#hughes x tennis player au!

[sc0tters]

Jack and Riley definitely have a breeding kink.

100000% some mature thoughts below the cut!

It’s not even just a breeding kink, Jack just loves seeing Riley big when she’s about to pop.

So of course as the kids play quietly downstairs he’s pulling her up to their room so she can ride him “Jack.” Riley would whine as his fingers fiddled with the strings on her sweatpants “I know baby.” Jack mumbled kissing her lips.

This was like a week before the twins were born to “can’t wait to have them out so I get these pretty things back.” Jack nipped at the skin on Riley’s breasts as she placed her hand on her mouth to muffle the moans “let me hear you baby.” The hockey player clicked his tongue as he moved back up to her ear “they won’t hear you downstairs.” He added kissing the shell of her ear.

It sent shivers down her spine “god I need you.” Riley moaned watching as he pulled his boxers down “still so drunk for this cock even as your so big holding my babies.” Jack literally loved the sight of Riley swinging her legs over his waist “only for you.” Riley moaned as she rubbed his cock over her clit.

“There’s my pretty girl.”

[butterflyintochains]

First Winter In Vancouver

After a long and eventful 2024 season, Gabriella decides to stay home in Vancouver over the end of the year. Longing for two months uninterrupted with her boyfriends, Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes. The newest World Number Eleven is happier than ever, content to be a girlfriend for a while, and relax with her little family. Even better, she's finally going to be attending her first ever Canucks Game soon!

tw: anxiety, some elements of sexism, some slight bigotry, and some usual people being idiots. Nothing too heavy, but just so you're aware.

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The jet lag took a few days to iron itself out. Riyadh to Vancouver flights should be illegal in so many ways. But, Gabriella is happy to be home in Vancouver, the city she has fallen head over heels for so quickly. She has her cats, her dog, and her boyfriends, so what's not to love about this place? Gabriella wakes up at nine, alone in bed, not ideal, but she knows why. Arwen leaps up on the bed next to her, she says. ''Good morning, baby.'' Of the quartet, Arwen is her alarm clock. She gets up, and goes for a shower. After that, she brushes her teeth, does her hair, and gets some makeup on. Her clothes for today are black skinny jeans, a Lacoste polo, and one of her tennis cardigans. Arwen and Atticus follow her down to the living room, where there's a note from the boys on the coffee table.

For when you get up, Ella. The cats and Finn are fed, we're at morning skate, we love you. Elias and Quinn.

Gabriella nods, and smiles, touching her necklaces. Quinn's emerald and Elias' sapphire never leave her neck. She grabs some breakfast, and eats while watching some TV. Legolas leaps up onto her lap, Daenerys not far behind him. ''Hello, my little loves, I missed you too.'' Finn, the trio's adorable new Aussie Shepherd puppy, sits at her feet. The pets have been lovingly named 'The Whistler Zoo' on social media. ''Hello to you too, Finn.'' Gabriella looks up at the shelves for their awards, her trophies from Dubai, Rosmalen, and Tokyo sitting pride of place. Her runner up trophies from Toronto and Beijing right next to them. She did so well this year. There's also her tennis bags to sort out, but that can wait.

After breakfast, she laces up her boots, and puts her coat on after calling an Uber to take her to Thunderbird Centre. It's rare that she has nothing to do of a day, and she wants to spend it with her boys. They arrive, the driver says. ''There you are, miss. That'll be 12 dollars.''

She pays him, and smiles. ''Thank you, sir.'' She gets out of the car, and hoists her bag onto her shoulder before heading inside. She hopes practice is open today. The place is still a bit maze like to her, but she finds the rink. The boys are working hard on some drills, Gabriella sits down in sight of the benches, trying not to draw too much attention to herself. She's already in awe of the synergy between Elias and Quinn on ice, it's as if they can read each other's thoughts. There are still so many members of the team she doesn't know. She met JT, Thatcher, and Brock in Toronto. Brock, Dakota, Conor, and Nils came to Wimbledon. But, that's about it. Tocchet says, in full coach-mode. ''Good work, boys! Petey, beautiful handling, keep it going.'' He addresses the rest. ''Six laps and go shower!''

After training is over, Gabriella goes to meet the boys in the common area. Elias greets her first, zipping his team jacket up before hugging her. ''Hi, Angel.'' Elias says.

Gabriella leans up to kiss him. ''Hi, sweetheart.'' She asks him about their boyfriend. ''Where's Quinn?'' Elias kisses her cheek, and goes to grab some lunch. ''Media duties.'' They sit down at a table together, and talk while Elias eats. Finally, Quinn comes through, face lighting up. ''Good to see you, Angel.'' He leans over to kiss her. Gabriella never feels quite right just kissing one of them. ''Good to be here, honey.'' Quinn goes to grab some lunch, and sits with them both. Gabriella also hugs Brock and Conor. ''You guys looked amazing out there today.''

Brock flashes her a big smile. ''Thank you very much, Ella.'' Dakota asks her. ''You comin' to the game on sunday?''

Gabriella helps herself to some tuna and salad with a small portion of pasta. Daniel would kill her if she wasn't eating regularly. ''Yeah, I'm very excited!''

JT promises her. ''We'll make sure to win it for you, Ella. The Sharks won't stand a chance.'' Gabriella laughs, and eats her lunch. Truth be told, her excitement is mixed with more than a little bit of dread. The other ladies will be there too, it's them she's afraid of more than anything. Not that her boys will get to know that. Elias and Quinn introduce her to the guys she hasn't met yet. ''Fil, this is our girlfriend, Canadian number one tennis player: Gabriella Lemieux. Ella, this is my d-partner, Filip Hronek.''

She politely shakes his hand, she's heard good things from Quinn about Hronek. ''Good to meet you, Filip.'' Elias introduces her to his linemates, Danton Heinen and Daniel Sprong. ''Good to finally see who these two always talk about.'' Teddy Blueger jokes.

Gabriella laughs, sitting back down at the table. ''That's what my friend, Felix, said this summer when we were at Wimbledon. You can all call me 'Ella' if you want, by the way.'' She's blown away with how nice and respectful they all are to her. Treating her as a friend right away, and asking her about her tennis career.

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The night before gameday, the trio are fast asleep in bed, Gabriella curled up with her head on Elias' chest, and Quinn's arms around her waist from behind. Their pets all asleep in their beds as well. Gabriella's hand tightens around Elias' shirt, rousing him from sleep. The house is quiet, Quinn is in a deep sleep, but Gabriella is breathing quickly, He gently strokes her cheek, bringing her out of whatever nightmare she was having. ''Hey, Gabriella, it's okay, what was it?'' He whispers to her, hoping Quinn doesn't wake up. Gabriella blinks a few times, drying her eyes. ''Just a bad dream, Elias.''

