Chapter 34
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(Phoebe's POV)
Today is the night of our family dinner. Nathan and I are going to announce that we are fostering Henry. Henry had his surgery this past Thursday and is recovering like a champ. He gets out of the hospital this week and comes home with us. My supervisor was very supportive about me going part time to take care of Henry.
Nathan and I are getting ready to go. I put on a sweater and jeans. It has been colder recently. I throw on booties and curl my hair. Nathan is shaving next to me.
"How do you feel about tonight?" He asks. I am holding the iron to my head.
"Pretty excited, honestly. I think my family will be very supportive," I say.
"Nana is going to be thrilled," Nathan says and I smile. Nathan's family is coming too.
"I know she is. I am excited to see their reaction," I say. I start applying my makeup and Nathan comes behind me and kisses my neck before going and getting dressed.
He comes out and looks edible in his White button up and navy pants. I want to jump him right now, but I know we don't have time for that. "You ready?" He asks.
"As I'll ever be," I smile and he takes my hand as we head out to the car. Nathan drives as I text my parents we are on our way.
"I hope Gail made the chicken. She makes the most amazing food," I say and Nathan nods.
"I talked to Nana today, she went over and they made their new recipe they learned at their cooking class," Nathan says and my heart just melts.
"That is the best thing I have ever heard," I say and he nods. His hand finds my thigh as we drive.
"Claire just texted me," I tell Nathan as the notification comes through.
"What did she say?" He asks.
"Asking me if we are still going," I say and Nathan laughs.
"Poor thing is probably nervous," he says and I nod.
"I would be, we aren't the tamest family in the world," I say and he nods laughing.
We pull up to my parents house and walk inside. Mia's family is there with Claire. Teddy and Olivia are also there. Nana Moore is here too. I am surprised because usually everyone is late. Olivia is 6 months pregnant now and showing. Her bump is the cutest.
"Hi guys," I smile as I hug Ted and Olivia first.
"You look amazing Momma," I say and rub her belly.
"I'm huge," she laughs and I smile.
"Hi Bubs," Ted says and I smile hugging him. I have missed him so much.
I greet everyone and it is so good to see everyone. I have missed everyone so much. I sit by Claire and have a glass of wine. I am going to need it for this announcement. My dad comes over and sits with us.
"How are you, Bubs?" He kisses my head.
"I am good, feeling better by the day," I say and he smiles.
"Claire did you tell my dad the good news?" I ask her. She smiles and shakes her head.
"What good news?" He asks.
"I got a 1500 on my SAT," she says. He smiles so brightly and gives her a hug.
"Honey, that is so awesome. You have to tell Ana, we are so proud of you," he says and she is smiling. I love the relationship she has with my parents.
While everyone else comes in everyone gets settled. Everyone is begging Teddy and Olivia to share the name, but they refuse. I understand it, once you tell people the name they will say they don't like it and it makes you second guess. Nathan and I only talked about baby names once. We both liked similar names.
Everyone has a drink in hand and Nathan and I ask everyone to come to the living room to talk. My dad eyes me and I smile at him reassuring him it is good news. Nathan comes near me and wraps an arm around my waist.
"Okay, so we will make this quick," I say.
"Thank god," Ava says and everyone laughs. I hold up my middle finger at her.
"Nathan and I as you all know have been through it these past couple of weeks. While on the come up of this an oppurtunity to foster another child came up. Nathan and I both felt called to do it, so we have a new family member joining us later this week. His name is Henry and he is almost two. We don't know how long he will be with us, but are both very excited," I say. Everyone's face lights up.
"We are so happy for you guys," Berkley says and comes up and hugs us. Everyone is hugging us and ocngratulating us. My mom and dad hold me tight and tell me how proud they are. I am so happy they are my parents.
"This little guy is so lucky," Nana Moore says and I smile thanking her.
"Well Cheers to our new family member," my mom says and I smile and clink glasses with everyone. Claire comes up to me and Nate.
"He is so lucky, you guys are the best parents," she smiles and we both hug her.
"You'll always be our first baby," I say and she smiles.
We sit down for dinner and the talk is all about Henry and his favorite things. My parents are especially excited. Berkeley and Cole and Ava and Andrew say they want to babysit as much as possible.
