After spending Monday with Caleb and confirming that he was just dealing with a common cold, Hanna headed back to New York City on Tuesday morning, planning to stay there for a couple of days.

Now, on Wednesday afternoon, she finds herself still at the hotel where she stayed, enjoying a decaf at the lounge after checking out from her room. As she scrolls through Instagram, her phone rings.

Hanna "Hey, mom! What's up?"

Ashley "Hi, listen, a huge package just arrived under your name at the Radley. Should I accept it? Do I sign the receipt?"

Hanna "Oh, yes, mom, please. I'm sorry, I completely forgot to tell you. It's a baby stroller I bought yesterday. I asked them to deliver it there because I'm still in New York, and Caleb's schedule was a bit of a mess today."

Ashley "Okay, don't worry." She answers on the phone. "This way, please." She tells the delivery guy then, showing the way to her office. "So, you're back in New York already? I thought you wouldn't go back so soon now that Caleb just got back from LA." She continues her conversation with Hanna.

Hanna "Yeah, but I just had too many things to take care of here, and Caleb came back with a cold, so he's been trying to keep his distance from me to avoid passing it on. Anyway, I'm coming back tonight."

Ashley "Oh, is he feeling alright?" She asks, as the delivery guy places the large box by the corner of her office.

Hanna "Yeah, it's just a cold. If not for that, I wouldn't have left him on his own. He was feeling better today anyway. We texted this morning, and he told me he would go back to the office today and also stop by the paint store. He's painting the baby's room this weekend."

Ashley "Thank you very much. Have a nice day!" She tells the guy while tipping him, before he leaves her office. "Oh, that's great, Han! Did the furniture arrive already?" She asks while closing the door and then goes to sit at her desk.

Hanna "Yeah, it arrived on Monday. Our living room is full of boxes." She chuckles. "Like when I used to have fabric and stuff delivered to your place, remember?"

Ashley smiles, rolling her eyes. "Yeah, I still have that image very clear in my mind."

Hanna "And the bed linen also arrived, so I hope we can start setting everything up as soon as the paint dries… I'm running out of space to store things. Do you mind keeping the stroller at your place for a few days?"

Ashely "Sure, don't worry. Did you ask Caleb about all those boxes in the attic, though? Did he know about them?"

Hanna "Yeah, but… Um… He's not sure what's in those boxes, and… Well, it doesn't matter, we're just leaving them up there, I guess."

Ashley "Why doesn't he just take a look? He could find interesting things in there… I'm sure there must be a lot of family memories packed in those boxes."

Hanna "You know him, mom. He's always refused to find out more about his past. I even offered to go with him to the state's vital records office to see if they have some information about his father, but he doesn't want to. I brought up those boxes the other day, and he asked me not to go through them, so, as much as I'm intrigued and curious, I won't. And I can't bring up the matter again. It's up to him if someday he decides to learn more about himself. He knows I'm here for him when he does."

Ashley nods. "I understand, but… he's such a good guy, so kind. I'm just saying, maybe he has more family, and what if he's missing out on things, and-"

Hanna "I know, mom. I've thought about that too. But it's ultimately Caleb's decision. He's been through a lot, and I respect his wishes. If he ever wants to explore his past or those boxes, I'll support him every step of the way. But for now, we'll just focus on our present and our own little family… Anyway, we've decided on the baby's name. Wanna know it?" She grins.

Ashley "Of course, I'd love to know the baby's name! I've been waiting for this moment. Tell me everything!"

Hanna chuckles, hearing Ashley's excitement through the phone. "We are naming our girl… Hallie. What do you think?"

Ashley "Oh, Han! It's such a cute name! And it starts just like yours!"

Hanna chuckles again. "Yes, it starts like my name. So, you like it?" She simply responds, as there's no way she's telling her mom the whole story about why they've decided on that name and the fact that it starts just like her own name because yes, that's the 'Ha' to 'Haleb.'

Ashley "I love it, honey. It's a very sweet name."

Hanna "Oh, mom, I gotta go now. Leo and his husband just showed up here with a bunch of dresses I have to take back to Rosewood, I'll see you any of these days. Take care!"

