25.

Loren was getting her hair done by the hairdresser and they were putting her make up on. She couldn't contain the smile on her face. She knew that Kelly and Jake were wondering what was making her smile, but she wanted to tell them as she told everyone else. She was all ready and she sat down on the chair that brought back so many memories of her and Eddie. The interviewer walked over to her.

"Are you ready?" she asked.

"Yes. I'm ready." Loren responded.

Eddie had hoped that Lia would be gone before the show came on and was happy that she was. Jeremy had told him that he had left a message and he could only hope that he would be home soon. He turned on the television and there she was. His Loren.

"So Loren, how have you been since you so tragically lost the love of your life?"

"It's been hard but I am trying to stay strong. That's what Eddie would want me to be. He taught me so much about the business and how to handle myself. I miss him desperately. There's not a minute that goes by that he is not on my mind. I wrote a song that I felt was not only inspired by Eddie but felt as if he helped me to write it."
"So are you going to be singing this song at the Memorial concert?"

"Yes, I am. I want people to know how much I love Eddie and how much he brought into my life."

"You have a certain secretive smile on your face. What is that all about?"

"Well I have some good news." Loren said.

Eddie thought maybe it was about finding him but he waited to hear her say it.

"What is the good news?"

"I am having Eddie's baby. I found out today."

Eddie looked on in shock.

"Are you ready for that?" the interviewer asked.

"I guess I have to be. I mean Eddie and I were not actively trying to have a baby, in fact I was on birth control but as I've been told that is not always fool proof. So I am excited to be having a part of Eddie with me."

"Is your family happy too?"

"Yes, they are. I just wish that Eddie was still here so that he could get to be the father I know he could be."

"Do you think he would have made a good one?"

"Oh most definitely. Eddie was a patient, kind, loving man and he would be just like Pops. Pops was a great father to Eddie. I am so glad I still have him in my life."

"Well there you have it. Loren Tate is going to have a miniature Eddie, or will it be a miniature Loren? Hopefully we will find out soon and we will let you all know. Have a good night."

"Thank you so much. I think our ratings are going to hit the roof." The interviewer said and they got their things together and left.

"You are having Eddie's baby?" Jake came up and asked in shock.

"Yeah, I mean I hope that doesn't mean it messes up my career because that is one thing that Eddie would hate, but I am so happy Jake."
"No, it's fine. There are a lot of singers that have babies."

"Good." She gave Jake and then Kelly a big hug and they left.

"So I think I'm going to get some sleep. I think the excitement has wore me out."

"Yeah, it will do that sweetheart. You go get some rest."

Eddie turned off the television and he was still in shock. He sat there for a few minutes then it hit him that they all still think he is dead. He had to get back there. He had to be there for Loren and his child. His mind was whirling and he didn't think he would ever get to sleep. All he could do was hope that his dad got the message soon.

Nora and Max talked and they decided to stay in the penthouse tonight. Max went to empty his pockets before bed when he realized his phone was on silent. He put it back to normal and saw he had a message. He hit the play button and listened.

"Oh my God, Oh my God." he started shouting.

"Max, Loren is trying to sleep. What is going on with you?"

"He's alive Nora. He's alive."
"Eddie?"

"Yeah, listen." he said and put his speaker on and hit play once again.

Nora was now also jumping up and yelling.

"What the heck is going on in here?" Mel asked running to the room with Ian following.

"Eddie is alive."

"What are you saying Max?" Ian asked.

Once again he hit play on the phone. They all looked at each other and laughed.

"We have to go get him now." Ian said.

"Yeah, go, go on now." Nora said.

"Should we tell Loren yet?" Mel asked.

"No, I think we should get him home first." Max said.

"Well then go on already." Mel said laughing.

From the message he got he knew he needed to take law enforcement with him. They went there first and then to the address the message said.

They beat on the door when they saw a man answer.

"Are you Jeremy?" Max asked.

"Yeah, you must be Eddie's dad."

"Yes, thank you. Where is he?"

Jeremy walked them over to the barn where they were taking care of him.

"What did you do Jeremy?" they heard.

"Ma'am I need to place you under arrest."

Jeremy looked sad but he knew his sister needed help. He continued on to take them to Eddie. Eddie had promised to help him and get help for his sister.

They opened the door and Max went running to his son.

"Eddie, thank God. You're alive." he said bringing him into a hug.

"I need to get to Loren."

"Yeah, but first you need to go to the hospital."

"No, I need to see Loren."

"She is asleep right now. She doesn't know. You need to get cleaned up and taken care of before you see her."

"I saw her on the television tonight."

"So you know?" Ian asked.

"Yeah."

"Um.. how do you feel about it?"

"Ian, I am happy. I am also going to make her my wife if she will have me."

"Let's go then." Max said.

Eddie with the help of his dad and Ian left the room.

"Jeremy, I will never forget what you did for me. This is my number. Give me a call tomorrow okay?"

"I will. Thanks Eddie."

They had taken Eddie to the hospital and after tests and a new cast on his leg he was able to leave. He was nervous but excited to be seeing Loren. He could hardly wait.