Karone instantly feared that Kinser and Tara were mad at their son. She squeezed Zhane's hand tightly, and he rubbed her hand, trying to calm her down. Kinser and Tara walked over to Karone, and the head swept her in for a hug. Karone's fear immediately dissipated, and tears of happiness fell down her cheeks. "Oh sweetie, we are so happy for you," Tara said pulling away from Karone, and hugging Zhane. Kinser hugged Karone, and rubbed her back.
"Are you ok?" he asked her, and Karone nodded. "We are very happy for you and Zhane," Kinser whispered to Karone. Kinser and Tara pulled away, and Zhane placed his hands on Karone's face. He wiped her tears away gently with his thumbs. Karone grasped his hands, and she kissed his fingers.
"Thanks," she whispered, with a watery smile. Tara transferred Aidan back into Karone's arms, and Karone sat down on the couch.
"Zhane...sweetie," Tara said grabbing his arm. "Can I see you in the kitchen?" she asked, and Zhane nodded.
"What is it?" Zhane asked, having noticed the tone in her voice.
"Zhane...you need to stay with her," Tara said.
"Mom...of course I am going to stay with her," Zhane said, a little shocked that his mother was having this conversation with him. He felt a little hurt that Tara would even think that he would leave her. "Why would you even assume that I would leave?" he whispered.
"I just want to make sure she doesn't get hurt in this," Tara whispered. Zhane nodded in understanding, and sighed.
"Still Mom...I was raised well," Zhane murmured. "I would never...ever leave Karone, especially because I impregnated her. I love her," Zhane said. Karone was at the door, and she had a huge smile on her face. She noticed that he was walking towards where she was again, and pulled Aidan out of Kinser's arms. He gave her a questioning look, and then saw that Zhane was coming in. Zhane walked in and he went towards Karone. "Karone...how about we go out?" Zhane said, gently taking Aidan out of her arms. Karone smiled, and nodded her head. "Dad do you think you could watch Aidan?"
"Sure, you kids have fun," Zhane beamed at his dad, and Zhane led Karone outside. Karone leaned into Zhane, and he smiled at her.
"Is something wrong Zhane?" Karone questioned. Zhane remained silent, and Karone rubbed his arm. Zhane was starting to wonder if Karone thought the same way his mom had. "Zhane..." she started again, stopping their paced walk.
"Karone...I'm ok really," he tried to assure her. Karone shook her head. "Karone..." he started. "Look my mom was worried that I was just going to ditch you...you never thought that did you?" he asked in a hoarse voice. Karone wrapped her arms around him, squeezing him tightly against her.
"Of course not. Zhane you have always been there for me," Karone whispered, rubbing her head into his chest. "I know that you are not going to leave me because you got me pregnant. I love you Zhane," she murmured all in one breath.
Zhane felt his face break out into a grin, and he rocked her against him. "Thank you Karone," Zhane whispered, "you have no idea know that much means to me that you said that. I love you Karone," he breathed. Zhane pulled away slightly and kissed her on the lips. "So...where do you want to go?" Zhane asked, and grasping her hand.
"I thought you had someplace we could go," Karone murmured in shock.
"I said that so we could get out of the house for a while," Zhane murmured back, bringing her hand up to his lips. "Where do you want to go?" he asked again. Karone leaned into him, and sighed.
"I don't know...maybe just show me around?" Karone suggested. "I haven't seen much since we got here," Zhane smiled, and nodded his head.
"You want to go get Andros and Ashley?" Zhane asked.
"No...I just want to be with you," Karone murmured, and Zhane grinned. Karone smiled, and Zhane started to lead her around KO35. "Zhane...I really appreciate this," she whispered. He wrapped his arm protectively around her, as the wind started to kick up.
"Karone I think we had better go back to my parent's house...it is getting chilly out here," Zhane murmured, rubbing her shoulder. Karone was about to argue, but she nodded. Zhane smiled at her, and ushered her into the house once again. Zhane smiled at Karone, and he knew at this moment and time that he wanted to marry Karone. He needed to find the right moment to propose.
Ashley and Andros walked over to Zhane's house and saw Kinser holding Aidan. The toddler was currently sleeping and Andros smiled. "Thanks for watching him," Andros whispered, gently taking Aidan out of his arms. Aidan groggily woke up.
"Dada," he murmured, wrapping his arms around Andros' neck.
"Go back to sleep Aidan," Ashley murmured, kissing Aidan on his forehead. Aidan promptly closed his eyes, and fell asleep. "Are Karone and Zhane here?" Ashley questioned.
"They went for a walk," Tara said.
"Well...we'll catch them later," Andros whispered, "We gotta get home, and make sure Aidan stays asleep," Andros whispered.
"Ok...we'll see you kids later," Tara said with a wave. Ashley and Andros went towards their own house.
"Mama, Dada," Aidan murmured in a trembly voice.
"We got some teething toys for you," Andros whispered, "and we got something to make the owies in your teeth go away," he whispered, and Aidan buried his head into his shoulder. Ashley leaned into Andros and rubbed Aidan's back, trying to coax the infant back to sleep. Soon they arrived at home, and Ashley went to grab a teething toy for Aidan, and gave it to him.
"Go ahead and bite it," Ashley whispered, and Aidan took it gently putting it in his mouth. Aidan let out a sigh, and after a couple minutes Aidan was starting to fall asleep. Andros put Aidan in his crib, and he went to sleep. Ashley pulled a sheet over Aidan, and turned to Andros. Andros smiled at Ashley, and wrapped his arms around her.
"You look tired," Andros murmured in her hair. Ashley leaned her head into his neck, and Andros swept he into his arms. "I think it is time for us to go to bed," he whispered, and laid Ashley on their bed.
"Love you Ash," he whispered, kissing her lightly on the lips.
"I love you Andros," Ashley murmured, closing her eyes. She leaned in closer to Andros,and he secured his arms around her. Andros made sure his wife was asleep before letting himself go to sleep as well.
Karone and Zhane were also in their own bed. "You ok?" Zhane asked, looking at his girlfriend. She looked a little pale.
"Yeah I think its just pregnancy stuff," Karone whispered. Zhane leaned his head to her stomach, and kissed her gently. Zhane's hand started to rub her stomach, and Karone felt relief flood through her, "Thank you Zhane," she whispered, giving him a squeeze.
Zhane kissed back up to her lips, "You're welcome," he murmured. "I love you Karone,"
"Love you too Zhane," she whispered, cuddling closer to him. Zhane smiled, and brought her closer. He rubbed her back, trying to coax her into sleep.
"Karone...honey," Zhane murmured sleepily. "Get some sleep," he whispered, and Karone nodded her head. Finally, Karone fell asleep, and Zhane stayed awake for a few minutes, just holding Karone in his arms. Bringing her closer, he fell into a peaceful sleep.