Elias asks, wanting to know what's causing her such pain. ''What about?''

Gabriella says, sniffling. ''It's so stupid. But, we were all hanging out after the game, and the wives and girlfriends of the others would not stop calling me a 'whore' and a 'slut', saying I was a 'freak' for dating both of you.'' She stops to breathe, her mind racing a mile a minute. ''And, you two weren't there, so no one stopped them.''

Elias kisses her forehead, helping her calm down. Somehow, Quinn is still asleep, but, not even a bomb exploding could wake him up. ''We'll have a talk with the boys, angel, we won't let anyone hurt you, promise.''

Gabriella whispers. ''Thank you.'' In time, they get back to sleep, joining Quinn in slumber again.

They have a slower morning, relaxing together with their pets and a movie. After lunch, the boys go for a pre-game nap, and Gabriella walks Finn. She so wishes Leylah and Bianca were here, for familiar hands to hold during the game. The boys come down in their game suits. Looking unfairly handsome. Gabriella will be getting ready a bit later. ''Okay, babe, we'll see you later.'' Quinn says, hugging her tightly, and kissing her. ''Can't wait to see you, angel.'' Elias says, and kisses her. Gabriella says to them, holding their hands in hers. ''Play well, stay safe, don't get in trouble. I love you both, and I'll see you very soon.''

They say in unison. ''We love you too.'' They go out to the car together. Gabriella uses the two empty hours to check some work emails, some stuff from her sponsors, and an early form she needs to fill out about her early quarter schedule. All of that can be done later. So, after a quick dinner, she goes to wash her hair, and put some makeup on. She opts for black tights with a black collared pencil dress and her leather jacket with heeled boots. ''Here goes nothing, kids.'' She says to their pets.

She gets an Uber down to Rogers Arena, finding herself intimidated by the sheer size of the place. She takes the ticket and pass out of her purse, and gets into the concourse. She grabs some water and a chocolate bar - the one sweet thing she allows herself. Gabriella goes to find her seat, in the family and friend section. She texts Daniel, in need of her second-dad.

Gabriella: Danny, I'm at the game, and I'm scared.

He texts back, the boys must have filled him in on her dream last night.

Best Coach: Deep breaths, kiddo, you're going to be fine. If anyone says anything to you, you tell them every way they're wrong, okay?

Taking deep breaths, Gabriella nods to herself, and texts back.

Gabriella: Will do. Love you, Danny.

He replies quickly.

Best Coach: Love you too, kiddo.

The other wags file in with their kids and some Canuck parents. Gabriella gives some of the ladies a shy smile. It's so strange, she's so confident on a court, nothing can bend her, and even less breaks her. Here, she's unsure and shy. Surrounded by people she's certain hate her and all she represents. ''Ella! Hi, Ella!'' JT Miller's daughter, Scarlett, runs up to her, bringing her out of her head. ''Hi, Scarly, you've gotten big since I last saw you! And, I love your braid, did mama do it for you?''

Scarlett nods. ''Uh huh, it's your braid too!'' It is her braid, the braid she wears her hair in for tournaments. ''She insisted on it, so did Scotty.'' Natalie says, sitting next to her. ''You look pale, are you okay?''

Gabriella nods. ''Just a bit... nervous being around the team's families, I'm not exactly... normal, y'know?'' She says, she likes Natalie, and trusts her too. ''Depends on how one defines 'normal', sweetie. My normal and your normal are different. Yours is Elias and Quinn, and that's okay.'' Gabriella nods, and admits while watching the boys skate out for warm-ups. ''I just don't want you all treating me differently, I get enough of that from the press, and I'm sick of it.'' Michela Myers says. ''Well, with us, you're part of the family.''

The game gets underway, Gabriella singing the national anthem with the kids. Brock gets them on the board early, Gabriella cheers for her friend. Halfway through the first, Quinn wires a pass to Elias, who takes the shot from the circle. ''That's my boys!'' Gabriella cheers for them. Late into the period, JT and Danton both notch goals to close the period 4-0. ''Liking your first game so far, Gabriella?'' Brock's girlfriend, Bella, asks. Gabriella nods, finishing her chocolate. ''Yeah, totally different vibe to tennis matches too.''

The second period begins, and the team increase their lead quickly with a goal from Quinn to make it 5-0, and another from Teddy not too long after for 6-0. One of the Sharks scores late into the period for 6-1. During intermission, the announcer for the arena says. ''Tonight, Canucks Nation, we have a very special person in this arena. World Number eleven and Canadian number one: Gabriella Lemieux!'' Her face flashes up on the jumbotron, Gabriella stands and waves to the cheering crowd. Taking her seat again with shaking legs.

The third is a bit dry until the tenth minute, when DeBrusk nets a beauty to open scoring for 7-1, and another one of the Sharks scores another for 7-2 a minute later. ''Come on, boys.'' Gabriella says. In the dying minutes, Elias scores on a breakaway to close the game 8-2. ''That was amazing.'' Gabriella says to Natalie.

Natalie laughs, watching Scarlett take Gabriella's hand. ''Yeah, something tells me Quinn and Elias insisted they win for you.'' They go backstage together with the other ladies. After media is over, Natalie and the kids run over to JT. ''I love the braids, girls, did mama do them?''

Scotlyn nods excitedly. ''Yeah! Now we look like Ella!'' Gabriella laughs, informing her older friend. ''I'm touched, really, I am.'' Elias and Quinn come in, lips puffy from what must have been a post-game kiss of their own. Gabriella kisses them both, and says. ''Fantastic game, my loves.''

Quinn says, smiling brightly. ''All for you, angel.'' Elias keeps his hand on her back, and says. ''They never stood a chance with you here.'' Scarlett asks her daddy. ''Uhm, daddy, why did Ella kiss both Huggy and Petey?'' Gabriella grips Quinn's hand and Elias' bicep tighter.

JT says to the little crowd of kids who have congregated around him at Scarlett's question. ''You know how I kiss mommy because I love her?'' Scarlett nods, JT says. ''Ella kisses Huggy and Petey because she loves them. And, Huggy and Petey kiss because they love each other, and they love her.''

The boys help their shaking girlfriend sit down. ''How can she love both of them, daddy?'' Scotlyn asks.

Gabriella explains in a child friendly way, the same way she did for her nephew back in Montreal when he asked her about how this worked. ''Some people want one cookie with their milk, just like your moms and dads do. Some want two, just like myself, Quinn, and Elias do.'' She hopes the kids understand this analogy, it worked on Mathieu. Little Tristan Myers says, seemingly getting it right away. ''Oh, okay, cool!''

