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As the kids eat their breakfast the door opened and my father walked in. "Anyone home"he called out closing the door behind him. The kids hearing their grandfather ran out of the kitchen. "GRANDPA!!"they called out. My father hugged them all at once. "It's so good to see you guys"he replied. "We missed you too granpe"Zoey replied. My mother walked over and broke up the greeting telling the kids to finish their breakfast and get their stuff for school. "Can't we stay home untill daddy comes nana please"Verida begged. "Verida what did we tell you about begging now go finish your breakfast so Aunt Jill can drive you to school" and the kids went into the kitchen. "Nice to ruin the mood Natilee"my father remarked getting up. My mother tried not to lose her temper like last time. "What are you doing here Dennis another bakery convention?"she asked. "For your information JD called and told me what happened to Antonia so i came to see how she is and where's Criss at the Luxor instead of here"he inquired.

"Unfortunely Criss has scarring on his lungs from a bad case of bronchitis so when he got Antonia out of the bakery as it filled with carbon monoxide Criss got a dose of it so his oxgyen was bad enough that they kept him over night for now" she replied. "Mom came you help me for a minute Johnny won't stay still and-". My father saw Jill at the top of the stairs with Stella. "Stella doesn't want to be put down again Antonia warned me about that"my mother remarked coming up. "Here take Stella while I finish with Johnny"Jill said giving her to my mom. My mother came down with Stella and showed her to my dad. "How my god she's beautiful as Antonia was when she was a baby"my father stated sitting down. "Do you mind watching her for a minute while I get the kids loaded up". "No"my father replied.

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After my mom put the kids in the car she went back in and saw my father had cleaned up the kitchen. "Thanks for the help Dennis"she stated. "No problem" as Jill came down. "The kids are ready in the car"my mom said. "Thanks mom so I'll see you at the shelter later on today". "Unless Christopher doesn't get out today than I'll have to watch the twins"Natilee stated. "Nat if you have to work at the shelter I'll watch the twins"my father offered. "Dennis it's a nice gesture but Johnny and Stella are way different than Verida and Zoey were as babies"Natilee remarked. "Beside Johnny and Stella are on two different diets because of their allgeries"Jill replied. "Julie go get the kids to school before they go crazy or learn how to drive the car"my mother stated. As Jill got in the car a cab pulled up and Criss got out. "DADDY!!" Nathan called out pointing to Criss as he paid the driver. "Hey Jill I see the bus is getting ready to leave for the day"he stated. "Yup I was just about to go and just a warning Dennis is here"she replied. "Thanks have fun in school guys and maybe we'll go see mommy later"Criss stated. The kids all waved good-bye to Criss and Jill drove off. That afternoon Criss went to my bakery to see if everything was taking care of but when he got there Criss saw JD talking to someone and JD didn't look happy. "listen I need this leak fixed now or I'm going to call your supervisior and tell him how you missed it the first time"JD remarked as the guys left. "Settle down JD before you blow a blood vessel"Criss stated. "Shut the up Christopher this isn't my job to help your wife get her bakery in order"he replied.

"JD what's going on why are you in such a foul mood"Criss asked sitting him down. "I'm ready to lose my mind Lynn's mood swings are making me want to run to Mexico and never return". "Relax mood swings are apart of pregnancy. Antonia thought I was cheating on her because she had put on so much weight with Stella and Johnny"Criss remarked. "Also Lynn had two false alarms in two days I can't wait for this kid to come"he replied. "Don't worry before you know it you're going to holding that baby in your arms"Criss assured him

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After that Criss told JD to go home but instead he went to see me. In my room I was sitting in a chair when JD walked in. "JD what are you doing here I thought you'd be with Lynn since she's so close to having the baby"I said. "I'm just so frazzled right now Antonia I needed time away before I said something I shouldn't of said"he admitted. "Let me guess mood swings". "I don't mind the mood swings The ones she's having right now are small compared to the ones she had with Dimi so I'm scared"he replied. "Scared about what JD". "if I can be a good parent like I am to Dimi". "JD you're going to be a wonderful father I know it's been a few decades since you had a newborn in your life every expantanted father goes through this. Criss may not admit this but when I was pregnant I saw the fear in Criss's face and body language but once the children were born that fear disappeared so once that little baby is here that fear will go away"I replied.

"Thanks Antonia I should go back home and see how she's doing" and he left. When JD got home Dimi was home. "Dimitra I thought you'd be out with your friends?". "I thought I should stay home just incase since you weren't home yet" she replied. "You remind me so much of your grandfather sometimes where's your mother anyway?". "Upstairs relaxing in bed" she replied. "Here's some money go call one of your friends and see a movie on me". Dimi got up and gave her father a kiss. "I have my phone if you need me dad" and left. JD went upstairs and Lynn was looking over the nursery. "Joseph where have you been you had me worried"she remarked. JD went over to his wife and gave her a kiss on the check. "I'm sorry for the way I've been actting lately". "You don't have to apologize you're nervous about this little guy and so am I,"she remarked.

