Chapter 44
(Phoebe's POV)
I am 11 weeks pregnant and heading to the doctor right now. I am meeting Nathan there because he was just at work. Henry is staying with Berkeley while we go. I am super nervous to see how everything is. I have made it past when I did my last pregnancy so I am hopeful.
The baby has been making me very sick. I throw up at least once a day. It could be worse and I am just happy that the baby is staying. Christmas eve is this weekend. After we go to the doctor we are going to target and getting Henry's presents from Santa. We have been talking about Santa and reading books to him so he is very excited. I am not sure if he understands the concept yet, but on Christmas day he'll love it.
When I get to Dr. Greene's office I sign in and sit down. I have gained 3 pounds. I have been weighing myself and waiting for the weight gain. That could be the extra food I have been eating, but I tell myself it is the baby.
The door opens and I see Nathan. He is in his scrubs, but has his coat on over them. He looks stunning as usual. The other thing that I have noticed recently is how high my sex drive is. Nathan thinks I am crazy.
"Hi baby," I say and kiss him as he sits next to me.
"Hi, Bee. Did you get off alright?" He asks and I nod.
"Henry was very excited to see Berkeley," I say and he smiles.
"Phoebe," the nurse calls and I stand up. Nathan puts his hand at the small of my back and we follow the nurse. She takes my weight and my blood pressure. They also need me to check my pee to see my sugar levels. The nurse hands me a cup and tells me I can leave it outside the door when I am done.
"Have fun," Nathan says and I smirk. I head to the bathroom and take care of what I need to do. I wash my hands and leave the urine sample for them.
When I come back in, the nurse tells me to wait for Dr. Greene. "Hey no transvaginal ultrasound this time," Nathan says and I reach over high fiving him. He laughs and shakes his head.
"Hello Moore's how are we?" Dr. Greene says as she walks in.
"Great, how are you?" I ask.
"Well thanks," she says and opens up my chart.
"Okay, I see you have been having some morning sickness and breast tenderness, any other symptoms you have been having?" she asks.
"Not that I can think of," I say. She nods and smiles.
"Well, lay back for me and lift up your shirt," she says and Nathan stands placing one hand on my head and the other holds my hand.
"This might be a little cold," she says and rubs the gel on my belly. She moves the wand around and our eyes are locked on the black and white screen. Nathan is rubbing my head soothingly. I look up at him and he smiles at me.
"Well, this is your baby, I can confirm there is just one in there," she says and I laugh. I can't imagine having twins. Nathan is smiling proudly at the screen.
"And actually you are measuring further along than I thought," she says and I smile. Tears of happiness brim my eyes. "I am going to pin you at 12 weeks," she says and I smile. We made it through the first trimester.
"I am now making your due date July 12th," she says and the nurse writes that down.
"Here you can see the head, and here is the spine," she says and my eyes are glued to the screen. It is so crazy that just last time the baby was a little nugget.
"Here is the arms," she says and I am fully crying now. Nathan leans down and kisses my head. He is absolutely ecstatic. A thumping sound comes through and we know it is the baby's heartbeat.
"Moore's I am happy to report that you have a very healthy baby on your hands," she says and I sit up and hug Nathan.
"Thank you Dr. Greene," I say and she smiles patting my hand.
"Of course, dear. Haley is going to get you all checked out and then bring in your sonograms. I want to see you at 16 weeks," she says and I nod. We get to see the baby again in a month.
We get our ultrasound pictures and head out. I drive with Nathan to Target and on the way there we are talking all things baby. "We get to tell people now," I say and Nathan smiles.
"How do you want to do it?" Nathan asks.
"I think we should tell our parents separately then everyone else together on Christmas," I say.
"I agree parents should know beforehand," he says.
"What time is Claire coming over?" I ask Nathan.
"Last time we texted it was going to be around 6," he says and I nod. Claire's school does a fundraiser dance where the kids bring their parents and Claire asked Nathan if he wanted to go. I think he is more excited than she is.
"Henry will be excited to see her," I say and he nods.
"He gets excited about anyone that walks through the door," he says and I nod laughing.
"Have you heard anything from Lia?" Nathan asks.