After some time with the team, the trio drive home together. Gabriella needs to get herself a new car at some point, she sold her car before the move, and it's high time she gets a new one. Once home, the boys eat, and they get into comfortable clothes. Atticus leaps up onto Gabriella's lap after she sits on the couch. ''Hello, baby.'' She says, scratching him behind his ear as he likes. ''Well, tonight went better than I thought it would.'' Quinn says, crashing in an armchair with Legolas in his lap.

Elias nods, playing with Finn on the sofa next to Gabriella. ''It did, that 8-2 win was so much better than I expected.'' Gabriella nods, and says. ''Perfect score for the game too. I'm also glad nobody was mean to me tonight.'' She admits as Arwen and Daenerys curl up next to her.

Quinn says, seeming pleased with that. ''Good, you deserve to be treated with respect, and nothing less.'' Elias adds, leaning over to kiss her on the head. ''I'm glad you feel safe at our games.''

They head to bed together, this time Gabriella rests her head on Quinn's chest, he's always warm and his heartbeat calms her down. While Elias holds her from behind, he's the tallest, and the biggest of them. They are both her comfort and safety.

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A couple of days pass, the boys are on a four game roadtrip to Colorado, Minnesota, Chicago, and Detroit before a homestay. So, Gabriella is alone at home for a while with their pets. She deals with her emails, filing her first quarter schedule to the tour: Melbourne, Doha, Dubai, and the Sunshine Double. Then, she drags her tennis bags out of the closet to sort through them. She takes her unstrung racquets out, and unwraps the grips. Daenerys seems to like playing with her discarded grip tape. ''Is that fun, Dany?'' She pets her youngest cat on the neck as she likes. The racquet frames will go in the sink later. She tests some sharpies, and chucks them all out. Her tennis clothes go in the laundry hamper, her shoes go in the coat room. Her mini skincare kit will be refreshed, as will her mini first-aid kit. Thankfully, her water bottles are in the kitchen cupboard, and there's no food or energy bars left in the bags. She finds her good luck charm section. She carries four good luck items on her: her first racquet, a family photo, a small Montreal flag, and her nana's rosary. Those stay put. Finally, some dead tennis balls. ''Finn, come here, boy!'' She calls their puppy over. ''Finn, see this, buddy?'' She asks him, holding a tennis ball, he gets excited. ''Go, fetch!''

He runs after the ball, and dutifully brings it back to her, with a small bark that startles Atticus. ''Good boy, Finn!'' Fetching has been the hardest trick for him, apparently because of his breed. Gabriella gives him a small treat. She plays fetch with him for a bit longer. Atticus gives a miffed meow, Gabriella gives her eldest a kiss. ''I love you too, Atticus.'' He's her little star, the cat that she saved, and that saved her.

That takes her until after lunch, then, she takes Finn out for a walk to the local park. The cats are strictly indoor cats, so she loves getting this time with Finn. It's getting colder now, and frosty. Gabriella wants to enjoy this first winter in Vancouver, she'll not see true winter again until next year. It'll be late spring in Australia right now, and heading into summer. She snaps a stick from a tree, and waves it in front of Finn's little face. ''Finn, ready, boy?'' He excitedly pants, and barks. ''Go and get it!'' She throws it for him. He runs off to retrieve it, and drops it at her feet. ''Good boy, Finn.''

A bit up the path, a little girl says to her mom. ''That puppy is really cute, mommy.'' Gabriella clips the leash back on, and walks Finn over to the little girl. ''Can I pet him, miss?'' The girl says.

Gabriella nods happily. ''Of course you can, he's called Finn, what's your name?'' The girl gently pets Finn, and says. ''Emilia, miss.'' Gabriella smiles. ''My name is Gabriella.''

The mom says. ''You don't sound like you're from around here.'' Gabriella says, chuckling at Finn loving the attention. ''I'm from Montreal, I moved west this past summer. I love this city already.''

After their little outing, they return home. Finn goes for a little nap in his bed. Gabriella looks into a good car from a local dealership. She's lucky she doesn't have a sponsorship from a car brand yet, so she has her pick of the crop.

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Gabriella goes down to the dealership the following day, dead set on a French brand of some sort. The owner of the dealership points her in the direction of a really nice and affordable Peugeot hybrid in a rich red. She test drives it around the parking lot, and it drives really well, the seats are comfortable. There's plenty of room in it for the three of them or the pets if needs be. So, she returns to the front and says to the dealer. ''I think this one is perfect, sir.''

He smiles, and says. ''Very well, Miss Lemieux, right this way.'' She goes to sign the papers, and gets the key in hand. And, she's out of there with a brand new car for herself. Once home, she shows the animals the new car. ''Like it, Arwen?'' She asks her eldest girl. Arwen meows.

That night, after the team's 3-2 overtime win against the Wild, she updates the boys over Zoom call while in bed. ''Got myself a car at last, so that's finally sorted.''

Elias asks, smiling through the screen at her. ''Good, what kind of car?''

Gabriella says, sipping her water. ''A deep red Peugeot hybrid. Kind of looking for them to sponsor me, actually.''

Quinn nods, and asks her, in bed next to Elias in their hotel room, making Gabriella really want to fly to St Paul. ''Rogers recently signed you as well, didn't they?''

Gabriella nods, and yawns. ''Yeah, after I made the final in Toronto.'' After some time to talk, they sign off, and get to sleep. Gabriella never feels quite as comfortable on her own as she does with the boys in bed with her, but she's too tired to stay up any longer. There was once a time when sleep was difficult for her, not anymore, thank God.

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The boys are still away on their roadtrip a couple of days later. And, Gabriella has a sit down interview at Rogers Arena with Elliotte Friedman for Sportsnet. She had no idea they were so interested in her until a few days ago. She's had to give plenty of interviews over the last year during her climb to the top fifteen. So, she dresses nice, does her hair and makeup, and drives down to the arena for the interview. She's escorted to a vacant media room, and she meets Elliotte, who greets her with a handshake. ''Hello, Gabriella, how are you?''

Gabriella smiles and says, sitting down. ''Great, how are you?'' Elliotte says, he seems polite enough. ''I'm good, thank you.'' Elliotte does his bit for the cameras. ''So, I'm sitting here with the current Canadian Number One, and newest World Number eleven tennis player - Gabriella Lemieux. Firstly, how does that feel to hear?''

Gabriella laughs, and says. ''It feels surreal, not gonna lie, but I'm so proud of having gotten here. It's nice to hear it, think of where I've been, and where I still can go.''

Elliotte asks her, getting on the subject of tennis right away. ''I suppose we should start at the beginning, how did you first find tennis?''

