Justin woke up to the sound of cooing from next to him. He realized he was in Irish's bed with her and his sweet Shani in the middle. He looked between Irish and Shani, noticing they had the same shape of eyes and lips. While Shani had his nose and long legs.

"Poor kid",He chuckled to himself. "She has my nose." He sat up to pick her up. "So, my sweet Chantal, want to go to the studio with Daddy?" Shani blinked as she watched his mouth move.

"Of course, we have to ask Mommy first and make sure Grandma takes care of her." Justin got up and went to the living room to call his Mom. Shani's tiny fist moved against Justin's chest as he protectively held his daughter.

The phone was answered on the third ring. "Hello?" His Mother cheerfuly greeted into the phone.
"Hey, Mom. I was wondering if you and Irish want a relaxing day on me? That way you two can get to know each other much better. And Shani and I can squeeze as much time in as I can get."

Lynn sighed as she spoke. "I would love to. She and I need to get to know each other more. But my question for you is, do you think you're on borrowed time with Irish and Shani?"

Justin exhaled a deep breath as he looked at her daughter sleeping in the crook of his arm. "Shani and I are going to be fine. The best we can anyway. But I'm seeing it's Irish whom I'm on borrowed time with. "

"Well, why don't you spend time with Irish today and I will take my precious grandbaby." Justin smiled as he paced back and forth, gently boucing Shani. "Well, I will. But I want you to get the inside info first. She may tell you what's deep inside . She's feeling something and this time she won't share. Not with me anyway."

Lynn smiled as she nodded. "I will be over there in an hour. Kiss Shani for me." Justin grinned as he got excited about today. "Will do. Love you, Ma." "Love you, too." Lynn smiled before hanging up.

Justin placed the phone on the reciever as He walked to Shani's Nursery. He placed her in the crib on her back as caressed her head. Noise came from Irish's room as Justin knew she was finally awake.


He stepped into her room and walked up behind her as he slid his arms gently around her waist. He kissed her temple as he whispered, "Can Shani and I spend some father/daughter time together, while you and my Mom hang out today?"


Irish turned slowly in his arms and looked at him. "Sure." She spoke in a quiet tone. "I would love to spend some time with Lynn. I would love to ask her for Motherly advice."

"Okay, then. Ma, said she'll be here to pick you up in one hour." Justin and Irish stood there and looked at each other feeling something change and not for the good. Justin had stuck his left hand in a jean pocket to pull out the ring. He was going to wait until he got the word from his Mom, but he needed to know right now.


You take my love and I’m willin’
There’s no limit to the love I’m givin’
The love I’m givin’
Ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...ah, yeah...



"Irish I was wondering if you want to take the ring back." He watched herlook away and open her mouth to speak. He let go of her to silence her with his right index finger.


There’s no reason why
We should be apart, hmm...oh, baby
‘Cause searchin’ for somethin’ not there
Will lead to lonely hearts, to lonely hearts



"Look, just take it. I mean I know," He sighed, " I know we can't get married. Well not right now. But maybe someday. Besides, it's personalized only for you. I can't take it back." He pleaded with her as he gave the ring. Irish held the ring in the palm of her hand as she thought about it.


We’ve come too far to let it all end
I’ve told you over and over again
How I feel inside, but if you go
Oh, baby, there’s you should know
Something you should know




Justin stepped back to give her space as he watched her think as she stared at the ring. Irish turned around and sat at the dresser. She went through her jewerly box and found a silver chain as she slid the ring on it. Justin kept a straight face as moved back up and held it for her. He connected the clasp and moved his hands away.


(Something you should know)
There’s something in my heart
(Something in my heart, something in my heart)
Ooh, it’s got me hooked on you, ho...ho...
(Something in my heart, something in my heart)
Ooh, it’s got me hooked on you, hoo...oh...oh...oh...



She looked back at him through the mirror as she spoke. "Do you mind if I wear as a necklace?"
Justin held in the tears as he shook his head. "No, baby. I think it's beautiful either way as long as you accept it and keep it."



Baby, if we try
Things’ll get better, ah, yeah...
No one could tell me different
We should be together



She stood up and walked up to him. "Justin, I-." Justin wasn't ready to hear it yet. Whatever 'it' is, he was not ready. He silenced her with a kiss. His lips slow danced with hers as he carefully moved her to the bed. As they laid down together, the kiss went deeper and more passionate. They took each other clothes off as they began to make love.


