Chapter 13 First Date
Since I'm running out of ideas for this story, I'm going to write this chapter and then think about it for awhile
One Week Later - Isabella's House
Chris had finally called Isabella to ask her out on a date. She was so excited. She came downstairs.
"Wow! Mom, you look hot! Dad's really going to like what he sees!" Zak says.
"Thanks, my little love", Isabella says as she wraps her arms around Zak. Just then the door knocks and it's Chris at the door.
"Bella, you look really beautiful," Chris says as he hands her a rose.
"Thank-you. You look very good, too", Isabella says. Zak can tell they're both really nervous.
"Dad, can I speak to you for a few minutes? In private?" Zak asks him.
"Sure", Chris says as he and Zak go to the other room.
"Mom is really trying. Please give her a chance. I think she's been hurt enough. You can keep her out all night and have fun, but if you hurt her, you'll have to answer to me!" Zak says.
"Zak, I'm very proud that you're so protective of your mother", Chris says as he gives him a hug.
He and Chris head back to the waiting Isabella.
"What was that about, guys?" Isabella asks.
"Zak gave me the ground rules for dating you", Chris says. They both share a nervous laugh and head out on their date.
Two towns away from Berlin - Later that night
Chris took Isabella to a movie a couple of towns away from Berlin. They didn't want their friends or the media to find out that they were dating. They didn't talk to each other throughout the movie, but they seem to be getting closer. They go to a nice restaurant and are eating their meal.
"The movie was great", Isabella says as they eat.
"Yes, it was good", Chris says.
"What are you doing tomorrow?" Isabella asks.
"Working on the movie script from Mona Lisa", Chris says.
"I think I hate Craig for setting you up with her", Isabella says.
"Craig's plan was to make you jealous and make you want to come back to me", Chris says.
"What? He tricked me?" Isabella asks.
"He tricked me, too. Mona Lisa told me the truth in Florida", Chris says.
"For the record, I decided that I wanted you back before Mona Lisa entered the picture. You don't really like her, do you?" Isabella asks.
"Yes, I do. She's really nice, fun to be around, and really friendly", Chris says.
"You're not developing feelings for her, are you?" Isabella asks.
"They're feelings of friendship. I'm too much in love with you to look at another woman twice", Chris says.
"Did Craig's interference make you want me back?" Isabella asks.
"No. I decided that I wanted you back before Craig interfered. However, I wanted to make sure that you understood the consequences of your actions", Chris says.
"I fully understand what I did. I just don't understand why I did this to us", Isabella says.
"Neither do I. However, I think that we need to understand what happened so that it doesn't happen in the future", Chris says.
"Do you want to move back in with us?" Isabella asks.
"No, you're moving way too fast for me. I want to make sure you're not going to run off again".
"Okay. So, when do you think that you'll move back in with us?"
"I don't know. We need to discuss the kids. Boy, does that sound weird", Chris says.
"What do you want to discuss?" Isabella asks.
"I want to be involved in this pregnancy as much as I was when you were carrying Zak. I want to be there every step of the way. I just don't know how to do it", Chris says.
"I want you there, too", Isabella says.
"Listen, I don't want you back because you're pregnant. I decided that I wanted you back in December", Chris says as he reaches for her hand.
"I don't want you to come back because I'm pregnant. I don't want you to think that I just want you back because I need a father for the kids. I want you back because I love you and I miss you", Isabella says as she squeezes his hand.
"How do you really feel about the pregnancy?" she asks Chris.
"I wish that it would have happened earlier. However, maybe we need this to help us work together and to help us work through our problems. I'm really fine about the pregnancy. How do you feel?" Chris asks.
"Scared. Three kids at once! Do you remember how much work Zak was? Plus, more kids are bound to put more stress on our marriage", Isabella says as she puts her hand on her forehead.
"Izzy, it's going to be fine. We'll be alright", Chris says. They finish eating their meal and get ready to leave. Isabella gets a little dizzy as she gets up from the table.
"Are you alright?" Chris asks.
"I think so. I'm just a little dizzy and my head is killing me", Isabella says.
"Let's go home", Chris says as grabs her arm and they walk out of the restaurant.