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izurou · 2 years

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A BLESSING IN DISGUISE FT. EREN JAEGER

synopsis: eren has an annoying habit of going back on his word. this time however, you’re more than glad that he does.

contains: female reader. modern au. established relationship. penetrative sex. period sex. fingering. praise + pet names. one mention of blood and one mention of pregnancy. 2k words.

you know better than to believe a single word that comes out of eren’s mouth.

not that he’s a liar per se—there’s no malintent behind his actions, especially when it comes to you. it’s just that, he can often be found saying, and doing the opposite of what he really wants.

like yesterday, for instance. he made himself nice and comfortable on your side of the bed—tossing pillows and destroying neatly tucked sheets as he swore up and down that he was simply keeping it warm while you did your skincare. fifteen minutes of pampering later, and there’s a small dark spot forming right beneath the mouth of your now fast asleep and immovable boyfriend.

add that to his already lengthy resume—filled to the brim with reassuring promises of nah i’m not hungry, i’m not sleeping, i don’t care where we eat, and your personal favourite, i don’t even get cold—and there you have it, a bad habit. you know better, though. he is hungry, he’s about to fall asleep, he’s not in the mood for burgers, and he can’t even feel his ears and fingers anymore.

you’re well acquainted with this habit. you know better than anyone how annoying it is. even so, eren can make it seem like a blessing in disguise.

“i said no,” you huff, firmly pressing a wet hand against his chest as you peer out from behind the dark grey shower curtain.

you watch as a few water droplets run down his chest—mocking you as they inch lazily along the ridges of his abs, ultimately disappearing as they absorb into the waistband of his sweats. in that brief moment, you second guess your answer.

“come on, there’re benefits y’know,” he hums, wrapping a hand around your wrist and pulling—a smug attempt at coaxing you out from behind the pesky fabric. he semi succeeds, forcing your free arm to cup your breasts as you stumble forwards a bit.

benefits, huh? you make a mental note not to be alarmed if you see can i still have sex with my girl when she’s on her period in his browser history at some point.

“eren,” you wince, feeling that infamous throb in your lower abdomen. his gaze softens ever so subtly upon noticing, and he’s quick to loosen his grip—non verbally telling you to shuffle back into the hot water. “we are not having sex while i’m on my period,” you mumble, “dream on.”

you’re not against the idea—hell, you’re famous for pouncing on any and all opportunities that involve him fucking you. however, your worry stems from the inevitable mess you’d make on him. the last thing you want is to gross him out.

“fine, just lemme in,” he pouts, crossing his arms over his chest and leaning his head against the wall right outside the shower. “i’ll behave.”

“yeah, right,” you smile to yourself and roll your eyes as you reach for your body wash—vanilla coconut, eren’s favourite. surely he won’t mind. “behaving isn’t really one of your strengths.”

“but making you feel good is,” he hums. you don’t need to look to know he’s sporting that infamous grin, but something possesses you to turn around anyways—and there it is, ear to ear as he leans his head past the curtain and eyes you up and down.

you don’t feel your best, and you’re certain you’re not looking it either with all those lingering pms symptoms—it’s day one after all. eren however, is staring at you like you’re the most gorgeous being to grace this planet. you’re not sure whether to attribute it to his hormones or yours—but that insatiable glint in his eyes is indisputable, and hot.

a long, drawn out sigh falls from your lips as you turn your back on him again, continuing to lather yourself up. he watches silently, waiting for what he knows is coming. you’re going to kick him out of the bathroom in five. four. three. two.

“are you coming or not?”

one point eren. he rids himself of his clothes in a matter of seconds—not that he was wearing all that much to begin with, but it probably broke a record for something, somewhere. he’s standing behind you now, tugging at your hips until your back is flush with his chest. his chin digs into your shoulder as he wraps his hands around you, rubbing them dangerously low on your tummy. you smell so good, and your skin is so soft and warm—every ounce of self control he has is working overtime.

“eren,” you warn, feeling his lips start to leave open mouthed kisses along your neck. you have to lie to yourself—filling your brain with the worst possible outcomes. if you don’t, you’ll be the one to lose control, and then you’d really be fucked—in more ways than one.

“just relax,” he hums, dropping his hands lower and pressing a palm against the plush skin right between your hip bones—simultaneously grazing his fingers against your folds. “i’ve got you.”

whether or not that was intentional is up for debate—but it was you squirming nonetheless. you tug your bottom lip between your teeth as a precautionary measure, letting yourself lean back against him. that dull ache from earlier—you’re sure it’s still there, you just can’t feel it anymore because you’re too focused on him.

“tell me if you want me to stop, ‘kay?” he whispers, warm breath fanning over the shell of your ear as he gives your hips a light squeeze. he settles a hand back between your legs, pressing the pad of his middle finger against your clit and circling it slowly.

“e-eren,” you choke out, craning your neck to the side in hopes of seeing his face.

“mm, yeah baby? feel good?” he shifts his gaze to you, charming smile glued to his lips as he runs a finger along your slit a few times—focusing back on your clit with a faster pace. he’s pretty, baby hairs clinging to his forehead and cheeks tinted a light pink—either the heat of the room is finally getting to him, or you are. his movements are rather simple, but they have you nearing orgasm already. you chalk it up to his sweet talking, or maybe it’s those damn hormones—oh, yeah.

curious, you tilt your head downwards. will eren have blood on his fingers? will he stop if he does? and what if he—

“hey,” before your eyes can even make it between your legs, he’s placing a hand on your throat—forcing you to lean back against his shoulder and look at him as he peers down. “don’t worry about it,” he mumbles, rubbing his thumb on your skin, “gonna fuck you either way, y’know that, right?”

“please,” you whimper, squirming until you’re free from his grasp, “i need you.” you turn to face him for the first time, snaking your arms around his neck and kissing him. you can feel him smirking against your lips, and if you had to guess—you’d say he’s amused by how eager you’ve suddenly become.

“i must be dreaming,” he throws your comment from earlier back at you, words muffling into your mouth. you’re not immune to his smugness, even in your desperate state—you wrap a hand around his cock, running your thumb across the tip.

his breath hitches, and the movement of his lips against yours falters briefly as he groans into your mouth. your power trip ends almost as quickly as it starts though, because now you’re being pressed against the cool ceramic as eren slips his tongue into your mouth.

“fuck,” he hisses, wiping at the little string of spit that hangs from your bottom lip as he pulls away. he hooks an arm underneath one of your legs and lines himself up at your entrance, peering up at you with hungry eyes. “hold on to me.”

you gasp in unison as he pushes the head of his cock into you, absentmindedly digging your nails into each other’s skin. he rests his forearm just above your head, more or less letting his hips do the work—though his pace is slow, presumably from him not wanting to go too hard.

you on the other hand, have to bite your tongue to prevent yourself from begging him to go harder. instead, you do it yourself—or at least you try. the position he has you in makes it rather impossible for you to gain any type of control, but you buck and twist your hips nonetheless, searching greedily for more.

again, eren is amused by this, flashing a devilish grin at your meager attempt to get yourself off on his cock—how adorable. he’s not an idiot, though. if this is what you want, it’s what you’ll get.

he thrusts into you, harder, faster—brows pulling together in concentration as he stares down at the spot where you connect. shit. on instinct, you tilt your head forward.

“don’t,” he growls, wrapping a hand around your throat again, a little rougher this time. “eyes on me, baby. only me.”

he holds your gaze, savouring the way your face contorts with each drag of his cock, the way your strangled moans echo off the walls—he’s on fire, and not from the blazing atmosphere of the room.

“fuckk,” he drawls, throwing his head back and squeezing his eyes shut. he’s close, but he needs to make you cum first—because his research also informed him that while low, there was still a risk of getting you pregnant. so, he’s going to pull out.

“eren, i’m gonna—hah,” you whimper, like music to his ears. the knot in your stomach tightens, but —you hold back, denying yourself the pleasure of cumming. all you can think of, is the crime scene that would appear below you.

“let it out, baby,” he chimes in, fully aware of how close you are. you’re clamping down on his cock, making it incredibly difficult for him to keep up that heavenly pace—but you know that ultimately his determination beats yours by a landslide. he rests his forehead against yours, tunnelling your vision even more. “cum for me,” he pants, “you deserve it, s-such a good girl.”

you can’t help it. you tilt your head back as your walls flutter around his cock, and he sees that as an opportunity to kiss and nip at your throat. he’s babbling strings of praise into your skin—feeling nothing but pride as you cum on him.

he barely pulls out in time, instantly shooting his load onto your torso as he fists his cock. his smile is lazy as he gathers a bit of his cum on his middle and index fingers, bringing them to your lips and almost cumming a second time as you stick your tongue out.

“fuck i love you,” he grunts, feeling the vibrations of your moans as you suck his fingers clean. he pulls you under the steady stream of water and kisses you—meticulously twisting and angling your bodies so that any remnants of mess, both his and yours, will never be seen by you.

“feel any better?” he asks, biting his black hair tie between his teeth as he tugs his wet hair into a much neater, but still somehow dishevelled bun.

“yeah,” you mumble, clinging to him for balance. you’re not sure when all the feeling disappeared from your legs, but it did—in the same way that your cramps have ceased to exist, for the time being at least. “so much for behaving.”

“c’mon,” he pauses as he reaches for the handle, making sure to keep an arm wrapped around you. “you just said you feel better.”

you stare at him blankly, hoping that if you do this long enough, he’ll be able to read your mind.

“what?” he tilts his head, searching your face for clues. only when you guide one of his hands onto your tits does he realize. “you need more, baby?” he grins, running his tongue along the inside of his cheek. “want me to make you feel the best you ever have?”

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wardenparker · 1 year

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Down the Rabbit Hole - Epilogue

Jack ‘Whiskey’ Daniels x female reader Co-written with @absurdthirst

When Jack accidentally shoots a civilian on a mission he takes on not only the guilt of the man’s death, but inherits his soulmate as well. To you, it’s a dream job with more perks than you can imagine - but for Jack it’s a nightmarish complication. Even more so when he starts to develop feelings.

Rating: Mature, but this blog is always 18+ Word Count: 7k Warnings: Family reunion, pregnancy, references to deceased spouse/child, cemetery visit, character death, vague afterlife references. Summary: Jack’s birthday on the ranch is celebrated with a new surprise. Notes: This story has been so near and dear to my heart, and my absolute love of one sweet cowboy has made it even more precious. A few people have asked and there is always a possibility of coming back to revisit our soulmate pairs, so we’ll just have to see if these two have any more stories to tell in the future. Until then - stay tuned for a preview of the next soulmate story - The Viper’s Bride - later today!

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"Grammy! Grampa!" The shout goes up through the house – two little voices in unison as the front door of the ranch house swings open and two sets of stampeding feet come thundering toward the front hall at top speed. Even though you and Jack are moving a bit slower these days, it's nice to see family, especially for an occasion like this one. The fact that all the two of you have to do is show up is something of a fringe benefit. The other half of your entourage is right behind you, as Jackson won't let you or his father carry your bags into the house from the truck. He's greeted with an equal screech of "UNCLE JACK!" and your two grandkids veer slightly off course immediately to launch themselves at their uncle.