Ashley "You take care of yourself and Hallie." She smiles. "Drive safe, baby. Bye!"

Hanna "Bye, mom!"

/

That evening, well into the night.

Hanna "Hey! I'm home!" She yells as she walks through the front door with her suitcase. "Caleb? Chocolate?" She calls out, noticing no one is there to greet her.

Receiving no response, Hanna leaves her suitcase by the door and returns to her car to start unloading the garment bags containing some dresses she brought from the New York workshop for the Rosewood store. It takes her several trips to finish, and she places them on top of the large boxes already scattered throughout the living room, some even on the couch.

Despite having showered that morning, Hanna decides to take another refreshing shower to unwind after her long busy day. Tying her hair up in a bun, she steps into the warm shower and lets the water cascade down her back, relaxing.

A few minutes later, as she turns off the water after exfoliating, she hears noises coming from the bedroom.

Hanna "Caleb?" She asks, pushing aside the curtains while wrapping herself in a towel.

Caleb "Hey!" He says, entering the bathroom with a grin.

Hanna grins back, stepping out of the shower.

Chocolate shows up, completely excited, and pushes Caleb aside to greet Hanna.

Hanna laughs. "Hi, buddy!" She tries to pet his head while holding her towel with her other hand.

Chocolate barks happily, wagging his tail.

Hanna "Yes, I missed you too. So much." She says, still stroking him. "Where were you two?" She asks Chocolate, then looks up at Caleb.

Caleb "At Jason's."

Hanna "Oh, you've been spending a lot of time with him lately."

Caleb shrugs. "Well, he's the only one of my friends that is still single, so..." He replies, approaching Hanna. "He's always up for a couple of beers."

Hanna stops caressing Chocolate. "I thought he was seeing someone." She comments while untying her hair as Caleb places his hands on her hips.

Caleb shakes his head. "Just fooling around." He says, leaning in for a kiss.

Hanna, still holding her towel with one hand, cups his face with the other as she responds to his kiss.

Caleb's hands move down to her butt, accidentally pulling her towel down a bit, exposing her chest.

Hanna chuckles against his lips and tries to fix it.

Caleb "Just let it drop." He whispers, squeezing her butt cheeks through the towel before intentionally pulling from the hem of it.

Hanna releases her grip on the towel, letting it fall to the floor and wrapping her arm around his neck.

Caleb "Much better." He says, wrapping both arms around her waist as they continue kissing, more eagerly now.

Hanna breaks the kiss a few moments later to start unbuttoning his shirt, and as she does, Caleb takes care of his belt. Once they're both done, he swiftly removes his shirt, tossing it aside, before kicking off his shoes and getting rid of his jeans along with his boxers.

Hanna chuckles. "Someone's in a hurry." She comments amusedly as Caleb takes off his socks too.

Caleb "After all those days, Han..." He says, making eye contact with her and wrapping one arm around her waist before kissing her passionately once more. "I'm horny as hell." He adds, guiding one of Hanna's hands to his erection.

Hanna "I'd be happy to help with that..." She whispers, grabbing him with both hands to give him some real pleasure.

/

Some minutes later, they head for the bedroom.

Hanna "Is Chocolate in his bed?"

Caleb "I've no idea." He says, pulling down the covers and piling up a couple of pillows before lying down in bed.

Hanna "I'll check."

Caleb "Come on, Han. He's not here, that's what matters, isn't it?" He protests.

Hanna peeks out the door and confirms that the dog is indeed in his bed. Then, she closes it carefully and heads for the bed.

Hanna "You're really in a hurry, aren't you?" She asks, climbing onto the bed and straddling him.

Caleb nods, his eyes scanning her body. "Aren't you too? Didn't you miss me this way too?" He asks back, reaching out with one hand and rubbing her most sensitive part with his fingers. "You seem pretty turned on to me too." He adds, continuing with his movements, up and down along her entrance. "I can feel it."

Hanna "Uh huh…" She says, shutting her eyes.

Caleb "Do you want me here?" He asks, sliding his fingers inside her.

Hanna moans softly.

