Chapter 7:

"Aria?" Ezra called, shutting the front door behind him.

"In here." Aria called back from their bedroom. Ezra walked the few steps into their bedroom and found Aria standing in front of the mirror, her back to him. She appeared to be trying to decide between several different outfits. He went up to her and wrapped his arms around her waist, his hands coming to rest on top of her slightly rounded belly.

"How was work?" she asked as he rested his head on her shoulder.

"Good, the usual. How were you and the babies?" Ezra asked.

"Well, it appears that Daisy doesn't like her room." she said, looking over her shoulder at Daisy, who was sitting on the floor, scribbling on a piece of paper with a purple crayon. "She used that crayon to redecorate her room."

Ezra sighed. "That can't be good."

"Yeah, she just got out of time out. And she was only allowed to have that crayon back, under the condition that it stays..." Aria looked pointedly at her daughter.

"Pahpe" Daisy finished, holding the paper up.

"Good girl."

Ezra smiled. "On the bright side, our baby's an artist, like her mother."

Aria smiled back.

"So are you trying to pick out something to wear to the park?" Ezra asked, gesturing to the outfits in her hands.

Aria nodded, sighing in frustration. She turned her body around so she was facing him and held up two different outfits, one black and one baby blue. "These are the only two things that still fit me."

Ezra chuckled softly. "Aria, you know you could always go shopping and buy more clothes."

"I know, but I've just been so tired lately and I guess I just didn't realize how much I've grown. I mean, it's only been a few months." Aria replied.

"How about we go shopping after our trip to the park?" Ezra proposed.

Aria smiled. "Sure. But for now..." she held up the two outfits. "Which one?"

"You look beautiful in both." Ezra replied, giving her a peck on the lips.

Aria laughed. "That's the smart answer, but what's the real answer?"

Ezra looked at both of them. "Hmm." he let go of Aria and went to where Daisy was sitting. Holding his arms out to his daughter, she eagerly jumped into his arms. He carried her back to Aria, who was still holding both outfits. "Which one does mommy look better in?"

Aria laughed. "Babe, she's one. She can barely say our names."

Ezra looked at Aria, feigning shock. "Daisy, did you hear that? Mommy doesn't think you can decide an outfit?"

Daisy gurgled in response.

"Okay Daisy." Aria said, playing along. "Do you like this one?" she held up the black one. "or this one?" she held up the blue one.

Daisy held her hand out, trying to grab the black one from Aria.

"And we have a winner." Ezra said, giving Daisy a kiss on the cheek. "That's right baby, you show mommy how smart you are."

Aria giggled and reached for Daisy, taking her from Ezra's arms into her own. "You're such a smart little baby, aren't you?" she said in a baby voice, poking Daisy's belly with her nose.

Ezra smiled as Daisy erupted into a fit of giggles, causing Aria to laugh equally as enthusiastically. "My girls are adorable."

Aria giggled and leaned up to give him a soft kiss. "And our man is perfect."

"Do we have everything?" Aria asked as she put Daisy into her booster seat.

"Yeah." Ezra replied, closing the trunk of his car. He went to the passenger side of the car, and opened the door for Aria, before circling around to his side and settling into the driver's seat.

As they drove, Ezra could tell that Aria was somewhat nervous.

"You okay?" he asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine." Aria said and flashed a smile but Ezra could tell she was just putting up a front. He reached over and held her hand in his.

"Don't worry, my mom seems to like you more now, and you already know Wes."

"Yeah, I knew him when you and I were still dating. At that point I wasn't hiding the fact that we have a child." Aria pointed out.

"He's Wes, he'll get over it." Ezra replied. "And if he tries to blame you, I'll set him straight."

Aria shrugged, not fully believing that things would go as smoothly as Ezra said.

"Hey." Ezra said softly, and he slipped his hand out of hers so he could gently caress her cheek. She looked over at him and he smiled at her. "We're in this together, I won't let-"

"EZRA LOOK OUT!" Aria screamed. The next few seconds went in slow motion as the couple watched a a pickup truck heading straight for them. The pickup was swerving as though the driver were drunk or asleep and, before Ezra could react, the two cars collided. The last thing Ezra saw was Aria's head against the dashboard, as blood slowly trickled down her head. He tried to speak, to call to Aria, but no words came out. Then, everything went black.

Uh-oh! Are they all going to be okay? What's going to happen next? Keep reading to find out :)

-xo Sobia and Abigail