Fan reaction after the interview was pandemonium. The fans went crazy on social media. Everyone was begging for a belly photo but Heather and Naya were keeping everything extremely private. #BabyHeya was the number one hashtag, and news outlets were all over the story. Most speculating how Naya would continue on the show while pregnant. Of course, the gossip sites were already saying Naya would be fired, or she quit the show in order to have a baby. They knew there would be those outlets that are pure garbage and gossip. That was part of the business they couldn't do anything about.
Their publicist's phone was ringing off the hook with different shows, outlets, and magazines wanting the first interview, photo of the baby, photo of the belly, or basically get their hands on any and all information they could as long as they were the exclusive source. The girls had kept their pregnancy very under wraps, so the media was itching for any details they could manage. One thing that worried Naya was the publications and news outlets that would try anything to get a baby bump photo or better yet, a photo of Heather, Naya, and the belly. That would absolutely rake in the cash for any media outlet.
All of it was overwhelming for both of them. Both girls agreed at the beginning of the pregnancy, they would sell their souls before ever selling photos of their child to a magazine. If they were to do a photoshoot it would be with a photographer they knew personally, a source they trusted, and one that's not just looking to make money off their child.
Aside from their family, and closest friends, they didn't really trust anyone else. This industry was full of snakes and people trying to make money off each other, and the girls will be damned if people use their baby girl for their own personal gain.
Overall, the fan reaction has been amazing with people sending them positive messages, and fan pages were simply going crazy over the impending arrival. Heather and Naya spent a little time replying to a few lucky fans which they went absolutely crazy about.
It was the day before Thanksgiving. Everyone was thrilled to get a long weekend break. This was their last day of filming until Tuesday. Ryan graciously gave the cast an additional day off on Monday for those who decided to leave town for the weekend.
Heather and Naya made the decision to have Thanksgiving at their house this year. Mainly because it's getting close to the point where Naya isn't advised to travel. As she approaches the six-month mark and enters her third trimester. This would be the first time their family has seen Naya since the gender reveal. Of course, they've demanded photos, both of the ultrasound and of Naya. They FaceTimed often keeping their parents updated.
Heather and Naya were surprised last week when FedEx dropped off a large package that showed up on their doorstep that neither of them ordered. They brought the box in the house and Heather opened it revealing tons of adorable clothes for their baby girl and a cushioned play mat that had little plush animals hanging from the top. It was the sweetest thing.
"They're really spoiling her," Heather says shaking her head after reading Naya the card from Yolanda and Susan.
"She is going to be one loved little girl. We will have to FaceTime them tonight if Ryan lets us off at a decent hour.
It was just after 3 pm, the girls were on set finishing up their scenes. Heather was in a couple of dance numbers and Naya was filming some scenes with Lea and Diana. They were currently using a large black leather handbag to conceal her belly. Naya nailed every scene she was in. She was tired of course, her feet ached, but she pushed through.
"How are you holding up Naya, do you need a break?" Ryan asked before they filmed a choir room scene.
Before Naya could respond Ryan's phone rings, he takes it out of his pocket and looks at the caller ID noticing that it's Heather. He quickly picks up his phone and answers...
"Heather?" Ryan says into the phone making Naya snap her head away from Diana and look at Ryan.
"Hi, Ryan. Are you giving my wife a break?" Heather asked in a concerned tone which Ryan immediately picked up on.
"Yes Morris, I'm being nice to her," Ryan replies rolling his eyes but can't help the smirk that appears on this face. Naya can't help but laugh and shake her head. Of course, her wife would call Ryan to make sure she was ok.
"Alright, fine. Just remember if she needs a break or her feet start to hurt you'll give her a few minutes. Don't make me go all momma bear on..." Heather rambles before Ryan bends over in laughter. Before handing the phone to Naya who was staring at Ryan with a perplexed smile.
"Baby? ...yes honey I'm ok. Yes, he's giving me a break, in fact, he just was going to ask if I wanted one before you called. Yes, I will take a short break. No, I haven't killed Lea yet. Yes, Diana is getting me water whenever I need it. No, you don't have to go all momma bear on Ryan. Yes, I have a snack you don't need to pick up anything. Alright baby I love you too. She loves you too."
