A/N So I decided to skip their anniversary since I couldn't come up with anything. Sorry. I'm skipping ahead in time. Oh and Nora and Max are NOT together. I never liked the idea of them together. But Max and Nora are really great friends.
Chapter 7
~Saturday, June 1 *10 weeks*~
Tonight was Eddie's tour kick off. His first concert was at the Avalon. Then tomorrow morning he would be leaving. After telling Jake and Kelly they were expecting, they agreed not the tell the fans and media until Loren and Eddie were ready to share their news. Eddie promised that he would try to come to as many appointments as he could. He was worried that Kelly would over work Loren. So he told Max, Nora, Melissa, and Ian to watch over her while he was gone. Loren always told him to relax that everything would be fine. Getting out the shower Loren grabbed a towel and dried her self off, letting the towel fall she glanced over to the mirror. That's when she saw it. A bump. Definitely a baby bump. Very small, but there. She ran her hand over the barely swollen mound, unable to take her eyes off of it. She finally managed to get dressed and went downstairs. Eddie heard Loren coming downstairs so he turned his head around and saw that her hands were on top of her stomach.
Eddie:(worried) Everything alright Lo?
Loren smiled. But instead of answering she lifted her shirt up so he could see it
Loren: It's small, but it's there
Smiling Eddie walked over to Loren and put his hands over the bump.
Eddie: When did this get here?
Loren: I don't know. I was getting dressed and I saw it.
Eddie softly kissed Loren
Eddie: I wish I could be here to watch it get even more bigger
Loren:(sighing) I know me too.
Suddenly Jake walked into the penthouse
Jake: Come on Eduardo we have to go do sound check and finish a couple of contracts before tonight
Eddie:(sighing) Alright just let me go get dressed
Eddie went upstairs.
Jake: Hey Loren. How are you and my little nephew doing today?
Loren smiled and shook her head. Jake always referred to the baby as a boy
Loren: We are doing good. How about you?
Jake: Good. So have you and Eddie decided when your going to announce the baby?
Loren sighed heavily, she hated that Jake and Kelly kept bothering them about announcing the baby to the media.
Loren:(warning tone) Jake...
Jake:(putting his hands up in defense) Look Loren all I'm saying is, the sooner you announce it the sooner the label and the fans will back off on you about finishing your new album.
Loren: And all I'm saying is for you not to worry about it Jake. Whatever Eddie and I decide will go. Just because you and Kelly manage our careers doesn't mean you get to manage our personal life too!
Jake: i know that Loren! We are trying to help you guys out. You need to quit being so stubborn!
Loren opened her mouth to say something but was interrupted
Eddie: Jake go wait in the car
Both Jake and Loren turned at the sound of Eddie's voice
Jake: Eddie look
Eddie: I said go wait in the car Jake
Jake walked out. Eddie turned to Loren
Eddie: What was all that about?
Loren told Eddie what had happened
Eddie: Lo don't let them get to you. All you need to worry about is you and our baby. I have to go but don't worry I'll talk Jake
Loren just nodded her head. Eddie didn't want to leave but he knew he had to
Eddie: Alright I'll see you later, right?
Loren:(smiling) Of course I'm not going to miss your first concert
Eddie smiled and kissed her before walking out the door. Once Eddie was gone Loren's mood wasn't any better. She was still mad over what Jake said.
~Car Ride~
Eddie got into the back of the car. He opened his mouth to say something but Jake stopped him before he could
Jake: Look Eddie I know what you're going to say. But all I'm trying to do is help Loren out
Eddie: I understand what you're saying Jake but just leave it how it is. Whatever Loren wants to do about the baby will go. She is the one who is pregnant.
Jake: I get that but the label is breathing down our necks about her new album that isn't even finished yet. I know for a fact that they are planning on meeting up with Loren soon and that meeting will cause a lot more stress on her. You won't be here calm her down or be with her through the meeting. That's why I want you to announce the baby to the media, so they back off.
Eddie just stared at Jake. At first he thought Jake just wanted more publicity for the tour and Loren's album, but in all reality he was really looking out for Loren.
Jake: Look I'll apologize to Loren and back off
Silence took over for the rest of the car ride to the Avalon. When they arrived Jake reached to open the door but before he could Eddie stopped him
Eddie: Jake?
Jake: Yeah Ed?
Eddie: Thanks
Jake smile and nodded
~Later That Night At The Avalon~
Eddie was in his dressing room bathroom when he heard a knock on the door, then he heard the door open.
Person: Eddie?