“Already replaced.” Jack pouts, rolling his eyes playfully as the kids clamber all over the youngest. “Jane still loves us. Jane? Honey? Where are you?”

"We're not as fun to climb on as Uncle Jack is," you chuckle under your breath as your younger child stands tall for his two nephews to climb all over like a tree in the yard.

"Dad?" The voice from the kitchen is loud enough to be heard over the din without shouting. "Mom? I'll be right out; I'm just putting the finishing touches on the cake!"

Jack chuckles when your face falls, obviously hoping to get here before she had made dessert. “You know it’s coconut cake.” He murmurs, pressing his lips to your leathery cheek. The years have been kind to you, still as gorgeous as the day he had tucked tail and ran from you.

"Of course it is. My baby knows what she's about." That sense of pride in your children is as bright as it was for their first smile, first laugh, first step, first word – first anything. Jackson might be the one running the restaurant with you now, but his older sister is something of a miracle in the kitchen in her own right.

"You made it!" When Jane appears from around the corner a second later, her apron is covered in all the evidence of an enormous project gone very right and there's coconut flakes still under her fingernails, but she's smiling as wide as can be and holding out her arms to hug both of her parents at once. "Happy birthday, Daddy."

“Thank you, honey.” Jack doesn’t deny his birthday anymore, doesn’t insist that it’s not to be celebrated. The parties that have been held have been a joyous reminder of the life he has now, a bittersweet remembrance of what could have been, but the ache has lessened over the years with the annual visits to Daniels Ranch. “Kacey still workin’ or is he around?” He asks.

"I barely got him inside twenty minutes ago, so he should be out of the shower soon." Jane squeezes you both tight and smiles, happy despite being tired. That's motherhood in a nutshell. "His family should be on their way right about now. They didn’t want to overwhelm you by taking over the house right when you arrived but they promised not to be late for dinner."

“Hope he’s ready to drink some whiskey and lose money to me after the kids get to bed.” Jack chuckles, having brought a few bottles from the distillery.

"Kayce's on a budget this year." Your daughter rolls her eyes fondly and laughs. "I don't need him losing the house during the poker party after I just redid the kids' bathroom."

Jack snorts and grins at his eldest child. The long-standing joke about betting the house always amuses him. Jane had found she was soulmates with Aiden’s grandson when they were just nine and ten years old. So every summer they had come back, making sure the young soulmates had a solid foundation and the boy liked ranching better than farming. He now ran Daniels Ranch and the board had been dissolved just a few years ago.

"What can we help with, sweetheart?" Despite Jack teasing you that it's perfectly okay to slow down and even consider retiring now that you've officially passed into senior citizen status, you just can't help yourself. No matter where you are or what you're doing, you have to dig your hands in.

“Nothing.” Jane is just like you, a consummate entertainer. Loving to provide good food and good times for those she loves.

"I don't know how you do it." You shake your head and give Jane another hug just as you hear footfalls on the stairs in the next room. "When you and your brother were that little I was throwing potlucks and pool parties. You've got your great-grandma in you. She could do absolutely anything with perfect style."

“Mom, come on.” She snorts rolling her eyes. “The only reason you did that was because dad put his foot down about you not running yourself ragged.”

"Then somebody ought to tell that husband of yours—" The exaggerated words come with a smile, knowing Kayce can hear you from the stairs. "That he ought to be helping out, too!"

“Sorry.” Kayce rubs a hand through his still damp hair and grins sheepishly. “Had a problem with the calves out in pasture twelve. They keep escaping and turning up in the creek.”

"Don't trouble yourself, honey. We just got in." It's not that you have favourites by any means – but if you could have chosen a son-in-law by hand, you certainly couldn't have chosen anyone kinder or more loving for your only daughter than Kayce. "The boys are already climbing on their uncle, and Janie didn't leave a thing for me to help with. So I have nothing to do but give out hugs, I suppose."

“Well, I can accept one of those.” Kayce holds his arms out and wraps them around you for a hug. “Thank you for coming. It’s so hard to get away. And I know this is tradition.”

"We wouldn't have missed it for the world." Turning around to find where Jack's gone, you smirk when you see that he's snuck into the kitchen to admire his birthday cake and swipe a finger through the frosting bowl.

“Daddy!” Jane huffs, turning around to see where you are looking. “What?” Jack cries, pretending he hadn’t just stolen some frosting. “I had to test it! You know that’s my role.”

"He's worse than the kids," you laugh, shaking your head at him before looking back at Jane and Kayce. "At least let me help set the table? Don't make your Mama feel useless."

Jane narrows her eyes at you for a moment before she sighs, relenting. She knows how it can be to want to help and be told it’s not necessary. All while watching someone run around. “The birthday china.” She gestures towards the large cabinet along the wall.

“The birthday china.” Grateful to not be relegated to the position of old lady who sits in a chair just yet, you hustle into the kitchen while you listen to Jack play with your grandsons out in the other room. What the family calls ‘birthday china’ is actually the beautiful china dinnerware that Jack and Abigail had received as a wedding gift that had been relegated to the house’s cupboards and left behind when Jack left for Louisville so many decades ago. Now it is used consistently, every time there is an adult birthday to celebrate on the ranch.

Jack walks back into the dining room to watch you fuss over the place settings with a fond smile. Wrapping his arm around his daughter and squeezing her against him. He might not be as strong as he had been when she was a little girl, but he is thankful that Ginger has managed to keep all of you spry. “Thank you, honey.” He murmurs softly. “This is just what we needed.”

“You can come up as often as you want, Dad. You know that.” Jane settles against her father comfortably, always having been a bit of a Daddy’s girl and enjoying the comfortable presence of having him close by. “You are retired now. Even if Mom refuses to.”

“I know.” He shakes his head. “Still can’t get her out of that kitchen. It’s her baby now that you two are grown.”

"It was her baby even before we were born," she laughs softly. "That restaurant is my older sibling, and also somehow my brother's baby." The Rabbit-Hole, she always says, is just another member of the family.

“It’s woven into the fabric of our lives and most of your memories.” Jack admits, praying that his children are happy with their lives. He had given them the opportunities to do whatever they wanted and yet each of them had chosen a path that was damn near a family legacy.

"And some day when Jackson finally finds his soulmate, it'll be part of their kids' lives, too." It's more or less an open secret in the family, what Statesman is all about. And because they are so aware of the inner workings, Jackson always likes to say that his soulmate must be one of the agents. Who knows whether or not it's true, but it certainly does speak to his mischievous heart.

“That boy is just as stubborn as I was.” He chuckles, shaking his head as he looks over at where he’s rough housing with the boys.

"If we thought he'd be happy without knowing them, that would be one thing," Jane shrugs with sympathy in her eyes. "But I know he wants to find them. It'll happen eventually." After all, she knows how lucky she is. If Kayce hadn't broken his arm when he was ten, they might not have known they were soulmates until they were much older.

“He would be. He’s a romantic at heart.” Jackson doesn’t say much about it, but Jack knows the boy’s worried. He doubts the kid doesn’t have a soulmate, he’s just sure they’re playing hard to find.

“It’ll happen.” Jane hums confidently, always seeming like she knows something the rest of the family doesn’t. Her Mona Lisa smile always keeps everyone guessing. “Why don’t you get settled, Daddy? Aiden and Sheila should be here soon and we can all tuck in to this big birthday dinner.” She grins at him. “I’m gonna tell Kayce to get the grill going.”

“Shit.” Jack pouts at his daughter. “I’m gunna drink a beer and advise the boy on how to cook those steaks perfectly.” He teases with a wink. He tries not to interfere, but he’ll give his son-in-law a hard time on principle alone.

“Shocking that you would do such a thing,” Jane teases, waving her father off to follow the sound of roughhousing so she can say hello to her little brother. Though adulthood has kept them apart for a few years now, they still talk mostly every day and remain as thick as thieves.

Stopping by the fridge, Jack grabs two beers, knowing Kayce will want one as well. Grilling is horrible thirsty work and it seems only right to do it with a beer in your hand. Stepping outside, he watches as the younger man lights the grill. “Reports from the ranch have been really good.” He offers, striding over to hold out the beer. “Seems like everything’s going alright?” It’s a statement and a question. Giving Kayce an opening to talk about anything that’s on his mind.

“Can’t complain.” The younger man takes the bottle that’s offered to him gratefully and nods, looking out over the back yard of the much-larger ranch house since he finished the last set of renovations. “We just hired on two more permanent sets of hands.” He looks to his father-in-law curiously. “You remember the Pruitt family? They say they’ve been in the valley as long as the Daniels have, but that could just be big talk.”

“Pruitt...Pruitt…” Jack hums as he thinks back, looking over the yards towards the barns and bunkhouses. “Think I remember them. Seems like they were always kinda down on their luck?”

"Long as I've known them, yeah." Methodical in his work, Kayce goes about setting up the grill while the two men talk. He'd always thought of Jack Daniels as an unofficial uncle right up until the day he realized he was in love with Janie, and it had saved him a whole heap of fears that seemingly all of his friends had gone through with their own fathers-in-law. "Anyway, the two boys are just out of high school. They've been helping us during the season for years and gettin' pretty good with the work, so we were glad to take them on full time."

“I trust you made a good decision then.” Kayce has always had a good head on his shoulders and thought about the future. “You’ve done a damn fine job runnin’ this place.”

"We need everything to be running smoothly." The sheepish grin that Kayce flashes his father-in-law is broad. "Three kids is going to be a lot of energy running around this place and until they're old enough to be helping hands themselves, Janie wants to make sure I have the hands I need."

“Three—” Jack stops, a grin immediately blooming across his face and he reaches out to slap Kayce on the back. “Pretty soon you’re gunna have your own baseball team out here.” He chuckles, proud about another grandchild. “Anyone else know yet?”

"Not yet." Puffing up proudly, Kayce leans back on the porch railing and lets his smile take over. "Jane wants to tell everyone at once, but I figured...it's your birthday. Getting to be the first to know is like an extra gift."

“It damn sure is.” Jack beams, nodding in agreement. “‘Though I’ll let her think you didn’t say a word.” He promises, looking off towards the Daniels plot. Where Abigail and Timmy are resting. “Been thinking about things for a while.” Jack admits after a moment of silence between them. “I want to make sure that the trust for the ranch is in yours and Jane’s hands. Completely take it over.”

He wants to say that it isn't necessary. That he doesn't mind working for his wife's father. Because he doesn't – not really. It's a big company and a big responsibility to have the running of the whole thing. But Kayce also knows he can manage it now. After a whole childhood of watching his father run the family farm and being privy to all the ins and outs of Daniels Ranch, he and Jane can handle a big family and an even bigger business. They have the right know how and support system for that. "I'm honored that you trust us with the legacy," is what is says instead, looking to Jack with a nod. "This place is a hell of a responsibility and you know we take that seriously."

