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The Baby Bargin… Chapter 5 (Meet the Parent)

Leo's PoV

Waiting gingerly at Le Fleur for Piper, he sat quietly. His mother had come with him today to meet the mother of her grandchild, she had gone to the restrooms to 'freshen' up as she called it while he waited … alone … for Piper. Is mother had made this her condition for letting Leo do this, she had wanted to meet the mother, the child's biological parent. His mother had wanted him to fall in love and have children that way, but he had wanted and thought about having a child of his own for a good amount of time now, and this would make his mother except his decision to the full. He knew she would love is child the same as she would if he was in love with the mother, after all this was going to be her first grandchild, her only grandchild. Leo didn't plan on marrying ever. And now he was going to have a child he couldn't get married ever, at least not to any one that wasn't the child's mother but that wasn't going to happen. Piper was a beautiful woman, smart and sophisticated and all of the rest, he had to admit he had grown fond of her, she would make a great mother when her time came. He had to admit though, after meeting such a homey person he did feel a bit bad but he had wanted this child for a long time, and besides he liked those qualities about her. She was somewhat hard headed, especially when she tried to return the phone he had bought her but that hadn't stopped him making it pretty damn clear that she was having it. He had wanted to get her something, he was grateful for all she was doing for him he had to admit he wasn't the nicest guy around, well once he liked the person he was, but not really that easy to get to know. His mother had told him often enough and now at the thought of having a child and watching it grow it made him seem… oh he didn't know more approachable? All he knew was that everyone seemed to be in a good mood lately- except Piper herself. He knew she was having troubles with her home, the bank wanted to take their house to pay off some sort of debt. And they were going to try and auction it out, Piper had been extra quiet he had known her for long but he had tried to make it so he could, after all what would he tell his child, he or she was bound to want to find out about her of course. He would come up with a cover story for that too; the last thing he wanted was any child of his feeling anything other then joy. He knew he couldn't get her jewels, mistresses had jewels, and she was to be the mother of his child. He didn't know what she would like either. The phone he had got her probably seemed a bit insensitive but he wanted her to know if she needed anything he was available to help. Probably knowing his luck, he probably freaked her out- thinking back on it now; it would have freaked him out too. But Piper was polite enough not to say anything, and his mother had been growing more and more restless to meet her. Then later after their meal he and Piper were going to the clinic. Today his child would be conceived. He had been making sure she had been taking her medicine, in preparation for this day but only time would tell. He had to admit beyond it all he was nervous, he wanted it to go well. He knew he was rushing things but all he could think about before he went to sleep was holding his child in his arms. His child. He felt all warm and fuzzy just thinking about it. That's when he noticed a flash of blue at the hostess's booth at the outside restaurant, next was the mahogany hair that shined in the sunlight. It was Piper she was here, she was wearing a baby blue knee length summer dress with flat white sandals, and she looked stunning. He was glad he wanted his mother to think the world of her; he knew he already admired both her and her courage. That's when she noticed him and began walking towards him. He couldn't wait to see her glowing with his child, become round with his child.

"Hi" she said quietly. He could tell she was nervous.

"Hi" he returned, getting up and holding her chair out for her. She sat down and he went back to his seat. "Are you okay? All set?" he said with a boyish grin on his face, she could almost sense his excitement, infact she could. Anyone would have to mentally out of the loop if they could tell he was extremely happy, in fact it made her see him in a new light, she felt herself smile slightly. Today he was casual and wore a pair of dark jeans and short sleeved light blue shirt.

"The clinic? Sort of, I'm about nervous. Meeting you mother? I'm terrified" he chuckled, a deep throaty chuckle that seemed to melt her bones. "Don't worry about Mama, she'll love you" yes she though dimly, maybe her but no body else.

Just then Piper saw from the corner of her eye, a lady coming towards them. She was definitely a classic beauty; Piper could tell from her features, she had blond hair with wisps of silver at the over the top, about fifty-eight she would say is she was guessing. She was Leo's mother she was sure of it, they both had the same eyes and not many around could confess to having those magnificent eyes. She was coming closer a smile planted on her face. Sitting down she put her hand towards Piper.

"You must Ms. Halliwell" she said as she gripped Piper's hand "It's wonderful to meet you" Piper said as their hands parted.

"as it is you, Ms. Halliwell"

"Please call me Piper"

"Of course, Piper and you must call me Diana" she paused for a moment "so you are the woman my son has chosen" she sad with a glitter in her old but never fading eyes.

"Mama" he said in a neutral tone.

"Oh don't worry Leonardo, I won't embarrass you or her by taking out of line, besides I like Piper and I can tell even if did not catch my humour, she sure did, I can see it in her eyes." Funny Piper thought since all she could see in Leonardo's eyes was the ocean. Leonardo, the use of his full name brought a smile to her lips.

"Anyway Piper, Leo tells me your in college, what is your major?"

"Cuisine"

"Cuisine? As in cooking"

"Yes, I hope to be a chef in my own restaurant some day."

"It's good to have goals, but why do this and not start a restaurant today."

She smiled and lightly said "Because 'some day' isn't here yet"

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