Proof a heart is strong

The end

The male nurse, accompanied by another female nurse came back into the room, he had Dalton in his arms, wrapped up in a light blue blanket.

"Your son" he smiled, handing me the baby. The feeling that ran through my body was unexplainable. All the pain of labor left my brain, all I could think was "I'm a mother!" I looked over again at Nathan, he wouldn't let go of his little girl.

"She looks so much like you," he looked over at Dalton and I. "They both do." I couldn't form words, I just smiled. Dalton moved his moved, yawning, then closing his mouth, showing off a dimples. I smiled hard showing mine, I prayed his dimples wouldn't fade away over time.

The lady from the nursery came in with two bottles. "Here" she said passing one to me and one to Nathan. "They're probably hungry, we'll let you fed them before we take them back into the nursery." She smiled down at the twins before she walked away. I put the bottle up to Dalton's mouth, out of the corner of my eye I saw my hospital door room open. I looked over to see my mom, Brook, Lynn, and Chris. Brook's face lit up when she saw me holding Dalton.

"Look at the babies!" She yelled, running up to the bed. She sat down next to me, touching where the baby's foot was, though it was covered with the blanket. Chris sat down on the other side of the bed, Lynn and my mom sat next to Nathan.

"They're beautiful" my mom said "They're mini yous" she put her arms out as Nathan passed Deanna to her, she continued to feed her. My brother kissed my cheek, then rubbing Dalton's face with his thumb.

"Can I hold him?" Brook smiled, I looked over at Lynn, she nodded.

"Yeah, I don't see why not." I smiled, pushing over so she could sit up on the bed where I was, I put my arm over her as Lynn passed her the baby. Brook held him in her arms, giving him kisses on his forehead.

A knock came from the door, "Come in!" Nathan yelled. His parents came in with balloons and a bag full of baby clothes.

"Aw! Look at you both!" His mom said, referring to the twins. "They look like Jackie," she said turning to Nathan.

"I thought they'd look like you son." His dad said, "not complaining." Nathan rolled his eyes. I didn't take it personal, I could see where his dad was coming from.

After everyone had a chance to hold the baby, the lady from the nursery came in again with a helper to carry the twins back to the nursery.

Chris and Nathan took a walk to the cafeteria to go buy food. I was starving! My mom took my hand, kissed my cheek and smiled.

"I'm proud of you," she said. I hadn't heard them words in years, it brought a tear to my eye.

"I am too," Lynn said "after everything you've been through, you made it far, and I'm happy for you. I hope you we'll always be here for you." A tear fell from her eye. The room was full of uncontrollable emotions. Brook gave me a hug, burying her head into my chest.

"I love you Aunty." She mumbled,

"The twins too." My heart melted.

A child's love is so innocent and pure, they're the only ones who can fully love someone for their flaws. They completely overlook them, accepting you with open arms. It's true when they say there's nothing like a child's love. I looked forward to the day my children could show that sort of love.

• Nathan's POV •

I walked down the hospital hallways with Chris, I was hungry, tired, but happy beyond belief. It was like yesterday when Jackie found out she was pregnant, nine months went by so fast. It was so shocking how two little hunting beings could look so much like their mother! Deep inside I hoped they looked like me, but I was happy that they were alive and healthy.

After everything we've been trough, this makes everything worth it. All the tears, pain, suffering, and anger, we found out nostalgia, out happiness. Not only are we together, but we're happy, in love, and are starting a family, I couldn't wish for more.

It was an indescribable feeling holding your first born child. I can't form the words to say how amazing it feels, and how amazing it is to know that for the rest of our lives, these children are ours. We're going to raise them, give them everything they need, support them, love them, and allow them to be something.

I was still yet to hold my son. His complicated birth shook me. The doctors said it wasn't the umbilical cord that stopped him from breathing, his lungs collapsed from not having enough oxygen during birth. But within a few minutes, they got his heart beating again, and his lungs passing air. I didn't have the guts to tell Jackie, I figured it was bad enough she was scared about the umbilical cord, I didn't want her to think it was her fault for not passing enough oxygen to Dalton.

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• Jackie •

The first few nights at home with the twins where hard, but I was blessed to have such an amazing family. At this point, Nathan's family was mine too, I was lucky to them as well.

It was sad how long it took me to realize what family really was. It had nothing to do with blood relation, family is about love, caring, and support. Family was never so important to me until I had one of my own. I was a mother to two beautiful children, I was blessed. The night they were born I was scared, I almost lost my son.

After the twins third birthday was when Nathan and I officially got married. It wasn't a big wedding, it was our family, and a local priest. We didn't want anything big. Also, I ended up turning down the interview with Oprah. I figured I'd let people think what they want, I was happy, who cared what others thought, right?

Through the up and downs, Nathan was always there for me, it was always us. Until the day I die, it will always be us, my husband, my best friend, the father of our children, my lover and I.