The next few months went quickly as Hunter and Meredith continued to rebuild their marriage and get ready for the birth of their son. They had found out they were expecting a boy and both were thrilled.
"Are you sure about this theme?" April asked her sister as they were in the nursery decorating it.
"Of course." Meredith smiled. "I think jungle animals is perfect. I thought about a sports theme but I just don't think it suits my little one."
April laughed. "Doesn't suit your son? I don't think the baby has an issue."
Meredith laughed. "I know but when I was looking at nursery themes, the jungle animals just jumped out at me. And it's perfect."
April laughed again. "It's perfect. So, it seems that you and Hunter have everything you need for your son. Guess I don't need to plan a baby shower."
"You want to throw me a baby shower?"
"Of course. You're my sister and you're having my nephew. Of course I want to throw you a baby shower."
Meredith smiled. "You can throw me one. There is plenty we need."
"Great." April smiled. "I will plan it." Meredith nodded as they continued to put some things up in the nursery. "So, not to bring anything up. But have you heard anything from Seth?"
"Actually no." Meredith replied. "I haven't heard anything about him or from him since Hunter filed the restraining order. So, I guess he got the message. Which is good. It's one less thing to worry about."
"I agree." April replied. "Seth out of your life is the best thing that could happen."
"I agree there. And let's not talk about this anymore." Meredith said. "I just want to focus on Hunter and the baby. That's where my focus is."
"And that's where it should be." Meredith nodded and finished up what they were doing.
Hunter smiled as he looked over the letter Kane had sent him. Seth was finally out the picture and out of their lives. He hated it had came to that but Seth just didn't get the message before. And now he did. He could finally rest easy knowing Seth was gone and he and Meredith could focus on their marriage, each other and their child. He came out of his thoughts when his intercom buzzed.
"Yes." He asked his assistant.
"Your ex wife is here to see you."
Hunter sighed. "Send her in." He wondered what Stephanie wanted. He looked up as Stephanie walked in. "What do you want, Stephanie?" He asked her.
"I wanted to see how things were going for you." She smiled and walked in. "I figured you and Meredith were divorced by now."
"And you would be wrong." He replied. "Meredith and I are still married and we are happy. We are expecting a baby in three months."
"What?" She asked shocked. If Meredith was pregnant, then that would ruin her shot of getting him back.
"Meredith is pregnant and due in three months." He looked at her. "So, if you came here hoping to work on getting me back, you wasted your time. I'm done with you Stephanie and I have been done since the day I left you for Meredith."
"Well I'm surprised you're still married to her and expecting a baby."
"Well I am. And last I heard, you had a new man and were happy. So, why come here?"
"John and I ended things. He had been sneaking around on me with Nikki Bella, apparently. And from the beginning."
"Well, I'm sorry about that. But there is no chance for us. I'm married and I love Meredith. Stephanie, we are done. We have been done for awhile. You need to realize that."
She looked at him. "Are you sure you're happy? I mean what about the guy she cheated with? I'm sure he's still lurking around."
"Actually he's not. He left town when he realized that Meredith wasn't going to leave me for him." He looked at her. "Stephanie, move on."
"I always thought we were meant to be. I never imagined it would end."
"I thought we were meant to be for a long time too. But once Meredith walked into my life and I started to have feelings for her. I knew you and I weren't meant to be. And I'm sorry about how it all went down. I wished I had talked to you about things before I started my affair with Meredith. I'm sorry I hurt you. But I love Meredith and I know she and I are meant to be. Having this baby just makes it all the real."
She sighed. "I better go." She got up and walked toward the door. "Hunter, for what it's worth, I'm happy for you."
"Thanks." He replied. "And you will find someone else." She nodded and walked out. She knew it was really over. She always believed that Hunter would realize Meredith was a mistake and that divorcing her and marrying Meredith was a mistake. Then he would divorce Meredith and come back to her. That he would realize his heart belonged to Stephanie. But now she realized that wasn't the case. Meredith wasn't just a fling for him or midlife crisis. She was his wife and someone he loved and wanted to have a life with. And now she had to figure out her life.
Meredith smiled that she had everything done in the nursery by the time Hunter got home from work. "This looks great." He said when he saw the nursery.
"Thanks. April and I worked really hard on it. I know we have three months before he comes but I wanted to get it done."
"It looks amazing." He replied. "Well, we have the nursery almost completely done. But we have yet to name our son. Have you thought of any ideas?"
"Some. You?"
"A few. You go first." He asked as they sat down on the sofa.
"Well, Maddox is my top choice. Maddox Clay."
"Maddox Clay?"
"Yes." She replied. She looked at him. "What are your ideas?"
"I was thinking Tyler." He looked at her. "But as I hear it, Maddox Clay sounds like the perfect name for our son."
"Really?" She asked him. "You like the name?" She looked at him. "I want you to be happy with our son's name. He is a part of both of us. And we should both have a say in his name."
He smiled and kissed her. "I like the name. I think it does suit our son."
"Okay." She smiled back and got comfortable with her head resting against his shoulder as they sat there. She was glad he liked the name. Everything was falling into place and she couldn't be happier. She was happy and content with everything. And she hated to think she almost ruined that with her stupid mistake. But she was determined to spend the rest of her life putting her husband and family first.
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