Caleb "Do you?" He asks again, pumping them in and out.

Hanna opens her eyes and looks at him before answering. "Yes, I do. Very much."

Caleb grins, taking his fingers out and then taking his hand to his mouth to lick them. "Yeah, you taste like it."

Hanna "Gosh, you're driving me crazy."

She tries to lean in for a kiss, but that's a bit complicated due to her baby bump, so Caleb sits up a little too and meets her halfway to connect their mouths again.

After sharing that demanding French kiss, Hanna straightens up, positioning herself, getting ready for the much-awaited moment. Caleb's hands find their place on her hips as she takes him in one hand and then carefully lowers her hips, slowly sliding herself around him.

Caleb notices her slight frown as she gets him fully inside. "You okay?"

Hanna nods. "Just need a moment to adjust…"

Caleb nods back. As Hanna takes a moment for herself, he takes a moment to admire her as well. She looks so hot to him, sitting on top of him, with her baby bump and her amazing breasts on full display. He can't help moving his hands to her breasts and giving them a soft massage.

Hanna places her hands on top of his, enjoying his very gentle touch. Very slowly, she starts with hip movements, and as she does, her frown reappears again.

Caleb "What's up? Does it hurt or something?" He asks, noticing her expression once more.

Hanna "No… it's… more like a weird sensation… I feel like pressure…" She explains, continuing with her slow moves, trying to figure out what's going on.

Caleb "Stop, then." He says, releasing her breasts and moving his hands back to her hips, encouraging her to cease her thrusting. "Need some more… foreplay, maybe?"

Hanna shakes her head, stopping her moves and sliding out. "It's not that." She says, feeling a bit frustrated already.

Caleb "Wanna try another position?" He suggests.

Hanna nods. "Yeah, that might help." She agrees, getting off him and moving to sit on the bed.

Caleb sits up and cupping her face with his hands, he gives her another kiss, a more loving one now. He captures her lips with some delicacy and Hanna rests her arms on his shoulders, melting into that kiss.

Hanna "It is true that I missed sex with you, but… I missed your kisses so much more." She suddenly confesses, resting her forehead against his, with her eyes closed. "I hated that you caught a cold right after your trip."

Caleb smiles.

Hanna releases him and grabs a couple of pillows, supporting herself on her knees and elbows, she rests her belly on them.

Caleb positions himself behind her. "Let me know if anything feels off, okay?"

Hanna "Uh huh. Just take it slow."

Caleb "Of course, babe." He leans forward to place more kisses on her back.

And soon enough, Hanna feels him again, but this time, it actually feels good. His movements are very gentle and not so deep.

Caleb "So?" He asks, keeping one hand on her hip and rubbing her lower back with the other.

Hanna "Feels good, baby." She answers, arching her back slightly for a better angle. "Go a bit harder." She requests.

Caleb, much more relaxed now, bites his bottom lip and closes his eyes for a moment, allowing himself to enjoy the pleasure as well. He doesn't speed up his pace just yet though, wanting to still be careful.

Hanna "Please, babe, go harder." She asks again after a couple of minutes.

Caleb "You sure?"

Hanna "Yeah, I'm fine."

Caleb "Okay, but please, let me know if anything feels off." He asks again, increasing his speed and depth.

Hanna "Oh my god… right there, baby." She says between some soft moans.

Those words from her, along with those sweet sounds from her mouth, are the last confirmation he needed to feel completely at ease and let go of himself.

Caleb "That's it, Han, let me hear you, please."

Hanna "Mmm… Caleb." She says, just to please him. "Caleb…"

Caleb "Damn, you feel so good."

Stopping the talking, only their soft sounds of pleasure fill the room as they enjoy themselves for a few more minutes. The perfect pace, angle, and, more importantly, their perfect connection, as always, take them to their peaks shortly after.

When Caleb moves away from her, Hanna sits up and places the pillows back over the top of the bed. She lies down again, this time on her side, closing her eyes in a complete peaceful state of mind after just reaching climax. Caleb lies down facing her, his breathing still heavy when he moves closer to Hanna to give her another kiss. Hanna takes her hand to his face, kissing him back.

