Chapter 45

It's been two weeks since that fateful day when Reba told Vic she was willing to try and have another baby with him. They had decided not to tell anyone in the family until Reba actually became pregnant. Vic was on edge the whole two weeks. He was really looking forward to being alone with Reba once more. He was very aware that if they were to get pregnant right away that their children would only be about a year apart. They would have a tough time but it would be worth it all in the end.

Vic had to admit he was hoping for a boy. He always loved the idea of a little mini Vic. But if they had another girl he would be ecstatic about her as well. He loved girls. They were so cute. Sophia was surprising him every day with her cuteness. He loved to watch Reba with her. They were his family and he wouldn't know where he would be without them.

Reba awoke one morning to Vic's strong arm wrapped around her. She had become so used to having his arm around her throughout the night that if he moved it she would awake immediately and she was a hard sleeper. Reba turned and kissed his cheek gently before removing his arm and easing herself out of bed. She had to go check on Sophia. She hadn't heard her cry in a while.

Reba walked out of their room and into Sophia's to only find her baby sleeping soundly. Reba smiled and kissed her baby's forehead gently before going back to bed, hopefully able to catch a few winks before Sophia would wake up for her early morning feeding.

Reba snuggled into her bed close to Vic when she felt him shift and wrap his arms around her tightly. "Good morning." He said kissing her gently on the lips.

She smiled and returned to the kiss greatly. "Good morning."

Vic smirked and moved his lips to her neck. "It's been two weeks." He said nuzzling the side of her neck.

Reba giggled and allowed his kisses even further. They were just about to get somewhere when they heard the loud cry of Sophia penetrate their room through the baby monitor. Vic sighed and pulled away so Reba could get up and attend to Sophia. "Don't worry…" Reba said grabbing her robe and wrapping it around her. "Tonight…I will see if Kyra will watch Sophia over at Barbara Jean's house and we can have a few hours to ourselves."

"A few hours huh?" Vic said with a chuckle. "You sure do have a lot of expectations."

Reba smirked. "I just know from experience." She said with a wink. She walked out of the room and into the room next door to attend to her daughter. Reba smiled and picked Sophia up gently. "Hey there sweetheart, are you hungry?"

"She better be after what she interrupted." Vic said coming into the room and shutting the door behind him.

Reba glared. "Don't say stuff like that. It's not her fault." She said sitting down in the rocking chair, ready to feed her.

Vic chuckled. "I know, I was only joking." He smiled and stared as Reba fed their baby girl. It was truly a beautiful sight and it still amazed him that Reba was actually his wife. She was actually the mother of his child…soon to be children. How was he able to get so lucky? Just a few short months ago Reba didn't even like him and now she was married to him. He knew it's been almost a year but it still amazed him greatly.

Reba looked up when she felt like she was being watched. She smiled when she caught Vic staring at her. "What?"

Vic smiled and shook his head. "Nothing, you're just an amazing mother."

"Well, thanks."

Vic chuckled and leaned against the door. "You know…" he said smiling. "It's hard for me to grasp that this isn't a dream and that I really am married to you and have a child with you."

Reba smiled and placed Sophia on her shoulder to burp her. "This isn't a dream. You're definitely not going to wake up alone in that lonely condo. I am happy you are here and tonight is going to be a dream come true." Vic smiled and Reba gave him a small wink. Their little moment was interrupted by Sophia letting out a big burp for her age. Reba chuckled. "Well…" Reba said removing Sophia from her shoulder. "She definitely is more like you every day."

Vic smiled. "So what are your plans for today?"

Reba shrugged. "Taking care of Sophia, I think Barbara Jean mentioned coming over today. What are your plans?" Reba asked smiling down at Sophia.

"I have a date on the golf course with Brock. Which means I really should go get dressed, I think Brock is going to be here soon to come and get me. He mentioned we should just drive together."

Reba smiled. "Okay, go get pretty." She said chuckling. Vic rolled his eyes and walked out of the room back to his own. Reba chuckled and looked at her daughter. "Your daddy is so silly." Sophia giggled and squirmed in her mother arms. Reba sniffed the air and cringed. "No wonder you're laughing at me. You're going to give me a nice surprise aren't you?" Reba stood up and walked over to the changing table. "I know you're only a month and two weeks old but do you think you can potty train a little early?" Reba asked, half kidding as she slipped off the messy diaper. Sophia giggled and moved her head around as if to say no. Reba laughed. "Didn't think so."

