Moment of truth.

We had decided to keep the baby and our relationship to ourselves for the time being. Not even Jodie knew. I hated keeping secrets from her, but we didn't want news getting out before we could talk to Beth. I had notified Dixie that i couldn't come back to work for another week. We were waiting until after the scan, before i would return. If all goes well at the scan, we were going to tell Beth the truth. It was the morning of the scan. Jeff had stayed at mine that night, so we were together to go to the doctors. The time was 1pm and i had just finished getting ready. I was wearing my black, skinny jeans and a white tank top. My hair was in a low pony tail and i had light make up on. I didn't want to look like death warmed up!

We finally reached my doctors office and took our seats in the waiting room. I was beginning to panic, and Jeff had noticed "don't worry, everything will be fine" he places his hand on my leg and nudges me slightly "i'm just a little nervous. I never thought i'd be having a baby, i always thought i'd be forever alone" he lets out a slight laugh "well you're going to have to get used to this, family thing. You've got me and our baby forever now" his words melt my heart. I couldn't believe i had gained the man of my dreams. And to top it all off, i was having his baby! Before my thoughts could trail, the doctor calls me in "Miss Smith?" i stand up, taking Jeff's hand in mine. As we enter the room, Jeff takes a seat as i lie on the bed. The doctor places some cold gel onto my tummy and reaches for the ultra sounds scanner. It takes her a little while, but she finds baby Hardy. As i see our baby on the monitor, tears fall down my face. I could hear the doctor talking to Jeff "would you like to come and see your baby? I think mum could do with a hug too"i feel his warm, strong hand on my arm in a comforting embrace.

Drying my tears, i turn back to the monitor "is everything ok with baby?" the doctor takes a little while to reply while she takes measurements "baby is fine. From the measurments i'd say you're just over two months pregnant. Have we decided what we're going to do?" the second i hear her question, i snap my reply "we're keeping it." the doctor looks to me, shocked "i'm sorry, it's just last time i saw you it was still being decided"

i instantly feel bad for snapping "i'm sorry. When i found out, i wasn't with the father. But now, here he is. Over joyed and excited for the birth" I feel Jeff squeeze my arm slightly as i spoke. The doctor smiles at me and turns to the monitor "would you like a picture printing off?" "of course! Can i have three please?" she nods and leaves the room. The image of our baby still on the screen. Jeff's hand cups mine as he leans down towards me "look at our perfect little angel." a smile takes over my face "would you like to know what we're having?" there was a slight pause before he smiles at me "no, i want the surprise. What about you?" another pause, while i thought it through. I really would like to know, but i don't want to spoil it for Jeff "i'd like to know, so i could buy specific things and think of names. But i'll let it be a surprise, for you"

We had finally left the surgery and were back in my car. Today is the day we are going to break the news to Beth and then to Dixie. There was no way i could wrestle while pregnant. I had drove back to Jeff's where i was going to make the phone calls. He was also going to cook us dinner. As i sat down on his couch, i let out a sigh and took out my phone. It doesn't ring long before Beth answers "hey Lex, you ok?" my heart starts to pound "Beth, i really need to talk to you. I don't know how to say this..." "say what? Lex? Just tell me. I'm your friend, you can talk to me" another sigh leaves my lips "i found out i'm pregnant, just over two months" i hear her squeal slightly "that's amazing news! I didn't even know you were seeing someone. Congratulations" my heart was pounding out my chest with anxiety "i wasn't seeing anyone at the time. Beth, i'm so sorry..." there was a slight pause "for what?" i turned to face Jeff, he was smiling warmly as he nods gently to me. I take in a deep breath of air "the baby, it's Jeff's. I had sex with him when i was drunk and i've felt like shit about it ever since. I've been pushing him away for so long, but i caved in and made myself feel so guilty ever since. I'm so sorry, i really don't want to hurt you or lose our friendship"

There was a long, awkward silence. I could hear her breathing, making me even more nervous. When she finally spoke, i almost jumped. "it's alright Lex. I knew he liked you, from the start. I don't hold it against you, we weren't together so i have no right to be angry. It hurts a little knowing he's moved on, but i'm happy it's with you. You won't lose me as a friend, i promise. But i do need a little time to process this." my heart sinks "i understand. Thank you, for being so understanding" as i place my phone beside me, Jeff looks over to me "so, how did it go?" i let out a loud sigh "she was happy for me and you, but she needs time to process it all. She said she knew you had a thing for me. I hope she's alright" he smiles and wraps his arms around me "she'll be fine. If she's said she's fine, then she is. Trust me on this." i rest my head on his shoulder and smile "i hope so. I suppose i should call Dixie now, let her know i can't wrestle for a while"

My phone call with Dixie was short and sweet. She was fine about me not wrestling and was very happy for me and Jeff. I would still be appearing on the show by Jeff's side, but no wrestling until after baby is born. I'm going to miss it, but i don't want to harm the baby. I was due to appear with Jeff on next weeks show. We were going to announce our baby to the fans. Then i was going to be ringside while Jeff has a match with Matt against the Helms dynasty. Jeff had prepared dinner for us, as promised. He had made lime and herb encrusted chicken, with veg and white rice. I have to say, it was delicious! Even baby approved of it. Once dinner was finished and all calls had been made to family members, we settled on the sofa watching a film. It felt so nice to be off my feet, relaxing, cuddled up to my man. It also felt amazing to be able to call Jeff MY man. I had wanted him for so long, but now i could officially be with him. I couldn't wait to tell the world next week. Hopefully, this is the start of something beautiful, that lasts a lifetime.

We had been snuggled on the couch for a few hours, i was starting to get tired. A loud yawn escapes my lips "i'm so tired, can we go to bed?" Jeff's arms wrapped around me and pulled me closer to him "of course we can. I'm starting to get tired too." his embrace tightens, before letting me stand up. His hand cups mine as he leads me to his bedroom. My face starts to heat up as i notice him start to undress. I should be use to this by now, but i still ended up getting flustered. I stripped down to my thong and pulled back the duvet. Once i had climbed into bed, my gaze turned to Jeff. He was just pulling down his trousers. The sight of his body sent my heart into a frenzy. My need for him was rising, but my body was far too tired. He climbs into bed next to me and smiles "i know you're tired so i wont try anything. But i can't promise i won't try in the morning" i throw him a smirk "i'll hold you to that Hardy!" he returns my smirk and traces down the side of my body as his lips press to mine. We become lost in each other, before he pulls back slightly and smiles "i love you!" my heart melts instantly "i love you too!"