“I know you do, which is why you and Jane are the right fit for this place.” Jack huffs. “Something about working for yourself that makes it extra satisfying too. You – you have the spirit of a Daniels.”

"It helps that you were there every summer while I was growing up." Though the visits were never too long they always happened, and the two families had been close for practically Kayce's entire life. Getting visits from his grandparents' good friends had just been a thing that happened and it never seemed odd to him – and then he broke his arm in peewee football and all hell broke loose in their families as people started celebrating the fact that he'd have a scar from the surgery to fix it.

“It took a long time to be able to come back here. Your granddaddy’s sister used to love this place.” Of course Kayce knows the family history and respects it. “Figure that same blood runs through your veins as well. It calls to this place, and I’ve never had a doubt in my mind you were the perfect match for my little girl.”

"That little girl is a mischievous woman now." Moving while he talks means Kayce is pulling steaks from the cooler and counting things out to make sure he has enough of all the right cuts for the adults before he starts pulling out burger patties for the kids. "She's dead set on playing matchmaker for her brother. I keep telling her it'll happen when it's meant to."

“She just wants to see him happy.” Jack can’t blame her. She’s so settled in and focused on her life and the joy that she obtains from it, it’s not hard to want that for her little brother. “Plus, she likes to meddle. Too much like her mama.” He chuckles, turning and admiring you through the glass.

"Nothing wrong with that." After all, Jane's similarities to her mother were obvious just as easily as looking at her. "And I think...with being expecting again and all...she's enjoying the domesticity of the thing. First trimester's been a hell of a lot easier this time than with the boys, which has her thinking it might be a girl."

“A little girl.” Jack smiles and chuckles. “Oh I can’t wait to spoil her then.” He enjoyed having a little girl, and he knows Kayce will too.

“We won’t know for sure for a few weeks.” It doesn’t matter though; he knows he’ll love any child that he and Jane welcome into their family. “If it is, she’ll have two very protective brothers looking out for her.”

“Yes she will.” As rough as the boys could be, they were equally protective of each other. He has no doubt that would extend to another sibling. “She’ll hate it when she’s older.”

“She might,” Kayce admits with a laugh. “But her mama and I sure won’t.”

Jack can’t deny that, humming happily as he watches the meat sizzle on the grill. Life is damn good, especially for a man who never envisioned having this at one point in his life.

"You boys plotting the crime of the century out here?" When you stick your head outside to see how things are moving along, it's obvious that Jack and Kayce are just enjoying the afternoon together in peace, something that you're pleased to see every single time. "Kayce, your parents just got here, honey. Grandparents are on the way, they said."

“Yes ma’am, thank you.” Kayce nods towards you and then closes the lid on the grill. “We might as well go say hi. It’ll be a while.”

"Known the boy since he was in diapers, and he still calls me ma'am." You shake your head as Kayce walks past you into the house and hold your hand out to Jack. "Everything going well?"

“Everything’s coming up roses, sugar.” Jack hums, moving over to take your hand and pull you into his arms for a kiss. “Have I told you today that I love you?”

"Only twice." Decades later, you still melt a little every time Jack holds you tight. But it's still always so easy to tease him. "You're slipping a little, honey."

“Damn, I’ll have to tell you again.” He presses his lips to yours gently. “I love you, sugar. I wouldn’t have this life without you. I wouldn’t be here right now if it weren’t for you.”

"Happy birthday, Jack." Every year it got a little easier, until the bittersweet memories turned nostalgic and the day was no longer one to dread. Now it's a day for smiles and cake, for presents and playing with the kids – and then grandkids. It's a day that he's happy to wake up on instead of dreading. "I love you. So much."

“I love you too, sugar.” Jack promises, smiling at you. “And you’re gonna love our present today. It’s something for both of us.”

"Oh yeah?" You laugh a little, nudging your nose against his. "Did they replace the sleeper sofa with a great big, fluffy mattress for us?"

Jack snorts, shrugging. “I don’t know, that sleeper sofa is comfortable. And I’m not letting our daughter try to take it again.”

"I'm going to remind you that you said it was comfortable when you back hurts in the morning." It's just a little tease, but you can't help it. Enough years and decades with Jack and the joy in being together still hasn't faded from your relationship.

“I don’t think I’ll be complaining this time.” Jack predicts with a grin. “Only complaint you’ll get out of me is if she can’t have coffee in the house anymore.”

It takes a second, but your head tilts curiously just in time for the shit eating grin to spread across Jack's face. "No?" You're beaming right along with him in no time. "Number three? Really?"

“Just told me.” Jack nods. “He’s about to puff up out of his chest he’s a proud as a peacock.” He chuckles, knowing he had been just a proud when you were pregnant with Jane and Jackson.

"Are we the last or the first to find out?" Jane and Kayce have always been so proud of their family each time it's grown, you can't imagine that they wouldn't make a very big deal about letting people know. Kayce must have been busting at the seams to tell someone.

“The first.” Jack admits. “Kayce told me it’s because it’s my birthday.”

That earns him an amused giggle from you, and you shake your head fondly. "Granddaddy's privilege, that's what that is. Come on, love. Your daughter wants to know what else you want to do this week but hang around the house with the boys."

“Do you want to go with me to visit them?” Jack always asks. Even now. Never wanting you to feel uncomfortable, so it’s always a question. You’ve always come with him, but he won’t be upset if you wanted to stay and visit with Jane and the kids this time.

"Of course I do." He always asks, and your answer is always the same. "I've got to keep her updated on all the things you leave out of your stories." The gentle smile on your lips tips upward, and you lean forward to press your forward against his. "I know she's up there with Timmy and Grandma Jane and my parents looking down on us, but I still only get to talk to her once a year. It's tradition."

“It is tradition.” Jack smiles softly. “I want to be buried here.” He admits. “With you, if you want it. Surrounded by my soulmates.”

"I guess I always assumed you would be." In fact, no other alternative had ever really occurred to you. Not in all the years that have gone by. "It's your whole family up there. I always figured we would join them eventually."

“I didn’t know if you’d want that.” Jack won’t disrespect your own wishes. You have a say in this too.

Your fingers lace through his as easily as they did the very first time, and you let that soft smile warm through you. "I want to be with you. In this life and for whatever happens next."

“Whatever happens next.” The commotion inside causes him to turn towards the door and he grins. “Looks like Aiden and Sheila are here. Want to go say howdy?”

"We better, before Jane comes to get us." There's time to steal a quick kiss, but you're still smiling excitedly. "If she's waiting to tell everybody all at once, she'll be itching to give the news as soon as she can."

“Remember to act surprised.” Jack smacks your ass playfully as he guides you towards the door. “And I still want some birthday sex later on.”

He manages to get a little chirp of surprise out of you, and you just laugh. "Of course, cowboy."

“Damn straight.” Re-entering the house to join the chaos, hugs and back slaps are exchanged. Aiden’s claims that Jack’s getting old are countered by good natured ribbing about how only one of them is a great-grandparent. A testimony to how far Jack had come in his journey to healing from the loss of Abigail and Timmy.

You help Jane pass drinks around, still an entertainer at heart, and pretty soon even the kids have settled a little. "So, of course we know that everybody is here for Dad's birthday dinner," she beams at her assembled family, smile burning even brighter when you go to sit next to Jack and Kayce takes your place by her side. "But we just wanted to say thank you for coming and...give everyone a little bit of news."

Jack manages to school his expression to look just as expectant as everyone else around the table. “What’s goin’ on honey.”

The boys look positively bored, but Jane smiles at her young sons and beams out at the rest of her family. "Well..." She blows out a breath and squeezes her soulmate's hand. "In about seven and a half months...Jamie and Carter are going to be big brothers."

The squeals of happiness and gawfs of surprise are loud, making it a rush to jump up and hug Jane and shake Kayce’s hand or slap him on the back. The comedy of the scene is your two young grandsons clamoring to get to their mother as soon as possible, with five-year-old Jamie placing both hands on Jane's belly and informing his three-year-old little brother in his wisest tone possible that the baby can hear everything as long as you talk right at Mommy's belly button.

"At least he's chosen that as the speaker and not something else," you joke, going to put your arms around Jane and give her a tight hug. "Congratulations, Janie. You must be completely over the moon, huh?"

“Excited and wondering what the heck we were thinking.” Language is censored for the boys, considering Jamie had informed the youngest that ‘son of a bitch’ was the pain when you hurt your hand.

“You were thinking how much you love the baby phase,” you stifle a laugh so the boys don’t overhear. “They’re adorable before they learn ‘no’.”

“That word is going to be banned.” She rolls her eyes and laughs, still beaming as her hand caresses her stomach.

“I’m going to take you out for a little pampering while I’m here,” you promise her, remembering how much work two little ones was. She’ll be in it deep with three. “Shopping, eating out, even a pedicure while you can still see your toes. Mom and daughter day. What do you say?”

“That sounds wonderful.” Jane would never suggest that you leave Kentucky, the restaurant still your baby, but sometimes a girl just needs her mom. Especially when she’s pregnant.

“A whole day. Your Dad and brother can hang back with the boys or help Kayce out on the ranch.” Laying a kiss in her hair, you end up sniffling back a few proud tears. “You’re an amazing mama, Janie. I’m so proud of you.”

“Thank you, mom.” Jane hugs you again. “I will take that as the highest of compliments coming from you. You set the bar very high.”

“We come from a long line of good moms. We got lucky that way.” Pressing a kiss to her hair, you step back before you can get too emotional, and wipe an errant drop of water from your cheek. “Gettin’ sentimental in my old age,” you joke. Everyone is well aware that you’ve always been sentimental.

“I want you and dad to come out when the baby’s due.” Jane automatically requests, just like you have been present for the others. She knows it’s a given, but you also don’t push and want her to call the shots.

“If you want us there, consider it done.” You hadn’t missed the births of your first two grandchildren and you certainly wouldn’t miss the third.

“I do.” Jane grins. “I think this might be the last one, from us anyway.”

“And three is a wonderful number. You’ll always be busy and you’ll have a house full of love for a very long time to come.” The way she just radiates happiness doesn’t make the wheels turning in her mind, though. You’re her mother. You taught those wheels which direction to move in. “But go easy on your brother, okay honey? He’s doing amazingly at the restaurant and he’s happy there.”

“I won’t say a word.” She promises. “I’m just worried about him.”

“I know, honey.” Spending half your lifetime always worried about your children because you love them means you have complete sympathy for that. “But he’ll find who he wants to be with. Soulmate or otherwise.”

“You’re right. I know.” Jane looks over at where Jackson is talking to Kayce’s grandparents and smiles. “As long as he’s happy.”

******

It’s that evening when you park the truck on the hill on the east side of the property, absorbing the last of the August sunshine as you both step out of the cab to visit Abigail and Timmy. It’s almost like going to see an old friend after so many years of this, and you still take Jack’s hand in yours to give it a supportive squeeze before stepping up to the matching headstones.