Reba cleaned up Sophia and didn't bother to put a fresh diaper on her. "You stay here." Reba said setting her in the crib. Reba paused for a moment. "Where would you go?" she asked herself. Reba chuckled and got the baby bath ready in the bathroom for Sophia. She went back into Sophia's room and chuckled as she watched Sophia just laying there, looking around. She was a surprisingly good baby. The only time she cried was when she was hungry, needed a new diaper, or just wanted to be held. Reba picked her up and smiled. "You ready for you're bath sweetie?" Reba asked, trying to make it sound exciting.

Reba chuckled when Sophia giggled and she walked out of the room. Just as they stepped outside, Vic stepped out of the room in slacks and a light casual black sweater. "Ahh! Naked baby!" He chuckled.

Reba rolled her eyes and looked at Sophia. "Your daddy is weird." Sophia giggled in agreement.

Vic frowned. "I am not weird."

"You're going golfing while it's freezing cold outside."

"It's indoor golf. We don't want to lose our skill since it's not warm enough to go to the country club."

Reba rolled her eyes and walked into the bathroom. "Whatever." She set Sophia in the warm soapy water. Sophia giggled and immediately began to splash around.

"Awww…I love giving her baths." Vic said sadly as he watched from the doorway.

Reba turned and smiled. "Well, you're going out with Brock and he should be here soon."

"Were already here." Brock said as he stepped up to Vic.

Vic almost jumped out of his skin when he saw Brock suddenly at his side. "Why didn't you ring the door bell?"

Reba scoffed. "Brock…ring the door bell? I don't think so."

Brock glared at the back of Reba's head. "Actually I did knock but no one heard me."

Reba smiled and splashed a little water onto Sophia's feet as she giggled. "Awww…you actually knocked on the door to pick up your date."

Brock smirked and wrapped an arm around Vic's shoulder. "I figured it was special occasion."

Reba giggled as she watched Vic become increasingly uncomfortable. "Just have him home at curfew."

Brock smiled and tried to pull Vic away from the door. "Will do." He said. "Oh and Barbara Jean is waiting downstairs for you."

"Thanks." Reba said not turning away from the happy baby in the seat. "Just have her come up here."

"All right."

"Bye honey." Vic said before being dragged off by Brock.

Reba smiled at Sophia. "Your daddy is so strange but so handsome too." Sophia giggled and splashed a little more. Reba smiled even bigger. She enjoyed this time she had with Sophia. These moments were only for short while. Even though it would be years before Sophia wouldn't want her around, it would go by fast. Reba knew. It just seemed like only yesterday she gave Jake his first bath and now he was a teenager, not wanting to hang around his ol' mom.

"Hey Reba." Barbara Jean said, as she walked into the bathroom with Adam in her arms.

Reba turned. "Hey Barbara Jean, where's Henry?"

"He's with Brock today. He wanted to see how big boys play golf." Barbara Jean said with a chuckle. "I just hope he doesn't decide to drink in front of him again. He only had one beer in front of him but the other day Henry asked if he could have one too. He is setting a bad example for our boys."

Reba smiled. "Brock would never want his kids to pick up his habits. He may be a butt, but he is a good father."

Barbara Jean stood there is shock as she watched her best friend pick up Sophia and wrap her in a towel. "I have never heard you talk about Brock like that."

Reba shrugged. "I think I have been holding on too much on the fact that you two had an affair while Brock and I were still married."

Barbara Jean rolled her eyes. "Gee, I didn't realize."

Reba glared and walked out of the bathroom and into Sophia's room. Barbara Jean followed. "Look, you can't really blame me for it either. After what happened Brock was even lucky for me to allow him around but that doesn't matter anymore. I have Vic and now this beautiful little sweetheart." Reba said giggling while she tickled Sophia's tummy. Sophia giggled back.

Barbara Jean's eyes widened. "She giggled!"

Reba looked at Barbara Jean like it was no big deal. "Yeah, she's been giggling for a little while now. She's a lot more active than she was a month ago I've noticed. She's been sleeping a lot more through the night as well. It's quite surprising."

