CHAPTER 3
Patrick looks at his phone to see who it was....
Patrick: It's Maxie...
Sabrina: Go ahead, answer it...I need to call Felix and tell him the great news she smiles. Emma you want to go with me and call uncle Felix? She asks taking her hand.
Emma: Yea!
Patrick talks to Maxie and tells her to come over so they can talk.
Sabrina returns from her phone call.
Sabrina: how'd it go? She asked worriedly.
Patrick: She sounded terrible. I told her to come over if that's ok?
Sabrina: Oh yea, of course.
Patrick: I gather Felix was happy about our engagement he asks?
Sabrina: he didn't answer so I told him I would meet him at the apartment. It's better to tell him in person.
Patrick: Yea, I understand, he says sitting next to her on the couch snuggled together. Before Maxie gets here though there is one thing I need to do...he says solemnly looking down at his ring.
Sabrina: Oh Patrick...she puts her hand on his face.
Patrick: I know I probably should have done this a lot sooner, I just....he pauses.
Sabrina: Hey, look at me...I understand. Really....she gives him a soft kiss.
Patrick: Ok, we'll...here goes nothin. He starts taking his ring off when Emma comes back from her room.
Emma: Daddy! Why are you taking off your wedding ring? She asks sadly.
Patrick: Baby, come here....he says sitting her in between him and Sabrina. This ring belonged to your mommy and resembled how much we loved each other...
Sabrina: It doesn't mean that your daddy doesn't love your mommy.
Patrick: Sabrina is right. It means that our hearts are healed and ready to move on. Do you understand?
Emma:I think so...she says hugging Patrick.
Sabrina: Your mommy s memory will always be a part of our lives sweetie...
Emma: I love you Sabrina. She says giving her a hug.
Sabrina: I love you too sweetheart.
Emma: Can we get married now? She teases.
They all laugh and tickle Emma when the doorbell rings.
Patrick: Emma, can you let Aunt Maxie in please?
Emma: YAY! Aunt Maxie is here!
Patrick: Thanks baby!
Maxie: Emma! She says picking her up and spinning her around. You are getting so big!
Emma: I know, she laughs! Its good to see you!
Maxie: You too! She hugs her and Maxie holds her tight. I love you sweetie! She says putting her down
Emma: I love you too! And my little cousin! She smiles pointing to her belly.
Sabrina: Hey Maxie, she says giving her a hug. Emma, lets go to my apartment and tell Uncle Felix our exciting news! What do you say?
Emma agrees and they leave for the apartment.
Patrick: Can I get you some water or something?
Maxie: No...thank you....she says sitting down in the chair closest to him.
Patrick: I am incredibly sorry about what happened yesterday. I had no idea Britt was in so far over her head. If I knew any sooner, believe me I definitely would have spoken up.
Maxie: I know Patrick, it wasn't anyone's fault but Britt. Honestly, mine too.
Patrick: Yours? How?
Maxie: Because I should have been honest from the beginning when I lost the baby the first time on New Years Eve. She says bending her head to her chin as if ashamed.
Patrick: You were scared. And I'm sure you didn't want to hurt Dante and Lulu.
Maxie: Of course not...I didn't know what to do and before I could fix it Britt was already involved and it was too late.
Patrick: Now, here is the million dollar question...How did Spinelli react after Sabrina and I left?
Maxie: Lets just say that it was not a pretty scene. He broke up with Ellie though.
Patrick: Seriously?
Maxie: Yea...I was completely shocked as was Ellie but she knew it had to be coming keeping the identity of his little girl from him. And as for me...well I honestly don't know...I asked him if we can talk about it and he said he needed time to think and reflect and that he would come to me, so I had to back off.
Patrick: That could be a good sign...he smiled holding her hand.
Maxie notices his ring is missing.
Patrick: Oh yea...that...
Maxie: No, you dont need to explain to me...she smiled....I understand you love Sabrina and Robin would be happy that you are in love again.
Patrick: I'm actually glad you feel that way he smiled, because I have some news and was going to hold off telling you on account of all that has been transpiring over the last few hours, but I guess I can tell you now, because I'm going to need your help.
Maxie: Me?
Patrick: I know your due date is right around the corner and I was hoping that you could help plan a wedding?
Maxie: A wedding? Whose? She says excitedly.
Patrick: Mine! He winks.
Maxie: Really?
Patrick: Yes! Sabrina and I are engaged! As of last night! He beams! I had planned on asking her after the results of these tests came back. I love her so much and so does Emma!
Maxie: I know she does and I know you do...I am happy for both of you, all of you Patrick!
Patrick: Thank you! It means a lot for you to approve of this big change! He smiles. So are you up for helping out? I'm pretty sure Felix will want to help as well! He laughs! Sabrina just went to tell him!
Maxie: I can't wait to get started! She gives him a hug!