Naya finishes her talk with Heather and sees the girls and Ryan just stare at her smiling shaking their heads. Heather was something else. She constantly worried about Naya when they were separated.
The entire cast was in the auditorium set, the only ones they were waiting for were Harry, Zack, and Heather who were coming over from the tin shed.
The cast is making casual conversation discussing their plans for the holiday when the three stragglers came in through the side door and were talking amongst themselves. Everyone looks up in their direction when they hear the door shut.
"Is it just me or do either of you feel like were animals at a museum?" Heather joked when she saw everyone looking in their direction. The guys laughed and sat on the edge of the stage. While Heather went down to the cushioned seats and sat down beside her wife. Naya got up off the seat she was in and sat in Heather's lap instead. Heather happily welcomed her wife and wrapped her arms around her belly feeling the baby move making the girls look down and a smile stretches across their faces.
"Hi, my girls! You know momma's here don't you little one. Sorry I was so late. Have you been a good girl today?" Heather finishes looking up at Naya
"She's been a good little girl. She kicked me in the ribs during one of my scenes that left me a little breathless, so we had to pause and do a second take but she's been behaving pretty well so far." Naya responded with a smile.
"You little one... don't be kicking mami in the ribs. The hurts mami." Heather playfully scolded her daughter. The cast looks at them completely entertained by this.
The workday was finally done and the cast had gathered outside by their cars talking in groups and giving hugs wishing each other a Happy Thanksgiving.
"Happy Thanksgiving you three!" Amber says while winking at Naya and Heather. Amber looks down and gives Naya's belly a little pat which made the baby kick. Amber instantly smiled. "You enjoy all the food little one. Auntie Amber may have some treats for your mommies when we get back on Tuesday! Love you kiddo!" Amber finishes hugging both girls.
The girls continue to say goodbyes to their friends for the next 15 minutes or so. Nearly everyone patted Nayas round belly saying their goodbyes to the baby. The girls couldn't help but think that this baby girl had everyone wrapped around her little finger and wasn't even born yet.
The girls had just walked through the front door and locked it behind them activating their alarm system out of habit. Heather set the keys in the glass bowl on the entry table and took off her shoes.
Naya was squinting her eyes while she sat on the bench attempting to take her sneakers off her swollen feet. Heather bent down and untied her shoes so her wife wouldn't have to bend over and strain herself. Once her shoes her off Heather could see how swollen and sore they looked. She inwardly cringed, she hated seeing her wife in pain. Heather picked up her wife gently and laid her on the couch wanting her to avoid walking at all costs.
"Here sweetheart let's put your feet up. Rest here for me. I'll be back in a minute." Naya nodded with a smile and Heather ran up the stairs into the master bathroom. She immediately started their jacuzzi bathtub and turned on the heating jets. One of the best investments for Naya was this bathtub. They wanted to be able to have a jacuzzi inside with heated jets. Naya absolutely hated being in the bath and just as you started to relax the water is getting cold. Heather had surprised her as a wedding gift by getting her a dreamy luxury bathtub. To say she was thrilled was an understatement.
Heather started the water and set the temperature to a comfortable level making sure she kept it in the range Dr. Laine suggested. She sprinkled in some calming lavender salts and put the lights on a dimmer to give the room a calming feel. She then grabbed some candles out of the linen closet beside the sink and lit several candles placing them around the tub and on the counter. She took off all her clothes and slipped on her fluffy white robe and left the room.
Heather had reached the last step and saw Naya sitting up on the couch trying to rub the throbbing pain in her lower back. Heather noticed she was close to tears and quickly kneeled down in front of the couch.
"Oh, sweetheart are you alright?" Heather asked concerned.
"My back and feet are killing me." Naya simply says her voice cracking at the same time.
"I have something that will help I think. Come here, beautiful." Heather says. She gently leans over and lifts Naya in her arms telling her to rest her head against her chest which Naya immediately does finding comfort in her wife's touch.
