"I'm coming!" Ann called out to the person ringing Sue Ellen's doorbell, Who could be stopping by in the middle of the day? She thought and opened the door to find Bobby standing there

"Bobby." She breathed out in surprise, he had told her he needed time to absorb the news of the baby and she hadn't heard from him in three days

"I'm sorry I didn't call first…" he explained

"It's alright." She said, "Come in."

He stepped inside and she shut the door, "Annie…I…"

"It's okay, Bobby." She said, "I know the baby was a shock to you. It was to me, too." She walked into the living room and stood facing the fireplace with her back to him

"Are you alright? I mean, is the baby alright?" He asked

She turned to face him and smiled slightly, nodding, "The baby's fine. But they'll have to keep a close check because of my age."

Bobby nodded in understanding, "Good."

An awkward silence hung in the air and Ann finally spoke, "Bobby, I know you don't love me anymore…"

"Annie…" He interrupted

She held up her hand, "You were ready to file for divorce three days ago and I'm not asking for your love. I just…I just don't want to do this alone." Her eyes filled with tears and she wrapped her arms around her body almost hugging herself

Bobby went to her and put his arms around her, "You're not going to do this alone." He rubbed her back, "I promise."

She pulled back and wiped her eyes, "But this doesn't really change things. I know that."

"Annie, I will be here for you and our child but beyond that I just don't know. Can we just take this one day at a time?"

She nodded, "I…I don't want to pressure you."

"I want to trust you again, Annie, but it's going to take time." He explained

"I want you to trust me again." She said

He nodded, for whatever reason anxious to change the subject, "Do you need anything?" He asked

She smiled slightly, "No, I'm okay. Just heavin' my guts out practically every mornin'. But ginger ale and saltines help."

He looked at his watch, "I really need to get back to the office."

She nodded and walked him to the door

He turned to her as they approached the door, "I'll call you later but if you need anything call me. I don't care what it is or what time of day. Okay?"

She nodded as she opened the door for him.

"It's going to be alright, Annie." He kissed her forehead, "I promise."

She nodded and closed the door behind him.

/

Later that night Sue Ellen had suggested dinner and a movie to help get Ann's mind off of things for a while and she needed to get her mind off the mess at Ewing Global with it going public. They had discussed that and Bobby's visit over dinner and Sue Ellen was relieved to hear of this small step.

"My favorite part was when Daniel Craig took his shirt off." Sue Ellen joked as they got out of the car back at home

Ann laughed for the first time in weeks, "Those were some abs."

They approached the front door and found a bag hanging on the door knob, "What's this?" Sue Ellen asked and looked in it, "There's some ginger ale and saltines and a note for you."

Ann took the bag and they went in the house. She took out the note.

I thought you could use some more of these. Sorry I missed you tonight.

B-

"Who's the note from?" Sue Ellen asked

Ann smiled slightly and teared up a little, "Bobby."

Sue Ellen smiled back, "See, it's going to be okay. You want some decaf?"

Ann shook her head, "No, I'm pretty tired. I'm gonna head on up."

Sue Ellen kissed her on the cheek, "Good night."

Ann headed upstairs with the bag and got out of her clothes. She looked at herself in the full length mirror on the back of the door, running her hand over abdomen, still flat as a board. It was only then she realized how much she wanted this baby. My precious little one, don't you worry, I'm gonna take good care of you. She put on her pajamas, got into bed and looked at the clock. Almost ten. She picked up her cell phone and called him.

"Annie." He said with alarm, "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine." She assured him, "I didn't mean to worry you. I just wanted to thank you for the care package."

He smiled, "Well, I figured you couldn't have too much."

"I'm pretty well stocked. But I'm hopin' the mornin' sickness will go away soon."

"I'm sorry I missed you tonight." He said

"Oh, Sue Ellen and I went to dinner and a movie." She explained

"Chick flick?" he asked knowing his wife's penchant for romantic movies

She laughed slightly, "No, the discount theatre had a special showing of Skyfall."

"Now didn't I try to get you to go see that and you thought it would be too violent?"

