a very special second birthday ((tag Clark))

[slayers_desire]

It is Jonathan's second birthday. Unlike last year, where a group of friends were invited to the apartment, April has favored for a family event.

The decorations are simple, and tasteful around the apartment. Jonathan is sitting among a few opened presents, playing with the wrapping paper. (Ignoring the toys that were in the boxes for the time being).

April is watching Jonathan with a smile, tilting her head slightly for a moment. This is such a nice moment, with the three of them together.

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[slayers_desire]

Jonathan toddles over to get a small wrapped box, bringing it over to his father. April smiles, "Of course he did, he loves helping with my art, when he can."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"Thanks, buddy," Clark tells their son, who smiles proudly. He begins to unwrap it.

Ree watches, ears perked, wondering if she's about to get a new toy of wrapping paper to play with.

[slayers_desire]

Inside the wrapped box is a bronze oak tree. April smiles softly, since this is their shared image for strength and family.

At the base of the tree, in the ground, is a small sapling, symbolizing Jonathan. And a small acorn, freshly fallen.

"We are growing our family." April whispers softly.

[kalel_ofkrypton]

Clark looks at it for a moment before the significance sinks in, and he looks at her in wonder. "You're pregnant again?"

[slayers_desire]

"I believe so... I haven't been to a doctor yet. But my voices are whispering to me, the same way they did when I was pregnant with Jonathan. And I been feeling sick... and tired... the same way."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

Clark laughs and hugs her, and gives her a big kiss. "I love you."

[slayers_desire]

April chuckles, those nerves finally disappearing, as she returns the kiss. "I love you too."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

Jonathan doesn't quite understand what's going on, but there are hugs and he wants a part of it. "Hugs!" he demands, hugging their legs.

Clark laughs and scoops up the little boy for a hug.

[slayers_desire]

April wraps her arms around her son, laughing softly at his demand. "And of course, we love you, little one."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

Clark kisses Jonathan on the forehead. "We sure do, buddy."

He smiles up at April. "How far along do you think you are?"

[slayers_desire]

"I am not showing yet... and I just started to feel sick in the morning, so I would imagine roughly the month mark."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"Well I can't say I'm happy about you feeling sick again, but it's for a great cause." He can hardly believe that he's going to be a dad again. Their son is a precious person in their life, one he wouldn't give up for anything. And now they have the opportunity to have another special little person in their lives.

[slayers_desire]

"You just remember that when all the pregnancy symptoms start kicking in." April can hardly believe that she's going to be a mom again. But it feels right.

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"I didn't mind last time," Clark chuckles, and ruffles Jonathan's hair. "And this time I've got a little helper to help take care of Mommy, don't we buddy?"

"Yeah!" Jonathan says, although he doesn't know why. He just likes agreeing with Daddy.

[slayers_desire]

"I have wondered how to help him understand what is going to happen." April gently ruffles his hair.

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"We might have to ask some other parents to get some ideas."

[slayers_desire]

"Perhaps Victor would be a good resource?"

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"Good idea. Or we could open it up to the Nexus. I'm sure there are lots of second-time parents around."

[slayers_desire]

"Second-time parents..." April chuckled lightly. Resting her head on his shoulder. "I can't believe it.'

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"Remember when we used to be worried whether we could have kids at all?" he asks, leaning his head against hers. "Now look at us."

[slayers_desire]

"We are preparing for another addition to our family."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

Ree barks and runs around the couch excitedly, though she has less idea of what's going on than Jonathan does.

Clark chuckles. "A less furry addition this time."

[slayers_desire]

"I can't wait to tell our friends and family."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"Don't want to keep it a secret this time, huh?"

[slayers_desire]

"I think I am too excited ...."