A/N: Thanks again for all the lovely reviews! Here's the next chapter! Was gonna update last week but stuff happens. Hope you enjoy this chapter!

Ezra's P.O.V

It had been a month since I walked out of Aria's apartment. A month since I found out I had a daughter, that Aria and I had actually created a little human being. I know it was wrong of me to walk out just like that but I was shocked. I was confused, not sure how I felt. I needed some time to think. She called me for the first few days, but I never answered. She finally gave up and hasn't called me since. I left Rosewood, and went up to Hardy's place to stay while I straightened out my feelings. I was able to get a couple weeks off from Hollis, due to my accident, but those weeks were spent in recovery at all. I spent this past month feeling like the biggest jerk. I knew it wasn't Aria's fault but the way I acted made it seem like it was. I was mostly mad at myself though. I was mad for not realizing my Mom was to blame for all this, mad at myself for blaming Aria and mad at myself, just for everything, for not being there for Aria when she needed me, for not realizing this sooner. I really was a jerk. Instead of staying and having Aria explain everything to me, I let my anger take over me and walked out. I was a jerk for not asking anything about my daughter. Wow. I still can't believe I have a daughter. A daughter which I've only seen once. A baby girl who hasn't spent any time with me all thanks to my Mom. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, usually I would be in the Christmas spirit mood, but these past years without Aria, I've been nowhere near looking forward to it. Later today I'm driving back to Rosewood to apologize. Aria is very stubborn, so I'm just hoping for the best. I have to admit though, all this time I spent away, Aria and Sophie always kept coming back to me. I've already missed enough of her life; I won't ruin it and miss more of it. I drive back to Rosewood, and before arriving at my apartment, I buy both Aria and Sophie their Christmas gifts. Hopefully Aria will forgive me. I spend hours planning out how exactly I will apologize, and mentally prepare myself to meet my daughter.

Aria's P.O.V

This past month has been hell for me. I can't believe he just walked out without letting me explain, without understanding, for making it seem like this was all my fault. I spent the first few days trying to call him and explain but he never answered so I just stopped trying and if he doesn't care than why should I? Today is the day before Christmas Eve, school is out already, but I've taken extra shifts at work and I've been really tired. Thank god I have both tomorrow and Christmas off. I work until 7 tonight and still have some Christmas shopping to do, so I'm hoping the day goes by fast. It hasn't been busy today which is good. Soon later I see Emily and Hanna walk in. About 5 minutes later Spencer stops by too. I walk over to their table to take their orders.

"Hey, how are you guys?" I ask them

"We're good" they all reply

"Do you guys want the usual?"

"Yeah"

I go back and make all their drinks. I bring them back to them and since it's my break I sit down with them.

"Here you go" I say sitting down

"So have you heard from him?" Spencer asked

"Nope." I reply

"And you're ok with that?" Hanna asked"

"Honestly, I don't really care anymore. It's his loss not mine. I have Sophie and if he doesn't want to get to know her or won't even let me explain, I'm not going to beg."

"Aria…"

"I'm serious Em. He really did piss me off. I mean I know he has a right to be angry or disappointed, but not at me. I was just trying to protect him. And like I said before if he has no interest in Sophie, it's his loss."

"Aria, you have to try and understand him"

"You guys, I do, but I tried to explain and he wouldn't listen. I'm not going to keep calling him if he obviously doesn't want an explanation."

"I really thought everything would be ok after that night" Hanna said

"Well I guess not, love just wasn't meant to be part of my life" I said

"Don't say that. You both love each other a lot and I'm sure things between you two will get fixed"

"Well I don't think so. I don't think I will be able to forgive him and how he just walked out. I could see so much anger in his eyes." I sighed "Well anyways my break is over so I will see you guys later."

I said my goodbyes and went back to work. My shift was almost over, and I was now exhausted. I was at the counter when a customer came in. When I looked up I realized it was him.

"Aria. Can we talk?" he asks

I ignored him and walked away.

"Aria?"

"What can I get for you sir?" I say

"Can we please talk?"

"I'm working can't you see? Are you going to order or not? There are customers behind you" I reply coldly

"Just give me a coffee and chocolate muffin"

I make his drink and hand him his muffin. He walks to a table and sits there as if he's purposely taking a long time drinking just to catch me after work. Well it worked because my shift was now over and he was still there. I snuck out of the back door not wanting to see him or talk to him and drive home. I forget about my Christmas shopping and decide I will do it tomorrow morning. After a few minutes I hear a knock. I open the door and see Ezra standing there.

