She would die for them

CHAPTER EIGHT (Family photos and guns all over)

The party died down about four in the afternoon and Theodore was fast asleep in his crib within another room, Liya whispered to Jake that she was happy about their first night together. Few people were left, there was only Jake's father Hennery and his mother Mary, and Liya's parents John and Susana were all sitting down on a large L shaped couch all having shots.

"I'm sorry for me being rude, it was uncalled for." Hennery looked sad

"Can you forgive me? I wish to have a daughter-in-law that don't hate me" everyone looked at her, she gave no attention

"Yes Hennery, all is forgiven. I'm not the one to judge" Liya said and Hennery smiled

"Thank you Liya, I'm starting to think you may not be all that bad." Hennery finished.

"So Liya," Jake put his hand on her shoulder, a breath escaped her lips Jake smiled

"You know I don't like that!" Liya whined,

"But, you do." He continues

"F-fine," everyone looked at Jake

"You use that to attract women?" Hennery asked,

"No father, you know I use it to find out information." Jake answered,

"was that why she in prison?" Hennery continued it went quiet

"Hennery," Susana said.

"No, it's ok Susana, it was originally my fault, I have to change the law." Hennery laughed "so we fought about a silly law you made?!" Hennery fell to the floor laughing, the impact woke Theodore

"Hennery, please be quiet!" Liya rushed to Theodore to comfort him. Everyone went home, Liya soon found out having a child was fun but also included slave work. Liya looked ill every morning for about two months,

"How about I take care of Theodore for a bit? You need to sleep." Jake offered

"I must care for Theodore." She spoke in short breaths slowly dozing off, Jake carried her bridal style to their bed, after he tucked her in he made three bottled of powdered milk for the future. Jake also picked up knitting and made outfits, Theodore was all they could care about, later that day Liya awoke from her nap, she yawned. She walked into the living room to see Jake rocking Theodore

"How?" Jake signaled that she had to be quiet. Liya smiled and sat next to Jake and Theodore and they all sat in the silence smiling. The morning after, Jake got up and grabbed pre-made milk and fed Theodore. Liya got up and ready for the day,

"I think we should go get a family photo!" Theodore giggles and squealed

"Sure, someone wants to." Liya and Jake dress in their best, then they dressed Theodore in a small sweater. It would begin to snow Liya gasped,

"Baby's first Christmas?" she asked. And Jake nodded, they pushed Theodore in the buggy they got from Hennery. They finally got to Photo OPS one of the best photo takers in the state.

"Hey! Jake!! Cama cava?" Joque asked,

"Haha, funny. You know I don't speak french." Jake told Joque about Theodore and Liya,

"Bonjour ma dame" Joque grabbed Liya's hand giving it a small kiss.

"Bonjour!" Liya said excitedly

"Awe! Bonjour little one!" Joque looked up

"Here I'll give you free!" Theodore laughed

"We'll deliver it in, about four to five days?" Liya smiled

"Could we get it for a wedding gift?" Jake tossed him a twenty

"For your kindness!" Joque was happy to see Jake finally have 'the one' Joque gathered the family and took a large photo Liya pushed Theodore in a buggy and Jake walked along. Half of the walk finished before loud bangs could be heard

"Joque!" Jake ran back seeing Joque with a gunshot in his forehead, there was a note on the counter,

"You made a grave mistake about meeting her." Signed 'Gerald Melinski' Jake turned and ran back to Liya and Theodore who was at home.

"Liya, we need to talk!" Jake called 911

"I'd like to report a murder." He paused

"This is Jake Micane." Another pause

"Joque Willu he was shot, his body is in his Photo OPS" he paused again

"Yes, my friend. A family friend" he stopped.