It is so great to feel so supported. My family is genuinely excited for us. I am so excited for us. After dinner we eat the cake that my grandma made. It is so delicious. I sit with Claire and William.
"Pheebs, we will babysit too," Claire says and I smile.
"I think Henry would love that," I smile. "How have you guys been?" I ask.
"Great, Claire is going to come over tomorrow and We're going to play lacrosse," he says and I smile. Sounds like something Nathan and I would have done.
"Claire I didn't know you played," I say.
"Oh I don't," she says and I laugh. She is so funny.
"Oh I see," I smile. I watch as Nathan and Cole head outside. Cole is Berkeley's boyfriend. I wonder what that is about.
Ava comes over and sits. "So how long have you two been dating?" Ava asks. I smirk and look at her.
"What am I not allowed to ask," she says and I laugh.
"About a month right?" Andrew says and looks at Claire. She blushes the color of a stop sign and nods.
"That's so cute," Ava says.
"I remember the dating days don't you Pheebs," Ava says and I laugh.
"I only dated Nathan," I say and she smiles.
"I only dated Tyler and Andrew," she says and I smirk.
"Ethan, Jake, Sam," I say and she laughs.
"Okay whatever," she says and I smirk. The kids are laughing In front of us.
After talking to everyone for awhile longer I check my watch and see we should head out. Both Nate and I have work tomorrow and then we are going shopping to finish Henry's room and get him clothes.
I see Nate in the corner on his phone. "Hey you ready?" I ask.
"Yes," he says and I can see something is off.
"Okay, well Claire give us a hug. We will see you next Sunday?" I ask.
"Yes of course. With Henry," she says and I smile and nod.
I hug everyone else goodbye and Nathan and I head out. My dad tries to get us to stay longer but we can't. Once in the car I look over at Nate.
"You okay?" I ask.
"Yeah," he says and I frown.
"Babe," I say and he looks.
"I'm fine," he says and I nod.
The drive home is quiet. He is most definitely not fine. I try to think what could have happened. I wonder what Cole said.
When we get home Nathan heads into his closet and I follow him. "What?" He asks. Man he is in a mood.
"What happened at my parent's?" I ask. He turns and is shirtless just in his navy pants. Holy hell he is hot. My cheeks flush.
"I told you, nothing," he says and I walk over. I stand up on his bench he has in there and cup his cheeks. We are similar height now.
"You're lying Nathan Moore," I say and he finally cracks a smile.
"Okay, but come in our room. I don't want to have this conversation in my closet," he says and I smile. He finishes changing and I change into pajamas too.
I crawl into bed and sit with my legs crossed facing him. "What happened?" I ask.
"Cole asked for Berks hand in marriage," he says and I don't know what I was expecting but it wasn't that.
"How do you feel about that?" I ask.
"He loves her. I know that, but they've only been dating for a year and I don't know," Nathan sighs and I smile.
"I mean babe our case isn't normal," I say and he nods. Not everyone dates for 9 years.
"I know, I just feel bad for Berkeley. It shouldn't be me being asked for her hand and it shouldn't be me walking her down the aisle," he says and I nod. The timing isn't great with their dad in prison. But even if he wasn't they wouldn't want him there. My poor sweet Nathan.
"I know this is hard for you. I am so sorry you have to deal with this all," I say and rub the back of his neck. He smiles and leans over kissing me.
"So what did you say?" I ask.
"I said yes obviously," he says and I smile nodding.
"Well you are the best brother to her. She is lucky to have you," I say and he shrugs.
"We are all so lucky to have you," I say and smile.
"I love you baby," he says and I lean back while he kisses me.
We end up falling asleep and go in to work to work early.
(Monday)
I am in my office filing our paperwork. Henry is officially coming to our house Wednesday so tomorrow is my last day working full time for now. I am so excited. Nathan is meeting me in my office today and we are going shopping for his room.
We already had all the furniture moved out of his room. We painted it blue. We are doing a sailor theme because Henry's new obsession is boats.
Nathan walks in and I smile. "Hi babe," I say.
"Hi bee, how was your day?" He asks and sits in a chair in front of me.
"Great, how was yours?" I ask.
"Amazing," he says and I smile.