Barbara Jean frowned down at Adam. "Adam hasn't giggled yet and he still wakes up a lot during the night."

Reba smiled in sympathy. "Every baby is different. Don't worry. In no time he will be giggling and laughing away. Just don't worry." Reba smiled down at Sophia as she put a sprinkle of powder on her and put a fresh diaper on. Reba dressed her in a cute pink onesie with a small ballerina dancer on it. "You sure did buy a lot of ballerina stuff." Reba commented. The onesie was one of the outfits she received from Brock and Barbara Jean.

Barbara Jean shrugged and they both walked downstairs together. "I just wanted my baby girl to be a ballerina."

Reba chuckled. "You were so sure you were having a girl." She said as she sat down on the couch.

Barbara Jean smiled. "I know but I am so happy with Adam." Barbara Jean said nuzzling her nose with Adam's. "Unless you're still willing to trade?"

Reba glared. "That joke is getting a little old."

Barbara Jean chuckled and placed Adam gently in his car seat. "But that's all it is, a joke. I wouldn't trade Adam in for the world. He is my little sweetie pie." Barbara Jean said talking baby talk to him.

Reba smiled and nodded. "I know. I secretly hoped for another little boy but I am so happy with Sophia." Reba said turning to her daughter who had fallen asleep in her bouncer. "I don't know what I would do without her. Maybe we will have a little boy this time." Reba immediately regretted her words. She wasn't supposed to say anything yet.

Barbara Jean stopped playing with Adam and her eyes lit up. "Are you pregnant again?"

Reba shook her head. "No." She hoped Barbara Jean would just leave it at that. She didn't.

"So you're trying then?"

Reba sighed. She knew she couldn't avoid this question. "You can't tell anyone, not even in the family. We planned on telling everyone once I actually got pregnant, if I got pregnant."

Barbara Jean smiled. "Think positive."

Reba sighed. "I'm trying to. I mean it would be great to have another baby."

"Just let me know if I can help." Reba stopped and turned her head slowly toward Barbara Jean. Barbara Jean even realized what she said. "I meant…"

Reba just laughed. "I know what you meant but it would be great if Kyra could watch Sophia over your house tonight?" she asked, trying to be discreet.

Barbara Jean squealed and hugged her best friend. "This is so great. I will be happy to watch Sophia for you if you want. There is no need to ask Kyra."

Reba smiled. "Thanks."

"I could watch her all night if you want." Barbara Jean said with a wink.

Reba chuckled and shook her head. "As great as that would be I don't think so. I can't be away from her all night just yet. I am only asking for a few hours. I will pick her up at midnight...unless that's too late." She said, thinking it probably was.

Barbara Jean shook her head. "Nope, I am usually up with Adam around that time."

"All right then. I would also wonder if you could keep Kyra and Jake away from the house tonight. Let them stay with you guys just tonight."

Barbara Jean nodded but chuckled. "Sure, you two plan on just going crazy don't you?"

Reba blushed and turned away from Barbara Jean. "I just want this night to be special. I plan on making him a wonderful dinner tonight and having candles around…wine for Vic and sparkling grape juice for me."

"Aww…" Barbara Jean said putting a hand to her chest. "That sounds so romantic. So what time do you plan on bringing her over?"

"Is six' o'clock okay?"

Barbara Jean nodded. "That's fine."

"Will you be able to handle her and Adam?" Reba asked curiously. She suddenly remembered that Barbara Jean had a one and a half month old baby to take care of too."

"Oh yeah." She said waving it off. "I will just have Brock take care of Adam when he needs to be and I will take care of Sophia. I can handle this little angel for six hours. If she is as good of a baby as you say she is I am sure I will have no problem."

Reba nodded but she wasn't sure. "Well, you call me if you have any trouble with her."

"I will." Barbara Jean said smiling.

Reba decided to wear a dress she had stuffed in her closet. She had bought it a while back and had no excuse to wear it until now. She had also decided to wear a little something under the dress she had received from a friend of hers at her wedding shower. She now couldn't wait to wear it and see Vic's face when he saw her in it, with the dress, hopefully, forgotten on the floor.

