Disclaimer: I don't own anything associated with Ugly Betty...etc, etc

A/N: Okay, first of all...sorry this is so delayed. I just started medical school a few weeks ago, and as much as I'd like to dedicate my nights to writing, gross anatomy has other plans for me. This is almost the last chapter (i thought it was the second to last, but I may squeeze one more in there). I'll update Four Letter Word when I get some more free time.

Second of all, I'm really excited about finishing this new story I'm working on (DB as always) that I started this summer...I think everyone will enjoy it but I'm trying to complete it before I post so you won't have to wait long for updates.

Lastly, the question some of you posed as to whether or not it was Daniel's baby...just assume Betty and her ex-fiance were waiting until the wedding to consummate their relationship. You know I couldn't dream of making this baby something other than a Meade :-)

Enjoy the chapter and thanks for the wonderful reviews and for being patient...you guys are the best!

Daniel found himself grasping the door to keep steady. He felt his pulse quicken; his muscles tense. She stood frozen in his doorway, grasping the handles of her purse with clammy hands. Betty tried to gauge his reaction to seeing her for the first time in almost a month, but she wasn't sure how to read his face.

"Hi." She replied quietly, momentarily glancing away. Daniel was suddenly having difficulty moving, as he allowed his eyes to get caught up in hers.

"I didn't know you were- here. What're you doing here?" he asked, trying to keep his voice at a normal pitch.

-

Two Days Earlier…

Betty stepped through the familiar front door of the Suarez home, not even closing it before she heard footsteps bounding down the stairs.

"Aunt Betty!" Justin reached her and engulfed her in a tight hug. "Aww…I missed you too," Betty laughed lightly, grinning up at him.

"Betty! What are you doing here already? You're not supposed to be here for a couple of hours. Papi's at the store getting some things for your surprise welcome home party," Hilda paused as she entered the living area, glancing at her watch in confusion.

"Well…I caught an earlier flight. I didn't think you guys would mind," she smiled as Hilda gave her a hug. "You know we don't mind, sis. I'm so glad you're home," Hilda pulled away, smoothing down a strand of Betty's hair. "Me too."

-

"I …I came to see you," Betty adjusted her glasses a bit. Obviously you're here to see HIM, Betty. You're at his apartment. Duh. Stupid answer.

"It's uh- I mean-"

"Here…why don't you come in," he finally stepped aside and opened his door wider. "Thanks," she walked down the hallway into the living area, turning to face him.

"So…what brings you back here?" he crossed his arms and attempted to sound casual, a contrast to the turbulent emotions working within. He was so mad at her and at the same time wanted to pull her into his arms and never let go. Betty averted her gaze for a moment, remembering the conversation she'd had with Hilda.

-

"I'm scared," Betty admitted with a sigh, taking a sip of her water. "I know this is a scary time for you…but you have nothing to worry about. Girl, Daniel loves you. And he's gonna love this baby even more. You can do it," Hilda squeezed her hand, trying to reassure her.

"I don't know Hilda. I've done some really questionable things. What if he doesn't care anymore? He probably wants nothing to do with me now," Betty nervously twirled one of the rings on her finger, tears creeping to her eyes.

"Betty…come on. Daniel isn't that kind of guy and you know it! We all make mistakes…you thought you could erase your feelings for Daniel by marrying another man. But the kind of love you guys share is special…it doesn't just go away. That's why I'm certain things will be okay," Hilda smiled down at her little sister as she wiped a lone tear from her cheek.

"I hope so."

-

"I'm moving back to New York," she replied, watching Daniel's azure eyes widen. "What? You are?" Betty thought she heard a tiny bit of hope in his voice. She nodded, taking a seat on the couch.

"But what about your job? What about your… fiancé?" Daniel had to force himself to say the last word. It made his stomach churn.

He watched as Betty took a deep breath, smoothing out her slacks. "Well…I was offered a position with the New York branch of their parent company. I'll be starting there next week. And…as for my fiancé- it's over between us," she explained, hearing him release a breath he thought she couldn't hear.

"Oh. You mean you couldn't work things out?" he asked cynically.

"No. I think you know why, Daniel," she stated in that come-on-Daniel-think-about-it tone he'd surprisingly missed hearing. He'd missed her altogether. But he wasn't about to let it show.

"Do I? How would I know? You've barely acknowledged my presence since the morning I left your apartment. I didn't know what was going on with you, Betty!" he let his arms fall to his side, his Gucci shoes contacting the hardwood floor with distinct thuds. He wanted to make sure she knew how upset he was with her, not how much he'd worried about her and dreamed about making love to her night after night…no- she needed to know he was angry.

"You really hurt me, Betty," he admitted, frowning up. He continued to pace the floor, an attempt to clear his thoughts.

"You're right. And I'm sorry for the way I've acted. I just…I didn't know what to do. Please forgive me," she requested as her voice gave way. Daniel gazed down into her chocolate eyes and felt the anger melting away, but chose to remain silent.

"I know my actions don't show it, but Daniel I love you. The truth is…you never had any competition. You've got my heart. All of it," she admitted, tears filling her eyes. Daniel made his way over to where she sat, and stood her up, all the anger and the hurt practically forgotten as he stared at her angelic face.

He enclosed his hands around hers, bringing them to his lips and kissing them gently. "Of course I forgive you. I love you- more than anything…" he pulled her closer to him, wrapping his arms around her. Betty sighed in relief, closing her eyes tightly as tears spilled over her cheeks. "I missed you so much, Betty," Daniel murmured into her shoulder as she cried.

"Daniel…there's something else I need to tell you," Betty began, pulling back in the embrace so she could look at him. "And what would that be?" he grinned at her. She got lost in his blue orbs, so bright and expectant, but most of all full of love.

Betty held his gaze and exhaled deeply, knowing her two words would change everything. "I'm pregnant."

Daniel's mouth had suddenly become incredibly dry and he found he was having trouble formulating coherent thoughts. "What? You- you mean you're…what?" His eyes searched hers for an answer. He thought he'd heard her, but he wanted to be sure. "I'm pregnant…"Betty repeated, "almost five weeks along."

"Oh my…this is – unexpected…" he ran a hand over his face. Never in his life had he felt so many emotions within a span of five minutes. The new feeling sweeping over him was indescribable, one that was making him weak in the knees.

Betty studied Daniel's demeanor closely, wondering if it was a bad unexpected or good unexpected. She got her answer before she could worry anymore. "I'm gonna be a dad?" Daniel rested his hands on her shoulders, saying it with a small grin on his face.

"Yeah. You're gonna be a dad, Daniel." Betty nodded and smirked at how awestruck he was. Daniel stared down into her big eyes, identifying the indescribable feeling as unabated happiness. He leaned down, gently capturing her lips. Daniel stared into her eyes and cupped her face with his hands, admiring the woman before him.

"You're gonna have a baby...our baby," he smiled, wiping at her tears and leaning his forehead against hers, "I think you just made me the happiest man on Earth."

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