Chapter 19

Reba and Barbara Jean spent the remainder of the hour after their lunch in a baby store. They both couldn't get enough of the cute little clothes, the little rattles, diapers, and baby bottles. Reba was just gushing as she looked over cute a little baseball outfit for a boy and then gushed over a cute little ballerina outfit for a girl. She wanted to buy them but she didn't know what they were having. She had to fight the urge and wait until they knew the sex of their baby but she wasn't sure if she even wanted to know the sex. She might want to be surprised.

It didn't stop Barbara Jean though. She gushed over cute little boy and girl outfits and bought them both. Reba just shook her head and walked over to look at the cribs. She smiled when she walked over and saw that they had a complete set up of a baby room. It was a gorgeous room with glossy green paint, cute animal border, and a complete set of matching baby furniture.

She ran her hand over the baby crib, the dark oak, the green lining with cute little animals running on it, adorable matching baby blanket, and she smiled when she turned on the baby mobile and listened to the sweet music. The room had a matching baby changing table and a lovely rocking chair next to the fake window. Reba walked over and sat herself down in the chair. She smiled and sat her head back against the comfortable rocker padding.

Flash Forward

Reba walked into the baby's room as she continued to hear the cry of a sweet little baby boy. Reba walked over and it broke her heart to see her baby squirming and crying for attention. She picked up little Eric and the baby almost immediately stopped crying when he recognized the sweet hold of his mommy. "That's my sweet angel." Reba said walking over to the rocking chair and sitting down.

Eric looked up to his mother with heavy eyes but refused to sleep. Reba smiled and kissed his soft baby cheek. "My sweet baby." She whispered rocking gently back and forth. She smiled and began to sing.

'Midnight moonlight shining through the curtain lace
Paints a perfect picture on your perfect face
One sweet angel sleeping in my arms
You are the promise I knew God would keep
You are gift that makes my world complete
And you'll never know how much I love you
But I'll on telling you my whole life through
Now I believe in miracles and you're the reason why
So dream on while I sing you my angel's lullaby.'

Reba smiled as her sweet little angel was fast asleep. She didn't put him back in his crib just yet. She sat there, continuing to rock, and staring at her beautiful miracle. She jumped a little when she heard a voice. "You have a beautiful voice."

She smiled when she saw Vic leaning against the door frame. "Hey…" she whispered, still rocking back and forth.

Vic smiled and walked over, taking Eric away from her. "I'll put him back in his crib." Vic gently settled him in, pulling a blanket around him and kissing his forehead.

Reba walked up and wrapped an arm around his waist. "He looks a lot like you." Reba said smiling. Vic smiled and looked back down to his baby boy. "He definitely has your hair and your eyes." She said looking at his full head of black hair and when he opened those eyes they were a beautiful green color.

Vic smiled and slowly pulled Reba out of the room. "He is sleeping peacefully. Let's go back into our room." He said suggestively.

Reba smiled and wrapped her arms around his waist, giving him a passionate kiss. Reba broke the kiss, only to bring down his hopes. "You remember what Dr. Parks said, we have to wait six weeks." Vic groaned and they walked back into their bedroom to be able to get a little sleep before they were awoken again by the baby crying.

End of Flash Forward

Reba sighed as she opened her eyes again. Not even in her imagination could she and Vic have some time alone. She sighed and stood up. Reba stood on the outside of the display, just for a moment to imagine herself in the room with Vic and their new baby one last time. She sighed and turned around to be face to face with an enthusiastic employee. "How may I help you? Were you interested in the display here?" She said very cheery.

Reba just smiled. "I was just looking. Excuse me." She said getting away as fast as she could. She knew if she stayed talking with that woman or asking any questions she would end up buying the whole set. Although it was nice she didn't know the sex of their baby yet. She smiled though, in her imagination she was having a baby boy and she sure did like the name Eric.

