AN: A very short chapter. I didnt feel like I could get a lot out.
Another 2 months later
Usually when it was raining outside, Rapunzel would stay inside and tidy up a bit. But this time was different. She didn't feel like cleaning or reading or even painting. She just wanted to sit and watch the rain. It was unusual for sure, but it made her feel calm. With all the stress of preparing for the baby, she needed time to relax. Eugene was with the Royal Guard army doing some extreme weather training. Rapunzel has been alone all day. She didn't like being alone, especially during this stressful time. She sat inside most of the day and only went outside in the afternoon. The balcony had a roofed area where she sat for a little while.
When Eugene came home, he walked in the room and hung up his jacket. He noticed Rapunzel outside but decided it would be better to get cleaned up a bit before seeing her. After he bathed and changed, he grabbed one of Rapunzel's coats. He walked outside and draped the coat over Rapunzel.
"What are you doing out here without a coat? You'll catch a cold." he said as he sat down next to her.
"I'm sorry. I've just been thinking." she said, leaning on him.
"What are you thinking about?"
"The baby, mostly. What if I'm not a good mother? You know, since I was raised by her for eighteen years." she said while a tear streamed down her face. Eugene knew exactly who she was talking about. The woman who kept this amazing girl locked up because of her selfishness. It made Eugene angry just thinking about it. He put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her closer.
"I don't think you'll be a good mother." he said. Rapunzel looked at him in disbelief, wondering why he would say something like that. He smiled and added "I know you'll be a great mother." Rapunzel smiled back at him and leaned against him.
"You really think so?" she questioned.
"I really do. And I promise that I will try my absolute hardest to be a good father. You know, because I never had a father figure in my life." he said in a slightly quiet tone. A few tears had escaped Eugene's eyes. His family was a touchy subject for him. He didn't know exactly what happened except that they were murdered in their own home while Eugene hid, scared for his life. The picture still haunts his dreams at night. That horrifying image of his parents, laying on the floor in a pool of blood. When Eugene snapped back to reality, his didn't realize how many tears had fallen.
"Eugene, are you ok?" Rapunzel asked nervously. Eugene wiped his tears away.
"Yeah. Yeah, I'm ok. Just having flashbacks." he said reassuringly.
"Was it... that flashback?"
"Uh... yes it was. The one that I can't forget no matter how hard I try. And with the baby coming, with the fact that I'm going to be a father, it shows up even more. I don't know how much longer I can take it, Rapunzel." More tears were streaming down his face. Rapunzel hated seeing him like this. She moved her hand up to wipe the tears away. Eugene took her hand in his and held it tight. He felt like the luckiest man in the world to have a caring wife who loved him.
"It will go away soon. They always do. Let's go inside. I think it's getting colder." Rapunzel said. Eugene nodded and helped her up. They headed into the closet and changed. Eugene got in bed first and Rapunzel got in beside him. She fell asleep in his arms. Soon after, Eugene fell asleep with her.