Chapter 35: Ninth Month Jitters
"Ugh!" She groaned as she plopped into the chair next to Betty and Polly, who frowned at their mother's discomfort.
She was officially on bed rest and also three weeks passed her due date. Her feet swelled, back ached from the extra gravity she had to carry on her hips and stomach. FP was working at Andrews construction doing overtime until she had the baby.
"Still no luck?" Alice glared at her middle child. "Jeez, you don't need to look at me like I hurt your favorite dog."
"No. FP and I have our final doctor visit with Dr. Shan this afternoon to find out how to either get me induced." Her daughters gave her looks of empathy.
Betty stood up, clearing her plate and squeezed her mom's shoulder gently." I hope it is soon." She let go and put her dish into the sink tub.
"Me too, Grammy." Juniper said sweetly. Alice smiled at the young child and loading her pancakes with tons of chocolate syrup.
"Thank you, Sweetie."
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Betty arrived at the Jones' trailer door. She knocked and less than a second later, the door open revealing someone she hadn't expected to see. She thought Jug and JB weren't talking to her after she lied.
"Uh... Gladys, what are you doing back in Riverdale?" She asked.
Gladys stood in the doorway, smiling at the young blonde. Her bump was very clearly shown under her crop top and blue jeans. She stepped aside, letting her son's girlfriend walk inside. Betty looked over at FP and Jug, who shrugged their shoulders just as clueless as she was.
"I'm back for FP to sign the papers." FP looked down at the papers on the table in front of him and sighed.
"This is the only reason your here? No hidden agendas?" Gladys rolled her eyes.
"No, FP. This is it. Rodger and I want to marry and our baby to have a happy family." Jughead snorted, earning a look from his mother. "What is so funny, Jughead?"
"I just find it funny that you'd come all the way back here to just ask for dad to sign. There's always something with you."
"Believe it or not, Jughead, I'm not an evil person. I just make mistakes."
Jughead's head rolled back. "Yeah big ones like not letting me stay."
FP got up from his chair and pointed his finger at his son." Boy."
"No, Dad. I'm just stating that my own mother refused me to stay because she clearly doesn't love me." FP saw a sad look downcast over the boy's face.
Gladys sighed sadly. " Jughead, I do love you. I know I messed up, I hope someday in the future you find it your heart to forgive."
JB glared at her mother, handed her dad a pen and crossed her arms. "Like hell he will." She spat.
"Jellybean." Gladys scolded. Jellybean waved off her mother," No, mom. You haven't been in my life for the past seven months. You dropped off the face of the earth at first chance. You didn't even give Jughead a maybe... clearly you don't want us in your life!" She yelled, storming off.
"JB!" FP shouted, being ignored by the furious preteen. His eyes floated over to Gladys who looked like she was about to cry. "I'm sorry, she's just upset."
Gladys shook her head,"No. It's alright. She has every right to be angry."
FP strolled back to the table, looked over the document and signed his signature on the dotted-line. He briefly sighed, feeling a sense of relief. He wasn't married anymore. He picked it up, handed the paper back to her.
"Thank you." She said before opening the door," I don't regret marrying you. It just wasn't meant to be forever. Don't let go of her." He knew she was talking about Alice.
"I don't plan on it." He said with honesty.
She shut the door behind her and Betty eyed FP. She didn't know what just happened. She was just stopping over to pick up Jughead for their date at the Bjio. She turned to Jughead who just came back after calming JB down.
"Ready for our movie date?" He gave a nod before leaning close to kiss her.
FP smiled at the fools in-love and utters," Have a nice time you two."
"We will, FP."
His son waved, reaching for the door knob." We will, Dad."
FP smiled as the door closed and he was left in his thoughts. Gladys came, left and now he's no longer married once she sends those papers in. He will be free to be with Alice.
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That afternoon...
Dr. Shan smiled as his favorite patient greeted with happy smile. He knew that Alice was looking forward to when the baby came. Alice only mentioned that for the last month that her and FP were officially together. He always knew those complicated lovers would find their way back to each other's arms.
"How are you doing this afternoon?" He chuckled when he heard her groan.
"I can't for this baby to get out of me!" Alice complained as she lifted up her shirt.
Dr. Shan put the cold jelly onto her belly and moved the Doppler around until she could could see the 3D fetus or baby glow up on the screen. Two weeks ago her baby was the size of a pumpkin. It was now November 2nd and Alice couldn't wait any longer.
FP chose this moment to walk into the exam room. His eyes widened when he saw the screen. He walked over to a grouchy looking Alice, pressing lightly on her forehead and left a kiss. "I know I'm late."
"Ya think." She muttered through her teeth.
"FP, Alice, your baby is a size of a watermelon." Alice dropped her head back with a loud groan. "I know you're almost there. "She is a little bigger melon than last week."
"I have a good excuse." She shot him a glare. "Go on." She said as Dr. Shan wiped her stomach clean and she sat up.
"Well, Gladys came by and she brought papers."
"Papers?" She raised her brow," Like divorce papers?" He nodded with a grin.
"Yes."
She smiled." Good now the witch is back on her broom that I wish I could shove up her ass."
"I know you hate her."
"Hate her? That's an understatement, Honey."
Alice looked up to her doctor with puppy eyes." How can I get this baby out of me?"
Dr. Shan chuckled softly. "Well you could try spicy that's been proven to be effective."
"Ew no, too much heartburn." She could practically feel the acid coming up.
"Or..."
He sighed." Or you could try sex it's been the most effective when it comes to inducing." Alice and FP exchange knowing looks.
It's already been made up. Sex was the option and it was not a problem for either of them. Sex was like a drug. They couldn't get enough of it.