The Beast Within

Chapter Twenty-Six: Stay

The next week Jerome had moved out of Jeremiah's house and moved into his own apartment that no one but Nyssa knew about, he refused to talk to Jeremiah and Nyssa didn't push him, she knew he needed time, he and Nyssa have small fights here and there but they're making progress in their relationship and on the way to mending each other's broken hearts, Nyssa extended Jerome's visits with Crimson to 3 days and 2 nights every week and Nyssa gets Jason for a couple days while she has Crimson.

Nyssa went over to Jerome's new place to help him set up, she lifted a box from his old room and started unpacking it but found a neatly rolled up piece of paper wrapped in a ribbon, she walked into Jerome's study where he was unpacking and he looked at her "what's up baby?" "what's this?" he walked over to her with a puzzled look "no idea, where'd you find it?" "a box from your old room" he took it from her hands and unrolled it and they both looked at each other in shock "is that..?" "it's Jason's birth certificate" he replied and she read it over and gasped "Jerome look! that's his birthday.. he's two days older than Crimson" he looked at the certificate, it looked eerily similar to Crimson's the same last name's, the same information just different first and middle names, one different parent and it said male not female "feels weird looking at this" he said and handed it to her "I know it's odd.. but now we know how old he is.. and that he really is your son" "the red hair didn't give it away?" he jokingly deadpanned and sat in his chair behind his desk she playfully rolled her eyes and went and sat on his lap "I'm just saying.. it's good we have this.. we won't be so lost now when it came to his birth details" he looked at her lovingly as she spoke about his son as if he was her own.

She noticed his gazing and looked at him questioningly with an eyebrow raised "what?" "nothing.. you're just so perfect" she smiled brightly and playfully shoved him "oh shut up you" she joked and he kissed her cheek "thank you Nyssa.. you didn't need to help me with Jason and it wasn't your responsibility to.. but you still did" "he needs a mommy and a daddy.. you can't be both and I've already fallen in love with the little guy" he smiled at her and brushed her hair from her face "he's lucky to have you as a mommy" she smiled and felt tears prick her eyes "come on doll, no tears this early" "it's 3 in the afternoon" "exactly.. save the tears for tonight when I'm out working and don't have to deal with it" she rolled her eyes and nudged him and he laughed, they heard two babies squealing from the next room and gave each other a knowing look.

They stepped into their nursery and lifted up their babies "hello baby boy" she said in a baby voice that made Jerome smile, her face twisted a little then she exaggerated a gasp "I think someone has a poopy diaper.. and it's daddy's turn" Jerome looked at her in mock shock "excuse me? I changed him last night" "I changed him when I got here.. it's your turn" they swapped babies much to Jerome's disappointment and he started changing Jason, Nyssa sat on the grandfather chair in the corner of the nursery and bounced Crimson on her knee making her giggle "okay.. all nice and clean puppy, does Crim need a change?" she smelled her and nodded and went to stand up but Jerome just handed her Jason and took Crimson and started changing her, he lifted her slightly over his head and kissed her little tummy making her giggle.

Nyssa and Jerome sat on the floor in his pretty large lounge room and laid the babies on their backs and played and talked to them, Jerome blew raspberries on Crimson's baby tummy and Nyssa pretended to bite Jason's toes making him giggle, they both checked the time and realized it was already 6:30 PM "Jerome, we need to bathe and feed them before you leave" he nodded and carried Jason and Nyssa carried Crimson over to the kitchen sink and they ran the water just warm enough for their tiny skin, they cleaned both babies together.

Nyssa laid back on Jerome's bed and breast fed Crimson while Jerome bounced Jason, once Crimson finished feeding and was burped he placed Jason in her arms and took Crimson and placed her in her bassinet, Nyssa popped the warm bottle in his mouth and rocked him lightly till he finished feeding, she lightly burped him and he fell asleep, Jerome carried him to the bassinet and laid him next to his sister, he stared down at his two children in awe, he still couldn't believe someone like him got so lucky to have a woman like Nyssa and to have his two beautiful children, even if Nyssa didn't birth one he still saw her as the mother to both of his children, he felt Nyssa place her hand on his shoulder and he turned his head slightly "they're so perfect" she said quietly "they're pretty cute kids.. why don't we make another cute one?" she playfully rolled her eyes and lightly slapped his head "down boy.. you're not getting another one from me in a long time" he playfully pouted and she kissed his head "we already have two.. that's more than enough to keep us busy now" she said and they quietly left the room.

she sat on the couch and he laid on top of her "Jerome! you're squishing me!" he laughed loudly, kissed her forehead and lifted her up and sat down with her in his lap "you should probably call the sitter soon.. it's getting late" he looked her in the eyes and cupped her cheek "or.. you could stay" "Jerome-" "I know we agreed to take it slow.. I'm not saying you move in.. just stay the night, I promise I won't work late" she thought for a minute but still felt skeptical "I don't know Jerome.." "one night.. and if you hate it and don't wanna stay again I won't ask you too" she couldn't stop her smile and he smiled back "okay.. one night" he grabbed her face and kissed her quickly "I gotta leave in about an hour or so.. what could we do till then" he said suggestively and ran his hand up her shirt and she giggled "Jerome.. the kids are in the bedroom" "who said we had to go to the bedroom? this is my place baby.. we can fuck right here on the couch" he lifted her shirt up and kissed her breast that was only covered by a bra and she leaned her head back and shut her eyes "whaddya say baby? give me at least 30 minutes and I'll make you feel good" "the kids won't stay asleep for very long" "then we better make it count" he flipped her over and laid between her legs "okay.. 30 minutes" he smirked down at her and smashed his lips to hers.

Nyssa sat on the couch after just settling Jason down and watched the news when a broadcast came on that read 'LUNATIC JEROME VALESKA ON THE LOOSE' "we interrupt this program to give you breaking news, Arkam Asylum escapee, terrorist and infamous criminal Jerome Valeska was seen going on a murderous killing spree, shooting people from the window of his car and having no mercy on his victims.. we're here with commissioner James Gordon with further information.. James" "this is a message to the people of Gotham.. stay inside and keep your families safe.. Jerome is armed and extremely dangerous.. do not approach him, if you spot him call it in.. we're gonna catch this maniac" Nyssa smirked to herself "good luck Jimmy boy" she said snarkily and just then Jerome waltzed through the door to see Nyssa smirking with Jason in her lap fast asleep, he looked and saw she was watching the city wide broadcast about him and he grinned "do you think they got my good side in the pictures?" she laughed quietly, stood up and pecked him on the lips "looks like you had fun at work" she said wiping spots of blood off his face "I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy it, doll" she grinned widely and turned to walk down the hall, she laid Jason in bed and Jerome slipped off his bloody suit jacket "I wanna come with you next time" "come with me?" "to work.. you get to have fun.. I want to, too" Jerome grinned sinisterly and wrapped his arms around her waist "that sounds perfect baby" she smiled wickedly and he cackled maniacally.