nights they had took Hugo Andrew Gyllenhaal home and, like most new parents, Rosalie and Jake experienced the highs and lows of newborn baby. The moment Jake's eyes fell on Rosalie, who was sleeping soundly with little Hugo perched securely on her chest as she sat peacefully on the rocking chair, that he decided that he was in it for the long run specifically with the woman who had a soft spot for children.

Jake takes off his coat and makes his way through the five-bedroom house he and Rose owned. He hears laughter coming from the kitchen and his heart flutters at the sight of his beautiful girlfriend, his confidante, making what appears to be her delicious dumplings.

"Daddy, look!" Hugo greets him as he continues to smash a small piece of dough with a rolling pin. He was perched on his high-chair as Rosalie playfully rolls her eyes at her son's antics. "We make dumpeys!"

Jake goes over and plants a kiss on Hugo's head. "Dumplings?" Jake asks, his eyes meeting Rosalie's. "What's the special occasion?"

After sharing one sweet yet passionate kiss with her long-time boyfriend, she answers him, "I'm making the dumplings. This little guy over here is attempting to make them."

"Dumpeys!" Hugo shouts with glee and throws his arms in the air, signaling that he wanted to be picked up. Jake complies and easily lifts him off the chair. After doing so, Jake proceeds to dust off the flour all over Hugo's shirt as Rosalie tells him to eat the grilled-cheese sandwiches she had made for his afternoon snack.

Hugo bounces happily on his feet and practically runs to the sandwiches waiting for him. "Xiè xie, Mommy!" (Thank you, Mommy!)

"Bú yòng xiè, my love." (You're welcome, my love.)

Jake shakes his head at the exchange. "I can't believe you've already taught him Mandarin." He proceeds to entangle Rosalie in his embrace, wrapping his toned arms around her waist and placing a kiss on her cheek. Rosalie visibly exhales and relaxes as she leans into his touch.

Rosalie shrugs and snuggles deeper into him. "He's bound to learn it somehow. He's part Chinese through me and part. . .of some Swedish nobility because of you."

"For the last time, that was ancestors ago."

"Bào qiàn, tián xīn." (Sorry, sweetheart.) Rosalie begins to rub small circle on the back of Jake's hands seeing that she was tightly holding it. You see, she had been keeping a small secret for a few weeks and, just this morning, had confirmed that it was indeed true. "Oh, I bought Hugo a new shirt!" Rosalie informs him, getting off the chair and retrieving the paper bag.

Jake takes the paper bag and opens it, jokingly grumbling. "Another shirt? With you and my mom spoiling him with clothes, I think we'll need to build him a walk-in closet." He feels the soft fabric and unfolds the pastel-colored shirt. Jake could feel his eyes bulging even more as he read the text imprinted on the small clothing item.

"Best Big Broth-" Jake could hardly finish the sentence since he could feel tears forming in his eyes. He shakes the nerves off but the astonishment and excitement was clear in his expression and voice. "You're pregnant? Again?"

Rosalie nods and walks closer to him and cups his face gently in her hands, feeling the slight stubble on her skin. "Yeah. . .are you happy?"

Jake's smile grows even wider-if possible. "Happy? I'm content! Joyous! Blessed! Whatever you want to call it!" He plants a big kiss on her lips, smiling as he could feel Rosalie respond with much enthusiasm and hunger. This was everything Jake wanted and how lucky he was to share it with someone as pure as Rosalie Ren.

Pulling away from the kiss, it was Rosalie's turn to smile until her cheeks hurt as she was softly brushing her hands through Jake's gorgeous brown hair. "I'm only a few weeks along so we don't need to start telling everyone yet. This could be our little secret for now."

"And Hugo's." Jake adds which earns him a laugh from her.

"And Hugo's." Rosalie agrees.

"Speaking of Hugo," Jake starts, a devilish gleam in his eye. "We're always with him or at least one of us is with him. How'd we find time to make him a little sibling?"

Rosalie's cheeks flush to a faint pink color as she remembers one of their rare nights alone. "Remember that night when Hugo was at your parent's house?"

"Because he was convinced the monster in his closet was under his bed and refused to stay in this house until I got rid of it?"

She smiles at her son's antics and Jake's dedication to being a father. Gosh, did she adore this man so much. "And you had just finished doing additional scenes for Southpaw. . .you looked so ruggedly handsome when you came through the door that I just had to beg you put those handcuffs on me. . ."

Jake shrugs. "If you insist, how can I resist?" He proceeds to pepper Rosalie's face with kisses-on her forehead, both of her cheeks, her lips, and her nose. Jake's hands find themselves on her waist and he had bent down as if to talk to her stomach.

"Hey there, little guy." Jake's eyes flicker up to hers and he sees her raised eyebrows so he adds, "Or girl. I'm so excited for you to join us in a few months. I wasn't present during Hugo's birth but I'll make sure to be at yours."

The patter of feet goes unnoticed by the pair until a tiny voice pipes up. "Daddy, why are you talking to Mommy's tummy?" Hugo asks, concern showing in his doe-blue eyes. "Is she sick?"

"Well. . ." Jake and Rose share a look and-just by the look in their eyes or the glee in their smiles-a silent agreement was made. "A human being is inside your Mom's stomach, buddy. You're getting a baby brother or sister!" Jake announces but the smile drops from his face once he sees Hugo's frown.

"Sister?" Hugo sniffs and by now the tears had already formed in his eyes. His parents knew he was going to cry. "I have to share Mommy and Daddy?! No! No! No!" At this point, the toddler was bawling and stomping his way out of the kitchen.

Jake gets up from his position and he hears Rosalie sigh. "I'm going to finish the dumplings." She says and kisses his cheek. "You, Mr. Gyllenhaal, can comfort your son as he goes through this difficult time."

"Gee, I always get the easy job."

Rosalie was already walking towards the stove but, nonetheless, turns to blow him a kiss. "Wǒ ài nǐ, tin xīn!" (I love you, sweetheart!)

Jake didn't need to respond for Rosalie to know that he loved her too.

AUTHOR'S NOTE
got any ideas for more rake
content?? akaksk i miss them
*SIGHS* also,, i just started a
chicago fire fanfic for those
of you who watch the show!! go
check it out if ya can 🤧 #SHAMELESSSELFPROMOTION