Hanna chuckles. "What are you doing?" She suddenly breaks the kiss and asks after feeling his hand touching her between her legs again. She reaches down and gently pushes it away.

Caleb looks at her puzzled. "Didn't want to leave you unfinished…"

Hanna smiles at him, tenderly. "I already did, don't worry."

Caleb "Oh, really?" He asks, a bit surprised. "I didn't even notice, I'm sorry… I guess I was just too focused on myself and… that pretty hot view of your ass…" He smirks.

Hanna chuckles. "Let's try this position more often."

Caleb places a tender kiss on her forehead. "I'm glad you enjoyed it."

Hanna wraps her arms around his neck, hugging him as tight as her baby bump allows her. "I missed you so much. You owe me a bunch of kisses."

Caleb "I better start paying my debt right this moment, then." He whispers, already brushing his lips against hers.

Hanna happily kisses him back, slowly and tenderly, pressing their lips together in perfect sync. A few licks are also involved, as well as some tongue caresses.

Hanna "You can also kiss my neck a little, you know?" She says, pulling back a little and shooting him a smile.

Caleb smiles back and complies, burying his face against her neck, he starts giving her the sweetest kisses all over her skin. "Why do you always smell so good?" He comments, inhaling against her.

Hanna chuckles. "I just took a shower."

Caleb "Yeah, but we just had sex."

Hanna "Well, you did all the work yourself, so…" She says, scratching his hair as he continues with his romantic kisses that feel so good, even more when he traces her collarbone, placing those kisses all along it. "Anyway, you smell very good too." She moves her hands to his shoulders, brushing her fingernails gently against his warm skin.

Caleb lowers himself a little and can't help planting some kisses on her breasts as well, but they aren't hot kisses like the ones he gives her while having sex or before it, they are just tender kisses. And then, he goes even lower again.

Caleb "I owe this little one some kisses too, don't I?"

Hanna "Uh huh, you do."

Caleb "Hi, Hallie!" He says, in a very tender tone, before planting a noisy kiss against Hanna's belly. "Aren't you going to say hi to me tonight either? I miss you." He asks, rubbing his hand against the side of the baby bump.

Hanna "Hey, Hallie! Daddy wants to say hi…" She starts rubbing her belly as well.

Caleb "Seems like she has no intention of showing up today."

Hanna smiles. "She was moving a little this morning, but just a bit."

Caleb "Oh, I missed out again… I'll have to start going to New York with you, to be there when my little tadpole decides to show up."

Hanna chuckles. "She won't show up if you keep calling her that… Anyway, you can come with us next week if you want."

Caleb "Are you leaving again for more than just one day?"

Hanna nods.

Caleb goes back up and rests his head back on his pillow, facing her. His eyes fixed on her, as if waiting for her to elaborate on the matter.

Hanna "Remember the article they want to publish about me and my brand in that magazine?"

Caleb "Yeah."

Hanna "We're having a photoshoot here at my Rosewood store on Friday. They want to mention the beginnings of my brand here. But they also need to do another shoot at their studio in New York with models wearing my designs and more pictures of me, and such. That'll take up a whole day. Plus, Leo and I also have to define some things for the fashion show… Things like lighting, what will be displayed on the giant screens while the models showcase my designs, and the background music. There's so much to consider. We have upcoming meetings with the show organizers in the following weeks, so we need to have clear ideas of what we want to discuss. That's another day of work there. So yes, I'll need to be in New York for at least two days next week too."

Caleb "Okay. Do you know what days you'll be there? I'll see if I can move some things and go with you."

Hanna smiles at him. "The photoshoot in New York is on Wednesday, so I can either go there Tuesday and Wednesday, or Wednesday and Thursday. You just let me know what suits you best."

Caleb nods. "I'll let you know tomorrow." He takes his hand to her face and starts rubbing his thumb against her cheek.

Hanna "Thanks, baby." She takes his hand and places a tender kiss on it before sitting up. "I need to pee." She says, getting up from the bed.

/

Next day.