She couldn't wait until Vic came home to see what she had done to the kitchen table. Reba had replaced the normal table cloth with a beautiful white satin one she purchased earlier in the week when she was planning all of this. She then placed two long stick candles in the middle of the tables. She dressed the table up with beautiful china and roses spread across it. Reba really wanted this night to be remembered and special.

Reba smiled as she twirled in front of her mirror. She was wearing a simple black dress that had fluttering sleeves and it hit just above the knee. The neckline was slightly low cut, it showed a hint of cleavage; just enough to drive her husband crazy and she wore three inch heels that made her legs appear a little longer. She smiled as she slipped on the beautiful diamond studded earrings and matching necklace Vic had bought for her when he took her on their first date, although she didn't call it a date then.

Reba gave a small twirl again and had to turn to give her butt a nice glance before turning to her daughter who was sitting in her bouncer on the bed. "What do you think sweetheart? You think daddy will like it?" Sophia giggled and waved her arms in excitement. Reba chuckled. "I think so too. Now it's time to get you dressed and take you to Aunt Barbara Jean and Uncle Brock's house." Sophia giggled as Reba picked her up and gave her an Eskimo kiss.

Reba quickly dressed her daughter warmly and bundled her up before she made the small drive down the street. She didn't want Sophia out in the cold otherwise she would have walked if she was going over there. Reba didn't bother knocking she walked through the front door. "Hello." She said as she stepped into the empty living room.

Barbara Jean came out of the kitchen with Jake and Kyra following shortly behind them. "Hey Reba and there is the little sweetie I will be bonding with tonight." Barbara Jean said as Reba set the car set on the coffee table.

Reba unbuckled Sophia and let her breath from the bundle she had her in. "Now she just ate a little while ago. She shouldn't be hungry for another hour and a half or so. She usually eats every two to three hours. I gave you enough bottles for six hours but I put in a couple of extra just in case. Now if you run out just bring her home or call me and I will come get her. She will probably need a diaper change soon and she could probably use a nap so…"

"Reba!" Barbara Jean said cutting her off.

Reba's head snapped up. "What?"

Barbara Jean chuckled. "I am a mother too. I know how to handle a baby. She will be in good hands."

"I know. It's just…" Reba started to tear up. "This will be the first time I am away from her for more than an hour."

Barbara Jean smiled and patted Reba's arm. "It will be fine. Now you go and have a wonderful night with Vic okay."

Reba nodded and stepped sadly away from her daughter. "Are you really going to have another baby mom?"

Reba stopped and turned toward Jake. "Where did you hear that?" she snapped. Jake looked down at his feet and slowly lifted his head and his gaze fell toward Barbara Jean. Reba sighed and smacked Barbara Jean across her arm. "Did you tell them?"

Barbara Jean did her famous "no" face. "Noooo…." She said scoffing.

Reba glared at Barbara Jean and through gritted teeth said, "I told you not tell anyone."

Barbara Jean shrugged. "You shouldn't have told me then."

Reba sighed and as much as she wanted to argue with her…she couldn't. She had to get home to Vic and as much as she wanted to say Barbara Jean was in the wrong for telling anyone Reba should have known not to tell Barbara Jean if she didn't want anyone to know. Reba just waved it off. "I should have known. Just call me if you have any trouble with Sophia."

"We won't have any trouble, now go and have a wonderful romantic evening." Reba nodded and gave Sophia one quick goodbye kiss before rushing out the door and to her car.

Reba arrived home just in time to double check everything, light the candles, and dim the lights. Vic arrived home to see Reba casually sitting in the chair by the TV. She practically jumped up to meet him at the door and pull him into a kiss. "I missed you all day." She said breaking the small kiss.

Vic chuckled. "I can see that." Reba kissed him again, this time more passionately. Vic smiled and pulled away. "As much as I am loving this attention, can I at least take my coat off?" Reba nodded and helped him out of his coat and hung it up for him. "I don't know what I did but I'm glad I did it."

Reba pulled him into the kitchen and showed him what she had done. "I just thought with tonight being our first night together since I've had the baby I thought it should be special."

Vic's eyes widened and smiled. "Ah, yes. I remember now."

"You forgot?" Reba asked shocked.

Vic shrugged and smirked. "Just for a second." Reba chuckled and motioned for him to sit down. "You sit and let me get the drinks. It's the least I can do after you put this together."

