A/N: Hi everyone! I felt some fluff was needed and this came by reader's request! Enjoy!

A Long Fatal Love Chase

Rosefairy15 prompted: Belle tells Tempus about the baby. (Rated K)

It was around dusk Dove announced supper was ready.

The day had certainly passed quickly with Tempus and Bae fishing, but Belle enjoyed watching them. A couple hours ago Bae had captured this gigantic sturgeon and Tempus declared they would feast on such a beauty. The fish was handed off to Dove for preparation and now it was time to eat.

Belle had developed a fondness for seafood since they decided to live on The Dark One and the wee one that was starting to grow found the idea extremely appetizing. She decided she would make her announcement after supper since this was Bae's moment to shine for catching dinner.

The Gold family took their rightful spots around the table, and after Tempus said grace (indeed… her husband has repented spiritually as well) they feasted on the main attraction—vinegar-poached sturgeon with thyme-butter sauce served on a bed of arugula and endive salad. Fresh baked bread and melted butter served as a side with a white wine.

Dove's skills in the kitchen surpassed Belle's, and she was more than happy to leave the menu details to him for he always knew what would satisfy his master and mistress. His uncanny abilities in observation led to Belle having a fillet bigger than the rest with a little bit of wine. Dove did not speak a word but Belle swore she caught the traces of a smile over his usual expressionless features.

He knew.

However, her husband and son did not take notice. If they did, they did not comment. Of course Belle would not put anything pass Tempus. The man was as observant as his manservant and more than likely his silence was respectful to her wishes as it was her news she wished to reveal. It was very considerate of him if that was the case. Her love for her husband could only grow as the family conversed over matters of the day. In addition, Bae regaled tales of the past with a lighter note as he told his parents how he and Peter tried to go fishing. His companion did not possess the talent and actually ended up in the water with the fish!

Belle and Tempus laughed at Bae's impression of poor Peter trying to swim. In the end, Bae had to jump in to rescue him and managed to capture the sneaky devil that caused the mess in the first place.

Once supper had ended and the dishes were cleared, Tempus suggested his family might retire to the parlor for light entertainment in a game of charades.

Bae thought the idea was splendid as did Belle. What better way for her to reveal the baby?

As they were an odd number (Dove did not participate for he was not the sort to play games) Belle elected that she and Bae could be the ones to pantomime if Tempus would be so kind to be the guesser. Once it was settled, the game commenced.

Bae went first.

He held up his hand as if he was holding something and mimed a conversation with the object. Then he switched to someone being agitated and excited as he pointed to Belle to give the impression he was conversing with a woman. Then pointed to himself to show he was the woman and wept as he lifted his leg to indicate he was climbing into something and crossed his throat to show death. A swordfight followed where Bae was stabbed but turned to stab another and poured something into his invisible enemy's mouth before he, too, died.

The performance was impressive and Belle could not help herself as she applauded young Bae. Tempus had to agree with his wife as he also clapped.

"What am I?" Bae inquired from the floor.

"I shall guess and say such passionate actions could be only one thing that comes to mind… you are Hamlet."

"Yes!" Bae jumped to his feet and gave a bow. "Very good Papa! All right, Mother, it's your turn!"

Belle smiled as she took her place in front of her loved ones. She had all planned in her head she would act various subtle signs that will lead to the grand finale; however, gazing upon the faces of her precious son and husband, Belle could not prolong it anymore.

Pointing to first Bae, Belle made a motion about him being taller. Then she pointed to Tempus, then to her heart.

"I must admit… I am a little lost," Tempus said.

Belle's smile grew wider as her hand that covered her heart began to journey downwards until she rested the palm upon her belly. She kept it there as Tempus's eyes became larger with the dawning realization.

But it was Bae who ended the silence first as he leapt to his feet and hugged his mother dearly with a joyous exultation.

"I'm going to be a big brother!" he shouted. "I have to tell Dove!" Without waiting to be dismissed, Bae ran out of the room to search for the servant.

Belle could not hold back her giggles as she waited for her husband to embrace her. He did not disappoint as his arms curled around her waist, his eyes searching hers.

"Is it true?" he whispered. "Are we…?"

"Yes, my love," she whispered in reply. "You are to be a father. A child born out of love."

She knew he would be overjoyed but she had not expected the tears to come streaming down his face as he fell to his knees and buried himself into her skirts.

"I prayed to God that He would grant me forgiveness for my past sins. I thought having Bae living in freedom and you as my wife was all I needed. But now… now I see was wrong. I want this child more than I can say. This child is my salvation, a symbol for how I could have lost everything, and I will do everything in my power to ensure I will be the man that is worthy of such a gift."

"Tempus…" Cradling his chin with both her hands, Belle lifted him up so she could gaze into his gold speckled eyes. "Please. No more dark thoughts, my love. The past is the past. You have learned and grown from your errors and you have become the man I always knew you were capable of becoming. You are everything to me my dear heart. And this child will be grateful to have you as a father."

There wasn't much Tempus could do but kiss her abdomen that held both his life and that of his unborn child's.

I hope you loved this happy drabble. I know I did! I have other requests already written for the following verses, and if there's one you specifically would like to read next, then let me know: Rebecca, Indecent Proposal, Edward Scissorhands, Ravenous, Otherworld, The Best Man, Ghost Whisperer, Best Friends, and The Lost World.