OK so this is the sequel to Landsldie and I suggest you read that before you read this. This will make more sense if you do.

Also I'd like to dedicate this to Franshes and AkireAlev. You two are my most dedicated readers on Landslide and are part of the reason I created Aftermath. I hope you and everyone else loves this.

Aftermath

Part 1:

This is a new year, a new beginning. Everything will change. - Taylor Swift

Chapter 1: New Year, New Problems

Kendall Knight smiled as he rocked his baby girl, Jenny in his arms. Even two weeks later it was hard to believe that she was finally born. He had carried her inside his body for nine months and now she was here in his arms. It was kind of surreal.

Jenny was far from Kendall's first kid. He had four before her, but she was the first one he carried. Kendall's other kids had been carried by his husband, James Knight. He and James had been married for almost seventeen years now. They were very much in love as they had been when they first got married. Kendall and James had known one another since childhood with two of their friends, Logan Mitchell and Carlos Garcia. With those two Kendall and James had become a boy band together. They had formed the band Big Time Rush and by pure dumb luck and lots of determination they made it big time.

It was after they got famous that Kendall and James started dating and six months into their relationship James found out he was pregnant with their first son, Jake. Jake was eighteen going on nineteen and going to college. He was leaving tomorrow and into a dorm with his boyfriend Damien Saunders. Damien wasn't that bad of a boy, he was good to Jake and that was all Kendall cared about. As long as Jake was happy he was happy.

Shortly after Jake was born, Adam was born. Adam was almost eighteen and he already had a daughter and a serious boyfriend. A year ago, Adam had started dating Cooper Anderson. Shortly after, Adam gotten pregnant and Cooper had stuck by Adam. Even after he had gotten kicked out of his parents house. He was living with the Knights and helping Adam were taking care of their daughter, Miri, together.

Then his the twins Kyle and Leora were sophomores in high school and much to Kendall's displeasure dating already. Kyle was dating Lilly Mitchell, she was the Carlos and Logan's eldest daughter. Leora was dating Caleb Stetson who was the son of Kendall's old rival Jett and Dak Stetson. The kids were all happy and helping with Jenny whenever they could minus Adam who had his daughter to take care of.

Last but not least there was Jenny. Jenny hadn't been planned at all. James had surprised Kendall with a surprise vacation on their honeymoon. They had tried something new and nine months later Jenny arrived. Kendall had been scared at first, but he had had James there to help him every step of the way. After Jenny was born Kendall and James both got vasectomies though to stop any other unplanned surprises.

"Ken."

Kendall looked up and saw his husband standing in the doorway of the nursery that Jenny shared with Miri.

"Hey," Kendall said smiling.

"She sleeping yet?" James asked. Kendall looked down at Jenny and saw her eyes half closed.

"Almost," Kendall said. James pushed himself off the doorframe and walked into the room. He walked over to his husband and daughter.

"I've been thinking," James said slowly.

"What?" Kendall asked as he rocked Jenny trying to get her to sleep.

"We need to talk to Adam and figure out what his plans are. I mean I know he wants to go to college still, but it's gonna be hard with Miri and Cooper," James said.

"I know, I over heard him and Cooper talking about taking early graduation and then just walking with their class and at the end of the year," Kendall said.

"That's not a bad idea," James said.

"I know, I think Adam just wants more time with Miri and I don't blame him," Kendall said. He wanted to be around Jenny all the time and was sure Adam felt the same way with Miri.

"So Jake's leaving tomorrow," James said slowly.

"I know," Kendall said nodding his head. He had been dreading tomorrow. His first baby was all grown up and moving out and Kendall was scared. He didn't want him to leave just yet. Part of him didn't want Jake to grow up. He wanted Jake to be the little boy that was always asking for the newest toy or get something his friends had.

"Kendall," James said slowly.

"I know," Kendall said again. He knew James was going to tell him not to freak out and that Jake was old enough. "He's just our first and it's hard to see him all grown up," he said.

"I know," James said placing a hand on his shoulder. Kendall looked at James. He set Jenny down in her crib and then grabbed James and pulled him into his arms. "I missed this these last few months," James said.