There is now a bench off to the side, allowing for a lengthier visit, or for Jack to sit down if his back is sore. “Hey, sweetheart.” Jack smiles as he sees how neatly Kayce has kept the family plot. He and Jane had taken over the flower gardens planted around the two headstones since Aiden wasn’t able to come out as often as he had when he was a younger man. “Told you that we’d be back.”

He says it every time, as though Abigail was there raising an eyebrow in surprise to see him, and you always chuckle a little. “Brought you a daisy,” you murmur as you put the flower down - your own tradition that has never faltered. “And some news.”

“Of course you’re gunna tell on me.” Jack teases, although he’s very aware of what news she’s bringing. “Timmy, you’re bein’ good for your momma, aren’t ya?” He asks, his heart aching like a tiny little arrow pierced it at the thought of his first baby boy.

Sometimes over the years, you could have sworn that a breeze came at just the right time to be an answer, or that you felt a flash of cold even in the August heat. Sometimes you could have bet your life on hearing a faraway voice. But it’s always a comfort to be here for your visit. “Of course he is,” you nod, squeezing Jack’s hand.

“I know.” Jack murmurs softly. “Wish I coulda seen what kind of man he woulda become.”

“He’d be thick as thieves with his brother and sister, and a mountain for his nephews to climb on, just like Jackson.” Of course Timmy would be older by now – outgrown the nickname and become Tim or Timothy – but you can’t help picturing him the same age as your own two kids.

“Yes he would have.” Jack chuckles and closes his eyes, imagining it as he holds your hand.

"Not a whole lot has changed this year, Abby." You've taken to speaking to Abigail so conversationally that sometimes you slip a little and call her Abby like an old friend. "But Janie just let the family know that she's expecting again. It'll be all any of us talk about for the next seven months."

“We’re getting older too.” Jack admits, feeling his age today for some reason. He’s lived twice the years without his first wife and son than he had with Abby. “Slower. You’d laugh at my groans getting up.”

"He sounds like a creaky mattress," you tease, imagining that you can hear the sound of a laugh in the wind.

“It’s what happens when you put my body through the rigors of being an agent for so long.” Jack rolls his eyes but he’s grinning at you. “Still think both of you would be given me hell if you knew one another.”

"I have no doubt." Lifting your connected hands, you press a kiss to Jack's cracked knuckles. There’s more time spent, laughter shared and small snippets of life from the Statesman grounds. Nearly an hour passes before you say your goodbyes and Jack leads you back to the truck.

"Gets harder to get into this thing every year," you laugh, letting your frustration at having to hoist yourself into the tall truck roll off your shoulders instead of getting upset about it. Approaching old age is a privilege that you don't take lightly.

“We might have to get one of those trucks with the fold down steps.” Jack snorts, smirking at you.

“Or convince our daughter to have one vehicle on the ranch that is less than five feet off the damn ground,” you huff good-naturedly. “I might never have been an agent, but I’ve still done a number on my knees.”

“All that runnin’ around in the kitchen.” Jack pats your knee fondly and looks at you before he starts the truck up. “I love you, sugar.”

“I love you, too, honey.” It’s not as easy as it used to be to lean over and give him a kiss, but you still manage it. “Let’s go back home and see the kids.”

“Yes ma’am.” He smiles softly and puts the truck in gear after he starts it. “Been thinking about maybe sneaking you off to the old foreman’s cabin.” Jack hums playfully. “Since it’s empty now.”

“Oh yeah?” The suggestion makes you chuckle, so glad that the attraction between you has never waned. “We could do that.”

“Yeah.” He might not be able to set a pace that completely wrecks you or pushes your – no longer needed – IUD out of place, be he can still make you shake in pleasure.

You hum, watching him as he drives back down the hill toward the main house. "I guess I know what we're doing tomorrow then."

“Still not too old to chase you around the bedroom.” Jack teases, winking at you playfully. His dark hair is nearly white and his craggy wrinkles are much deeper than they had been when you met, but he’s still the same cowboy.

Kissing the back of his hand again, you sit back in your seat and chuckle softly. "I sure as hell hope not. Though I don't know how fast I'm up to running these days anyway."

“It’s been a good day.” The setting sun off to the west is always a view he has loved, going back to when he was just a little thing running around this land. “The perfect birthday.”

"You say that every year." With varying degrees of sarcasm at certain times, of course. But today he seems as sincere as ever. And he's right – at least this time. It really has been a fairly perfect day.

“I mean it to.” He insists. “I’m a blessed man, sugar.”

"You're just excited to have a new grandbaby," you tease, giving his hand a squeeze. Of course you believe him - that he loves his life and feels blessed by it - but you also know for damn sure that a good part of his giddiness comes from that good news. As it should. Being a grandparent agrees with Jack.

“Of course I’m excited to have a new grandbaby.” Jack huffs. “I never expected to have a baby for the longest time, let along three grandbabies. Especially not with another soulmate. I’m damn blessed by you.”

That softens you and you lean against Jack's shoulder as he drives. "I love you, too, honey."

The silence between you is soft, welcomed like a warm blanket. So much time together had been spent that he can almost hear your thoughts. “When we find out what they are having, I want to see what kind of specialty dessert you’re gonna make for the restaurant.” Every one of the kids and grandkids have their own dessert that’s featured during their birthday month.

"Janie said she's been craving onions." Both of you chuckle as he pulls the truck into the driveway of the main house. "So I don't know if it will be a dessert this time. Maybe a tart or an onion tarte tatin."

“Interesting.” Jack chuckles. “If it’s a little girl, she’s gonna be a spitfire.”

"Because would be so unusual for a Daniels." The expression on your face is nothing short of amused. All of you are well aware that spitfire is a description that could apply to anyone in your family.

“Absolutely.” He agrees. “We’re just so…boring.” His eyes slide over to watch your reaction. “No passion.”

"None." You shake your head as solemnly as you can manage, barely keeping your face schooled into something serious. "We are a complete blank canvas. No emotions or opinions whatsoever."

“That’s us.” His chuckles can’t be contained now, rolling out freely as both of you describe everything the Daniels family is not.

"Come on, my love." Unbuckling your seatbelt and stretching, you lean over the center console again to kiss him. "I want to cuddle up with my passionless husband and watch a movie with our kids before bed."

“Sounds like the perfect ending to the best day.” Jack hums, counting his blessings for how lucky he is.

******

In the years since Jack had died, it hadn't made any sense to stay in Louisville. Working the line – or even front of house – at the restaurant was too physical to be sustainable for you and the place was running brilliantly in Jackson's capable hands. It turned out that his soulmate really was a Statesman agent, and you had watched your son take on much the same life that you had lived happily, with his husband.

Retirement had given you options, of course, but you hadn't wanted to be apart from Jack, so you had readily become a full-time grandma on the ranch in Montana. Every day saw another trip to the cemetery on the hill and spending time with your growing grandchildren. Six years went by almost in the blink of an eye, except for the ache of missing your soulmate. That never seemed to dissipate no matter how many wonderful memories you held on to. It lived in your heart each day to be swallowed down like a bittersweet pill, until the day that you had laid down for an afternoon nap and closed your eyes for the very last time.

“Hello sugar.” Jack’s smile is brilliant, young. The lines old age had given him are smooth, the dark spots on his skin clear, his stooped posture straight as he stands in front of you, looking just as hale and hearty as the day he had met you. Holding out his hand, he helps you up from the bed and pulls you into his arms. “I have missed you. So much, but I’ve been watchin’ over you.”

“Jack.” When you can practically jump up out of the bed and into his arms, there is no question of what’s happened. The moment holds only the barest pain, knowing what you’re leaving behind, but the joy you feel at being reunited with Jack completely outweighs it. “Honey, I missed you.”

“I was with you every step of the way.” Jack promises, right before he presses his lips to yours in a kiss that has been sorely missed in the past six years. Watching you and ghosting a kiss over your skin isn’t the same as you knowing it’s him.

“What happens now?” If you had ever worried that you would feel fear in this moment, that worry is soothed instantly by the fact that it’s Jack here to show you what comes next. Or maybe this is all it is, and kissing him really is your own private heaven like you always said.

“Well…sugar, there’s someone that wants to meet you.” Jack murmurs, pulling away and looking behind him with an equally brilliant smile.

“Finally.” A sweet, soft voice has a hint of a happy giggle in it. Abigail steps forward, looking beautiful and healthy although she is not rounded with child. She had appeared to Jack as she had been before the pregnancy. “I have so much to thank you for.”

“Abigail!” There is no question of who this is – you had seen so many pictures of her in your life that you recognize her as an old friend as the two of you fall into a deep embrace. “I didn’t think— maybe I should have— I’m so glad to finally meet you.” Though you can feel sobs shake you a little, there is no sadness. It’s more of a powerful wave of relief that washes over you in this moment.

“I wanted to come. I needed to make sure you know how much I appreciate you.” There’s no jealousy, no bitterness that you spent more time with Jack than she had. There is nothing but joy and elation at finally greeting the woman who has shown her so much kindness and respect. Abigail pulls back and smiles at you while Jack watches the exchange.

“I don’t know what to say,” you admit, feeling a little overwhelmed by the moment. Without fear, you’re left to simply adjust to whatever this next step is. “I’m just glad it’s the two of you here.”

Nodding, she steps back and allows Jack to take your hand. “Sugar, we will always be here.” He promises, and points with his other hand to the side. “And we can always watch over the kids and grandkids.”

You nod, taking Jack’s hand firmly in yours before reaching for Abigail with your other. Though you had never expected her to come, it’s an enormous comfort that she’s here. “I’m ready.”

Jack grins at you and winks. “Ready to go down another rabbit hole with me, sugar?” He asks, overjoyed that he gets to spend eternity with both you and Abigail. His soulmates.

“As long as I get to be with you, we can go anywhere you like.” It’s what you hoped for, when you thought of this moment, and the fact that it’s come true means you’re ready for anything.

“Then let’s get this train a movin’.” Jack squeezes your hand. “Heaven awaits.”

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A/N: Once again. @split-n-splice said two words to me, and here we are. Enjoy another installment of The Watermelon Saga.

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It was with both a sense of pride and a great weariness that Drakken approached the oven that afternoon when the timer went off, indicating his newest genius creation was complete. Potholders in hand, he closed his eyes as the steam hit his face and then carefully pulled out the two bread pans, one in each hand. He hastily extracted the moist loaves and set them to cool on a wire rack, sighing at the sight of the abnormally-colored bread.

He grimaced and set his hands on his hips as he stared at his creations. He couldn't apply the glaze until they had cooled. But he had known this of course, and so while waiting he continued in preparing the rest of the sumptuous morsels that he had designed for one purpose alone.

The fruit dehydrator was nearing the end of its cycle, and he hummed to himself as he got out the blender, his citrus squeezer, can opener, and all of the many ingredients he would need for the rest of the meal he had designed. It was with a heavy sigh that he lifted the key ingredient from its place of honor at the center of the dining table and brought it back to the cutting board. He surveyed the personal-sized watermelon with a shake of his head before he picked up his largest knife and sliced it in half.

