"I can't believe it."

"What? What is there not to believe?" Roman asked.

He pulled the blanket down some to take a peek at Ruby's naked body but it was hard to since it was dark in their bedroom. Ruby pushed his shoulder playfully making him fall back onto the bed.

"Already abusing me I see."

She smiled as she leaned in to kiss him.

"I think you knew what you were already getting into."

He smirked and closed his eyes.

"I suppose I did."

She sat up and looked down at him.

"What's wrong?" he asked seeing the looked that overcame her face.

"I just..."

"What?"

"I never became pregnant when you came to visit me."

"Is that what you wanted to tell me earlier?"

Ruby nodded.

"I'm not mad at you!"

"I feel like I've disappointed you in some way."

Roman sat up and took her hand.

"That isn't something either one of us can control Ruby. I would never be mad over something like that."

She nodded.

"I'm not mad."

"Ok."

He kissed her and pulled her into a hug.

"I could never be mad at you," he whispered, "No matter what you did."

Her silver eyes watered up some and she nodded.

"To be honest I didn't think you would be ok with a surprise wedding. I was waiting for you to say no."

Ruby shook her head.

"I missed you too much. It made me realize how lucky I am."

He arched an eyebrow at her.

"You're the lucky one? I almost got you shot."

Ruby smiled, "I know. I always wondered how you could love someone so damaged. I have so many problems..."

"Me too. I guess that makes us perfect for each other."

She didn't say anything.

"I am in the mood for another baby making round... only if you are."

Ruby grinned at him and threw the blanket off. She jumped on top of him with an evil look in her eyes.

"I hope you plan on staying up all night."

"I was hoping too," Roman whispered grabbing her sides.

X

X

(Six months later)

"Why do you keep on insisting that you leave me?" Roman groaned, hugging his wife tightly.

"I told you I wanted to make it back to Atlas to check up on my patient."

"What about me? I love you."

Ruby sighed and smiled at her pouting husband.

"If you are going to miss me that much... Then go with me."

Roman let go of her.

"Really?"

She nodded.

"I don't mind. You might like my patient. She's pretty nice actually."

"You act like she wasn't before?"

"She had her moments but who doesn't... right?"

"I guess..."

"I plan on staying a few days... Winter invited me over."

"Ah... The one who messages you late at night every Wednesday?"

Ruby nodded, "Weiss' family loves me... So I always try and visit. Weiss and Hei so happen to be up there too."

"Oh, is Weiss having the baby up there this time?" Roman asked.

"Yea, so her mom and Winter can be there."

"Ah, ok."

"I never thought they would popping out so many kids already."

Ruby grinned.

"Are you jealous?" she teased.

"No, scared. I don't want to babysit."

She snorted while trying not to laugh.

"What?" he asked, "Why is that so funny?"

"You actually looked scared... It's just babies."

"Babies that act like Weiss. If they were anything like Junior I wouldn't mind."

She shook her head.

"I have to finish packing."

"I'll let Mom know I'm going with you so she doesn't try to come over."

Ruby stopped what she was doing and looked at the dresser.

"Is she the one who's been sneaking pregnancy tests in the apartment?"

"I keep trying to hide them but Mom is good... I think I picked up ten of them already."

"Did... did you tell her we were trying?" Ruby asked looking scared.

"She keeps insisting that you are and you don't know it yet."

Ruby turned back to her suitcase. She had tried three months ago and that was the last time. She was too scared another one would come out negative. She didn't tell Roman, but she had taken fifteen of them already. Yang had told her to stop worrying about it but she was constantly reminded when she saw her nephews. She never told her mother about her worries either.

"Red, it will happen when it does. I'm just happy you're ok with trying now. Don't worry about it too much."

"I guess."

Another thirty minutes and they were headed for the airport with Yang driving. It was really quiet on the way up there. Yang was uncomfortable between them because she knew Ruby was stressed out. Blake was already four months herself with Weiss in the lead at eight months. She could feel the tension between the newly married couple.

"How's Mom doing?" Yang asked.

Ruby shrugged, "I haven't talked to her much lately."

"Hm."

"Why?"

"She asks me about Mom whenever she calls. I think she misses her."

Ruby nodded.

When Raven finally moved out, Summer had barely came out except for work. She seemed to miss the tall, wild haired woman a lot but Raven had to continue on with her life as she had before. Summer was too proud to beg her to stay. It seemed they had gotten a little closer than best friends but no one questioned them.

"I was thinking she move back in with Mom. She's great with the kids but she seems so sad all the time without her."

"You think... They were in love?" Ruby asked.

"I'm not sure... Maybe Mom became so dependent on her because Dad was never stable. It was like it crushed her poor soul."

"Maybe Summer is in love with Raven and Raven never returned her feelings?" Roman asked.

Yang nodded, "That is possible."

"Maybe you should ask Mom to stay with you guys for a few days?" Ruby asked.

"I can try but she always says she's too busy."

Ruby shrugged.

"I thought you and Mom were getting along?"

"We are but I don't know how I'm supposed to help her. She barely answers my video calls."

Yang bit her lip.

"I'll have to call her tonight and see what is going on."

Ruby nodded.

"You guys stay safe on that plane, ok?" Yang said, hugging her sister.

"We will."

Yang hugged Roman too.

"Try not to cry too much when she leaves the room."

Roman glared at her but she grinned evilly.

"Bye!" Yang waved to them as they boarded onto the plane.

I hope everything is ok with them. Ruby has been stressing more than usual lately. Luckily she has a three month break from school before she starts again.

They were on the plane for a few hours. Ruby slept during this time but Roman couldn't help but stay awake. He was tired but sleep wasn't coming to him easily. He wanted nothing more than to love on Ruby but she was so occupied with work and school... He was afraid her having a baby would make things worse.

