Chapter 3: Mixed Feelings

Eric was gone on another trip and Bee was all alone. Life seemed boring. Tibby was away at a wedding, Lena was gone visiting a friend at the hospital in Houston because they just got a heart transplant, and Carmen was taking care of Jake, who had an ear infection. Bee was ordered by her doctor not to do any physical work or anything stressful. She wasn't allowed to do anything active, really. She was sick and tired of just watching people play soccer on TV. She wanted to be the one playing. She wasn't even in the mood for taking walks on the beach. She just wished that Eric could be here with her as she was caring his children. God she missed him and would give almost anything to spend more time with him. The only thing Bee was looking forward for was the birth class and for Eric's arrival.

"Hey Bee," called Naughty. "How are ya?"

"Not bad," she replied. "Just kinda bored. I wish I could do more than just sit around. Everyone seems to be busy and all I can do is sit on my butt and eat bon bons. Ugh do you know how boring that can be?"

"Yeah," he replied. "Actually I can relate. I broke my leg last year and had to just sit there in the living room all day while everyone else was out playing. I felt like it wasn't fair at all."

"That must have stunk," Bee replied. "I'm glad your better now."

"Yeah," he said. "Me too. So how are your friends doing?"

"They're alright, but busy," she responded. "Lena and Paul are dating, Tibby had to go to a wedding, and Carmen is at home taking care of her son because he has an ear infection. I'm looking forward to that with my kids."

They laughed and Bee set a hand on her stomach where she could feel her children kicking her.

"Hey Naughty," she said. "Put your hand here." She guided his hand to her stomach.

"Do you feel them kicking?" she asked.

"Yeah," he replied. "They are gonna be mighty fine soccer players someday."

"Yup," she said.

"I'm really happy for you. Both you and Eric are really lucky to have each other."

"Thanks," she said. "You'll find you're soul mate someday."

"Yeah maybe," he replied and then muttered. "Too bad she's already taken."

"What was that?" Bridget asked.

"Oh nothing just talking to myself out loud.

"Oh…ok," she replied. Then there was a big pause.

"Hey Bee, Can I ask you a question," he said breaking the silence.

""K shoot," she said.

"Well…um…I know it sounds kinda strange," he started.

"No, go head I wanna know," she urged him.

"Well…suppose you and Eric weren't having kids and weren't dating. Would you go out with me?"

"I dunno," she said and thought about it. "Probably, but Naughty right now I'm engaged to marry Eric and am going to have his kids. I can't even think about dating anyone else besides him."

"Oh," he said. "I just wanted to know."

"Ok," she replied. "But Naughty, you do make a really great friend. You should know that."

"Yeah," he said. "We better get to the class. We don't want to be late."

""K," she replied. Bee made a mental note to tell Eric about the conversation. It was just so weird of Naughty to think that.

Later that night she called Eric.

"Hey," she said.

"Hey honey," he replied. He sounded tired.

"I know you're tired so I won't talk for long. How was the game? I'm sorry I wasn't able to watch it."

"Pretty good. We won. I scored a goal. Rogers got hurt, though. He had to be taking off the field on a stretcher."

"Aww. Tell him I hope that he gets better soon."

"Yeah. It really stinks. He's one of our best D. I hope we are still able to make it to the finals. He and Gildson collided running at full speed. They were trying to double team one of the other team's offense. Rogers fell and landed on his shoulder. The doctors said he got a concussion and dislocated his shoulder. They say he might miss the rest of the season. It all depends on how fast he heals. So how are you and the babies?"

"We're ok. Eric, I felt the babies kicking today. We're gonna have some really good soccer players on our hands in a few years."

"Yeah."

"God, I miss you so much. It's not even funny. I wish you were here."

"I'll be back on Thursday. Don't worry."

"'K," she said and paused. "Eric, Naughty said something strange today. It puzzled me."

"What was it?"

"He asked if I weren't dating you or having your kids if I would date him."

"WHAT!"

"Yeah, I said probably, but I couldn't think of dating anyone other than you now that I am having your kids."

"Bee, I think that Naughty still has a crush on you after all these years. Kinda strange though; it's been almost five years."

"No, he wouldn't I know he's dating other girls. He can't. He knows that we're only friend and that's it. Eric, he knows that were engaged and going to have kids together. Eric you know I love you and only you. I wouldn't even think about marrying anyone else"

"Yeah I know."

There was a big pause.

"Eric, when are we going to get married? I want to get married before the twins arrive."

"I dunno. Probably a month before the twins arrive. I'm really busy right now, so I don't think we can get married soon. I'm sorry. I know you didn't want to get married wearing a maternity wedding dress."

"It's ok. As long as it's you I'm marrying and it's before the kids arrive I'm perfectly happy."

"Ok sweetheart."

"Well I better let you go to sleep. You must be exhausted."

"Yeah. Nighty-nite Bumble-Bee."

"Night darling."

Author's note: So what do you think? I know it's kinda strange, but it will make sense later I think. Please review though. I know it needs some criticism 'cause it's kinda awkward. Anyways sorry it took so long to update. I'll try to update faster next time. Thanx for reading though. –Bridget22