Behind His Life

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Me and Anna had a long night last night, the twins are born and identical as ever. Me and Anna are the only people that can tell them apart. Berlin was born first and Parker was born five minutes after.

I was holding Berlin in my arms when she touched one of my tender scars. I didn't let the pain make me react because my wife just had twins and she got a scar and Berlin touched one of mine. I never knew what having a girl was like but I guess the band really did change my life.

Me and Otis had breakfast before I took Otis to meet Berlin and Parker. We went to a coffee shop for breakfast and I had a water and celery while Otis had a chocolate milk and a cookie.
When we got to the hospital Otis was excited to see his little sisters. I am no longer shaking because I used the blade that I had in my back pocket to calm my senses.

The look on Otis' face when he seen Berlin and Parker was priceless. Anna passed Berlin to me and I sat down. Otis sat down next to me because he was interested in what daddy was holding.

The twins were due early March and they were born on my birthday, I never liked my birthday since 2000 because when we got signed I had to stick to a strict schedule so I didn't get to enjoy any day let alone my birthday.

I'm saying that looking at my kids made the red hair and habits worth it but if I can do this and give them all they could ever need I will do this.

After Otis met his little sister my mom came to met her granddaughters and to bring Otis to her house for the night. I had to call Chester to tell him that he can come visit because he told me to call him after the family met the twins to call him and I did.

Chester- Hey man.

Mike- You and the guys can come meet Parker and Berlin.

Chester- I'm so excited for you Mike, the Parker and Berlin are going to have you wrapped around their little fingers. Lily and Lila are daddy's girls and I'm sure Parker and Berlin are going to be Daddy's girls.

Mike- When I look at them I just can't believe they are mine. Can you pick up Joe and Rob? They texted the group chat asking if I could pick them up. I will pick up Phoenix and Brad.

Chester- I will pick up Joe and Rob want any Starbucks?

Mike- I was about to ask you the same question because I'm using the app to order want your usual?

Chester- Okay.

Mike- Bye Ches see you soon.

Chester- See you soon Shinoda.

The Starbucks app is the only way that I can use to order my coffee without getting any unnecessary attention. It is a rockstar hidden secret to order this way especially if you are a vocalist because you are known by your voice.

When I picked up Brad and Phoenix they were smiling and hugging me. They were excited to meet their nieces. I told them that they weighed about four pounds each and were about twenty inches long.

I met Chester back at the hospital and forgot the starbucks but Chester remembered and gave me a coffee cup and when I sipped the hot water I knew that I was okay. When I looked at the guys cups and they said Uncle Chester, Uncle Phoenix, Uncle Rob, Uncle Joe and Uncle Brad. This was the cutest thing I have probably seen starbucks write on their cups. Then I realized that they got the seven reusable cups customized months ago.

When me and the guys walked the familiar hallway I was happy. When we got to Anna's room we entered quietly and the guys started to cry at the sight of my babies.
The only words that could come to their lips were- You and Anna make the cutest babies ever!.

When I gave Parker and Berlin to Chester he was crying out of happiness because he always knew that I wanted a girl and I got my dream. Some of our dreams have changed but our beings haven't changed we are just a little bit scratched up but the same people we have been since the start.

The other four of my best friends held my sweet babies and then before I knew it the eleventh have passed and I wrote a simple blog post.

Dear Linkin Park Fans,
Me and my wife have welcomed twin girls today (Yesterday). The babies are happy and healthy, they have met their uncles that spent a good portion of their lives with their daddy. Baby Berlin Kaiyo Shinoda was born 12:00 Pm, February 11th 2013 and Baby Parker Maiya Shinoda was born 12:05 Pm, February 11th 2013.
The babies are perfect pictures are coming but not at the moment.
-Mike, Anna, Otis, Berlin and Parker Shinoda

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The babies are here. Hope you guys enjoyed this chapter!!