JD smiled. "I know the last time we went through this Criss had hair down to his backside and your father was still alive I just gave up on the idea that we'd have another child"she replied. "Don't worry Lynn I'll be there and unlike my brother I will not be on the floor outcold". Lynn chuckled as JD gave his wife another kiss on the check.

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After I had gotten out of the hospital and the leak in the bakery was fixed I couldn't believe that my opening was days away. At the house i was looking over a few things when a knock came to the door. "Come in"I called out. The door opened and Jill came walking in. "Hey Jill what are you doing here?"I asked. "I wanted to ask you something" she remarked. I could she was nervous about this question since she pulling her fingers to make them lnger. "What's the question?". "Well I was wondering if I could bring a date with me to your opening". I lookied up at her with a surpise look on my face. "Really who is this guy do I know him for that fact deoes mom know him?". "Well I met him a year ago at The Luxor and we've been insepratabler since he even took me to meet his mom and dad". "What's his name?"I inquired taking a drink of coffee.

"Luke Dancy". I nearly choked my coffee. "Jill did my husband have anything to do with this?"I inquired. "Why do you ask?". "Luke works for Criss he's one of Criss's consulants as Criss puts it"I replied. My sister's eyes almost popped out of her head. "Are you serious he-he works for Criss Luke never told me this" she remarked. "You better go talk to him about that". My sister got up and left as I grabbed my phone to call Criss. At The Luxor Criss was working on some new illusions when he started laughing. "What's so funny?"Luke asked. "Sorry I forgot I have my phone in my pocket on vibrate"Criss replied aas he saw it was me. He went to the side and took the call. "Antonia is everything all right with the kids?". "I thought you should know that one of your consulants is dating my sister"I replied. "Excuse me which one because this is the first I've heard of it"he stated. "Luke is dating my sister for a year now I thought you should know"I said.

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This threw Criss off he couldn't believe that for a year that Luke had been dating his sister-in-law. "Hey Angel you ever coming back or have you developed a sudden case of stage fright". Criss chuckled at the joke he didn't mind occasionaly razzing from his crew. "Coming"Criss replied and went back on-stage. "So how's the wife?"Luke asked. "When did you take up mentalism?"Criss asked as he sat on the stage. "You're the only guy I know that goes off-stage when the wife calls,"Luke replied as Criss tried not to laugh. "I wanted to tell you that Antonia invited the crew to the opening I hope she doesn't mind that I'm bringing my girlfriend". "Really how did you meet her?". "We met here at The Luxor she was looking for Felix's office so I brought her to his office. After she finished with Felix I asked her out and we've been dating eversince. I even took her home to meet my parents my mom and grandmom knew I picked a winner"Luke remarked.

"Does she know you work for me?". "I haven't told her that yet I wanted to see if she wanted me or using me to get to you but I'm going to tell her tonight and if things go good I may take the next step with her" and walked off. Criss's eye almost popped out of his head. That night Jill and Luke went out to dinner and took a walk through Freemont street. "I had a fun night Luke and I was wondering if you have any plans for tomorrow night"Jill said. "Before I answer that I have to tell you something that I've been avoiding telling you-it's about my job". "Luke I know you work for Angel" she stated. Luke was shocked as Jill smiled. "How?"he asked. Jill took out her wallet and showed Luke a picture. "Because his wife is my half sister" showing him the picture. Luke started to laugh. "Now I get why Criss was asking me questions about you today"he remarked. "I'm surprise you didn't realize this before"Jill said.

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The next day I was at the bakery getting ready for tonight when Jill came in. "Hey Jill what are you doing here I thought you'd be at the shelter today". "Mom's there right now but I wanted to tell you something"Jill stated. "What's that?"I asked coming over. She held out her hand and showed me the ring that was on her finger. "Oh my god Luke proposed to you" looking at the ring. "We walked up to that big screen on freemont street and there in big words going by on the screen: WILL YOU MARRY ME JILL-LUKE. I turned around and there was Lukee on one knee with the ring in his hand". "I'm so happy for you" giving her a hug. "I betcha it was better than the way Criss proposed". As Jill and I were talking Criss came in for a surprise lunch with me and heard us.

"Criss propossed while getting over food posioning. He proposed to me in bed after we had falling asleep together". "That doesn't sound romatic at all sounds like he just wanted to get it over with"Jill remarked. "I don't care how he did it I'm happy being married to Criss"I stated. Criss sighed as he looked at his wedding ring he remembered what he had planned to proposed to me: after doing Believe he was going to ask me up on stage and proposed to me infront of everyone but Nathan getting sick put the kabosh on it. An idea popped into Criss's head and left before anyone saw him.

