Complicated

Disclaimer: I don't own anything. But I think now I can tell that I do own Hester Wolfe.

Sorry that it took so long but after having written half of this chapter my inspiration left me. But fortunately it returned. (Partly.)

I hope you'll like it.

Chapter 5: Lying Next to Him

Calleigh was lying in bed for a couple of hours now but she was unable to sleep. She was lying on her left side staring into nothingness while contemplating the events of the day. It was a rather interesting day to say the least. A day which led to her present state of mind. Since she broke up with Jake and found out that she'd be a mother she was constantly thinking about her future. Her first problem was that she was expecting a baby without a home to bring it into. Her second problem was that she was completely content to live with Ryan and she was reluctant to change this situation. She felt safe right there where she was. It was a rather great problem which consequently led to another. Ryan. At that moment he was the exact thought in her mind.

She turned to her back and glanced at her right side. There he was sleeping peacefully.

Earlier That Day

Ryan was striding down the corridors of the Criminal Lab of MDPD. He didn't even acknowledged the greetings of his co-workers while passing them. It wasn't a surprise as at that moment he was a man on mission. He had to find Calleigh and he had to talk to her, more exactly he had to ask her something. Until that nothing else mattered.

However, his determination lasted only until he found her in her lab bent over a large microscope. At that moment all of his resolution disappeared into thin air and he stopped abruptly in the doorway for a moment to gather his thoughts and to prepare himself for the upcoming conversation.

He was nervous. More nervous than he had ever felt in his entire life.

After a couple of seconds he entered the lab.

"Hey! What are you doing?" He asked while putting his hands into his pockets then immediately taking them out of them just to put them back a second later. If something, that was a clear indication for Calleigh that he was not exactly relaxed.

She looked up with a smile on her face which faltered after she had seen the posture and the look of her friend.

"Ryan, what's wrong?" She asked concerned. It was a twist in the roles after the past few days when it was always Ryan who was concerned for her.

"With me? Nothing. Why would be anything wrong with me? No. Everything's just fine. Yes. I am fine." Great, Ryan! You couldn't be even less convincing, could you? He gave her a nervous smile.

"Ryan!" Calleigh obviously didn't take any of it.

"Okay." He took a deep breath. He had to do it. His life depended on it. "I've something to ask you."

"Really? Shoot it!"

"All right. So… Calleigh, would you…" Now he was really, really nervous. He took another deep breath. "Would you be my girlfriend?" He felt a little relieved now that it was out at last. However, Calleigh seemed rather taken aback by the question. She gave him a rather nervous smile and tried to say something but she didn't manage. She didn't know what to say.

Ryan saw her insecurity and confusion and quickly made himself clearer.

"I mean for the weekend." At this Calleigh became more confused and Ryan realized that he might have begun it in the wrong way. "Well, I think I'd better start at the beginning." The only thing Calleigh could do was to nod. "All right." Ryan began his story. "The other day I talked to my sister and I mentioned that you're living with me for the time being and in seems that she deemed it important to share this piece of information with my grandmother who in turn showed up in my apartment in the morning with the reason that she wants to meet my new girlfriend. Apparently she was so thrilled when she heard about me living with you that she suddenly imagined us as a married couple with at least five children and she wanted to make sure that this will happen and now she is here and I'm totally…"

"Yes."

"Yes what?" Now Ryan seemed confused.

"I'll be your girlfriend for the weekend."

"Really?" He couldn't believe that it was so easy. "Because if you don't want to, I understand it. Really."

"Relax, Ryan. I understand your situation, believe me." She said reassuringly. "I have five aunts in Louisiana who are constantly nudging me about my personal life. So if you need any help, I'll give it."

When Calleigh offered her help she certainly didn't think of sharing a bed with Ryan. But apparently his Granny thought otherwise. She took up her residence in Calleigh's room and during dinner she didn't miss the opportunity to mention that she had found Calleigh's clothes in that room.

"So, Honey. Why are all your clothes in the guest room?"

Calleigh, Ryan and his Grandma were sitting at the dining table after a rather frustrating afternoon. There was nothing wrong with Hester Wolfe. On the contrary, Calleigh liked her from the moment she took her into a big hug even before Ryan would have the chance to introduce them. She was a sweet old lady but spending much time with her was rather tiring.

She could talk nonstop. She was that kind of lady who likes to know everything that happens in the neighborhood and at the same time likes sharing every piece of information that is in her possession. So according to her previous character, she wanted to hear everything about the 'couple' and, fortunately, according to her latter one, before they could answer her, she always had something to say in connection with her question. That way by the evening Calleigh was familiar with the entire history of the Wolfe-family and their acquaintances. She heard little anecdotes about them, some romance or war stories and so on.

Up until that latest question of Hester it seemed that she and Ryan were safe from the uncomfortable questions. But this time no other story came which left both Ryan and Calleigh moving uncomfortably on their chairs.

"Well…" Ryan made an attempt to say something but unfortunately he failed and looked at Calleigh silently pleading to say something. Calleigh gave him a smile than turned to Hester.

"You see, when I moved here I had to face the fact that Ryan has more clothes than me and that my clothes had no room in his closet. So we found it easier to put them into the guest room until we have the time to sort out his wardrobe."

At that confession Hester's eyes lit up.

"You know what, Sweetheart? We can do it in the weekend. I'll help you. I bet we'll finish really quickly."

Calleigh and Ryan couldn't do anything but nod enthusiastically while sharing a nervous smile when Hester looked away. It sure would be an interesting weekend…

When finally they got into bed, they were lying on it on their back side by side contemplating the events of the day.

"You know, it wasn't that bad." Ryan turned to a rather exhausted Calleigh.

"You can say that. But tell me one thing! Why isn't she trying to play the matchmaker with your sister?"

"Well, she is married with three kids." He answered matter-of-factly.

"Oh."

So that was it. They went to bed hours ago and now she was contemplating her messed up life. It wasn't anything new as she was doing it a lot lately but now that she was lying next to Ryan she felt even stronger what she wanted. However, the question remained. What does Ryan want?

At that moment Ryan moved. He turned to his left side and snuggled closer to Calleigh. So close that now his head was resting on her shoulder. She contemplated for a little while that she should wake him up and tell him to move back to his side but then she just smiled and put her arm around his shoulder to hold him. It felt good and she could always tell him in the morning that both of them were sleeping. At that new contact Ryan moved even closer and Calleigh couldn't help but took in a sharp breath when his hand found her belly. Though after a little while she relaxed and put her hand on his while she rested her chin against Ryan's head.

She sighed sadly and closed her eyes. How she wished that Ryan had been the father of her child.

The last thing that ran across her mind before sleep took over her was that question that kept haunting her thoughts every day since she found out about her pregnancy.

When did her life become so complicated?

TBC