"What?" Kendall asked.

"Hugging you like this," James said tightening his arms around Kendall.

"I know what you mean," Kendall said thinking about Jenny. They hadn't been able to really hold one another and get close due to Kendall's big belly. He still had some belly fat since Jenny was only a week old, but as soon as he got the ok he was going to start working out.

"This is nice," James said.

"One more thing," Kendall said grabbing James' hand and pulling him from the nursery to their bedroom at the end of the hall.

"What?" James asked once they were in their room.

"You're still going through with the operation right?" Kendall asked. He was referring to the vasectomy that James had planned in two days. Kendall had gotten on when he was in the hospital after giving birth to Jenny.

"Yeah, both of us, I mean we don't want another Jenny," James said nodding his head.

"Good, now we need to talk to Adam before he and Cooper get active again," Kendall said.

"So that's why you left the nursery," James said with a knowing smirk. He knew Cooper and Adam usually had the baby monitor with them when Miri was sleeping.

"Well yeah, we've got to be careful with this, Adam's very stubborn and oppositional," Kendall said.

"Just like someone else I know," James said with a smile. He leaned in and pecked the blonde on the lips. "Don't worry I got it covered I'll talk to him," he said.

"Thank you," Kendall said smiling at his husband. A loud wail sounded through the air and the two looked at one another before heading back to the nursery where Cooper was walking in. They both peeked in and saw it was Miri who was crying. Cooper picked her up and started calming her down, while Jenny remained asleep.

-Aftermath-

Adam groaned as he laid down and a wail sounded. It seemed like Miri just knew when he got comfortable. She would start crying the second he sat or laid down. Cooper who was sitting at their desk reading held a hand up to Adam.

"I got it, you rest," Cooper said setting his book down. He got up and left the room.

Adam smiled as he fell back on the bed and let his eyes slip shut. He was glad that he had someone like Cooper. Someone who stuck with him no matter what and was still here helping him even after the worst had happened. Adam had been sure that Cooper would leave him once he found out he was pregnant. Cooper had surprised him and stood up to his parents and told them that Adam wasn't getting an abortion and that he was going to stick by him. Cooper's dad had been mad and kicked him out.

The crying stopped and Adam heard Cooper talking to Miri through the baby monitor.

"What's the matter Miri?" Cooper asked. Adam smiled as he listened Cooper talk to their daughter.

Adam couldn't help but smile. Miri had been home for a month and a half now and things were pretty good. Over all Miri was three months old and healthy. She hadn't had the best of starts. She had been born three months early and had been on the downside of the survival rate. She had defied the odds and was getting bigger and stronger all the time. Adam and Cooper had gotten used to taking care of her now. They had an idea of what they were doing. They also learned things from watching Kendall and James with Jenny over the last week since Jenny had been home.

The biggest test Adam was going to have would be next week when school started. It would be the start of his and Cooper's senior year. Adam would be going to school and leaving Miri home with Kendall who still have a few more weeks of paternity leave. James would take over once Kendall started back to work.

Cooper walked back into the room awhile later. Adam looked up at him.

"She's sleeping," Cooper announced walking over to their bed.

"Maybe we should try and get some sleep god knows she'll be up at midnight and then at five," Adam said. Cooper sighed and nodded his head.

"I'm not even looking forward to next week," Cooper sighed as he laid down next to Adam.

"I know, this time last year I was excited about for junior year because once it was done I'd have only one more year, but now I'm more worried about leaving Miri for eight hours," Adam said.

"Seven if we can get our senior release eighth hour," Cooper said. Adam nodded his head.

"I know I was looking forward to taking over as captain of the football team and now I don't think I'll even join the team," Cooper said.

"Can you believe how much has changed in just a year?" Adam asked.

"No, I mean this time last year I was getting ready for Football and thinking of what colleges my dad wanted to send me to," Cooper said.

"Yep and I was carefree," Adam said honestly.

"All it takes is one thing to happen and everything changes," Cooper said. Adam nodded his head in agreement.

