Sibling Bond

A Big Brother Surprise

A few days later, Jack returned from his work trip, eager to reunite with Ashley and Jacstin. Ashley, nervous but excited to share the news, had prepared a special surprise for Jack.
That morning, she got Jacstin ready for the day, dressing him in a new shirt that read "Big Brother" across the front. Jacstin, too young to understand the significance, happily wore the shirt, enjoying the attention from his mom.
As soon as Jack walked through the door, Jacstin ran to greet him. “Daddy!” he shouted, arms outstretched.
Jack scooped him up, holding him close. “Hey, buddy! I missed you so much!” He kissed Jacstin on the cheek, then looked up to see Ashley standing there with a nervous smile.
“Welcome home, Jack,” she said, trying to keep her voice steady.
Jack grinned. “It’s good to be back. I missed you both.”
He turned his attention back to Jacstin, finally noticing the words on his shirt. He read it, then read it again, his brow furrowing in confusion. Slowly, realization dawned on him.
“Wait a minute…” Jack looked from the shirt to Ashley, his eyes wide with surprise. “Big brother?”
Ashley nodded, tears of joy welling up in her eyes. “I found out a few days ago. We’re having another baby, Jack.”
For a moment, Jack was speechless, processing the news. Then, a huge smile spread across his face. “We’re having another baby!” he exclaimed, his voice full of excitement.
He put Jacstin down gently and rushed over to Ashley, pulling her into a tight hug. “This is amazing news! I can’t believe it!” He kissed her, his eyes shining with happiness. “You’ve made me so happy, Ash.”
Ashley laughed, feeling a weight lift off her shoulders. “I’m so glad you’re happy. I was nervous about telling you.”
Jack cupped her face in his hands. “Nervous? Ash, this is wonderful. Jacstin’s going to be a big brother!”
They both looked down at Jacstin, who was playing with his toys, blissfully unaware of the big change coming to their family. Jack knelt down, pulling Jacstin into another hug.
“Hey, buddy. You’re going to be a big brother! Isn’t that exciting?”
Jacstin giggled, enjoying the attention, though he didn’t quite understand what it meant.
The rest of the day was filled with joyful conversations and plans for the future. They called Austin to share the news, and he was just as excited as they were.
As the days passed, Jack and Ashley began preparing for the new addition to their family. The excitement grew with each passing day, and their home was filled with love and anticipation.
Ashley’s nervousness had turned to joy, knowing that their family was about to grow and that Jacstin would have a sibling to share his life with. The bond between them all grew stronger, and they looked forward to the new chapter in their lives with hope and happiness.