Bonus Chapter Two

***The Adoption.***

"Are you ready, sweetie?" Terrance asked the little blue-eyed girl buckled up in the back seat.

"They are my family now too?" Emily asked, squeezing her teddy bear tighter.

"Of course. They are really excited about meeting you." Jake gave her a gentle smile. "Come on, lets go inside."

Emily climbed down from their car and reached a hand up towards Terrance. "Will Ben be there?"

Jake and Terrance gave a soft chuckle. Jake crouched down to Emilys' level. "It's Vin, sweetie." Jake 'booped' her little nose with his pointer finger.

The three of them made their way up their front steps. Their crazy family waiting on the other side, waiting to welcome Emily to the family.

When they entered their little home, they were greeted with bright smiles. Everyone kept quiet, not wanting to scare Emily, who was already hiding behind Jakes leg while holding onto Terrances' hand like her life depended on it.

Trixie was the first one to approach with small steps. "Hi Emily, my name is Trixie." She gave Emily the sweetest smile she could offer.

"You're my new sissy.." Emily whispered while slowly peeking around from Jakes leg.

"If you'll have me.. I would love to be your sissy.." Trixie smiled and opened up her arms for a hug.

Emily took a step forward but quickly retreated back, being a little shy and nervous. She gave a small smile while hiding half her face behind Jakes leg.

Emily took a glance behind Trixie and immediately retreated completely behind Jakes' leg. Trixie turned around only to see a very intimidating looking Kane staring down at them.

"You're scaring her. Sit down or something!" Trixie whispered, yelled at him.

Kanes eyes widened in realization. He mumbled a 'sorry' and immediately took a seat.

Vincent, who was recently hiding behind his own fathers leg, squealed when his dad moved. He ran to him and climbed up in his lap, trying to hide himself.

Emily immediately perked up and took slow steps towards Trixie but kept her gaze on Vincent. "Is that Vin?" Emily asked once she was in Trixies' arms.

"Yes, would you like to meet him?" Trixie smiled at her. Emily just nodded her head and gave a small blush.

"Vincent, come here. Come meet Emily." Trixie stuck out her hand for him but Vincent just shook his head and buried his face into Kanes' chest.

"She doesn't bite, baby." Theodore cooed while sitting next to Kane. Who was rubbing comforting circles on his back.

Terrance crouched down next to Trixie and Emily. "Vinny, come here baby. Grandpa wants you to meet someone special." Vincent stared at his grandpa for a few seconds before slowly climbing down and shyly walking over to his grandfather. "Vinny, this is Emily. She's part of the family now."

Vincent only nodded his head but just kept staring at her and his eyes would dart to his mother. Trixie saw the jealousy and worry flash through his eyes. For a toddler, he was smart as hell.

*Dad, take Emily.* Trixie mindlinked her father. "Come here, baby." Trixie gave Vincent a big smile and out stretched her free arm. Vincent didn't make any moves to go to his mom but instead his little forehead frowned while he looked at the floor.

*Someones jealous.* Theodore teased Kane through their link.

Kane didn't like that one bit. He got up and sat down next to Trixie and reached for Vincent and pulled him towards them while Terrance gestured for Emily to come to him.

*Vinny is used to KJ and Todd, he grew up with them but not Emily. So he feels threatened.. we just have to show him he's not going to lose our love.* Kane linked everyone in the room.

"Mama loves you so much, you know that?" Trixie whispered in Vincents ear while placing little kisses on his cheeks and nose.

Kane placed his own kiss on Vincents head and smiled down at him. "You're our baby. We love you so much."

"Would you like to play with Emily?" Trixie cooed gently. Vincent slowly turned his head and looked at Emily and a small smile graced his face.

Emily gave a bright smile and stuck her hand out towards him. "Friends?"

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***The Engagement.***

"Theodore! You need to calm down!" William growled out in frustration. "Everything is perfect! It'll take his breath away.. just please breathe.."

"I'm sorry.. I'm sorry.." Theodore sighed. "I just want everything to be perfect.."

"I know, Theo.. and it will be! Kane and I made sure that everything was set up according to how you want it." William reassured him. "He'll be here within the hour.. I'm going to finish hanging these lights and then I'm heading out, okay? You go take a shower and get ready. You are all sweaty and shit."

"Oh yeah, fuck me right. Not like I didn't help." Jake snarled, making William roll his eyes.

"Enough. I'm not going to have your guys fucking problems ruin my mood today." Theodore growled.

Jake just sent one last glare towards William before heading out. Theodore went for his shower with high hopes that everything would go according to plan.

Tatum had training all morning and so Theodore had everything set up before it was even lunch time. He left Tatum a note asking him to meet him in the gardens behind the castle. Theodore knew how much Tatum loved just spending time out there, relaxing. So he thought why not make it even more special for him.

Theodore thought he had enough time before Tatum even made it back from training but was surprised to see him standing there, taking in all of the decorations.

There were white little paper lanterns, for decorations, strung up in a criss cross pattern, the small patio below the lanterns had white sheer curtains draped around it and in the middle of the patio was a table set for two.

"Do you like it?" Theodores asked softly, making Tatum jerk his body around to face him.

"You did this?" Tatum whispered while looking back at the patio.

"Well I had some help but I planned it all.." Theodore took a few steps forward, wrapping his arms around Tatums waist. "I wanted to surprise you and have lunch together.."

Tatum just smiled while turning around in Theodores arms. "You didn't need to do all of this just to have lunch with me, crazy man. We have lunch together everyday." Tatum chuckled.

Theodore frowned. "You don't like it.. I knew it.." Theodore whispered while loosening his grip on Tatum.

"What! No! I love it, you ridiculous man!" Tatum nearly shouted. "I love that you wanted to surprise me. I just meant that every lunch with you is special." Tatum gave Theodore a reasuring hug and led them over to the table. "So what's for lunch?" Tatum asked while looking over the covered plates.

"Not to sound so basic but I made your favorite.. ribeye, buttered potatoes and those gross little baby cabbages.." Theodore frowned but when he glanced up at Tatum, a smile broke out on his face. "What's so funny?"

"They're called brussel sprouts, babe." Tatum tried to hold back his laughter but a small chuckle managed to escape. "Baby cabbages.." Tatum shook his head with smile

"Whatever, they're still gross." Theodore chuckled.

The two of them took their seats and enjoyed their peaceful lunch, conversing back and forth as usual but Tatum could tell something was off with Theodore and decided to ask.

"Is everything okay? You seem nervous.." Tatum placed a comforting hand over Theodores.

Theodore just smiled down at their joined hands. "Actually something is wrong.."

"What is it?" Tatum asked, worried.

"Us.." Theodore stood up and walked over to him.

Tatum took in a sharp inhale, panic filling his body quickly. "W-what about us?" Tatum tried to sound calm but was far from it.

Theodore stared down at him for a few more seconds before crouching down on one knee and gently pulling the white velvet box from his pocket. "Will you marry me, baby?"

"You jerk!" Tatum laughed out while exhaling heavily. "You scared me half to death! I thought you were going to leave me!" Tatum buried his face in his hands.

"I'm sorry. And Tatum, I could *never* leave you." Theodore responded while uncovering Tatums face. "So? Will you?" Theodore raised an eyebrow at his unanswered question.

Tatum just nodded his head eagerly. "Of course I will!" Tatum launched himself at Theodore, wrapping his arms around him tightly and slamming his lips to his.

Theodore pulled away slightly. "I love you."

"And I love you."