Shepherd Sisters Arrive

"Ivy, Ivy, sweetheart. They all know that our house is going to be a little messy. We have newborns, for God's sake! Come on, sit down and hold Christopher. Maybe he'll calm you down," Jackson takes the toys out of Ivys hand and replaces them with their son.

"I know that, but this is our mothers and my sisters. Do you know how judgy my sisters and mother can be? Plus, Catherine is used to a clean house. I want to make sure everything goes perfect when they meet the twins," Ivy rants, sitting on the couch, tracing a finger over Christopher's cheek.

Jackson sits next to her with Alexus, "And it will, you just need to relax a little. We still have some time until all of their planes get here. So, just look at Chris and calm down."

She looks down at her baby boy and takes a breath, "You're right. But we need to leave the house by 12 to pick Amy up by 1 and then my mom and the rest of my sisters flight gets in at 1:30. And then your mom will get here at 1:45. We will have to take two cars, I'll drive my mom and sisters in the van, you drive your mom and the twins in your car, okay?"

He chuckles, "I know so we have an hour until we need to start getting us and the twins ready. You've been over this five times in the last 24 hours. So for now, just relax and look at your babies."

Ivy takes Alexus in her other arm and lays back against the couch, "Okay, then. While I'm relaxing, you can clean up the house. Oh, you also need to do dishes, fold laundry, and change the twins sheets. Have fun."

"I don't like how that turned on me."

"Well, I could always-"

"No, you focus on the twins and relaxing, I'll handle the rest. I love you."

"I love you too."

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Ivy, Jackson and the twins get to the airport and find Amy already waiting for them, "Amy! Hey, I'm sorry we're late but as soon as we were about to leave, Alexus decided to spit up all over herself and me. How are you? I've missed you!"

Amy laughs before hugging her sister, "Hey, you're fine. I'll tell you everything but first, let me see my niece and nephew! Oh, Ivy, they're adorable. Look at their little faces. Oh! Are they always this cute?"

Jackson chuckles, accepting Amelia's hug, "Yeah, Ivy likes to think it's from your side of the family and I like to think it's from mine."

"Well, Ivys usually right so I'm gonna have to agree with her. Can I hold one of them? Please?" Amelia pouts at Ivy.

"Sure. Here, you can hold Alexus. Since she's already spit up once in the last hour, you should be safe," Ivy jokes, handing her daughter to her sister.

"I told you," Ivy smiles at Jackson, picking Christopher up.

Amelia and the Avery family sit down to wait for the rest of the Shepherd girls flight to get in as well as Catherine's flight. Soon they hear a shout of.

"Ives!"

They look up to see Carolyn Shepherd and the rest of her daughters speed walking towards them. Immediately, Carolyn embraces Ivy, "Oh, Ivy. How are you? Mm-hmm, I see some of that baby weight is still there. Don't worry, Nancy has some tips to get rid of it, don't you Nancy?"

Nancy looks up from the baby in Amelia's arms, "Oh, of course. But don't worry, you look fine. And I'm sure your dress will look beautiful no matter what."

Ivy forces a smile, "Thanks, Nance. So, introductions real quick. Jackson, this is my mom Carolyn Shepherd, my sisters Nancy and Kathleen. And of course you remember Liz. Mom, Nancy, Katie, this is my fiancé, Dr. Jackson Avery. And then the twins. Amy is holding my daughter Alexus, and Jackson is holding our son Christopher."

"Aw, they're just adorable. And Christopher? That's-thats... amazing," Carolyn tells them.

"Well, look at this happy family! May I join?" They hear Catherine ask behind them.

"Yes, of course. Catherine, this is my mother Carolyn, my sisters Nancy, Kathleen, Liz, and Amelia. Then of course there are our twins Alexus and Christopher. Mom, girls, this is Jacksons mom, Catherine Avery," Ivy introduces, taking Christopher from Jackson and handing him to his grandmother.

"Its nice to meet you all. Jackson, are you making sure Ivy is eating enough? She looks to skinny and she needs to keep up with these twins. And as for my grandchildren, you two are adorable. Oh, my dears, you are just the most precious little things. I could just eat you up. You two did good," Catherine looks over her grandson.