"Just wait for dessert." Reba said a smirk on her face.

Vic's eyes seemed to light up as he poured himself a glass of wine and Reba a glass of sparkling grape juice. "What kind of dessert?

"You will just have to wait and see." She said grinning from ear to ear.

Vic smiled and handed her the glass of juice. "Where is Sophia?" he asked

"I told you that she would be staying at Barbara Jean's for a few hours. I will go and get her at midnight." Reba stood and went to the oven to get the dinner she had made out. "I hope you like lasagna."

"I do. I love my grandmother's."

Reba nodded. "Good." She said as she set the plate on the table. She set the breadsticks right along side it and retrieved the salad from the refrigerator. She set that on the table and then sat herself down next to Vic. "How was your day with Brock?" she asked as she dished out some salad for him.

Vic shrugged. "It was okay except he brought along Henry. That kid sure does say no a lot. I hope Sophia isn't like that."

Reba smiled and shrugged. "I think if we teach her right, we shouldn't have to deal with her back talk and disrespecting us until she is at least thirteen years old."

Vic chuckled as he helped Reba and himself to some lasagna. "I have to tell you after a full day of waiting for Brock to run after Henry who kept knocking over displays I am so happy to be home. I didn't really eat anything so I am starving and this looks great."

"Thank you." She said as she waited for him to taste it. She bit her lip in anticipation as he lifted the fork to his lips and let the lasagna pass through his lips. Reba waited a few seconds before she asked, "Well…what do you think?"

Vic swallowed. "Don't tell my grandmother but…" He paused to take another quick bite. "I like yours better than hers."

Reba squealed and gave him a kiss before cutting into her own lasagna. They had a lovely conversation of their day and they talked about Sophia a lot. They did miss her even though she was just down the street and she would be back in a few hours. They were anxious to get dinner over with and have a really romantic evening and the excitement only heightened about the prospect of having another baby. Reba knew having this baby she would be taking a huge risk but the love she knew they would gain from having the baby only made her want a baby more. If she wasn't supposed to have this baby…then she wouldn't but she really hoped it happened.

They only spent enough time in the kitchen to eat and relax a bit before blowing out the candles and making their way into the living room to relax on the couch for a few moments before rushing up to the bedroom, of course neither one wanted to make the first move because they didn't want to seem to anxious.

"This has been a wonderful evening." Vic said as he pulled his wife close. "And I must say you look hot in this dress."

Reba giggled and turned her head to kiss his cheek. "Thank you…" She then got a little daring and pressed her lips to his ear. "You should see me out of it." She said in a husky tone. She had to break the ice. It was driving her crazy not to just drag him upstairs. Vic smiled and stood up, picking her up in his arms in the process. "You are anxious aren't you?" she said jokingly as he walked up the stairs a little faster than normal.

"Honey…after six weeks of nothing, what else do you expect?"

Reba giggled as he set her gently on the bed and went to shut the door and locked it. "No one is home but us." She said.

Vic shrugged. "No need to take any chances." Reba giggled and moved as Vic walked closer to her. Vic groaned as he sat where Reba previously had sat and Reba stood in front of him. "Honey…"

Reba smirked. "Don't worry. You're going to like it."

Vic sighed and leaned back on his elbows as Reba pulled down the zipper of her dress in the back. Vic watched with wide eyes as the dress slowly slipped from her body to the floor. His jaw dropped as he saw his wife standing there in front of him in nothing but a beautiful black satin corset and matching panties.

Reba stood there shyly wondering what he was thinking. He hadn't said anything and she was beginning to regret her choice in undergarments. "Say something."

"Holy s***." That was all that came out of his mouth.

Reba placed her hands on her hips and glared at him. "What kind of a reaction is that?"

Vic chuckled. "Sorry honey. How about this…" Before Reba even knew what was happening he pulled her close and rolled her over onto the bed, kissing her passionately.

Reba laughed once he broke the kiss. "I take it you like it."

"I love it. Where did you get it?"

Reba smiled and ran her hands along his shoulders. "A friend of mine gave it to me at my wedding shower."

Vic smiled and pulled her even closer. "I am going to have to thank your friend someday."

Reba giggled and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Come here." She pulled him close and kissed him passionately. And as Reba hoped, the dress lay forgotten on the floor.

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