-Aftermath-

Logan Mitchell sighed as he made his way down the hallway to the kitchen in search of food for lunch. He was thinking about his family. First there was his husband Carlos. Carlos was the love of his life and perfect. He was currently at work and trying to earn his living with Logan fully supported. Logan and Carlos had been married for almost seventeen years now. They had been friends sine they were little and love just blossomed between them.

Then there were their kids. He had two beautiful daughters, Lilly and Layla. They were both smart and fun like their dads. Lilly was six going on seventeen and in a few weeks would officially be a junior in high school. Layla was thirteen and going to be starting eight grade. Both girls were smart and focused, but at times like their papi and a bit dipsy. Logan loved them anyways. Then the newest addition to their family was fifteen year old Miles Drake. Logan and Carlos had recently adopted the boy after his parents abandoned him and his stepfather had abused him. Logan and Carlos had met Miles through the Knights since he was Kyle's best friend. They had offered to take Miles in since Kendall and James had already taken in Cooper Anderson.

Currently Carlos was on set shooting some test scenes for his TV show. Lilly was out back with Miles, Kyle, Leora, and Jayda. Layla had gone to Millie's again. Logan was starting to wonder why she was spending so much time over there. Was she pushed herself away from her family because she was scared that Carlos would do what he had done?

A year ago Logan hadn't been the best father. He had taken more hours at work and gotten so busy that he had hardly had time for his family. The girls had started to resent him and it took Logan almost dying to realize what he was doing to his family. He had changed his work schedule and switched departments and things were better with him and the girls, or so he had thought.

Recently Carlos had started acting and gotten a regular spot on a TV show if the network liked the pilot. Carlos was putting in a lot of hours with the show and Logan hardly got to see him. The girls and Miles hardly got to see him. They had explained everything to the girls telling them that this was going to be like before. Logan wasn't sure if the girls believe them.

"Hey dad," Lilly said as she walked into the kitchen and straight to the refrigerator.

"Hey Lil," Logan said as he watched her grab four cans of soda. Lilly turned to leave the kitchen.

"Hey have you noticed anything different about Layla?" Logan asked. Lilly stopped and looked at Logan shocked for a moment before masking it with confusion.

"No, why do you ask?" Lilly asked after a moment.

"She's hardly been spending time home and I'm starting to get worried," Logan admitted.

"Dad she's at that age where being home alone with your dads is lame," Lilly assured him. "Remember when I was over at Leora's all the time? She's just going through a phase," she added.

"I suppose," Logan said nodding his head.

"Don't worry about it dad, she'll get over this phase," Lilly said with a smile. She left the kitchen and Logan started to make himself a sandwich when he heard the front door open and Carlos call out to him.

"Kitchen," Logan hollered back to his husband as he finished making his sandwich. He turned in time to see Carlos run into the kitchen and nearly tackle him to the ground. Logan managed to catch the Latino.

"We got the green light from the network!" Carlos shouted excitedly.

"What?" Logan asked taking a step back from Carlos with a smile.

"We got the green light and they ordered fifteen episodes," Carlos said excitedly. Logan grabbed Carlos and hugged him again.

"That's great Carlos," Logan said. It really was great, he just hoped this didn't tear the family apart. He was hoping that Lilly was right about Layla.

-Aftermath-

Jake was bouncing in his seat on his heels as he watched James pull his trunk out of his car and get it to the sidewalk. This was it, he was starting college. Ok, so not yet, he was only moving in and classes would start in a few days, but this was it. He was moving out, until winter break and then summer.

"Someone looks excited."

Jake turned and saw Damien standing a few feet away from him. Jake laughed and shook his head.

"Well yeah, we're college men now," Jake said.

"Have you found our dorm yet?" Damien asked.

"Not yet, we just got here," Jake said.

"Why don't you boys go find your dorm while we get your things out of the car," Kendall offered.

"We?" James asked turning to his husband, "you're not doing anything," he said.

"You're not letting me," Kendall countered.

"Ok we'll be back," Jake said pulling a piece of paper from his pocket as he led Damien into the dorm building. He looked down at the paper and led Damien down the hallway and to their dorm.