He didn't dare speak to even his mother about Shego's pregnancy cravings, but he suspected she was unique in her obsession with the one single food.

Before Shego had turned acquiring more and more of the watery fruit into the primary focus of their lives, he had used to enjoy watermelon. The sticky sweet juices dribbling down his chin had been a staple at summer picnics since his childhood, the race to enjoy every last drop before the ants could sneak their share a special memory carried into the future at evil family gatherings. But now even the sight of the melons made his stomach turn, and so he'd developed his own unique method of coping.

If the majority of his generous reward for saving the world was to be spent purchasing watermelons for his pregnant wife, then he was going to make the most of it. And that meant experimenting in the kitchen.

He carefully scooped out one half of the personal-sized melon and put the contents in the blender, leaving about an inch of the fruit intact inside the rind. He then added a generous squeeze of fresh lime to the blender and opened up a can of coconut milk to pour in as well.

The timer on the fruit dehydrator dinged just as he was about to push start on the blender, and he hurried to divide perhaps his most useful creation between a plate to serve to Shego and into plastic bags to save for later.

When he returned to start the blender, he found his good humor returning. He had always taken pride in presenting top quality creations to his wife, and if she was craving watermelon, he may as well introduce her to more refined choices with the fruit. Ever since he had met her she'd been the microwave dinner type, not lacking in kitchen skills but low in interest and enthusiasm. She had benefited from his passion and desire for world-class cuisine from the time she was just his side-kick, and being able to tell her that each and every thing that came out of the kitchen was his own recipe was the best part of cooking. Next to her smile of enjoyment, of course.

The slushie finished, he poured it from the blender back into the hollowed-out half of the personal-sized watermelon and then carefully set the completed beverage in the freezer to chill. He checked the bread, and then went back to the other half of the watermelon he'd ignored to prepare the rest of the meal he'd invented.

Cutting the ripe, red fruit into even cubes took no time at all, but what took slightly more precision was forming tiny mozzarella balls from the fresh cheese he'd made earlier that day. After uncovering the bowl on the counter, he pulled small pinches one at a time from the soft, white mass swimming in whey and rolled them between his palms until they were just smaller than each watermelon cube. When he had nearly two dozen, he moved on to carefully folding thin ribbons of prosciutto to balance with the sweet and creamy richness of the cheese.

It was a tedious effort, but he found himself fully at ease with the task, enjoying the challenge of finding things that paired deliciously with his new least-favorite fruit. And above all, knowing it would please Shego.

Before long he had a tray prepared with three plates, the watermelon cubes with mozzarella and prosciutto arranged into a heart on the largest one with green toothpicks holding each hors d'oeuvre together. A small tea plate to its left held a generous serving of the watermelon jerky that the dehydrator had produced, and Drakken smiled at its bright red color as he set the chilled slushie behind it and added a two-toned green striped straw, a spoon, a slice of lime, and some shaved coconut to the top of the drink served cleverly inside the watermelon rind.

One plate on the tray remained empty, and Drakken rubbed his hands gleefully as he turned back to the finally-cooled bread. Its color was also a vibrant red, and he set one loaf upon the plate and then with two large squeeze bottles added the finishing touch. From one bottle came a pink, strawberry glaze that he zig-zagged across the top of the loaf in thin stripes. Then filling the spaces between, from the second bottle came a generous portion of green kiwi glaze adding that necessary aesthetic to what was of course, a watermelon-themed treat.

He carefully cut a few slices of the loaf and arranged them on the plate, humming in satisfaction at the tiny dark chocolate chips that studded the moist bread like watermelon seeds.

Everything was perfect. And he couldn't help the smile that spread across his face as he carried the tray down to their bedroom where Shego was waiting with the morning sickness that plagued her interminably.

"Oh Dumpling!" he sang as he strode through the door, head held high in pride. "I have something for you!"

From beneath a mass of raven hair, verdant eyes blinked at him within a sea of pale green skin. Drakken hummed happily as he crossed the room while Shego slowly sat up in the bed, wincing in pain and looking deeply distracted.

It was their daily existence now, she rarely feeling well enough to get out of bed, and he strove to make everything about the pregnancy more comfortable for her until the morning sickness eventually...hopefully...abated. Nearly five months in, and it hadn't. But nevertheless, they carried on.

Drakken had set the tray aside while helping prop up pillows behind Shego's back to make sitting up more comfortable, and when she was finally situated, he set the breakfast tray across her knees and tucked it in close to the small swell of her belly. He gave her a moment to survey what he'd brought before he began explaining.

"It's watermelon, fresh mozzarella, and prosciutto..." he began, indicating the heart he'd shaped out of the hors d'oeuvres on the largest plate. He realized at that moment he could have piled the watermelon jerky in the center of the heart, but he could always do that the next time. "The slushie has coconut and lime, and the bread has chocolate chips and a strawberry and kiwi glaze."

It was difficult to contain his bubbles of excitement as he refrained from explaining every detail about his creations, and he watched Shego's exhausted face for any hint of approval as he continued.

"And this...this one is going to be the best. This is watermelon jerky," he said, lifting up a piece of the dehydrated fruit. "And I made an entire melon's worth, so we can bring some with us whenever we go out, and you'll always have watermelon to snack on."

A small light came to Shego's eyes then, and Drakken watched her swallow slowly as she carefully plucked one of the cubes of watermelon with its cheese and meat out of the heart he'd arranged. He rubbed his hands eagerly as she put the entire morsel in her mouth, chewing with a painful slowness that he knew was due to the never-ending nausea. When she finally swallowed the bite and then washed it down with a sip of the slushie, he couldn't help himself any longer.

"Well?" he asked eagerly. It was all he could do to not plead with her to try the jerky and bread, but he couldn't be selfish. It was about giving her as much comfort and happiness as possible while her body seemed bent on betraying her while it grew the new life they had created together.

"Actually..."

Everything in Drakken seized.

"I'm not really feeling watermelon... I'm feeling like something...salty."

Drakken forced the smile to stay on his face.

"The prosciutto—"

"Saltier," Shego said emphatically, finally looking at him. "Something like...mmh...pickles!"

Drakken's cheeks hurt as he held the smile and hoped it remained in his eyes.

"P-Pickles?" he said through clenched teeth.

"But not those big sweet ones that are used in relish. Something else...oh, those little gherkins you eat!"

Drakken felt his eye twitching as Shego described everything special about his beloved gherkins: their adorable size, the perfect crunch when one bites into them, the overwhelming tart and salty sensation that fills the mouth...

He licked his lips in desire even as his heart sank. He'd had dreams of her tiring of watermelon, as the sickly sweet fruit now consumed his life. But to have it replaced with his gherkins... He knew he wouldn't get to taste a single one for months.

All of a sudden he realized that Shego had stopped talking, and he refocused to find her looking at him expectantly and a bit impatiently.

"Well?" she said, and he realized she expected him to immediately provide for her new craving.

When he opened his mouth to speak, he found it dry.

"I...I'll go get you some," he said, smiling weakly.

"Wait."

His eyes widened expectantly.

"Someone's gotta eat this," she said, gesturing to the large platter of food.

Drakken felt ill. He nodded obediently and picked up a piece of the watermelon jerky. The thought alone of eating watermelon turned his stomach, but the scent was worse. And when the too-sweet fruit hit his tongue, the flavor even more concentrated from being dehydrated, he wanted to vomit. But he forced a smile and chewed it diligently as Shego watched him.

"Mmmm!" he proclaimed in false delight as he continued chewing, hoping she'd buy it. He desperately wanted a drink to wash the taste out of his mouth, but the only beverage around was the watermelon slushie. When finally he slipped the last of the fruit in his mouth, she nodded in approval, and he hoped he could get away with feeding the rest of the platter to the henchmen when he went to get her his pickles.

He was silently plotting how many gherkins he could possibly eat and hide away for himself from each jar without her noticing, when a familiar laugh startled him back to awareness.

"Drakken."

"I...I'm sure I'll be able to feast for days on all of this!" he said brightly, fighting off nausea with each word.

"I'm kidding."

He stared at her. "Wh-What...?"

"I'm just kidding. This is amazing," Shego said, grabbing a piece of the jerky and ripping the fibers apart with her front teeth.

Everything inside of Drakken uncoiled in relief, and he collapsed onto the bed next to her, willing his salivary glands to operate faster so he could be rid of the heinous flavor.

"Shego," he said, feeling his heart pound.

"This is the best bread I've ever had!" she said as she chewed.

"Shego," he repeated, peering up at her from the mattress as his stomach turned and his nerve endings tingled with anxiety.

"Come on, Drakken. I've gotta do something for fun while I'm stuck in bed," she said with a smirk just before she took a long drink of the slushie.

"Can you have fun...without making me sick too?" Drakken complained, slowly shifting to sit up next to her.

"It was one piece of watermelon, it won't kill you."

"I'm not sure about that," he said worriedly as he cuddled up next to her, tilting his head back and taking slow, deep breaths.

"Here," Shego said, and Drakken looked down to see her offering him a piece of prosciutto and mozzarella without the juicy red fruit cube.

"The cheese touched the watermelon," he complained.

"You'll live."

He grumbled slightly but accepted the palette-cleanser, and he felt instant relief as the salty and milky flavors replaced that which he hated so much.

Shego's head leaning against his shoulder brought him back to awareness again, and as his queasiness began to subside he noted her sickly pallor and how she still held herself stiffly even as she enjoyed the meal. He set a hand over her belly.

"How are you feeling?"

"Better, thanks to you."

He watched in silence as Shego alternated between each sampling on the tray, clearly enjoying everything he had prepared. He kissed her temple and then rested his head against hers, ignoring the scent of the fruit as he realized he'd accomplished exactly what he'd intended. Shego was thrilled with his creations, so much so she'd felt well enough to tease him.

That brought another thought back to his mind, and he cleared his throat before speaking cautiously.

"Uhm... Shego?"

"Mmh?" she answered, her mouth full of the moist bread.

"You don't...really want my gherkins, do you?"

She turned to kiss him, her lips reddened from the watermelon juice, and Drakken forced himself not to gag on the taste.

"If I say yes?"

Drakken blinked and forced a smile. He could make the best of it. He'd do just as he'd done with the melons and come up with things that elevated the gherkins to more than they already were. And it would be all the easier, considering he wouldn't choke each time he tasted a recipe.

"Drakken."

"Sorry, I can go get you some if you—"

"I don't want your gherkins."

"Oh. Oh, thank you, Shego!"

He gradually relaxed and watched her as she nibbled at the jerky again, humming in contentment. It was an intense relief to see her happy and alert as opposed to the writhing in bed or holding her face over a bucket that had been the norm of the pregnancy thus far. After a moment, she kissed his cheek before nestling her head back against his shoulder.

"I hope you like it," he couldn't help but say as he gently rubbed her belly.

