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Chapter 28

I rolled over. Well, as much as I could. I am now 7 months along and feeling amazing. Being pregnant is something every woman should experience. I mean, every one of your senses is heightened. You are always hungry and nobody says anything about you eating so much unless they have a death wish. You're horny all the time, too, but lucky me, I have a fiancé that helps me with that!

Yes, Nathan is very willing to help in that department. He's also very willing to go to a convenience store at 3 in the morning when I have a crazy craving. I smiled at the thought of him. I turned my head to look at his sleeping form next to me. He was so peaceful. A smile tugged at his lips and I was curious as to what he was dreaming about.

"Stop staring at me. It's rude," he said without opening his eyes.

I smiled. "How did you know?" I asked.

He opened one eye. "I could feel your gaze on me! Hell, you were undressing me with your eyes!"

I laughed. "Baby, you're already undressed! If I wanted to see you naked all I would have to do is move the covers!"

He smiled and then kissed me. He rubbed my large belly. "How are my girls this morning?" he asked.

I grinned. "We're great, thank you. Baby was very active last night, but she calmed down eventually."

He nodded. "Yeah, I felt it. I didn't go back asleep until you were asleep again."

My heart melted. "Why did you do that? One of us should've gotten some sleep!"

He laughed. "I still got plenty of sleep. Besides, I was amazed by the fact that we have a baby growing inside of you. It still boggles my mind and we only have 2 more months left before you have her."

I nodded. "Yeah, I don't think it will really hit me until she's in my arms," I replied. I sighed. "I'm hungry! Help me out of bed, please."

He groaned as he stood and walked around to my side. He grasped my hands to help me sit up and then grabbed my waist. I put my hands on his shoulders and pulled myself up. I like getting up this way because I can still do it myself, just with a little help. "Let's go get you two some breakfast, okay?"

I nodded vigorously. "Yes, let's go do that! I'm starved!"

He laughed. "You keep saying that! I mean, you make it seem like we don't feed you ever!"

I shrugged. "Is that my fault? I'm pregnant! You need to feed me every hour on the hour!"

We made it down to the kitchen. My parents were up drinking coffee at the table. They smiled at us. "How are you this morning, sweetheart?" mom asked.

I shrugged. "My backs bugging me, my feet are sore, and I don't know if they are swollen or not cause I haven't seen my legs or feet in 3 months!" I said in one breath. "But other than that, I'm good."

Dad and Nathan looked concerned but mom just laughed. "Well, if that's all that's bothering you, you're having a pretty good pregnancy."

I smiled. "Yeah, I guess I have. I really don't have anything to compare it to," I replied.

She put her hand on top of mine. "Are you ready for this, Haley? I mean, in 2 months you're going to have someone that needs you for everything. Are you sure you'll be able to handle that?"

I sighed. "Mom, I love you. I know that you're afraid that I'm not ready for this and that I might fail, but I can't do that. I've never failed at anything in my life for one, and this is my child, mom. I will never fail as a mother. I can't," I said. A few tears fell from her eyes. "I love you, mom, but you worry too much."

She shook her head. "I'm always going to worry about you and Lucas, Haley. I'm your mother, that's what I do."

I laughed. "Yeah, I know. You'll always worry about me and you'll always be there for me, just like I'm going to be for my daughter," I explained. She nodded and kissed my hand. "Now that we've got that all straightened out, can I eat some breakfast?"

She laughed. "Of course! You know what, why don't we all go to Deb's Diner?" I nodded. "Okay, Nathan will you go wake Lucas?"

"No need," Lucas said entering the room. "I'm up, but we've got to hurry. I have class in 2 hours."

I smiled. "Morning, baby brother, how did you sleep?"

He kissed my cheek. "Wonderfully, thank you. How's my niece doing today?" he asked, rubbing my belly.

I grinned. "She's great! I'm so anxious for her to come out!" I squealed.

Everyone laughed. "Go get dressed, Haleybub, so we can get some breakfast, okay?" dad said and I nodded.

"Sure thing, daddy," I replied and stood with the help of Lucas. I put on some of Nathan's sweatpants and one of his basketball t-shirts that have 23 and Scott on the back. I came back downstairs and he grinned at me. I winked and we all left.

Once inside, I went straight to Deb and gave her a hug. "Haley, you're absolutely glowing! How are you feeling?" she asked pulling back.

I laughed. "I've responded the same way each time you ask me! I'm feeling wonderful!" I replied.

She smiled and pulled Nathan over and hugged him. "You taking good care of her?" she asked.

He laughed. "Yes mom, I am."

I shook my head. "We take care of each other, Deb," I said and Nate pulled me to his side, kissing my forehead.

