Having The Bad Boy's Baby (new version)

30. Jacob

July 4, 2021(Hinata is a week and four days old)

The yard was decorated with flags and balloons with "4th of July" " and "Happy Birthday" banners hung around tree branches. There was a table in a corner filled with food and snacks and drinks. Brook was sitting on one of the lounge chairs with her mother and Grayson while Hinata napped in her stroller beside her. I scanned the yard and smiled as I saw my mom and Trevor and Tory laughing on the other side.

I looked back at Brook who smiled and patted the seat beside her and smiled. I walked over to her and leaned down to press a kiss to her cheek before sitting down.

"Brook told us what you and your sister are planning and I think it's a wonderful thing." Heather said with a smile and I nodded, "is there anything you need help with?"

"No ma'am, we've got everything ready all we need to do is sing happy birthday to him and give him his gift." I said and she nodded.

After that we just talked about other things before Tory came over and said it was time. I excused myself as I joined Tory at the snacks table where a cake sat. Trevor looked confused as my sister grabbed the cake and the rest of the family stood in a semicircle with Mom recording the whole thing.

"Happy birthday to you," we sang and Trevor shook his head with a chuckle as Tory brought the cake over to him, "happy birthday dear dad, happy birthday to you!"

"Happy birthday Trevor!" The others exclaimed with Brown covering Hinata's ears so she wouldn't be spooked at the loud noise while Grayson clapped and giggled.

"Tory and I have something for you," I said and he raised a brow making us smile as I pulled out the envelope from my pocket while Tory handed her own letter to him. "But before you open and read that, there's a song I want you to hear."

When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new
It always winds up feeling more like a job interview
My momma used to wonder if she'd ever meet someone

Who wouldn't find out about me and then turn around and run
I met the man I call my dad when I was five years old
He took my mom out to a movie and for once I got to go

I stared at my mother who had tears in her eyes but a smile as she held the phone in our direction and Trevor cleared his throat as the song played. I may have altered the age for the song but it still got the message across.

A few months later, I remember lying there in bed
I overheard him pop the question and I prayed that she'd say yes
And then, all of a sudden, oh it seemed so strange to me
How we went from something's missing to a family
Looking back, all I can say about all the things he did for me

I smiled as he pulled both Tory and I into a hug as the song continued to play. I had written this song when I was 15 about six year after mom and Trevor got together but never got to finish.

Is, I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be
I met the girl that's now my wife about three years ago

I had competed the song soon after Brook and I got together, and that's when inspiration came back and was able to finish it when Brook and I got engaged.

We had the perfect marriage, but we wanted something more
Now here I stand surrounded by our family and friends
Crowded 'round the nursery window as they bring the baby in
And now, all of a sudden, oh it seems so strange to me
How we've gone from something's missing to a family
Looking through the glass, I think about the man that's standing next to me
And I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be
And looking back, all I can say about all the things he did for me
Is, I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be
Yeah, I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be
Because he didn't have to be
You know he didn't have to be

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"Damn you," Trevor said once the song came to an end and I chuckled, "when did you even write this song?"

"Three years ago," I said, "right after you and mom got together."

He shook his head as he let us go, "you can read those now."

I stepped aside and Brook smiled as she rubbed my ame with her free hand as she was holding Hinata.

"Dear Daddy," Trevor read as he looked at Tory who smiled, "I love you with all my heart! You are the awesomest dad in the world! You complete me, your my other half, and I—" he stopped as he got choked up and Tory smiled as tears rolled down her cheeks while rubbing his back. "I would love if you would adopt me."

"Gosh," he whispered as he pulled her into his arms and held her as she cried. The yard was filled with sniffles as they watched the scene before us, "Yeah, I would. Absolutely," he said pressing a kiss to her temple. She handed her the adoption papers and he smiled smiled.

"Don't forget to read mine," I said and he liked over with a raised brow making me smirk. He shook his head as he pulled the other letter out.

"Thank you for being here for me. Thank you for being a man like that. Thank you for always treating me like your son. You have always been a dad to me. I love you." I bit my cheek as I blinked my eyes trying to keep from crying. "My big question is, will you adopt me?""

Trevor brown down again as he walked over and pulled me into a hug and that's when the damn broke and I let the tears fall as I held him just as a tight.

"This is the best gift ever."

After the emotional event of asking Tr-no my dad—to adopt both Tory and I, we sat around the picnic tables and ate the dinner that mom and Addison had made.

"So how's wedding planning?" Mom asked and Brook smiled.

"It's going perfect," she replied and mom nodded, "we've been looking at locations to have the ceremony and reception."

"Oh that's wonderful," mom said with a smile, "have you set a date yet?"

"We have," I said and they looked over at me, "the wedding will be two months from now."

Talk about the wedding continued for another few hours before the sound of fireworks going off in the distance had us all looking towards the sky to see flashes of lights lighting the sky.

"Pretty" Grayson whispered in awe as I held him so he could see better. Soon Dad, Tory and Mom headed home while Brook and I headed to our room after we bid her parents and siblings a goodnight. With both kids in bed, Brook and I climbed into our bed and sighed.

"Today was fun," she said as she cuddled up beside me and I hummed pressing a kiss to her head as I held her close.

"Thank you for helping me surprise Dad." I said and she looked up with a smile.

"You don't need to thank me, baby." She murmured as she rested her head back on my chest, "I'm happy for you and Tory. Trevor's an amazing man and today you both made his day."

"I'm glad he accepted," I said and she hummed.

"I'm sure he would have accepted even before you asked." She was right. Trevor had been our father since we were kids and I knew that if we asked him as soon as his relationship with my mom progressed, that he would have adopted us. He was and will always be the only father I ever need. He was very supportive and has always been there for both Tory and me.

"I'm going ask him to be my best man," I said and Brook snuggled closer and pressed a kiss to the center of my chest. .

"He'll say yes."