Heather carefully walks up the stairs with her wife. Nayas hand resting on her belly. Heather can't help but nearly choke up herself thinking about the fact that she's actually carrying her whole world in her arms right now. She suddenly becomes very overwhelmed. Naya notices Heather trying to shake out of her thoughts looks up at her with a concerned look. Heather shrugs it off and continues to carry her wife to the bathroom.
Naya immediately gasps at the romantic and relaxing setup her wife made. Whenever Naya was particularly stressed or sore she always loved her baths. She smiled at her wife and mouthed a thank you before puckering her lips silently asking her wife for a kiss. Heather smiles down at her wife kissing her back.
"Come on beautiful, it's all ready for you," Heather says while gently setting Naya down on the bench and lifting off her shirt, and removing her bra. Once she's topless, Heather helps her stand and tugs down her jeans and panties setting them off to the side.
Heather slips off her robe and climbs in the tub and sits down. Naya approaches the tub and heather sits up and grabs her hips on both sides to steady her pregnant wife making sure she doesn't slip. Naya puts her hands on Heather's shoulders for added traction and when she's finally standing in the tub she turns and starts to sink down. Heather's hands never leave her hips. Once Naya is completely settled, Heather lifts her hands above winter and starts making shapes and rubbing her belly.
Naya hums in contentment as her wife caresses her belly. It always relaxes her. She starts dozing off when she hears her wife whispering to their baby. She often would watch the two of them communicating with each other when she was asleep or resting. It was like Heather's personal time with their little girl. Naya rarely interrupted, she just let her girls have their special bonding time together. She keeps her eyes closed, her head leaning back against her shoulder.
"Hi, my sweet girl. Do you have any idea how much a love you and mami? Do you know what? Guess who's coming to see you tomorrow?! Grandma, Grandpa, Abuela, Abuelo, and your aunties and uncle Mychael! They're all so excited to see you. Don't worry I'll protect you from your crazy grandma's. They scare me too." Heather giggles at her own words before continuing. "Do you have any idea how much I love you?"
Tap! Tap! Tap!
A beaming smile stretches across Heather's face when she feels her daughter respond to her touches and the sound of her voice. She responds by pressing lightly on different parts of Naya's belly as the baby continues to nudge her hand.
"You're such a dancer, my girl. Just no kicking mami in the ribs ok. That's naughty!" Heather smiles feeling the taps get lighter.
"Are you getting sleepy, angel? Want momma to sing to you? I'm not as good as mami but I'll try. This song is really important to us baby girl." Heather says as she softly sings songbird to their baby. Her voice is so pure, innocent, and delicate. What she doesn't notice since her attention is completely focused on their baby, is that Naya has tears streaking down her face as she leans against her shoulder. Heather finishes the song barely above a whisper and notices that their daughter fell asleep and is completely still now. She kisses her hand and presses it to Naya's belly turning her attention to her wife. She brushes the hair out of her face and that's when she finally notices the tears.
"Honey? What happened?" Heather asks somewhat alarmed.
"I'm ok. I just heard what you were saying to her. Sorry, I get so emotional when I hear you talk to her. The song was beautiful, baby." Naya said sniffling while leaning over to kiss her wife on the lips.
"Thank you for loving both of us as you do," Naya says turning ever so slightly so she's not bending her neck as much.
"Naya I'm pretty sure I was put on this earth to love you and our kids," Heather responds without thinking making her wife's eyes cloud over in tears and cuddle further into Heather.
"Are you glad we opted to stay home this year instead of travel?" Heather asked
"So much. I know Dr. Laine said I could fly up until 7 months so I still had a few weeks to go but I would be much more comfortable staying here. I think I'm starting to enter that nesting instinct now that I'm in the third trimester. I love being home and I'm really eager to start on the Nursery next week." Naya said
"I completely agree. Everyone's really excited to come here too. As long as you are comfortable. I also know what you mean about nesting. I keep finding myself deep cleaning everything and doing a lot more organizing lately." Heather says with a smile.
"Naya?" Heather says. Making her wife turn in her arms.
"What is it, baby?" Naya asks looking her wife in the eyes.
"I'm so proud of you..." Heather responds quietly.
Naya can't help the little smile that appears on her lips. "What are you talking about baby?" Naya finished intriguingly.
