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Jerri lay in her hospital bed, little Rebecca cradled in her arms. She cooed and snuggled her beautiful little girl, this was the most amazing experience she'd ever had. She knew Joe and the kids would be coming to see her and the baby soon and her little moppet was due to feed any time now.
Little Becky won by a slight margin. Jerri had just got the baby latched on when Joe and the kids arrived.
"Oh god mom, really?" Max said with disgust in his voice and a grin on his face.
Jerri stuck her tongue out at him, "I told you, I know I told you! But no, you didn't believe me!"
They all had a good laugh at Jerri and Maxie's banter.
"Hey babygirl how are you doing? Little missy behaving herself?" Joe said as he gave Jerri and the baby a kiss.
"Hi daddy she's an angel, hardly any trouble. Hi kids, you being good for dad?"
Zoey and Max both gave Jerri a kiss, and said they were behaving.
"So when did the doc say you could come home?" Joe asked as he stroked Jerri's blonde hair.
"Doctor Young said probably tomorrow, she just wants to make sure we're okay."
Zoey was watching Rebecca feed very intently, "Doesn't that hurt, mom? It looks like she's biting you!"
Jerri laughed, "Not really sweetie, she doesn't have teeth to really bite with, she's actually sucking. But there is some pressure and discomfort at first, especially if I haven't fed her in a while. Then after a bit feeding the baby feels wonderful. Knowing that I'm giving a part of me to help my baby grow, now that's amazing."
"Wow, that's totally cool," Zoey said with wide eyes.
"More like totally gross Zo," Max said with a grin.
Joe chuckled, "You liked it when you were a baby Max."
"Nuh uh! I ate beef jerky, you told me that."
Joe laughed, "That was when you were teething. You got really upset when Zo was born and you weren't allowed to breastfeed too."
Jerri waggled her finger at Max, "Don't even think about it mister, you have big choppers now!"
Everyone laughed as Max turned crimson, "Eww! I think I'm past that now mom."
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Max actually didn't mind that Jerri breast fed Becky, he thought it was pretty cool. He just didn't want Zo and Jerri to know. Even though Becky only ate, slept, pooped and puked she was a cool little sister. He liked cuddling her until she fell asleep, it made him feel really good.
Max was snuggling with Becky on the sofa, she'd fallen asleep and he was just holding her because she felt so warm and sweet in his arms.
Jerri came up and sat beside him, watching Becky squirm in his arms while she slept. "You've got a special talent Maxie, Becky doesn't fall asleep that quick with anyone else. You're going to make a great daddy."
"I hope so. I never really got to do stuff like this with Zoey. Mostly she was just a pest, but now I like having her around." Max said.
Jerri smiled, "Would you like to put her to bed honey?"
Max got up and slowly walked to his parents' room. He gently put little Becky in to bed and gave her a kiss good night.
Jerri was waiting for him outside the door. She hugged Max tight and gave him a peck on the cheek. "You're so good with her Maxie, I never have to worry about Becky with you and Zoey around. She's got the best big brother and sister."
Max blushed and hugged Jerri back, "Well I think we've all got the best mom in the world."
Jerri looked up at her strapping step-son, "That means a lot to me Maxie, I've always loved you and Zoey like you were my little brother and sister. But now I get to be your mom and that's way better."
Max grinned at Jerri, "I don't know if you'll think this is cool or not, but all the guys in my class think you're the prettiest mom in grade eight."
Jerri laughed and blushed, giving Max another hug, "Well you tell all the guys I said thanks, okay honey?"
Zoey walked down the hall towards them, "God you two, you may act like you don't like each other, but you sure are lovey-lovey."
Max pulled a face at Zoey, "I'm just getting my hugs for being extra good sis, I can share if you're feeling left out."
With that Maxie grabbed Zo and gave her a big hug and smooch.
Zoey giggled and playfully punched Max in the shoulder. "Dad told me to tell you that the movie and popcorn are ready if Lee-Lee is all tucked in for the night."
"We were just about to come down Zo, thanks for reminding us sweetie," Jerri said as she gave Zoey a hug and kiss.
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A year had passed since Rebecca was born. Young Zoey was most impressed with her little 'Lee-Lee'. She watched everything Jerri did with her with great concentration, often asking her mom questions that she didn't always have answers to.
"What's it like mom?" Zoey asked one day while she was helping Jerri change Rebecca's diaper.
Jerri had the sneaking suspicion that this was going to be a tough question, "What's what like baby?"
"Well, being a mom. Having a baby. Being married, gosh everything I guess."
"Oh boy, I knew one day you'd ask and hoped I'd have a bit more time before these questions came up, but I'll do my best okay?" Jerri said.
Zoey smiled, knowing Jerri would give honest and open answers to her questions.
"Well here goes," Jerri smiled. "Hmm, being a mom. Well I kinda jumped feet first into that when I moved in and it's been great. But I'm spoiled because you and Maxie are so good. Having a baby hurt a lot, but the doctors and nurses helped me and now we have our Becky-button."
At this point Jerri got a dreamy look in her eyes, "Well being married is wonderful, I've loved dad a long time. He's my best friend, my soul mate and my lover."
Zoey's brow furrowed, "What do you mean about the soul mate and lover stuff mom?"
Jerri blushed a bit but soldiered on, "Well your dad and I have a lot in common, and share the same beliefs, so we're soul mates. When I call your dad my lover it means that when we have sex he, ahh, makes sure that I enjoy it."
Zoey giggled and grinned at Jerri, "Yeah, Max and me kinda figured that. You guys woke us up a couple of times."
"Oh my god are you serious?" Jerri said as she laughed and blushed.
"Well yeah, mostly you though, dad's pretty quiet."
Jerri hugged Zoey and laughed again, "Well I'll try to be more quiet okay? No promises though."
"It's okay mom, we know you and dad are having fun. It's better than hearing our other mom yelling and throwing stuff at dad."
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