Gabriella thinks for a moment, and says. ''I was four and a half years old, and the same way we all do, really. Watching tennis matches, and going 'I want to do that! Can I do that?', my parents said yes, and bought me my first tennis racquet for my fifth birthday. I'm a december baby, and that was all I wanted.'' She smiles, and adds to her answer. ''I still carry that little racquet with me in my bags as a good luck charm.''

Elliotte asks her about her childhood heroes. ''Who did you look up to growing up?''

Gabriella says, shifting in her seat. ''Serena Williams is a huge inspiration to me, I remember watching her and wondering; how the hell does she do it? How is she that good? Maria Sharapova as well, she was just so intense. They were before my time, but Graf, Hingis, and Seles inspired me as well.'' Gabriella also remembers her male inspirations. ''Lleyton Hewitt and Daniel Nestor - my coach - also were favourites of mine.''

Elliotte says, nodding. ''I think Serena is an inspiration to everyone. And, how did this partnership with Nestor come to be?'' Gabriella says, that memory sticks in her mind. ''At a tennis tournament when I was seventeen. We got to talking, and he agreed to be my coach as soon as I was eighteen.''

Elliotte asks her, the bond between Gabriella and Daniel is famous by now. ''How important is that relationship to you?'' Gabriella says, smiling brightly. ''Incredibly. I wouldn't be here without him. The only people I'm closer to than him are my family and boyfriends. He's my friend, my second-dad, my confidant, my port in a storm.'' Elliotte asks her, after some talk about her rise in the rankings. ''Now, this was all very quick, because until this past January, you hadn't played a professional match in nine months.''

This is where things get sad for her. ''Yeah, I needed that time off, though.''

Elliotte gently asks her, passing her some tissues across the table. ''Take me back to then if you want to.'' Gabriella nods, and thinks of how to get her story in order. ''Okay, so, I had been with my ex-boyfriend for just over three years, since I was eighteen. We lived together and everything, he played soccer in Montreal.''

Elliotte asks her further. ''What happened there?''

Gabriella gives a sad smile, and says. ''I had just gotten back from our tournament in Miami, this was in 2022. He was meant to pick me up, but he wasn't there. I found out he was cheating on me, and was with his side-piece from a neighbour. So, I packed his shit up, and locked him out of the apartment. He came to get his stuff, and I was in bits inside, and that's when my spiral began.'' The tears are starting already, this is the pain that will never leave her, even after years with her boys.

Elliotte asks her, a sympathetic look on his face. ''What was going on with you after that, Gabriella?''

Gabriella says, turning her grandma's ring on her finger. ''I started having major depressive episodes, to the point of having to force myself to do basic things like getting out of bed. Panic attacks. I wasn't eating properly.'' She also goes into the hardest part of it all. ''I also started waiting for the people in my life to leave me. I started wondering 'how much longer will I have with Daniel? With my friends? My family?' That's something no one tells you about being cheated on, everyone you love becomes suspicious to you.''

Elliotte asks her, still gentle in his tone. ''How did that affect your tennis? Because you were still winning matches, right?'' Gabriella nods, and swallows some water. ''Yeah, I was. But, I was playing to escape my head, to knock myself out at night. I wasn't playing out of love, I was playing out of fear. Fear of my mind, fear of everything.''

Adjusting his seating position, Elliotte says. ''When did you realise you needed help? When was it that you decided to step back for yourself?''

Gabriella gives a hollow laugh. ''Daniel sat me down, and said; ''you're not well, we need to get you into therapy, we can't keep going like this.'' And, I broke down, and agreed to the hiatus.'' She continues. ''So, I got an exemption to go on medication, started therapy, and announced my indefinite hiatus from tennis in spring 2023.''

Elliotte says. ''You had this outpouring of support from your friends on Team Canada and Team USA, how did that feel to receive?'' Gabriella says, tearing up again. ''It felt amazing, you know? Seeing Leylah, Bianca, Denis, and Felix in particular telling me they love me, hoping I came back healthier. I just felt so overwhelmed with it.'' Elliotte asks her about the hiatus. How much those first days off hurt her, how her cats got her through it all. ''I picked up baking and crochet over my break, I also got into house plants. I'd skate, go for walks, take care of the cats. It was good to slow down, by summer I was feeling so much better.''

Elliotte then asks her. ''When did your therapist and Daniel decide you were safe to train again? It sounds to me like tennis became a kind of drug for you.''

Gabriella nods, and admits to him. ''Yeah, it did, I had to give my tennis gear to my parents and everything to avoid the temptation. I was using tennis to hurt myself.'' She thinks for a minute or so. ''I think it was around October when I was allowed to train again, Danny and I got back together in Toronto, and we got on with easing me back into tennis.''

Elliotte asks her, he's spoken to hundreds of hockey players about this. ''What was the hardest part of training camp for you?'' Gabriella says, not needing to think much. ''Learning to play out of love again, re-discovering my love for tennis, why I chose this sport when I was little.''

Elliotte segues into december of last year. ''Then, you come here in December 2023, and fall in love with Quinn and Elias, you go into this season, and become our nation's best tennis player.'' Gabriella smiles brightly, and nods. ''Yeah, it still feels undeserved sometimes, but I'm better at shutting those feelings down now. I'm just happy to finally be in a good place again, with my friends, family, and boyfriends.''

To finish the interview after some talk about her moving west, the trio's life together, and their pets, Elliotte asks her. ''What advice to you have for young athletes going through mental health problems?'' Gabriella says. ''Cultivate a healing environment, you can't get better in the place you got sick. Know when to ask for help. Mostly just trust those around you, there is help, it is open to you, and things will get better.''

Elliotte says, earnestly and kindly. ''It has been a great pleasure to talk to you, Gabriella. Good luck on 2025 and beyond, hopefully you'll be a slam winner when I next see you.''

Gabriella smiles, and says. ''I hope so too. Thank you so much, Elliotte.''

After that, she spends some time at Rogers Arena before going home to the animals. That interview might just be the first really good one she's ever given.

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Her birthday comes and goes on December 10th, with cake and gifts from her people. A relaxed 24th birthday all things considered, but she'd have it no other way. Then, the trio get shopping for Christmas decorations and a nice tree for the house. They have a vacant corner in the living room that will be perfect for the tree. They arrive at the tree place, and find a perfect one. ''You're a bit later than most families.'' The manager says, as he readies to cut the tree down for them.

Quinn explains. ''It was Ella's birthday four days ago, we don't wanna mix the two events up.''

Elias nods, and says. ''Yeah, our girlfriend deserves her birthday being special.''

