Chapter 13: Fools in Love

The next morning Cristina woke up to a cold empty bed. She went to pee real quick then she heard a man cursing. She walked into the kitchen and seen Wyatt attempting to cook and Melanie, in scrubs, laughing at him.

"Hello Cristina, Wyatt tried to make you breakfast but it isn't working out so well. Chief told me to watch you for a couple of hours until he comes back." Melanie explained.

"Okay but what about Wyatt?"

"I have a job interview in an hour." Wyatt marveled.

"Wow, congratulations. Where at?"

"At the recruitment office."

"That's perfect Wyatt. I'm so proud of you." She exclaimed and gave him a hug.

"Yes, so here's some toast and bacon, I wouldn't eat the eggs. I'm going to get dressed, you two ladies enjoy."

"Thanks Wyatt." They said in unison then went to eat.

"So Cristina, how are you feeling this morning?" Melanie asked casually.

"Are you asking as a friend or as my babysitter slash nurse?"

"Well, both."

"I'm tired, I don't know why. I got a lot of sleep yesterday."

"You did have a long day Maybe the baby just wants mommy to slow down."

"His father must've talked to him this morning."

"Probably."

The two of them enjoyed breakfast with some small talk. Cristina found out that she and Melanie had a lot in common. Melanie was quite an overachiever. Her life was turned upside down by her father's death but she wanted to make him proud. She planned on becoming a doctor but got distracted by love. She eventually became a nurse and loves it.

When Wyatt left Melanie decided to clean up his mess while Cristina spoke to Meredith on the phone. The phone call didn't last long since Meredith got pulled into an emergency surgery. Cristina walked into the living room and saw Melanie looking at photos of Wyatt and Owen when they were younger.

"You really love him don't you?" Cristina asked, which startled Melanie.

"Is it that obvious?"

"To him, no but to Owen and I, yes."

"It's just that he's different but I really don't want to get hurt."

"Wyatt would never. He loves you so much Melanie."

Melanie began getting teary eyed. She quickly wiped them knowing that Cristina hated criers. "I think that this could last."

"I think so. I haven't know Wyatt for that long but Owen has and Wyatt's one of the good ones Mel."

"You're right. I'm just paranoid."

"It's okay. Now back to these pictures."

An hour after looking through photo albums, Cristina needed a nap. She fell fast asleep on the couch. Melanie wrapped a blanket around her and watched some TV. Wyatt came home shortly after with amazing news. As soon as he saw Melanie he gave her the most passionate kiss of his life and scooped her up into his arms then carried her down to his space.

After being at the hospital all morning, Owen just wanted to see his wife. As soon as he got home he ran up the steps and saw her asleep on the couch. He looked around for Melanie then heard moaning and shouting coming from below. He shook his head and walked over to Cristina. He placed a soft kiss on her lips and she began to stir. She opened her eyes and looked at him.

"Good afternoon Cristina."

"What time is it?"

"Almost 3." She groaned and sat up, making room for him.

"Owen, I am extremely bored. Can I go to work tomorrow?"

"How are you feeling?"

"Better since I've slept forever."

"Yeah?" she nodded with a smile. "Okay. You can come in tomorrow afternoon and work til six."

"Six hours?! Owen that's not fair. That means I won't get any decent surgeries."

"Well the baby will be safe. It's all about sacrifices from here on."

"Sacrifice." She whispered.

"Yes indeed. So what do you say about shopping and look for some baby stuff."

"Yeah, about that Owen. Where is he going to sleep?"

"Well in our room."

"For how long because at six weeks I am going to want to have sex with you."

"Oh. I guess I never thought about that."

"We're going to have to move."

"Not for at least two or three years Cristina." She just looked at him with an extremely confused face. "There's the space off the kitchen. We never fixed it up so we can do so."

"I never thought of that."

"I just did. So Wyatt and I can work on it and you, Meredith, April, and Melanie can do furniture, bedding, pick colors, whatever."

"Sounds like a plan then." She said smiling.

The rest of the afternoon was spent looking at ideas for a baby room. They both decided light blue and dark brown. Wyatt took Melanie to work and then went shopping for more clothes so Owen decided to take Cristina out for a walk. They never really enjoyed Seattle but now they just breathed in the wonderful air and time together.

They stopped by a pizza place and picked up a Hawaiian pizza. "Your son cannot get enough of it." Cristina explained to him.

After dinner Owen drew Cristina a nice bath so she could relax. Afterwards the two of them went straight to bed.

The next morning Cristina couldn't wait to get to work. Owen was adamant about her not coming until the afternoon so he stayed home with her until it was time for them to go. As soon as Cristina walked into the hospital she felt a surge of energy. She didn't perform any extensive procedures but just being there made her feel wonderful.

After work, she and Owen went straight home. When they walked up the steps there was a letter on the kitchen counter:

Cristina and Owen,

Work went fantastic. Melanie and I are going out to celebrate. I'm staying at her house tonight. Love you both.

Wyatt.

"Oh young love." Owen said.

He ordered Chinese for the two of them and massaged her feet. After dinner they enjoyed a bath and then went straight to bed.

"I love you Owen." Cristina whispered as he stroked her belly.

"I love you more." He kissed her cheek and then her stomach. "I love you too son."