"Our papers are still being processed, I am trying not to think about it," I say and he nods outting his hand on my leg. We pull into the Target parking lot and head inside. We first head to the toy section. We walk past the baby toys, but Nathan stops and picks up a stuffed animal. It is a little bear.
"Cute, I don't know how it would look on your side of the bed though," I say and tease him. He laughs and comes over.
"It just reminds me of the bear I had throughout my childhood," he says.
"The one that is in the drawer in your nightstand," I say and Nathan laughs. He thinks I don't know.
"Let's get it," I say and grab it. It is a grey little bear that is so soft.
"Grey is the color of the nursery, so it all works out," I say and he smiles kissing my head.
We head into the toy section. Nathan is pressing all the buttons on the toys. It is like having a child with me. We get Henry a monster truck. We also get him Play Dough and some race tracks. Our big gift to him is the train track table. It is huge and he can climb under and stand in the middle of it.
"What about this?" Nathan asks. He holds up a lego set that builds a dinosaur. I know Nathan just wants to build it. He loves projects like that. Henry and Nathan could do it together.
"Yes, that is cute," I say and he puts it in. We get Henry a new monster bathrobe that when he flips the hood up there are pretend sharp teeth that come down.
We check out and head home. We keep the presents in the trunk of Nathan's car. I get out and head to the elevator with Nathan. "You look gorgeous," he says and I smile up at him.
"Mhm," I say and shake my head.
"You do," he says and Kisses my head. I don't know how I ever got so lucky. He makes me feel so loved and special all the time.
When the elevator doors open, it is quiet. I check my watch and see Henry is down for a nap. "Hey B," Nathan says and hugs Berk.
"Hi guys, how was playing Santa?" she asks. She just thinks we went to Target and lunch.
"It was good, how was Henry?" I ask.
"Amazing as always. That little guy has energy like I have never seen before. We did some painting on the patio, it is drying out there now," she says and I smile.
"When I asked who he was going to give it to he said Bub," she says and we laugh. Not shocking, Henry adores my dad.
"What do you guys have planned the rest of the night?" she asks.
"I am going to Claire's school dance, what about you" Nathan says.
"Oh how fun, you'll have to send us pictures. I am doing some wedding planning and then drinking some wine. Cole is out of town for the week," she says and I nod remembering her saying that.
"Do you want to stay here?" Nathan asks. I smile at how protective he is of her. God bless this baby if it is a girl.
"Nathan, I'm 24 years old," she says. He smiles and puts his hands up in defense.
"Okay, well I will let you two get on with the rest of your days. Have fun tonight Nate, love you both," she says and we hug her then let her out.
"I am exhausted," I say and Nathan smiles.
"Go lay down baby. I will get you when Henry wakes up," he says and I smile.
"Are you sure?" I ask.
"Absolutely, go," he says and I smile.
I head into our bedroom and strip down and put one of Nathan's tshirts and sweats on. I climb into bed and close the blinds. I am out like a light.
"Bee, Bee Bee Bee," I hear and open my eyes to Henry cvrawling on top of me. I laugh and see that it is dark out. What the heck? I look and see that I slept until 5:30.
"Oh my gosh, I didn't mean to sleep that late," I say and Nathan laughs and comes over to me.
"Babe, don't worry. I have the pizza ordered and I am putting on Toy Story in here. Just lay low while I get ready," Nathan says and I smile. Henry lays next to me and watches the movie that Nathan just started.
"Thank you," I smile and he leans down kissing me then kisses my belly. I smile at him and watch as he goes to get ready for tonight. I run my hand through Henry's hair and watch his little face light up as Woody appears on the screen. He loves this movie.
"Woody," Henry says and laughs as we watch. He has his head rested on my belly and his arm wrapped around me. I tickle his back and he is in heaven. I love when he is cuddly.
We watch the movie and I hear Nathan shuffling around and getting ready. Henry is glued to the screen. Nathan leans his head in and says the pizza is here. He is in a suit and looks so good. I stand up and pause the movie. I put Henry on my hip and head into the kitchen.
"You look edible," I say and kiss Nathan. He smiles and kisses me back.
"Thank you baby, now eat," he says and gives Henry and I each a slice of pizza.
"Nate pway," Henry says as he eats.