I wish she would tell what's wrong. She's been so distance lately. I keep telling her I don't mind that we aren't having a baby yet but she won't hear it. I wonder what will happen if it keeps going this way...

X

X

"It feels so weird to be here again," Ruby said.

"I feel like you're going to stay for another half year and send me home."

She shook her as she squeezed his hand.

"I won't be doing it again anytime soon hopefully."

"Did you want to go to the hospital now?" Roman asked.

Ruby nodded, "Let's check into our hotel first."

"Alright."

The air was freezing but Ruby paid no mind to it.

They got a rent a car and headed for the hospital. The building seemed so much taller since the last time he was there. As soon as they walked through the doors, the nurses were waving hi. She spoke to them and they nodded pointing up but Roman couldn't hear anything they said.

"Let's go Roman!" she called.

They got onto the elevator. Roman couldn't help but feel... anxious. Seeing a dying person really didn't seem up his alley but Ruby seemed excited. She had mentioned that the woman was on her last chemo treatment and she would look rather sick. He wasn't sure how he was going to feel about all of that.

"This is it."

"Does she know we are coming?" Roman whispered.

She nodded, "I messaged her and let her know."

"Ok."

Ruby pushed open the door. Roman saw a short black haired woman staring out the window with her back turned to them. She didn't budge when the door had opened. He could tell she had rather small frame. Ruby shut the door and walked over to her side.

"Don't you want to turn around?"

The woman nodded.

This is really weird.

The woman turned and Roman wasn't ready for it.

"Emerald?" he whispered.

She nodded.

"It's been a while."

"What- Why are you here?" Roman snapped.

"I got sick."

"So you forced Ruby to treat you? Don't you think you did enough already?!" he yelled.

Ruby clamped a hand over his mouth.

"She never forced me. She actually was going to leave but I had her stay. She was really sick."

"Why? Why after everything she did to you!" he said even his voice muffled.

Ruby sat down on the bed.

"If I let her die... Would you have been ok with that?" Ruby asked.

"What?"

"You heard her question," Emerald said standing up.

She did look sickly.

"I asked her to keep it a secret. I didn't know how you would feel knowing I was here."

Roman sat down in one of the visitor chairs.

"I'll leave you two alone," Ruby said with a smile.

She kissed Roman on the cheek and she was out of the room.

What the hell is this woman thinking?! Last time I saw her, she tied me up.

"I have no intentions of hurting you. Even if I wanted too... I really couldn't."

"Whatever."

Emerald smiled and shrugged.

"I would like to say I'm sorry though."

Roman looked up at her. She looked so strange with black hair but he knew it was her because of those bright red eyes he used to love.

"Why are you sorry for?" he asked looking annoyed.

"I almost ruined your life... You seem so happy."

Roman looked up at her again seeing sorrow.

"I was selfish. Oddly enough... She was willing to help me mostly because I had the same illness as her friend but she could've said no. I already told Ruby I would no longer infer with her life unless it was because I had to come back here. I wish you the best of luck."

X

X

The few days in Atlas seemed to fly by. Roman was haunted by the sickly face Emerald had. Ruby kept reassuring she would be ok for the time being and all she needed to do was eat more. He was glad to see his best friend but it didn't help him feel any less like shit. He was angry at her but... He didn't want to see her like that.

"Thinking hard?"

Roman looked up to see Hei carrying his son.

"Yea." "What happened?"

"I feel like everything has kind of crashed down on me at once."

"Well... What happened? I figured you would be happy with Ruby being here."

"Ruby has been treating Emerald at that cancer hospital here in Atlas. I was angry she kept it a secret. I was mad at Emerald but when I saw how sick she looked... I don't know... It hurt me."

"Of course it did."

Roman shook his head.

"You were madly in love with the woman. I would imagine it was a shock for Ruby when she saw her."

"You want to know what she asked me? Would I be ok if Ruby would've let her die instead?"

Junior looked shocked.

"That's hardcore... I believe she did the right thing though. What would have been your answer? I don't think you would have one. You would be upset if she did die."

Roman smiled at him.

"I guess that's true."

"You have nothing to worry about. Ruby has your back. She's a big girl making decisions. She knows you have no feeling for Emerald anymore but she knows you would hurt if she died and she could've done something to fix it. Give her credit. It probably has been eating her up on the inside."

"You got smarter after becoming a dad huh?" Roman teased.

"You would think that but I spend more time yelling: Don't put that in your mouth! Or what are you chewing on?!"

Roman started laughing.

"Being a dad is great huh?" Junior nodded.

"I would change nothing."

I can't wait then.

X

X

"I'm so tired."

Roman looked over at his wife.

"Tired?"

"More than usual. I've been tired more than lately."

"I thought you being tired was just part of your personality?"

"Hahaha, very funny."

"Maybe you could try taking one of the tests Mom had left around for us."

Ruby looked over at the coffee table that had a grocery bag of different pregnancy tests.

"If it's negative then I'll get you some vitamins."

Ruby smirked as she stared down the white bag on the table.

"I can just to humor you."

"Nothing is more sexy than your humor babe."

Ruby shook her head and grabbed a test from the bag.

"Be right back."

"It takes three minutes!"

"How would you know?"

"She's left so many I finally opened one and read it!" he yelled back and he could hear her laughing.

A few minutes passed by and Roman looked at the hallway kind of worried but he decided to keep watching TV. He didn't know if she was too nervous to pee or she just didn't want to take it. Once he flipped the channel he heard loud footsteps.

"ROMAN! ROMAN!"

The next chapter will be the last. Sorry for not updating last weekend. I have a five day vacation coming up so I'll have free time to do my other stories! Until next time!