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Chapter 6

Josh woke the next morning a little before the alarm went off. He was surprised to see that he was tangled up with Donna. After they had walked silently to his bedroom the night before, Josh grabbed some clothes that Donna could sleep in and after they changed and brushed their teeth, they climbed into bed on opposite sides, neither mentioning the kiss that almost happened.

To some the situation may have been uncomfortable, but whenever Josh and Donna were working late or watching movies, Josh never let her take a cab home, as it was so late, and after several rounds of, "I'll take the couch, you take the bed" in the beginning, it was quickly established that they could easily share his spacious bed.

Usually they stayed on their sides, but this morning was different and it was making Josh a little nervous. Josh had his arms around Donna and she had an arm thrown across his chest and her head on his shoulder and their legs were tangled together. It wasn't the position that was making Josh nervous. He was actually enjoying being so close to her and feeling her body pressed up against his with her protruding tummy pressing into his side. Really, it was the best sleep he'd had in a long time. The problem is he was enjoying it a little too much, and was afraid Donna would wake up and notice that rapidly growing problem.

Josh tried to move out of her embrace as quickly, but as carefully as possible so he didn't wake her. But as he started sliding to the edge of the bed, Donna tightened her grip on him. Josh looked over and saw Donna staring back at him. Not able to say anything, he watched as she slowly moved her hand down to caress him through his boxers. He moaned in response, and Donna started kissing her way down his chest, moving lower and lower when…

Josh woke up. He looked over and saw Donna sleeping soundly on her own side of the bed. With a deep sigh, Josh climbed out of bed to go to the bathroom to take a cold shower.

Josh spent his time in the shower and getting ready contemplating his dream. Why would he dream that? Granted it wasn't the first time he had dreamt about him and Donna in that way. What man wouldn't dream of her? She was a beautiful woman, but Josh thought he had gotten control of his feelings. He thought he was hiding them well enough. But after almost kissing her last night, he was thinking more about what exactly his feelings for her were. He was pretty sure they extended beyond like. But he couldn't really decide if what he felt was love. He had never allowed himself to feel that for a woman before. He couldn't let Donna know that he felt that strongly for her. She had so much on her plate; he didn't need her stressing out because of how he felt.

Meanwhile, Donna woke the moment Josh had left the room. On her mind was the "almost kiss" they shared the night before. She couldn't get out of her head the way he looked at her. She had never really been looked at that way by a man before. She allowed herself to reveal in how it made her feel for a few minutes before putting the cap back on the feelings she had developed for him. It wasn't fair to love him while she was carrying another man's child. He didn't deserve that kind of baggage.

She silently got up, deciding to go back to her hotel room to change and go on into work. Leaving Josh a note, she had called a cab and left before he had even gotten out of the shower.

The next few days passed in a blur. Both Josh and Donna put aside their feelings and worked together as fluidly as ever. When Donna returned from her doctor's appointment a few days later, she was a little nervous to talk to Josh.

Her doctor had thought it would be a good idea for her to take a few Lamaze classes a little earlier than usual, in case any complications should arise. The problem Donna faced was finding a coach. She knew who she wanted; Josh was the only one she really trusted. She was, however, unsure of how it would look to the press or if he even wanted to be a part of this. She spent the rest of the day trying to figure out how to ask him.

When it was time for her to go, she decided it was now or never; although when she walked into his office, her nerves got the better of her.

"Josh, is there anything else you need from me today? I'm getting a little tired."

Josh looked up from his report and smiled. "No, go on home, Donna. Get some rest."

"Okay," Donna turned to leave, but didn't actually move towards the door.

"Donna?"

"Yeah?"

"Was there something else?"

She turned around and nervously moved to the chair in front of his desk. "Well, I wanted to ask you something, but I don't know really if it's a good idea or if you'll even want to, and that would be perfectly okay, I'd understand."

After a couple seconds of silence, Josh jumped in. "You didn't actually ask me anything there, Donna." He said with a slight chuckle.

"Well, my doctor wants me to go to some Lamaze classes starting in a couple of weeks and-"

"Wait. Isn't it a little early for that?"

"Yeah. She just wants me to have some classes under my belt in case complications arise or I go into labor early."

Though it wasn't really a big deal, Josh was starting to freak out. "I though you said today went well. What is your doctor expecting to happen?"

"Josh, calm down. It's nothing, really. Just with the history of this pregnancy, she wants me to be prepared for anything. But that's beside the point. The thing is I need a coach. Someone to help me in the delivery room and you are really the only person I trust enough to ask."

"You want me to be your coach?"

"Yes?"

Josh sat there, a stunned look on his face. Donna watched him closely, ultimately deciding that his silence meant he was not interested. She couldn't help but feel upset, although she tried to hide it.

"Never mind, it was a silly idea--"

"Donna--"

"Don't worry about it; I'll find someone else--"

"Donna, I--"

"It was silly. I'm going to go ahead and go."

"Donna, wait."

Donna stopped, looking everywhere but at Josh.

Josh walked around his desk to stand in front of her. "Donna, I am absolutely honored that you would want me to be your coach and yes, it may be tricky with the press but you are my friend. I'm going to be there for you. I want to be there for you and this baby."

"So, you'll come with me?"

"Yes."

Donna couldn't help but hug him. "Thank you so much."

"Donna, I need you to promise me, that you won't be afraid to ask me anything. Ok?"

He could feel her head moving up and down on his shoulder but didn't say anything, so he continued.

"Things may seem awkward at first, but I want to be here for you, and I promise to always be there for you and the baby. Always."

Donna didn't say anything, but he could feel the tears dampening his shirt.

He pulled back slightly, "Why are you crying?"

"That was just the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me."

Josh nervously chuckled at that, "This is one of those pregnancy things right?"

She laughed, "Yeah, I guess so."

TBC…