Chapter 9: Revelations

Bonnie had so much to think of while she was on her way to see Elena. Stefan waited to give Bonnie a ride to the hospital to see Elena. He really hoped that somehow they could all work it out because it was no longer just their own lives that hung in the balance; now there were innocent babies involved. They needed to come to terms with the new reality; which they would all be living in sooner than they all realized.

When they arrived at the hospital Elena was in labor already; which surprised both Bonnie and Stefan. The baby was a bit early but healthy as was Elena; they both seemed fine and healthy as well. Elena gave birth to a healthy baby girl; Isabella Maria Salvatore was born. She was perfect and after Bonnie saw how happy they all were her anger dissipated to some degree.

The kiss between Damon Elena was still fresh on Bonnie's mind. Bonnie decided to not give up on her friendship with Elena over one stupid mistake. She realized that they have all made many mistakes especially in the last two years. What she wanted to focus on was the future and making it better for their children.

She knew that life would never be easy or peaceful in mystic falls. But if she wanted to make a life here with her daughter then they would have to set aside their differences to work together. She knew that for once her and Elena wanted the same thing to give their children a better future. They learned from their mistakes and their children wouldn't have to repeat them. Bonnie told them how their baby needed the father's blood to handle having vampire genes in her system.

Bonnie didn't know what the future held for her Damon, hell she didn't know if they had a future together but she did know that she would make a life for Aurora in mystic falls though. As she was driving back from the hospital, she was thinking about what to do with the Damon situation. She thought long and hard about their living situation, she decided that they would stay at the boardinghouse until she made other arrangements for them.

When she arrived at the house, she heard all kinds of racket coming from inside but then suddenly she heard the sweetest voice singing. Nothing could prepare her for the sight that she saw as she entered. Damon was holding the baby in some baby carrier that he had strapped to his chest, while it appeared that he was cooking something.

She couldn't tell what because there was flower everywhere and the smell of something burning on the stove too. He didn't notice her as he continued singing softly to the baby. She couldn't help but laugh at the sight before her. Damon finally noticed that he wasn't alone.

He said, "Just what is so funny witch?"

"Nothing, except for you trying to cook. Why did you make such a mess anyway?"

"I was trying to make you dinner but the little one wouldn't stop fussing and the only thing that seemed to sooth her was the sound of my voice."

"What was the song, it didn't sound familiar to me?"

"No, it wouldn't, it was an old song in Italian that my mother used to sing to me and Stefan when we were young."

"It was quite beautiful and it looks like our daughter agrees, seeing as she's sound asleep now."

He looked down as if he just noticed that she was asleep.

"Yea, I guess she likes the sound of my voice."

Bonnie simply smiled at him; this made him beyond happy because it was the first genuine smile that she had given to him freely. He returned her smile with a smirk of his own. He knew if he was persistent enough that it would pay off.

She interrupted his thoughts once again, "We need to discuss our living arrangements."

"I thought it was decided, you and our baby girl Aurora will both move in here and live here forever."

"Yea, that's not what I agreed to at all. In fact, if I remember correctly, I told you that it would be only on a temporary basis that we would be staying here."

"Why, you like the accommodations, you like the people that live here, most importantly you need my blood for the baby daily."

"That doesn't mean that we need to live here with you. Besides it's going to get weird when Elena and Stefan bring their baby home from the hospital. I don't think they want me here when that happens."

"What are you talking about, I already talked to Stefan and he's fine with it. In fact we already agreed to set up a joint nursery for the babies to have a nice room to stay in. Not that I will be letting her out of my sight or my arms any time soon. I don't see why you both can't live here without a problem?"

"Well what if I want to date? I mean surely, you don't want me to bring men back here?"

"First of all you can date all you want but the only man that you need to date is me."

"That's not going to happen, first of all we never really had a beginning, and we just jumped into it without thinking. I'm not even sure if we have a future together as friends, let alone anything more than that."

"Fine but before you even consider dating someone else at least give me another chance without manipulation and the interference from other people, ok?"

"I'll think about it but we are only staying here on a trial basis ok?"

"Ok, I'll give into you about that for now but how about a date?"

"Damon Salvatore, are you asking me out on an actual date?"

"Yes, I am asking you on a date, what do you say?"

"What about Aurora?"

"Well, she won't be dating ever."

"I mean, we can't just leave her alone."

"I know but that's why Lucy is in town to help us out. She can watch her right?"

"She is not the nanny and I can't just expect her drop everything to watch the baby for me. I can ask her but only after I decide if I'm going on a date with you in the first place ok?"

"Fine, if you can get Lucy to watch our daughter, will you go on a date with me?"

"Ok but what time and day will this date be?"

"I'll have to think about this because I need to make the date perfect."

"Fine but I need at least a day's notice in advance in order to get a sitter for the baby ok?"

He smiled at her and then pulled her into his arms. They hugged as the baby wiggled in between them as she was still strapped to his chest. He leaned in to kiss her but the baby started to wake up a bit. He rocked her gently until she settled down again; he looked like a natural parent holding her. It seemed like he had been doing this his whole life already.

Bonnie interrupted his thoughts, "Well, it's getting late, I should get her to bed. Which room is mine and hers to sleep in?"

"There will be a nursery made up within the week but for the time being, I set up the guest room across from my room for you, it has a portable crib on wheels for Aurora to sleep in ok?"

"That's fine, it'll do for now. Let's go put our baby to bed."

"Ok, I'll lead the way, just follow me."

They proceeded upstairs towards the room for the night.