TJ's Journey to Parenthood - 1. Chapter 1

Characters:

Tristan James “TJ” Michaels Jr – Main Character - Narrator

Jackson Tracy Michaels (formerly Craft-Woolery) also formerly known as JC – TJ’s husband

Tristan James “Jamie” Michaels III – Child of TJ and Jackson

Matthew Jaxson “MJ & Mattie” Michaels Child of TJ and Jackson

Jayson Tracy “JT & Jay” Michaels Child of TJ and Jackson

Karson James “KJ & Kar” Michaels Child of TJ and Jackson

Joseph Ronald “JR” Michaels Child of TJ and Jackson

Hunter Anthony Michaels Child of TJ and Jackson

Katie Caroline Emily Michaels Child of TJ and Jackson

Jaxson “Jack” Woolery – Father of Jackson and Trace – Grandpa Jack

Tracy Craft – Father of Jackson and Trace – Grandpa Tracy

Katie “Kat” Collins – Mother of Lucas, Kellan and Jordan – Grandma Kat

Caroline Carmine – Sister of Tristan Sr – Grandma CC

Ron Michaels – Father of Tristan Sr – Grandpa Ron

Tony Michaels- Father of Tristan Sr – Grandpa Tony

Stan Craft – Father of Tracy – Grandpa Stan

Jerry Woolery – Father of Jack – Grandpa Jer

Grayson Joseph Michaels Sr. – TJ’s baby brother

Trace Jack Woolery- Michaels – Jackson’s twin brother and husband of Grayson

Stanley Jaxson Michaels Child of Grayson and Trace

Jerry Tracy Michaels Child of Grayson and Trace

Ronald James Michaels Child of Grayson and Trace

Grayson Joseph Michaels Jr - Child of Grayson and Trace

Beau Tristan Michaels – TJ’s brother – Husband of Lucas

Lucas Jordan (formerly Collins) Michaels Sr. – Son of Kat- Beau’s husband and best friend of TJ

Anthony Brayden Michaels – Child of Beau and Lucas

Lucas Jordan Michaels Jr – Child of Beau and Lucas

Tristan James Michaels Sr – Deceased – Father of TJ, Beau and Grayson

Emily (Frazier) Michaels – Deceased – Mother of TJ, Beau and Grayson

Kellan Collins – Brother of Lucas, twin of Jordan

Jordan Collins – Twin brother to Kellan

Brayden Collins- Deceased - Father of Lucas, Kellan and Jordan

Patrick Cameron “Cam” Worthington VI – friend of Grayson and Trace, son of medical school rival of CC

Kaiden Mark Grady – Former cop, guard of TJ and Jackson

Robert “Bob” Barton – Brother of Tristan Sr’s Mother

Randy Thompson – Former Police, Partner of Bob

Dr. Kevin Campbell – Son of Bob and mystery man, father of Tristan, Jacob and Joshua

Jeff Campbell – Husband of Kevin father of Tristan, Jacob and Joshua

Tristan Campbell – Son of Kevin and Jeff

Joshua “Josh” Campbell – Son of Kevin and Jeff

Jacob “Jake” Campbell – Twin of Josh – Son of Kevin and Jeff

Other folks will be added as we will have the family reunion in this part of the journey.

I woke and looked over and saw Jackson sleeping soundly; he is so beautiful and I am beyond blessed to have him in my life. Today is the day of the family celebration for the birth of all the babies. There was a light knock at the door and I threw some shorts on and went and opened the door

“Sorry to bother you TJ but the Jamie is being restless and waking everyone up” the nurse said while holding Jamie

“I’ll take him; sorry he’s being a pain.” I replied and as soon as he was in my arms he quieted down

“Apparently he needed his father” the nurse said and smiled

“Are any of the other kids up yet?” I asked

“No we were able to get them back to sleep as it’s only 7.” The nurse replied

“You know, you’ve been here and helping I don’t even know your name” I said

“My name is Mack.” He replied

“Well Mack, it’s nice to meet you.” I said and smiled

“Thank you sir, I must be getting back to the nursery.” Mack said and left. I closed the door and went and sat in the chair holding Jamie

“Hey little man what’s wrong?” I said and it seemed like he was answering me as he was trying to make noises. Despite being only a few days old he seemed to be trying to outdo his sister.