"Leave." I simply say while trying to shut the door

"No" he says pushing his way through the door

"Ezra, why are you even here? You made it clear that somehow it was all my fault"

"I know Aria; I was an asshole, a huge asshole. I should've let you explain but you have to understand I was in shock. It's not easy to find out you have a daughter."

"It's not easy leaving the love of your life while carrying his baby and raising her alone either. Do you have any idea how hard it was for me Ezra? Not being able to share all those beautiful moments I've spent with her with you, her father?"

"I know Aria bu-"

"No let me finish. When I found out I was pregnant with Sophie, it was the happiest day of my life. I was ecstatic that we had created a baby. I couldn't wait to tell you, I even sent you a goddamn text giving you a hint, but than your mom had to show up and she just ruined everything. But no, let's not blame little Ezra's mommy because apparently he believes her more than he believes me" I said now angry

"Aria, that's not true. I'm aware of what she did. I know it was wrong to blame you and just walk out but I just needed time to process it. I've always wanted to be a part of her life, I just needed time. Aria I want to be a part of Sophie's life" he got closer to me "and I want to be a part of your life too"

I backed away. I was still mad. But deep down I knew I shouldn't be. He walked towards me again and cupped my face in his hands.

"Please forgive me Aria. Please" he begged

"I-I- don't know" I stuttered

"Please Aria, please. Think how happy we could all be."

I quickly attacked his lips and felt so relieved everything was ok again. After a few minutes I pulled away.

"So when do you want to meet her?" I asked

"As soon as possible, I don't want to miss out on anymore of her life. I actually bought you guys some Christmas presents."

"Ezra, you didn't have to."

"I know, but I wanted to. What if she doesn't like me?" he asked nervously

"Don't worry about it. Somehow I know she will definitely love you." I say kissing him softly

"Well it's too late to meet her right now but what do you say to coming over tomorrow to meet her and spending Christmas with my family and me?"

"Really? I would love too." He replies happily

"Ok than get prepared to finally meet your daughter tomorrow. Goodnight"

We kiss each other goodnight and he leaves. I pick Sophie up and we both soon fall asleep waiting for what the next day would bring us. It's finally morning and I get both Sophie and I ready.

"Hey baby girl. Are you excited? You get to see your daddy today."

"Daddy?" Sophie repeats

"Yes. Daddy" I say showing her a picture of Ezra.

The afternoon soon flew by, and before I knew it there was a knock on the door.

"Ok baby, he's here. Sit down and watch TV for mommy while I open the door ok?"

I placed her on the couch and walked to the door.

"Hey." He says nervously

"Hey, you ready? I ask

He nodded and came in. I took his hand in mine and led him into the living room. Once we got there I walked over to Sophie and picked her up. I noticed Ezra standing there in shock.

"Ezra, I would like you to meet your daughter, Sophia Mackenzie."

"A-Aria. She's so beautiful, just like you." He said starting to tear up

"Sophie can you say hi?" I asked her while handing her over to Ezra

"Hi daddy" she whispered, kissing his nose

And as soon as she said those words, my heart melted. Ezra broke down in tears and cried like I've never seen him cry before. He hugged her tight and sobbed. It broke my heart to see him like this but it filled it with happiness because now Sophie would have her daddy and we would hopefully be a happy family. Once he finished crying, he gave Sophie one last kiss and let her down.

"I told you she would love you" I say wiping away his tears

"She called me Daddy; she knows I'm her dad."

"Yes. She always has. She deserved to know who her Daddy was even if you were with us"

"I love you Aria. Thank you for giving me such a beautiful daughter"

"No, thank you. She looks just like you. Now you see why it was impossible to forget you."

"She has your cute little nose thought"

"But everything else is you Ezra."

"I love you"

"I love you too Ezra"

And the rest of the afternoon was spent watching movies, playing with our daughter, looking at pictures and videos of Sophie, and just making up for those past two years we couldn't spend as a family. And waiting for our first Christmas the three of us would spend together.

A/N: Thanks for reading! Please please review! Only a few more chapters left of this story! And if you haven't already, please read my other story and let me know what you think. Will probs be updating that btwn 2morrow and Thursday. But please review this chpt!