Gabriella says to the manager of the place. ''Not always fun having a December birthday. Could never really do anything at school because we'd be decorating for Christmas.'' The manager nods, and says, finishing wrapping their chosen tree up. ''I can understand that, my wife's birthday is on Canada Day.''

They pay up, and load the tree into the car, before driving home to put it up. Then, the fun part. They spend all day decorating the tree and the house. Once done, they crash on the couch together with their pets. Finn looks fascinated with the tree. Atticus curls up in Gabriella's lap, always a mama's boy. ''Like the tree, Atticus?'' She asks her eldest, who purrs contentedly. ''How about you, Legolas?'' The ginger tabby meows. Elias asks Arwen. ''Ready for our first Christmas and Hanukkah, Arwen?'' Arwen purrs, the bell on her collar jingling as she settles down.

Quinn gets back from setting the menorah up, and snuggles with Daenerys. ''How about you, Daenerys? Excited?'' Daenerys chirps as her dad pets her ears. Finn barks, wagging his little tail. ''I think Finn is excited anyway.'' Quinn says.

Elias laughs. ''Yeah, I'd say so.''

Gabriella looks up from petting her feline sons. ''Seems like it, doesn't it?''

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After a team Christmas lunch at the arena, the team host an annual family skate. Private, with press banned from the place for the whole day. As with other meals, Gabriella eats lightly, wanting to be in fighting trim as soon as New Year rolls around. She laces up her skates, and looks to her boyfriends. ''We ready?'' Elias and Quinn nod, and help her to her feet. They hit the ice together, and skate out before everyone else can make it to the rink. To the surprise of some of the other Canucks, Gabriella is a really good skater. She's sure on her feet, and elegant to boot. ''Didn't know you could skate so well, Ella.'' Conor says.

Gabriella laughs, and comes to a stop on the blueline. ''My mom taught me when I was little.'' Veronique Lemieux is a figure skating coach, and made sure her children knew how to skate. ''This got me through some rough times.''

The family skate goes incredibly well, the other ladies mostly looking after the kids, who invent little games to play on the rink. Gabriella remembers something, she grabs two of her racquets and a ball, and says. ''Anyone up for some ice tennis?''

JT asks. ''Wouldn't that get dangerous?''

Gabriella shrugs. ''Not necessarily, no. Any takers?'' Brock steps up, looking confident in his skating abilities if not in his tennis ability. Gabriella lets him serve first, using the red line as a net of sorts. He serves, and Gabriella returns with a softer forehand. They rally back and forth for a little bit, treating this as a super tiebreak. Which, eventually, Gabriella wins 10-8. ''That was incredible, Gabriella.'' Tocchet says from behind the bench.

Gabriella tidies her things away, and they get back to family skating time. ''Thank you, Mr Tocchet.''

After that, the trio get home, and relax with some hot chocolate and Christmas movies for the rest of the day. Gabriella is desperate to savour this time with her boyfriends. She's got four weeks until she flies to Melbourne for the Australian Open. Four short weeks of time with her two loves. And, she's gonna make them count for something.

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Christmas Day rolls around quickly, Gabriella wakes up warm, her head on Elias' chest, listening to his heartbeat. Quinn's strong arms wrapped around her from behind. It's snowing outside already, something Gabriella doesn't get to see very often anymore. It's nine in the morning. Elias opens his bright blue eyes, and smiles down at his girlfriend and boyfriend. Both of them are so incredibly precious to him. ''Merry Christmas, darling.'' He says to Gabriella.

She gently leans up to kiss him on the lips. ''Merry Christmas, sweetheart.'' This must wake Quinn up, the deepest sleeper of the Whistler Trio. ''Merry Christmas, babe and angel.''

Elias says to his boyfriend. ''Merry Christmas, Wolverine.'' He ruffles Quinn's wavy hair. Gabriella squeezes his hand on her hip. ''Merry Christmas, honey.''

They get about their day, dressed in fluffy socks, sweats, and Christmas sweaters. After pancakes and hot cocoa for breakfast, they dig into their gifts. Quinn gets a special hockey stick from his family with his name, captaincy, number, and Norris win engraved on it. Elias' family have personalized a varsity jacket for him with his three team logos on the sleeves. Gabriella has been gifted a special plaque with her current titles engraved on it from her family, with plenty of room for more. After opening some other gifts, they give their pets some presents. Then, their gifts to each other. Elias has gifted Quinn a new Rolex watch, and Gabriella the prettiest sapphire bracelet and earrings. ''Thank you, Elias.'' Quinn kisses him. Gabriella also kisses Elias. ''I love them, thank you.''

Quinn has gifted Elias a rare Vaxjo Lakers jersey with his name and number on it, and Gabriella a leather bound journal with a wonderful message from them both in the front. ''That is incredible, Quinn, thank you so much.'' Elias hugs him tight. Gabriella leans over to kiss Quinn. ''That's lovely, Quinn, thank you.''

Gabriella has went for something special for her boys. For them both, paintings of their career achievements so far by an artist friend of hers in Italy. ''And, there's these too!'' She hands them an envelope. Inside are grounds passes and tickets for next year's Canadian Open in Montreal. ''This is incredible, Ella, thank you.'' Quinn kisses her cheek. Elias nods, drying his eyes. ''Wow, even my Worlds gold. Thank you, alskling.'' He kisses her other cheek.

They stick some movies on while they have lunch. The afternoon is for relaxing, then, they get the salmon ready to cook for dinner. The thing about having three athletes in this house is that diet plans are pretty much set in stone. Elias gets the salmon ready, Quinn is on the vegetables, and Gabriella adds the finishing touches to her fruit pie - a recipe from her aunt. They sit down to their first ever Christmas dinner together. ''You know, I never once imagined I'd be here, having an amazing Christmas with two men who I love so much.'' Gabriella says.

Quinn chuckles, and says. ''Same, I never thought I'd find two people who I can't be without, but here I am.''

Elias nods, it's an odd little life they're building together, but he'd have it no other way. ''As a kid, I didn't think it was possible to love two people at once, I'm so happy to have been wrong.'' They get dessert done, and relax for the night with the cats and Finn. Then, at eleven, it's off to bed. They snuggle up together in the usual way, and drift off together as always. In a house full of love, full of happiness, full of hope. If there's anything they've learned over this past year, it's that love can be best with three.

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So, this took me a while to figure out. I've never written a throuple before, so it's a new dynamic for me to negotiate. I'll be going back to the social media format soon-ish. But, I was desperate to write a traditional story with these three, and winter is really the only time they all get together at home, so it was a good excuse to have them all in Vancouver.

Enjoy!

