Miracles Do Happen

Chapter Three ~ A Night Out

Two Days Later...

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"So are we gonna tell everybody tonight?" Shawn asked as he tried to fix his tie.

"Well, Mimi already knows. We ran into each other at Dr. Bader's office," Belle smiled walking over to Shawn and fixing his tie and shirt collar for him. "And you know Mimi, she's probably already told Philip. I'm sure Mom and Dad already told Brady, and he's probably told Chloe."

"That's probably right," Shawn said stepping back holding Belle's hands to look at her. "You look great," he smiled.

"You don't look to shabby yourself," she smiled back and leaned in to kiss him.

"So what do you say we head over to Tuscany?"

"Let me just grab my coat and purse and I'll be ready."

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"Brady Black hurry up! We still have to drop the kids off at your parents's house," Chloe said walking into the bedroom.

"Calm down. I'm ready," Brady said putting on his suit jacket.

"I just hate being late," Chloe said walking to him and kissing him.

"We won't be late," Brady smiled at her. "The kids are already ready. I packed Joshua's diaper bag and Jessica's overnight bag and they are ready to go."

"Thank you," Chloe smiled.

"You're welcome," Brady smiled, kissing her cheek.

They went downstairs and loaded the kids into the car and took them to John and Marlena's apartment, and then they headed to Tuscany.

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"It was nice for your brother and his fiancee to watch David tonight at your parents's house," Philip said putting his clothes on.

"Yeah, I know. I can't believe it. Connor's grown up so much since the last time I saw him," Mimi said walking over to her husband. "Can you finish zipping my dress?"

"Sure," Philip said taking the zipper and pulling it down.

"Up, Philip," Mimi sighed.

Philip zipped up her dress and turned her around so he could see her face.

"What's the matter?" Philip asked.

"Nothing," Mimi said buttoning up his shirt.

"You're worried about your brother watching David aren't you?"

"No," Mimi said turning and going to her make-up table and putting on her earrings.

"Don't lie to me. You're afraid that he won't be able to keep an eye on David."

"So what if I am?"

"Mimi, sweetie, your parents will be there. You have nothing to worry about, and if it's not to late when we come home, we'll go and make sure he's fine, okay?"

"Okay," Mimi sighed standing up and heading out the door.

They took David to her parents's house and headed to Tuscany.

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All three couples were headed to Tuscany for their monthly night out. They had each made it a priority in their marriages to have a night out every month, without the kids, and since they were such close knit friends they had decided that it would also be a good time for them to get together and enjoy themselves.

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"I'll show you to your table," Maggie said as Shawn, Belle, Brady, Chloe, Philip and Mimi walked into the restaurant. She showed them to their table and gave them their menus and minutes later they had order and were now talking.

"I think a toast is in order for Belle and Mimi, the mothers-to-be," Brady said lifting his glass. Everyone followed and clinked their glasses and continued to talk.

"Please excuse us. We ladies need to go to the restroom," Belle said slowly rising from her seat. She was followed by Mimi and Chloe.

"It'll never change will it?" Shawn asked as he watched his wife and the two other women walk to the restroom.

"What will never change? Those three going to the restroom together? Nope, they'll be with walkers and wheelchairs and the ladies will always go to the bathroom together," Philip laughed.

"Thank you," they said as the waiters placed the food on the table and left.

In the restroom...

"Girls, our ten year anniversary is coming up soon, and I want to do something special for Shawn," Belle started as they stood in front of the mirrors.

"And?" Mimi asked.

"Well, he's been really worried about me the last three days, ever since he found out I was pregnant. I mean, he hasn't even gone to work. I had this whole plan worked out, but I'm afraid I won't be able to get him out of the house on our anniversary. I mean, I want him to be there. I need him to be there for me, but I'm afraid he won't leave me alone because, as you know, I lost our first baby on our first anniversary," Belle said, a tear rolling down her cheek as she thought about their first anniversary.

"Belle, honey, it's okay," Chloe said as she and Mimi pulled Belle in for a group hug. They all began crying uncontrollably until Belle spoke up.

"It's amazing what a little cry can do for you," she smiled wiping away her tears as she hugged her friends. "So, can you talk to Philip and Brady and get them to get Shawn out of the house Friday?"

"Sure," Mimi and Chloe smiled.

"Now let's get presentable for our husbands," Belle said, putting an arm around each of her friends. They all stood at the mirrors and fixed their makeup.

The men stood up as the ladies came back from the restroom and held the chairs out for their wives.

"What's the matter, sweetie?" Shawn asked as he noticed Belle's puffy eyes.

"Oh nothing, we just needed to talk," Belle said patting his hand reassuringly. "Oh look, our food came while we were gone."

"We'll talk about this later," Shawn whispered into her ear, noticing how she changed the subject as he kissed her cheek.

After they had all finished eating, they sat and talked for a few more minutes.

"Honey, let's go dance," Chloe smiled at Brady.

They got up and headed to the dance floor. The other four watched their friends dance while they talked. Belle noticed Chloe whisper something into Brady's ear and then they were back at the table, grabbing their coats and Chloe's purse.

"We're gonna go," Chloe grinned to the group. "I'll talk to you tomorrow, girls. Bye!"

"Bye," Brady managed to say before he was pulled away from the table by Chloe.

"I don't believe Chloe's going to be happy until she gets her four children," Mimi laughed as she watched the two walk quickly from the restaurant.

Philip and Mimi were the next to leave, going home to check on David before it got too late.

"I guess we should be going," Shawn said turning to look at Belle.

"Just one dance," Belle said, standing up and leading Shawn to the dance floor.

"I love you, Isabella Brady," Shawn said looking at Belle's crystal blue eyes.

"I love you, too, Shawn Douglas," Belle smiled.

Soon the couple was on their way home. Belle had nearly fallen asleep, and Shawn noticed this.

"You go to sleep, Perfect Girl," Shawn smiled. "If I have to, I'll carry you into the house."

"You treat me too good, Tough Boy," Belle yawned.

Belle had just fallen asleep when Shawn pulled up to their house, and as he had promised, he walked over to her door, opened it and slowly picked her up and carried her up to their bedroom. He laid her on the bed and covered her up. He then climbed into bed beside her and watched her sleep. He gently placed his hand on her stomach and, in her sleep, she covered his hand with her smaller one. They slept like that the entire night.

TO BE CONTINUED....

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