Learning to Trust Again

Chapter 14

"You ready for tonight Princess?"

"As ready as I'll ever be."

"Meryl, you know I'll be right there for you."

"I know. But you won't be on the ice tonight when we make the announcement."

"As soon as you come off, I'll be right there for you."

"I love you."

"I love you too." He gives her a long kiss and then bends down and puts his head by her belly. "I love you too little one."

"Oh Maks!" She wrapped her arms around him and burst into tears. He held her and smiled.

"I truly mean that. I'd like to call this baby mine if you'll let me. I mean I know I'm not the real father but I'd like to be the Dad and call it mine if you'll let me."

"Yes! Yes Maks! I'd love that."

"Really?"

"Really."

"I have one last thing to ask you. Um, how would you feel about me moving in with you? I feel like I couldn't go without you at night after all these nights together. Actually I'm not sure I can go a day without you either."

"I would love that! As long I don't have to do any of the moving."

"Oh of course not. I didn't let you do any of the moving when we moved you in here did I?"

"That's true."

"So do you mind if I start bringing some things over today while you are at the rink?"

"Oh please do."

"Thanks Princess. Let's go. Aren't you doing breakfast with the cast this morning?"

"Yes we are. Do you want to come?"

"No thanks. You have fun with them."

"Are you sure? I'm sure they would all love to actually meet you instead of just hearing me talk about you."

"Do they know we are dating?"

"They do... But they won't tell anyone. Please?"

"Alright, I'll come."

"Yay!" She wrapped her arms around him and kissed him.

There was a knock on their bedroom door.

"Meryl, are you almost ready to go? We are going to be late if we don't leave soon."

"Oh sorry. We're coming."

Meryl grabbed her bag and they were out the door. They met the show cast for breakfast. Just as Meryl said, everyone, well mostly the girls, were very excited to meet Maks. They enjoyed a wonderful breakfast together. After the breakfast, Maks went back to his and Val's apartment and started to pack things up. Clayton was still there and offered to help him pack. Maks was somewhat surprised how Clayton was willing to help him move in with his sister. Clayton just explained that he was happy that Meryl was happy. He was glad that Maks was fully supporting Meryl during this pregnancy. They really bonded while moving his things.

Soon they realized that it was time to get ready to go to the rink. They dressed nicely and drove to the rink together. They were really feeling like brothers. Everyone was extra emotional during the show. This would be the last show for Meryl and Charlie for a long time.

The last skate was happening and Maks was getting more and more nervous for Meryl as the time went on. They all hit their ending pose and Maks got up and rushed back stage with the moms.