“Babe?” Jackson said from the bed

“Over here by the windows with Jamie” I said

“Good morning.” Jackson said and I leaned in for a kiss and I watched Jamie’s eyes get larger

“Babe, he either wants a kiss or he’s surprised your naked” I said snickering

“Good morning Jamie” Jackson said as he kissed on the forehead

“Go shower and then I will while you entertain our son.” I said

“Such a slave driver” Jackson said and walked away and I watched him leave

“So Jamie, we are going to have a lot of visitors today so I hope you’re ready.” I said

I sat there holding Jamie and we both fell asleep waiting on Jackson.

“Babe, it’s your turn” Jackson said quietly in my ear. I turned to see him standing there shirtless but in jeans.

“I figured I’d keep him on my chest so he has the skin to skin contact and maybe he’ll sleep” Jackson said

“Good idea.” I said handing him Jamie as I made a dash for the bathroom.

I took a nice leisurely shower and got dressed and when I came out Tristan was sitting on the chair without his shirt holding Jamie and Jackson was watching.

“He wanted to hold his nephew.” Jackson said

“Nephew?” I said

“You my brudder remember?” Tristan said proudly

“Yes I remember.” I said smiling

“So T3, you gots lot to learn” Tristan said

Jamie must have sensed me as he started to stir and quieted down once I was holding him.

“My mom used to say I was the same way unless my dad held me.” I said and a few tears escaped

“Awe babe.” Jackson said wiping the tears

“Brudder, it be ok. You can tell them all about your mommy and daddy.” Tristan said

“Yeah it’s going to be bittersweet” I said

“Look at this way, the kids all have a sweet and loving support system.” Jackson said

“Yeah they do” I said

“Ok Tristan let’s put our shirts on and we can go downstairs” Jackson said

Leading the small group we went downstairs and into the kitchen

“Good morning” I said

“Good morning TJ.” CC said

“What would you like for breakfast?” Kaiden asked

“Pancakes” Tristan said and everyone laughed

“Do you ever eat anything else?” Kaiden said

“No, daddy said I is made of pancakes.” Tristan said and everyone laughed

“You are; you’re super sweet” I said and picked him up and he started giggling

“There you are” Kevin said walking in

“Hi daddy” Tristan said

“Already causing trouble?” Kevin asked

“No daddy, I gots to hold T3” Tristan said proudly

“I hope you didn’t wake anyone up.” Kevin said

“No daddy J-wack-sin was up already and T2 was in shower.” Tristan said

“It was fine Kevin, the nurse had brought Jamie in as he was being restless” Jackson said

“Ok, Tristan has just so excited with all the babies.” Kevin said

“Brudder” Jake shouted coming into the room with Jeff and Josh

“Morning brudder” Tristan said turning to greet his siblings

“Pancake” Josh said

“Oh jeez, do all your boys love pancakes?” Kaiden asked

“Yes, the twins love everything Tristan loves; makes feeding them easy” Jeff said

“Nothing wrong with pancakes.” I said winking at Tristan making him giggle

“Besides pancakes what else would you like” Kaiden said

“How bout some sausage and bacon.” Tristan said

“Anything else?” Kaiden asked

“Eggs and toast too” Tristan said

“Son this is not a buffet” Kevin said

“But Kaiden woves me” Tristan said with a mock pout

“Jeez, Tristan you have no shame” Kevin said

“but daddy” Tristan said

“Kaiden make him only what you want.” Kevin said

“TJ, Bob and Randy should be back from the store soon with all the supplies.” CC said

“So they got elected to go to the store?” I asked

“Yeah they went with your grandpas’” CC said

“Ah, I was wondering where they were as they are usually up early.” I said and heard the bell chime that someone was at the door.

