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.

Comments

[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 ...."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"Let's make sure your dad knows sooner this time," Clark agrees with a chuckle.

[slayers_desire]

"I think once we confirm this with the doctor, Spike and Martha should be the first ones to know."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"I have no problem with that," Clark says with a nod, and gives her another kiss.

[slayers_desire]

"I have to admit, I am a little nervous... a lot excited, but still nervous."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"You've done this before... I know you can do it again. You're a great mother, and you will be again."

"Mama!" Jonathan agrees.

[slayers_desire]

"Awww sweetheart...." April places a kiss on her son's forehead. "You will get to be a big brother."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"Big brudder?"

"Your mama's going to have another baby," Clark says to the little boy.

[slayers_desire]

"And you get to help momma and daddy take care of the baby."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"Baby!" Jonathan repeats with a giggle.

"Well, he doesn't seem to hate the idea," Clark says.

[slayers_desire]

"That is a good thing." April wants a big family, one that is happy and supports each other.

[kalel_ofkrypton]

Clark smiles, but their happy family moment is interrupted by a signal from April's PINpoint. The alert she set to let them know if Solaris ever escaped from his dimensional prison.

[slayers_desire]

April brings out her PINpoint, frowning. "Solaris has escaped from the dimension we sent him to."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

From happy news to bad news. Clark is immediately concerned. "I hoped we'd have more time." Especially since it's their son's birthday.

[slayers_desire]

"I won't be able to go with you this time." April won't take that risk, especially if she is pregnant again.

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"You can still help from Watchtower," Clark says, not wanting her to feel as though she can't help. "We need to get everyone together."

[slayers_desire]

"Of course I will be at Watchtower." April picks up Jonathan. If they are calling everyone together, there is no time for a babysitter.