Unbreak My Heart (18+, ManxMan)

Chapter 26 Sugar and Spice and All that's Nice

(A/N  Before you begin, please note that I have changed the baby's age to 2 months old. I corrected it in the last chapter, but if you read it before I made the change, it would have been confusing to you)

Chapter 26

Nico

When I saw the time I jumped up from my desk.  The car and driver would be waiting for me in front of the building as well as one member of my security team who would accompany us.  I peaked into Ajax's office.

"I'm headed out Jax."  He stood up and made his way around the desk.  Last night Finn and I had filled Benji in on all that had happened since the afternoon at the café.

"Good luck! Let me know what happens and if there's anything you need me to do." 

Ajax gave me a tight hug and an encouraging smile.  "I will.  I'm nervous.  Should I be nervous?" I asked.

"No, it's a little baby, I mean, she might puke on you, but that's probably the worst that can happen."

"I guess I'm just worried for Finn.  We don't know what will happen yet.  This is just a visit, it all has to go before a judge, there's a whole process, he still had to be approved by child services…I don't want him disappointed if it doesn't go our way…and he's still so young.  Is he even ready for this?  He's still in school…"

"Nico.  Stop.  He has you to help him.  I know you, this is like your dream come true, you've always wanted a child.  You'll make sure this baby has everything she needs and Finn as well.  You also have the best lawyers in the city, this will happen.  It's just a matter of time, the process might be slow, but it will happen."

"Yeah.  You're right.  Thanks."

Ajax gave me another hug before I headed for the door.  "Oh," he called out.  "Benji's so excited to be an uncle I think he's probably out today buying baby things.  Apparently, as uncles, we need to baby-proof our whole house."

"Don't let him jump the gun…oh my god…I've got to baby proof the apartment.  We need a nursery…I need to talk to Finn about where we'll live…Do you think he'll want to move in with me now?  I've wanted it, but didn't want to push him, his apartment's too small for a baby…"

"Nico, relax.  You two will work it all out one step at a time.  You have to go now before you're late."

"You're right, bye.  I'll call you later," I shouted as I raced to the elevator.  I was going to pick up Finn on campus since he had morning classes today and then we were picking up our new lawyer, Jennifer.  She wanted to talk to us on the way and be there to speak with the case worker as well.

It was only a 20 minute ride to UCLA, but it felt like an eternity, I let out a deep breath when I saw Finn standing outside the art building talking to some other students.  When he saw the car pull up he waved goodbye to his friends and ran over.

"Hi!"  He hopped in the car and gave me a quick peck on the lips.  "I'm nervous Nico, should I be nervous?"

I laughed, what a pair we were.  "I was a wreck at work this morning, Ajax had to talk me down," I admitted.

"I wonder what she looks like.  She's only two months old, will she be really small?  I don't know anything about babies.  What if I drop her?  We have to wash our hands before we pick her up, I do know that.  What if she cries when I hold her?  What if she doesn't like me?"

"Baby, she's related to you, she'll be beautiful.  You won't drop her and she'll love you."  I tried to sound reassuring even though I had all the same doubts.