"So" Kerry said, "how'd he take it?"

"Steph...Steph" Trina said snapping her fingers

"Huh!?" I said as I snapped back into reality

"You didn't answer Kerry's question" Trina said

"Oh, I'm sorry. What was your question?"

"She asked how'd he take it"

"How'd who take what?" I said

"How did Paul take it when you told him you were pregnant?" Kerry said

"Oh, um, great, just great" I said with a nervous smile.

"She didn't tell him" Alise said as she leaned back in her chair

"And how do you know?" Trina asked

"It's written all over her body language, she doesn't even make eye contact with you when she answers." Kerry said

"I hate the fact that you're a psychiatrist" I said as I rolled my eyes

"Well, why didn't you tell him?" Trina asked

"It's not that I didn't want to, I just couldn't"

"Why?" Alise asked

"He got caught up in some work related stuff and had to rush out. When I tell him, I want to see his reaction and see how he really feels. If it was good, I wanted him to have something good to think about on his way to work, if it was bad I didn't want him rushing there with bad thoughts and potentially screwing someone up"

"Well, how do you think he will take it?" Kerry asked

I let out a deep breath as I ran my hand through my hair. "I'm hoping," I said pausing to take a sip of my coffee "that he'll be happy and there will be no problems"

"I don't see why there should be any if he's changed" Alise said smirking

"Fuck off Ali" Trina said

"Oh bite me" Alise said grinning before she blew a kiss to Trina "I love it when you talk dirty to me like that"

Kerry burst out laughing, as did everyone. My grin soon faded as I started thinking about the baby again.

"What's wrong mama?" Trina said smiling

"Okay, now you fuck off" I said as we all started laughing.

"Hey babe" I said as I walked into the bedroom and planted a soft kiss to Paul's lips.

"Hey" he said softly "where you been?"

"Out with the girls"

"You mean the girls and that demon"

I started laughing "Leave Alise alone"

He shrugged. "She doesn't leave me alone"

I grinned, "I'm gonna get my shower and then I want to talk to you about something"

"Alright" he said before turning on the tv.

I let the hot water run down my body as I stood there trying to figure out how I was going to tell Paul that I was pregnant. Would he be happy? Would he be angry? Would he not care at all? So many questions running in and out of my mind. Finally I just said fuck it, it is what is as I grabbed the soap and began to bathe.

"YOU FUCKING IDIOTS! I mean damn, the ship is fucking sinking and you're standing there playing music like that's gonna stop it. Like, 'oh, well maybe if the ships hears our violins it'll stop sinking and we'll all live'" Paul said in a mocking tone. "Damn I can't stand stupid people. And this bitch had a one way ticket off the damn boat, but nooooo, she just had to go see Jack and now his dumbass froze to death tryna save her!" Paul said in frustration as he threw the remote on the floor. "Idiots" he whispered

I walked into the rooming laughing uncontrollably. "Babe, where in the hell did you find a blu-ray of the titanic at?"

"Best buy" he said with a huge grin as he puffed out his chest as if he were proud.

"babe they were in love"

"they were in lust!" He replied "he knew her ass for all of three days probably"

"You're too much" I said shaking my head as I walked over to his side of the bed and stood beside him.

"Oh yeah?" He said as he grabbed me and slammed me down on the bed and started to tickle me.

"Babe stop!" I said as I playfully pushed him off

"Nope!" He said as he picked me up "I'm gonna go slam you on the couch over there like the wrestlers do on tv"

"NO!" I said as I held onto him tighter

"Why not?" He said playfully as he started walking towards the couch "here's goes!" He said as he lifted me in the air.

"Because you'll hurt the baby!" I said chuckling

Paul's face went blank as he slowly lowered me down and was now staring me in the eyes as he held me. "The what?" He said softly, barely above a whisper

I chuckled a little "you'll hurt the baby silly," I said patting my stomach "our baby" I said as I looked at him and smiled. My smile soon faded as I saw he still had a blank expression. "Paul" I said nervously

He put me down on my feet gently. "You're serious?" He asked

"Yes" I said uneasily

"You're not kidding right?"

"This is something I wouldn't play about"

"So..." He said before pausing "I'm...I'm gonna be a daddy?" He said softly as he placed his hands on his chest

"Yes" I answered just as soft as I looked down at my feet, not expecting this reaction. Before I could lift my head back up, I was off my feet and in the air.

"I'M GONNA BE A DADDY!" He yelled cheerfully as he brought me back down and kissed me.

"Yes!" I answered with a huge smile when we parted. "You're going to be a daddy Paul, and a great one" I said softly brushing my hand across his cheek.

"Baby I'm so happy!" He said wrapping his arms around me and pulling me close.

"I'm happy too, nervous, but happy"

"I can't stop smiling" he said as he placed his hand on my stomach "how far?"

"ten weeks"

A huge grin spread across his face yet again. "Aww" he said as he got down on his knees and rested his head against my stomach. "You're just a little peanut, daddy's little peanut though"

I burst out laughing. "Please don't let that be his or her nickname" I said with a smile as I ran my hand through his blonde locks a few times. I glanced down and noticed how quiet Paul had become. "Babe, are you okay?"

"I'm fine" he choked out, "it's just, this is truly my one shot to prove to you that I'm a changed man" he said

"Oh, baby" I said as I kneeled down to his level and wiped away a tear that fell from his eyes. "You've already proven that to me"

"Really?"

"Yes" I said as I planted a soft kiss to his lips.

"Baby that means the world to me to hear you say that" he said as he pulled me close for a hug.

I wrapped my arms around his waist and laid my head on his shoulder. "I mean it Paul, you've come a long way, and I'm so proud of you. I feel like we can finally be one big happy family again, this time with a new member" I said as I pulled back and glanced down at my stomach with a smile. "Are you scared?" I asked as I looked back up.

"Yes, very, I don't want to screw this up"

"You won't, and if it helps, I'm scared too. But this is a step we're both taking together and I'm glad you're here with me."

"I'm glad too baby, I'm glad too" Paul said as he pulled me close and started planting small kisses along my neck.

Looks like it's all going to work out after all, and for the first time in a long time, I can honestly say I am truly happy.