Blood And Bridges
Chapter 12
"I expected and knew hearing from you wouldn't happen often."
"But i thought i would of heard from you by now." Brooke admitted.
"I know. I'm sorry Brooke. I've been alot busier then i expected."
"I have something to do everyday by the time i get back to the hotel i'm exhausted. I was in New York first. Now i'm in LA."
"Traveling around isnt so bad. But i miss you. How is our boy? Hows the baby?" He questioned.
"He misses you alot and has been acting out because of it. Which i'm trying to get a handle on. The pregnancy is doing well."
"I'm feeling good. I'm glad you're living out what you worked hard for. I'm proud of you. I miss you too." Brooke replied.
"In two more months. I'll be home."
"I have the greatest wife in the world. I know how lucky i am."
"Is Simon home?" Lucas asked.
"He's right beside me. I'll let the two of you talk." Brooke replied.
Minutes later. Simon's face appeared on screen.
"Simon. Why are you not behaving? You're momma is doing everything she can for you and the baby." Lucas questioned.
"I'm mad at you. I don't like you going away." Simon replied.
"I have to work to do. I'm not away because i want to be."
"I would much rather be home with you and you're mom."
"I'm sorry for leaving and that making you upset. I'll be home sooner then you think. I love you my boy." Lucas said.
"I love you too daddy." Simon replied.
"You're mom is dealing with enough without you adding to it." Lucas added in.
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The video chat between the family soon ended and Lucas looked over what he had left to do here.
His newest novel was gaining the attention needed and his fanbase was growing.
When it came to career and what it took for get to where he wanted to be it would require time and sacrifices.
It was difficult but in the end it would be worth it. At least that's what he told himself.
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At 17 weeks. Baby was the size of a large onion.
Hormones. Growing belly. Weight gain.
People reach out to touch my belly. Now my friends are more then welcome. The fans of my clothes feel very attached given that i'm very open about my pregnancy to the media.
Which i don't mind and i appreciate. They've sent gifts and books. For the future baby. For Simon. Sent packages of pregnancy/baby essentials.
It was all so kind and sweet. Humbling.
Whatever i'm craving is what times what i make or get.
I am happily eating anything i want. After deaing with all day morning sickness.
Back aches and stretch marks aside.
I can't wait to meet this baby. Brooke thought to herself.
As she brought in newest gifts from the nursery.
Taken off guard at the sight of a gift from her Ted and Victoria.
With Simon off at aunt Peyton's.
Brooke had the house to herself and planned to enjoy the quiet while it lasted.
Until knocking at front door took Brooke off the couch.
And away from her What to expect when you're expecting book.
Full of notes from Haley and Peyton. Who had been pregnant already.
When she got to the front door. She opened the door slowly.
"You don't know me but i know. I know Lucas." A voice said.
"Taylor James. Haley's big sister. I know. My husband had made me aware of you're connection."
"The two of you and Haley being neighbors really worked out for me. I thought if you had the time we could talk?"
"Mother to mother." Taylor questioned.
Brooke glared at her. "I'm a mother of two. I wouldn't call you a mother. Giving birth is not motherhood." She replied.
"I thought Lucas would of explained to you how i felt."
"I'm not trying to hurt or bother anyone i just want to get to know him." Taylor admitted.
"As what? You did what was right why can't you leave it alone?"
"What are trying to gain here?" Brooke questioned.
"A relationship with my son. I carried him. I brought him into the world. I realize the biggest mistake of my life was signing my rights away." Taylor said.
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