Disclaimer: Sadly, I don't own any of these characters.

Chapter 1 : A Beautiful Morning

Walker sat down on the porch swing, sipping his coffee. It was almost sunrise, and He would soon have to wake up his three eldest children. But for now the sunrise was a pleasing sight. It reminded him of his wife.

"Good Moring, Cowboy" Alex said as she settled herself on the swing next to Walker. He always was amazed how she always seemed to know when he was thinking about her. He thought about all the times he had almost lost her for reasons concerning his job, but that was all over now. He had been promoted to captain last year, and so he had a major role in each case without actually taking part in any of the fighting.

"Good Morning to you too, Sweetheart." He replied, planting a gentle kiss on her lips, and lowering his hand to her slightly rounded belly. "And how is the little Ranger doing today?"

"Well, I would say he is off to a good start this morning. He woke me up to tell me he was hungry, if you catch my drift." She stated with a smile and a little laugh. "I'll wake the children this morning and you go start breakfast. I think we," placing a hand on her stomach, "would like pancakes."

"I'll get right on that." Replied Walker and with that he started off for the kitchen. Alex stayed where she was. She could hear the horses neighing in their stalls, and saw the first rays of daylight beginning to break the horizon.

"Well, I suppose it is time to wake up Angela and the twins. " Alex rose and traveled the familiar path which led to Angela's room. Her door was adorned with her favorite star, Zac Efron. That girl and her crushes. She was only seven years old, but she knew what she wanted from life, and her top priority was to be a Texas Ranger, just like her father was. Alex knocked on her door quietly, and then entered. Angela was still sound asleep, her little hands tucked under her head. Alex quietly walked over and sat down on the edge of her bed and brushed the little girl's blonde hair out of her face. Angela's eyes opened quickly, and she was up in a flash.

"Morning mommy!" The girl said as se sprang up to give Alex a hug. "How are you this morning?" She was almost like a little adult; Alex thought to herself as she gave her a hug and then placed her on the floor.

"I am good. It's time to get dressed and go have some breakfast. Daddy is making pancakes!"

"Ohhhh! My favorite!" was Angela's reply as she ran to the bathroom.

The next task was not going to be so easy. The twins were just not morning types. This was usually why she had Walker wake the children up. When she opened the door, they were both asleep in Cordelia's bed. The girls both had Alex's blonde hair and blue eyes. Alex had to laugh to herself. Callie had separation issues to work out before they headed off to kindergarten next year, that was for sure. Again, Alex quietly walked over to the bed and sat down. She started to wake them up by rubbing their backs a little. Callie was the first to wake, and she quickly woke up her sister.

"Mommy!" they both said in unison and almost jumped on Alex's lap. This was much different then what usually happened in the morning, thought Alex, as the twins usually did not want to get out of bed and would usually put up a fight, but not this morning. Alex ushered them downstairs, and then headed to the nursery to check on Little C.D. He was up trying to get out of his crib, but to no avail. He was the spitting image of his father, red hair and brown eyes, which showed so much emotion. Though he was only 2, he seemed to have knowledge of people, and Jimmy swore he was going to be a con artist when he grew up. But that was a long way off. She scooped him up out of his crib and carried him to the kitchen.

With all their children seated around the table, Walker had to admit he and Alex were blessed. They were never supposed to conceive one child, let alone the four they already had and the one on the way. The only pregnancy they had had any complications with was Angela's birth. Walker came up behind Alex and laced his arms around her waist and rested his hands upon her belly.

"You made me the happiest man alive, Alex Cahill-Walker." He said, giving her a kiss on the top of her head.

"And you made me the happiest woman alive, Cordell Walker." Turning around to give him a kiss on the lips.

End of chapter 1.