She found Barbara Jean looking through diaper bags. Her arms were weighted down by tons of baby clothes. "Barbara Jean? Are you ready to go?"

Barbara Jean turned and smiled, holding a cute yellow diaper bag. "What do you think of this?"

Reba nodded smiling. "It's cute." Barbara Jean smiled and continued to admire it. "Barbara Jean don't you think it's a little too early buying clothes and such. You don't even know what you're having."

"Oh I know already." She said picking up a pink diaper bag.

Reba raised an eyebrow. "You already know?"

Barbara Jean nodded, taking the baby clothes up to the counter. "I am having a girl. I have to. I already have a baby boy." She said smiling.

Reba rolled her eyes and just let Barbara Jean have her moment. Who knows? She probably will have a baby girl. Reba sighed and waited for Barbara Jean to pay for her clothes. Her eyes widened when she saw the price of everything. Reba shook her head as Barbara Jean handed over Brock's credit card to the cashier. Brock was definitely going to get her later for spending so much money.

Once Barbara Jean paid for the clothes they went back to the car. Reba couldn't wait now to get to her home. Lori Ann was going to be there and she hadn't seen her in a long while. She had moved away again when she had gotten remarried again. She hadn't talked to her much and she was anxious to tell her all about Vic and how great her life had been so far.

Reba smiled when they finally pulled up to her driveway. She giggled when she saw the shuffle of people inside through the window trying to hide. Reba and Barbara Jean walked up to the door. "Remember to be surprised." Barbara Jean said softly.

Reba rolled her eyes and nodded. They walked in and then everyone jumped out of their hiding places. "Surprise!" They all said together.

Reba smiled and tried to act surprised. "Wow, what a surprise." She said in a not so convincing voice.

Cheyenne sighed and placed a hand on her hip, glaring at Barbara Jean. "You told her didn't you?"

Barbara Jean shrugged. Reba giggled. "It's okay honey. I was really surprised when she told me. I love it. It's my fault though. She told me to act surprised. You know I'm not much of an actress." (Haha)

Cheyenne smiled and pulled her mother over. "There is one more surprise." She said.

"What?" Reba asked kind of knowing exactly what it was.

"Hey!" someone said behind her.

Reba jumped up and turned around smiling big. "Lori Ann!" she said bringing her friend into a big hug. She pulled back and took a good look at her best friend. "I can't believe you're here and you look great." Reba said smiling. "Have you lost weight?"

"I have." Lori Ann said smugly. "And about looking great girl…" she said holding Reba's arms out, "You are the one who looks great. You don't look pasty." Reba rolled her eyes but smiled anyway. "When Cheyenne called me to tell me you were getting remarried and having a baby I didn't believe it." She continued to hold Reba out at arms length, shaking her head. "I can't believe you're three months pregnant. You look wonderful. Now when do I get to meet this gorgeous fiancée of yours?"

Reba smiled. "You will meet him later. I am sure he will stop by."

"Well, let's stop talking and start partying." Lori Ann said smiling.

Reba laughed and gladly let Lori Ann walk her over to the table full of food. "Don't let her eat any junk food." Barbara Jean yelled.

Reba glared at her and picked up a big turkey sandwich. "I am starving." Reba said adding some chips and potato salad to her plate.

Lori Ann giggled. "Vic doesn't feed you?"

Reba rolled her eyes. "The only thing I ate today was a big plate of salad thanks to him. The doctor told me I need to watch my diet, not only for the baby's sake but for mine as well. My blood pressure hasn't been so great."

Lori Ann frowned. "I'm not surprised with dumb and dumber around all the time."

Reba knew who she was referring to. "Actually, dumber is my best friend now and Brock isn't so bad anymore. I mean I can't carry a grudge forever, can I?"

"Why not?" Lori Ann said, half kidding. Reba giggled and walked over to the couch to socialize with other friends and to eat her lunch. "How has the butthead been lately?"

Reba giggled again and shrugged. "He's doing all right I guess, ask Barbara Jean."

