I sat in the cold, empty cell thinking about Lola's death. I cared about Lola, but it's the death of my unborn son that's driving me crazy. The fact that I can't call or see my family is driving me even crazier. I need them the most right now. Genesis' birthday is today, and I can't even wish her a happy birthday. This shit is fucking with my mind.

My cell door opened then Matt stepped inside. "Wright, you good in here man?" He asked.

"Nah, I need to get the fuck out of here. I need to talk to my family. It's my girl's birthday today, and I can't even wish her a happy birthday."

Matt sighed, "I'll see what I can do man. It won't be much, but I might be able to put something together. I'll come back later."

I nodded then watched him walk out of my cell.

"JEREMIAH! I MISSED YOU SO MUCH BABY" Genesis shouted as she jumped on me.

Picking her up, I squeezed her tightly while she cried.

"I missed you too. Stop crying" I said.

"I can't help it. I'm just so happy that you're finally home. My life felt so incomplete without you here" Genesis said.

"I'm here now, and I'm not going anywhere. I promise."

"DA DA" Kaiser shouted as he hugged my leg tightly.

I smiled then put Genesis down.

"Wassup lil man? You missed me?" I asked as I picked Kaiser up.

He nodded then laid his head on my shoulder.

"Come on, I cooked dinner" Genesis said.

She wobbled into the house while Kaiser and I trailed behind her.

"You look beautiful baby. Pregnancy suits you" I said as I rubbed Genesis' stomach.

"Yeah right, I'm the size of a hippo now" she said.

I let out a loud laugh, causing her to frown.

"So, you agree?" She asked.

"Nah, that shit was just funny."

"Whatever Jeremiah" Genesis pouted.

"You still a cry baby huh?"

I wrapped my arms around her then trailed kisses down her neck.

She giggled, "stoppit Jeremiah."

A banging sound caused me to jump up out of my sleep. Looking to my left, I seen a guard standing in the doorway.

"I almost thought you were dead. It's dinnertime" he handed me a tray of food then walked out of the cell.

Snapping back into reality, I grabbed an apple off of the tray then bit into it. Niggas can't pay me a million dollars to eat this poisonous ass jail food. The fruit is the only thing that I touch. Fuck all that other shit.

As I was eating I started thinking about Genesis. I hope she's enjoying her day. I hope she's not stressing about me.

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"I'm really not in the mood to do anything today. Just stay in bed and watch movies with me."

Sammy smacked her lips then stared at me with a straight face.

"What?" I pouted.

"Yasmine put this dinner together for you, and you're gonna go. I know you miss East, but you have to suck it up today. He wouldn't want you to be sad on your birthday" Sammy said.

"I just wanna talk to him. I miss him so much Sammy. I feel so incomplete without him."

"He'll be out soon. I'm calling it now sis" Sammy said.

The sound of knocking grabbed me and Sammy's attention. "I'll go get the door. You get dressed" Sammy demanded.

I rolled my eyes playfully then walked over to my closet. It's always hard for me to find good outfits because I'm too big for my clothes right now. I definitely need to go shopping for maternity clothes. Grabbing a stretchy maxi dress, I closed my closet door then prepared to take a shower.

"Somebody sent you a gift." Sammy smiled then handed me a medium sized edible arrangement box.

There was a small card on the top of the box. I opened the card, and a smile immediately etched across my face.

"How did he do this? He's the sweetest."

I wiped my tears away then opened up the box.

"These look soooo good."

"They do. You have a good man Genesis. I'm super happy for you mama. You deserve him, and he deserves you" Sammy said.

I smiled, "I'm already emotional sis. You're about to make me cry again."

Sammy laughed then rubbed my back. "Don't cry sis" she said.

"I'm so ready for him to come home. It's coming soon though. I can feel it."

"Me too. He'll be home before baby girl gets here. I'm speaking it into existence" Sammy said.

I smiled and nodded before walking into my bathroom to shower.

"There's the birthday girl!" Yasmine exclaimed as she walked over to me along with an older woman that looked strikingly similar to her.

"This is my mother, Yanette. Mom, this is Genesis" Yasmine said.

Yanette smiled, "hello Genesis. I've heard so much about you. You're such a beautiful young lady."

"Isn't she? I know my granddaughter will be gorgeous" Yasmine said.

I smiled at their compliments then extended my hand to Yanette. "It's so nice to meet you. You two look so much alike."

"We get that all the time. I couldn't deny Yasmine even if I wanted to" Yanette said as we all laughed.

"This is my friend, Samantha."

"Another beautiful young lady. Nice to meet you sweetie" Yanette said as she shook Sammy's hand.

"Let's go inside. The rest of the family wants to meet you" Yasmine said.

I nodded then followed her into the house along with Sammy and Yanette.

Yasmine introduced me to each and every family member. There was so many of them, but all of them were sweet and excited to meet me. They even brought me gifts. Jeremiah truly has an amazing family. I'm so grateful to be a part of it now.

"Happy birthday Gen money" I heard a familiar voice say.

I turned to see Zander standing behind me.

"Oh, thank you Zander."

He handed me a pretty heavy gift bag then smiled. "I hope you like your gift. You deserve that shit for keeping my brother happy. You a real one" he said.

For some reason his words just didn't seem genuine to me. Something changed with Zander. I just don't like his vibe anymore. I know he had something to do with East being arrested. He WILL not get away with it either.

I put on a fake smile then opened his gift. It was a Christian Dior tote bag along with ten thousand dollars.

"Why would you give me ten thousand dollars?" I asked as I knitted my eyebrows in confusion.

"Like I said, you deserve it Gen" Zander said.

"Thank you Zander. I really appreciate this" I lied.

I really didn't care for him or his money.

"There you are. I should've known that you would be in the kitchen" Sammy said to me as she looked Zander up and down.

Zander smirked, "wassup Sam."

"Chile, anyways, Kelis and Kareem just got here. They're looking for you" She said.

"I'll put your money up for you" Zander said.

"What money?" Sammy asked lowly so that only I would hear her.

"Ten thousand for my birthday" I whispered as I followed her into the living room.

"Ten bands!? Zander gave you TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS? I'm just shocked because we all know that Zander is a cheapy that doesn't like to share or spend his own money. What made him do that?" Sammy asked.

The answer was simple...GUILT.

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