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Headcanons and Nonfiction Masterlist

Fanart and fanfiction masterlist here. Reader-inserts are GN unless otherwise stated.

OBEY ME! Original

Headcanons Hair headcanon - brothers, others & the new three Migraine headcanon Sharing a Bed (brothers + Diavolo), Barbatos, Solomon, Simeon Velociraptor headcanon DevilVision Leviathan x Diavolo Tennis AU: Lucifer, Mammon, Leviathan and Satan, Asmodeus, Beelzebub, Belphegor and Lilith, Simeon, Luke, Solomon, Barbatos and Diavolo Mouse AU: brothers and others Asexual HC: Asmo is demiromantic Simeon as aro ace Diavolo as Lith Ace!reader comes out after a misunderstanding - brothers & others Ace dates (reader-insert): Lucifer, Mammon, Leviathan, Satan, Asmodeus, Beelzebub, Belphegor Angsty: Nightmares of MC’s death - brothers Fallen Luke: part 1

Edits: Lucifer’s Robot Unicorn Attack, YMDA

Analysis Satan’s “childhood” [All headcanons, including unlisted small ones, can be found in this tag (#no one’s om headcanons). Under #no one’s om musings you’ll find more free ideas or guesses.] [Ao3: nonromantic headcanon + analysis link; Romantic gay headcanons, GN romantic headcanons]

AYAKASHI ROMANCE REBORN

Kagemaru short headcanons Kuro short headcanons Toichiro short headcanons

CYBIRD

Ikemen Vampire Purebloods in relationships

Ikemen Sengoku Headcanons Warlords as tennis players Warlords at jobs they suck at Set of random headcanons Edits: The Fox 1, The Fox 2, The Ground Spike for Ieyasu

OTHER NONFICTION

Reviews

Full reviews My Spy Romance Love Tangle - Ike Love Tangle - Moses Sengoku Love - Masamune Prince of the Resort - Lavi Magic Sword - Estel

First impressions SWD Pretty Awesome False Vows True Love Modern Cinderella - Patrick Hughes Love Ice Rink - Hayato

Angry ramblings/ridiculing Modern Cinderella - Rudolf (rant) Ninja Shadow - Tsubaki

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When Ivy’s like three she has a little crush on Nico and Jack hates it and Riley’s like Jack shes three. Nico finds it absolutely adorable.

Ivy calls Nico ‘Nici’ and rather than running to Jack after games she runs to Nico.

Riley literally kills herself laughing as Jack glares at the sight of Nico picking Ivy up and spinning her around.

When Isabelle starts growing close to Dawson too Jack swears that his daughters don’t love him “Jack they are kids.” Riley would tease as she wrapped her arms around him “why can’t they be like you and just love me?” Jack frowned watching Ivy absorb everything Nico said to her like she was a sponge.

The boys are usually playing with themselves at this point as they’ve taken Jacks stick and have found a puck “they adore you.” Riley trailed off “but like if Nico looked at me like that when I was a kid I’d probably forget about you too.” She joked as she kissed his cheek.

Jack gasps like she’s just been the worst traitor to him “I’m kidding!” Riley laughed as Jack pulled her close letting his hand wrap around her waist “good.” Jack mumbled pecking her lips as they watched how each other this kids were before Jack dipped his head so that his lips were by her ear “because I can fight Nico for Ivy but I can’t fight him for you too.” Even as Ivy and Isabelle are his girls, Riley will always be his best girl.

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A Month in New York | Jack x Riley

summary: when Riley won the US open she had to top the night off when a celebratory Instagram dump, but one picture in it makes the fans think she has a boyfriend.

authors note: the us open trophy pic uses Emma raducanu as the fc but this will usually be a faceless au. I barely do social media edits but this was actually a lot of fun to do.

roseyriley

📍 New York

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roseyriley: New York, you’ve been good to me 😚

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user29: is that holger in the final pic 👀

user193: they’ve been friends since they were kids!

paulabadosa: silverware looks good on you 😏

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jackhughes: anything looks good on her

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user243: DID ANYONE ELSE SEE THAT?

user03: did Jack and Riley turn into something

user4: they do follow each other now!

user76: they would be hot together

user34: Riley can finally be happy 🥺

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holgerrune: did you really have to use that picture 🙄

roseyriley: it was either that one or the one from the apartment-

holgerrune: never mind I like this one!

roseyriley: thats what I thought 🤪

user93: don’t be shy Riley let us see

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holgerrune: don’t you dare Riley

jackhughes: still don’t agree that I lost

roseyriley: do I sense a sore loser?

jackhughes: no I’m not

nicohischier: he’s told us about it today, yes he is.

jackhughes: don’t get involved

trevorzegras: he’s told us about it too

quinnhughes: us too

jackhughes: I hate you all

roseyriley: no you don’t

user92: wait what if Jack was the guy in that last pic!

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New Roommate Masterlist

the one where a hotshot tennis player lands up in need of a room, and Jack just so happens to have one.

introduction ☆

➞ what is it about

blurbs ☆

➞ what do people think about it?

➞ jack got her a get well soon basket

➞ jack and riley living together

➞ how does jack ask riley out

➞ learn about the kids

life with 3

➞ jack and riley deciding that they wanted more kids

➞ the big happy family

➞ how they made a difference

➞ how jack and riley feel about the twins

➞ jack has a breeding kink

life with 5

➞ pregnant riley is jacks favourite riley

➞ hunter is a happy baby

➞ riley and jack watch the twins play

➞ hunter loves his sisters

➞ isabelle and ivy become best friends

➞ the girls and their tea parties

➞ jack is wrapped wrapped around the girls’ fingers

➞ ivy and isabelle love their father

➞ ivy and her ballet

➞ what sports do the kids do

➞ girls and boys day

➞ ivy = mini jack

➞ how the boys are

➞ how everyone is protective of the girls

➞ the girls are besties

➞ ivy has a crush on nico

➞ riley with the boys and jack with the girls

➞ reasons why hunter is wrong and ivy is right

➞ dinner in the hughes home

➞ when ivy has nightmares she wants riley

➞ mornings in the hughes house

➞ how the kids feel about their parents working

➞ jack and riley love their kids

➞ ivy and isabelle stand up for each other

➞ ivy comes home with her first boyfriend

➞ ivy is the mean younger sister to isa's nice older sister

➞ isa and ivy cuddle jack at night

➞ fights between the boys

➞ riley leaned on nico when jack left

➞ isabelle tells jack nico kissed her mom

➞ riley gets injured

➞ jack goes to see riley

➞ riley is in the hospital

➞ isa told her mom what she did

➞ riley shuts the house out

➞ riley doesn't want jacks help

➞ baby number six is a thing!

