Reaction Time This is a combination work, between Steffennie (Walkingmiracle@aol.com) and
Edith (loislane2371@yahoo.com, or samanthacarter2371@kc.rr.com)

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"Oh, yea, and it looks like I will be sick for the next couple of months. We are going to have a baby."

Vincent is completely stunned.

Catherine rubs Vincent's cheek, "Vincent are you alright?"

Vincent touches Catherine's hand, "Yes, my love. I am just so stunned."

Catherine leans against him, "I just wanted to tell you, alone. Mary knows. I had to tell her to get Father out of our chamber."

Vincent holds her close. He can feel her happiness through the bond, but he's not really sure how he feels.

Catherine feels the confusion in the bond, "Vincent, tell me how you are feeling? Are you happy about having another baby?"

Vincent looks down at her, with concern in his eyes, "I'm happy, but I'm a little worried. I wasn't there last time. Was it hard for you?"

"The only hard thing was you not being there, and not knowing if I would live to watch my baby grow up. We can take precautions to make sure that won't happen again. I want to be with you this time. At least you know this time."

Vincent feels guilty for not being there for Jacob, yet he wants to shield her from that, so he tries to block it out of the bond.

"I love you so much Vincent. I am glad to have another baby with you."

"I'm glad too."

Vincent decides that if he lives and regrets the past forever that he will never enjoy Jacob's life or the new baby's life. And he will miss so much.

"But you know what, we need to look to the future, not the past."

Vincent must live now and forget before. He has been given another chance to help his wife during her pregnancy and be there for the birth of this baby. He will do it. "I know."

Catherine gives him a kiss. After they kiss he whispers. "I love you. How long can we leave Jacob with Mary and Father?"

"Well, if I know Mary, she won't mind if we celebrate our good news for a while."

"That's what I thought."

Catherine starts kissing him passionately. They continue to show their love for each other until their passion is spent.

A/N: I know this chapter is short, but it is necessary to the story set up. What will the rest of the tunnel community think about the new delivery? What else will happen? Find out in "Telling Jacob." Please R&R. We will update as soon as possible.