As Hanna gradually awakens to the morning light filtering through the curtains, she feels a stirring in her abdomen. Slowly coming to her senses, she recognizes the familiar sensation of her baby girl moving inside her. A smile lights up her face as she places her hand on her belly, feeling the gentle movements.

After checking the time on her phone, she looks at Caleb, who is still peacefully asleep next to her, very comfy on his side, his relaxed face resting on his pillow, his cheek smashed against it.

Hanna reaches out for his numb arm, gently taking his hand and placing it on her belly. Seeing that he doesn't even move a muscle and that his sleep remains just as deep, she moves closer and pecks his lips, pulling back to look at him right after.

Caleb "Han…" He mumbles, still half-asleep, his eyes shut as Hanna presses another kiss, this time on his jawline.

Hanna "Hey, wake up…" She whispers to him, despite the early hour and the fact that they could sleep for at least another hour before starting their days.

Caleb "What's up?" He asks, his voice sleepy, his eyes still closed, as Hanna presses his hand harder against her baby bump.

Hanna "Hallie has finally decided to say hi to you… At 6 a.m. in the morning." She adds, amused.

Caleb "Oh, why so early, little one?" He murmurs, shifting in bed to draw closer to Hanna. Half-lying on his side and half on his stomach, he nestles against her, his face burying in the crook of her neck. With a gentle maneuver, his leg settles between hers, enveloping her in a comforting embrace, his palm still against her belly. In this half-awake state, he tries to focus and feel the baby. "There she is!" he says against Hanna's neck after a few seconds.

Hanna smiles and takes both her hands to Caleb's head, stroking his hair softly as he keeps his hand stuck against her pregnant belly. They remain silent, and she only knows that he hasn't fallen back asleep because he keeps brushing his fingers on her skin and moving his hand a little, following their daughter's movements.

Caleb lifts his head from Hanna's neck after several minutes. His eyes fluttering open to meet hers. "She's quite the early riser, isn't she?" He says, a hint of amusement in his voice.

Hanna smiles at him. "It seems like it." She pecks his lips. "Let's hope her habits change a little when she's born."

Caleb chuckles, his gaze shifting to Hanna's belly as he feels movement beneath his hand. He lowers his body to the height of the baby bump, pulling down the covers along with him. "You won't let us sleep anymore, will you? I have to warn you, baby girl, you've got a mommy that gets a bit cranky when she hasn't had enough sleep…"

Hanna playfully smacks Caleb's shoulder. "Hey! Don't say those things to her!" She scolds him, then turns her attention to her belly. "Don't listen to your dad, Hallie. I only get cranky because he's annoying. But I'll be there for you at 6 a.m." She adds, moving one of her hands to her belly. "Just please, try not to need me so early every day."

Caleb chuckles again. "Can't wait for you to be born and defend me from your mom, baby girl." He says, kissing Hanna's bump. "But don't worry, for you, she'll be truly the best. Seriously, you couldn't have gotten a better mom."

Hanna bites her bottom lip, smiling. "You are getting the best daddy too, Hal." She says too, rubbing the side of her belly. "Even if he can be a pain in the ass sometimes… even more often lately." She adds with a playful smirk. "But between you and me, I wouldn't have it any other way. You're lucky to have him, just like I am."

Caleb shoots her a smile before embracing her body again, resting his face against her bump. "6 a.m..." He says again and yawns.

Hanna "Uh huh." She says, rubbing his back with one hand and caressing his face with the other. "I have a Pilates class anyway, but I wasn't planning on getting up before 7…"

Caleb starts kissing her belly again, but this time, they are open-mouthed kisses. Hanna closes her eyes, enjoying the sweet feeling on his mouth against her body.

Hanna laughs. "What are you doing?" She asks then, when Caleb pulls down her panties.

Caleb "Well, your daughter woke us up earlier and it seems like she's decided to go back to sleep, so… I'll just enjoy some time with her mommy now…" He says, sliding her panties down to her ankles. "Sexy as hell mommy." He adds, moving to lie between her legs.

Hanna "Ahh, baby." She gasps, as Caleb's head dips between her thighs.

/

A week later.