She plopped the single watermelon cube she'd separated into her mouth and then snuggled closer to him. The smile she gave him melted the last of his discomfort, and he remembered all over again why he had worked so hard.

"Drakken..." she said softly, setting her hand atop his. "This is more than enough."

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The various factors that cause excess oil production, home remedies in treating excess oil and latest treatments in dealing with excess oily skin

There are numerous factors that can cause the skin to accumulate too much oil from sebaceous glands. Some of the factors are:

genetics,

changes in hormones during pregnancy and menstrual cycles in women

increased level of stress,

excessive consumption of dairy products,

smoking,

alcohol consumption,

skipping the mositurizer

inadequate sleep

high levels of humidity,

use of wrong skin products,

certain medications like birth control pills,

over washing of the face,

pollution,

large skin pores tend to produce more oil

Tips to minimize excess oil production:

Avoid creamy and sticky skin lotions

Avoid smoking

Get the right amount of rest each night

Eating a healthy and balanced diet

Use water based skin products

Wash face at least twice a day

Use lukewarm water for washing face

Use sunscreen lotion

Gently exfoliate your skin

Manage your stress levels

Use makeup products that is suited for oily skin

Remove your makeup before going to sleep

Maintain good hygiene

Use of oil-based shampoos and cleansers

Use light, oil free moisturizer

Avoid irritating skin products

You can use coconut oil to reduce the overall level of grease on you face

Apply aloe vera gel and gently massage. Wash off after 15-20 min

Use cleansers which contain salicylic acid

Apply multani mitti face mask at least twice a week

Milk, turmeric and besan face mask

Maintain a healthy diet

Use good toners

Drink plenty of water

Use oil free and perfume free face wash

One of the major benefits of oily skin is that, those with oil skin may not show signs of aging as quickly as those with dry skin.

Anoo’s provides excellent treatments to deal with excess oil condition. Its board-certified dermatologist understands the requirements of the client and would create a treatment plan tailored to suit their skin’s needs. All the treatments can be done on both men and women. Results may vary from person to person.

Advanced Treatments for excess oil at Anoo’s:

Deep skin therapy

Chemical peels

Spa oil control treatments

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10 Best Hair Oils for Hair Growth in India - Cossouq

We've conducted and completed a lot of research, then compiled our top choices from the top oil for hair growth. We give you the most comprehensive and useful details. If you're planning to purchase an additional one for yourself, examine our top picks to help you make the best choice. They are highly suggested hair growth oils and are worth a look before purchasing the latest one.

It will assist you in deciding which oil for hair growth you wish to purchase logically. Let's look at the top hair oils in India in various categories that include the most effective overall price, the most effective Ayurvedic, and more.

Best Hair Growth Oils In India

Hair oil is among the most effective natural treatments for hair care, enhancing the smoothness, shine, nutrition and hair growth rate. There are various top products for hair growth available from various brands, and each has its advantages, ingredients, and uses. You can also purchase the best hair growth oils on the internet from well-known brands or buy the most effective products from local stores. It's your choice.

Hair oils are an essential element of our routine. It is possible to apply them directly on your scalp or mixed into shampoo to make a thick lather. The most effective hair oils are made up of organic ingredients like coconut oil, olive oil, Jojoba oil, almond oil, and so on. They penetrate the root of your hair follicles and nourish the hair by nourishing them from the inside. This promotes the growth of healthy hair.

Which Oil Is Best For Hair Growth?

Hair loss could be caused by various reasons, such as hormonal changes, genetics, diet, stress and environmental factors. The most frequent reason for lost hair in men is called male pattern baldness, also known as Alopecia areata. The condition affects around 50% of males older than 40. Women can experience hair loss as they age, but it's more likely caused by the birth of a child or pregnancy.

List of Top 10 Hair Growth Oils

WOW Skin Science Onion Black Seed Hair Oil

Wow Amazing Skin Science Onion Black hair oil made of seeds is an incredible natural product that can give your hair an attractive shine and protect hair from damage caused by chemicals or heat styling treatments. This exclusive formula includes a mixture of natural oils, including avocado oil, olive oil, coconut oil and Jojoba oil.

Product Features: -

It protects hair from chemical and heat styling tools.

Helps prevent breaking and split ends.

Moisturizes and conditions hair.

It leaves hair shiny and silky.

Mamaearth Onion Hair Oil

MamaEarth Onion Hair Oil is an organic hair oil made of all-natural ingredients, including onion juice, olive oil, vitamin E, and rosemary extract. The result? Shiny, soft locks which are easy to maintain.

Product Features: -

It hydrates and protects your hair.

Hair - Suitable for any hair type.

A little bit gentle for daily use.

There are no parabens or sulfates.

- Vegan friendly.

Indulgeo Essentials Onion Pepper Hair Oil

Indulgeo Essentials is a distinctive hair oil made from organic ingredients like onions, garlic, pepper, and rosemary. The fragrant oil gets deep into your scalp and locks, leaving your hair feeling soft and well-nourished.

Product Features: - Highly aromatic oil.

- Deep penetration.

Conditions and nourishes.

- Helps to prevent breakage.

Moisturizes and helps protect.

Hair is left silky and shiny.

Khadi Essentials Khadi Red Onion Hair Oil

Khadi's natural hair oil is composed of 100 100% pure neem and vera extracts, which are well-known for their incredible qualities to help encourage healthier hair growth. Wheat germ oil used in this product can help strengthen your hair's roots and stimulate hair growth. This is a great conditioner for both women and men.

Product Benefits Helps prevent the growth of dandruff and keep your scalp healthy.

Moisturizes and conditions your hair.

It contains neem and other extracts that are well-known for their ability to stimulate hair growth.

Ideal for all types of hair, including curly, straight or wavy.

Vagad's Khadi Amla And Bhringraj Mineral Free Oil

Vagad's Khadi Amala and Bhringraj mineral-free oil is a herbal product utilized for centuries as a natural cure for many health issues. The oil is made using the seeds from the amla and bhringraj plants. The oil is pure and does not contain any chemicals or preservatives.

Product Features: - The oil is a natural herbal.

- No side effects.

Excellent for skin care.

Improves general health.

Non-toxic.

Children are safe.

It is easy to apply.

Himalaya Hair Oil

Himalaya Hair Oil is an oil-based treatment for hair that aids in nourishing your scalp and hair. The product is made up of natural oils such as almond, coconut olive, sesame seeds, olive, and castor bean oils. This oil-based hair treatment is suitable for use as a leave-in conditioner, shampoo or.

Product Features: - It helps to replenish your hair and scalp.

It is a natural oil that includes coconut almonds, olives, sesame seeds, and castor beans.

It can be used as a leave-in conditioner or shampoo.

Biotique Hair Oil

Biotique Hair Oil is an organic hair oil made of only natural ingredients. The oil is packed with essential oils stimulating the scalp and encouraging healthier hair growth. This product leaves your hair soft and smooth. It also smells fresh and fresh.

Product Features: - 100% Natural Ingredients

-Soothing Organic Essential Oils

Helps stimulate your scalp and encourages healthy hair growth

-Smells Fresh

Bare Minimum Ayurvedic Hair Growth Oil

Bare Minimum oil is an ayurvedic growth oil that encourages healthy hair growth. It is made up of natural ingredients such as Aloe Vera extract, Neem Leaf Extract, Ashwagandha roots extract, Amla Fruit Extract, etc. The extracts are renowned for boosting hair growth and stopping premature graying.

Product Features: - Aids in the prevention of premature graying.

- Promotes healthy hair growth.

- Contains natural ingredients.

It is suitable for all kinds of hair.

Non-greasy formula.

Organic India Virgin Coconut Oil

Organic India Virgin Coconut Oil is made from coconut kernels that are carefully picked from the trees and then processed without using chemicals or added ingredients. The oil is cold-pressed and is free of preservatives. The product is completely organic and has no artificial ingredients.

Product Specifications :- The product is pure and natural.

There are no preservatives.

- Contains no artificial ingredients.

Cold-pressed.

- Non-GMO certified.

Sova Draksh & Bitter Orange Flower Luxury Hair Oil

Sova Draksh & Bitter orange flower oil is an organic hair oil specifically formulated to help nourish your scalp and hair. The unique blend of natural oils, such as almond, Jojoba and grapeseed oils, together with essential oils such as lavender, rosemary, and lemongrass, help strengthen and protect your hair. The product can be used by all hair types, including relaxed, colored, or treated with chemicals.

Product Specifications: - Suitable for any hair type, relaxed, dyed, and chemically processed.

It helps to strengthen and protect your hair.

It nourishes and conditions hair.

It is free of silicones, parabens or sulfates or petrolatum, mineral oil synthetic fragrances, synthetic colorants or preservatives.

- 100% vegetarian.

What Causes Hair Loss?

There are two kinds of hair loss: permanent and temporary. Temporary hair loss occurs as your body sheds its older hair follicles. This is usually the case during periods of rapid growth, such as puberty or following an illness. Permanent hair loss happens in the hair follicle ceases creating new hair. There are a variety of causes for permanent hair loss, including:

* Genetic predisposition

* Hormonal imbalances

* Stress

* Medications

* Chemotherapy

* Conditions like Lupus of the thyroid, diabetes and HIV/AIDS

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Discovering the Mysteries of Sage Essential Oil: An All-Inclusive Guide

In the realm of natural remedies and holistic wellness, few substances hold as much allure and potency as essential oils. Among these, Sage Essential Oil emerges as a star player, revered for its myriad benefits and versatility. Delving into the depths of its history, properties, and applications unveils a treasure trove of therapeutic potential waiting to be harnessed.

A Brief History

Sage, scientifically known as Salvia officinalis, has been cherished for centuries, not just for its culinary prowess but also for its medicinal properties. The use of sage dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans, who considered it sacred and attributed mystical powers to it. In traditional medicine, sage was employed to treat various ailments ranging from digestive issues to respiratory problems.

Extraction Process

Sage Essential Oil is extracted through steam distillation from the leaves of the sage plant. This meticulous process ensures that the oil retains its potent properties, including its characteristic earthy, herbaceous aroma and therapeutic compounds.

Key Components

The efficacy of Sage Essential Oil lies in its rich composition of bioactive compounds. These include:

Alpha-Thujone: Known for its antimicrobial properties, alpha-thujone helps combat pathogens and bacteria, making Sage Essential Oil a valuable addition to natural cleaning products.

Camphor: With its cooling and analgesic properties, camphor contributes to the oil's ability to alleviate pain and inflammation, making it a popular choice for massage blends.

1,8-Cineole: Also found in eucalyptus, this compound lends Sage Essential Oil its decongestant properties, making it beneficial for respiratory issues like colds and sinusitis.

Beta-Caryophyllene: This anti-inflammatory compound offers relief from muscle and joint discomfort, making Sage Essential Oil a valuable asset in topical pain relief formulations.