"I'm just so proud of you. The way you have provided a home for our daughter until she's ready to come into the world, makes me have an entirely new respect for you every day. Every day I wake up next to you and see you holding your belly I get a shiver down my spine. Every time I carry you I can't help but feel like I'm carrying my entire heart in my hands. Both my girls. It's just overwhelming sometimes. Just when I thought I couldn't love you any more than I did, I watch you carry my little girl and it makes my heart want to explode." Heather finished sniffling.
Naya turned completely around, fresh tears streaming down her face. Heather placed her hands on Naya's stomach while she leans closer and connects their lips.
"You sure know how to make a girl swoon, Heather. Just so you know it's my pleasure to give our kids a safe place for nine months." Naya replies.
They have a short make-out session before they decide to get out.
Heather stands up first taking the towel and running it over her body removing the access water before reaching out for her robe hanging on the towel rack. She steps out of the tub and wraps herself in her fluffy white robe, tying it in the front.
Heather swings the towel over her shoulder and reaches her hands out for Naya. Naya stands carefully and heather moves her hands to grip both arms above the elbow and ease her wife out. Once Naya is out of the bath she quickly dries her off with the towel and grabs her robe and wraps her snuggly in her matching white robe tying it around her round belly.
"Aww look at my girls all comfy and cozy!" Heather says looking Naya up and down. Shall we change into Pajamas?" Heather asked
"Sounds amazing. Thank you, baby, that bath was an amazing idea!" Naya says standing on her tiptoes to kiss her wife on the lips.
"Anything for you. Let's go get changed and we can snuggle in bed." Heather said while taking Naya's hand guiding her to the bedroom.
Naya is sitting on the bed her upper body is propped up against the headboard. The girls finished the typical nighttime routine of washing their face, brushing their teeth, and eagerly jumping in bed as soon as their routine was completed.
Heather joins her wife on the bed and opens the drawer to the nightstand, she bends over slightly and pulls out some cocoa butter. This has been added to their routine every night. Heather insists on doing it every night and every morning. It's her special way to spend time with her daughter. She loves starting and ending the day with her family.
Heather unscrews the lid and lathers the cream on her hands warming it up before spreading it across the tanned caramel skin on her wife's belly, she continued to add more until she got the right amount and made sure to cover every inch occasionally pressing lightly.
Tap! Tap! Tap!
"What are you doing awake silly girl? I thought I sang you your bedtime story already! You are going to be one of those who wants five stories before bed right baby?" Heather said. She noticed Naya smiling wildly at her but her eyelids were getting heavy so she leaned back on the pillow closing her eyes continuing to listen to her wife and daughter.
"I'll tell you a quick story about mami. Did you know I met her singing and dancing? We were in glee club together. She has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard." Heather said she felt a few small taps and rolls against her palms. "Shhh, time to sleep, little love. Ok, where was I? Oh yes. So I met mami when she was singing in the Glee club. I ended up joining the next day. I had to be near her. It was like something was pulling me to your mami. I couldn't stop thinking about her. It was like she was my entire world before I even knew her. She's so beautiful, just like you will be. She's crazy smart and witty. Completely loyal, and has this unwavering strength. Baby girl, we are so lucky to have her. You got the best there is in the mami jackpot." Heather finishes noticing Naya's eyes are open shaking her head completely speechless.
"You really think all that about me?" Naya asked shyly.
"That and so much more, beautiful," Heather responded grabbing her wife's hand and kissing the inside of her palm. Heather leans over to place a passionate kiss on Naya's soft lips before parting and both focus their attention on her stomach.
"She fell asleep." Naya smiled
"She just needed another story. She sleeps better when she has a song and a story." Heather says almost as if she's trying to defend her daughter's antics.
"You are going to be incredible with her. My favorite thing in the world will be watching you with our baby girl." Naya replied.
"Same here. Seeing you with our daughter now is completely overwhelming. Don't even get me started when she's actually here!" Heather said giggling slightly.
"Come on sweetheart, let's lay down. It's already almost 10 am and we've got a busy day with some crazy people tomorrow." Heather finished with a laugh.
