21

11 months later…

I pulled the curtains apart letting the rising sun in. My body was so warm and the day was going to be busy, this I already knew. I could feel his strong arms wrap around my body and I smiled leaning in to his embrace.

"Soon this house is going to be noisy." he whispered and I nodded humming gently.

"Hmm yes it will be. I'm glad you were able to take off work." I replied. Chato was able to get a job working with the city's youth and he became a counselor and motivational speaker for children effected by gang violence. He had a lot to say and people were ready to listen.

"Of course. Wouldn't miss this for the world." he said. I pressed my face into his gently before hearing a small cry fill the room, followed by a second cry, followed by a third cry. Chato and I both chuckled and he took my hand and led me down the hall of our three-bedroom home. It wouldn't be long before the entire city was awake for the day. We moved to the closed door across from our own. In blue letters at the top it spelled Mateo. In pink letters below it spelled Aviva and below that was the last spelling of blue letters Alejandro. Chato smiled at me and opened the door and we entered the room with three cribs inside. We moved over to them and looked over at our three beautiful triplets. Mateo was bald just like his daddy, wearing a white onesie and white socks. Alejandro was in his diaper, for he got hot very quickly and his red blanket provided perfect comfort and warmth for him. He had soft black curly hair and was wiggling about a sign he wanted attention. Little Aviva joined in the crying, her pink onesie moving about on her body, two white ribbons were placed in her two pig tails. All of them were like their father.

Chato and I smiled and he lifted his sons and I lifted our daughter. We both rocked them a bit and looked at each other.

"Time to get ready for the day." I said tapping Aviva's nose and she gripped my finger and I smiled and Chato looked at the boys.

"You boys gonna behave for company today?" he asked as the two babies continued crying. We moved them over to the changing table and removed their diapers. Once their bottoms were cleaned, they calmed down and we carried them to their plastic baby bucket. I sat on the floor before the couch which we had left a blanket on the ground. Aviva was in my hand and Chato placed mateo in my arms and gently placed Mateo on the blanket and my feet curled around him a bit. We sat there and I just looked into their little faces and they just babbled and looked about. Chato filled up their plastic tub and gently placed his hand over it, a small flame warming the tub just right. Once we bathed them and fed them, we were getting them clothed. A knock on the door made us both look up and at each other.

"Ready to party?" ChatO asked. I chuckled.

"Let's go." I replied and we lifted the babies. I had the boys and the immediately clutched my hair and I grinned as we moved to the door. Chato having a free hand, opened the door and immediately we were greeted by friends.

"There they are!" Harley said excitedly. Now that Waller was dead, everyone was free to do as they pleased. But of course, we still kept in touch. So when I told them about the triplets birth, Harley had to tell everyone. Their loved ones were safe, that I knew of. Harley was in a white dress with gold heals, her hair down and flowing one side red the other side blue. She came in and immediately hugged us, taking Mateo from me.

"Matty baby!" she said with excitement. Mateo just looked at her almost right through her maybe and I looked to see her boyfriend, the infamous Joker walking in in his usual white wife beater and pants, but he had a nice-looking coat over it.

"Wow. You clean up nice." I said and raised my hand to him and he took it and kissed the top of my palm.

"What can I say, we got a new bad batch that's been born, I guess I could dress up this once. I mean I don't buy gifts for just anyone." he said in his usual drawl and I smiled and welcomed him in. behind him was Digger and he too was dressed up and we both hugged gently.

"Hey love." he said and looked at Alejandro and moved over to him. "Hey mate! Look what Uncle Digger got for ya." He moved his hand into his nice blue jacket and pulled out a small plush boomerang. At first Alejandro didn't look impressed before Digger squeezed the toy causing a small squeak. Alejandro's face lit up and he grabbed the toy immediately.

"Ah that's my boy." Digger said immediately taking him off my hands now.

"Come on man why you hogging the babies." I heard Floyd say with annoyance and Digger moved further in so Floyd could come in. He was back to his ways making money from his assignments. In his hands were stuffed animals and a few boxes.

"Floyd." I said happily and kissed his cheek since I couldn't hug him.

"Hey how you doin'? Where I can I put these?" he asked. I pointed to a corner of the room and he moved over there. Harley was on the couch with Mateo, sitting beside Chato and Digger. I looked up at Floyd.

"How's your daughter?" I asked. He nodded.

"She's good. You're lucky she was out of town with her momma." he said. I nodded.

"That I am." I replied and he passed me with a smile. Next was Flag? And beside him was a young brunette woman who had a little blonde haired boy clutched to his mom's hand and under his arm was a small army action figure. I smiled.

"Flag. I didn't think you'd show up." I said and he shrugged.

"What can I say. These guys are a part of me and now so are you. Brooklyn this is my wife June and my boy Nathanial. June this is Brooklyn." he introduced and I smiled at the woman and shook her head.

"The alien weapon. It's very nice to meet you." she said and I nodded at them both.

"Welcome." I replied and they came in. Last was Waylon who was hesitant and cloaked in his usual hoody. I smiled and stepped out onto the porch.

"Would you like to come in?" I asked and he leaned over looking inside before looking at me with a grunt.

"What if they don't like me?" he asked and I grinned.

"Waylon, you're beautiful. They'll love you." I assured him and he looked me over with a growl before slowly stepping into the house. As I watched gifts being given and food and drinks being devoured, I could hear the music of Rostam Batmanglij playing in my head. My babies were showered with gifts from everyone even the crazy Joker who was spit up on by Mateo.

"Ooooh I like this one." he said and we laughed and I was just happy. Happy their navels did not have veins around them or they did not have to go through hell of any kind to keep their adrenaline going for three four weapons in one place. I didn't even want to think about it. But seeing them so loved, filled my body with joy and happiness. They got toys and clothes and we even got bottles and baby formula. I smiled as June raised Aviva to the air and Flag looked up at her making faces. Waylon even held Mateo up who just stared at him for a moment before falling asleep in his scaly hands. Chato had Alejandro in his arms playing with him as Floyd and Digger surrounded him. This was a sight I never thought I would live to see. Harley and Joker gave us a knife set and it was beautiful. They too were back to their old ways. Everyone was and I didn't want it any other way. When the moon was up, I stared down at my exhausted babies. They were fast asleep. I moved back into our room, and crawled into bed. Chato was waiting with open arms and we embraced each other.

"They're beautiful." he whispered. "And you made them, carried them… released them from your body and brought them into the world."

His words filled me with happiness and I nodded looking up at him.

"We brought them into this world." I whispered and he smiled and leaned in kissing me passionately.

"No matter what happens, the future doesn't scare me." he whispered and I smiled at him and nodded.

"I can't wait for it." I whispered and curled into him a bit. He hummed softly and raised his palm to me and I gently raised my hand to meet his. We gasped softly the connection devouring us and it has been stronger ever since the kids were born.

"I love you." he whispered and pressed my forehead into his.

"And I love you." I responded before sharing a very gentle kiss. Once we finally managed to get to sleep, a soft crying could be heard.

"I got it." Chato replied before getting up and moving into their room. "Aww what's the matter sweetheart?"

I merely smiled thinking everything is finally perfect.

Author's Notes

Thanks for sticking with me through this fic. I will continue the other fics soon. As for that Rostam Batmanglij song, it was from the Netflix series OA. Thanks for reading.