A/N: Thanks for the positive feedback, here's one more chapter for now.
A car pulled up into the driveway of the Troy estate. A black BMW. Paris and Hector watched the dark car pull into the driveway.
"They're here" Hector headed for the door
Paris said nothing and watched as Achilles got out of the car and opened the door for Briseis. He could see that she was heavily pregnant at this point. He had not seen her since that night in the abandoned factory where he shot Achilles.
He remembered how she refused to leave him as he lay there bleeding. And how she looked at him, with pain her eyes. How he had shot her lover. How she couldn't believe he had pulled the trigger. Perhaps it was his own guilt that would not enable him to forgive Achilles. He watched as Achilles lifted her up and carried her to the door.
"Something wrong Paris?" Andrea asked as she held her son in her arms
"No Andrea" Paris looked away
"We have not seen Briseis in months, are you not happy to see her?"
"I am happy to see her"
"Are you happy for her?"
"I cannot pretend to be happy for her. For her condition"
Priam was being wheeling around his estate in his wheelchair. He did like how easily it was for him to navigate around with a joystick. His face lit up when he saw Briseis standing in the foyer.
"Briseis!" Priam called out to her
"Uncle!" Briseis ran to him as best she could in her condition
"My you're glowing! Give your uncle a hug!"
Briseis hugged her uncle whom she had not seen in months, her uncle placed his hand on her stomach and smiled
"So what they tell me is true. You are quite pregnant" Priam said as he looked over at Achilles, "And this is the father?"
"Yes, this is Achilles" Briseis started to say
Achilles walked over and shook Priam's hand.
"And we are to be married" Briseis said
"Married?" Priam said in shock
"With your blessing" Briseis said
"Of course Briseis. Of course" Priam said as he held onto her hands, "As long as you are happy"
"I suppose this causes for celebration then" Hector said
"Hector!" Briseis called out as she ran over to him
"Pregnant and married. Usually not the way people do things, but as long as you're happy" Hector said as he placed his hand on her stomach
"You're married!" Paris said as he entered the room
"Paris. No not yet" Briseis said
"I would hope so" Paris replied
"Paris!" Hector yelled
"Everyone may pretend to be happy, but I cannot. I cannot lie to you cousin"
"No you never could"
"Then do not expect me to lie to you now. I will not stand by here idly while you bring him into our house!"
"Paris! Enough" Priam commanded
"No let us hear what he has to say. I never did thank you for shooting me twice, after I saved your cousin" Achilles said as he approached
"Saving her from danger you put her in!"
Briseis grabbed onto Achilles' hand before he got within an arm's distance of Paris. She tugged a little and he stopped. But no one was holding Paris back.
"You kidnapped her and then got her pregnant!" Paris said as he looked at his cousin, "you know there are other alternatives"
"Stop it!" Briseis screamed out, "Paris, this is MY baby. Mine! And I will not have you speak of such things!"
"Briseis, please calm down" Achilles said
"I have never judged you once on your ways with women, and you will not judge me! You will not-" Briseis let out a small cry as she clutched onto her stomach
"Briseis!" Achilles held onto her, "What's wrong?"
She said nothing, but grabbed onto his hand and moved it onto her stomach. Achilles anger and concern disappeared as a smile appeared on his face.
"It's kicking. It's the first time I've felt that"Briseis said
A wave of relief washed over everyone in the foyer.
"Child you gave us such a fright" Priam said
"What is all this commotion? I just put the baby to sleep" Andrea said coming down the stairs. The baby started to cry, and Andrea sighed.
"Looks like I'll have to do it again" Andrea said as she went back up the stairs
"I'll help" Hector said as he went up the stairs
"Did you know the man you shot had a child?"Paris asked
Achilles looked up at him. Briseis held his hand on her stomach.
"Stop it. Please." Briseis pleaded
"I cannot lie to you cousin, don't expect me to do so now"
"You are incredibly selfish Paris. If you can't even pretend for me, then don't bother! Everyone else is happy why can't you! " Briseis started walking towards the door, as Achilles followed her slowly, wondering what she was doing.
"I am no longer welcome in this house then. You do not accept my baby, or Achilles, then you don't accept me either" Briseis said as she opened the door slowly
"Briseis, what are you doing?" Priam asked
"I love Achiles, and I love my baby. But I love all of you as well, but it's clear that I cannot have both. So I've made my decision. Good bye" Briseis walked out the door and towards the car. Achilles quickly followed her.
"Briseis, what are you doing?" Achilles stopped her
"Take me home, take me away from here"
"But this is your family"
"No, this is my family" Briseis took his hand and placed it on her stomach, "the rest is history"
Happy endings are for stories that haven't finished yet. Not sure if they should get one or not...but keep reading anyways! You know I don't make anything easy for them!