"You're probably right." Naya agrees while removing a pillow from behind her and placing it in the ground beside the bed and laying down completely. Heather twists on her side and places a kiss on her wife's lips. She caresses her belly with her hand and scoots flush against Naya so that their daughter is safely surrounded by both her mothers.
The girls woke up earlier than usual to prepare a couple of last-minute things for their feast tonight. Their families were expected to arrive late morning. They decided to stay with the girls until Sunday.
Naya was in the kitchen washing a couple of the dishes when Heather came up from behind her laying her hands on her belly and placing a graceful kiss on her neck. Naya sets the towel and mixing bowl down wrapping her arms around her wife's neck and hugging her as close as the bump would allow.
"Happy Thanksgiving, beautiful," Heather says lovingly placing a kiss on her forehead, the tip of her nose, and finally, her lips. Naya smiles at her wife cupping her cheeks and pulling her into another passionate kiss.
"Mhmm, Happy Thanksgiving to you too baby," Naya replies contently. They hold each other tightly when they feel the indisputable feeling of their daughter waking up between them. Both girls share a giggle and separate their bodies looking down between them.
"Good morning, little love! I didn't forget you, don't worry. I was just waiting for you to wake up. Happy Thanksgiving my sweet girl." Heather says bending down and placing a kiss on her stomach.
Naya smiles at her. Every time she sees Heather talking to her daughter she turns into a pile of mush. She has so much to be thankful for this year.
Heather opens the door and finds all seven of their family members standing outside the door with the biggest smiles on their faces.
"Get over here Heather!" Yolanda says cheerfully bringing her daughter-in-law into a tight hug.
"Hi, baby girl!" Susan greets giving her daughter a kiss on the cheek.
"Where's that baby?" Both moms shout in unison
"Umm...inside my wife?" Heather replies monotonously. Nickayla and Ashley pull out a laugh.
"Duh, we know that. Where's Naya?" Susan asks impatiently.
"In the living room. I told her to stay put and rest her feet. I'm sure you k..." Heather replies but stops talking when both moms run out of the room into the living room. All she hears are squeals and screeches.
"My God, come on guys let's go save the poor girl," Ashley says trying not to break out into a fit of giggles.
"Naya sweetheart look at you! Look at how big she's getting!" Yolanda says enthusiastically running her hand over Naya's round belly.
"Oh, Naya, honey! Your glowing! Come here, sweetheart!" Susan exclaims pulling her daughter-in-law into a hug and kissing her cheek. "Let me see that baby! My goodness... you look, beautiful dear!" Susan finishes
"Are you two done now so I can hug her?" Nickayla asks while rolling her eyes. Both moms shoot her a playful glare before taking a seat on the couch on either side of Naya.
"Hey, Nick! How are you?" Naya asks hugging her sister tightly and bringing Ashley into their hug. "Hey, Ash!" They release from their hug and Naya looks down. "Look baby it's your aunties!" Both Nickayla and Ashley place their hands on the belly and feel a couple of small kicks. An instant smile on their face. "Moms probably scared her." Ashley says in a serious tone making the girls laugh.
Heather and Mychal come in from where they were talking off to the side and Naya pulls her little brother in for a hug. By little, meaning younger than Naya, Mychal was anything but little. He weighs three times what Naya weighed. Nobody would ever guess Naya is his older sister.
After the moms calmed down a little and allowed the girls to greet and talk with the boys they all sat on the couch and enjoyed each other's company. Of course, Susan and Yolanda sat on either side of Naya constantly touching and letting the other one know when the baby was kicking.
"Susan feel!" Yolanda says hastily startling everyone in the room except Susan who instantly placed her hand on the round stomach and felt around.
"Look at that!" She points to what looks like a little foot protruding towards the top of Naya's belly.
"This is so exciting! Maybe she'll be born this weekend!" Yolanda says excitedly causing Naya to snap her head in her direction.
"Mom are you crazy! She's 6 months old in there. She's far from done cooking! Don't be telling my daughter to rush out of there. We want a healthy baby." Naya scolds
"Honey don't worry I was just excited, I didn't mean I wanted her to actually come out now." Yolanda clarified to her flustered daughter.
The moms continue to fuss over Naya and her belly. Naya took her phone out of her pocket sending a text to Heather.
