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THE GOD AND GODDESS FOREVER!!!!!
Holding her as tight as she could, Donna felt miserable for having boasted her own happiness on her hurting daughter´s face.
"There´s nothing to forgive, baby. I´m sorry, sweetie. I´m here"
And suddenly, she was overwhelmed by rage against Sky for leaving her precious daughter like that.
"You and Sky, what happened?"
"I don't know, he just freaked out when I told him about the baby, then, he packed his stuff and said it was better for him to return to England. And all that time, he didn't give me a proper reason! Anyway, I don't want to know, if that's all he's worth. The baby was not planned but, even though it scares me, it's a real blessing, isn't it? At least, that's what I thought, now I am not sure about anything anymore…"
"Honey, I can't tell you what to do. Now Sky is out of the picture, it is your very own decision. But, whatever you decide, I will be here by your side"
"And so will I"
"Dad!"
"Sorry to interrupt, but Pepper told me what's happening so I wanted to check on Soph"
"She's being very brave despite the whole situation. Now facing the dilemma I faced almost 22 years ago. Keep the baby and be a single mother or … well you know …"
"How did you react when you found out you were pregnant, Mom?"
"Gosh I was devastated! Mind you, knowing there were three possible fathers, and still being there on my own! My whole world was collapsing. I called my parents, hoping to get some advice, at least from my mother and you know the whole story …. I was lonelier than ever. To be honest, I almost didn't keep you Soph. But after a month, I decided to live not only WITH you, but FOR you. To have someone to give my love to, and no regret at all, I've got so much in return! The very first time I felt you kicking, I knew I'd made the right choice and that you were the best thing that could happen to me…"
"Oh Mom, I love you so much! But now, what am I going to do?"
"I'm not trying to influence you decision by telling you all this … only answering your question."
"I'm more likely to keep the baby you know, especially when I think back of our life together. Sure I didn't have a father, but I never missed anything. I was curious to know who he was, but you gave me so much love, I didn't need anyone else in my life. And now I am over the moon, with three fathers and one of them here giving my beloved mother all she deserves, and spoiling me as well!"
"Soph, as your mother said, she felt exactly the way you're feeling when she found out. Only she didn't get any support from anyone. But remember, we will be there for you, as long as you will need us. This been said, I am not trying to influence your decision either, I only want to help you think clearly, so you won´t rush into a decision you can regret"
"Thanks Dad … I guess you're right. I won't be alone, this place is fabulous for a child to grow up, believe me I know something about that! And not keeping the baby won't be easier than keeping it anyway, and I'd have to live with that guilt for the rest of my life …"
"So does that mean you have made up your mind? You still have time to think about it you know?"
"Yes Mom, you're going to be a grandmother. I know what I want. I want to give that child as much love as you gave me. I'll make that child just as happy as I have been. And furthermore, Julie will have a friend! Well more like nephew or niece … gee that's scary"
They all cracked up, then Donna and Sam shared a loving look and hugged Sophie.
"We'll be there darling, I promise"
"I know you will … And now let's get ready for your wedding anniversary party"
With that, she ran away, leaving her parents in total confusion.
"I can't believe my … sorry our … baby is having a baby too! Grandmother, that can make one freak out!"
"Grandmother or not, you're still my sexy Donna"
"Thanks Grandpa, that's really sweet of you … I love you, old bird"
"I love you too"
They shared a passionate kiss, which was getting deeper and deeper.
"Sam, I'm not sure we have enough time for …"
"Shhh… we always have time for that!"
"I'm giving in!" she replied, intensifying the kiss and unbuttoning his shirt, moaning at the delight of his hand caressing the way up her leg.
"Good, that's the way I like it"
A couple of minutes later, their bedroom door flew open. Though they still had their clothes on, there was no way they could lie about what they were about to do. And seeing Tanya and Rosie standing there in the doorframe with a cheeky look on their faces, seemed like a nightmare to the lovers.
"Rosie! Tanya!" Sam yelled
"Yeah please, KNOCK on the bloody door !"
"Shut up Don … Too hard to find a moment when you're not making out, so why bother?"
"Tanya is right … save some for later girl and come with us"
They were both smiling at her and Sam was already standing to let her go, until she let out a quiet sigh. She hadn´t been that close to her husband in a while and despite her friends were a nice surprise and she adored them, Donna wasn´t in the mood to follow them.
"Can it... wait a little?" she smiled, with pleading eyes "We´re in the middle of something important here"
"Donna, did you forget the Dynamo oath? Never leave your friends aside for a man?"
Laughing, Donna grabbed her husband´s arm to prevent him from moving further away from her and hurtfully rested on her elbow to give a serious look to her friends.
"Well, it happens to be girls this is not any man, he's the love of my life. I´ll see you soon enough"
"We already figured that out. We´ll be downstairs Juliet, but your present won´t anymore if you give us enough time to drink it all without you!" Tanya said, rolling her eyes and laughing, quickly dragging Rosie away with her.
"And next time, knock on the bloody door!" Donna shouted.
"Why? Is more fun when we don´t!"
Giggling, Donna rested herself against the bed again and sighed. She remained silent, until Sam sat beside and took her hand to kiss it gently.