Health and Wellness Benefits

The spectrum of benefits offered by Sage Essential Oil is as diverse as it is impressive:

Respiratory Relief: Inhaling steam infused with Sage Essential Oil can provide relief from congestion, coughs, and sore throats, making it a staple during the cold and flu season.

Mental Clarity: The invigorating scent of Sage Essential Oil can sharpen focus, enhance mental clarity, and promote cognitive function, making it a valuable aid during periods of study or work.

Emotional Balance: Sage Essential Oil's earthy aroma has grounding and calming properties, helping to alleviate stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion.

Skin Health: When diluted appropriately, Sage Essential Oil can be used topically to address various skin concerns, including acne, eczema, and dermatitis, thanks to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Digestive Aid: Sage Essential Oil can help alleviate digestive discomfort, reduce bloating, and stimulate appetite when used in aromatherapy or diluted and massaged onto the abdomen.

Application Methods

Harnessing the power of Sage Essential Oil is remarkably simple:

Aromatherapy: Diffuse Sage Essential Oil in your living or work space to purify the air and promote a sense of calm and focus.

Topical Use: Dilute Sage Essential Oil with a carrier oil like coconut or jojoba oil and apply it to the skin to address specific concerns or enjoy a relaxing massage.

Steam Inhalation: Add a few drops of Sage Essential Oil to a bowl of hot water, cover your head with a towel, and inhale deeply to relieve respiratory congestion.

Precautions

While Sage Essential Oil offers numerous benefits, it's essential to exercise caution:

Dilution: Always dilute Sage Essential Oil with a carrier oil before applying it to the skin to avoid irritation or sensitization.

Pregnancy and Children: Pregnant women and young children should consult a healthcare professional before using Sage Essential Oil.

Sensitivity: Individuals with sensitive skin or respiratory conditions should perform a patch test or consult a healthcare professional before using Sage Essential Oil.

At Norex Flavours, we believe that exceptional culinary experiences begin with exceptional ingredients. As purveyors of premium flavor extracts and essential oils, we are dedicated to providing chefs, food manufacturers, and enthusiasts with the finest ingredients sourced from around the globe. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we invite you to explore our extensive range of products and discover the essence of culinary excellence.

Our Products

At the heart of our offering lies a diverse array of flavor extracts and essential oils, meticulously crafted to elevate your creations to new heights. Among our signature offerings are:

Cinnamon Bark Oil: Harness the warm, spicy notes of cinnamon with our exquisite cinnamon bark oil. Sourced from the finest cinnamon trees, our oil imparts a rich, aromatic flavor that adds depth and complexity to a variety of dishes, from baked goods to savory sauces.

Pineapple Essence: Transport your taste buds to tropical paradise with our tantalizing pineapple essence. Bursting with the sweet, tangy flavor of ripe pineapple, our essence is perfect for adding a touch of sunshine to desserts, beverages, and savory dishes alike.

Rose Oil: Indulge your senses with the delicate floral notes of our premium rose oil. Extracted from the petals of the finest roses, our oil imbues dishes with a subtle, sophisticated flavor and aroma, making it an ideal choice for confections, teas, and perfumed desserts.

Quality Assurance

At Norex Flavours, quality is our top priority. We work tirelessly to ensure that each of our products meets the highest standards of purity, potency, and freshness. From sourcing raw materials from trusted suppliers to rigorous quality control processes, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to deliver excellence.

Innovation and Customization

We understand that every culinary creation is unique, which is why we offer a range of innovative solutions to meet our customers’ specific needs. Whether you’re looking for a bespoke flavor blend, a custom formulation, or assistance with product development, our team of experts is here to help. With our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies, we can bring your culinary vision to life with precision and flair.

Customer Satisfaction

At Norex Flavours, we are committed to providing exceptional service and support to our customers at every step of their journey. From prompt order processing and reliable shipping to responsive customer care, we strive to exceed expectations and earn your trust and loyalty.

Discover the Norex Difference

Join the ranks of renowned chefs, leading food manufacturers, and discerning home cooks who trust Norex Flavours to enhance their culinary creations. With our unparalleled selection of flavor extracts and essential oils, unwavering commitment to quality, and dedication to customer satisfaction, we are your partner in culinary excellence. Explore our products today and experience the Norex difference for yourself.

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How Much Water Should a Pregnant Woman Drink?

You already know that drinking lots of water is great for your health - really good for you. And when you're carrying a baby, it's no surprise that you need even more water. But how much water should you drink when you're pregnant? Keep reading the Baby Science IVF article to learn what fertility treatment experts say about staying hydrated during pregnancy.

Wondering how much water you should drink while pregnant?

During pregnancy, it's advised by fertility specialists like Dr. Manjunath CS, a medical director & sr. A consultant in the Department of Reproductive Medicine at Baby Science IVF Center, suggests adding 8 to 16 ounces more water per day. That typically means aiming for 8 to 12 cups daily, according to Dr. Nancy m Anitha, a women's sr. Fertility consultant expert.

Staying well-hydrated is crucial throughout pregnancy, emphasizes Nancy M. Anitha. But hitting the recommended 8 to 12 cups of water a day can be challenging, especially during the first trimester if you're battling morning sickness. Nancy M. Anitha stresses the importance of staying adequately hydrated in the third trimester to prevent issues like uterine irritability and preterm labor, and to prepare for potential blood loss during delivery.

Benefits of Staying Hydrated During Pregnancy

Drinking lots of water during pregnancy comes with numerous benefits. According to Dr. Aarthi Mani, staying hydrated supports fetal circulation and helps maintain healthy levels of amniotic fluid and blood volume. Adequate hydration also plays a role in influencing the levels of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby in the womb. Lewis says that low levels of amniotic fluid can impair fetal development and oxygenation.

Staying hydrated during pregnancy not only has health benefits but can also make you feel better overall. Dr. Aarthi Mani, dehydration raises the risk of low blood pressure, which can lead to feelings of lightheadedness and dizziness. Additionally, it increases the chances of experiencing cramping and preterm contractions. Aarthi Mani emphasizes that dehydration affects the uterus, which is a muscle, making it more susceptible to these issues.

Dr. Manjunath mentions that drinking water is also beneficial for preventing issues like constipation and urinary tract infections during pregnancy.

Is tap water safe to drink during pregnancy?

According to Dr. Manjunath CS, while tap water quality can vary by municipality, it's generally considered safe as long as it's sourced from a reliable source.

Tap water contains fluoride, which can support the development of the teeth and bones of the growing fetus." However, she notes that certain areas may have safety issues related to lead or other substances. While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates contaminants in drinking water, municipalities are obligated to publicly disclose the results of water testing. You can check the results for your area.

Dr. Anuprabha Karthik suggests, If you're concerned, you might consider purchasing a water filter to attach to your sink.

What other drinks can support hydration during pregnancy?

Are you tired of plain water? No need to worry! Here are some options to keep you hydrated during pregnancy:

Flavored or sparkling water

Non-caffeinated herbal teas

Coconut water

Diluted juices

Water with flavoring, such as lemon, lime, or orange

Anuprabha Karthik highlight, The most important thing is to avoid consuming lots of high-sugar beverages. Additionally, it's crucial to limit caffeine intake during pregnancy. The Baby Science IVF fertility clinics in India suggests consuming no more than 200 milligrams per day. Lewis adds, Caffeinated beverages can contribute to dehydration, so they don't offer the same benefits as drinking water.

Not sure if you're drinking enough water? Dr. Manjunath suggests checking the color of your urine. "If you're well-hydrated, urine will appear very light yellow to clear and be odorless," she explains. "However, if you haven't been drinking enough water, urine will appear dark yellow or amber and have a more noticeable odor."

if you're struggling to meet your hydration needs, it's important to discuss this with best fertility centers in India Baby Science IVF. We provide personalized recommendations to assist you. In the meantime, keep hydrating!

Please note: The Bump and its content, including materials and information, are not meant to provide medical or health advice or diagnosis, and should not be relied upon as such. It's important to always consult with a qualified physician or health professional regarding your individual circumstances.

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How To Grow Your Nail Fast

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Nails are not just a fashion statement; they also reflect our overall health. Understanding the dynamics of nail growth can empower you to nurture healthier, faster-growing nails. Let's delve into the science behind nail growth and explore effective strategies to accelerate it.

Introduction

A. Understanding Nail Growth

Nails, composed of a protein called keratin, are primarily dead cells that serve to protect the sensitive skin underneath. Despite being inert, they grow at a modest pace, typically around 1/8 inch per month. However, various factors can influence this rate, both positively and negatively.

Factors Affecting Nail Growth

A. Nutrition

Nutrition plays a pivotal role in nail health and growth. Adequate intake of essential vitamins and minerals, particularly biotin, vitamin C, and iron, promotes stronger and faster-growing nails.

B. Hydration

Moisture is crucial for maintaining nail flexibility and preventing brittleness. Ensure you stay well-hydrated to support optimal nail growth.

C. Hormones

Hormonal fluctuations, such as those occurring during puberty, pregnancy, or menopause, can impact nail growth rates. Balancing hormone levels through proper nutrition and lifestyle choices may help mitigate these effects.

D. Health Conditions

Certain health conditions like thyroid disorders and psoriasis can hinder nail growth. Managing underlying health issues is essential for promoting healthy nail growth.

Tips for Faster Nail Growth

A. Maintain a Balanced Diet

A diet rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals is vital for promoting nail growth. Incorporate foods like eggs, nuts, leafy greens, and fruits to support nail health.

B. Stay Hydrated

Drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep your nails hydrated and flexible. Dehydration can lead to dry, brittle nails that are prone to breakage.

C. Protect Your Nails

Avoid subjecting your nails to excessive trauma or chemicals. Wear gloves while doing household chores or gardening to prevent damage.

D. Practice Good Nail Care Habits

Keep your nails clean and trimmed to prevent bacteria buildup and breakage. Use a gentle nail file to shape your nails and avoid rough edges.

E. Consider Supplements

Supplements containing biotin, collagen, and other nail-strengthening ingredients may help support faster nail growth. Consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new supplement regimen.

Home Remedies for Faster Nail Growth

A. Coconut Oil

Massage warm coconut oil into your nails and cuticles to nourish and strengthen them. Its moisturizing properties can promote healthier nail growth.

B. Olive Oil

Olive oil is rich in antioxidants and vitamin E, which can help repair and strengthen brittle nails. Soak your nails in warm olive oil for 10-15 minutes to reap its benefits.

C. Lemon Juice

The acidic nature of lemon juice can help whiten nails and prevent yellowing. Mix lemon juice with warm water and soak your nails in the solution for a few minutes to brighten them.

D. Horsetail Extract

Horsetail extract is rich in silica, a mineral that supports collagen production and nail growth. Drink horsetail tea or apply it topically to strengthen your nails.

Professional Treatments for Nail Growth

A. Nail Strengthening Treatments

Salon treatments like keratin nail treatments or gel overlays can strengthen and protect your nails, promoting faster growth.

B. Nail Growth Serums

Invest in high-quality nail growth serums containing ingredients like peptides and vitamins to nourish and stimulate nail growth.

