Prevailing Love

Chapter 34

It's been a few weeks since Steffy had the flash of us walking on the beach together. Unfortunately, we haven't had any more progress with triggering her memories. It's still a blank for her, which is frustrating. I am frustrated, but I know that Steffy is way more frustrated than I am. I know how badly she wants to remember. I wish every day that I could do more to help her remember.

Steffy has been nothing but wonderful the past few weeks. We have just about slipped into where we used to be together before the accident. Our connection is stronger than ever. I know that everything is going to be okay between us. I think getting to know each other again and recommitting ourselves to each other and our marriage has helped us get back to where we are now. The only difference is Steffy still doesn't have the memories.

I sit down on the couch. I hear Steffy rustling in the bathroom. I pick up a couple pictures that I took out of Kelly and Cooper on the day they were born. I was feeling nostalgic as today is the day that we get to see our baby on screen. Steffy is still pretty early in her pregnancy, maybe eight or nine weeks. They are going to be able to date the pregnancy and they are going to reveal to us if we are having a boy or girl. Her blood was drawn at her confirmation of pregnancy appointment. I am so excited, I know Steffy is too. We'd be happy with anything we get as long as the baby is healthy, but I can't help but biased in wanting another little girl. I love the idea of a mini Steffy, that is still a Daddy's little girl.

Steffy comes out of the bedroom. "Are you ready to go?" Steffy inquires coming out of our bedroom. "We don't want to be late in seeing Bug," she continues placing her hand on her stomach while looking down at it."

"Bug?" I ask.

"Yeah, the baby, it's bug. We can't use Bean or B for the baby because those are Cooper's names."

I nod, "Then Bug, it is," I smile down at her belly. I impulsively get down on my knees and put my hands on Steffy's stomach. "Now, don't give us any trouble today. You be a good sport and let us see you. Don't start the disobeying thing yet. We are so excited to see. Your mommy and I love you so much, Bug. We can't wait to meet you." I lean my head forward to place a soft kiss on Steffy's belly.

"Is Amelia on the way to get the kids?" I ask standing up from her stomach.

"She should be here any minute, I hope. We are going to be late if she gets here too much later."

On cue, Amelia walks through the door.

"I'm so sorry that I am late. Traffic on PCH was a killer, bumper to bumper traffic. It was crazy."

Steffy's eyes soften, "It's okay, stuff happens. Thank you for coming so quickly to be with the kids." Steffy picks up her purse. "The kids have had a snack. They should be okay until dinner time. Hopefully we are back before then. Call us if you need anything," Steffy adds before walking to the door.

*****

We arrive at Dr. Philips' office twenty minutes later. We check in and a nurse brings us to an empty room a few minutes later.

"Dr. Philips will be in here in just a few minutes," the nurse smiles before closing the door.

I smile at Steffy. "I am so excited. I know it's a little melodramatic, but I am so excited to see Bug." I take her hand and squeeze it tight. "I am so happy and grateful that I have been given another opportunity to experience this with you. I can't wait to hold your hand, watch your little bump grow, and feel Bug's kicks. I can't wait to pick out nursery colors and themes. I can't wait to debate what name we should pick for Bug. I'm looking forward to little things like that. I'm even looking forward to you telling me you are craving some absurd thing at 3 a.m., and you expecting me to go out and get it for you."