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The next day Edwina was cleaning up after the kids when Dimitra came in. "Hey Dimitra how are you?"she asked. "i'm good where's Christopher and the kids?". "Criss wanted to spend some time with them so he took them to the park with Dimi just incase he got ganged up on" as Dimitra chuckled. "So now that you're a college graduate what are you going to do now?". "Well you know the singfred and roy animal sanctuary and zoo well Criss talked to them and there looking for some help in the repitle section of the sanctuary they're putting together"she replied. "That's Christopher for you". Then she saw my cap and gown and sighed. "What's wrong Dimitra?".

"I was just thinking of Christopher and how he dropped out to persude magic. I just wish he'd stay just a little longer". "Know the feel I came close to dropping out myself but I kept going"she replied. "I wonder if Christopher will ever get his high school diploma before I pass away" she wondered and went to her room. Don't worry Dimitra he will. That afternoon Edwina was at The Luxor shopping with Dimitra and the guys. "Thanks for coming with me guys shopping for Criss is hard" she remarked as they walked around. "What do you get a guy who has mostly everything"Costa said and everyone chuckled. As they passed Believe they saw people going in. "What's going on it's a little early for a Believe show"JD stated. "Didn't Criss tell you he lent out Believe for a high school graduation" Edwina stated. "Why would Criss do that?".

"From what Criss told me the school's gym's roof collasped so they had nowhere to do the ceremony so Criss went to the school and offered them Believe for the cermony". "Christopher always has a big heart"Dimitra said. "Why don't we go in and see it" and they went in. They sat down in the back than Criss came out on-stage. "Thank you for coming to the graduation ceremony today. You're probably wondering why I'm up here consider I went to school thrity years ago, but I have a confession I dropped out of school to persude my magic, and now I've realized it was stupid of me to do that so for my father and my family I decided to go back and finish up my high school education". Smoke came around Criss and it disappeared Criss was standing there in a cap and gown.. The crowd cheered as tears fell down Dimitra's face. You pulled the wool over our eyes once again CrissJD thought as the rest of the people who were graduating came on-stage.

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Three years passed and Criss was visiting Edwina at her work with the kids. "I want to see the tigers!!"Joshua stated. "No loins"Rose stated. "Relax we will see them all but first we're going to see mommy" Criss replied. At the repiltes Edwina was showing the kids a rattle snake that had its vemon sacks taking out. "Now remember if you hear that rattling sounds or see them you back off and tell someone". As she talked to the kids Criss watched untill the show ended. "Mommy"Joshua called out and the kids ran to her. "Hey guys what a surprise" she remarked giving them all hugs. Criss walked over as Edwina got up slowly. "Here let me help you". "Thanks"she replied. "Mommy do snakes get a big belly like you have?"Rose asked as Criss and Edwina giggled. "No they lay eggs" she replied.

"When we'll our little brother or sister be here?"John asked. "Remember John we have it marked on the calendar but remember we told you that the baby decides when it wants to come"Criss said. Then Rose started to giggle. "What's so funny?". "Mommy peed herself". Criss looked down ad saw a small puddle under Edwina. "I think my water just broke"Edwina stated. "Come on guys it seems your little brother and sister wants to come now"Criss replied. Criss took Edwina's hand. "Criss I have a feeling this baby's going to be a boy"she remarked. "I think you maybe right" and they went to the car. At The Luxor JD was coming back from lunch when Costa walked over. "Where's Criss I just got a call he cancelled his meeting". "I think I know where" and called his wife. "Hello"Lynn stated. "Hey Lynn sorry to call you but did Edwina check in". "Yea her water broke Criss is with her and I have the kids".

"Do you want me to come down and get them". "No Criss wants them here for when the baby comes"Lynn stated. "I'll give mom a heads up" and hung up. "We should of known that one of Criss's kids would take after his father's birth"Costa joked. "I'm going to call mom and tell her another grandchild is on its way" and went to call. In the waiting room at the hospital the kids were playing with blocks as Lynn read a magazine. "Hey baby"a voice said kissing her neck. "Oh hi JD" she remarked putting the magazine down. "Uncle JD"John stated. "Hey guys" giving them hugs. "How's Edwina?'. "She almost broke Criss's hand during a contraction so Criss talked her into getting some relief". "Or end up wth a disfigured hands"JD muttered Rose walked over and told Lynn she needed to go potty. "You guys be good for your uncle I'm going to take your sister to the bathroom" and they left as Criss came out.

"Daddy how's mommy?". "Good she's relaxing where's Rose and Lynn?" Criss inquired. "Potty break speak of that do you guys need to use the bathroom?". "No"they said in unsion. The nurse came over and told Criss Edwina was yelling for him. "Got to go but be good " and Criss jogged off.

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Thirty minutes went by and Lynn and JD were waiting with the kids when Criss came out holding a baby. "Congratulation bro"JD stated. "What is it daddy?"Rose asked. "Welcome your little brother Michael"Criss remarked as he showed them the baby. "He's beautiful Criss"Lynn stated as Criss let her hold Michael. Then the nurse came over and whispered something in his ear. "Be right back" and Criss left. "Are you thinking it could be twins?"JD thought out loud. "Uncle JD what are twins?"Joshua asked. "That two babies born at the same time". A minute later Criss came back. "So what happened was there a surprise?". "JD do you mind taking the kids down to the cafateria for a minute?"Criss asked.

