13 months of Japril (on hold)

1: Christmas

April hadn't told her parents that Jackson and her were back together. And she hadn't planned to do so until at least pass her birthday. But there she was, at the airport waiting for them to get off their flights so they could celebrate Christmas together and she could be judge once again for her life decisions.

"Mom, Dad!" She exclaimed as she saw them walk towards her.

"Apple, honey!" Her father said hugging her. "You look good. How's life treating you."

"It's great. Everything is great."

"April , where's our granddaughter?" Her mother asked.

"She's with Jackson and Catherine. They went Christmas shopping for her bear. It's their little tradition."

"Of course. And it had to be today." Her mother whispered to herself, thinking April wouldn't hear.

April ignored her mother's comment and took their luggage.

"Come on, they'll be back home when we'll arrive."

She carried their luggage to her car and they headed to her and Jackson's place.

~at Jackson's and April's house~

April unlocked the door and opened it, revealing the interior to her parents. The entrance faced the living room where a huge gray couched layer in front of the chimney  where three Christmas socks hang each with a name sewed on. One was Jackson, the middle one belonged to April and finally one with Harriet's name. Above the fireplace hanged a portrait of the couple and their child.
By her mother's face, April had understood that she had seen the picture.

"Grandma, grandpa!" The little girl cheered as she ran towards the two adults. "I missed you guys. Do you want to see my new room?" She took her grandparents hands and dragged them to the back of the house. "See, I told you it was bigger than the old one. Here there's enough room for all my toys!" They heard the little girl voice faded as she dragged the two adults away.

Jackson embraced his girlfriend. "So, when should we tell them." He said kissing her forehead.

"I dont think we'll have to, its pretty obvious when you look around." She said, dragging him closer. "We'll just have to pray that they'll accept it and wont make a scene."

She looked up to the man she loved and he pressed his lips against hers. For a moment they were alone and nothing would tear them apart. Then, they heard footsteps and slowly  broke apart.

"Did you need anything?" She asked her father.

"No. I wanted to talk to the two of you, actually." He took a breath and April took Jackson's hand, waiting for the worst to come. "I think the two of you can make it. I always knew you'd find your way back to each other and im really happy you did. Just try to take it slow this time."

"We did dad. And we'll continue to do so." She said hugging him. "Can you talk to mom, i dont think she took it well and I dont want her to be mad about it."

"I'll talk to her, but I can't promise anything. You know how she felt after the divorce."

"Thank you Mr. Kepner." Jackson said.

"There's nothing I wouldn't do for my little girl's happiness."

~on Christmas night~

"Hurry up Harriet!" April urged her daughter. "Come put your coat or we'll be late to go to church."