“I’ve got it” Jackson said walking out

“I wonder who that could be” CC said

“T2, Ja-wack-sin not happy.” Tristan said

“What do you mean?” I asked and Jackson came in with a woman trailing behind him that’s I’ve never seen

“Mom?” Jack said

“Hello Jaxson” Helen said

“What are you doing here?” Jack asked

“Is that anyway to greet your mother?” Helen said

“Well considering we don’t talk all much and how did you find this place?” Jack asked

“Your father wrote the address down and I happened to see it.” Helen replied

“You didn’t think to tell anyone you were coming?” Jack said

“Why would I; takes the fun out of it” Helen said smirking

“Grandma, this is TJ my husband.” Jackson said

“Well Jackson, you’re still gay then.” Helen said condescending

“Mom you better watch it.” Jack said

“Don’t you take that tone with me Jaxson Woolery” Helen said staring at Jack

At that moment Kaiden walked past Helen with a two larges plates of food and set them down in front of Tristan and Jake and Josh.

“Kaiden you didn’t have to make all of this” Kevin said

“It’s not a problem” Kaiden said and winked at Tristan who giggled

“Hello Mrs. Woolery” Jeff said

“Well hello there Jeff. Still mooching off people I see” Helen said

“Excuse me?” Kevin said standing up

“And who are you?” Helen asked

“I am Jeff’s husband” Kevin replied

“Oh you poor demented soul; All these gay people in front of these sweet innocent children” Helen said

“Grandma, you better watch it” Jackson said

“Grandma; What are you doing here?” Trace said coming into the kitchen

“I came to visit as I never hear from you.” Helen said

“Well Grandma, after you wrote Jackson off I decided you weren’t that important.” Trace said

“Your brother is gay and I won’t have more than one gay person in my family. What would the ladies at church say?” Helen said

“Well Grandma, I’m gay too.” Trace said

“What did you do to your brother?” Helen said pointing at Jackson

“Excuse me? I had nothing to do with it.” Jackson said

“I did” Grayson said raising his hand

“Helen?” Jerry said coming out to the terrace

“Ah hello Jerry.” Helen said

“Why are you here?” Jerry said

“I came to see my grandchildren and found out the last straight one has been converted.” Helen said

“It’s not some kind of religion Helen. I think you’ve out worn your welcome.” Jerry said

“I can’t believe you support this perverted life style.” Helen said

“Perverted life style? Really Mom?” Jack said

“Helen I think it’s time you leave” Tracy said coming out of the house

“I will not leave.” Helen said

“Grandma you are not welcome” Jackson said

“I can’t believe you show up here and make demands.” Jack said

“I can’t believe you shut me out” Helen retorted

“Shut you out? Who threw a fit when Jackson told you he was gay?” Jack said loudly

“Ma’am I think it’s time you leave.” Kaiden said

“And who do you think you are?” Helen said

“None of your business” Kaiden said gruffly

“Grandma just leave” Trace said

“I am going to have you all investigated.” Helen scream

“The hell you are!” Bob said coming out of the house

“Bob?” Helen said

“Hello Helen. It’s been a long time” Bob said

“What are you doing here?” Helen said

“I am here with my son, grandson and great-nephews” Bob said

“I should have known you’d be behind this” Helen said

“I have no clue what you mean?” Bob said

“I’m just going to go but this isn’t the last of me” Helen said and stormed out

“I am so sorry you all had to see that” Jack said

“It’s not your fault your mother is mental” Tracy said

“Nice to know all these years later your mom still dislikes me” Jeff said

“I am sorry she found you guys” Jerry said remorseful

“It’s ok grandpa” Jackson said

“More importantly, Bob how do you know my mother.” Jack said

“It’s a long story” Bob said