Love in a Box

My Wife

New Years Eve.

Danny and Jessica laid in bed watching movies and eating pizza.

"It's crazy to think that last year we were drunk at a party.. I wore that skin tight dress.." Jessica says looking down to her round belly.

"Hey the dress was sexy, but you in a bra and my underwear is by far much much sexier."

Jessica giggles and takes a bite of her pizza.

"I like being here with just you.. and Marlowe." She chuckles.

"Me too." Danny kisses her lips softly. He then moves over and intensifies the kiss.

Jessica pulls away and giggles. "What do you think you're doing?"

Danny smiles. "Dessert."

"No sir, I'm still eating."

Danny looks down and grabs the pizza before feeding Jessica. "Well let's hurry this along."

"Stop it!" Jessica laughs.

***

Two weeks later.

"I really don't like this idea. I don't want people to drive by and see how big I am."

"They're going to drive by and see how gorgeous you are!"

Jessica looks to Danny with a miserable look on her face.

Danny laughs. "I know you're miserable, but you look so damn cute."

"Danny, I'm serious!  I told my parents I didn't want a drive by baby shower, and they didn't listen!" Jessica pouts.

"Because they love us!  Come on, this is a strange time to have a baby.  We stay in all the time and no one can even see how cute you are all pregnant."

"I like it that way!"

"Jessie.."

Jessica sighs. "I know they're just being nice, but I'm so nervous!"

"Why?"

"Cause I have to sit there while people drive by and honks.."

"Honey.. I know you have anxiety but.."

"But what, Daniel." Jessica gives him a look.

"I don't know."

"Danny, I know it's a stupid reason to be nervous about, but like.. what if no one shows up and I'm sitting there like a big fat whale all alone?"

"Stop talking about yourself like that.  Jessica, I'm not trying to say that your way of thinking is crazy.  I'm not saying that at all!  But this is our first baby, love.  Enjoy every moment because it's gonna go fast.  Marlowe will be here so soon, and before we know it, it'll be her baby shower we're going to!"

Jessica's bottom lip quivers. "Marlowe's baby shower?"

"Yeah.."

"Oh my gosh!" Jessica cries. "My baby's having a baby!" She then leans forward and holds him tightly.

Danny rubs her back and chuckles softly.

"You are officially SO pregnant."

"I know!  It's just such a beautiful time!" Jessica cries even harder.

**

Jessica had nothing to worry about.  Tons and tons of people drove by to celebrate baby Marlowe.  Jessica ended up having a really great time.