#i love you plus oneee they're killing mE!!

[overnightheartbeats]

"You make me this way," he confessed wholeheartedly. Isaac could see the tears in her eyes, and his fingertip brushed against her cheek. "You are my entire world, and I just want you to know that I'm only a better man because of you." He knew there was more to it, but Nettie was his main reason. His motivation. He kept her close, just one more kiss to the top of her head. "She will absolutely love her cousin, hm Rosebud does have that protective vibe about her," he mused, picturing his niece taking on the protective role he was so well-known for, when her words pulled his attention back to her. Isaac didn't want to ask. He was going to let her take the lead on sharing the news, but he had to admit he was already jumping up and down over the idea of telling his brother. "Really?" His grin was wide, quickly nodding in agreement. "Yes, we do need to get the family together!" Isaac recalled the last time he had to tell the family news, how he was reckless and stupid, caused the loss of his child on the way. "Are you sure you don't want us to wait to get the whole family together, including the boys? I can wait, promise." Debatable, but he'd do it for her.

Isaac half-expected a fight. To be honest, he was preparing for it, but part of him was more glad that she agreed. They both knew, their baby's safety would be top priority. "We can come up with ideas of fun. I promise I won't keep you in bed for nine months, unless the doctor explicitly asks for that." Time off work, he hadn't considered that. He figured it was possible. Isaac had enough time accumulated, being allergic to taking time off and all. He was already thinking of a plan in his head, "of course. You ask and I deliver baby."

He looked at Rosebud entranced by the cookie before her, and a soft smile drew on his lips. "My mom always said that kids will always be the perfect mix of their parents. Maybe not the mix we want. She always wanted us to get her brown eyes, and she got excited with me, but then Inez and Emma, dad's green eyes. Our baby will be perfect, don't you worry about it." He hadn't gone into the daydreaming portion yet, but Isaac's excitement was already growing, just thinking of their baby - all the advice and things he had learned from his parents when he was on sibling babysitting duty. It was all coming to fruition now.

As soon as he said it, he remembered Rosebud wouldn't know the word. He was about to explain, but he saw the cutest interaction between her and Nettie and kept to himself instead. Nettie looked so cute next to her, it was making his heart swell. Rosebud nuzzled into his cheek, and he did the same. "That's right babygirl." He was amused by her observation, but he supposed she wasn't wrong. Her parents did make a point to celebrate her birthday first (and separately), and then Christmas celebrations. As far as kids with holiday birthdays went, she was pretty lucky. "You're too smart for a hint. I bet if I give you even the tiniest hint, you'll figure it out." Isaac saw her grin, and could only laugh at her question. This is what he got for calling her his favorite niece so often, even if she was his only niece. But, lucky for him, she got distracted by the theme question. Cinderella only made him laugh once more, shaking his head as he remembered the brief nickname his brother had. He had to make sure to tell Nettie that story sometime. "Princess Jasmine is a good one, better songs anyway. I'll check in with mom and dad, but we'll make it happen." He took a seat next to his niece, patting on his lap for Nettie to sit. "One cookie down, you're well on your way to start your baking career Rosiebud. Are we adding baker to your dream jobs?"

Now she felt tears swell in her eyes as he spoke so sweetly. "How do you do that?" She could have chalked it up to hormones but no this was her. Everytime he pulled that out it made her cry. She didn't need to tell him how much she loved him. He knew from the countless looks and the tender touches she'd always provide for him. "She's gonna love her cousin isn't she? I can see her protecting her. Also you have full permission to tell your boys now. Your sisters I'd like to tell them together."

There was no use in arguing she knew that. "Fine. But can we do something fun. I don't want to just sit in bed for all nine months. Would you be able to take time off work?" She felt a rush of a deep blush at the finger kiss and shied away from his gaze.

"I wonder if we will get a mini me like that. How will ours look like. Will Eli say hey our kid has your smile or my eyes." The wheels in her head were turning at the thought of their own child. Daydreams of their baby started making their way into her mind. Then moments of their love making made their way into her brain and couldn't help but smile. Issac was such a giver in all aspects of his life but when he gave his all during their sessions she felt tears prick her eyes.

The little looked stumped for a second then turned to Nettie and smirked making her come closer. She asked her what infinity meant and when she got told she giggled and nuzzled into her uncle's cheek. It reminded her of her dad's scruffy cheek and gave him a kiss on the side of his face. Making eye contact with her boyfriend made her chew her lower lip to keep from laughing. Rosebud sure had her priorities straight it seemed. Rosebud furrowed her eyebrows just thinking about it. "Yes, it is almost time. My birthday is first then Christmas." She didn't know both days were the same. "I can get a hint can't I?" Her toothy grin was reminiscent of her mother's. "Would you deny your favorite niece?" That made Nettie let out a laugh. "She's got you there." Rosebud felt pride swell in her tiny heart and giggled. "I would like to have princesses! No wait. A Cinderella theme because she's blue." The color blue was her favorite then remembered another princess with the same pretty blue. "No! Nevermind. A jasmine theme please."