Bentley 3rd Gen: Part 3

Jade wondered if she should call Sydnee as Han stomped out the door. She doubted it would make much difference. She hoped he wouldn't offend Selah or Jace but had a feeling it was unavoidable.

"What are you thinking? You and Jace haven't been to college yet and now your engaged, about to have a baby!" Selah interrupted. "Actually we are married, we went down to the courthouse yesterday." Han stared at Selah a moment stunned. "Married?" Selah's eyebrows knit together. "Its not like I need your permission, your not my father and I'm an adult! And you didn't go to college!" Han raised his voice. "That's because I am a professional artist! I make thousands of dollars per painting! And I might not be Jack, but he wouldn't be happy with your decisions either!" Sydnee, who had been listening to the whole thing chastised. "Han, that is enough!"

Sydnee sat down in her rocker...feigning frailty. "Really, the two of you! Someday I'm going to be dead." Han and Selah both fell silent. Neither of them liked thinking about Sydnee's death, which they both knew was drawing closer.

Han hugged Selah. "Sorry, sis. I am happy you two are together..its just seems your moving pretty fast." Sydnee coughed loudly and intentionally. "But, that's really none of my business any way." Selah smiled, she was pretty laid back. "Want to feel the baby?"

Han nodded, although felt a bit awkward. This was his little sister and here she was married and going to have a baby. "Do you know if its a boy or a girl?" Selah shook her head. "Not yet. If its a girl we like the name Raelynn and if its a boy we want to name him Jack." Han affirmed. "Jack's a great name. Is Jace around?" Selah shot him a wary look but pointed toward the door. "He's in the kitchen." She gave Han a warning look before he exited.

Han met Jace in the kitchen. Jace smiled at Han, unaware of his concern. "Okay, Jace, because I like you I'm not going to beat around the bush. I love my sister, and you better take good care of her or else." Han didn't hide the threat in his voice.

Jace was slightly insulted but understood Han's concern. "I know your worried...and I know the family may disappointed that we didn't do a big wedding. But Selah and I will be together for life. We love each other and I will do everything I can to make her happy." Jace paused. "My only regret is that I didn't ask your permission to marry Selah. I asked Sydnee but I should have asked you too. You are the head of the family now. " Han was impressed with Jace's response. "Sounds to me like you know how important family is to us." Han slapped Jace on the shoulder. "I'm going out of town to see my dad so look after everyone until I get back, okay?"

Bentley 3rd Gen: Part 2

Jade threw up for the third time that day. She realized it was time to tell Han about the baby. She felt nervous. Han had no idea she was pregnant. Jade would have told him sooner, but he was so concerned with saving money for a house and every time she tried to bring up children he would say further down the road. She went to find Han with a mixture of nervousness and complete joy.

Jade found Han in his art studio. She swallowed. Han turned to her. "Oh, hey, Jade. What do you think of my newest masterpiece?" Han winked playfully. "I'm pregnant." Jade blurted. Han froze. "What?" Jade burst into tears. "I know you wanted to wait a few years but I want to keep this baby and if that doesn't work for you I'm sorry but.." Han put up a hand still trying to process. "Your pregnant?" Jade nodded, tears streaming down her face. "Yes." 

Han kissed Jade and then smiled at her. "I'm going to be a dad." That thought alone was thrilling and overwhelming. He wiped Jade's tears. "Its going to be okay." Jade bit her lip. "Your not mad?" Han held Jade's chin. "Of course not! Why would you think that for a minute?" Jade faltered. "Well, just when I tried to bring up kids you...you always said you wanted to wait a few years." Han looked into Jade's beautiful green eyes. "That was before. Now, I think kids are a great idea. I hope you have triplets!" Jade laughed and kissed Han again.

Han tried his best to be supportive of Jade through her pregnancy. Jade was incredibly emotional. Each day they got closer to their due date, Han began to feel more and more nervous. 

Jade went into labor at home and then had the baby at the hospital. She had a baby girl, which they named Charley. Han and Jade both quickly adjusted to parenthood.

Zane's youngest two daughters, Ella and Elizabeth aged into children. Ella in the pink, resembled her mom more. Elizabeth in the orange, resembled Zane the most. 

Zane felt fortunate to see his youngest daughters age into children. Alissa loved her little sisters, but couldn't help missing Andrea watching them. How many times did she and Andrea swing on this very swing set? Alissa knew her parents were getting older, and raising Ella and Elizabeth might fall onto her in the next few years. 