"Buddy, I have to go with Cece tonight," Nathan says and bends down to his level.
"Pway Cece," Henry says and gets the biggest smile. Henry calls Claire Cece.
"Not tonight, you get to play with Beebee," Nathan says. Henry accepts that answer and keeps eating. All of a sudden there is a knock at the door. Claire walks in and I almost don't recognize her.
Claire has her hair down and curled. She is in a green silk dress. She looks absolutely stunning. She is wearing nude heels and has a small clutch in her hands. "Wow," I say and she smiles.
"You look beautiful," I say and hug her.
"Cece," Henry yells and runs over to her. I catch him and wipe his hands and mouth before he goes over to her. She bends down and hugs him. I laugh as Henry is taking all the attention in.
"Cece krincess?" he asks and we all die. He is asking if she is a princess. He calls then krincesses.
"She looks like one doesn't she bud," Nathan says. Claire is blushing and gives us each a hug.
"How have you been?" I ask her. Henry goes back to eat his pizza.
"Great, how about you guys?" She asks.
"Awesome, we heard you and Susan are coming to Christmas," I say.
"Yes, we are both so excited. Thank you for inviting us," she says and we smile.
"Of course," I say.
"Well, I want pictures before you guys go," I say. I take pictures of Nathan and Claire, then Henry and Claire, then all three of them. That is definitely my new wallpaper for my phone.
"Do you guys want food before you go we have pizza," I say.
"They have food there and if it is not good we can just stop at McDonalds," Claire says and we laugh.
"Okay have so much fun," I say. I give Nathan a kiss and Claire a hug.
"Say bye bye Hen," I say and Henry waves to them both. He blows them kisses and it is so cute.
When they actually leave Henry looks at me and starts to cry. "No bye," he says. I pull him to my chest and hold him. He feels left out. Poor guy.
"Hey, it is okay. We can play here," I say and Henry pulls back wiping his eyes.
"Do you wanna bring your buzz and woody in the big bed and we can watch Toy Story," I ask him. He smiles and nods. He runs to get his buzz and woody and I finish cleaning up dinner.
We walk into our bedroom, I lift Henry up on the bed and he climbs under the covers. He calls our bed the big bed and he loves laying in it. He cuddles into me and I play the movie. As I am running my hands through his hair I feel him drifting off.
Henry and I both end up falling asleep as the movie plays. His little snores fill the room. He is cuddled into my side and I am holding him. This is where I am most at peace.
All of a sudden I hear shouting and shoot up. Henry gets startled and cuddles into me. It is Sawyer. I put Henry on my hip and run out. I see Sawyer and two other security guards. "Phoebe follow Grant now," Sawyer says. I have Henry and the baby in my belly. I don't even question it. I run out into the elevator with Grant. Henry is crying on my hip.
"What is going on?" I ask Grant. He is the security from downstairs.
"Mrs. Moore we need to get you out of here safely," he says we go down the lobby of Escala. I am barefoot in Nathans boxer's and one of his tshirts with no bra. Henry is in his pajamas.
"Shhh it is okay baby," I say to Henry.
I am freaking out. What could possibly be going on. In the front there is a car waiting and he opens the door for us. Henry is still screaming and crying. He gets in and waits for me to have Henry buckled then drives off.
"Grant," I say as I buckle myself.
"A man came into the lobby dressed as a UPS worker, he had a packaged addressed to you and was asking to deliver it because he needed a signature. We told him we would sign and then give it to you. When we told him that he hopped over the gate and got into the elevator. We followed him quickly and paged Sawyer. We are searching the building for him now," he says and my heart drops.
"Who was it?" I ask.
"We don't know. I have never seen him before," he says and I am rubbing Henry's head soothingly.
"The police are on their way," Grant says and I nod. My heart is in my stomach. I look at Henry and sigh. He is drifting off to sleep.
"Where are you taking us?" I ask.
"Sawyer directed me to go to your parents, Mrs. Moore," he says and I nod.
When we pull up to my house both my parents are outside in the cold waiting. Henry is asleep. I get out and my dad takes me in his arms. "Bubs," he says and I shake my head.
"I am okay, Dad. I promise," I say and he nods holding my face in his hands.