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After Jill left to tell my mom the surprise my cell phone rang. I saw it was Criss. "Hey Christopher what's going on?". "Nothing much I wanted to tell you I'm running a bit behind so I was wondering if you could pick me up at The Luxor?". "All right". After Criss hung up JD came in and saw Criss smiling. "Why the happy face?". "I'll tell you later how's Lynn doing?"Criss asked. "Well the kid isn't due for another two days so I told Lynn to stay home but she wants to go to the opening tonight"JD replied. "That kid probably wants a chocolate chip cookie with milk"Criss joked. "Don't laugh she's been craving your wife's cookies for the past three days". "That kid has the family's sweet tooth"Criss stated. That night I stopped by the Luxor to pick up Criss and found Felix. "Hey Felix you coming to my opening tonight?"I inquired. "Unfortunely my wife and daughter have the lfu so I'm going to be taking care of them" he replied.

"How about I give Criss one of my famous maple apple pies tomorrow?"I offered. "Make it a maple crumb cake and if you're looking for Criss he's in Believe filming something". "Thanks Felix"I stated and went in. When I walked in I saw the place was packed with loyals so I just watched Criss do his stuff. While watching Criss I could tell just by his face it was a hi for him doing his magic like it is with me and baking. "Before I finish I noticed my wife Antonia is hiding in the back row". I blushed wondering how Criss could see me but I came down to the stage and walked on. Criss gave me a kiss which made everyone including the crew of Believe do cat calls.

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"All right now I've been married to this lovely lady for a while now but there's one thing I regret with her-". I felt nervous thinking maybe Criss was going to tell me he cheated on me or something worse. "It's the way I proposed to her I had this great plan but when my son got sick I had to scrap it ,but now I want to propose to her the right way"Criss remarked. I walked over to Criss while Mastero gave Criss a ring box. That feeling I had when I married Criss was hitting me like lightning bolts. I looked to the auidence and the women were watching probably wishing this was them. Criss took my hand as he got one one knee and took my wedding ring off. "Antonia Marisol Valastro will you marry me again?".

Tears started to fall down my face as Criss put a different ring on my finger. As I stood there in shock I could the crowd chanting: SAY YES SAY YES. "Yes I will marry you again"I replied. Criss gave me a hug as the crowd and the people on stage clapped and cheered with delight. "You are amazing Christopher"I said as Criss wiped the tears from my face. When we got there everyone was waiting. I took a breath and I went over to the doors of the bakery. "All right thank you for coming to the opening of my bakery. Eversince I started this everyone asked me what I was going to name it. The name of my bakery is deciated to my uncle Johnny who left me the money to build this lovely bakery so here to SWEET ANTONIA'S BAKERY!!". I pulled the string and the sheet fell to show the name. Everyone clapped and cheered as this went on I noticed something was up with Lynn.

Criss saw the same thing and walked over as I followed. "You all right Lynn?"I asked as she sat down. "I'm not sure"she stated. "You think you're going into labor?"Criss asked. "Maybe"she replied. "Where's JD?". "I-don't know". "Criss you better find JD now". My Aunt Linda walked over and askedwhat was going on. "I think Lynn's going into labor"I stated. Criss was about to get up when he noticed a puddle on the floor. "Forget think she is in labor her water broke". "Come on Lynn let's take you somewhere before you have an audience to watch you give birth" as we helped her up.

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Nice ...... Thats a lot of trips to the hospital.... Damn lol

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"Where Antonia this isn't The Luxor where you can take her to my office"Criss remarked. "I have an office in the back smart "I replied. Lynn took Criss's hand and squeezed it. Criss looked like his eyes were about to pop out. When she let go my aunt and I helped her up. "Criss call 911 and tell them we need an ambulance and find JD"my aunt remarked. As we brought Lynn inside my father and Criss's mom showed up. "Hello I need an ambulance to the Mirage I got a woman in labor thanks" and hung up. "Christopher what's going on?"Dennis asked. "Lynn went into labor"Criss said. "Where's JD he should get her to the hospital before the baby is delivered here"Dimitra stated. "We can't find him mom we don't know where JD is"Criss replied. "Criss something is wrong with your fingers one to hanging to the side" Dimitra said. Criss looked at his finger. "Lynn must of dislocated my fingers when she had a contraction"Criss replied.

"Let me relocated it". Criss took some deep breathes as my father relocated his fingers. Criss winced but didn't scream. "Thanks Dennis". I came out of the bakery and walked over to Criss. "How's Lynn?" Dimitra inquired. "Screaming for JD she doesn't want him to miss this". "Have you guys called him?". "No Zoey decided to flush his phone down the toilet a few days ago"Criss replied. "Call Costa maybe he knows where JD is?". Criss called Costa who was outside smoking. He heard his phone ring and saw it's Criss. "Yea Criss what can I do you for?". "Costa have you seen JD". "Yea he had to go get Dimi her car decided to not to start why Lynn taking the spot light away from Antonia by going into labor" laughing. "Lynn's in labor now call Dimi now and tell them to get here now!!!"Criss replied and hung up