Ivy smiles, "Okay, so here's the plan. Jackson will drive-"

Jackson interrupts his fiancé, "My mom and the twins to our house in my car. Ivy is going to drive the Shepherds in the van. Derek, Meredith, Zola and Bailey are already waiting at our house where everyone can reconnect. I've heard the plan a couple times in the past couple hours."

She glares at him, "Shut up. So, are we ready to go?"

They all laugh, "Yes, let's go. Oh, I can't wait to see Derek and his family. The pictures he's sent us of Zola and Bailey are just adorable. Come on, let's go," Carolyn starts walking towards the car.

"Yeah, that's about what I expected," Ivy nods, putting Alexus in her carseat as Jackson does the same with Christopher.

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Ivy pulls into the driveway, sighing. They finally are home and Derek can deal with their family, "All right, we're here. Oh, and look there's Derek with Bailey and-"

She's cut off by the van doors slaming close. Only Amelia is in the car with her, "Hey, your favorite sister is still here."

"Yeah, you know. My wedding is in a week, I just had twins and my future in laws pay a bunch of attention to me. You would think that my own family would want to have a conversation with me or fawn over my children. I should have known Derek and his family would draw their attention," Ivy looks down.

"Hey, hey. It's okay. I'm here and you know Jackson and the Averys will give you anything you want. Come on, let's go find your twins and that hot fiancé of yours. Seriously, where did you find him?" Amelia laughs, hugging Ivy as they get out of the van.

"Work. Trust me. The people I work with are hot and I got the hottest of them all. Maybe I'll set you up with one of them," Ivy shrugs, leading them into the house.

Amelia laughs, "I'm good. But, I will take some nephew and niece snuggle time."

Ivy rolls her eyes, "I think I can get you that. Come on, into the torture chamber we go."

The sisters laugh, stepping into the house where they see Carolyn checking over Derek and his kids. Jackson wraps an arm around Ivys shoulders, "My mom is in the nursery with the twins. Fair warning, she had a huge bag full of gifts for them."

"Thats okay, it's cute and maybe she brought a whole bunch of cute onesies for them. Oh, that would be so cute! Plus, they are already growing like weeds and it would be so helpful and easy if she already bought a whole bunch and maybe-" Jackson kisses Ivy to stop her rambling.

"I get it. I think she had a bunch of clothes and then also some stuffed animals. Are you going to go check on them or talk to your-"

"And up to the nursery I go. Have fun talking to my family," Ivy kisses his cheek before heading up to the nursery. She sees Catherine talking to the twins, who were laying on the changing table.

"My sweet little grandchildren, you have an amazing mommy and daddy. I know they're scared of messing up but they're ready for this. You two are going to grow up to be as amazing as them. You'll be successful surgeons, eventually boardmembers as well and leaders of the Harper Avery Foundation," Catherine kisses each of their cheeks.

Ivy speaks up, "You really believe that I can be a good mother?"

Catherine looks at her future daughter in law, "I know it. You already are and you're doing it while be an outstanding surgeon and boardmember. So, no matter what anyone says, you are a wonderful mother and future wife. I know family can be stressful, and if you need anything from me, don't hesitate to ask."

She wipes a tear from Ivy face, "Thank you, Catherine. My mother and I...well, we don't necessarily get along. She wasn't a bad mother per say, she just...wasn't mother."

Catherine smiles at her, "Its okay. You ended up turning into a wonderful young woman. Now, lets go downstairs. I'm sure Jackson and your family would like to have the twins back."

"Jackson is a wonderful father and a wonderful man. You did very well with him," Ivy hugs Catherine.

"I did my best. Turns out that trying to be apart of your kids entire life is a good parenting style for me," Catherine jokes.

Ivy laughs before leading Catherine down to the rest of her family.

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AN: I am so sorry that this took so long! I got home from Missouri yesterday and had some work to catch up on.

Next part is the wedding and then it'll be back to the Grey's storyline.

QoC: who do you want to say a speech at the wedding/what should they say?

Thank you for all the reads and votes and comments!