C. Nail Extensions

Consider getting nail extensions if you struggle with nail biting or have difficulty growing your nails. Extensions provide added length and protection while your natural nails grow underneath.

Nail Growth Myths Debunked

A. Cutting Nails Makes Them Grow Faster

Contrary to popular belief, cutting nails does not affect their growth rate. Regular trimming helps prevent breakage and maintains nail health but has no impact on growth speed.

B. Gel Polish Slows Down Nail Growth

While gel polish can weaken nails if not applied and removed properly, it does not inherently slow down nail growth. Opt for gel manicures from reputable salons and give your nails breaks between treatments to prevent damage.

C. Using Nail Hardeners Improves Growth

Nail hardeners may strengthen the existing nail plate but do not directly stimulate nail growth. Focus on nourishing treatments that promote overall nail health instead.

Nail Health Tips

A. Avoid Harsh Chemicals

Limit exposure to harsh chemicals like acetone and formaldehyde, which can weaken and damage nails over time.

B. Moisturize Your Cuticles

Apply cuticle oil or cream regularly to keep your cuticles hydrated and healthy. Healthy cuticles promote stronger nail growth.

C. Limit Exposure to Water

Prolonged exposure to water, especially hot water, can weaken nails and make them more prone to breakage. Wear gloves when washing dishes or cleaning to protect your nails.

Lifestyle Changes for Healthy Nails

A. Manage Stress

Chronic stress can manifest in various ways, including brittle nails. Practice stress management techniques like meditation or yoga to support nail health.

B. Quit Smoking

Smoking can impair blood circulation, leading to slower nail growth and increased susceptibility to infections. Quitting smoking can improve nail health and overall well-being.

C. Protect Your Nails From Damage

Avoid using your nails as tools to open packages or scrape off stickers. Treat your nails gently to prevent unnecessary damage and breakage.

Patience and Consistency: Keys to Nail Growth

A. Setting Realistic Expectations

Nail growth takes time, and results may not be immediate. Set realistic goals and be patient as you nurture healthier nails.

B. Consistent Care Routine

Establish a consistent nail care routine and stick to it. Consistency is key to maintaining nail health and promoting faster growth.

Conclusion

Achieving faster nail growth requires a holistic approach encompassing proper nutrition, hydration, and nail care habits. By incorporating these tips and debunking common myths, you can nurture stronger, healthier nails that grow at their optimal pace. Remember, patience and consistency are the ultimate keys to unlocking your nail growth potential.

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Unveiling the Power of No More Scars Oil: Erase Stretch Marks Naturally

Stretch marks are a common skin concern affecting people of all ages and body types. Whether they appear due to pregnancy, growth spurts, weight fluctuations, or other factors, many individuals seek effective solutions to diminish their appearance. In the quest for smoother, more even skin, natural remedies often stand out as appealing options. Among these, No More Scars Oil has emerged as a frontrunner, offering a natural approach to erasing stretch marks and promoting skin health.

Understanding Stretch Marks: Nature's Imprint on Skin

Before delving into the efficacy of No More Scars Oil, it's crucial to grasp the nature of stretch marks. These streaks or lines on the skin typically occur when the skin is stretched rapidly due to factors like pregnancy, puberty, or rapid weight gain or loss. The sudden stretching causes the collagen and elastin fibers within the skin to break, leading to the formation of these visible marks.

The Natural Solution: No More Scars Oil

No More Scars Oil presents a natural, non-invasive approach to addressing stretch marks. Formulated with carefully selected natural ingredients, this oil is designed to nourish the skin, enhance elasticity, and fade the appearance of stretch marks over time. Unlike harsh chemicals or invasive procedures, No More Scars Oil offers a gentler alternative that works in harmony with the body's natural processes.

Key Ingredients and Their Benefits

At the heart of No More Scars Oil are powerful natural ingredients renowned for their skin-nourishing properties:

Vitamin E: Known for its antioxidant properties, Vitamin E helps to protect the skin from free radical damage and supports skin repair.

Almond Oil: Rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins, almond oil deeply moisturizes the skin, promoting elasticity and suppleness.

Jojoba Oil: With its resemblance to the skin's natural oils, jojoba oil helps to balance moisture levels and soothe dry, irritated skin.

Coconut Oil: Renowned for its moisturizing and antimicrobial properties, coconut oil supports skin health and aids in reducing inflammation.

The No More Scars Oil Experience: How It Works

Using No More Scars Oil is simple and convenient. Apply a small amount of the oil to the affected areas and massage gently into the skin until fully absorbed. For best results, it's recommended to use the oil regularly, allowing it to work its magic over time. With consistent use, many individuals have reported a visible reduction in the appearance of their stretch marks, along with softer, smoother skin.

Embrace Your Skin Journey

While stretch marks may be a natural part of life, they don't have to define your skin's story. With No More Scars Oil, you can embrace your skin journey with confidence, knowing that you're nourishing your skin with the best nature has to offer. Say goodbye to stretch marks and hello to smoother, more radiant skin, naturally.

Final Thoughts

No More Scars Oil offers a natural solution to a common skincare concern, empowering individuals to reclaim the beauty of their skin. With its carefully curated blend of natural ingredients, this oil provides an effective and gentle approach to erasing stretch marks and promoting skin health. Embrace the power of nature and discover the transformative effects of No More Scars Oil on your skin journey.

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Discover the Best Rosemary Essential Oil: Top Picks and Benefits

Introduction:

Rosemary essential oil is a versatile and popular choice in aromatherapy and natural wellness practices. Known for its refreshing aroma and potential health benefits, finding the right rosemary essential oil can enhance your well-being and elevate your self-care routine. However, with so many options available, choosing the best rosemary essential oil can be overwhelming. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know to make an informed decision.

Understanding Rosemary Essential Oil:

Origin and History: Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. Its use dates back to ancient civilizations, where it was prized for its medicinal properties.

Extraction Process: Rosemary essential oil is typically extracted through steam distillation of the plant's leaves and flowers, resulting in a concentrated liquid with the herb's distinct aroma and beneficial compounds.

Aroma and Benefits: The aroma of rosemary essential oil is herbaceous, woody, and slightly camphoraceous. It is valued for its potential to promote mental clarity, improve memory, alleviate stress, and support respiratory health.

Factors to Consider When Choosing Rosemary Essential Oil:

Purity: Look for 100% pure rosemary essential oil without any additives or synthetic ingredients. Opting for organic or wildcrafted varieties can ensure the highest quality.

Source and Sustainability: Consider the sourcing practices of the brand. Sustainable harvesting methods and ethical sourcing contribute to environmental conservation and support local communities.

Extraction Method: Steam distillation is the preferred method for extracting rosemary essential oil, as it preserves the oil's integrity and therapeutic properties.

Quality Standards: Check if the oil meets industry standards and certifications for purity and quality, such as GC/MS testing results from third-party laboratories.

Different Varieties of Rosemary Essential Oil:

Chemotypes: Rosemary essential oil comes in different chemotypes, each with unique chemical compositions and therapeutic properties. Common chemotypes include cineole, camphor, and verbenone.

Scent Profile: While all rosemary essential oils share a characteristic herbal aroma, the scent may vary slightly depending on the chemotype and growing conditions.

How to Use Rosemary Essential Oil:

Aromatherapy: Diffuse rosemary essential oil in a diffuser to create an uplifting and energizing atmosphere. It can also be added to massage oils, bath blends, or homemade cleaning products.

Topical Application: Dilute rosemary essential oil with a carrier oil like coconut or jojoba before applying it to the skin. It can be used in massage oils, hair care products, or as a spot treatment for blemishes.

Inhalation: Inhale rosemary essential oil directly from the bottle or add a few drops to a bowl of hot water for steam inhalation. This method can help clear congestion and improve respiratory function.

Safety Precautions and Considerations:

Dilution: Always dilute rosemary essential oil before applying it to the skin to avoid irritation or sensitization. The recommended dilution ratio is typically 1-3%.

Sensitivity: Some individuals may be sensitive to rosemary essential oil, especially those with sensitive skin or respiratory conditions. Perform a patch test and discontinue use if any adverse reactions occur.

Pregnancy and Medical Conditions: Consult a healthcare professional before using rosemary essential oil, especially during pregnancy or if you have underlying health concerns.

Popular Brands and Recommendations:

Research reputable brands that prioritize quality, transparency, and sustainability in their sourcing and production processes. Look for customer reviews and testimonials to gauge the effectiveness of the product.

Some well-known brands that offer high-quality rosemary essential oil include Plant Therapy, Aura Cacia, Now Foods, and Rocky Mountain Oils.

Conclusion:

Choosing the best rosemary essential oil requires careful consideration of factors such as purity, source, quality standards, and intended use. By understanding these key aspects and following safety guidelines, you can confidently incorporate rosemary essential oil into your daily routine for its aromatic and therapeutic benefits. Whether you’re seeking mental clarity, respiratory support, or simply enjoy its invigorating scent, a high-quality rosemary essential oil can be a valuable addition to your natural wellness toolkit.

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Ashwagandha Infused Oil

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Ashwagandha infused oil is a herbal preparation derived from the Ashwagandha plant (Withaniasomnifera), also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry. The oil is made by steeping Ashwagandha roots or leaves in a carrier oil, such as coconut oil or sesame oil, to extract its therapeutic properties. Ashwagandha is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine for its adaptogenic and rejuvenating properties.

Benefits:

Stress Relief: Ashwagandha is known for its adaptogenic properties, which may help the body cope with stress and reduce anxiety.

Promotes Relaxation: The oil's calming effects may aid in relaxation and support a better quality of sleep.

Joint and Muscle Health: Applying Ashwagandha oil topically may help soothe joint and muscle discomfort.

Nourishes the Scalp: When used on the scalp, Ashwagandha oil may promote hair health and nourish the roots.

Skin Care: The oil is believed to have moisturizing properties, making it suitable for nourishing the skin.

How To Use:

Topical Application: Gently massage the Ashwagandha oil onto the desired area of the body, such as joints, muscles, or the scalp.

Hair Care: Apply the oil to the scalp and massage it in, leaving it on for a few hours before washing it off with a mild shampoo.

Aromatherapy: Use the infused oil in aromatherapy by adding a few drops to a diffuser or inhaling it directly for relaxation.

Caution:

Allergic Reactions: Individuals with allergies to Ashwagandha or related plants should exercise caution and perform a patch test before applying the oil.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using Ashwagandha infused oil unless under the guidance of a healthcare professional.

Interactions with Medications: If you are taking any medications or have underlying health conditions, consult a healthcare provider before using the oil to avoid potential interactions.

External Use Only: This oil is intended for topical use only and should not be ingested.

Before using Ashwagandha infused oil for any specific health condition, it's advisable to consult a qualified healthcare practitioner, particularly if you have any pre-existing medical conditions or are on medication. More: https://www.theyoungchemist.com/detail/ashwagandha-infused-oil.html

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