(Baby, don’t you know)
The changes I’m goin’ through
You know I’ll never be the same
Your love has touched me so
There’s no one else to blame but you
And there’s something you should know



Justin kissed her from her head to her toes. Making sure every spot in between was paid attention to. He moved to her palms making sure a trail of kisses were left there. Irish giggled as his lips tickled her hands.


(Something you should know)
There’s something in my heart
(Something in my heart, something in my heart)
Ooh, it’s got me hooked on you, ho...ho...
(Something in my heart, something in my heart)
Ooh, it’s got me hooked on you, ho...yeah...




He moved to her stomach and stopped to look at the huge scar that was healing around the staples. Irish watched him as she got worried on what he was thinking. A soft smile crossed his lips as he bent his head to kiss the scar like it was a boo-boo. Tears of joy fell as he carefully kissed them again.


Di-di-di-da
Ooh...hoo...hoo...
Ooh...hoo...

(Baby, don’t you know)
We’ve come too far to let it all end
I’ve told you over and over again
How I feel inside, but if you go
Oh, baby, there’s you should know
Something you should know



He slid a hand between her hands to feel how wet she was. He knew she was ready. Justin eased himself inside of her. Irish sighed happliy and moaned as her arms linked around his neck. He took his time as he whispered to her. "Irish Diana Elliot, I love you so much. Just remember that." Irish nodded quickly as they continued to make love. Justin moved until she was on top of him as they moaned softly.


(Something you should know)
There’s something in my heart
(Something in my heart, something in my heart)
Ooh, it’s got me hooked on you, ho...ho...
(Something in my heart, something in my heart)
Ooh, it’s got me hooked on you, ho...yes, it does



Irish whispered his name over and over she moved up and down slowly. They took their time as if they knew they might not have another chance.


Something in my heart, something in my heart)
Ooh, it’s got me hooked on you, yes, it does, why won’t you stay
(Something in my heart, something in my heart)
Ooh, it’s got me hooked on you, ho...



As they neared climax, Irish pulled him up half-way so that he was sitting up. She took his face in her hands and looked in his eyes as they both came."I love you, Justin Randall Timberlake." They cried together as they clung to each other's bodies, not wanting to let go.

Something in my heart, something in my heart)
Ooh, it’s got me hooked on you, yes, it does, why won’t you stay
(Something in my heart, something in my heart)
Ooh, it’s got me hooked on you, ho...

(Something in my heart, something in my heart)


[ Something In My Heart by :Michel’le]
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Irish and Justin showered, got dressed and spent quality parent time with Shani until Lynn arrived. She walked in and lit up as she saw her granddaughter. "Shani! Oh, how's my cupcake?" Lynn cooed to the newborn as she held her. Lynn looked up to see Justin and Irish stand together, holding each other as they watched grandmother and granddaughter bond.

Lynn saw how perfect they were together and decided that she was going to definatly get down to figuring why Irish turned down the proposal and may leave. "Well, Irish let's go hang out today. And Justin can spend soem daddy time with Cupcake, here." She beamed while handing Shani back to Justin.

Irish grabbed her purse and turn to kiss Shani and Justin before heading off with Lynn. "Bye you two. Have fun!" She smiled as she gave Justin a soft look while heading out the door.
"Finally!"He said as he put her in the carseat to buckle her in."Let's go hang out and just goof off." He grabbed her carseat, his keys, and Shani's baby bag and headed out the door.

He locked the door and headed for his truck. He safely buckled the carseat in the back, properly. Justin hummed a song for Shani as he closed the door. He got in the driver's side and turned on the child lock button. "Okay, you're safe inside and I'm buckled in." He told her as he went over everything. "Now, for some tunes and we're off." Justin turned onto a easy listening statiion. At the moment Shani began to scream.

"Okay. Okay. Then what?" He began to turn the radio and stopped on a top forty channel as she continued to scream. He hurried and looked through his book of cds as the commerical went off and a song came on. Shani began to stop crying as she listened to the music. Justin's head came up as he looked from the radio to his little girl.

He rolled his eyes playfully as he heard what song calmed Shani down. He sat down the cd case and turned up the volume as JC's voice soothed Shani.

"..Every word I say is true, this I promise you..."

Justin chuckled as he got ready to drive off. "Shani, is this a sign of things to come?"