Outgoing Naya: Baby where are you? Our mothers are driving me crazy. I'm pretty sure she's trying to cover her ears inside me. Help.
Incoming Heather: Ha! I'm with Mychal in the backyard. Want us to come inside or do you want to escape out here, my love?
Outgoing Naya: Come here first. You'll have to help me up anyway. If I try and get up they'll follow me. They're like baby ducks.
Incoming Heather: I'll come to save you. Be right there, beautiful.
Meanwhile Naya zones back into her mom and Susan's conversation. Suddenly Susan begins answering her mother in Spanish.
When the hell did Susan learn to speak Spanish? Naya thought to herself.
"Alright you two, are you leaving her alone?" Heather said as she and Mychal came inside closing the back patio door.
"You both are insane. Let the woman breath." Mychal joked joining the dads on the couch in the family room downstairs where ESPN was streaming.
"Alright, scoot over mom," Heather says practically shooing her mother other to gain enough room to slide in next to her wife. Heather subconsciously hoists Naya in her lap laying her own feet on the coffee table so she can lean back and allow her wife to lean back as well. Naya naturally wiggles into her wife's embrace and presses her ear against her chest, burying her face in the crook of her neck inhaling the warm vanilla scent. Naya rested one hand on her belly.
"Mom can you pass me that blanket behind you please," Heather asked softly. Susan nodded and stood to place the blanket over the girls. Heather took both of her hands and intertwined her fingers over Naya's stomach. Naya is completely enveloped in Heather's embrace.
Yolanda looks over at her daughter resting comfortably in Heather's arms and smiles. "You really are so incredible to my daughter Heather. I say this with the utmost sincerity, you're the best thing that's ever happened to her." Yolanda finishes making the blonde look down bashfully and places a soft kiss on her wife's forehead.
"It's true, baby girl. I've seen you become the best wife there is and now I'll get to watch you become the most amazing mother with Naya. We're so proud of you both." Susan adds
Heather can't help but release a couple of tears. "I love her with my whole heart Yolanda," Heather says shakily.
"I know you do honey. Anyone with two eyes can see that. That baby is so lucky." Yolanda replies leaning over to place a kiss on the back of her daughter's head and a kiss on the blonde's cheek.
Susan should be get started on a couple of the dishes. We should probably get the turkey in the oven too." Yolanda asks and Susan instantly nods following her to the kitchen.
Heather shuffles slightly she can lay across the couch with Naya instead. Her legs were starting to turn to jello from the position she was in before.
"Hmm, baby don't leave..." Naya mumbled sleepily.
"I'm not leaving sweetheart, don't worry. Just moving so we can lay down." Heather reassures. She picked up Naya and stood up moving the end of the couch and laying her across the length of the sofa. Naya stretched out but shivered at the loss of her cozy blanket. Heather immediately grabs it and covers her wife. Heather sinks down laying beside Naya. She purposefully put Naya between her and the back of the couch to ensure she wouldn't fall off. Both of them turned on their sides and huddled together. Naya sighs peacefully enjoying the warmth surrounding her. Their baby girl tucked safely between them.
Thirty minutes later both moms wandered into the kitchen about to ask the girl's opinion on a dessert but quickly noticed they were both fast asleep on the couch. Susan grabbed her phone and took a photo of the girls and sent it to both of them.
"They are beyond adorable..." Susan beamed from the hallway.
"Tell me about it. Perfect match those two." Yolanda insisted before making their way back into the kitchen.
Nickayla, Ashley, and Mychal we're out in the backyard chatting and enjoying themselves. They all got along really well. Nickayla and Ashley were both pretty sporty like Heather so they enjoyed tossing around a football with Mychal as well.
The girls had woken up after a two-hour power nap and were now helping their mothers in the kitchen. Heather was constantly checking on Naya. Not by asking her if she's alright, she knew that would drive her wife crazy. She simply studied her facial expressions. She knew Naya better than anyone and could tell if she wasn't comfortable.
For the better part of an hour, the girls chopped, diced, mixed, stuffed, glazed, and seasoned different dishes. Heather looked over at her wife who had a pained look on her face and was taking a deep breath. She had both hands on the counter steadying herself. Heather rushed over.
