Upon holding up at pregnancy test, revealing that it was positive Lilly suddenly felt the whole world spinning. She was scared of going through this again and delivering alone without Scotty being there for her, but as her hand gently rested on there her love grew for their baby.
They had made this together in her bed, one rainy night. However now hearing him unlocking the door for a visitation, made her feel afraid to tell him about the little life inside of her. Luckily she was able to monitor the visitations along with Stillman whom usually sat outside in his car, knowing that Scotty would never harm Melissa.
Sure enough upon entering the apartment, Melissa now walking came right up into his arms. She had taken her first steps several months ago; not surprisingly Scotty was the first person she had ever walked to. Though he wasn't scheduled to see her, this happened in the bullpen one spring morning.
The look that had been spread onto his face was one that had been captured on film, seeing just how proud he was for their daughter. Even now as Melissa was in his arms feeling safe and secure while being carried back upstairs.
"Lil" he called prompting her to hide the pregnancy test someplace in the bathroom.
Upon coming out the two kissed while Melissa laughed softly" Think she likes that".
Scotty too smiled" Probably cause I'm here, you feeling alright" searching her eyes for answers noticing just how tired she was lately. However Lilly didn't mention about the unborn life that was growing in her womb, instead her focus was on them tying to be a family for a day.
While out on a playground, Scotty went down a slide with Melissa while she watching them, knowing just how much he yearned to still be a full time dad. The bond between him and their daughter grew stronger but Melissa had already become attached to him, making it harder for him to leave each and every time.
For now just seeing him flying her around like super girl seeing what a great father he had already made, but one day a week clearly wasn't working out. Scotty needed more days to spend with their daughter, that wasn't going to happen anytime soon.
"Hey" kissing the top of her head shook her back to reality "You okay"?
Giving a smile Lilly then nodded" Just feel like I'm catching something" before walking alongside her fiancé. Later on when Melissa was taking a nap, she then decided to tell him.
" I'm pregnant" seeing his face light up with happiness" Just took the test early this morning" as Scotty's hand rested on there before kissing her lips" Maybe I'll get to see this one be born".
The light faded from her eyes" Want you there, can't go through this alone. You need to be there with me through everything" as Scotty gently stroked her abdomen lovingly" Already love this baby" touching her chin before touching her soft lips.
" You Going to tell Melissa" he asked before seeing her shaking her head" When I start to show" as the two both glanced into each other's eyes. With tears of happiness both in each other's eyes, before Scotty wrapped his arms around her waist, while kissing her neck.
While sharing a bit of romance together in celebration of Lilly's second pregnancy, before being knocked down onto the bed. Laughing loudly as the two continued kissing each other" Could have used you this morning" she said.
"Miss you every morning and night Lil" came his response" You are my beautiful wife to be".
Her lips curled into a smile filled with love and devotion, while feeling sad that she wasn't his wife yet. Somehow Lilly ended up falling asleep due to early pregnancy; as Scotty lay there hoping that the courts would allow him to be there for the birth of their second child but to also let the two of them finally be married.
However after Melissa had woken up from her nap, he continued playing with her. Though a thought of taking her down to an indoor pool to swim was out of the question, considering that it was extreme hot out that day.
Still he saw that it wasn't fair to keep a year old child in the house; since Melissa loved to practically run around outside. Then the sky darkened as a loud bang was heard causing her to cling to him" its okay, just thunder", kissing her cheek" I'm right here".
When the rain began falling harder outside, as he sat there reading a book to her. Somehow Melissa seemed to be at ease with him but couldn't still take her out to anyplace without Lilly being present, as his unfulfilled fatherhood remained bundle up inside. However he still enjoyed his visits with his little girl even though Melissa practically clung to him.
"There's Mommy" he announced seeing Lilly walking closer to him" Sleep well" asking before they had kissed. Upon letting out a yarn before kissing their daughter, her stomach then let out a small growl" How about I stay for dinner"?