"Just let me finish this one thing and then I am good," I say typing on my computer.
"You're good-" Nathan is cut off by a knock at my office door. We both turn. I see the hot blonde intern following Nathan around. Jeez, we just can't get rid of her.
"Holly, what are you doing here?" Nathan asks. I can hear in his voice he isn't pleased.
"Dr. Jones said I could find you here, I forgot to give back a patient chart," she says and Nathan stands up.
"Thanks," Nathan says as she hands it to him.
"No problem doctor, is there anything else I can do for you?" She asks, batting her eyelashes and touching his forearm. This chick is flirting with him right in front of me.
"You can shut my door on your way out," I smile. Okay maybe that wasn't necessary. But don't flirt with my husband right in front of me.
"Will do. See you tomorrow doctor Moore," she says. She walks slowly out of the room and shuts the door.
"Phoebe," Nathan says. I hold my hands up in defense.
"Okay that was my bad but does she have to flirt with you right in front of me with her stupid perky boobs and great butt and somehow perfectly curled hair," I say and Nathan smiles comes over to me. He puts his hands on my shoulders.
"I. Only. Want. You," he says, placing a kiss on my lips between each word.
"And how can I even think about her ass when I have this one," he says and grabs my butt in his hand. I blush and kiss him.
"Okay, let's go," I say and he smiles.
We head out to pottery barn kids. It is a huge store. When we get there we ask for help finding a sailor themed room. The man showing us around is great. His name is Grant I think.
"We just got in this new boat bed. It looks like this, it is for kids ages 2 to 10," he says and we look. It is a bed in the shape of a boat. It is so stinking cute. Henry would DIE over that.
"We have to get that," I say and Nathan agrees.
We get that and a sailor lamp. We get him a night light and a dresser. My heart is heavy doing this as I walk past the cribs and baby items. We could have been doing this for our own baby.
We check out and head home. People are coming to build all of this tomorrow. Excited is an understatement. The room is going to look so good. When we get home it is dinner time. Nathan promised me he would make his famous spicy rigatoni. It is the best thing in the world.
I open a bottle of wine while he cooks and pours us both one. "Our last night as a family of 2," I say and he nods.
"You are right," he smiles, kissing me. I look down at my glass of wine twisting it. Ever since I saw the baby products at the pottery barn I have been feeling upset.
"What's going on in that head of yours?" Nathan asks and I smile.
"Nothing," I say.
"Lies," he says and flicks water on me. I laugh and take a sip of my wine.
"What gender do you think our baby would have been?" I ask him.
"Bee," he says coming over to me and wrapping me in his arms.
"I don't think anything good could come of this conversation," he says and I know he is right.
"What brought on these thoughts?" He asks.
"Being at the store today. Seeing the cribs and rocking chairs and changing tables," I say and he nods.
"It's so hard," he says and I nod. It is. There are no words to describe it.
"I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy," I say and he nods. He hugs me tightly and kisses my head.
"I'm sorry," I say and wipe the stray tears that fall.
"Never apologize for being upset," he says and goes back to cooking.
"We're going to have a family Bee, we already do think about the little man joining us tomorrow," he says and I nod.
"You are right," I say and smile. I walk over and sit on the counter next to him. I can't believe this is my life. I get to live with him. Him being the actual Greek god in front of me.
"You're staring," he says as he turns the heat down on the sauce. He comes over and puts his hands on either side of my legs and is eye to eye with me. Why is this position so hot?
Nathan starts kissing my neck and I open my legs so he can stand between them. I moan and Nathan smiles into my neck. "Insatiable," he says as he lifts my legs up under my thighs and tilts me back. I lay back on the counter as he slides off my shorts off.
He wastes no time lining himself up with me pressing inside of me. I gasp and close my eyes. He presses my legs back. I feel it so deep inside. I am crying out. His hand grips mine and I dig my nails into his arm.
As quickly as it starts I finish and he does soon after. He sleepily helps me sit up and I laugh. "So much for a clean counter," I say. Nathan smirks and kisses me.
I go and clean myself up changing into pajamas. I come back out and Nathan has composed himself and is back to cooking like nothing ever happened. I still don't know how he is mine. I am so lucky to have him.
We have a quiet dinner and talk about all that we are going to do with Henry.
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