She's perfect

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Rosie is 6 months old

Jen and Justin have been enjoying a lot of family time together.

Today Jen is spending time with the girls as it's Maple's birthday.

"Happy birthday sweetheart" Jen says bending down to give Maple a hug.

"Thank you Auntie Jenny"

"Rosie has got you present" she hands over a large gift bag.

Maple rips it open full of joy.

"Wow, I wanted this one. Franny has the red one but I wanted the pink one" she says to Jen, admiring the make up doll she asked for.

"I know. You can practice your hair and make up on her and then we can do makeovers when you come to our house" Maple hugs Jen before returning to the rest of the kids.

"Thanks Jen" Amanda says as the adults reconvene in the living room.

"So how've you been darling? We've missed you but Justin said you're feeling much better after some family time" Lisa asks.

"Honestly girls.. I feel the happiest I've felt in months. I'm sorry for not being around much.. I never knew how much having a child would effect me. I think it all just got on top of me and I needed time just the three of us. It's the best thing either of us could have done. We're in such a great place and Rosie is a lot more settled" she smiles over at Rosie sat on the floor with the big girls around her.

"You had to do what you felt was best. We all understand Jen. Being in your newborn bubble.. we've all been there. Family time is precious and we're just happy to see you shining again. You look great and we can tell you're back to you" Court reassures her, wrapping her arm around her.

"Yeah, I could have killed Jason when Franny was born. Your emotions are all over the place" Amanda joins in.

"We can see how happy you are. You're radiant and you've blossomed into a wonderful mother. I mean just look at that little darling" Andrea says.

"I know. She's perfect. I can't believe she's mine and she's 6 months already" she walks over to pick Rosie up, bringing her to sit on her lap. She plays with Jen's necklace, chatting away in her own language.

"Time never stops when you've got kids Jen. You'll soon realise that" Lisa adds and they all chuckle agreeing.

"You're my gorgeous little princess aren't you" she kisses Rosie all over causing her to giggle the cutest baby laugh.

"Oh god you guys, I can't cope. You're making me broody" Court says.


Maple walks over standing in front of Jen, playing with Rosie's hands.

"Rosie you can keep this teddy" she hands her a little teddy.

"Aww sweetie, you don't need to give your toys away" Jen says sweetly, running her hand over Maple's back.

"She has to keep it for my present" Maple continues.

"She's been waiting to give her a gift Jen, it's fine she's got hundreds herself" Amanda says.

"That's very kind of you honey, thank you" Jen smiles proudly.

"Can she play with me Jenny?" she says trying to pick Rosie up.

"Hang on, let me put her on the floor and she'll chase you" Jen gently puts Rosie on the floor and she starts crawling around in circles, giggling at Maple's silly voices.

"She's got such a happy, energetic personality" Andrea says, watching the girls.

"I know. It's like the last month she's gone from a newborn to a child.. I mean she crawls everywhere. She mumbles to herself all the time. She's so advanced and smart" Jen proudly watches her daughter.

"She definitely got that from Justin then" Court adds sarcastically and the girls laugh.

"Hey" Jen laughs along, tapping Court's arm.


Jen arrived home later that evening.

"Hey girls, did you have fun?" Justin walks over to greet them.

"We did. She should definitely sleep tonight, she's had all the big girls chasing her round all day" Jen says passing Rosie over to Justin.

"Did Maple like her present?" he kisses Jen and they move to the living room.

"She didn't stop talking about it and showing me different hairstyles" they laugh.

"I'm glad you had a nice time. You look a lot brighter now"

"I was saying to the girls earlier.. I feel the happiest I've felt in a long time" she looks at Justin meaning every word.

"I know babe, I can tell. I'm so happy you're back to yourself. It's lovely to see you thriving at motherhood" he pulls her so she's leaning up him on the couch.

"I wouldn't be where I am without you guiding me along" she replies honestly.

"That's what husbands are for" he grins.

"Yeah about that.. the girls loved the idea of eloping" she grins back at him.

"I can't wait to marry you" he kisses her head.

"Me neither honey.. but like we said.. not until she can walk" they look down at Rosie attempting to crawl around the rug, throwing her toys around and laughing.

"She's hilarious" Justin says and they join in laughing at her.


As Justin was preparing dinner he shouted over to Jen who was feeding Rosie.

"Babe I forgot to say.. these flowers came for you earlier" he pointed to a large bouquet on the table.

Thinking they were off him, she walked over smiling sweetly.

"Thank you honey.. they're beautiful"

"Erm they're not actually off me.. read the card" she eye'd him curiously.

She started reading the card and began tearing up.

"Oh my god... that's so wonderful. Oh my god" 

Justin walked over to comfort her.

"That's how amazing and humble you are babe. You saved a little girls life" he kissed her proudly.

She re-read the card. It was from the family she did a St Jude's commercial with, thanking her for paying for the treatment of their little girl.

'Congratulations on your baby girl Jennifer. It's thanks to you that we have our little girl Sophia, still with us today. She's fully recovered and we could never thank you enough for all you've done for us. All our love, The Johnsons.'

"Oh wow.. that's the best news ever. I'm so happy she's okay. They were a lovely family" she was crying sweetly.

"You're incredible Jen. You gave them the greatest gift they could ever want.. their daughter life" Justin has always been proud of how caring Jen is. "You're the most caring, kind hearted person I've ever met" he kisses her.

"I'm just glad they have their little girl. Now I've got Rosie I could never imagine going through what they had to go through. It would break me. I need to send them something back."

"I love you so much" Justin says, in awe of the incredible woman he is marrying.

"I love you too honey." 

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