"What are you thinking, sweetheart?"
"I´m worried about our babies, Sam. I dread I could be a terrible mother for Julie, and I´m certainly scared for Sophie. I will never forget how it feels..."
Lying next to her, he slid his arms around her waist and kissed her neck.
"I'm deeply sorry I wasn't there the first time, baby, but I'm here now. Sophie has our support and she's as beautiful and strong as her mother, she'll get through it and she won't be alone. And now, we have another gorgeous girl to raise together. And you are the best mother she could ever wish. If that's not a second chance, then what is it?"
"In fact I am so thankful you are here now" she smiled, closing her eyes with a sigh "I don't know what I would do if you weren't here to make me feel this safe and happy again. I've been lonely and sad enough those 21 years for the rest of my life. I just wish… everything will be alright…"
Her voice trailed off with a yawn, and stroking her hair backwards Sam noticed soon enough she had fallen asleep in his arms.
"Me too, me too... Sleep tight, angel" he kissed her forehead and walked away, closing the door quietly.
Sam walked downstairs slowly and thoughtfully, smiling at the image of his sleeping beautiful wife and kid. And he had been honest when he said he always felt lonely without her, despite having another woman by his side. He was brought out of his thoughts when he tripped with his mother-in-law.
"Hi Liz" he mumbled, taking his baby daughter from her arms and kissing her head, to watch her peacefully doze in his arms.
"Hi Sam! Where's Donna?"
"She has just fallen asleep. Julie has been crying the whole night and she's exhausted"
"Oh, poor creature. I'll see you both later then"
"Sure. We wouldn't miss the party"
He was already walking away with the baby, when she grabbed his arm gently.
"Thank you" Liz smiled "I never thought I would see my only child again. So, heartedly, thank you for calling us. And also, because I can see how unbelievably happy she's with you now"
"I think… I'm more happy with her than I ever could make her be"
"She thinks you're a wonderful man, and I have to believe her..."
The woman walked away and stepped into her room, while Sam joined the Dynamos, sitting on a bench next to the stairs, obviously eagerly chasing for their friend.
"Where's Donna?"
"Hi Tanya, good to see you too"
"Oh, don't play sensitive old boy, you know you have a special place on the Dynamo shrine right now..." said the brunette, rolling her eyes and extending her arms for him to hand her the little girl.
"I never thought you could like kids" he commented, watching her cuddle his pretty baby daughter.
"Intention wasn't my problem when it came to having kids. Well... there a lot of things you don't know about me"
He opened his mouth to reply, but was cut by Rosie.
"Or about me. But I'll repeat the question... Where's your wife?"
"She's sleeping, she's sleeping. She's human, you know?"
"You're the one who seems not to know. God, you already wore her out? That was quick!"
"She fell asleep in my arms before I had any chance at all"
"Aw... that's sweet. I expected her to be a little more... filthy, tough. I'm going to bring some drinks" Rosie said laughing and walked away.
"Thanks, hermit" Tanya smiled shaking her head "Gosh, that means you're still unsatisfied... poor woman when she wakes up"
"Believe me, she totally keeps up the pace..." Sam sat beside Tanya and stroked the baby's tiny arm, thinking of something to slide the conversation away from his intimate life with his wife "What did you mean when you said intention wasn't your problem about having kids?"
For a moment, she met her steely gaze, chewing her answer, until she bit her lower lip, looking away and caressing the little girl in her arms.
"Since you're married to Donna now, I guess that puts you into the circle of trust"
He moved his eyes from his beloved daughter to the woman he was speaking to, just to meet the lonely tear washing down her cheek.
"Good"
"When I was sixteen years old, I had an abortion. Years after I found out, I couldn't have children since then"
Speechless, he kept staring at her, and the way she was lovingly holding Julie.
"I dumped the asshole way before I found out about the pregnancy. And I couldn't tell my parents, they would have killed me. I'm a Van Buren, as they used to say. I had no one, and Donna was the one walking with me to the hospital that day, just in case I could bleed out" Tanya shook her head and looked back at him "That's why being this angel's godmother means so much to me"
"What about Sophie?"
"I didn't know until years after she was born. It was then when my first husband kicked me off" she wiped her tears and stared firmly at him "What would you say if it was Donna the one who had interrupted a pregnancy and couldn't therefore carry your child?"
"I love her Tanya, and no circumstances are pushing me to leave her as long as she still loving me back. We didn't expect this marvelous miracle to happen, but it did and it is taking us beyond happiness" he said, kissing her daughter's forehead.
"Definitely, that bitch is a lucky woman"
"Who's lucky?" Rosie asked, as she could hear Sam laughing.
"If you got my drink there, that's me" Tanya replied grinning.
Sam wanted to take his child back in his arms, but seeing his friend so comfortable and loving, prevented him to do so. Anyway, he had different plans by the moment he was back at the bedroom.
"I'll leave you with the baby for a few minutes while I go to wake up your friend"
"Sam, you're still unsatisfied. This cutie will stay here until the next ice age if we have that on mind" Tanya joked.
"Just make sure you keep her alive... and, for God's sake, sober"
Singing ABBA's "clicking song" :-)