Chapter 15: Doubts

Seth and Allie sit patiently in the lawyers office waiting for Rachel to arrive. She had texted saying she was running behind and they had were waiting anxiously. This was all a formality, making sure everything was legal but still Seth could feel the tension in Allie's body. He wrapped his arm around her pulling her into him trying to ease some of her worry and felt a slight change but not going away completely.

Allie knew Rachel had agreed to let them adopt the child when he or she came but part of her was expecting things to go wrong. Nothing has been easy for her and Seth and she didn't expect this to be.

Finally Rachel made her way through the door behind the secretary, "Sorry I'm late."

Seth and Allie stood up to greet her, "Are you alright?"

She nodded, "Moring sickness in the afternoon isn't ideal but nothing I can't handle."

Mr. Sparks, the family court attorney Candice had recommended, gestured for everyone to have a seat. He went over the terms of the contract, Seth and Allie would pay for all medical expenses for Rachel during the pregnancy and after for recuperation also a good donation to compensate for her other expenses such as maternity clothing, food, and any work she might miss. After explaining the offered terms Mr. Sparks explained that after giving birth the child will be given to Seth and Allie and that she will have no parental rights to the child.

Rachel nodded, "I understand. Where do I sign?"

"I must ask first Ms. Briggs that you understand the severity of this contract and that you enter into it of sound mind and under no duress."

Rachel looked at Seth and Allie who were sitting holding hands looking anxious, "I'm doing what's best for the baby. I didn't want a kid…they will love this baby and give it a good home."

Mr. Sparks smiled, "Okay then just sign where I have the yellow tabs. Mr. Nelson and Ms. Spencer will sign where the blue tabs are."

After everyone had signed the papers they were dismissed. Seth and Allie walked out with Rachel thanking her again for this. Rachel had seen the new ring on Allie's hand and wondered about it, "I noticed the ring…are you two getting married because of the baby?"

Allie looked lovingly at her hand then up at Rachel, "We'd be getting married with or without a child on the way. We do hope to have a January wedding though so we can have our honeymoon in plenty of time for the baby to come."

"I wish you two both the best really. I guess I'll call when I have the next appointment."

"Or if you need anything," Seth added. "I know that wasn't in there but if you need anything you know we're here. Allie's a damn good nurse and I can…I can try and help."

Rachel smiled, "That's sweet. Thank you both I'll keep you in mind if anything comes up."

As previously arranged Coop picked up the boys from daycare after he finished at the office. Things were going well in his business and he was more than happy to take some time to leave early and spend the day with his boys.

Danielle had surprised him with her decision and he was trying to sort things out so he could talk to her but his mind was too much of a mess. He loved Danielle more than anything but she had really thrown him for a loop. Hearing her talk about it, thinking of becoming a vampire. How everyone they are close to will never age and never die but they will.

Truth of the matter is half the time he forgot they were vampires. They were all so normal, well maybe Josef was a bit more intimidating but everyone else seemed so…human. He never really thought about it. The plastic ball hit him on the side of the face and broke his train of thought as he looked at his oldest son who was laughing at having hit his father with the ball.

Coop tossed the ball back and continued to play with his sons focusing only on them for a while before his mind couldn't help but wonder back to what Danielle had said. He had lied. To himself he had thought about it back when he first discovered vampires existed. He'd wondered what it'd be like to be that strong and fast but he'd discarded it just as quickly.

He was a human. He wasn't in love with a vampire, he was in love with a human. There wasn't any need there. They had kids. Her brother was going to be a vampire and he knew how hard that was on her, the thought of losing her baby brother she fought so hard to look after.

Still, they were human. They knew vampires sure but did they really want to go through that? Did they want to risk something going wrong and losing their kids? The thought that they might ever see their children as food shook him to his bone. This is why he didn't think of their friends as vampires, if he did love them or not he wouldn't be able to leave his kids with them. Now the mother of his children wanted to become a vampire.

What was he supposed to say? He had asked tons of questions about vampires when he first found out. He'd heard them explain that becoming a vampire you have one track mind, only focusing on blood and sex. Could he really let her do this alone? Would she do it without him? His mind raced with question after question running over every scenario over and over again hoping to find the right solution but finding none.

Lucas jumped into his arms laughing easing his mind slightly. His sons laughter was so freeing and innocent he couldn't help but be infected by it. Pushing all thoughts of turnings and vampires from his mind Coop focused on his sons and being the best father he could be.

To Be Continued…

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