Chapter 3:
Eddie: Yes. Im dating Loren. I dont need a lecture. I know. Dont take time away from her shes raising a child.
Katy: Well son im proud you are being responsible.
Max: I am too Ed. Be careful with her and that sweet little baby girl. They do care for you dearly.
Eddie: I know pops.
Eddie, Katy and Max then take everything downstairs for lunch. They find Loren and Harmony up at the piano on stage. Loren with Harmony in her lap singing a lullaby song. She finished singing and looked up and saw the Durans smiling at her and the love she shares with her daughter. Loren and Harmony then walk over and sit down. They sit down at one of the booths. On one side Is Loren, Harmony and Katy and on the other side is Max and Eddie.
Katy: Loren, you have a beautiful voice. I know if i ever want to have a guest sing with us on tour im gonna call you.
Loren: Thanks Katy. But be warned im not leaving my baby. She comes with me everywhere i go. I actually work from home. It helps because shes picky about people she likes to stay with.
Max: Thats not everyday a parent works from home with their baby.
Loren: I do. I dont think i could stay away from her anyway. Shes a very well behaved baby.
Eddie: And adorable like her mommy too.
Max: That she is.
Katy: Sweetheart i will warn you know, these to boys are charming and can put you under a spell if you dont them first.
Loren: It wont work with me Eddie. I have that magical power and have already accomplished it.
Eddie: That you have.
The group finished up eating. Then Max and Eddie cleared the table and took everything upstairs, did the dishes and put them away. Loren, Harmony and Katy were downstairs. Katy was sitting on one side of the booth and Loren and Harmony across from her.
Katy: How old were you when you had this precious little girl.
Loren: I had Harmony 2 months exactly before my 18th birthday. Her first birthday is in 2 months and my 19th is in 4 months.
Katy: Are you happy with what the outcome was?
Loren: I wouldnt trade it for a single thing in the world. And when i say this next thing i really dont want it to hurt Eddie.
Eddie and Max were walking down the stairs when they heard Loren say that. Eddie instantly stopped and so did Max. They stood and waited.
Katy: Why would it hurt Eddie?
Loren: Eddie cares deeply for Harmony and I. And were dating as you and Max know. But if i could wish for one thing it would be for Cameron to be here so him, Harmony and I could all be a family. Harmonys birthday is a wonderful day but its also Cams birthday as well. Im so greatful for that.
Katy: Oh sweetie.
Katy walked over to the otherside of the booth and sat down. She wrapped Loren in a hug and let her cry. Harmony knew her mommy was upset so she hugged her and kissed her cheek. Eddie and Max then finished coming back down. Katy saw Eddie and slid out of the seat and Eddie slid in.
Katy: Loren it was lovely meeting you but we have things to do. We'll see you later. Can i get your number?
Loren: Sure.
Loren gave Katy her phone and Max and Katy gave Loren theirs. Katy entered hers and Maxs numbers in Lorens phone while Loren put hers in theirs. They swapped phones back. Katy and Max then went upstairs to work on things. Eddie helped Loren pack up her things and leave. He walked her out to the car. He carried the bags for her once again. He sat them in the backseat with Harmony. Loren buckled Harmony and closed the door. She opened her drivers side door and turned back around to face Eddie.
Eddie; Baby.
Loren; Ya?
Eddie: I heard what you said about Cameron.
Loren: I didnt mean for it to hurt you.
Eddie: Hey, babe. It didnt hurt me. There always would have been fate to bring us together. Look what it did now.
Loren: I'll see you later. Bye Eddie.
Eddie: Bye babe.
Eddie leaned down and kissed Loren softly on the lips. She kissed back, but broke the kiss a few seconds later. She got in her car and left. Eddie then headed Loren got home she picked up her sleeping daughter out of her carrier and grabbed her diaper bag and purse. She walked inside to be greeted by her mom. Loren walked into her room and put her purse and the diaper bag by her desk. She changed Harmony into her pajamas carefully while she was sleeping. She placed the sleeping little girl in her crib. She covered her up and walked back into the living room and sat down by her mom.
Nora: So sweetie. What did you and Harmony do today?
Loren: We actuallty met Eddie Duran this morning at my secert spot when Harmony and I were up there. I was singing to her and Eddie brought me to Jakes office and made me sing and Jake signed me. Im dating Eddie, and Harmony loves him as well as his parents Max and Katy.
Nora: So, you met Eddie Duran. Harmony likes him. Your dating him. Jake signed you. And you spent the day with Max, Eddie and Katy Duran.
Loren: Yep.
Nora: Sounds like a wonderful day sweetie.
Loren: It was. But its getting late so im gonna go join my little one and go to bed. Goodnight Mom. I love you.
Nora: love you too Lo. Give Harm a kiss for me.
Loren: i will be sure to kiss my baby three times then. One for you, Cameron, and I.
Nora: Okay. Night baby.
Nora went down the hall and went into her room and went to sleep herself. Loren walked into her room and walked over to Harm's crib and kissed her forehead goodnight. Loren then changed into her pajamas and crawled into bed.
Back at Eddies he was thinking about Loren. He loved how much she cared for Harmony. She reminded him of his mom. Katy and Max both love Loren and Harmony but no where near as much as Eddie does. He changed into his pajamas and went to bed dreaming about his girlfriend and her daughter. He cared about them both so much.