Barbara Jean smiled and spoke up. "He is doing great. He is out with Vic and Van today, their golfing."

Reba's eyes shot up. "They are?"

Barbara Jean nodded. "Yup, I told Brock to go and distract him for a couple of hours."

Reba sighed. She didn't know if she liked Vic alone with her son-in-law and ex-husband. Sure, they all have gotten a long great the last couple of months but did she want her ex-husband and future husband to become best friends? Reba just shrugged and just tried to forget about it. She was determined to have a good time.

Reba did have a good time. After they ate, they played a few made up bridal games. Reba didn't even question who came up with the games. They played one game through the whole day. You couldn't say the bride's name or you had a pin that was on your shirt taken away. The games had gotten kind of tiring after a while and they decided to just sit back relax and with some cake.

"No cake for you." Barbara Jean said trying to pry the ice cream cake out of Reba's eyes.

Reba glared at Barbara Jean and pulled the paper plate away from her. "You want to live to see your son graduate you better back off." Barbara Jean did what she was told but she would be telling Vic about Reba eating cake.

Reba smiled and ate the lovely sweet cake. "This is really good."

Lori Ann smiled but was a bit concerned. "Yeah it is but are you sure you should be eating that cake?"

Reba rolled her eyes and swallowed the bite she had in her mouth. "Let Vic worry about that and let me have something good for once today." No one questioned Reba anymore. They knew not to come between a pregnant woman and her food but Vic would find out about it.

Once they had some cake the opening of gifts started. Reba eyes widened as she continued to open each and every gift. It seemed to be nothing but sexy nightwear. Reba shook her head. "Not that I am not grateful but you guys know my style."

Lori Ann rolled her eyes. "Don't we know it, that's why we got you these; give Vic something to get excited about." Everyone giggled.

Reba glared at Lori Ann as she picked up another gift. She looked at the tag, reading it out loud. "To Best Friend, Love Best Friend…" Reba rolled her eyes and looked toward Barbara Jean. "Gee, I wonder who this could be from." Barbara Jean giggled and Reba opened the big gift bag. Reba looked inside and her eyes widened. "Barbara Jean!" she said pulling out a leather dress with matching g-string.

"What?" she asked innocently.

Reba shook her head and Lori Ann continued to look through the bag. "Wow Barbara Jean, I didn't even think of getting this." She said pulling out the whip.

Reba blushed and shoved everything back in the bag. "I can't believe you got that."

Barbara Jean smirked. "Just a little something to spice things up, Brock and I…"

Reba cringed and held up her hand. "I don't want to hear about you and Brock anything okay." Barbara Jean just shrugged.

Shortly after the presents were opened, everyone but Lori Ann, Cheyenne, and Barbara Jean had left. They were helping to clean up. They didn't want to leave Reba to clean up everything. "So…" Reba said as she helped Lori Ann clean up the living room, "What happened with the guy you married? You haven't mentioned him all day."

Lori Ann smiled. "Believe it or not…" she said laughing. "We are still married." She said flashing her wedding ring. "And this…" she said flashing her right hand. On it was a beautiful black sapphire ring with diamonds circling the sapphire, "Is the ring he gave me for our second anniversary."

Reba smiled. "I am so happy for you. This is great…" Reba said gathering up empty cups, "I'm getting married and having a baby and now you're actually staying married."

Lori Ann put a hand on her hip. "What is that supposed to mean?"

Reba stumbled over her words. "Well…I…uhhh…I mean…"

Lori Ann smiled. "I am only kidding. I know what you meant." Lori Ann sighed. "To tell you the truth I was worried he would leave me after our first year, just like all of my other ones but he has been so sweet and now I have such a good feeling about him. I love him dearly and it's just…different." She said with a smile.

Reba smiled. "I am truly happy for you and it's great to hear you talk like that. It's about time you had some happiness." They continued talking and they helped clean up used dishes and such.