Presley and Charlaine had learned to reign in the wolf side of themselves, and both looked attractive when not in shaggy wolf form. Presley would age slower than his siblings, simply because he was werewolf.

Axel entered Reese's house, worry etched across his face. "What's wrong?" Reese could see Axel was upset. Axel, who had changed significantly in the past few years, rarely got upset. The fact that he was upset, made Reese feel a sense of dread. "I can't find Cassidy." Reese was shocked. "What? But you had her this weekend." Axel nodded. "I left her at the house less than an hour, I had to run down to the office to fax some documents to my boss. I got home and she was gone." Axel stared into Reese's brown eyes. "Has she been acting out lately?" Reese swallowed. "Just the last few months. She is fifteen after all." Axel and Reese both realized at the same time what happened when they were fifteen that changed their lives forever. "We have to find her." Axel stated determined.

 Cassidy slammed the door behind her. "Where were you, young lady? Axel said you left his house. You had us both worried sick about you!" Cassidy scoffed. "Really, mom?" Reese stood her ground. "Answer me! Where were you?" Cassidy rolled her eyes. "I went out for pizza with some friends. And before you ask...no! There were no boys. I'm not as dumb as you were."

Reese had to walk away. Cassidy's words stung deeper that she knew. Cassidy didn't even notice.

"So am I grounded or what?" Cassidy glared at Axel. Axel felt sorry for Reese. Cassidy had never shown off her attitude to him and he had a feeling it would be worse if he wasn't here. "Yes, your grounded. We'll talk about it later." Cassidy shrugged. "Whatever." Axel checked on Reese.

Reese had been crying sofly. "Hey, its okay, Reese, she's just a teenager." Reese hugged Axel. "I know...its just...I think she's right. "I was so stupid and reckless as a teenager." Axel tried to think of something to say. "Well, you had a rough upbringing,  Kane's mom raising you around all that violence. Its a wonder you turned out as good as you did." Reese wasn't sure what to say. Axel thought he said the wrong thing. "Your a great mom, Cassidy is just going through a stage."

Cannon slammed the door. "What is going on?" He boomed out. Cassidy shrugged. "Ask the lovebirds."

Axel was furious at Cassidy. "You are out of line, Cassidy!" Cannon put up his hands. "Really? She's out of line? Your hugging your ex-wife, MY girlfriend!" Axel tried to calm Cannon. "Cannon, listen to me, I will explain-" Cannon cut him off. "I am through with your explanations." Cannon gave Reese a disgusted look. "I love you Reese, but I have had enough!" Cannon stomped out the door.

Cassidy hurried after Cannon. "I can't believe you two!" She slammed the door after her, leaving her perplexed parents staring in shock.

"Cannon, please don't go! I'm sorry, okay? I kind of stretched the truth. I was rude to mom and Axel was just trying..trying to stop her from crying. Please, don't go!" Cannon paused. "Cass, I love you like my own daughter. But your parents...they seem to want to be together again. Your mother knows I love her but I don't think its enough." He knew he shouldn't be talking to Cassidy about this but he knew she should know the truth. "No, your my dad, Cannon! More than Axel ever was...I don't want them to get back together! I don't want it to go back to how it was...it was terrible!" Cassidy started to cry, she couldn't help it.

Cannon hugged Cassidy. It would be hard, to not be apart of a family but he knew the direction things were headed. Reese and Axel both wanted to be together. He wasn't going to stand in the way anymore. "Cass, you'll always be like a daughter to me, okay? You need anything, someone to talk to, or are in trouble call me, okay?" Cassidy nodded. "Okay."

Charley aged into an adorable toddler! Han was surprised how quickly she had grown up. It felt like yesterday they had brought Charley home.

Han taught Charley how to walk while Jade was away at the spa. Although he painted, for a living, he still found plenty of time to spend with his growing daughter. 

Jade burst through the door after work. "I just found out some amazing news!" Han was up for anything. "Selah and Jace aged into young adults and their engaged!" Han felt happy with that news. "Well good for them."

Jade continued. "Jace asked in front of Sydnee...which thrilled Sydnee, of course. "Oh and also, Sydnee just told me the news, they are going to have a baby!"

Han felt a bit upset. He had always thought Jace and Selah would get married before they had children. "Are they getting married any time soon?" Jade suddenly realized Han was upset. "Why are you upset? They're engaged aren't they?" Han spoke firmly. "A baby is a big responsibility. I just hope their ready for it. And they should get married!" Jade sighed. "Well, you can't make them." Han shook his head. "No, but I can go talk to them."

