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?"