Lori Ann didn't realize how late she was and excused herself to go back to her hotel. She explained her husband was expecting her back and that Reba would get to meet him later. She would have to meet Vic later too. They had just finished and collapsed on the couch when the door burst open and walked in Vic, Brock, and Van. Van walked in with his hands in the air, in triumph. "I am the champion."

"You beat Brock and Vic?" Reba asked a bit shocked.

They both looked a little ashamed of themselves but came up with quick yet lame excuses. "We were distracted." Brock said.

Vic nodded in agreement. "Yeah, we were distracted."

Reba smirked and she stood up. "By what?" she asked walking over to where Vic stood.

"By a young blonde with big…" Van saw the look of his wife, "Eyes."

Reba turned to Vic. "You better not be staring at another woman's eyes." She said warningly.

Vic smirked and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Don't worry I don't want to see another woman's eyes but yours." Reba chuckled and pulled him even closer.

"Ewww." Van said with a shiver as he watched the exchange. He turned away and went to the table that held the bags of gifts. Curiously he searched through the bag of gifts. "What's in here?" he asked as he pulled out something small and lacy.

Reba turned and her eyes widened when she saw Van pulling out the small blue lacy see through night gown she received from Lori Ann. "No Van don't…"

Van's eyes widened and then quickly dropped it to the floor. "Ewww…ewww…ewww…I have to go wash my hands now." He said running into the kitchen.

Reba chuckled a little and blushed as she walked over to the floor to pick up the nightgown and stuff it quickly into the bag. Vic, who had followed her over, interested in what he saw, wrapped his arms around her waist from behind, "I would love to see that on you." He whispered into her ear.

Reba blushed and giggled. "Can you stop please?" Brock said shivering. "It's creepy."

Reba rolled her eyes and turned smiling to Vic. "Are you ready to go?"

"Where are you going?" Van asked walking back into the living room.

Reba turned to her son-in-law and smiled. "We are going to Vic's apartment."

Cheyenne smiled as she was helped up from the couch by her husband. "You know Mom, Kyra went to a friend's house if you want us to keep Jake for the night you don't have to go to Vic's."

Van cringed. "Cheyenne don't help them out."

Reba rolled her eyes. "We are not going to Vic's for anything but to get some of his things. Vic is slowly moving in over the next few months."

Cheyenne and Barbara Jean squealed and went over to hug Reba tightly. "This is so exciting." Barbara Jean said.

Reba raised an eyebrow. "Is it really that surprising? I mean we are getting married and having a baby. He would have to eventually move in with me." Cheyenne and Barbara Jean just kept gushing as they walked toward the door and were helped with putting on their coats. Reba walked to the door. "Thanks for the party guys. It was great, even though it was a little early. I mean I am not getting married for a few months."

Cheyenne shrugged. "We wanted to do it. I hope you enjoy your gifts." She said with a wink and she walked out the door after her husband.

Reba rolled her eyes and turned to Barbara Jean. "Thank you for your…interesting gift."

Barbara Jean smiled. "Your welcome, I will see you later." She said opening the door. She turned just before stepping outside. "Vic, Reba had chips, potato salad, and a turkey sandwich with ranch this afternoon." Reba glared at Barbara Jean. "And she had a big piece of ice cream cake."

Reba glared at Barbara and Brock as they left. She shut the door and turned to Vic, smiling sweetly. "Honey…" she said walking over and bringing him in a hug. "I love you." She said and then she brought him into a passionate kiss.

Vic gladly accepted and returned the kiss. He broke away, still not smiling. "If you think kissing me like that is going to get you out of it…" He then smiled. "Your right." He said kissing her again. Reba chuckled against his lips. He broke the kiss and then got truly serious. "You do need to eat healthier though. Remember what the doctor said. I am only concerned for you and the baby."

