Shawn

I took a step backwards and blinked a few times. The room was starting to spin. Amelia noticed that I was unsteady and rushed to my aid by helping me sit down on the bed. She sat close to me.

"Relax baby, this is amazing news. 6 years of trying and our baby is finally on the way." She said but I remained silent as I did my best to process what she was telling me. Saying I was in complete shock was an understatement. We had been trying for so long that I had lost hope that it was even possible for me.

I stood up slowly. Okay Shawn, this is cool. I said to myself and took a deep breath. You're okay. It's going to be okay. Another deep breath, but my chest was getting tighter. Calm. I closed my eyes, trying to shut myself off from everything around me. I took one last long deep breath then I looked at Amelia.

"I have to go." I said, grabbed my bag and quickly headed for the stairs. She was right behind me and stopped me at the door.

"Where were you last night?" She asked again. I reached for the door and opened it only to have her slam it shut. "Tell me the truth!" She yelled.

"You wanna talk about truth Amelia? If you would've told me the truth from the beginning, it would've saved me all the time I've wasted with you." I said. "Now may I leave please?"

Amelia shook her head as tears streamed down her cheeks. I thought she would speak again but she didn't. Instead she opened the door and stepped to the side. Preston was standing outside the car, still waiting like he'd promised. I hugged my bag to my chest and walked away without looking back.

As I approached Preston, he had a concerned look in his eyes.

"Everything okay?" He said and looked back towards the house where Amelia was standing at the door. I nodded and got inside the car.

As he pulled away, my phone buzzed. Another message from Amelia.

Amelia: Trust me when I say this is not over. We will have a talk about OUR child. Even if lawyers have to be present.

I threw my phone in the seat next to me and let my head fall into my hands as I began to sob. Preston pulled the car over in the parking lot of a near by gas station. He got into the back seat with me and held me as I cried. I'd become very overwhelmed and he stayed with me until I was able to calm myself again.

He looked over at my bag on the seat next to me. A few of my things had fallen out. He reached over and picked up my passport.

"Planning a trip?" He asked. "May I?" I nodded giving him the go ahead to flip through the pages. "Well traveled I see. Did you know if expires tomorrow?" He said. I glanced at him.

"I know."

"Where ever you go, you'd have to return tomorrow." He said.

"I know." I said and looked at him. "How fast can you get me to the airport?" I asked.

Preston looked at me and smiled. "I got this." He said.

Janet

Home. Everything about it made me feel at ease. As Joey and I walked inside, we realized very quickly that no one was there. I grabbed my phone to call the nanny right away.

"I thought you and Eissa would be here when I arrived." I said. She began to explain. Wissam had made it to London before I did and Eissa was with him. So, I hung up the phone with her and called him.

"Hello?" He said, I could hear Eissa laughing in the background.

"Wissam this is suppose to be my time with him. I want you to bring him home right now." I said. Joey was still standing next to me, arms folded as he listened.

"Don't be ridiculous, he's been fed and has had his bath. It's nearly 6. In an hour or so it'll be time to put him down for bed."

"If you won't bring him, then I will come get him myself." I said.

"Just listen for a moment. Look, what you said last night hit home for me. I don't spend enough time with my son. So I listened to you for once and flew home right after I left the hotel. Let me keep him tonight and I promise to bring  him home first thing tomorrow morning." He said.

I looked at Joey, and muted the phone.

"What do you think?" I asked. I hated giving him what he wanted but Eissa is his child to.

"You could use the extra day of rest. Chasing that little guy around is a workout." He said and smiled. I nodded.

"Okay Wissam, but be here by breakfast please. I want to spend as much time with him as I can before I have to leave again." He promised he'd be on time.

A quick and sleepy FaceTime with Eissa made me feel better about waiting one more day to have him in my arms. I tossed my phone on the couch and took a seat.

"What do I do with myself now?" I'd planned my whole night with Eissa.

"We could go for a walk and get some food, if your up for it." Joey suggested.

I had been to nervous to eat on the plane. My stomach was feeling a bit empty considering the last thing I'd eaten was breakfast and I barely touched it. Joey agreed to pick me up in a couple of hours which gave me time to shower and sleep if I needed.

Sleep wasn't coming easy these days. It was becoming a chore. My mind buzzed as I laid in bed with my eyes closed and tried to rest. Just as I thought I may not be able to sleep at all, exhaustion hit me and I was out like a light.

