Learning to Trust Again

Chapter 16

The morning at the hotel before the interview went smoothly. They got showered, brushed their teeth, got dressed and were out the door by 6. Their hotel was just a flew blocks down the street from the studio but they had to make sure they left plenty of time thanks to the traffic that would make the drive longer than it needed to be.

The studio had sent a car to come get them. It was a really nice car and they sat in the back of the car together. She was leaning into him and he was holding her close with one hand around her back and his other was on her belly.

"Maks did you notice anything different about me this morning?" She smiled up at him.

"Your hair looks the same. You look even more beautiful today though."

"Why thank you but that's not it. Think of something that didn't happen today?"

"It's only 6am. A lot of things haven't happened today."

"What didn't I do in the bathroom today?"

"Um... Oh my goodness. No morning sickness! Meryl that's so great! I'm sorry I didn't notice."

"I hadn't either until we got into the car. I'm so excited."

"I'm happy for you as well."

"We have arrived"

"Oh thank you!"

Maks got out first and then helped Meryl out. They were ushered into the studio and went right to the hair and make up room. Their interview was set for 8:30. They were going to be interviewed by Robin Roberts. At 8:20, they were sent to set. They waited for Robin. She arrived 2 minutes before the interview would start.

"You two ready?" Robin sat across from them.

"Yes we are" Maks said as he grabbed her hand.

"Is there anything you really don't want to share?"

Maks looked over at Meryl. "No. We are open."

"Great. Well after the break, we'll be on."

Maks leaned over and kissed Meryl and then kissed her belly.

"Aw... Maks. That was so sweet." Robin had a big smile on her face.

"And here we go. Three...Two...One."

"And we are back with a much anticipated interview with Meryl Davis and Maksim Chmerkovskiy."

"Hi!"

"How are you two?"

"We are great. Thank you."

"So Meryl, you have had a pretty big week. You shared two big announcements. Can you share them with us once again?"

"Why yes I did. On Sunday, Charlie and I announced our retirement from ice dancing. On Tuesday, I shared an article announcing my pregnancy and the story behind it."

"Two very big and different things. How are you feeling after the announcements?"

"In some ways, I feel like a large weight was lifted off my shoulders. I had known I needed to share these things but for a while I was scared to. More so about the pregnancy than the retirement. But I had so much support that I felt comfortable sharing my story now."

"Is this support from the fine young man next to you?"

"He is a large part of it. He is very supportive."

"Now you are together right? I mean you are sitting here holding hands."

Meryl just smile at Maks. She nodded at him to have him answer.