Title: Arms Wide Open

Author: Megan Harrell

Rating:  PG-13

Disclaimer: I don't own the X-Men characters or the song "With Arms Wide Open" and I don't have any money, so don't sue me!

Summary: Logan finds out he's going to be a dad...

Author's Notes:

This is the Prequel to "Tough Little Boys" and it is not necessary that you read that story before you read this one. In fact, I do recommend that you read or reread "Tough Little Boys" after you read this one. This is a movie verse story; Logan and Jean are married. I've taken to writing short stories based on a song, and more are probably on the way, including a sequel to "Tough Little Boys" and probably a prequel to this where Jean and Logan get married. As long as I have at least one reader, I'll continue to write them, so please, be that one reader who let's me know what you think of the story!!!

 

 

 

Arms Wide Open

Well I just heard the news today
It seems my life is going to change
I closed my eyes, begin to pray
Then tears of joy stream down my face
With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
Well I don't know if I'm ready
To be the man I have to be
I'll take a breath, take her by my side
We stand in awe, we've created life
With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
Now everything has changed
I'll show you love
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
If I had just one wish
Only one demand
I hope he's not like me
I hope he understands
That he can take this life
And hold it by the hand
And he can greet the world
With arms wide open...

Logan paced in the waiting room nervously. He'd been in the Danger Room with Jean when she'd collapsed; she hadn't been feeling well for a few weeks, and he told her she shouldn't be in with him, but she had been stubborn as usual and insisted on it, claiming she needed to workout too.

"Are you with Jean Grey?" a doctor asked, approaching him.

"Yeah; is she okay?" Logan asked, fearing the worst.

"She's fine," the doctor smiled, "but she's been asking for you; first room down the hall on the left," he finished.

Logan was racing toward his wife's room before the doctor could finish. "Hey," he said, hugging her. "You scared me."

She smiled. "Sorry."

"You should have listened to me," he reprimanded her gently.

"I guess so; I should have suspected this anyway, being a doctor and all."

"Did you think you were immune to the flu?" Logan teased, sitting on the bed beside her.

"No, I just figured all this was stress; besides, I don't have the flu or a cold. I'm perfectly healthy," she smiled.

"So why did you pass out?"

She took his hand and placed on her belly. She figured she should just come right out and say it. "I'm pregnant."

Logan was floored. He'd never suspected that in a million years, and she'd never hinted at it. He knew she wanted kids, and he had to admit that he wanted them with her, but they hadn't been trying to have a baby...of course they hadn't not been trying either. "You...We're...A baby?"

Jean giggled at his reaction. "Yes, me...we're...a baby," she said.

"Wow. I'm gonna be a dad," he said hugging her. When he pulled away, she saw a few tears streaming down his cheeks and wiped them away. "I'm gonna be a dad," he said again, happily.

"Yes," she said simply. "So when can you take me home?"

"Whenever you're ready to leave, I guess. I sort of ran down here before the doctor could finish talking to me," he grinned. "Do you want to tell the Professor when we get back, or do you want to keep it our little secret for a while? You know once we start telling, everyone in the school will know," Logan stated.

"I just want to keep it between us for awhile, so we can adjust to the idea of being parents first," she replied.

"Fine by me," he said. "What do you say I see if I can get you out of here?" he suggested.

They left the hospital shortly after and returned to the mansion. They walked in and up to their room without being noticed.

"You know, maybe we should tell just the Professor. I mean, just as a precaution in case a dangerous mission comes up...that way he can come up with a reason for you to stay behind; besides, if we ask him to keep the secret, I'm sure he won't tell anyone," Logan suggested once they had the door closed and locked.

Jean hadn't even considered that. She was always careful on missions, but now she knew she'd have to be extremely careful and perhaps even stay behind on some missions that didn't require her skills. "That's probably a good idea. We'll tell him tomorrow," she said, kissing him playfully. "Tonight I just want it to be our secret."

Logan grinned and grabbed her waist, pulling her to him. "I think that'll be okay," he replied, kissing her neck.

Later that night, a thought hit Logan. "What if I'm not cut out to be a father?" he wondered out loud.

Jean stopped drawing circles on his chest and looked up at him. "Where'd you get that idea?"

"Think about it. I don't remember my father, I'm impulsive, irresponsible, and a horrible role model," he answered.

Jean shook her head and kissed him softly. "Not true. You'll make a great father."

"How do you know?"

"Because I know you; whether you want to believe it or not, Logan, you're a wonderful man. You're sweet, loyal to your friends, you'd do anything for people you care about, and you try to do the right thing. I wouldn't have married you if I thought otherwise," she told him.

Logan nodded, accepting her confidence in him for the moment. "What if he gets my personality?"

"If she get your personality, then God help us all," Jean teased him. "Seriously, Logan, I meant what I said. You're a good guy, and you'll make a great father. Personality wise, it's inevitable that the baby will have a temper, because both of us do especially if we're pushed too far, but I think she'll be a blend of our better traits."

"How can you be so sure?"

"Like I said, I know you; you have a great personality and will pass that on to our baby."

Logan nodded again, letting Jean's words and her confidence in him sink in. "Thank you," he said quietly a few minutes later.

"For what?"

"For giving me everything I've ever wanted. For some reason, you marry me, and now you're having a baby...my baby," he told her, kissing her gently.

"I told you already: you're a great catch, Logan. Plus you're pretty sexy too," she added playfully.

"I love you, Jean."

"I love you, too," she replied, pulling him to her and kissing him again. "So how much do you love me?" she whispered seductively.

"More than you can imagine," he grinned, pulling her on top of him and kissing her again.

"Prove it," she challenged between kisses.

He grinned mischievously. "Don't have to worry about that," he said before rolling them over and kissing her again.

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