Here's a new chapter of Finding Holly.
Thanks to all readers and reviewers.

I own my OC Holly.

This is a shorter chapter, but there's more to come...

Holly cradled her small bump nervously as she hovered over by the window. She was expecting Mike any time now, and she was worrying about what he was going to do or say. Her parents had kindly vacated the house so that the couple could speak in private. The Boston native looked out of the window as she saw a car pull into the drive. She sighed and walked over to the door to let Mike in.

Mike got out of the car, making sure that he had what he needed to bring into the house. He walked up to the front door and rang the bell. The door opened a couple of seconds later to reveal Holly. She looked positively glowing, wearing a pale blue dress and her deep brown hair loose down her back. A neat baby bump was visible underneath the loose fitting dress. Mike held out the flowers that he had brought for her.

"These are lovely." Holly smiled and gestured for him to come in.

"You look well." Mike told her as he entered the living area.

"I feel a lot better." The brunette replied as she placed the flowers in some water.

"So…" Mike sighed.

"Let's sit down. Unless you want a drink or something?" Holly asked him.

"No, I'm good." Mike replied and took a seat opposite her.

"Do you want to go first?" Holly asked him.

"No, you can go first." Mike told her.

"Mike, I know I've behaved terribly. You should understand that you really hurt me. I would never have done half of that stuff if you hadn't acted the way you did. My parents know everything and they forgive me. I need to know if you can forgive me, because otherwise we'll end up doing the same stuff over and over." Holly said.

"I accept that some stuff was completely my own fault. I can forgive you." Mike nodded.

"Would you like to say something?" Holly asked him.

"Sure. I want to begin by saying I'm sorry. I know it doesn't mean a lot after how I acted. Being apart from you has made me realise how much I long to be with you. I've never loved anyone like I love you. I know people think I'm the party guy, or the joker, but I'm ready to be a father to my child." Mike told her.

"You didn't want that if it wasn't your child." Holly raised a brow.

"I didn't know if I could raise someone else's kid." Mike shrugged.

"I understand." The brunette nodded.

"You do?" Mike looked surprised.

"If some other woman had your baby I'd feel the same way." Holly nodded.

"This baby will be so loved." Mike assured her.

"Do you mean that?" the Boston native asked him.

"I honestly do. I mean, this is our baby and I don't want to miss out on its life." Mike replied.

"His life." Holly said.

"What?" Mike frowned.

"It's a boy." Holly smiled as she handed him her recent sonogram picture.

"I'm having a son?" Mike shook his head in disbelief.

"I found out last week." She nodded.

"This is our son?" the Ohio native asked as he gazed at the picture.

"Yeah. His little heart was beating and he kicked his legs." Holly smiled happily.

"We're having a baby boy!" Mike exclaimed with tears in his eyes.

"I'm having a baby boy. How can I trust that you won't leave again?" Holly frowned.

"I have something to show you." Mike told her.

"What?" the brunette shrugged her shoulders.

Mike pulled out his cell phone and found the photo that he was looking for. He showed it to Holly and watched as she realised what it was. It was a photo of their spare room, although it was now decorated as a nursery, complete with crib and other baby accessories. The brunette smiled as she admired the work that had been put into it. The Ohio native had done it all by himself.

"Do you like it?" he asked her.

"I love it." Holly nodded.

"I literally bought half of the baby store. I have the booties, the bibs, a car seat and a teddy bear that plays lullabies…" Mike told her.

"That's so sweet." Holly smiled at him.

"Does that mean you'll come home?" Mike asked hopefully.

"How does a nursery convince me that you won't leave?" the brunette frowned confusedly.

"That won't, but this might…" he replied as he reached into his jacket pocket.

"Mike, what are you…?" Holly's eyes widened as he got down on one knee.

"I love you, Holly Isabel Redman. Will you be my wife?" Mike asked her.

"Are you serious?" she gasped.

"I know that you just got divorced. It doesn't mean we have to get married any time soon. I just wanted to show you that I'm ready to commit to you and our son." Mike replied.

"Mike, you don't know how much I want to say yes…" the brunette chewed her bottom lip.

"Then say yes." Mike nodded, his eyes wide open and honest.

Holly stared at the sparkling ring and then into Mike's eyes. She really wanted to say yes, but she was afraid. It wasn't just her now. She had a baby to think about too. So many thoughts were rushing through her head at that moment. Mike's hand caressed her cheek as he leaned in and kissed her softly. The Boston native returned the kiss and pulled Mike in a little closer. She took his hand and placed it on her baby bump.

"You don't have to answer now." Mike whispered.

"You're not mad?" she frowned.

"Not at all. The offer's open. If you need time I'll give you that." Mike replied and kissed her head gently.

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