Big Things Come In Small Packages.

Part Eight

After they finished eating they moved back into the living room. With their parents sitting on one side and them on the other. Neither group wanting to start. Paula decided to be the first one to speak. "How come you didn't share with us that you wanted to adopt a child? You know that we would have supported you." "Mom, we didn't adopt Alexanderia." Before anyone could ask anymore questions AJ told how they found her and what happen at the hospital.

When AJ said the part about him finding out that he was the father, he thought that his mom and Howie's mom were going to faint. His mom had tears in her eyes. He wasn't sure was it of joy or not. "Howard, what is thoughts on this?" asked Howie's father. "Dad, I love Alex and we decided that Alexanderia is our daughter; as we stated before. We are going to raise her together." Denise was glad that her son had a strong person behind him and she knew that Howie truly loved her son. Howie's father knew the answer to his questions but felt he still needed to answer it.

"You do realize that the are still a lot of unanswered questions?" asked Howie's mom. "Yeah we know mom, but right now we are taking everything day by day." "How did the rest of the guys take the news?" asked Howie's father. "Let's just say that your reactions are 10 times better then yours but they have warm up to the idea." said AJ. "I hate to bring this up but what have you guys decided to tell the fans?" asked AJ's mom. "We are going to wait a while until we tell the fans anything." said AJ. "Why?" asked AJ's mom. "Because we want Alexanderia to get used to the life style a bit. I'm not sure how long that is going to be but we don't need reporters around her just yet." said AJ. "Understandable." said Howie's Dad.

"You guys go to leave on tour in a couple of weeks, what are you planning on doing with her. I know that I would be more than happy to look after her and I'm sure Denise would too?" "Of course, I think that me and you Paula will be fighting over who spends more time with her." "Thanks for offering you guys but we are going to take her on tour with us." said AJ. "I don't think that is such a good idea." said Howie's mom and AJ's mom nodded her head in agreement. "Mom, she's barely comfortable around us, let alone with someone else. Say if we let her stay with you guys, after me and D come back from tour she wouldn't want to come home with us because she would know you guys better then us." Denise and Paula both nodded their heads as if they now understood the logic behind it all. "I'm glad that you two are thinking about her welfare which is the first signs of true parents." said Howie's Dad.

"Well at least can we spend some time with our new granddaughter? I'm so happy you made me a grandmother. Now I have someone to spoil," said Denise happily. "Of course you can spend time with her" said AJ. Howie went upstairs to get her. When they came back downstairs they introduce Alexanderia to her grandparents. Not to get confuse Denise will be called Grandma and Paula will be called Abuelita which is grandma in Spanish. Their parents tried to talk to Alexanderia but as always she didn't say a word. "Its time for someone's nap, so wave to everyone." said Howie picking Alexanderia up. Alexanderia wave to them and they wave backed. AJ said, "I'll be up in a couple of minutes to give you a kiss, okay?" Alexanderia nodded her head.

Once Alexanderia and Howie were out of sight Denise asked, "Does she talk?" "We know that she can but she hasn't said anything since she was screaming at the hospital. The most we can get from her is a nod or a shake of the head." "The poor child, Lord only knows what she has been through. I mean who could leave a child out in the rain. Especially a sweet child like that." said Howie's mom. "I believe that you two have a hard road to go down but I think that you two can make it," said Howie's Dad. Howie came downstairs "Well I'm going to go up because I promised her. I'll be right back." AJ ran upstairs.

When AJ came back downstairs their parents were getting ready to leave. "You guys are leaving so soon?" asked AJ. "Yeah we have things to do and beside we think that you guys need some alone time with Alexanderia. Especially since you won't get that much while you're on tour," said Howie's mom. While hugging her son goodbye "Thank you for making me a grandmother and I can't believe that my baby is a father." "I guess your welcome mom." She then went over and hugged Howie "Thank you for supporting my son." "You don't have to thank me I did it because I love him." Meanwhile Paula was hugging AJ "Alex you are part of the family and so is Alexanderia. Now take care of my little granddaughter and my son." "Thank you, I will they both mean the world to me." Paula went over to her son "Honey, if you ever need to talk or need advice you can always call me." "Thanks mom" and they hugged. Meanwhile Howie's Dad was talking to AJ "I'll ask some of my friends who have dealt with cases like these to look for information. Good Luck with your quest because you know your job as a parent never ends even when they are old enough to take care of themselves." "Thanks Hoke" they shook hands. Hoke went over to his son "Well I can't believe your a father but I know that you the right person for the job." "Thank you Dad" and they hugged." AJ and Howie waved goodbye and they closed the door.

"See that didn't go that bad?" said Howie. "No it didn't and I'm glad though and they do seem happy for us but I know they were thinking a lot of things that they didn't say." "For sure but I think they knew that whatever they were thinking that we probably already thought that or that it wouldn't change our minds." "But enough of that our parents left and Alexanderia is sleeping. I know what we can do, something that I have been wanting to do for the past couple of days and couldn't." "And what is that" said Howie moving to the couch. As soon as AJ began kissing him the phone rang. "Is there some kind of conspiracy going on." Howie gave a little laugh and kissed AJ before answering the phone. "Hello" "Hey Howie, its me Nick. I just wanted to tell you that I'm on my way over." "How long until you'll be here?" "I should be there in 10 minutes." "Okay see you then." When Howie hung up the phone "I'm sorry Babe but it looks like we have to finish or start this another time. Nick's coming over."

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