"You sure you know where you're going?" Damien asked laughing as they passed a bunch of other incoming freshman coeds doing the same thing they were doing.

"Not a clue, but this seems to be the right way since the numbers are ascending and we're a higher number," Jake said. Damien laughed and grabbed the paper from Jake. They managed to find the dorm supervisor and got a key and headed to their dorm. They walked in and looked around in time for two girls to walk into the dorm chatting excitedly carrying boxes adding to the other boxes already there.

"Uh, excuse me," Jake said cutting in and getting the girls attention. They both stopped and looked at Damien and Jake shocked.

"This is our dorm," one of the girls said. She was a bleach blonde and had light skin.

"Uh, no this is our dorm," Jake said holding out the piece of paper in his hands and showing the girl the same number that was on the door.

"Well we got here like half an hour ago and this is our dorm," the other girl said. She had dark dirty blonde hair and a darker skin tone than the other girl.

"We got a letter telling us this was our dorm," the blonde said.

"So did we," Damien said.

The four of them left the room in search of the dorm supervisor and found him. They explained the problem and were sent to housing to fix the problem. Jake had texted Kendall to let him know of the problem and that they'd get it figured out and be back as soon as they could.

The four of them talked to the housing staff and explained the problem. There was four of them and one two bedroom dorm.

"Well they were there first and they already have their things there. I think you two should keep the dorm," Jake said looking at the two girls who were shocked by what Jake had said.

"That makes sense," the housing manager, Mr. Harrington said. The girls nodded their heads and left. Mr. Harrington set about looking for another dorm for Jake and Damien. Awhile later he turned to the boys.

"It seems there are no dorms available," Mr. Harrington said.

"In that hall?" Jake asked hopefully.

"The incoming freshman this semester this year is the biggest class in awhile," Mr. Harrington said.

"So what does that mean?" Jake asked.

"I'm sorry boys there's no rooms available," Mr. Harrington said. Jake and Damien spent the next few minutes arguing with the man. Jake was regretting letting the girls keep the dorm. Mr. Harrington suggested splitting the two up in different dorms in the small hall but neither wanted that.

"I'm sorry boys are our hands are tied," Mr. Harrington said.

"What are we supposed to do? Classes start in a few days," Jake said shocked.

"Yeah, we did not pay all that money to live in a dorm to not live in a dorm," Damien said stepping up behind Jake.

"This is bull shit, all we wanted was a fucking dorm. There has to be something you can do," Jake said angrily.

"Mr. Knight I am sorry," Mr. Harrington said. He did not seemed pleased with what Jake has said. His demeanor changed and Jake knew he had messed up with his swearing.

"Sorry? Sorry doesn't change the fact that we don't have a dorm you dumb shit. Where are we gonna live now? This is just fucked up!" Jake shouted before he could stop himself. Mr. Harrington stood up straighter and glared at Jake.

"That is not my problem, but we can refund your deposits," Mr. Harrington said simply and asked them to move so he could help others with their problems.

"Fine, we'll just find somewhere off campus to live," Jake said glaring at the housing manager. He grabbed Damien's arm and pulled him away from the older man. They found their way back outside to their parents who were talking.

"Boys there you are," Kendall said once he spotted them. James, Camille, and Damien's father Hunter turned around as well.

"Something wrong?" James asked.

"Our dorm was assigned to four people and they are no other dorms available," Jake said angrily.

"What did you do?" James asked looking at his son.

"They're going to refund our housing deposit," Jake said.

"Jacob," Kendall said. Jake sighed and hung his head.

"The man was an asshole and wouldn't give us a dorm because they was a error," Jake said.

"And," Damien urged Jake.

"I might've called him a name and yelled a bit," Jake admitted.

"You are your father's son," James sighed.

"Look, it's not my fault he was being a dick and talking down to us," Jake said glaring at the ground.

"Well since I'm keeping my job at the diner and Jake is applying to work on campus maybe we could get an apartment near here," Damien suggested.

"That's our only option if we can't get into student housing," Jake said.

"Yeah, we can get the deposits back and help you boys find an apartment," Camille said.

