A/N: I couldn't make up my mind on what I wanted to post next, and I didn't have to think for long since one of my lovely readers requested more One Night Stand.In a loud Maui voice: "YOU'RE WELCOME!" This will be the final prompt for this verse. I am resolving it pretty quickly but I know many of you will be happy with this resolution. Don't forget to review!

One Night Stand

Tinuviel Undomiel prompted: Ryan knows the truth about Belle's pregnancy and he decides the time for secrets is over. (Rated K)

Ryan managed to keep his demeanor calm as the doctor finished Belle up and she was given a glowing review of her progress. He remained silent as he helped her into his car and as he drove her home.

His! The baby was his and she never said…

Belle thought his silence was unusual and she tried speaking to him until he slammed on the brakes and pulled the car aside.

"It's mine," he said without question. His chest was rising and falling at a steady rate and his voice was eerily calm despite the rapid beating of his heart. He continued to stare ahead as his fingers drummed against the steering wheel.

Belle sucked in her breath and she knew objecting or denying it was pointless. The doctor told him how old the baby was and Ryan was smart enough to do the math… Then yes. There was no use in lying anymore. The time for hiding was done.

"Yes," she whispered.

Ryan sighed and closed his eyes. "Why?" he asked her brokenly.

"I was scared. I never thought I would see you again—and then you showed up and—I don't know—I panicked. I'm sorry Ryan."

She really meant it as ridiculous and understated as the apology sounded. But that was all she had.

Ryan nodded, started the car, and began driving.

Nothing else was said.

Belle quietly cried to herself knowing she had royally and epically screwed up. Here was a man who turned out to be a loving and wonderful father and was also incredibly sweet and kind and understanding and compassionate. How could she have ruined their friendship? Ryan never pressured her for anything and he had been so helpful when he didn't have to… She messed up and hurt Ryan and there was nothing she could do to take it back.

What had she been thinking?

Eventually, they arrived at her place and Ryan parked the car. Neither of them made a move as they sat there. Then Ryan cleared his throat.

"I care for you Belle. That hasn't changed. And… I want to be with you. I wanted to be with you since we met at the bar. When I saw you again at the library and you were pregnant… I thought I lost my chance. But now I have hope. I don't want to lose you. I don't want to lose this child. Already I love this baby and I want to be whatever you want me to be even if you don't feel the same."

At last, he turned and fully faced her.

It was up to her to decide what capacity she wanted him to be in her life.

Belle didn't have to think twice.

xxXXxx

Gideon William Gold was born nine pounds, four ounces.

He was beautiful with a head full of hair and Bae was super excited to be a big brother.

Yes… Belle and Ryan started dating after they did a lot of talking and worked out the issues between them. Then they told Bae and he couldn't have been happier. Or over the moon. Either way, things were going well.

As Belle held her son, Ryan couldn't look away over how perfect this was that his family was together.

Well, not officially.

When Belle looked up at him, her smile beaming, she saw him with the ring and she knew this was what she wanted. She couldn't believe how a one night stand could have turned into the future she wanted to have. And she knew exactly what her answer was for him:

"Yes."

Again… I know this seems rushed but as I said before… I do want to wrap this up. As for the next post, I will leave it up to my readers:

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The Lost World

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Ghost Whisperer Inspired

The Best Man?

Indecent Proposal