A/N: I only own the OC.
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I was sitting on my front porch when my gate opened and I was surprised to see Cash. We were still best friends, but we hadn't really hung out in a long time. He smiled at me as he sat down next to me.
"Hi." he said and I chuckled as I handed him my drink and went to get another one. I got it and sat back down.
"I would have gotten it." he said and I waved it off.
"I saw the light still on and thought I would come say hi." he said.
"How was tonight?" I asked him and he nodded. I knew that tonight was probably a slower night for them, but business overall had picked up so no night was really bad in the summer.
"People like the dance with me and Charlotte." he said and I knew that he had been reluctant at first about it, but I was glad it was succeeding.
"Do you like it?" I asked him and he chuckled.
"I liked it when we did it." he said and I shook my head.
"Shut up, Cash." I said and he chuckled.
"You were good at it. You can always moonlight as a dancer. I know the owner if you are interested." he said and I started laughing.
"I will think about it." I said and he smirked.
We sat outside and talked until 3am. It was nice to catch up with Cash. He didn't mention Dexter, and I knew that it was still a sore topic for him given what had happened. I was glad that he and I were able to work past it because he really was my best friend. I went back inside and immediately feel asleep. I was so tired lately.
Dexter POV
I was with my Dad in Jacksonville today. He was meeting with investors and he wanted me there. I was more involved in the business and I knew that is how he wanted it. My brother could have cared less so he wasn't even involved. He barely even saw our parents.
"I want you and Jodi to have dinner with me and your stepmom in a few nights." he said and I pursed my lips. He knew how I felt about his second wife.
"Dad..." I was saying and he cut me off.
"You are an adult, so act like it. Harry's at 7pm in 3 nights." he said and I nodded. I knew that there was no point in arguing. I texted Jodi about it and went back into the meetings. I had been texting Jodi on and off all day. She told me she wasn't feeling the greatest so I told her to come over tonight and I would make dinner. She agreed.
"You really love her." Dad commented later in the day as I was texting Jodi again.
"Yes." I said and he sighed.
"I will give her the ring." he said and I looked surprised. My brother and I both had heirloom vintage rings given to us by our grandmother when she passed to give to our future wives. My brothers was a sapphire, and mine was an emerald. Dad had refused to give me and the ring for Christi... and he had been right.
"I will let you know." I finally said and he chuckled.
Jodi POV
I was sitting at Becky's that afternoon. Seth had taken Roux to the park and Becky wanted some girl time.
"Are you ok?" she asked me as I sat there half asleep.
"I don't feel great." I said and she nodded.
"Honestly, you don't look it." she said and I smirked.
"I'm having bad cramps." I said and she nodded.
"I'll be back." I said and stood up, but when I did I felt a lot of wetness. I looked down and my jeans were starting to be saturated in blood. I looked at Becky who immediately threw me a black blanket and grabbed both our bags. She helped me get to the car and took me straight to the hospital. I was taken back quickly and Becky was with me as she was my sister.
"Jodi, are you pregnant?" Becky asked me after we got into a room and I sighed.
"I found out about 3 weeks ago." I said and she was surprised.
"Have you told Dexter?" she asked me and I shook my head no.
"I didn't know how he would take it." I admitted and she sat beside me and hugged me. They gave me scrubs to change into and I had so many test... it was confirmed that I had a miscarriage. I was glad that Becky was with me.
Dexter POV
I had been texting Jodi and she wasn't answering. I was starting to get worried when I pulled up to her house and she still wasn't at home. I knew that she had been with Becky so I called Becky.
Hello~ Becky
Hey, it's Dexter... is Jodi still with you?
Yes, there has been a bit of an issue. I am going to bring her home shortly, but her car is still at my place. ~ Becky
Is she ok?
Yes... but Dexter, be nice tonight. ~ Becky
What? I am always nice.
I will have her home soon.~ Becky
She hung up and I found that really weird. I couldn't help but feel something is off. I started dinner since Becky said they would be home soon. I was standing in the kitchen when I heard Becky calling my name.
"Can you help me get Jodi inside?" she asked me and I chuckled... they must have gone drinking. I walked out with Becky, and could see Jodi in her car.
"Dexter, she's been at the hospital... she is fine, but you need to let her talk to you when she's ready." Becky said to me and I instantly got alarmed that Jodi had been in the hospital. I nodded and carefully opened the door. Jodi looked visibly upset as I picked her up bridal style. Becky followed me in with Jodi's stuff before leaving us alone.
"Princess, what happened?" I asked her as I sat on the couch with her in my arms. She started to sob into my shirt as I held her.
"What ever is it we can fix it." I said as I felt her body shake.
"You will hate me." she sobbed and I kissed her forehead.
"No, I won't. I promise." I said and she looked up at me with tears still streaming out of her eyes.
"I had a miscarriage." she mumbled into my shoulder and it took me a second to process what she had said. A miscarriage... she was pregnant?