"Until then, you can stay at home," Kendall said. Jake smiled at Kendall and nodded his head.

"I think we should talk to the dean first and make sure there's no way they can get into student housing," James said.

-Aftermath-

Lilly was sitting in her bedroom thinking about what Layla had said the other day. Layla and Lilly had been having a normal conversation and it led to boys and Layla let something slip. She hadn't really asked Layla about what she had meant. She hadn't really talked to Layla about it either. Layla seemed to be avoiding her and everyone else. Logan was starting to get suspicious too, but Lilly was sure it was for different reasons.

Lilly didn't know what to do about what Layla had said. She wasn't sure if she was reading too much in to it or not? What if she wasn't and Layla had meant what she had said. Was Layla really into girls?

"Hey Lilly."

Lilly looked up and saw Miles standing in the doorway to her room.

"Ever hear of knocking?" Lilly asked annoyed that Miles was already acting like Layla and didn't knock.

"No, now come one Kyle and Leora are here and we're meeting Caleb and Jayda at the mall," Miles said.

"Jayda finally get the ok to drive again?" Lilly asked standing up and grabbing her keys.

"Yep, no more wheel chair and she couldn't be happier," Miles said grinning. Lilly grabbed her car keys and followed miles down the stairs and they told Logan and Carlos they were heading out. They were told to be back by ten.

Lilly let them all into her car and drove them to the mall.

"Caleb said that he and Jay are at the food court and Jay doesn't seem happy," Leora said looking at her phone.

"Well her and Sora have been having problems," Kyle said.

"What kind of problems," Lilly asked curiously.

"Dating problems what else?" Miles said.

"Sorry Jayda's been out of town and doesn't' text us like she texts you guys yet. We're in the early stages of friendship with her," Leora said smacking Miles upside the head.

"Hey now," Mile said turning to face her.

"Your family and this is how family is treated," Lilly teased. Miles looked at her and laughed. It was common knowledge that the Knight and Mitchell children were like family to one another. They had been raised together.

"I don't get it you call them family yet you're dating Kyle," Miles pointed out.

"Ok that's different, I don't see him as a brother anymore," Lilly said.

"Well obviously," Kyle said.

"Ok getting back on track," Leora said.

"Jayda thinks Sora might want to break up with her and she's not gonna go crazy trying to keep her, but she doesn't want to break up," Miles said.

"We're her girl friends she should tell us this stuff," Lilly said.

"Maybe she was waiting until she knew more about what was going on with Sora," Leora suggested.

"Maybe," Lilly said.

-Aftermath-

Adam was pacing in the living room with Miri. She was being stubborn and didn't want to stop crying. She wasn't hungry and she didn't need her diaper changed. Adam had tired burping her and that wasn't the problem either. Cooper had checked to see if her diaper was too lose and that's wasn't it either. Right now Adam was trying to calm her down by walking back and forth with her and it wasn't' working.

"Oh my god this isn't working," Adam said nearly in tears. Cooper jumped up and held his hands out to Adam. He took Miri from Adam. "I mean we're only alone for like an hour and we can't handle our daughter," he said.

"Calm down," Cooper said as he rocked Miri gently and she calmed down. Adam sat down on the couch and took a few deep breaths and calmed himself down as Cooper calmed Miri down. "Babies can tell when you're stressed," Cooper said.

"I know, but she's stressing me out, I mean seriously if we can't take care of her for an hour on our own how do we plan on doing it when we move out?" Adam asked.

"She's be older then and bigger and easier to take care of hopefully," Cooper said.

"I don't know," Adam sighed.

"Adam where is all this coming from, you're normally so confident," Cooper asked looking down at Adam who was sitting on the couch.

"I don't know, I mean what if we made a mistake," Adam said shaking his head.

"It's a little late to be thinking that now isn't it?" Cooper asked looking at Miri who had finally fallen asleep. Cooper carefully placed her in the bassinet that was attached to the playpen. He walked over to Adam and sat down next to him.

"Coop, I'm scared," Adam said.

"I know me too," Cooper said placing on Adam's shoulder. "But we've been doing a good job for the last month," he said.

