OWEN:

"But why can't she just come over here? Why do you have to go over there, Owen? I don't understand. She knows you have Leo and...me...she'd understand if you invited her over here, instead," Amelia was saying. Well, more like droning. Owen understood her concern and it wasn't entirely unwarranted but he just couldn't sacrifice spending time with Teddy during this phase and he didn't know exactly how to explain that to Amelia. He didn't want to push her away but he also didn't want Teddy to feel unsupported, either. He had promised her pizza tonight and had planned on going over to her hotel again after his shift. But he hadn't figured in the fact of running the idea past Amelia. He needed her to watch Leo. He knew Teddy would come over to his place if he asked, but honestly a part of him just wanted to be alone with her. For it to be as minimally awkward between them as possible - and that could only be done if they were on her turf away from his other obligations.

"Amelia, she wouldn't really be comfortable with being over here, come on," he huffed. His tone of voice was less than ideal but he couldn't stop himself from being and sounding irritated.
Apparently, neither could she. She reached for Leo and swung him on her hip.

"You know what? I'm not comfortable with you being over there alone, how about that…" she said. Her voice was light because of the baby, but Owen could see the frustration radiating off of her. He couldn't blame her.

"So you're saying I can't go?" Owen deadpanned.

Amelia rolled her eyes and shifted Leo onto her other hip as he began to fuss. "You're a grown man, Owen. I'm not telling you that you can't anything. I'm simply explaining to you how it makes me feel. And it makes me feel...uncomfortable...to say the least."

Owen crossed his arms over his chest and attempted to soften his face, "Okay. And why is that? You don't trust me? You don't trust that I choose you?"

"No," she said without missing a beat, "No, I don't trust you with her. She's Teddy. You've had a connection with her that has stood the test of time, Owen," she continued, sounding almost defeated.

Owen let her explain, remaining silent but defensive. His brow furrowed.

"It's one thing to have a best friend, it's another thing entirely to have someone in your life who you flew across the world to be with, confessed your love to, had sex with, and got pregnant. That's not a best friend, Owen. At the very least she's a messy, complicated lover...More likely," she hesitated briefly, "she's your goddamn soul mate," she admitted, her voice cracking slightly. Tears gathered in her eyes as she bounced a nearly sleeping Leo on her hip. Owen opened his mouth to reply but couldn't make the words come, not the right ones any way. He looked helplessly from her to Leo. Amelia shook her head, that was all she needed as a response.
"Just go," she muttered, turning towards the kitchen.

"Amelia, wait -"

"Go, Owen. I've got Leo tonight."

TEDDY:

It was nearing an hour past the time that Owen had said he'd bring pizza over and she still hadn't heard from him. She didn't want to appear desperate but she was getting really freaking hungry. She had accomplished a lot today. Early this morning, she had begged Karev for a job and it looked like she was going to have to work under Maggie, who, as Amelia's supposed sister, was not the biggest fan of her. Normally, she would try to win her over, but she was just too exhausted lately. The second trimester was already zapping away all her energy. She thought the first trimester was supposed to be the worst in that regard, but so far that hadn't been the case. She was just about four months pregnant and she wasn't sure how she was going to survive the next five months. The baby was supposedly the size of an avocado, but unless she had just eaten, you wouldn't know it looking at her. It was kind of annoying having all the symptoms of pregnancy but no belly to show for it. At least if it were obvious she was pregnant, people would understand why she had to stop and take a rest at the top of stairs or take frequent trips to the bathroom all day or why she was having trouble concentrating during rounds. More than anything, though, it was just hard to go through it all alone.

Just as she was about to give up on Owen and the pizza and order room service instead, a quiet, rapid knock came from her door. Her heart immediately sped up and she jumped up from her seated position on her couch. She took a moment to recover before making her way slowly to the door. Trivially, he wanted for him to have to wait just a moment for her. At the door, she paused and took a deep breath before opening it.
"Hi," Owen said a moment after he took in the sight of her. He made intense eye contact with her that sent chills down her spine and heat straight to her core.

Teddy eyed the fragrant boxes that Owen was carrying instead.

Owen smiled apologetically, "You're glowing," he offered.

"I'm starving," she glared. But she couldn't hold her irritation for long. She melted under his gaze.

"I'm really sorry, Teddy," he said clearly.
She nodded and folded her arms across her chest, "Tell your child that," she said, sticking her swell out slightly.

Owen grinned and held his free hand out, "Daddy is sorry he kept you two hungry and waiting," he said to her stomach.

Teddy laughed, "Oh jeez, you're forgiven. Come on in!"

She opened the door wide and Owen stepped through, placing the pizza boxes on the table and opening them right away, "One whole Hawaiian for my Pizza Queen and one plain cheese for this boring fool," he laughed.

"Perfect!" Teddy cheered, grabbing a slice from the box, taking a seat, and devouring it in a matter of moments.

Owen just watched her, an amused smile playing at his lips.

"Hey," Teddy said between bites, "aren't you going to join me?"

Owen laughed and took a seat next to her. "Don't make me look like a fat cow," she added, becoming slightly embarrassed.

Owen grinned and grabbed a slice of cheese, "Teddy, you could not look like a fat cow if you tried."

Teddy smirked, "Oh just you wait until you see how much bigger I look after I finish this pizza. And then don't get me started on what I'll look like in another 4 months from now…"

Owen smiled, internally giddy thinking about seeing Teddy each day as she grew bigger and bigger with his child.