Guys 3,300 + Views! I love you allllll! Ok children gather around, some of you are confused about the pregnancy and think that Kate cheated. So first of all even though some of this is AU most of it is the same! Right now we're around a month after epiosde 7. Everything's the same with the story! Rick tries to win her back, she goes to his apartment on their anniversary night yea yea yea.. And it's a month later and she's 3 weeks late if you get my drift, sooo there you have it :)
He stood there, mouth a-gaping. She had just told him he was going to be a father again, he was in shock. Kate stood there with her arms wrapped around her body. Rick snapped out of his small trance and took a deep breath. The only words that rushed through mind were, Baby, pregnant, wow.
His next question made him internally slap himself, "Are..are you sure?" He asked, he didn't want to get his hopes up.
Kate nodded and ducked her head, "Yea I'm sure." her voice barely a whisper.
Rick gulped, he was trying to figure out what he was feeling right now. His mind cleared and his anger came back, right he forgot he kinda hated her right now all though that's not what he wanted to be feeling at this exact moment. Right now all he wanted to do was engulf her in his arms and kiss her senseless while spinning her around.
"Well, ugh.." He stammered, what was he supposed to say? Honey this is amazing, but i hate you right now so how do we celebrate!?
"Do you know when the baby was ugh..conceived?" He asked, he knew it was his of course, but the last time he had seen her had been after his attempt at celebrating their anniversary. She had left that morning and that's when his anger really got the best of him.
Kate's eyes widened, had he thought the baby wasn't his.. she gulped, no he wouldn't think that because he had to have known she was faithful still in their marriage. "I'm guessing our anniversary." She whispered, earning a nod from her husband. He had tried so hard those few months to win her back and she wanted to tell him it wasn't his fault. A month ago when he came to her on their anniversay she couldn't resist anymore so she knocked on their door with burgers in her hand from Remy's.
She left that morning without saying goodbye and that's when she figured Rick gave up after that, he must have been livid, she thought. Now almost 4 weeks later she didn't even think twice about her missed period, she had been so stressed she figured it was just from her work load. Kate wiped a stray tear from her eye, wow he took a good look at her and realized how bad she actually looked. She was still beautiful of course but her eyes looked worn and tired, they were red and puffy. Her color was paler and her cheekbones were thinner.
Kate swallowed and audibly cleared her throat, "Rick you don't have to say anything..I'll make sure you have full custody when it's born." She gave him a grim smile and went to walk past him.
Rick raised an eyebrow, Wait what? Full custody..Oh no no no no, he might be mad at her but they're baby wasn't going to have just one parent in it's life. No he already did that with Alexis and he wasn't doing it again. He let out a sigh and walked over to the bed where she was sitting cross legged. She had her head bowed causing her hair to fall to the side, covering the whole side of her face. Rick silently put away his anger knowing she needed some type of comfort.
He gently brushed her hair out of her face so he could look at her. Kate sniffled, slowly bringing her head up to look at her husband. He sighed, "Kate..I'm not going to accuse you because you already know what you did." She nodded, of course she knew what she did! She ruined the greatest thing she ever had.
He continued- "But this baby is going to have two parents in it's life." He told her with no hint of waver in his voice.
"Alexis is only 10 but..she knew her mother left her at a young age and then you stepped in and.." Should he finish that statement?
"I stepped out." She finished for him, she left the little girl and she hated herself for that.
Rick's voice was small when he responded, "Yea..you did but if it was to protect her I will always thank you for that." He gave her a genuine smile.
Kate bit her lip, "Rick I never wanted to hurt you..I thought I was doing the right thing." She sobbed, dropping her head into her hands. Rick froze, was she breaking down? He didn't understand how she had any tears left! He stood up, ready to give her some space but he figured that was the opposite of what she wanted. He knew she was yearning for a touch, a kiss even a hug. So he bent down and scooped her up, not surprised when she snuggled closer to him.
He gently laid her down on the bed, and climbed in next to her. His arm was under her so she rolled into him, her face buried in his shirt. His scent always calmed her, always made her feel warm and safe. Even if she only got this one moment with him, even if it was the only personal moment she ever got again she would savor it. She would treasure it like a precious jewel, she vowed if he ever gave her a second chance she would never pull a stupid stunt like she did ever again.
Luckily Rick sent Alexis away before this all happened, the girl has been with her mother for almost 4 months. Rick had been wary to let her go but Meredith had genuinely wanted to get to know her daughter. He had agreed the Alexis could stay with her for a few months. Kate sighed contently when he began gently rubbing circles on her back. He knew how to calm her down in the most gentlest ways. "Rick?" She whispered.
"Hmm?" A grumbled reply came, she silently smiled. He was almost out of it.
"Nothing..it can wait."
He mumbled something in response and tightened his grip like she was a stuffed animal. Kate smiled and snuggled as close as possible. He obviously didn't know he did it, but she didn't care. This was perfect.
His head jerked and his eyes flew open, where was he and who...? He shot up and took a deep breath when he realized Kate was sleeping next to him. Oh right, he had let her sleep next to him just to let her get a bit calmer. He sighed and rubbed a hand through his hair, he cast a sideways glance to the clock on the nightstand and gasped. He forgot that James was picking him up for the club thing. Maybe he could call and cancel? No Kate was fine he wasn't going to ruin a possible night of fun.
He grabbed a change of clothes and headed for the bathroom to freshen up. He came out freshly showered and shaven. He had on a dark pair or jeans and a deep red cocktail dress shirt complete with his Italian leather jacket. He grabbed his wallet and keys ready to walk out. He stopped and pondered if he should leave a note for Kate, he didn't want her freaking out. Ugh this woman, he wished he could hurt her as she hurt him but he loved her to much.
He sighed and dropped his stuff on the bed and reached for the notepad on the nightstand. He jotted down a few words and placed it next to gave her a fluttering kiss on the forehead and watched her for a few seconds. She was cute when she slept, the way her nose crinkled and her breathing stuttered.
He lightly chuckled and made his way out of the hotel room. He figured she wasn't leaving any time soon so he was going to have to get her a hotel room. He didn't mind helping her but he was NOT sharing the same room with her. He wasn't ready for that at all. period. Rick lifted his head when the sound of a car horn honked.
James was waving for him to get in the passenger seat. "Hey man you ready for a night of F.U.N.?" He spelled out fun.
Rick laughed and strapped his seat belt on. "Oh you have no idea."
AN:| So there it is guys! I hope I cleared up confusion about the pregnancy!
If not message me and I'll try and help yea figure it out ;)
