To See You Again - Chapter 7
"We don't have to hurry You can take as long as you want I'm holdin' steady
My heart's at home With my hand behind you I will catch you if you fall
Yeah I'm gonna love you like the woman I love…"
Aaron and Emily are sitting on the couch, relaxing. It's almost midnight. Both Declan and Jack are in bed. Declan is on spring break and so is Jack. So they have been keeping company to Emily when Aaron is away at work. She is two weeks away from her due date. It's getting very difficult for her to sleep and move around. so Aaron is staying up with her.
The doctor said she could have a baby any day. It could be early or it could be late. Or the baby could also be on time.
Her parents arrived home in the US a few days ago and they have been over at the house every day. She's thankful that Aaron's place is small, or else her mother would stay with them.
Aaron reached over to the small sofa to get Emily an extra pillow for her back.
"Are you comfortable now? Better?"
"Yeah. I can't wait for him to come out. My back is killing me."
"He'll be out soon. So how was your day?"
"Do you really want to know?"
"Besides your mother hovering and driving you crazy, how is everything else?"
"Don't forget Penelope."
"Was she calling every hour?"
"Yes. Did you put her up to this?"
"Of course not, Emily. That's all Garcia."
"True. But could you please, order her not stop buying this baby clothes?"
"Oh, Emily, I may be her boss at work, but when it comes to shopping for Henry, Jack and now this little one, I cannot stop her. That's futile, to tell her not to do it. So really, how did your day go?"
"I will try and enjoy Pen buying baby clothes. And not stress about. Anyway, my day was fine. The two boys kept us all entertained. It's funny, they have only known not too long and they already seem like brothers. Declan is so good with Jack."
"I know, I noticed that the other day when we were out, remember?"
"Yeah, he was making sure that Jack was eating his food and he was also sharing his food with Jack."
"Declan is a really good kid, Emily. You have done a good job with him."
"It's more like Tom and Louise did a good job."
"No, Emily you have got to give yourself credit. I can see it in his eyes, he adores you just like I see it in Jack's eyes. Declan sees you as his mother."
"Can I tell you something, Aaron?"
"Sure. You can tell me anything."
"Declan asked me yesterday, if it would be okay if he lived with us."
"Really? What did you say to him?"
"Well, I told him that he would need to talk to Tom. Tom is his guardian. And if Tom agrees to it, then he and I will talk about it some more."
"So, what do you think though? What do you want?"
"First of all, we would need to live in a bigger place. I would need to get a bigger place. I can't impose on you and Jack. I'm sure you want your space back."
"So, you're thinking of moving out?"
"Well, I mean, it's not that I would want to but we never really discussed what will happen once the baby is born."
"Jack would never forgive me if you moved out. He already sees himself as a big brother to this baby. And having Declan in the house, he would love it even more. I have never seen Jack this happy before. We don't have to decide now, but I want you to know that I would love for us to buy a house. I mean, not unless, this situation or set up is making you feel uncomfortable."
"No, it's not that. The people that matter to us know us, so I could care less what others say. I know I will need all the help I can get once this baby is born."
So, let's decide then after the baby is born. Declan, would not move in with us until summer time, anyway. We have a couple of months or three to look for a house. I think where JJ and Will live is a good neighborhood. It might be easier for us too, as far as bringing kids over at each other's houses."
"That makes sense. Aaron, I hope I'm not getting too personal, but how come I have not seen Beth? I'm sorry if I have been so selfish with all my issues, that I never asked you about you and her."
"Beth and I, we broke up."
"When did that happen? JJ and Pen never told me."
"It was only Dave that knew that Beth and I broke up. We broke up even before you left."
"That long ago? I can't believe you never told me."
"It wasn't important."
"Yes, it was. She was the first woman you dated after Haley's death. What happened?"
"It just never would have worked out. I will tell you one of these days when the time is right."
"Okay. I would push but you better tell me."
"I promise you, I will. Come on, you will be more comfortable sleeping on the bed."
"But I could barely get myself up off this couch. I am the size of a whale. Can we just stay here?"
"I tell you what, if you think that this is comfortable for you, we will stay here. Let me get you the foot stool so you can rest your feet there. Let me also get you a blanket and extra pillows for me."
"Oh, Aaron you would be so uncomfortable on this couch. Go sleep in your bed."
"I'll be fine. Now, put your feet on this foot stool and here's a blanket. Let's sleep."
"Good night, Aaron. And thank you."
"Good night, Emily."