"Hey beautiful, what's the matter?" Heather hurries
"She kicked me in the ribs. It just took my breath away for a minute. Naya responded taking a couple of deep breaths. Both moms looking on very concerned.
"Ahhh! She won't stop." Naya cried out causing tears to cloud her eyes.
"Sit down sweetheart." Heather walks her over to the kitchen chair and helps her settle. Heather immediately kneels in front of her and places her hands on Naya's belly. Naya was right, this little girl was going crazy in there!
Heather holds her hands firmly on her wife's belly continuing to watch her yelp in pain every time she took a hard hit to her ribs.
"Little love, you have to settle down Princess. I know you are so excited. I get so excited for holidays too, but your hurting mami baby. Shhh... get all cozy in there, ok honey. Momma will sing to you." Heather says softly against Naya's belly.
Susan, Yolanda, and Naya are all looking at each other with the most tender and loving expressions. Naya tried to stop her own tears from shedding as she felt how her daughter responded to her wife. She could already feel her daughter settling down.
"Ready baby girl. Shhh. Keep those little feet still and momma will sing to you. Heather started reciting songbird to their baby. The softness and subtle vibrato of her voice lulled their daughter back to sleep.
And I love you, I love you, I love you, like never before...
Heather sang out the last line and Naya could tell the baby fell back asleep. She was completely calm which allowed Naya to catch her breath. Heather whipped her head around she heard sniffling behind her. Oh, of course, their mothers were crying. She wouldn't expect anything less. Heather rolled her eyes playfully and turned her attention towards her wife who has the most loving smile on her face.
"So you have any idea how much I love you? Honestly..." Naya said wiping a tear.
"I love you more beautiful. Naya, why don't you go to the bedroom for an hour and just relax now that she's asleep. If you lay down she can stretch out too. I'll help finish the food." Heather insists
"Are you sure?" Naya replies hesitantly
"More than sure. We have Ashley and Nickayla too, I promise we won't burn down your kitchen, love." Heather says with a smile.
"Fine but if you need me I..." Naya starts but is cut off.
"What I need is for my wife and baby to take s much-needed nap. Come here, love." Heather replied picking Naya up effortlessly and carrying her up the stairs.
Heather places Naya on the bed and places a pillow under her back for support and drapes a blanket over her wife so she can cuddle. Heather places a kiss on Naya's lips and another on her belly.
"Sweet dreams my girls," Heather says before clothing the door behind her.
Heather walks back out into the kitchen and starts helping her moms again.
"Heather that was insanely adorable." Susan beamed at her daughter.
"The sweetest. Those two girls love you so much. We can't tell you how much it means to you to know how much our baby girl is loved." Yolanda replies.
Heather looks at both of the women cooking and smiles. "Those two are my priority, I love her like she's supposed to be loved," Heather responds simply.
An hour and a half later Naya comes down the stairs looking refreshed.
"Hi, Naya honey. How are you feeling?" Susan asks
Heather whips around hearing her mom's words. Heather puts down the knife she was using to chop vegetables and goes to the sink to rinse off her hands. She then throws the towel on the counter and walks over to her wife holding her hands out for her. Naya smiles and walks into Heather's arms.
"Thank you, baby, I really did need that. You always manage to know what I need." Naya looks up and smiles. Heather smiles back and kisses her wife tenderly.
"I'm so glad. Is she behaving or do we need to have another talk?" Heather says in a serious tone making the women laugh.
"She's being a good girl right now. Your talk must have worked. She seems to listen to you." Naya responded while smiling.
"That's my baby girl!" Heather said happily causing Naya to laugh and peck her lips before turning to help the ladies with dinner.
"Alright, everyone. Here comes the turkey!" Andrew says while Nickayla and Ashley move a couple of dishes over to make room on the table.
"That looks incredible!" Antonio says
"Oh my god, I'm so hungry..." Ashley says staring at all the food.
Heather takes her seat at the table and pulls Naya's chair out for her easing her down and placing a kiss on her cheek.
"Alright everyone, should we go around the table and say what we are thankful for this year? Mychal why don't you start buddy." Andrew says sitting down in his chair.