"Taylor and the team are on their way there now. We have Tucker and CJ watching the house," he says and I nod.
"Oh baby," my mom says and hugs me. I am sure my parents were terrified to hear what happened.
"Is Henry in there?" My mom asks.
"Yeah, I'll," My dad cuts me off.
"I will get him," my dad says and I nod. I open the car door and watch as my dad carefully lifts Henry onto his chest. He holds him as we go inside.
"I am going to put him down. Gail made some tea, why don't you guys go sit," my dad says quietly to not wake Henry. We nod and my mom takes me in the kitchen as my dad heads upstairs.
"I am so sorry this is happening," my mom says and shakes her head.
"It is okay," I say and she pats my hand.
"I am just confused who would do something like this. What did they want?" I ask and my mom nods.
"I don't know, Pheebs. I wish I had the answers for you," she says. I look down at my phone and see Nathan is calling me.
I step into the other room and answer it. "Bee, baby I am on my way to our place. Stay with your parents and I will be there soon.
"Nathan no, do not go there. We don't know what they wanted. Come to my parents," I say getting worried.
"Baby, I will be fine. I love you so much. I will talk to you soon," he says and before I can say no he hangs up. I shake my head and now am worried sick about Nathan. I tell my mom and she smiles.
"Sounds like your father, don't worry Pheebs. The whole security team is there. They won't let Nathan do anything dangerous," My mom says and I feel a hand on my shoulder. I turn to see my dad.
"Bubs, how are you feeling?" he asks and I shrug.
"Nathan is insisting on going to our place," I say and am feeling sick. I am so nervous.
"He'll be okay," my dad says and I nod.
"Did Henry get down okay?" I ask.
"He didn't even flinch," my dad says and I nod. Sounds like Henry. When he is asleep he is out.
I sit with my parents in silence. I am so worried about Nathan and our house. I put my hand over my small barely there bump and rub it.
"Does your stomach hurt?" My dad asks and I pull my hand away. I forgot they do not know.
"A little bit," I play it off and my dad hugs me tightly.
"I am sorry, Bubs," he says and I shake my head.
"Dad there is nothing you could have done," I say and he shakes his head.
"Well everyone needs sleep here. Phoebe you are staying here. We have the house guarded, do not worry," my mom says.
"Okay," I say. I am exhausted and feeling very anxious.
"I love you, Bubs," my dad says as he hugs me goodnight.
"I love you too," I say and hug him back. After I bid my mom goodnight I head upstairs. I climb into the guest bed and lay on my side. I check my phone and sigh. It is after midnight now.
I text Nathan. *Please come to my parents. I am worried about you.*
No response.
My heart is pounding. I toss and turn until finally I find sleep. It is uneasy sleep.
I wake up to the sound of the door. I open my eyes and see Nathan. The clock displays 2 am. I quickly sit up and run to Nathan. "Bee," he says as he catches me in his arms. I start to cry. All my anxiety floods out.
"Hey, hey, don't cry," Nathan says. He holds me tightly kissing my head.
"I was so scared," I say and Nathan nods. He leads up to the bed and sits down. I turn on the small lamp. Nathan uses his thumb to dry my eyes.
"I'm here," he says and pulls me back in his chest. The stress and the baby are making me so emotional.
"What happened?" I ask.
"They found the guy hiding. It was some crazy guy off the street who found the package and was going to try and rob us," he says and I shake my head. There is some relief that this was premeditated.
"He is going to jail," Nathan says and I nod.
"I hate that you went there," I say and look at Nathan. He looks at me and wipes a tear away.
"I know, I am sorry, I wanted to make sure it was safe. We are upping security," Nathan says and I nod.
"We're all safe, all four of us," Nathan says and leans down kissing my belly.
"You're probably exhausted," I say. He is still in his suit. I undo his tie and slide it off.
"I'm okay," he says, but I can hear in his voice how exhausted he is. I undo his shirt and slide it off along with his suit Jack. He is left shirtless. I undo his pants and he takes them off so he is just in his boxers. If we weren't in this situation I would jump his bones. We both need sleep though.
We get under the covers and Nathan turns off the light. He wraps both arms around me and holds me tightly to him.
"I love you Bee," he says.
I love you more," I say.