While back on the road, Lilly wasn't at all pleased about John rushing her to be on the road at 6pm. Although they had wanted to go to ski resort since the hotel was supposed to be nice; this wasn't the day to be out traveling. It was already snowing outside, as she groaned not too pleased about John persistence in driving all the way up to the roads of Maine.

Instead the two slammed into heavy traffic, while Lilly grew impatient. Though now she was now into her seventh month; both her cravings and mood swings had worsen. However John understood but not always; especially when she would be in a pissy mood all day. He usually went to Jones to have a couple of drinks with Jefferies when things really had gotten back.

For now, she sat there bored. Plus the fact that her back was aching miserably; but remained quiet while watching the snow falling down harder on the expressway.

"This is fitting", she finally said sulking.

John let out a sigh, still ignoring the directions. He knew he had his own method of driving; this time she practically drove him nuts to obey it. Lilly wanted to be there, and not have to take a million no name side roads in order to get there.

While driving, he stopped once for gas; while pausing to look at his wife. Her hand was rested on her stomach; protecting their unborn child inside. Though Lilly was pretty much fast asleep, as John then got into the car, for a moment he listened to the sound of her breathing in and out softly.

His hand then moved a tendril of hair away from her forehead, exposing her beautiful face. John knew that motherhood was truly meant for Lilly; seeing how maternal she had already gotten. As he then started the engine up again; he continued to drive until hearing the sound of his wife's voice.

"Where are we", she yawned.

John had relatively no clue where he was, but simply answered, "Where somewhere".

"Lost I presume", her eyes scanning around, "I take it you didn't bother to read the directions", seeing how ignorant he had become, "Damn it John, this isn't the time to be doing this".

He knew that he was already lost as is; but wouldn't man up to it. Instead he kept on driving; while Lilly grew restless with a full bladder; "Pull over I need to pee".

"Can't, I haven't seen a restroom for miles".

Lilly groaned, feeling both the aches from her back and the cravings of more food. She knew that this car trip wasn't exactly thrilling; especially while pregnant. Aside from that, the baby continued kicking softly; while she peered downward, "Its okay, I know you're hungry".

Though it felt very maternal to speak to her unborn baby, Lilly saw it as beautiful thing. Besides she would sometimes sit in bed and read to it; knowing that it would hear the sound of her voice. For now, she really needed to use the bathroom.

When they finally saw a sign, the snow already had created low visibility combined with icy roads. However John knew that it wasn't safe for a pregnant woman to hold it in for a long period of time; but then the two saw the sign that both rest rooms were out of order.

"Great and I'm hungry as well".

John was in need of some coffee also, "Next stop Lil, I could use a cup of coffee", before he turned back onto the freeway. From that point on the two faced icy driving conditions, until stopping at the next rest stop. There Lilly immediately rushed into the bathroom; while he bought some food and also withdrew some money.

Due to the conditions, the two had no other choice than to spend a night a motel. Once inside, John wrapped Lilly up in a blanket from the car. She shivered slightly, due to the coldness in the air as he then lay down beside her.

Before her eyes had closed, she felt his lips kissing the side of her cheek. By morning, the two had to spend another day since the roads were still considered hazardous.

Lilly threw down the remote, frustrated that there wasn't anything on; besides sitting in dump motel room; with very little to do; before seeing John sitting there playing solitaire.

"Some vacation huh", seeing him chuckling, "So were you really planning on taking me up to Maine"?

"No, but someplace nice; don't think we'll have the chance after the baby is born".

The blonde raised her eyebrows at him, "You saying we might get a chance to do this", sitting now seductively on his lap, "Doing this", while proceeding to devour his lips. Their breaths each grew harder from the kiss, before Lilly got up and leaned downward continuing to kiss him.

Somehow his hands wandered underneath his shirt, feeling her swelling abdomen. Lilly broke away, which John immediately sensed that she didn't feel beautiful; not at this stage anyways. She then peered down, "I look like a cow"?

"You don't Lil", exposing her stomach, "You look beautiful as mother to be".