In my world even a 45 minute nap was glorious. I woke up in a great mood and felt well- rested. Wissam had sent me a photo of Eissa fast asleep in his crib.

Wissam: Asleep by 7:30, must be a new record for me.

I laughed to myself. We were lucky if we could have him in bed by 9 most nights.

Me: Thank you for the picture. Call me if he wakes, doesn't matter what time. Enjoy your night.

Wissam: Maybe we can enjoy our night together? Let me make you dinner."

Me: I'm on my way out for food now, but thank you, Goodnight.

"I'm starving." I said as we walked out of my building. I could hear the clicks from cameras. I did my best to just ignore them and just enjoy our walk in the cool evening air.

"Have any idea what you want to eat?" Joey asked.

"I'm thinking sushi, you?"

"Sounds good to me." He said and smiled as we walked along the busy street.

A few fans stopped and asked for pictures. Joey looked at me. I smiled and nodded. I couldn't resist. I love my fans and it was like my silent thank you for all the love and support.

The restaurant was in sight now.

Joey held the door open allowing me to walk inside first. I took a seat at the table and waited. There weren't very many people inside but the ones that were there were already staring, pointing and smiling. I waved in their direction sending them in to childlike giggles. Joey returned with menus.

"Thank you, let's see, what do I want to eat?" I said as I looked over the menu. Joey normally eats the same thing every time we went, no matter how many suggestions I give him.

"When it's come to fish, I stick with what I know." He said shrugged. I laughed, shook my head and stood up.

"I'm going to use the ladies room."

"Want me to go with you?" He asked. I glanced around the room again. There really was just a few people there.

"I think I'll be fine." I said and touched his shoulder before heading for the restroom.

The restaurant doors opened as I past them but I kept my eyes forward, until I heard a familiar voice.

"Hi, I'm looking for a friend of mine. I'm sure you know her." She said. I stopped and turned around to see Shawn standing there with a bag hanging from her shoulder, talking with the host.

"Shawn?" I said. I couldn't believe my eyes. She looked in my direction and smiled. We were drawn to each other instantly. I resisted pulling into my arms. Instead, I took her hand and quickly lead her into the restroom.

I gazed at her with confusion and amazement, not able to find my voice. Not able to find the right words for how I was feeling. Shawn looked at me with worry in her eyes now and she began to explain herself.

"I know how crazy this looks," She paused briefly. "but I couldn't tell you how I feel over the phone." I put my finger to her lips, touching them gently as I stared into her eyes.

"You came back to me." I said, my eyes were swelling with tears. Shawn nodded.

"I'm yours, if you want me." She said and kissed me soft and slow, making my knees weak. We touched noses. I couldn't stop giggling and she blushed as we wiped the tears from each other's faces.

"How did you know where to find me?" I asked.

"I didn't. I looked up paparazzi pictures of you here and there were a few of you coming out of this restaurant. So I thought I'd start here first."

We both began to laugh. "You could've just asked."

"I wanted to surprise you." She said. I pulled her back into my arms.

"I'm so happy you're here." I said and kissed her again before we headed back out to the table.

My smile was constant. Every time I glanced across the table, there she was. I didn't talk much. I just laughed and listened to Shawn and Joey talk back and forth. She looked at me and mouthed "You okay?" She asked as she reached out to touch my hand. I smiled and nodded.

We spent another at the restaurant and then Joey walked us back to my apartment. I tried to convince him to stay and have a glass a wine but he declined, kissed us both on the cheek and left. Shawn sat quietly on the couch as she glanced around the room.

"Do you like it?" I asked. She smiled.

"It's beautiful, I see you like smaller spaces now." She joked. I laughed.

"Yeah, the older I get, the more I realize there is no need for all that space."

Shawn looked past me for a second. She stood up and walked over to a picture of Eissa and I hanging on the wall. She just stood there for a moment. I got up and stood at her side. She glanced at me and smiled, then looked back at the picture.

"He's amazing." She said.

"I gotta tell you, I never knew that I could love anything this much in my entire life. He's everything to me." I looked at her again. Her eyes were glossed over. I knew that something was on her mind. "You look like you could use a drink." I said taking her by the hand and leading her over to the kitchen. "Maybe something a little stronger this time?" I reached into the cabinet and grabbed two glasses.

"I can't drink tonight." She said. I wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her close.

"Why not? Think I might take advantage of you tonight?" I said flirtatiously. Her face remained serious.

"I'm pregnant J."