Disclaimer: Just for the record, I don't own anyone, but Lana and Lexi (at this moment anyways, there may be more minor characters later.) I don't wanna deal with legalities and stuff, so please don't sue me!

Jeff lifted his head and looked out over the yard. It was hard to imagine that was 3 years ago. He was honestly surprised, if not pleased with himself, for remembering so much in great detail. The story of his happy ending, his true love.

Kayleigh was toddling around in the grass, not far from where he sat on the steps. Her giddy laughter brought a smile to his own face as she chased a butterfly around and around. The door opened behind him and he heard her step onto the porch.

"Hey you." Lexi took a seat next to him and watched their daughter play. Their daughter. It hadn't taken very long for it to become official, and the three were a very happy family.

Jeff moved his hand to her leg, and she leaned into him.

"C'mon babygirl, time for lunch." Lexi called out, causing the little girl to look towards them with a big smile and start tottering their way. Jeff leant down and swooped her up, making her laugh again and the family made their way inside.

After their family lunch, Kayleigh went down for her nap. It had taken a bit of persuasion, but daddy had finally coerced her into the bed.

"Love you" came the small voice behind him as he headed for the door. Turning back, Jeff strode back to the bed and placed another kiss on top of the curly locks before responding with "I love you too Princess."

Lexi was sitting at the table when he came downstairs, simply looking out the window with a look of deep thought across her beautiful face. She'd been tense for a couple of days now, and Jeff couldn't lie, he was curious. On the other hand, he didn't want to press the matter, it wouldn't take much to set her off and he knew it. He took the seat beside her and just stared at her until she broke from the trance like state she was in and returned the gaze.

"What?"

"Nothing babe, just admiring." His compliment brought a twinge of pink to her cheeks.

"What's on your mind honey?" He dared the next move, hoping she would answer instead of evade, as she had since he'd been home.

"I'm late." Two words, and her face became a vat of confusion again. Jeff himself was confused, unsure of what she meant. He began to speak again, and thought better of it, deciding he would either figure it out on his own, or she'd beat him to it and explain more.

"Do you want to go to the store or should I?" This question was not what he was expecting, and he cursed himself for only nodding at her last statement.

"Uh..." Lexi shook her head.

"I'll go, it'll be nice to just run into the store. Get out for a bit. Watch her, make sure she doesn't roll out of the bed, okay?" Her last words more of a demand than a request, she leaned over and kissed his cheek before grabbing her purse and heading for the door.

"Be careful..." Jeff couldn't help but to feel slightly out of it. He moved to the couch to contemplate her words, and her actions. He was unsure of things now. Oh he definately still loved her more than anything, she and Kayleigh were his world, but she had seemed so, distant, since he'd returned home earlier in the week. Jeff picked up the phone beside him and considered calling Stacy to see if she had any advice or suggestions, or if she just knew what was going on, but decided against it, replacing the phone on the coffee table in front of him.

It was only a matter of minutes before Lexi returned and walked through the door, a small plastic bag in her hand. He expected her to take a seat beside him, to talk like they used to, he was missing that... But instead she made her way up the stairs. Jeff heard Kayleigh's door creak open and then shut again, before hearing the door to the bathroom shut.

"Oh, laaaaate... Shit!" He spoke quietly, mad at himself for not understanding her. That explained it all. He stood and made his way outside the bathroom door to wait for her to open it. When she did, Lexi nearly ran into him. She looked up at him, the concern across his face.

"Finally put it together, huh Matlock?" She smiled a little at her own joke, but her demeanor told him the results weren't in yet.

"Want me to wait with you?" And for the first time since he'd been home, things felt right. Lexi crumpled into him, a scared bundle of nerves. At the three minute mark, Lexi's eyes peered into the door, but her body refused to move. Jeff took the initiative and moved toward the test.

"Wait, what does two lines mean?" He looked back, and he knew the answer immediately. Tears coursed down her cheeks, and though she tried to force a smile, he knew her better. Jeff made his way back to her, taking her in his arms again hugging her tight.

"It's gonna be alright, okay? No worries." He was actually pretty excited at the thought of another child, and wondered why she seemed so distraught. He seemed to do alot of that nowadays, wondering about the goings on in her mind, what made her tick in certain ways... Yes, they had fallen in love quickly, and even married quicker than most thought was right, but here they were, still together. They'd made a life together in the two years of marriage, but now he seemed to notice more small things that made him wonder if he really knew her as well as he thought.

It took a moment before Lexi turned her eyes to his.

"You're not upset, are you?" The question begged in her eyes, and his response was quick.

"Why would I be upset? I'm so happy baby..." The smile that had been tugging at his lips finally spread, causing her to smile weakly as well.

"Another baby... Wow."

"Yeah, wow..." Jeff reached down, tilting her chin up and kissed her lips, once, twice, and then pulling the kiss longer for a third time.

Kayleigh had awoken an hour later, and now Lexi was busy doing her routines. Cooking dinner while the toddler sat in the dining room floor playing with toys she had strewn around her. After they had all eaten, it would be bath time, and then Jeff would take over for story time before the two parents reconvened and shared bedtime kisses. Then laundry and other cleaning... But for now, he was out on the porch again, but now he was staring into the large bay windows, watching his daughter play, and catching glimpses of his wife every now and then. The next nine months would be hard, he was really on top of things with his career right now, and he knew the extra time away would strain things. He promised himself when he went back he'd talk to Vince and see what could be worked out, Lexi would be needing his help more than ever later on in the pregnancy, and he planned to be there for her. Jeff crossed his arms, smiled a little smile to himself and thought 'Everything is still perfect'

A/N: There we go! The end. With the way it worked out, I probably will be working on a sequel in the coming months, so be on the lookout for that puhlease... And as always reviews help me better my style and such, and are greatly appreciated! Plus they make me really happy! So, hope you liked it, it was a joy to write! Until next time... Em.