co-written by RatedrKjErIcHo
The next morning Chris sat at the table alone in the court room. Kara had come over to sit with Amelia and the doctor had agreed to testify in court that he had ordered Amelia to be on bed rest pending the results of her tests. He heard the door open and turned toward. He smiled when he saw Randy and Lauren come in with Ted, Adam and Janessa. They sat behind him just as Brett and his lawyer walked in. The doctor walked in a few minutes later.
"All rise." The bailiff said to them. "The Honorable Daniel Taylor presiding."
"Be seated." The judge said as he did too. "Where is Ms. Franklin?"
"Your honor, Ms. Franklin has been put on bed rest by her doctor for the time being. The stress of things have complicated her pregnancy." The lawyer said.
"Your honor, this shows that Ms. Franklin isn't capable of watching Jase. She is so focused on this new baby."
"Enough." The judge said to them. "I would like to hear from the doctor." Dr. Wells walked up to the stand. "State your name for the record."
"Dr. Ross Wells." He said.
"And you're Ms. Franklin's doctor?"
"Yes, I am."
"What is your assessment of Ms. Franklin's condition?"
"Ms. Franklin is severely exhausted. She's pale, her iron counts are low and she almost passed out yesterday. Her blood pressure is high and these could be dangerous conditions for her and for her unborn child. I have ordered strict bed rest pending the results of tests that I should have back later today."
"So, do you feel it is better that she isn't here?"
"Yes. She needs to rest."
"Thank you. You may step down." The doctor nodded and walked back to his seat. "Given this development, I feel we will adjourn today and reconvene tomorrow."
"This is unacceptable." Brett said standing up. "I don't want to wait to have my son. This proves that Amelia isn't capable of taking care of Jase while she is dealing with this pregnancy."
"Mr. DiBiase, I suggest you sit down or I will hold you in contempt. Tomorrow, we will reconvene and start with Mr. Orton after Dr. Wells testimony and Dr. Gordon, the child's pediatrician." He said banging the gavel. "Court adjourned."
Chris sighed and got up from the table. He was glad the judge agreed. Now he just wanted to go home and take care of Amelia. He walked over to the others. "I'm heading to get some food and heading home. You guys are welcome to come if you want."
"Thanks. I think we will." Janessa replied. Chris nodded and they all headed out to the house.
Amelia laid in bed wondering how court was going. She had talked to Missy earlier and went over some wedding plans. Missy was emotional and Amelia spent most of the talk getting her calmed down. Finally Missy had to deal with the kids and now Amelia was just waiting for news from the trial.
Kara walked in with a bowel of popcorn and sat down beside her. "Jase has been fed and is sleeping. Ted called. Court has been postponed pending your test results and everyone is on their way over here with Chris. He said to stay in bed until he gets here and then he'd carry you downstairs to socialize."
"Great." She replied.
"How's Missy?"
"Missy is crazy." Amelia laughed. "I swear she's crazy. But we made some progress with the wedding."
"Good. I know she wants this to be perfect." She replied.
"Yes she does but she's crazy. She's never been this way while pregnant. With Emma and Noah she wasn't really crazy. But this time, I swear she's insane." Amelia replied. "She's emotional and insecure about her relationship with John. She thinks the divas are after him and that he will leave her for them because they are thin and beautiful. She feels fat and unpretty. Even though she's planning this wedding, she still is insecure."
"She has no need to be. I hope I look that good after having this baby." Kara said rubbing her belly.
"I know. She looks amazing even pregnant. She always bounces back to her pre-baby weight after each baby." Amelia replied. "I think after the wedding, it will be better. I hope so."
"It will I'm sure." Kara replied as the front door opened. "And that must be everyone."
A few seconds later the door to the bedroom opened and Chris walked in. He kissed Amelia and smiled. "How are you feeling?"
"I'm okay." She smiled. "How was court?"
"It went good. We go back tomorrow. But the judge understood things with the pregnancy. So , I think it went good." She nodded and he scooped her up. "We have food downstairs and everyone is here except Missy but she's on her way."
"I hope she's mellow." Kara added as she followed them down.
