Cassidy held the door open for Cameron as she went inside. He turned to go down the back stairwell to only see the retreating figure of JP walking away. The show finally began and everything was fine until after the first intermission. Cameron waved to get Kat's attention, and off she went downstairs to the bathroom. Steve handed the microphone to Bert and proceeded to follow her. As she finally finished emptying her stomach, Steve released her hair and grabbed Cameron a wet paper towel.
"Who ever named this morning sickness was full of shit."
"I know babe."
"I knew better than trying to eat before I came here. My nerves are shot."
"Have you had a chance to talk to him yet?"
"Nope. Not sure if I'll get one."
"You ready to get back upstairs?"
"My stomach's settled for now."
"Let's go then."
When it was time for JP's match, Cameron was shaking. Kat was sitting over at her table with her just in case. When she hit play and heard the opening notes to JP's new entrance music, Cameron had to fight back tears.
"Just breathe baby girl." Kat said placing a hand on Cameron's shoulder. As JP walked around the ring, he glanced over towards Cameron and noticed the pain etched on her face. Several times throughout the match, he'd glance over and the same look remained on her face. That look alone was tearing him apart, although he'd never show it. Once the match was over, they went to intermission, and Cameron quickly bolted outside. Cassidy was at the bottom of the steps waiting on her, and she was quick to launch herself into his arms; the tears flowing from her eyes.
"Calm down sweetie. This isn't doing you any good."
"I just wish I knew one way or the other. If anything is hurting me, it's the uncertainty of it all."
Cassidy pulled her close and then Cameron heard the voice she'd been both dreading and hoping to hear all night.
"I think I can help with that."
Cameron raised her head and locked eyes with JP.
"I'm gonna head back inside." Cassidy said wanting to give the two time alone. He was quick to relay the message to Kat that Cameron probably wouldn't be back in time for the main event. Meanwhile, outside…
"So how have you been?"
"I could be better, but I'm okay. You?"
"I'm good. They found out I didn't need the second surgery after all, so I came back."
"That's good to hear."
"Yea it is."
"So why did you come back?"
Leave it to Cameron to get straight to the point.
"I had to come back so I could return something where it belongs."
"You flew all the way from Windsor to return something? Have you ever heard of Fed-Ex."
"I had to do this in person. I had to make sure you got it myself."
"What are you talking about?"
"I've been doing some thinking while I was gone. I've been thinking about a lot of things, but mainly thinking about you."
"I can say the exact same thing."
"I know I've fucked up a few times. I never should have hurt you the way I did. You already know that though. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I want to give us another shot. I still love you and doubt I will ever see myself not."
"Before you go declaring your undying love, I have something I need to tell you. Whatever you decide to do after this, I'll deal with."
"You're scaring me baby."
"I'm terrified myself."
"Whatever it is, just tell me."
"I'm pregnant."
JP stood there in shock. This was the last thing he had expected. He thought that maybe she was going to tell him that she was seeing someone else, or that she didn't want to be with him. Anything but this. It had been a few minutes of silence since anything had been said. Cameron automatically assumed the worst, and began to walk away. She was stopped when JP grabbed her arm, pulling her back to him.
"How far along are you?"
"Six weeks. I found out two weeks ago."
"That would mean the baby was conceived…"
(In unison) "…the first time we made love."
"Why didn't you call me?"
"What was I going to say? I mean come on; I didn't even know where things stood between us until now."
"There's more isn't there?"
"I didn't want to inconvenience you if you had decided you didn't want to be with me."
"Well, it certainly is a shock, but one I'm sure I could learn to love, just as I love you. Je vous ami."
"Je vous ami. I never stopped."
"Neither did I. Who all knows about the baby?"
"The roommates, Bert, Steve, Cassidy, and my mother."
"I guess this is as good of a place as any."
JP reached into his pocket and pulled out something Cameron couldn't see. He took her hand in his, and looked into her eyes.
"You said for me to hold on to this until I was sure what I wanted. What I want is to be with you, raise our child, and be a family. By placing this ring back on your finger, I promise to always love you and try my damnedest not to hurt you. I'm not going to promise you everything will be perfect, but I'll try."
"That's all I ask."
JP slipped the ring on her finger, and his lips met hers in a sweet yet loving kiss. He ran his hand through her hair and smiled.
"You about ready to get out of here?"
"It's obvious that I missed the main event, but I have to pack up the system. As soon as that's done, I'm headed home."
"Why don't you ask Kat to get it?"
"What have you got planned?"
"You'll have to wait and see."