➞ the big brothers step up

➞ riley and jack tell the kids

life with 6

➞ ivy and isa love their new brother

➞ hunter is rileys baby

mixed aus

➞ helping luke prepare for blakes gameday!

➞ fight at the lake house

➞ jack and trevor fight

social media edits ☆

➞ a month in new york

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How do Jack and Riley spend individual time with each of the kids once baby number 6 comes along?

wait this is acc such a cute question

Oscar begins his life in his parents room before they move to a bigger house so they literally stand over him and gush about their cute baby.

Jack

Theo - Theo plays pool with his dad. Like none of the other kids like it so Riley will come down in the morning at the lake house to hear the boys laughing because they’ve been up playing.

Noah - hockey hockey hockey! Jack goes to all of his trainings and games when he can but Noah more so values the drives back and from the house during it because Riley brings his siblings later and that means Jack gets to give him a whole pep talk and even when Jack is gone for a game he will send Noah voice notes saying that he will watch all of the videos Riley sends him!

Isabelle: Jack 100% takes Isabelle out for ice cream whenever he thinks he needs to spend more time with her. But usually it’ll be in the morning because she will wake him up or in the evenings when Jack reads her to bed. This man straight up doesn’t go to sleep until he’s gone in and tucked her into bed again if he missed the put down time.

Ivy: Saturday mornings when Riley is making breakfast Jack and Ivy have dances in the kitchen or as she grows older they move to the living room where they just talk.

Hunter: Hunter was funny because he only really went to Jack when Riley was busy when he was small. So nowadays it’s sort of weird but Hunter will just sit quietly with Jack as they watch the sunrise. Hunter literally is in awe of his dad but Jack swears it’s not the case because of how much of a mommas boy he is.

Riley

Theo: after retiring Riley becomes his tennis coach so he gets a good 5 hours a week of 1-1 time with Riley as she just helps him get his skills up. They also go together to his tournaments and then what Riley did with the kids to Noah’s games Jack does for Theo’s.

Noah: he has Riley’s sweet tooth! These two will be in the kitchen baking until the early hours of the morning if they could. After the mixture goes into the oven they both go at the bowl with spoons and that’s when Noah catches his mom up on life.

Isabelle: the nail salon trips! These two will sit there and laugh as they talk about all things that involve the boys. Riley goes to as many of Isabelle’s practices as she can too so that means they have that time in the car together too.

Ivy: same thing with the nail salon trips. But her personal note is that Riley is always the one who gets Ivy ready for her recitals so they sit in her bedroom and talk as Riley gushes about how pretty Ivy looks in her tutu.

Hunter: Riley’s little baby boy. This boy will just come and lay with his mom on the couch as she cuddles him and he won’t say a thing as he just wants to be around her. Hunter also stands by her side when the go shopping whereas the girls run ahead.

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How do Jack and Riley tell the kids and the fam/team about her being pregnant with Oscar?

Noah and Theo realise that Jack and Riley have been going to the doctors offices more than they usually do so both boys think that their mom is going backwards so as they are sat with Ivy and Hunter Noah made the mistake of letting them know about what their fears towards their mom.

So when Jack and Riley come home from the doctors the twins are both cry as Isabelle is trying to bribe them with chocolate to get them to stop crying.

When the twins see their mom they run up to hug her as they keep repeating “please don’t die.” Which made Riley’s eyes go wide as she crouched down “my loves I’m okay.” She sighed wrapping her arms around them “then why do you keep going to the doctors?” Theo spoke in a duh tone causing Jack to glare at him.

Riley ended up laughing “because I’m pregnant, not dying.” They haven’t seen the the kids all go quiet like that ever! They all just stood there and stared at their mother as they thought she was kidding “we’re giving you another sibling!” Jack announced as he clapped his hands together “I don’t want another sibling!” Theo seemed to be the only sibling who had an issue with this.

He stood there as Riley frowned “you don’t mean that.” She reached out to grab his hand but he pulled away and ran upstairs “I’ll talk to him.” Noah proposed running after his brother “can we get ice cream?” Hunter asked frowning his lips as his cheeks were wet from tears “yeah let’s go.” Jack nodded ruffling his fingers through his hair as they walked the three younger kids to the kitchen.

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Wait another kid?

Surely this is how Jack finds out. He is apologising again while Riley sits there unable to look at him. She is extra extra emotional from it all and in her hurt blurts out that she's pregnant, she found out while at the hospital. But she's so upset that she's not had a chance to feel joy about their final addition until now.

Riley had also been pushing Jack away because they agreed they wouldn't have more kids. But waking up to learn that she was pregnant made her realise that she couldn't give up this baby.

Once when Jack tried to help her come back into the car after her physio session but he could tell she had a bad day "you will get back out on the court my love." Jack sighed as he rubbed her back as she started crying "I don't think I can Jack." It wasn't only the injury that was on her mind but instead, it was her stomach.

Jack noticed the way her eyes dropped "I'm pregnant." Riley didn't expect that Jack would pull her into a hug as he let her cry on her shoulder "I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner." Riley woke up in Paris to words of congratulations about this baby.

It made Jack place his hands on her face "you don't have to apologise for anything, we've got a new life to enjoy." Jack had to say that he was so excited to see pregnant Riley again because it was his favourite thing in the world.

But now they were going to have to think about telling the kids and their families about the new baby.

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https://www.tumblr.com/sc0tters/734159802818772992/definitely-in-the-mood-for-some-angst-do

Jack still goes to Paris anyway. It’s when they finally make up and stop avoiding each other. Jack apologizes to Riley for being absent. And explains the whole Nico situation and how Isa told him Riley kissed Uncle Neeks. Which makes so much more sense to Riley as to why he believed it.

I love the way anons have planned certain parts so I’m just taking parts of these!

Jack literally ran into her hospital room to see her laying there “baby.” He gasped thinking she was dead when she was actually fast asleep “J-Jack?” Riley mumbled waking up as her eyes repeatedly blinked.

He wrapped his hands around her pulling her into a suffocating hug causing her to wince in pain “what are you doing here?” She asked being allowed to finally lay back down “you got hurt.” His words made her laugh “what gave that away?” Riley couldn’t hold a laugh for long as she groaned feeling her pain medication wear off.

Jack felt horrible as he sat down next to her “how are you?” In that moment Jack didn’t want to tell Riley about what Nico had said as Jack didn’t want to stress Riley out “I just wanna go home.” Riley cried as she hadn’t seen her kids in two weeks.

Getting injured meant that she had been stuck in the country longer than she intended “doc said he could sign you out tonight and we can go home in the morning.” Jack had booked their flights already as he hated knowing that Nico was going to be with the kids for a long period of time.