She nodded. "I knew the two of you would end up together when you were just babies! I must be psychic or something!"

She led us all over to a table. Nathan, Lucas and I sat at one table while mom and dad went to sit at the counter to talk with Deb and leave us to ourselves. "Luke, why don't you call Brooke? See if she wants to come join us," I suggested.

He smiled. "One step ahead of you, Hales," he replied and pointed to the door. I looked to see a bouncing Brooke enter.

I shook my head. "Aww, what's the matter, Tutorgirl? Not happy to see me?" Brooke asked, sitting next to Luke.

I laughed. "No, you know I love seeing you! It's just… how can someone be so happy in the mornings?" I asked.

She smiled. "A girl that had a good night usually wakes up happy," she said, grinning at Lucas who found the table really interesting.

I gasped. "You snuck out last night! You little twerp! Why didn't you tell me? What would've happened if you didn't get home as early as you did? Nathan would've gone in to get you and you wouldn't have been there!" I scolded.

Lucas laughed. "Hales, relax! I'm a big boy and mom and dad can't exactly say anything to me," he replied, putting his arm around Brooke's shoulder.

I shook my head. "They don't want you to end up like me, Luke, I'm sure they would've said something," I said softly.

The smile dropped from his face. "Haley, how many times do they have to tell you that they aren't mad at you? They know that you hate disappointing them, but you aren't disappointing them here! You're having a baby, Hales; it's not the end of the world."

I shook my head. "Easy for you to say! I've always been the good kid and now you're the good kid and that pisses me off! They look at me differently now, Luke, and you know it, too!"

He sighed. "Whatever, Haley," he said shortly. "Speaking of babies, when is Coop gaining custody of Hannah?"

I shrugged. "From what I understand Rachel and Coop are going to have joint custody," I replied.

"Yeah, Uncle Cooper said that he gets her through the week and Rachel will get her every other weekend," Nathan added.

"I feel a little bad for Rachel," Brooke said. "I mean, she tried to make things right and she still gets screwed over."

I nodded. "I know what you mean, Brookie. It's sad that she can't just be with him or that he just doesn't want to be with her. I mean, I really thought he would just be with her. Karma comes back to bite you in the ass," I said and she smiled.

"That's very true," she said.

Deb walked up to the table with 3 coffees and 1 hot chocolate. "Here we go. Hot chocolate with plenty of marshmallows for Haley," she started.

I clapped. "Yay! Just like I like it!" I said and everyone laughed.

"And coffee for the rest of you. So, are you all having your regulars or did you want something different?"

We looked around at each other. Luke was the one to speak. "I think we're good with our regulars," he said.

Deb nodded then looked at me. "What about you, sweetie? Want something different?" I rubbed my bulging stomach as I thought about it. Bacon definitely sounds heavenly, but eggs? I don't think I want those! I can smell them from here and I feel like gagging! So, what can I have if not eggs? FRENCH TOAST! Yummy! I nodded vigorously. She laughed. "What can I get you two?"

"The eggs are really gagging me for some reason so take that off my order. I want French toast! With bacon. Lots and lots of bacon!" I said and she smiled at me.

"Would you like hash browns as well?"

I shook my head. "No, I'll just steal it from everyone else," I replied and she walked off laughing.

"Tutorgirl, you're too cute! I swear pregnancy makes you funnier!" Brooke said.

I shrugged. "I'm not trying to be funny! I'm just telling the truth!" I replied.

She glared. "Don't you dare think about touching my hash browns!"

I pouted. "You wouldn't deny your niece of hash browns, would you?" I asked, jutting out my bottom lip.

She sighed. "Don't pull that card, Haley! That's not fair!"

"Relax, girls!" Nathan said. "Baby, you can have mine!"

I smiled up at him and then stuck my tongue out at Brooke. "See? I get my way anyways! Ha ha ha!" I said and she laughed.

"Okay, you are adorable!" she said then gasped. "Speaking of, guess what your bestest best friend made for you!"

I grinned. "Did you make me some maternity clothes?" I asked, silently hoping it was.

She nodded. "Yes, I did! Tutorgirl, they are sooo cute! You'll have to try them on today! I'm working on some cute baby clothes designs, but you'll just have to wait to see those," she replied.

"Speaking of my dear niece," Lucas started. "Do you guys have names picked out yet?"

I grinned at Nathan who mirrored my look. "Yes, we did pick out her name," he said simply.

"Well? Don't keep us in suspense!" Brooke exclaimed.

I shrugged. "You have 2 months still! You don't get to find out until she is in my arms," I said with a dreamy smile on my face.

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