"I know, but with school starting in a few weeks we're going to have a lot on our plates," Adam said.

"Yeah, but we'll make time for Miri and I won't do sports this year," Cooper said.

"really?" Adam asked shocked.

"Yeah, I was only in them to impress my dad since he was hard to impress," Cooper said shrugging.

"Wow," Adam said.

"I know I'm just full of surprises, but don't worry Adam we'll make this work," Cooper assured the brunette.

"I hope so," Adam sighed.

They sat there for a moment before the front door opened and voices were heard.

"It's not my fault the guy was an asshole."

"Jake language."

Adam and Cooper shared a look of confusion. They both jumped up and moved to the hallway where Kendall, James, and Jake were talking. Kendall was holding Jenny's car seat as they talked.

"I thought you were moving into a dorm with Damien?" Adam said looking at his older brother.

"Your brother has your dads temper," James said.

"What did you do?" Adam asked grinning.

"I yelled at the stupid housing manager. He was talking down to me like I was an idiot," Jake said. Adam laughed, but stopped when he received a glare from James.

"What, it's funny," Adam said.

"It is not, where's Miri," James said.

"She's in the living room taking a nap," Adam said turning around and heading back to the living room. The others all followed him back to the living room.

"So you don't get student housing then?" Cooper asked.

"Nope, I offended him, but I think the dean was secretly proud that I did," Jake said. Adam laughed again.

"So you're going to be living here and going to school then?" Adam asked.

"Until Day and I can find an apartment, and yes dad we're going to start looking tomorrow whether you like it or not. I am almost nineteen and you gotta let go," Jake said turning to Kendall who was now holding Jenny.

"I know," Kendall said.

"Good, I just wanted to make it clear that this was only temporary," Jake said.

-Aftermath-

Carlos was bouncing as he got ready for bed. He was still excited about his show, Save Rock and Roll getting the green light. The show now had a name and he was excited to be part of it.

"Someone's eager, tell me your not expecting anything tonight," Logan teased as he walked over to the Latino.

"Not tonight the kids are still up," Carlos said laughing.

"So what's with the eager beaver act?" Logan asked sitting down on their bed.

"I'm am on a TV show as a regular cast member not guest staring as Carlos Mitchell that guy from a boy band," Carlos said excitedly as he finished getting ready for bed. He jumped onto the bed and scooted into Logan's lap. "If everything works out this could be my big break," Carlos said.

"I know Carlos," Logan said smiling at his husbands eagerness.

"It's got a primetime slot too," Carlos said happily. Logan laughed and nodded his head. He had heard this several times to day as Carlos had stated it several times. "I'm sorry Logie I'm just excited," he said.

"I know and it's ok you're entitled to be," Logan said leaning up and kissing him on the lips. Carlos grinned into kiss. Before things got too heated Carlos climbed off Logan and crawled over to his side of the bed.

"Come on lay down," Carlos said.

"You're a tease," Logan groaned.

"I know, now let's cuddle," Carlos said holding his arms open for Carlos. Logan smiled and laid down and pulled the Latino to him. He pressed a kiss to the top of his head.

"I'm proud of you Los," Logan murmured.

"I'm proud of you too Dr," Carlos said playfully.

"Don't," Logan warned Carlos.

"Why not?" Carlos asked a playful glint in his eyes.

"Kids awake or not I won't hesitate to pound into you," Logan whispered huskily.

"We'll have to be quiet," Carlos said grinning up at his husband. Logan growled and smashed his lips onto Carlos' lips. He wanted the Latino and nothing was going to stop him right now. "Wait," Carlos said pushing Logan off him. Logan groaned. Carlos jumped up and locked the door knowing no one knocked in this house.

"Smart," Logan said, "now get your sexy ass over her," he said.

"Si papi," Carlos purred. He ran over to the bed and launched himself at Logan.

So there you go the first chapter to Aftermath. I've got lots of idea for this and this is only the beginning. There is more to come and everyone will have thier moment to shine. So I've set up lots of mini plot points here and they will be carried out at different times. I hope you all liked this.

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