Mychal: "I'm thankful for a great season thus far. Remaining injury-free. I'm thankful we get to spend the holidays at my sister's and watch her start her own family."
Nickayla: "I'm thankful for my family, friends, and delicious food. I'm super thankful I'm going to be an auntie and spoil the kid rotten!"
Ashley: "I'm thankful that we got here safe from Arizona and get to spend the next few days here. I love watching Heather so happy with her family and I can't wait to meet this little girl!"
Andrew: "I'm pretty thankful this year for good health, an amazing family that continues to grow. I'm thankful that next year we will have little baby at the table. I'm also thankful for these ladies for making this delicious meal."
Antonio: "Where do I begin? I'm thankful for my amazing wife, my beautiful daughters, and my handsome boy. I'm thankful for the Morris family who became instant family to us. Of course, I'm especially grateful this year that we have a little one on the way. She will be the perfect addition to our table."
Susan: "I'm so blessed to have three beautiful daughters and a little granddaughter on the way. To have Naya love my daughter so completely is more than I could ask for. This baby is such a gift. I couldn't be more thankful this year."
Yolanda: "first and foremost to my beautiful kids. All 5 of them. I love you all. To my little grandbaby who will just enrich our lives to the fullest. There's so much to be thankful for."
Naya: I'm thankful for my incredible family who agreed to come here this year. Spending time with you all is exactly what I needed. To my incredible wife for being the best thing in my world. The way you love, respect, and care for me and our baby is something to be admired, even by me! I'm especially thankful to my beautiful little girl. She's taught me, love, in a way I never thought possible. I can't wait to meet and hold her."
Heather: I'm thankful this year for the amazing company of my family. You all are crazy but that's what I love most about you. You love us kids unconditionally and more than that I know you'll love our child in the same way. I'm thankful for this beautiful girl sitting beside me giving me everything I've ever needed in my life. Watching you carry my child has been one of the most beautiful things I've ever experienced. To my little love. I'm so grateful that you are growing so big and strong. To say I love you unconditionally feels like an understatement. You are my world. I've never been more thankful than I am this year."
"Let's dig in everyone!" Andrew says eagerly.
After dinner, everyone congregated in the living room groaning and laying back in their seats completely overcome by their food coma.
"I'm never eating again..." Ashley moans from her spot on the couch. "
"Right! I think I might actually explode." Nickayla added.
"Gross," Mychal says making a face picturing his sister combusting.
"Does anybody want dessert?!" Susan jokes while laughing and looking towards the group who just let out a grunt in response.
Heather is sitting next to her mother on the couch. Naya is completely passed out cuddled into her side. Turkey coma must be a real thing.
"Well, we lost two of them..." Heather giggles nodding to Naya and her Father who's also snoring in this chair. Antonio keeps nodding off so he's probably the next man down.
Heather looks down at her sleeping wife who's cuddled into her side with her feet tucked underneath leaning against her chest. Heather knew the way she was laying was horrible for her and not only were her legs going to completely fall asleep but her back would be killing her.
Heather was making a move to sit up but Naya subconsciously cuddled her closer feeling Heather slip away in her sleep.
"I'm not going anywhere, honey. Just adjusting so your not in pain later." Heather whispered kissing Naya on the forehead.
"Yolanda do you think we could swap places so I can lean her against the side with her?" Heather asks her mother-in-law.
"Absolutely dear. She's not going to let you go is she?" Yolanda giggles with a loving tone.
"No, she won't. She's a snuggle bug. Especially since she's been pregnant. I wouldn't have it any other way though." Heather says while standing cradling Naya in her arms as Yolanda slides over quickly allowing Heather to sink back down. This time Naya is laying sideways in her lap. Her legs were able to stretch out and Naya cuddled into her chest. She leans back against the corner of the sofa wrapping her arms around Naya completely. Her fingers intertwined over her wife's bump.
Heather looks around the room at all the people she loves the most in this world and looks down placing a kiss on her wife's head and kisses her hand pressing it against her belly hoping her daughter can feel her love. This was truly a Thanksgiving to remember. Heather can't help but smile at the fact that next year they'll have their baby with them.
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