Jade knew when Han made up his mind about something, he was hard to dissuade. "Just please don't get too caught up in this. Remember, your flying out to see your father next week!" Han walked out the door and Jade had a feeling Selah and Jace were about to get an earful.




End of Part 2

Bentley 3rd Gen: Part 1

Han watched his mother a moment before approaching her. It had been over a year since everything that had happened. Since Jack's death. He tried to be as supportive as he could but he knew his mother would never recover from the loss of Jack. 

Sydnee hugged Han and then asked. "When are you taking over the legacy, son? I practically have one foot in the grave." Han really hated when his mom talked like this. He didn't like the thought of her death. He knew she was right though. He needed to get established. Start his own family. "I can take over the legacy as soon as I find a house." Sydnee nodded, relieved. "Good...that's good, Han."

Han was more than sure he would probably mess up the legacy. He didn't know why he felt that way, he just couldn't shake the feeling. 

 Han stared at the family photos hanging on the wall. Time had flown by. Staring at the photos he remembered what he felt like as a child, as a teen. He suddenly missed Jack. Jack had been the changing factor in Sydnee's life. Before Jack, Han had worried constantly about his mom, who she would end up with. Especially after his dad and mom got into their huge fight. Jack had been Sydnee's soul mate. Han wondered if he would have a soul mate. Not everyone met their soul mate. 

Sydnee burst into the room. Han had found a house the day before and had been packing most of the day. She glanced at the family photos. "Oh, I have to make you copies! You should have them for your house!" She smiled in delight. "I just had a thought....grandbabies!" Han rolled his eyes but smiled. It was good to see his mom get excited again.

Han hugged his sisters and then his mom. This was it....he was walking out the door now. He knew he was going to worry about his mom...but he reminded himself that Selah and Li Li were still there to take care of her. 

Han entered his new home. He went with a modern, open floor plan. All that painting he had done in high school and while still at home had paid off. Han was actually able to afford a decent home. 

He opted to practice guitar after walking through the empty house. Han wanted someone to share his life with...he just wasn't sure who yet. 

The next day Han went down to city hall and registered at a painter. It was a formality really. He had earned thousands as a painter already, but he knew if he was registered people would be more likely to commission him to paint. His first commission was from Oliver Greenwood. 

Han walked up the familiar porch stairs and greeted Oliver. "Hello, Han. Come on in."

Han cleared his throat. "You wanted me to paint something for you?" Oliver smiled, "Not something. Some one. My daughter, Jade. She should be home from work soon." Han nodded. He didn't mention Emerald, Xander, or Anne. He knew Oliver and his wife, Holly were still grieved over the loss of their other daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter. Han was too. He had lost an Uncle, Aunt, and cousin in the fire. 

Jade arrived home from working at the spa. "Jade, you remember Han." Jade shot her dad a look. Han was doing everything he could not to stare at Jade's body in the swimsuit.

Jade and Han both realized at the same time that Oliver had set them up. Oliver smiled unrepentantly. "Well, I'll just go upstairs while you two discuss my painting." Devious. That old man was a devious genius. 

Jade seemed more than happy to be alone with Han. "So my place or yours?" Han felt himself back into the door. "Wha-what?" He sputtered. Jade raised an eyebrow. "For the painting. Are you going to paint it here or at your place?" Han felt his face get red, before he could answer Jade chimed. "Actually your place is better. I'll swing by on my way home from work. Cya!" Han stared after Jade as she went upstairs. He was completely infatuated with Jade. Han, always one to deal in logic felt at a complete loss as to what to do. 

The next day Han heard the doorbell ring and felt his heartbeat quicken as Jade entered the room.

Jade (gotta love the dramatic trait) threw her arms around Han. "Okay...I am going to have to just say it or I will regret it forever. Han Bentley, I've had a crush on you since I was fourteen. I thought I would outgrow it but when I saw you the other day I realized that I haven't"....she paused. "Well the least you could do is say something, or reject me or.."

Han laughed. He couldn't help it. "The other day was the first time I realized I that I have a crush on you too." Jade smiled. Han was enamored. 

And they randomly decided to take a romantic photo......

......Because we don't already have a million photos on the wall. *wink

Han began to paint Jade. He got about half way through the painting and realized he wouldn't finish it that night. He was just too tired. "So, I think it would be better if I just stay the night." Han suddenly felt wide awake. "Uhhh...I don't know if you should..." Jade teased. "Why? Are you afraid of me?" Han felt indignant. "No! I am not! But-" Jade interrupted. "Good then its settled." 

