Chapter 14:

Hope can't believe what is going on, Liam has a child with Steffy and one with Ivy and she only has one with Wyatt. She can't believe she is losing to Steffy AND Ivy. She is trying to process this information but can't seem to get the words out. She can feel her anger rising more and more. Liam can tell his wife is ready to explode, her face is turning red and her brow is curling down to the most angry he has ever seen. "Is he? LIAM'S! Is this why you wanted to speak to MY HUSBAND?!" Hope fumes.

Ivy tries damage control while Sebastian is in the room, "Hope please let me get him out of the room. Sweetie, please go play, I'll be up shortly and I promise I will explain everything." Sebastian looks in Liam and Hope's direction, the man seems nice and gentile and gives him a warm smile as he shyly smiles back. He looks to the woman who is giving him the meanest look he's ever seen. She scares him, he looks back at his mommy and gives her a quiet nod and goes back to the playroom.

"How dare you!" Hope screams at Ivy.

"Hope, I got pregnant while Liam and I were a couple," Ivy looks past Hope at Liam, "I'm so sorry I never told you, but I was scared. Hope was so involved in our relationship, I thought I could lose the baby or that she would micromanage my son's life."

"Oh so this is my fault!"

"Yes!" Ivy's voice is now elevating too, "You were in mine and Liam's relationship while you were married and pregnant to Liam's brother."

"Well don't let me get in the middle of your relationship now." Hope sarcastically says as she goes towards the door expecting Liam to follow her. "Liam, are you following me?"

Liam still in shock, his anger is still rising at his childish immature wife, "No, I just found out I have a son. I'm not going anywhere. Ivy and I have a lot to discuss." Liam felt a weight lifted from his shoulders finally standing up to Hope, "And considering I gave you and Wyatt time to process your miracle I expect you to do the same and give me and Ivy a chance to discuss our son."

Hope is seething at this point and walks out the door slamming it behind her. She can't believe how unreasonable her husband is being. Who could get through to him she thinks to herself as she gets into her car. "I need to go see Bill, he can talk some sense into Liam."

Hope arrives at Bill's and barges in. "Hope," Bill says startled, "What can I do for you? You look angry."

"Damn right I'm angry," Hope snaps, "Your son has a son with Ivy!"

Bill is shocked by this news, "Liam?"

"Yes Liam, now he has a child with Steffy and one with Ivy and none with me!"

Bill can't help but think how childish she is sounding right now. But he is feeling excited to have yet another grandchild, lately he's been loving having more grandchildren around.

"Hope, if I'm not mistaken Liam has been wanting to have another baby with you."

"Yes, that's what I'll do. I'll get pregnant! That will take Steffy and Ivy's power away."

"Hope, if you are planning to bring a child into this world it should be because you want to have a baby. Not to spite your husband's ex's." Bill even surprised himself with how much he of all people sounded like the voice of reason.

Hope sits on the couch and breaks down crying, "I'm sorry, I want another child. I do," Hope puts her face in her hands crying. Bill can't help but feel sorry for her and moves to sit next to her and wraps his arm around her giving her a loving hug. "I'm sorry Bill, I know this is not what you want to deal with right now. I've just been so overwhelmed. With the loss of Beth, then finding out about Alex, and now finding out Liam has another child with another woman." Hope turns to Bill and allows him to hold and comfort her.

Bill embraces Hope even tighter, "I know this can't be easy Hope, but I am here for you if you need me." Hope holds onto Bill even tighter. She can't remember how long it's been that she has felt this secure, Bill's strong arms holding her feels like she is loved and protected. She looks up at him and lets her desire take over, she brings her face to his and plants a kiss right on his lips. He pulls back shocked but does not say anything, he just looks into her eyes. He sees her hurt and sadness, he sees her looking at him like she never has before. Bill can't help it, he leans down and kisses her back. As they passionately kiss they begin to take each other's clothes off and passionately make love right there on the sofa.