Reba nodded, a little ashamed that she didn't really think about her health or the baby, only about getting her craving fix. "Okay, I'm sorry." She said softly. Reba smiled. "Are you ready to go?" she asked picking up her jacket. Vic nodded and grabbed his jacket as well. "I need to leave a note for Jake. He is at a friend's house right now. He might be home before we are." Reba pulled out a pad of paper and wrote a quick note to her son.

They walked out of the house and Reba taped the note to the door, making sure Jake saw it when he arrived home. They smiled at each other and walked to his car hand in hand. "I can't believe I will finally be spending the night in your house tonight." He said shortly after they started driving down the street.

Reba smiled. "You will be also spending your night in OUR room." She said excitedly.

Vic grinned. "I can't wait either." He said wiggling his eyebrows.

Reba giggled. "You've stayed in my room over night before."

Vic shrugged. "This time is different. You were sick when I spent the night in the chair. This time I will be there because you want me there, holding you all night long."

Reba smiled and took his free hand. "I wanted you then too. I just didn't show it because I was so stubborn."

Vic smiled and kissed her hand before letting go and turning into his apartment parking lot. They walked upstairs and they immediately went to getting his clothes. They figured the only thing they would need to get that night was his personally items, clothes, bathroom items, and such.

Reba shook her head as she packed up his bathroom. "I have never met a man to have so much bathroom stuff." She said putting another bottle of cologne away.

Vic walked into the doorway and grinned. "It's only extra cologne for when I run out."

Reba rolled her eyes. "I have packed three bottles of cologne, two bottles shampoo and conditioner, baby powder, nose clippers, an electric razor, shaving cream, the little brush thing barber's use to put on the face shaving cream, soap, and nail clippers." She said with a smirk.

Vic shrugged shyly. "What can I say? I like looking good."

Reba just giggled and walked over to him, wrapping her arms around his waist. "And boy do you look good." She said kissing him sweetly on the lips.

Vic grinned and held her close. "You know, we do have this whole place to ourselves for once and I don't think anyone would be interrupting us."

Reba smiled and the thought of them together was beautiful but she wanted to wait. "How about we wait until tonight, I'll send Jake to his dads and we can have a lovely night alone. Jake likes staying with his dad anyway, he loves spending time with Henry."

Vic nodded. "I love that idea."

Reba smiled and kissed his lips lightly. "All right." She said breaking away from him. "Let's get the rest of your stuff together and get out of here."

Vic nodded and helped her with the bag to the living room. They worked on his clothes next. They went through the clothes he would truly need. Reba had to shake her head as he still kept off season clothes in his drawers. They packed his clothes he would need in his suitcase and brought that out to the living room as well. "You think that's it?" Vic asked glancing around his bedroom.

Reba looked around some more and double checked the bathroom. "I think that's it." She said with a smile. "Let's go." Reba started out the door before something caught her eye. "They won't be coming with us will they?" she asked holding up his half naked lady calendar.

"Huh?" Vic asked looking up. He smiled shyly as he saw what she was holding. "You can throw them away."

Reba smiled. "I am happy to do it." She said smiling and throwing them in the trash can.

Vic refused to let Reba take any suitcases down to the car. He made Reba sit in the car while he brought down his three suitcases and a box full of a few books he wanted to bring with him. He set everything in the trunk and locked up his apartment. They didn't really say anything the whole way home. Reba was too anxious to finally have Vic move in and she was completely happy.

Vic was too anxious to get home for other reasons. If they could get Jake out of the house, they could have a really happy night. It wasn't as if that was the only thing about their relationship. It was just a little frustrating to not be able to be close to Reba the way he wanted to. Hopefully moving in would make it better for the both of them.

Vic pulled into her driveway and they got out at the same time. Vic still wouldn't let Reba help him with his bags and she quietly waited at the door for him. Once he walked up with one bag in each hand Reba smiled and put her hand on the door knob. "Welcome home." She said and she gently opened the door to THEIR home.

End of Chapter