"This food looks great." Janessa replied as she help Adam put it on the table. She looked up at Amelia as they came down the stairs. "Hey, how are you feeling?"
"Tired but a little better than I was." She said as Chris put her down on the couch.
"Well that's good." She smiled. "We got a variety of take out. From pizza to Chinese. And everything in between to accommodate the pregnant women."
"Ooh I want some pizza and some chicken broccoli lo mien with sweet and sour sauce." Amelia said.
"You rest. I'll get it." Chris said walking toward the dinning room where the food was.
"You are so getting spoiled!" Amelia heard to the side of her and smiled to see Missy there. She hugged her friend.
"I didn't see you come in."
"I was quiet." Missy smiled.
"You get spoiled too." Amelia replied.
"Not always. But this is about all of us spending time together. How are you feeling?" Missy asked sitting down next to her.
"I'm alright. I rested today and that was nice."
"That's great." Missy smiled as they continued to talk.
John headed into the kitchen where the guys were. "Hey, guys."
"Hey, John." Randy said to him. "How are things?"
"My wife is insane." He said quietly so no one in the living room could hear him.
"Why do you say that?"
"Because she's insisting that I'm having something with a diva and that I'm thinking of leaving her for that diva because she's pregnant with our third kid and I find her fat." He replied with a sigh. "Then she gets all weepy and apologizes for it and say she knows I love her. But she's still worried that I want a diva instead of her. She's never been this insecure before. I don't know how to handle it."
"Let us take the kids tonight and you show her how it really is." Cody said. John looked at him. "I mean do it right. Show her that she's still the most beautiful girl in the world to you."
"She is the most beautiful girl in the world to me. No one even comes close and that includes every diva past and present. I love Missy more than anything."
"Then use tonight and show her that." Cody replied. "We will take Emma and Noah. And you be super romantic and show her she is your world." John looked at him. "And then you take her and rock hers."
John laughed. "Alright." He replied. "I guess I should go tell her that you guys are taking the kids for the night." Cody nodded and John headed into the living room. He walked over to Missy. "Hey, I wanted to tell you that Cody is taking Emma and Noah for the night."
"Why?" She asked him.
"Because I want to spend time with you. I think we need a little time alone."
"Alright." She replied.
"Good." He smiled and walked back to the kitchen.
Amelia looked at Missy. "Oh you are so getting some tonight."
"I guess we will see." She replied. "But I don't want pity sex from my husband."
"Why would your husband give you pity sex?" Janessa asked.
"Because I'm not who he wants. He wants a diva who is thin and pretty. Not like me. Fat and pregnant for the third time."
"Did you ever stop and think that there a reason you've got two babies with another one on the way? That man can't keep his hands off of you. He doesn't see any other women but you."
"It's true Miss." Amelia replied. "That man is so in love you. He only wants you. Like Janessa said. There is a reason why you have two kids and a third on the way. You hump like bunnies."
"Maybe that's true."
"It is. How often do you or did you and John have sex?" Kara asked.
"A day or week?'
"A week."
They watched as Missy thought for a few minutes. "I'm going to say seven to ten times usually sometimes more. But on average between that."
"How the hell do either of you have the energy to do anything else?"
Missy smiled despite things. "We manage." She replied.
"How do you manage that much sex with two kids?" Kara asked.
"We make time." She replied.
"Then you know why you're expecting number three." Amelia replied. "Missy, John loves you. He doesn't want anyone else because you're more than enough woman for that man. I mean if he's getting sex from you seven to ten times a week or more, then he doesn't have the energy or time to sleep with anyone else. And he wouldn't want to if he's getting that much sex from his wife." "And since you have a kid free night, show him why he chose you to be his wife and the mother of his kids." Amelia said
"Yeah, you're right. I can definitely do that."
"Good. Now, let's get off Missy and John and how much sex they have. And eat." Kara replied.
The rest of the girls laughed and they started eating the food. Amelia smiled as they did. It was nice to be normal and forget all the issues going on and hang out with good friends. She only hoped things continue and that the custody battle went her way.
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