"Well, if you had told me Daniel Craig is shirtless for half of it we might have had a deal."

He laughed a little, "So that's what it takes?"

There was an awkward silence.

"Well, I'll let you go. I just wanted to thank you."

"You're welcome. Get some rest." He said gently

"Aye aye, captain." She joked,

"Good night, Annie."

"Good night."

She put down the phone, turned out the light and slept a little easier for the first time in weeks.

/

In all the upheaval about the baby there was still one person she hadn't told: Emma. And she had no idea how to do it or what her reaction would be. She thought about a public place reasoning that Emma wouldn't make a scene. But then again that child was unpredictable. So she asked her to come over while Sue Ellen was at work. She made lunch for them and they sat in the kitchen, the silence think in the air and Emma just picked at her food.

"If you want somethin' else I can make it." Ann offered

"No, this is fine." Emma said with a hint of annoyance

"Emma-" She began

"Why am I here?" Emma asked, "If this another lecture I'm not interested." She got up but Ann took her hand gently

"This isn't a lecture." She said, "Please sit down."

There was a pleading in her voice that told Emma to do just that, "Okay."

Ann exhaled heavily, "I just need to tell you somethin'."

"Fine, go ahead." She leaned back in the chair

"I went to the doctor a couple of weeks ago." She began and Emma's face mirrored her concern and she leaned forward, "Emma, I'm pregnant."

"What?" She asked as stunned as everyone else had been

"I'm pregnant." She repeated

"How could you be pregnant?"

"Honey, I'm not that old. It does happen." She explained

"Well, did you tell Bobby?"

"Yes and we're tryin' to work things out."

"So just like that, another kid?" Emma asked, "Just don't go to any state fairs, right, Mom?" She got up, throwing her napkin down

"Emma." She called out following her into the foyer

"Just forget it." Emma said, "Congratulations." She said snidely and walked out slamming the door

/

That night Ann was looking for the bottle of prenatal vitamins the doctor had given her when she came across the reminder card for her next appointment in two weeks. She realized she hadn't mentioned it to Bobby when they had talked earlier. He faithfully checked on her every day. But no discussion about her coming home. She knew he still needed time. She went back upstairs and called him.

"Annie." He answered

"Sorry if I scared you again. But I meant to tell you my next doctor's appointment is in two weeks. I mean, if you want to be there."

"Annie, of course I'll be there.' He assured her, "What time?"

"It's at two on the twenty sixth. I know it's hard for you to get away from the office."

"I'll be there." He said again, "Are you sure you're okay? I know you were pretty upset about Emma when we talked earlier."

"Yeah I'm okay. I just don't know how to reach her." She said

"Emma's got a lot of problems, Ann." He said, "She needs help."

"You don't think I know that." She snapped, "She won't listen to me."

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you again. I really didn't." He insisted

"I know. I'm sorry for snappin' at you."

"Well, I'll just chalk it up to hormones." He quipped

"Very funny."

"Do you feel better?"

"Yes."

"Then my work here is done."

"Good night, Bobby."

"Good night, Annie." He hung up just as Christopher wandered into the kitchen

"Hey Dad, who was that?"

Bobby hadn't told Christopher about the baby yet. They'd been preoccupied with Ewing Global and well, he didn't know why it had taken almost two weeks, "That was Ann, Son."

"You're talking?" He asked getting the milk out of the fridge and pouring a glass, "That's good."

"Son, she's pregnant" he said

"What?"

"Pregnant." He repeated

"Wow." Christopher managed, "Well, what are you gonna do?"

"We're trying to work things out."

"Is she moving back here?"

"We're taking things one day at a time."

"So how do you feel about having a baby now, I mean despite the situation with Ann?"

"I don't know." Bobby admitted, "I feel like I'm cheating him or her. I won't be around for them like I have been for you because of my age. In a way it's not fair to Ann either. There will be a lot of years she'll be doing it alone. Whether we stay together or not we'll be parents together as long we're both here."

Christopher nodded, "Well, I guess I should say congratulations."

"Thanks, Son."