Lilly glanced over at her reflection in the mirror, before placing her own hand there. While watching her own reflection; her thoughts started to run deep about her unborn child, living inside of her. She knew it was warm and wet; but also knew that it could hear the sound of her own heartbeat.

"Do you think the baby hears how damaged my heart is", saying her thoughts loudly.

John looked up knowing that, Lilly had been through a lot in her life, "Your hearts not damaged Lil, I know that it feels just how much you and I both love it", seeing how lost Lilly was deep in her inner emotions.

Moving closure he then kissed her cheek, "Need to stop blaming yourself Lil for your past; you know you can't change it. I can't change what mistakes I had made, but I know I'm a better husband than before".

Her eyes then met up with his; somehow from that little conversation of theirs Lilly began to feel much better. Even when they had arrived the resort, in which the two spent their time; dancing and having a good time.

One evening, Lilly lay back in the whirlpool tub that was up on a pedestal so to speak. Large tile adored it, while hot water poured out from the facet. She felt the vibrations from the jets; propelling the water around.

During her meditation, a large array of flashes began to appear. First it was one of her mother reading to her as a kid; her father, Scotty, Christina and finally John. They were all people that she loved; but then saw a vision of her on the day that she had been shot. Remembering how John was right by her side when she had awakened.

He had always been there for her, but upon opening up her eyes; Lilly knew that marrying him was the most wonderful thing in her life. Now being pregnant, she couldn't wait to hold her baby in her arms for the first time.

Then Lilly felt warm water been poured down her back, she breathed in deeply. While seeing John rubbing the soles of her feet; he had that romantic side to him that had been buried for so long.

"You pamper me way too much, "saying it with a smile.

The room was dark except for the burning of candles, "That's a bad thing Lil"?

"No, but I never would have suspected that you had this side to you John, or we're you just pretending to be shy all along".

He looked at his wife," Who said that I was being shy, just hadn't felt that way in a long time. Didn't think I was capable of getting you pregnant"?

Lilly laughed softly, "I think you were shy, making me be the one to push you over the edge".

The look on his face was priceless, before playfully splashing water at her. She tried to pull him in unsuccessfully, "Come in or are you embarrassed to share a tub with me"?

"I rather watch you", rubbing her feet. Lilly shook her head, before he helped her up out of the tub. As he then wrapped a warm towel around her body; he held her closure to him. In the mirror, Lilly saw herself being loved and wanted by a man whom meant the whole world to her.

Even when they walked outside, and enjoyed other activities; Lilly considered herself to be happy in her marriage. Though the two were still newlyweds; both were deeply devoted to each other. Somehow this entrusted in a snowball fight outdoors; until Lilly had accidently hit him in the eye.

Though mainly it was John's fault for not moving out of the way so soon, by the time they had gotten back people were staring at him.

"You do something to Lil, Boss", Scotty asked.

John turned around, "No we just had a snowball fight".

"You having a snowball fight with Lil', grinned Vera, "Trying to be younger for her"?

"Has nothing to do with that, anyways Lil started it"?

Lilly shot him a look, "I wouldn't say that", looking even more pregnant than before.

Once inside his office, Jefferies came in, "You needed to see me"?
"Yeah, I need you to cover for me tonight. Lil's going to Lamaze class, I need to be there"?

Jefferies grinned, "So I hear that the trip went well, seeing how happy she looks"?
"Not the trip going there, I hate to admit this one but I don't think Lil was too pleased about me taking some shortcut. She kept on complaining, first about having the use the bathroom then her cravings"?

"That's normal for her being pregnant", until hearing both Kat and Scotty arguing outside until Lilly had stepping into his office, as John looked up at her, "Take your maternity leave now Lil".

The blonde looked at her husband before Jefferies then left to give them both some privacy, John knew that it was best for his wife to be home relaxing. Somehow she obeyed knowing that he was still her boss; and that his best interests were good.

After arriving at home, Lilly saw that Christina was there. Having her little sister there to keep her company was good; until she had to leave due to her new business as an interior decorator. Being all alone was fine; except when she had received the news that Kat was pregnant with Scotty's child.

Now things were going to get even stranger at work, but it wasn't fun when she reached her ninth month and was past her due date.