Jade insisted they were mature adults and could sleep in the same bed without being romantic. They both proved that theory wrong. 

The next morning Jade began to feel a bit repentant. Her feelings for Han had been present for years. He had only realized two days ago that he even had feelings for her. Jade thought she knew his character but had to clear the air. "I hope you don't get the impression that I am..uh...easy. Your the first.." she felt her cheeks blush. "What I mean to say is I hope..I mean.." 

Han kissed her. "I understand what your trying to say. And no, I would never think that of you." He frowned. "Listen, I need to run an errand real quick, promise not to go any where?" Jade felt nervous but decided to trust Han. "Yeah, um, okay." 

Jade was shocked and delighted. "Han...we...we can't get engaged already! We technically aren't even an official couple yet." Jade stared at the ring. "It is a pretty ring though." Han smiled. "Is that a yes?" Jade felt like she was in a dream. "Of course, yes!" Han hugged Jade. "I want to make sure you understand I want you forever." Jade leaned in and kissed his ear. "Me too."

About two months later they decided to get married. Why not? They knew they wanted to be together forever. Han had a steady income and a nice sized house. Even though their families knew Han and Jade were in love both were slightly shocked at the speed of the wedding. Rumors flew around about Jade being pregnant, but Han quickly dispelled them.

 Han broke the rule of not seeing the bride before the wedding. "Are we crazy to be doing this?" Jade asked, though clearly excited and not in the least bit worried. Han grinned. "Maybe. No more crazy than people who go to Vegas. At least our wedding will be tasteful and our families will be here." Jade feigned disappointment. "Aww, but I wanted to see you in an Elvis costume." Han kissed her. "Show time."

Jade's parents were both happy to see her marry Han. Jade's parents were her only living relatives and they had often worried about what would happen to her if they died. Oliver especially was happy to see her marry Han. Oliver knew Han was serious and would keep Jade on planet earth, since she was such a daydreamer. 

Not all of Han's family was able to come but the ones that could were excited. Grayson showed up and  joked. "Alright,Han, if your going to marry my Aunt you better treat her right." Han had forgotten that Jade was his best friend's Aunt. Everyone laughed, seeing Han's perplexed face. "Its a joke, lighten up." Grayson winked. 

Sydnee couldn't help bawling. Her one and only son was getting married! Sydnee had known this day would come she just hadn't realized how soon. She thought of Jack and became sad. He would have loved to be here. Zane patted his sister's shoulder trying to comfort her. 

They were married! Han stared at Jade and knew in that moment that he was absolutely in love. Jade smiled at her husband. She was now Mrs. Bentley. 

Han made a dash for the cake once the vows were over. *sighs* Maybe he didn't eat breakfast?

Selah realized the rumors were true and tried not to laugh as her new sister-in-law nearly barfed. Han had been so adamant that Jade wasn't pregnant that Selah wondered if Han knew. She decided to keep this amusing detail to herself for now.

 

                                        
                                                             I like cake. LOL

Jade came back right as Han went to cut the cake. Boy is he going to be in for a surprise soon!

Oh for Sim's Sake! Jade decided to take off for work before the reception was over...and alas, I could not stop her in time :p Perhaps she is now aware that every extra dollar, cent, and bonus will now go towards formula, diapers, and about a zillion baby outfits? I'm going to go with that...yeah. 

No one seemed to notice Jade left. lol. Oh well. Zane entertained Cassidy while Selah plopped down in the middle of the aisle to do homework. 

Sydnee! What on earth are you doing? Your at a wedding reception!!! Sydnee chuckles. "That Keith Apicary...he just cracks me up." *smacks forehead* Moving on....

Reese explained to Han (against his will) her way too overly complicated dating relationship status with Cannon. And that she still had feelings for Axel. Han really really wished Jade was here. :( 

Sydnee spoke to Han. "I am not listening to the rumors but I am curious to know when you and Jade plan on having children. It would be nice to see a few of my grandkids...you know, before I die." Han tried to ignore his mother's guilt trip. "Maybe a few years down the road?" (That's what you think *wink)

GAH! Zane too! What is up with the elderly and smartphones?!!! Zane states, "Have you even seen Keith Apicary? His victory dance is cool beans." Zane, nobody says cool beans anymore. No one. 

  
And what's a family wedding without random embarrassing dancing? 

As everyone started to leave Holly hugged Han. "I always wanted Jade to marry a good guy...I'm so glad she found you!" Holly burst into tears. Han smiled. "Yeah, no problem." He figured out where Jade got the dramatic trait from ;)

End of Part 1

More to come! ;)