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Liam had tossed and turned most of the night without his wife lying next to him. He woke up to his morning wood groaning at the sight. He wasn't sure if taking care of it would make things better or worse. He decided he'd likely miss Riley even worse if he did take care of it. He felt it would be best to wait until he needed to do so. Liam took a brisk shower and dressed before heading to the living room of the suit. He found the kitchenette table with Drake already up and ready. Drake nodded and pointed at the pot of coffee and the breakfast. Liam turned on the news to make sure nothing was going on that would affect the negotiations in France. As soon as the meal was finished he brushed his teeth then headed out to the meeting. After a week of meetings and making no progress, Liam and Drake returned to the hotel room. Liam plopped on the couch turning on the tv while Drake grabbed two glasses and a bottle of whiskey for them to share. Once the food arrived for the evening meal they sat and ate. At some point during his meal, there was a special report about Cordonia and it's queen. Liam watched the report on the baby shower and how it was the first of it's kind. Both he and Drake chuckled when there was a collection of common Cordonian pregnant women in attendance. Riley had gifted each woman a bassinet and Liam loved her all the more for it.
Drake nudged him when photo's of his nursery and Mother appeared in a slideshow. Drake said, "It figures she'd find the lost photo's of you and your mom." Liam nodded too filled with emotion at the moment and he was even more touched when Riley announced if it was a girl they'd name her after his Mother Margaret. Then he saw a slideshow of what must have been Riley's nursery Liam's breath caught when he saw her cradle. On the wood was a crown with the words our princess and a family crest that had both a lion and a unicorn. He had studied royal family crests and knew this on as the family had a scandal of the princess running off with the man she loved a smile reached his lips as he shook his head chuckling. He wondered if Riley knew she was descended from royalty. Suddenly his phone rang Liam answered surprised that suddenly they were more than eager to sign they'd meet again in the morning just to put pen to paper. He hung up letting out a sigh of relief looking at Drake saying, "They plan on signing tomorrow. We can tell the pilot that we can leave as soon as there is an opening." "What changed their minds," Drake asked. Liam smiled before replying, "Riley did. They saw the footage from the baby shower and it helped them make their conclusion."
Drake nodded smiling before saying, "As much as I'd love to go home tomorrow. I think we should add a day to be safe in case they wish to celebrate with us. It would be bad to run home right after signing. Liam groaned but replied, "You're right and Riley will say the same when I talk to her. I will contact the pilot and let him know to check the weather and plot a course as well as find an available time for taking off. As long as we're not delayed we will be home before the 24th." After spending the evening talking and drinking they both headed to bed. Waking early they both showered and dressed. Soon Liam's phone rang he answered it finding Riley on the phone. "My love how are you today? I just caught the baby shower on TV. I think it somehow helped with negotiations." He heard her sigh before saying, "You need to come home, Liam. I just saw the doctor and the midwife has been left at the palace until I deliver. The Braxton hicks contractions I have been having since 36 weeks have been making me dilate. I am currently at 5 centimeters I need to be at 10 to have the baby. They want to induce labor afraid I will drop the baby suddenly. I was able to talk them out of it for now. I had to promise to stay in my room and in bed until the baby comes." Liam plopped back onto his bed in shock. After a moment or two, he still didn't know what to say as Riley continued, "Hana had gift baskets delivered to the meeting room. Bastien has been called and the pilot. You will be on your way home before you know it. I will wait as long as I can." They said their goodbyes while Liam sat there letting it sink in. Drake barged into his room saying, "Livy just called we have to get home."
Liam nodded saying, "I can't believe it's already happening." Drake patted Liam on the back saying, "According to Livy everything has been taken care of. We just have to show up and either sign or reschedule. I am sure they will congratulate you and we can go home. Hopefully, we will get home before your baby arrives." Liam was glad Drake was there he felt overwhelmed soon he'd carry the title Father and it both thrilled him and terrified him. He put on his kingly face and preceded to the meeting. Soon he was being thanked for the gifts and given congratulations. Other than having to stay for some alcohol and cigars they parted rather quickly. Before he knew it he was on his private jet on his way home. Liam was tense and he once they achieved cruising altitude Liam paced the cabin. Drake sighed saying, "Liam sit down tiring yourself out won't help Riley. sit down and save your strength for when we get home. Riley will need you to help her stay home and not go to the hospital." Liam sat next to Drake sighing before saying, "She just doesn't want the security requirements to displace anyone in Cordonia from receiving the needed medical care in the maternity ward. So she wants to deliver at home if possible. If she can't she doesn't want to go until there is no choice." Drake could only shake his head he was positive Liam was rubbing off on her.