"Come on guys" and JD took them. "What's wrong Christopher?"Lynn asked as Criss sat down. "They had to take Edwina into surgery she was bleeding pretty bad after delivering Michael" as Lynn gave him back to Criss. "Criss if something happens or god forbid Edwina dies we're here for you"Lynn assured him. "I hope she doesn't die I should take him back to the nursery" and Criss left. An hour went by and Criss and Lynn were waiting as Costa came in. "Hey how you doing?" he asked giving Criss a hug. "Worrying I'm going to lose my wife. Where are the kids and JD?" Criss asked. "He took them home and George and Luke are going to watch them. Have you heard anything yet?". "No".

Criss got up and leaned against the wall. Criss's phone rang and saw it was Tiffany. "Hey Tiffany thanks for returning my call". "What's wrong you sounded upset is the baby all right". "No it'a Edwina she had the baby today but she started to hemmerage so they had to take her to surgery" wiping a tear from his face. "Thanks Criss I'll tell Christina what happened" and hung up. Then the doctor came over to them. "How is she?"Criss asked. "She's fine it was touch and go for a while but she'll live unfortunely we had to perform a hystercomy". "To tell you the truth doc I got fixed when we found out about Michael's arrival. Fours enough for us"Criss said. "You can see her tomorrow" and the doctor left. Everyone gave Criss a hug. Thank you dad Criss muttered.

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When Edwina opened her eyes her sister Tiffany was there. "Tiffany what are you doing here?" she asked a little gory. "Criss called and informed me what happened I had to come t make sure you were all right and to see my new nephew who may I say is cute as a button" she replied as Edwina smiled. "Where's Criss?". "At home but he wanted me to tell you he'll come by later now get some rest all right". "Thanks" and her sister gave her a hug before she left. At the house the kids were playing outside as Criss watched. "Christopher"a voice called out. Criss got up and turned to see his mom standing there. "Mom I wasn't expecting you until next week" giving her a hug. "Costa and JD called and informed me your new baby decided to take after his father by coming a month early"Dimitra remarked as Criss tried not to laugh at his mother.

"Yea Edwina said after her water broke that the baby is a boy and she is right about that"Criss replied. "Granny"the kids said as they came over and gave her a hug almost knocking her down. "It's so good to see my grandkids you guys are getting so big"she replied. "Daddy when will Michael and mommy be home?" Rose inquired. "Well Michael will probably be home tomorrow but since mommy had to have some surgery done she may have to stay a little longer" Criss explained. "Criss if you want to go see Edwina I'll watch these guys". "All right you guys be nice to granny and I'll be home soon"Criss stated. "All right" they stated.

"Guys I've told you not to talk to unison it gives daddy and mommy the chills". "Sorry"they said again as Dimitra snickered. At the hospital Edwina was relaxing as Criss came in with Michael. "Christopher it's so good to see you". "And I brought Michael with me". He walked over and gave Michael to her. Edwina just stared into his eyes as Criss sat down next to her. "I almost thought I wasn't going to see this little angels or our other three at home again"Edwina stated wiping tears from her face. "I thought I was going to have to raise him or the other three with out you too" and gave Edwina a kiss. "So sweet". Edwina turned and saw Tiffany and Christina. Edwina and Criss chuckled. "I hope we're not interrupting anything?" Christina asked. "No come on in and meet Michael Peter" showing them.

"I see you finally used dad's name". "I bet you my restaurant dad won't be happy that you used his name as the middle"Tiffany remarked. "I'm just happy I'm going to be around to see this little fella grow up" as Michael started to coo. When it came time for Edwina and Michael to come home everyone was at the house waiting for them. "I can't wait to see mommy"Joshua said. "I missed her" John added. "mommy's boy"Joshua stated. "Am not"he replied. "Joshua John stop fighting or you're going to your rooms" JD remarked.

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Outside Criss had pulled up with Edwina and the baby. "So you ready for this?"he asked. "Yup I can't believe we changed his name"she remarked. "We do have the right to change the name before we left"Criss stated getting out. Inside Rose was looking out the window. "Daddy and mommy are home with the new baby"she called out running. "All right Rose settle down and remember don't go rushing to mom untill she puts the baby down all right"Christina told the kids. When the door open Criss came in with the baby as Edwina followed. "it's so good to see you home Edwina"JD stated giving her a hug. "It's good to be home"she replied as the kids went up and hugged their mother.

"Let me see my new grandson"Edwina's father said. Criss brought him over gave the babyto him as everyone sat down. "He's so adorable" Dimitra stated. "Looks like Criss when he was a baby"Costa replied. "Look at Michael he has full head of hair"Tiffany said. "It's not Michael Tiffany we changed it to Peter"Edwina remarked. Edwina's father looked up at his daughter. "Did you say P-e-e-ter Edwina?"he mumbled. "Yea we decided to change it sine Peter Michael sounds better"Criss stated. "Dad are you crying?"Tiffany inquired. "Just have something in my eye" as Edwina tried not to laugh. That night after everyone left and the kids were put to bed Edwina and Criss were outside enjoying the stary night. "Today was a good day"Criss stated as he put his hands on Edwina's shoulder. "I was just thinking Criss of the day we met in Cabo".

"Yea and you saved me when that spider bit me"he replied. "I never told anyone this but I didn't want to go to Cabo but Tiffany told me to go"she said. "Remind me to thank her"Criss said. Edwina turned around and gave Criss a kiss. Then the baby started to cry and John and Joshua were fighting in their room "You take care of the boys and I'll take care of the baby"Edwina said. "All right" and they went upstairs.

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