The next morning.

"Everything looks great!  Baby girl is looking good, now just go home and relax!"

"I will!  Thank you, doctor!"

"You're welcome! You all take care."

"You too, Doctor!" Delilah smiles sweetly.

"Heh! What a sweet daughter you two have! You're gonna make an incredible big sister."

"Thanks!" Delilah says with a giggle.

Once he leaves, Delilah looks to Jessica and says, "He thought I was yours!"

"I heard that!" Jessica chuckles.

"Mommy!" Delilah giggles and cuddles into Jessica's belly.

"Daughter!" Jessica says in a funny accent.

"Ah!  The baby's kicking me!  Nyla!  It's big sissy!
Woah!" Her eyes widen. "That was a strong punch, huh?" She says softly placing her hand on Jessica's bump.

"It was!  Her little kicks are getting stronger and stronger!"

Delilah smiles and kisses her baby sister.
"I can't wait to see her!  Do you think she'll have dark hair like me and daddy, or blonde hair like you and Nolan?"

"I don't know!  It'll be cool to finally see her, huh?"

"Mhm!  Can I be in the room when she's born?"

"We'll talk about it.  A lot is going to go down.  It's gonna be intense." Jessica chuckles.

"Jessica's right.  Daddy's still not one hundred percent ready for the level of craziness!"

"Hey, I forgot!  You've never been through a vaginal delivery, have you, Danny?"

"No and I'm terrified!"

"Aw!" Jessica pouts. "I'll be okay!"

"Yeah.  You're a tough cookie, huh?"

"The toughest!" Jessica says in a cute voice and a beautiful smile.

*Knock, knock*

"Come in!"

"Hi.. Sorry, I just.. I just wanted to come and apologize."

"Noelle's mommy!" Delilah gasps.
"You told! You got Mommy fired! You're a bad bad lady, and bad lady's go to hell!"

"Shh!" Jessica softly places her hand over Delilah's lips.

"I am so so sorry! I thought it was the right thing to do. I never thought this would happen. Is the baby okay? Please tell me she's okay!"

"She's fine.. now. Jessica was going into preterm labor. It was all the stress on her and the baby."

"And it's all my fault."

"Yes."

"Danny!
.. Ms. Aiken, it's okay. I just hope you don't see me as a bad person.. because I'm not.

When I first came to this school, my plan wasn't to sleep around with my students' fathers.. I wasn't looking for love.. I was in a bad relationships few years prior, and I honestly didn't think I deserved a man like Daniel.

But there he was.. I came to this school for a reason.
Danny and Delilah were brought to this school for a reason. We were meant to be a family. I love him, I love Delilah.. and I love Nyla.  This isn't a dirty thing.  This is love.  I couldn't help who I fell in love with.. Could you?"

"No.."

"Mrs. Aiken.. what you don't know, is that I lost my son when he was four years old.. and I can't go through that again. So instead of fighting.. instead of screaming at you because I'm so mad I lost a job that I loved all because I finally found the man of my dreams.. I'm going to forgive you.. and forget."

"Ms. Lange, I-I had no idea! I am so so sorry! I'll do anything! I want to make up for this."

"It's okay. Just give me some time with my family."

"Of course." The woman bows her head.
"I'm sorry again.. I truly mean that. I'll never forgive myself."

"Good!" Delilah says.

"Quiet!" Jessica giggles and lightly taps her arm.

**

Later that day.

"All cozy, girls?"

"Yep! We're good, daddy! Right, Ms. Jessica?"

"Right! We're ready for movie day!" Jessica smiles.

"Great! I'm going to grab us some yummy food!"

"Alright, be careful, honey."

"You too!"

"Oh right! I'll try not to fall off the bed!" Jessica jokes.

**

Before grabbing food, Danny drove to the school to give the principal a piece of his mind!

"Hello, Mr. Huston. How is everything? Are Ms. Lange and the baby okay?" Julianna, the receptionist asks.

"Both are doing well, thank you for asking.
Jessica is resting at home now"

"Oh good! I'm glad everything turned out okay."

"Thank you! I'm here because I would like to speak with the principal, please."

"Oh! Okay, yes. I'll tell him. Have a seat, and I'll let him know you're here."

"Thank you."

15 minuets later.

"Mr. Huston."

"Yes?" Danny stands.

"Go ahead and come in, he's in his office."

"Thank you."

Danny walks in ready to stand up for him woman.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Huston. Please have a seat."

"Thank you."

"What would you like to discuss today?"

"I just wanted to tell you sir, how big of mistake you've made."

"Yes, I've received many phone calls in regards to Ms. Lange's departure, however.. there's nothing I can do."

"Oh really?"

"Yes sir."

"Let me tell you something, SIR.
Jessica Lange is an incredible teacher. What you've done to her is unfair and disgusting.
I told Jessica I would support her and that she never needs to work another day in her life! But she loves this job. She doesn't want to stay home all day! She wants to spend the day teaching kids. She loves it here!"

"Yes, I know, and we loved having her. However—"

"You haven't even asked how Jessica is doing. You do know the amount of stress you caused her almost made her lose our baby, don't you?"

"I—"

"Jessica never says this because she doesn't want people always bringing it up, but she lost a son before we met."

"She did?"

"Yes, and because of YOU, she almost lost this baby too.  Now tell me, Mr. Freeman.. how would you feel if our baby died because of you?"

"Well—"

"That blood would have been on YOUR hands!"

"Now Mr. Huston, that isn't fair.  I only did what was right."

"Firing her for having my baby is the right thing to do?  People love her!  The kids love her!

What would make it better?  If she were my wife?  Is that what it takes?  For Jessica to be my wife?" Danny then stares off to the side.  A soft smile forming on his face.

"That's it!  Jessica is going to be my wife!"