Nikki sat watching Anna play in her sandbox. The last three weeks had flown by. Anna seemed to be adapting really well. She had a few setbacks. She got really scared when Mark and Nikki bickered at each other, but they had both tried to explain that was just there way, that they loved each other. John came over and sat down beside Nikki. He and Glen were visiting for a few days.
"Nikki she's a great kid. You and Mark must be good for her." John said.
"Yea she is great, I love her to pieces, Mark too. Things are really working out for us." Nikki said.
John put his arm around her. He was glad her and Mark was so happy.
"When are you guys coming back to work?" John asked.
"In a week, we think Anna is ready. She is doing real well. I think she will like it. She sure has taken to you and Glen over the last few days." Nikki said.
"Well now I kinda like being a grandpa. When are you going to give me a few more?" John said joking.
Nikki looked down. "Uh who knows?" Nikki said vaguely.
John hooked her chin with his finger and raised her head so he could look in her eyes.
"Nikki Callaway what are ya hiding from me?" John asked.
"I'm two months pregnant." Nikki whispered.
John hollered out and picked Nikki up and spun her around.
"That's wonderful darlin." John said kissing her cheek.
"Daddy Shhh, I haven't told Mark yet." Nikki said.
Nikki seen that Mark and Glen were looking there way. They had heard and seen John. Oh great she thought.
"And why the hell haven't you told him, little girl?" John demanded.
"Because, we got a lot to adjust to right now with Anna, this just isn't a good time." Nikki said.
"I don't like the sound of that Nikki. There's not much you can do about it." John said staring at her.
"Daddy I just don't want to put too much on Mark. I don't think he can deal with another child right now." Nikki said.
Nikki looked up at John and he was as angry as she ever seen him. By this time Mark had walked over.
"What's going on guys?" Mark asked.
John looked at Mark and then at Nikki.
"Me and Glen are going to take Anna out to eat and then to the fair that's in town. You and Nikki need to talk." John said.
Mark looked at Nikki questionably but she looked away. Mark was confused everything was going great between them what the hell was wrong?
"I'll go get some things together for Anna and clean her up. Anna come here honey." Nikki called to her.
"Mommy." Anna yelled running to her arms. Nikki picked her up hugging and kissing her and walked into the house.
"What's going on John?" Mark asked.
"Just talk to your wife." John said.
Glen looked at Mark and shrugged.
Nikki stood in the driveway and waved at the three of them as they left. Mark came up behind her and out his hands on her shoulders.
"Come on Nikki lets go in and have a talk." Mark said.
Nikki took his hand and followed him in the house. She was scared. What if he didn't want any more kids or at least not right now. When they got in the house, Mark sent her upstairs to take a bath and relax.
"Go on now, I'll bring you a cup of tea up and then we'll talk." Mark said. He kissed her and pushed her gently toward the stairs. Nikki trudged up the stairs and tried to figure out how to tell him she was pregnant.