"Colorado."
"We can make it a fun trip with Isla." Danny smiles.
"Killing the life inside of me isn't exactly the setting for a family vacation, Daniel."
"I'm sorry. Babe, remember you don't have to do this. I mean if you want to then yes, do it! But don't feel pressured."
"I know I don't have to. But this is what I want. I don't want to have his baby again, Danny."
"Then Colorado here we come."
"We don't have money, how are we gonna do this?"
"I have some money stashed away. And our parents offered to pay."
"I know but. . I don't want to take anyones money to. . do this."
"It's really okay. But don't worry because I've got it handled."
"I can't ask you to pay either, Danny."
"Hey." He takes her hands in his. "I love you. You've been through so much shit, and if I can make it just a tiny bit better, then I will do whatever it takes."
Jessica's eyes fill with tears. "I don't deserve you."
"Lies. You deserve way better than me. But I'm happy you settled for less."
Jessica giggles softly and wraps her arms around his neck. Danny snakes his arms around her waist and the two share a soft kiss.
"Thank you." Jessica breathes.
"No need to thank me, beautiful."
***
Today Danny and Jessica are leaving to take care of Jessica's 'problem'. They have decided to leave Isla with her parents.
"I don't like this dumb idea you guys have to leave me here."
Jessica smiles softly. "Baby, it's only for a couple days. You won't even have time to miss us."
"So you won't have time to miss me either?"
"No, I miss you already!"
"Well then what you said made no sense."
"I know, I'm sorry."
"It's okay. Can I go?"
"No baby, I'm sorry."
"Is it a naked bacation?"
"Yes." Danny quickly answers.
"Daniel!" Jessica swats him away. "No honey, it's just a very grown up trip. You'll have so much fun with Poppy, Gaga, and Holly."
"The fun will be over when Holly poops." Isla nods.
"Baby girl. ."
"Yes?"
"You'll have fun. Now give Mommy a kiss."
Isla kisses her mother and wraps her arms around her. "I love you, Mommy."
"I love you too, sweet girl."
Jessica took a deep breath and shut her eyes for a moment.
So many dark thoughts crowded Jessica's mind over the last couple weeks. How could this have happened to her again? Maybe she's cursed? What if doing this only makes things worse?
Of course Jessica felt she couldn't go through another birth again, at least not one that involves his baby. . . But Isla is also his baby; and she loves her more than anything. What if this wasn't the right decision?
Whatever ran through her mind, Jessica kept quiet. She and Danny are situated on the plane and Danny can sense her nervousness.
He glances down at her fidgety hands and places his larger hand on top. Jessica looks up to him and forces a very small smile.
"Honey."
"Yeah?"
"Are you okay?"
Jessica let's out a deep breath and raises her voice. "Do you think I am, Daniel? I'm on my way to murder my baby!"
Dannys eyes widen and he looks around at all the eyes suddenly on them. "Jessie-"
"I don't think I can do it, Danny." She nods. "I know what I said but I don't know. That's killing my own baby. What if I had done that with Isla? How could I do that to her? To her little brother or sister?"
"Honey, honey, it's okay. Breathe. Breathe." Danny takes her hands and Jessica breathes deeply.
"If you want to have this baby, I'm here. This is our baby." Danny places his hand on her stomach. "Not his."
Jessica looks into his eyes with tears pouring down her cheeks. After a short pause she says, "I want to keep this baby."
Danny's serious face turns into a happy smile. "We're Having A Baby!" He shouts with excitement.
Jessica chuckles through her tears and hugs him tightly.
"You're sure you're okay with this, Danny?"
Danny pulls away to look her in the eyes. "I'm sure. I want this little man so much."
"Little man?" Jessica giggles.
"Yep! A mini Dan." He smiles.
Jessica laughs and grabs his face for a kiss. She then places her forehead on his and smiles, "Baby Huston."
"Baby Huston!" He bounces.
"You're adorable!"