Caleb finds himself in the sitting area of the very modern reception at the New York City offices of the fashion magazine that is publishing that article about Hanna's rising career as a haute couture designer. He's arrived more than an hour ago, accompanying Hanna on this complete out-of-the-normal and exciting day for her. He's reading some article about the latest implementations in artificial intelligence, very focused on his phone, when suddenly...

Hanna "Hey!" She shows up and stands before him.

Caleb looks up at her and meets with his eyes the huge smile on her face. "Whoa, Han!" He says, matching her smile.

Hanna "Don't I look amazing?" She grins. "I love the makeup… and these clothes they gave me! I never thought I could rock a business suit with the baby bump… and the shoes! Love these heels so much! They are beautiful!" She says, twirling to show off her outfit.

Caleb "You look gorgeous, babe! Your hair looks flawless too."

Hanna "Thanks! I was a bit nervous about letting their costume designers dress me for the shoot, but I feel surprisingly comfortable in this look." She says, taking a seat next to him. "They originally wanted me to wear my own designs myself, you know? And make the photoshoot with different looks. But they didn't know about the little detail that I'm almost seven months pregnant." She chuckles. "So, well, that's why they've decided to use professional models for that… but now that I think of it, it's better this way, isn't it? I mean, I'm a designer, not a model. And in this suit, I really look like a real businesswoman."

Caleb smiles again, enjoying Hanna's excitement. He loves it when she speaks so much and so fast when she's nervous. "You look like a stunning but still badass girlboss." He takes her hand.

Hanna "Thanks." She lets out a deep exhalation.

Caleb "Relax, Han, you'll do great!" He reassures her, giving her hand a gentle squeeze.

Hanna nods. "They'll let me know when they are ready for me… What have you been up to?"

Caleb "Just reading about some AI stuff."

Hanna "Wanna tell me about it?"

Caleb laughs. "Really? I just said AI."

Hanna nods.

Caleb smiles, amused. "Really? You want to hear about 'boring computer stuff'? Oh, you must be really nervous, Han." He comments, using Hanna's own terms to refer to computing matters.

Hanna bites her bottom lip, half smiling. "Maybe a bit. Don't make fun of me."

Caleb's amused smile softens into a more understanding and tender one. "Never." He responds, cupping her face. "I'm not allowed to kiss you because of your makeup, right?"

Hanna nods. "Right." She smiles back. "Save it for later."

Caleb nods and presses a soft kiss to her forehead instead. "Why are you so nervous anyway? You've already done the other photoshoot at your store in Rosewood. You'll be just fine." He comments, removing his hand from her face and holding both her hands in his now.

Hanna "Yeah, I know but… have you seen this place? It's pretty impressing. We are actually at the offices of one of the best fashion magazines… and this photoshoot is in an actual professional studio… and we are doing the interview right after the shoot…"

Caleb "Oh, really? I though you said you were doing it another day over the phone."

Hanna "Yeah, but they asked me if I could stay for a little while after we are done with the photos and just do it here. You can go back to the hotel whenever you want anyway, it's okay."

Caleb shakes his head. "I'll stay right here."

Hanna shoots him another smile.

One of the assistants shows up over there to get Hanna, so she and Caleb follow her to the studio.

/

Later on.

Photographer "Alright, Hanna, for this final shot, let's go for something bold. I want you to strike a confident pose, hands on your hips, chin up, and give me your most radiant smile. Show off that gorgeous face of yours!"

Hanna complies and poses following his instructions, giving it her all.

A fashion editor, present to oversee the shoot, steps closer to the photographer to view Hanna through the camera lens.

Fashion Editor "Hanna, you're absolutely killing it out there! That last pose was pure perfection. You've got such a natural talent for this." She shifts her gaze from the camera to Hanna, impressed by her presence.

Hanna's smile widens upon the compliment, and the photographer captures yet another pic, taking advantage of the spontaneity of her expression.

Fashion Editor "That's great, guys! That's a wrap with Hanna. Let's move on to the models now."

As Hanna leaves her spot under the lights and heads back behind the cameras, the editor approaches her.

Fashion Editor "That was excellent, Hanna! You are a natural."

Hanna grins. "Thanks!"