Eddie recognized that voice anywhere. Walking out of the bathroom he saw Loren standing there looking beautiful as ever. She was wearing a mint and black peplum dress with black heels. Her hair was curled and she had natural looking makeup on.
Loren: Hey handsome
He pulled her into a chaste kiss
Eddie: Hey beautiful! How are feeling? Any morning sickness today?
Loren: So far no, which is a good thing
Eddie: Good I hate not being there when you get sick.
Eddie then got on his knees in front of Loren and put his hands on her very small baby bump and started talking to the baby. Loren couldn't help but smile.
Eddie: And when I'm gone I don't want you causing mommy any trouble, ok.
While Eddie was talking to the baby Jake entered the room but they didn't hear him. Jake was smiling while watching them. He knew Eddie was going to be great father.
Eddie: I'm not going to be here so I need you on your best behavior.
Jake cleared his throat to catch their attention. Both Loren and Eddie turned at the sound. Eddie stood up, blushing from embarrassment and Loren kept smiling.
Jake: Sorry to interrupt the moment but Eddie you need to get dressed your out in 10
Eddie: Alright I'll be right out.
Jake nodded and walked out. Loren was about to walk out also but Eddie stopped her
Eddie: Hey where you going?
Loren: I'm going to talk to Jake I hate the way things ended earlier
Eddie: Ok. But don't go to far I want my good luck kiss before I go out there.
Loren: Don't worry you'll get your kiss. Just go get ready you don't need to late
Eddie: Yes ma'am
Loren left the dressing room while Eddie got dressed. She went to go look for Jake. For some odd reason she couldn't find him. So she decided to wait backstage with Melissa and Ian. Eddie finally came out with Jake trailing behind him. He gave Loren a kiss.
Eddie: Wish me luck
Loren: You don't need it. I know for fact that you will do great.
Eddie smiled and gave her a quick kiss before going out on stage. Loren, Jake, and Mel watched him. While Ian took photos of Eddie on stage. Ian was going to some of his concerts go get pictures of the tour. But he wasn't going to all them because he had other gigs. About half through the concert Loren turned her attention toward Jake.
Loren: Hey Jake?
Jake: Yeah Loren?
Loren: Can we talk.
Jake: Yeah I think we should
Loren and Jake headed to Eddie's dressing room so could talk in private. Once inside they stood there in silence.
Loren and Jake: I'm sorry
They both smiled
Jake: Loren you have nothing to be sorry about I-
Loren: Jake all you were doing was looking out for me. You didn't want the label to cause anymore stress than I already have.
Jake: Eddie told you
Loren: No. Kelly told me. Thank you for looking out for me.
Jake: No need to thank me. I always protect family. Especially now with my new little nephew
Loren and gave Jake a hug, followed by kiss on the cheek
Loren: Well he or she will be luck to have their Uncle Jake.
Loren and Jake headed back out and waited for Eddie to finish. When the concert was finished Loren and Eddie headed home to get much needed rest. This was their last night being able to sleep in each others arms. The next day Eddie had to leave. His flight took off off in about an hour. He and Loren were on the way to the airport to meet with Jake. Jake was waiting for Eddie by the private jet. Loren and Eddie got out of the car. Loren gave Jake a hug.
Loren: You better watch out for him Jake I don't need him getting into trouble
Jake: Don't worry Loren I'll take care him
Eddie put his bands on her belly
Eddie: Ok now listen. I know we had this talk yesterday but remember not to cause mommy too much trouble. I promise to come back as soon as can
Jake:(smirking) Eddie quit giving the kid lectures. Plus it's not like Loren has a baby bump. Your just talking to stomach
Loren:(smiling) Actually...
Looking from side to side making sure nobody was watching them, Loren lifted her shirt so Jake could see the bump.
Jake: Well look at who is starting to make an appearance.
Loren: Alright boys you should get going. You don't want to be late
Jake: We're going. Bye Loren.
Loren: Bye Jake
Jake boarded the jet
Eddie: When did you two make up?
Loren: Last night at the concert
Eddie smiled and gave her one last hug and kiss.
Eddie: Bye Lo.
Loren: Bye Eddie. Call me when you land.
Eddie: Of course I will.
With that Eddie boarded the jet and Loren left back to the penthouse.
Ok I know this chapter sucks. But I wanted to give you guys a new chapter. Might post another chapter tomorrow not sure yet. Should I start adding other characters too? Or should this be all Eddie and Loren with some appearances of other characters. Leave a review with your opinion. Happy Reading!