Unlike with her last pregnancy, the final three months seemed to crawl by. Perhaps it was because she was forced to be so sedentary.

Zed, of course had been amazing; practically taking over all the household responsibilities, as well as caring for Zach.

Their friends had been amazing as well, coming over to help whenever possible.

They really were blessed to have such an amazing support system around them ... And she made sure her friends knew how much they were cherished and appreciated.

"Your due date is next week ... I can't believe it's finally here." Zed said as he carried her up the stairs after dinner with Zach bounding up ahead of them (Which he insisted on doing EACH time and he wouldn't take no for an answer, so she had long since stopped bothering to protest)

At almost three, he had quickly passed the awkward toddler stage and was now walking almost as well as kids twice his age.

"That doesn't mean she'll come on that day, remember, the due date is only an estimate." Addison reminded him as he gently laid her down in bed

He grinned apologetically at her

"Yeah, I know ... I just can't wait to meet our little cheerleading princess." He replied as he bent down and kissed her softly before walking to Zach's room to put him to bed.

"I can do it, daddy!" Zach said as he pulled the sheets back and hopped into his bed all in his own

"I brushed my teeth, too!" He added proudly

"That's my little man!" Zed exclaimed as he and his son shared a high five.

"Good night, daddy." Zach said as he snuggled down in bed.

"Good night bud, see you in the morning." He said as he turned the light out and closed the door.

"We make really amazing kids, you know that?" Zed said as he joined Addison in bed.

"Yeah, we really do, don't we?" She said as she turned to face him.

"And this one will be amazing too, our little cheerleader." He said as he rested his hand over her stomach.

As if on cue, their daughter gave a strong kick, earning a wince from Addison.

Zed chuckled. "Looks like she's going to have a deadly high kick and low kick... Just like her mom." He said as he pulled her close.

"I know of one thing I've been missing for SURE that I can't wait to do again." She said suggestively as she caressed his cheek.

Doctor Henley had advised against any intimacy until after the baby was born, just because Addison's pregnancy was so high risk and it had proved to be one of the hardest things Zed had ever done. And he admitted to being somewhat relieved that Addison seemed to be having as hard a time with it as he was.

"I'm glad it hasn't just been hard on me ... To be honest I was beginning to feel like a jerk." He said with a laugh.

She suddenly gripped the back of his neck and pulled him into a passionate kiss

"Oh trust me, you're not the only one who's had a hard time with it." She replied

"Have I told you lately how much I love you?" He said.

"All the time, but I still love hearing it." She replied as she kissed him again

Bucky looked himself over in his bedroom mirror; today his outfit consisted of sandals, a pair of pink board shorts and a simple white shirt, because today was the day he was taking Wynry for her first trip to the beach. She would be meeting him at his house and they would walk over together.

He heard the door bell's merry chime announce her arrival.

"Okay ... You got this!" He pep talked himself in the mirror before heading down to meet her.

"Um ..." He trailed off as he opened the door.

She was wearing a white cover up that hit her just above the knees, and lent a tantalizing peak at the bikini she wore underneath.

She blushed, and Bucky inwardly cursed, because that made her even more cute ... Not to mention irresistible.

"When you said that we were going to the beach, I thought I'd wear a swimsuit ... But I can always go home and change ..."

"No ... No ... It's perfect!" He said quickly as he took her hand

"Ready?"

She smiled

"Absolutely."

"It's so beautiful, thanks for bringing me." She said as they ate lunch at Bucky's favorite seaside cafe.

"I love it here, I come to the beach every chance I get. But you know, I didn't even realize that it was missing something." He said

She cocked her head curiously

"What?"

He placed his hand over hers

"Someone to share it with." He said as he smiled at her.

She blushed and smiled shyly as she tucked a lock of hair behind her ear.

He stood and offered his hand to her

"What do you say we go for a swim? I know a place that's pretty quiet, no one knows about it. You just have to swim to get to it." He said

"Oh no worries there, we've all been swimming in the river since we were pups. We all had to learn in case we ever fell in." She said as she put her hand in his.

"Lead the way." She said.

They walked to the end of the crowded beach where there was a rocky outcropping, a kind of natural wall.

"We just need to swim around this, think you can make it? " He challenged her.

She smirked at him.

"I can ... The question is can YOU keep up." She said as she dove into the water.

"Hey ...!" He said, laughing as he hurriedly followed her.

She wasn't lying, she was a very strong swimmer, almost stronger than he was.

"Oh wow!" She said as they came ashore. The section of beach was totally secluded from the rest, and the rock formations blocked mist of the rough waves, making the water so calm that it almost looked like glass.

"How did you find this place!" She exclaimed as she looked around, her eyes wide with wonder.

"On accident when I was snorkeling one day." He replied as he pulled his wet t shirt over his head and laid it out in the rocks, and she did the same with her dress.

He turned around and he felt his mouth go dry.

"You're so gorgeous." He said as he slowly closed the distance between them.

"Funny, Because I was going to tell you the same thing." She replied as she kissed him.

They enjoyed a day of laughter, playing in the water, and just enjoying each other's company.

Then, all too soon. It was time to go.

"We'd better swim back before the tide comes in, because it can get a little rough." He said

"I'd love to come back sometime." She said

He grinned at her

"Don't worry, we will."

"It was amazing, thanks for sharing it with me." She said as they arrived at his house just as the sun was setting.

"Hey so ... my parents are out would you like to... Come in?" Bucky asked, even after spending the whole day with her, he still couldn't get enough.

"Sure." She replied shyly.

They settled in the couch as he propped his feet up into the coffee table and turned on the TV and flipped through the channels, trying to find a movie or something for them to watch As Wynry cuddled up close against him.

Their eyes met, and sultry thoughts of that hot bikini she was wearing under that dress suddenly invaded his mind And opened the flood gates to a river of some VERY naughty thoughts.

"You've been TORTURING me in that bikini all day." He said as he kissed her

Suddenly before he knew what was happening, she was pushing him back against the couch and her mouth met his in a searing kiss that Bucky swore made him see stars.

She broke off the kiss with a growl, and he looked up at her in awe as she crouched above him, fangs beared, eyes and necklace glowing as she let out a feral snarl.

She was incredible!

"Oh my gosh!" She suddenly yelped as she practically leapt off of him.

"Did I hurt you? I'm so sorry I just ... I got carried away!" She said

He didn't reply, he merely continued to stare at her open mouthed.

She averted her eyes as she played with the hem of her dress.

"I know what you're thinking ...that I'm a monster." She said as her eyes shimmered with shamful tears.

"No ... No! That's not it all all! I ..." He started to explain when both of their phones suddenly rang, startling them both.

They both answered.

"What?! Zed slow down! I can't understand a damn word you're saying!" Bucky yelled into his phone.

His face suddenly grew serious as he listened

"We're on our way." He said

"Okay, we'll be right there." Wynry said as they ended their calls at the same time.

"Addison's gone into labor." They said in unison

Wynry blushed

"I need to stop off at the den and change, and I'll meet you there."

"Or ... You could just ... You know ... Wear some of my stuff. I have some sweats you could borrow." He said as a blush dusted his cheeks.

Why did he always find himself so flustered around her?! It was both frustrating and awesome at the same time.

"O ... Okay I mean ... If you don't mind ... And it would save time." She replied

He grinned

"TRUST me, I don't mind at all."