Chapter Twenty Five

Miscarriage. Aria DiLaurentis could not understand what happened. A few weeks ago she found out that she and Jason were going to have another baby. Now two weeks later, she found out that she miscarried. She could still remember what happened a day earlier. She, Jason and Scarlett were having a play date with Jack, Wyatt, Wren and Spencer when she started to feel cramping. She remembers getting up to go the bathroom and finding blood. She remembered Jason asking if everything was okay and how terrified she was that she may be having a miscarriage. She remembered how Jason started screaming for Wren and how they both rushed her to the emergency room in Rosewood. There in the hospital she felt her whole world crumbling down before her and she just couldn't understand why or what went wrong.

She remembers the doctor apologizing and telling her that it wasn't her fault, that sometimes things start out this way and no one knows why they happen. Aria was just in shock and numb. She felt upset and sadness all at the same time. She was more than ready to have another baby with Jason. She so badly wanted to give Scarlett a sibling and now that wouldn't happen. She blamed herself and no one could get through to Aria. Not even Jason.

Jason DiLaurentis was a strong man. He was trying to be strong for his family. He was estatic at the fact that their family was going to expand and now there was no more baby. He saw how much Aria was hurting and he tried to comfort her the best he could but she just shut everyone out. So, instead he was trying to be strong for Aria and for Scarlett. He didn't want Scarlett to know that there was anything wrong and he wanted to protect Scarlett from seeing her Mommy all sad. He had so much going on that he felt like he could burst. In a few hours he had to go and pick up Aria from the hospital and bring her home. Scarlett was taking a nap and he was sitting in his office trying not to let the tears fall.

Walking into the DiLaurentis household, Wren made his way to Jason's office. Upon entering he saw his brother in law trying so hard to be strong. "Hey, Jase. I am so sorry" Wren started to say. Jason just looked up at Wren and tried to tell him that he was okay but he wasn't okay. "I just don't understand Wren" Jason started to say. "I know you don't and sometimes I don't understand it either as a doctor. I know that things can start out this way and it is heartbreaking when it does happen but I know that you and Aria are both strong and that you will get through this" Wren said comfortingly. Jason just nodded towards Wren as they stood in silence. Jason knew that Wren was right but he didn't know what to do anymore.

A few hours later, Jason made his way into Aria's room. He could see that she was awake. "Hey baby" Jason said softly. Aria looked up at Jason and he could tell that she didn't sleep much. She didn't say anything to Jason. She felt heartbroken knowing that she lost their baby. "I'm so sorry, I'm sorry" Aria started to whisper over and over terrified that Jason may leave her for losing the baby. "Shh baby, shh its okay" Jason said pulling Aria close. There the two just held each other until Aria's tears started to stop. "Ready to go home" Jason asked softly. Aria just nodded. She didn't know what to do when she got home. She was afraid to see Scarlett because she didn't want Scarlett to see her so upset.

The couple made their way home to their house. As soon as they entered Scarlett smiled when see saw her mommy. "mama" Scarlett squeeled as she walked over to Aria. Aria looked down at Scarlett and started to cry. She couldn't do this she thought. "Mama cry" Scarlett said. Upon hearing Scarlett, Aria couldn't take it anymore that she ran up to their bedroom and slammed the door. Once in the room she burst into tears.

Downstairs, Aria could hear Jason comforting their daughter who started to cry as soon as Aria ran away. Scarlett didn't understand what was wrong with her Mama. "It's okay baby, Mama didn't mean to run away" Jason said soothingly. "Scarlett, right now Mama is going through a hard time and I need you to be extra good during this time" Jason said softly to his daughter as he set her in her play pen. "I'll be right back baby, I'm gonna go check on your Mama" Jason said as he walked away from Scarlett.

Making his way into their bedroom he found Aria on their bed in tears. "Aria baby its okay. Scarlett is okay and your okay" Jason said trying his best to comfort his wife. "I'm sorry, Jase. I don't think I was ready to come home. I want to be alone. Please leave me alone" Aria said pushing him away. Jason understood that Aria needed space but he wanted to make her feel better. "I'm going to go take Scarlett to the park, then we'll pick up dinner on the way home" Jason said. Aria looked at Jason and nodded.

While, Jason and Scarlett were at the park. Aria decided to the nail salon. She started to think that maybe she would feel better if she had some time alone and some pampering. Sititng in her chair at the salon she noticed two girls walk in. They looked to be sisters. She could tell that they were extremely close and the sight of them made her more upset and sad. Oh Scarlett, I'm sorry, so sorry, Aria started to think. I'm sorry Scarlett for not being able to give you a baby sister right now or a baby brother, Aria kept thinking as she sat there in the nail salon. Finally she couldn't take it anymore and decided that she needed to get away.

Making her way up the steps to her Mother's house, Aria was nervous. She was afraid of what her Mom might think but there was one thing that Aria needed right now and that was her Mom. Knocking on the door, Aria held her breath waiting for someone to answer the door. Pulling the door to her house open, Ella was surprised to see Aria on the steps. "Hi honey, did you bring my beautiful grandbaby" Ella asked cheerfully. Aria shook her head no as the tears began to fall. She launched herself into her Mother's arms feeling comfort right away. Ella was shocked, she didn't know what was wrong and it made her concerned about Aria. Pulling Aria into the house, Ella continued to console her daughter until she fell asleep.

Meanwhile, Jason and Scarlett made their way home with takeout in tow. Upon entering the house Jason noticed that it was quiet. As he made his way through the house with Scarlett searching for Aria he became increasingly worried as she was nowhere to be found. Walking into the kitchen he saw it up on the fridge a note.

Jason,

By the time you are reading this note, you may have noticed that I am gone. I have left to go to my Mom's house. I am sorry for leaving like this but right now I am so lost and confused. Please take care of our little girl for me as I can't be at home right now. Being at home is to painful for me right now. What I want the most is to be gone for a couple of days. I will come home as soon as I am ready to come home. Please don't come and look for me right now. I'm sorry and I love you. Please give Scarlett kisses for me and tell her that her Mama will be back soon.

Love,

Aria

After finishing the note, Jason just stood there heartbroken. He knew that Aria needed to grieve the loss of their child but he was hoping they would do it together. He felt like a part of him was ripped away. "Dada" Scarlett said softly. Picking Scarlett up from her play pen, Jason held her close inhaling her baby scent. They were going to be okay, he thought. He knew that they were going to be okay.

Author's note

Sorry for the late update. Yes, Aria miscarried but in the end it will be okay. This is just a little step that they have to get through and they will get through it. Anyway, I will try to update as much as I can but I have a lot of changes going on in my life. Anyway, the good news is that I am feeling a whole lot better. I am a strong person and I will get through it slowly, one step at a time. Anyway, thank you again everyone for the reviews and reading my story it means a lot. Next chapter will be some Mother/daughter talk and Aria and Jason moving on with their lives.