Fashion Editor "You can go change back into your clothes and come back to oversee the photoshoot of your designs if you wish."

Hanna "Oh, okay, sure! Am I not supposed to do the interview with Maddison now?"

Fashion Editor "Someone's gonna come get you here when she arrives. Don't worry, though, she's on her way, and your interview shouldn't take more than an hour."

Hanna nods before heading to Caleb, who is sitting in a chair at the end of the studio, near the exit.

Caleb "Hey, gorgeous model!" He playfully says as she approaches him.

Hanna smiles amusedly. "I have to go change, but I'll be right back." She explains, leaning forward to press a brief kiss on his lips. "Wait for me here."

Caleb nods, and she walks away.

Only a few minutes later, Hanna shows up back at the studio, blowing a tender kiss to Caleb as she heads straight to where the photoshoot with the models wearing her designs has already begun. Caleb observes her as she stands beside the photographer and watches the shoot. He also sees as she even takes part in it, making some suggestions so her dresses can be more appreciated through the pics. The editor seems to be very happy to have Hanna collaborating with it, as she agrees with her, and they exchange smiles, nods, and comments as the photoshoot goes on.

About twenty minutes later, Hanna walks back to Caleb.

Caleb "Are you done yet?"

Hanna "Nope, I just needed to sit for a moment." She explains, taking a seat on his lap. "They'll let me know when Maddison, the journalist, is ready for the interview."

Caleb tenderly wraps an arm around her.

Hanna "My back hurts a little."

Caleb "You seem tired, why don't you just tell them that you'll do the interview over the phone another day? They shouldn't have you waiting here."

Hanna "No, I wanna do this today. I barely slept last night overthinking about what they could ask me in the interview and what I could answer, so… I need to get over with this today."

Caleb nods, planting a tender kiss on her cheek.

Hanna "You know you can kiss me properly now that I'm done with my photos, right?" She smiles at him.

Caleb smiles back before connecting their lips in a soft, yet loving, gentle kiss. When he pulls away from Hanna's mouth, she wraps her arm around his neck, resting her head on his shoulder. He rests one of his hands on her leg and uses the other to rub her lower back. Hanna closes her eyes for a moment, enjoying his soft massage.

Caleb "I'll text Lucas and postpone our dinner for another day, okay?"

Hanna "Yes, please. I won't be able to keep up with Lizzie today. I mean, I love her, but she's too chatty. I just don't have the energy."

Caleb chuckles.

An assistant finally shows up there to walk Hanna to the journalist's office, so Caleb stays in his chair there to wait for her.

/

Later that evening, Hanna and Caleb finally get back at their hotel room. Hanna's taken a nap in Caleb's car on their way there, as it took them a while to reach their hotel due to the busy city traffic. She only spoke to Caleb once, asking him to turn off the air conditioner because she was getting cold, but that was the extent of their conversation.

Completely exhausted, the first thing Hanna does as she steps into their room is kick off her shoes and rush into the bathroom, unable to hold her pee any longer. Then, she collapses onto the bed and waits until the room service that Caleb ordered finally arrives.

The most-awaited moment of the day for Hanna arrives when she finally turns in for the night. She's already half-asleep when she feels Caleb getting into bed beside her.

Hanna "Thanks for being there for me today, baby." She says, moving closer to him and wrapping her arm around his neck. "It meant a lot to me."

Caleb "Always, sweetheart." He tenderly replies, placing a kiss on her cheek, then on the tip of her nose, and finally a peck on her lips. "I was happy to be there and witness what a talented designer I married."

Hanna chuckles. "Maybe next time you'll let me come with you to your conferences, like the one you just had in LA."

Caleb "Yeah…" He simply replies.

Hanna frowns a little. "Don't sound so excited." She says sarcastically.

Caleb smiles slightly. "I always want you with me." He pecks her lips again after his evasive reply, before reaching out to turn off the bedside lamp. "Goodnight, baby." He says after resting his arm back over her bump and waist.

Hanna "Night, sweetie."

Caleb "Good night, little one." He whispers, addressing their baby.

Hanna's lips curl up in a tender smile as her eyes remain closed.