Whilst he knew his captain hadn’t done anything, it hurt knowing that part of Jack believed something could have happened.

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Nico, oblivious to Jack's thoughts about him rn, messages him to ask how Riley is after her injury. Causing a blow out and Jack to finally understand what actually happened.

Jack is in the middle of booking his flights to Paris when the call came in “what the hell do you want?” Jack hadn’t spoken to Nico “do you have any updates on Ri?” Nico had clearly been panicking as he had the game on his tv.

That really irritated Jack “look I get that you want my wife-” Nico couldn’t let Jack finish his words “I want to know that my friend is okay Jack, that’s all.” The captains words were only met with a laugh “didn’t know you kissed your friends.” That was when the penny dropped for Nico.

He sort of sat there in silence “I don’t know who told you that but I haven’t kissed anyone in months so I certainly haven’t kissed your wife.” Nico’s words sent shivers down Jack’s spine as he felt sick “so I suggest you go make sure she’s alright dude.” Nico hung up before Jack could say anything more.

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Jack is the one who can see how Daisy is affected the most and he try’s to help the best he can. There’s definitely been a few times we’re Jack has held Daisy while she cried.

I’m in the mood for Jack and Riley angst so now all of you have to be in it with me too

Pre separation Jack went to Daisy after every fight that Trevor and Daisy had. Which Riley understood but it began to irritate her when Jack started leaving every other week. And when Jack ended up missing one of Ivy’s dance recitals it almost killed her.

Sure Jack didn’t mean to and the second he realises it Jack spends every second of his time back with his family trying to make up for it.

But that night you want to know who did show up for Ivy the moment Riley called? Nico.

Watching him help her bring the kids back into the house as Riley had Hunter on her hip when he had Ivy and Isa on his as the kids had passed out.

When the kids went to bed Riley knew it might have been a mistake asking Nico if he wanted to stay for drink.

Yet she needed a shoulder for some company, and he was there.

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Jack gets so turned on at Riley being pregnant cause he’s the one that put the babies in there.

going off of an earlier ask maybe in an attempt to get Jack to ask Riley out Nico decided to say to Jack that he was thinking about asking Riley out (of course he didn't want to but Nico and Riley became good friends so Nico knew that Riley liked Jack)

Of course Jack never tells Riley about it but part of Jack always felt jealous seeing Nico with Riley even when she has Jack's five kids and a ring on her finger.

So as she's waddling around because she's just so pregnant Jack loves just running his fingers over her belly as he smirks at Nico. Like Jack did this EVERY SINGLE PREGNANCY.

Nico also doesn't have the heart to tell Jack that Riley is so in love with Jack that it makes Nico want to throw up. Because when Riley is pregnant this woman will randomly look at Jack and be like "I did good banging that man."

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Jack has definitely had a few arguments with Trevor about his kids. He sees how Trevor favors Bree over his other two. And he sees how it effects not only Bubs and Belle but how it’s also effects Daisy he can see how she’s always exhausted. And we all know Jack is very protective of Daisy.

It screwed with their friendship for a good few years because Jack and Riley were both constantly reaching out to make sure that Daisy was okay.

Cole and Alex also sort of felt between the friendship as they had to step in to stop Jack from punching Trevor.

I think that seeing how Bree actions effect her siblings it sort of acts like this push for Riley and Jack to be even better parents to their kids.

Bubs nearly moved in with them once or twice because at least he knew that both adults in the house would care for him.

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Maybe when the entire Hughes family is at the lake house Belle is playing with Jacks daughter and Bree wants to play with them so they try to play with her but Bree doesn’t like what their playing and demands they play something else Bree and cousin say no so Bree runs to Trevor and says they are being mean to her. Trevor yells at them and Belle runs to her mom crying saying daddy yelled at her and Daisy goes into full Mama Bear mode. And Jack is not happy because Trevor made his daughter cry.

I held off on this on because I wanted to wait for the Jack au to be up! Now that it is I can finally write this.

It wasn’t often that they were able to get all of the kids at the lake house but when they did it they all made sure to enjoy it.

So Daisy and Riley were in the kitchen catching up as they soaked up some much needed female adult conversation. Jack and Trevor were doing the same thing as they were the first two couples to arrive when out of nowhere Bree comes running through the kitchen with tears in her eyes as she goes to Trevor.

Of course neither Daisy or Riley understood what was going on but when Ivy smiled and waddled over to her mom Riley forgot about the previous events hi princess.” She smiled picking her up so that Daisy could see her too.

Yet the peace in that house truly didn’t last long when Jack came back in as Belle and Isabelle (wait I’ve seen seen this name match now 🥺) in tears “uncle z yelled at me.” Isa sobbed causing Jack to pick his daughter up so he could rub her back in an attempt to calm her down “momma!” Belle’s look mirrored Isa’s.

It made Daisy send Trevor a glare as he walked in with a calmer Bree in his arms “you wanna tell me what happened?” Daisy sighed letting Belle sit on her lap “they didn’t let Bree play with them and their barbies.” Trevor cut his middle child off.

Jack honestly hadn’t gotten that irritated in a while “you yelled at my child because yours doesn’t know how to play by herself?” Jack literally laughed as Trevor stayed silent “Ri get the kids so we can leave.” Riley didn’t think he was serious as she frowned staying in her seat.

The Hughes boy turned to his sister “Dais I love you but until your husband realises that he can’t just yell at my kid without talking to me I’m not staying here.” Jack kissed his sisters head and made sure to do the same to Belle’s before he walked off making sure that Riley was hot on his tail.

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Riley and Jack have the biggest family but their the best parents. They make sure that all their kids know their loved. They were made to be parents and have a big family.

Riley and Jack literally have the time of their lives being parents.

Like the kids when they were still young went with Riley to her tennis tournaments and they just love watching their work. The moment Riley found out she was pregnant they started looking for a house and they now live in their six bedroom home.

Whilst each kid has their favourite parent, there is literally nothing that they can’t ask either one of them and Jack and Riley both make sure that their kids spend enough time with both parents.

Fights between the siblings are honestly just them bickering and they’ll do it for like twenty minutes before they end up having a hug in the kitchen as their parents make dinner.

The eldest two are carbon copies of their mom when it comes to personality so they’re out here poking fun at their mom with every chance that they get.

Which Jack found hilarious at first but when the twins came along Jack got it all handed right back to him.

Ellen and Jim wouldn’t admit it to anyone but they always felt like Riley and Jack built the best family dynamic for their kids as they were the only set who wanted to go home the moment they were dropped off with the grandparents.

Riley has this rule with each of her kids that they can’t end the phone call with anything other than “I love you.”