"Got five more minutes until visitation is over" saying with a sigh.
His heart felt empty about leaving his family, especially after finding out about Lilly carrying their second child. However just days after this had occurred; Scotty was still beaming with happiness after hearing their unborn baby's heartbeat before the two then walked together hand in hand down a street.
"What do you think it is" she asked.
Exhaling a breath, Scotty then spoke" Just want to be there when it's born, with you" peering up into her eyes before the two started heading back to headquarters. Once they had arrived, things got out of hand with more lies from his mother. In fact for the last couple of weeks, Maria had been stalking them and found out about her pregnancy.
Using an outrages story to throw back at Scotty, as he had been called into an interrogation room to discuss this matter; amongst social workers and his lawyer. In another room Lilly also was being questioned about her pregnancy.
"How far along are you" one of them asked.
Drawing in a deep breath, Lilly remained firm" Two months, doctor just confirmed it".
The social worker rolled her eyes at the blonde, before studying her for a second.
"Was the conception of this baby, from consensual sex"?
This caused Lilly to become aggressive fighting for Scotty to continue to have visitation rights for her daughter and also for the unborn child as well. Across the table Maria sat there with her eyes poised directly at the blonde, wanting to ensure that her son never got the chance to truly have his fatherhood.
"Yes, Scotty was thrilled about having another baby. Even came with me to the doctors" letting a hand rest on her stomach" We just want to be a family".
After shooting the blonde another look, Maria spoke firmly" I saw him hit you and Melissa, probably wanting her to experience what you had felt your whole life".
Lilly lost her cool quickly" You don't know anything about me; Scotty isn't violent towards neither me nor our daughter. Quit acting like he's that way; I have never been abused by him".
After going back and forth, the two never gave up once until Maria began speaking more about how he isn't fit to be a good one. One social worker had argued that there wasn't any physical evidence to prevent him from seeing Melissa; despite her own claim.
Especially when Stillman had backed up the two detectives up a hundred percent" Scotty's a good dad to their daughter, he's attentive, loving and protective over her. He never would rape Lil, doesn't have it in him to do that".
Then Maria's lawyer began to speak" On the evening of July 9th, she witnessed Mr. Valens trying to suffocate your daughter with a pillow when he wasn't allowed to see her on that specific day".
" Enough with the lies, cause I wasn't home on the evening of that date" showing proof that she was in fact here not at home" So was Scotty; our daughter was being watched at home with one of our coworkers".
When both of their alibis turned out to be true; but the visitation rights had been suspended until both Lilly and Melissa had been checked over for any signs of physical abuse. After everyone had left, the two felt literally sick to their stomachs as Scotty then held her close.
"Don't want you to stress out the baby" worried about their unborn child as well" Not going to stop fighting till they let me come home to my girls" kissing her cheek.
Lilly let out a breath before seeing the sadness etched into his eyes, as these thoughts were only on their daughter. Just two weeks later, visitation rights had been restored but was still undecided about letting him be present for the birth.
One month after everything was back to normal, Scotty chased Melissa in a park as she continued running around. He enjoyed spending this time with her but was glad that tonight he got to stay overnight which was good news to Lilly especially being now three months along.
Upon coming back, his eyes noticed his beautiful fiancé sitting there.
"Hey" coming over to kiss her lips" Think tonight we should tell her" placing his hand there. Though she was starting to show a tiny bit; Scotty was experiencing this pregnancy along with her for the first time making Lilly feel a tad bit less alone than during her previous one.
After scooping up the wild year old child into his arms, Scotty carried Melissa while walking along the sidewalks before taking a hold of Lilly's hand as well.
"Have any plans where we want to got married" asking softly knowing that she felt the same way.
Instead Lilly continued to enjoy walking as a family, before another rainstorm hit Philly. Once at home the first night together wouldn't come without an interruption from Maria.
