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Audrey Parker grew up in Boston and worked at the DA's office during her last semester of law school as a secretary. After engaging in an affair with her married boss, Andy Barber she gets her heart broken when he tells her he can't ge...
"You're what?" Andy asks with a large smile as she frowns, moving closer to him in the kitchen, pulling him off to the side.
"I'm pregnant, Andy," she repeats as he brings his hands up to her cheeks.
"That's so great!" He pulls her to his chest as she grunts slightly, chuckling.
"It is?" She asks apprehensively.
"Yes!" He shouts a little too loudly as there are small laughs behind them. "It's so amazing." He pulls away to look at her to find her eyes red. "It's perfect. I was going to ask you and Braeden to move in here with me, and now you have to. There's no question."
"I don't have to do anything, Andrew Barber!" She crosses her arms over her chest as he laughs.
"Don't be stubborn," he reprimands with a smirk as she frowns at him.
"Don't demand things of me," she remarks angrily.
"I'm not missing out on everything this time, Addie." He stands his ground as she huffs, and Simon grabs her arm.
"Love, don't be stubborn. Let him take care of you."
She sighs, looking from Simon, back to Andy, bringing her hands up to his arms. "Okay. Braeden and I will move in. No more running from each other."
"I'm so happy to hear you say that." He hugs her tightly again with a smile. "I don't want to miss anything this time. I want to be here for everything, Addie."
"I know. You will be, I promise."
He grins, dropping to his knees as he wraps his arms around her, resting his head on her stomach. "This is so great, baby." He presses a kiss to her stomach as she runs her fingers through his hair before gasping as he leaps to his feet abruptly. "Wait here."
She laughs as he turns away from her quickly, running up the stairs. Her eyes go wide as he comes back to her, dropping to his knees once more. "Andy... what are you doing?"
"I was going to wait to do this, but I think now is the perfect time. No more running from each other. I only want to run toward you and toward our future, together. You gave me a chance at a second family when I didn't even know I wanted one. We've come a long way and have even farther to go, but I don't want to travel with anyone else but you. Will you marry me, Audrey Parker?"
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He opens the box to display a gorgeous rose gold halo engagement ring as the tears stream her cheeks. "I will," she answers softly as he slips the ring on her finger. "I love you so much, Andy."
He grins, standing up to wrap his arms around her. "I love you, and Braeden and baby Barber."
She giggles, resting her hands on his chest. "I'm so glad you're excited. I don't want to waste any more time. I think we should get married at New Year's."
"Really?!" He asks with a grin as she nods. "I think that's a perfect idea." He lifts her to him as she squeals.
"Please don't ever pretend to forget my birthday again," she demands as everyone laughs.
"I promise," he laughs. "I'm sorry. It was a terrible idea."
"It really was," Simon admits, grabbing her attention to pull her into a hug. "I'm so happy for you, love," he whispers just for her to hear. "I love you so much."
"I love you too, Simon," she responds quietly. "Thank you." She looks up at everyone, "thank you for everyone coming to celebrate with us." She places her hand on her stomach with a smile. "Baby Barber number 2 due in the summer."
"I can't wait for baby 2." Nancy wipes a stray tear as she hugs her daughter. "I'm so glad everything is working out. Are you happy?"
"I couldn't be happier, mama," Audrey admits as she sees Andy grab his phone to call Jacob.
*** 2 months later
"I don't want cookies and cream!" Audrey pushes the tub of ice cream at Andy as he tries to stifle a laugh.
"Okay, baby. What do you want?" He glances at Samantha and Nancy as they both sit beside her in Nancy's living room, staying out of it. Olivia was already passed out on the chair in the corner.
"I don't know," she pouts, whining as she rubs her stomach.
He chuckles as she shoots him a death glare. "Okay. Chocolate?" She nods as he smiles. "Salty, savory, sweet...?"
"Sweet and salty," she responds softly.
"Okay. Peanut butter?"
"Obviously," she smirks as he laughs.
He dips down to kiss her stomach. "Okay. I'll be back."
She grabs his hand as he stands up. "I'm sorry I'm pulling you away from your bachelor party."
"It's fine. We are just playing poker at the house. Nothing crazy."
"Just the guys?" She asks as he chuckles.
"Yes, baby. Me, Simon, Adam, Neal and Jacob. And Braeden, obviously. Poker and beer, nothing else. I'll be back with snacks."
"You're running that man ragged," Nancy teases after Andy leaves.
"He doesn't mind. I've begged him not to leave in the middle of the night before. But he is very insistent. And a little overbearing. But it's my own fault. I robbed him of all this for Braeden, so he just wants to make sure he doesn't miss anything."
"He's very sweet," Samantha notes as she moves to sit on the coffee table. "Give me those toes."
Audrey giggles, letting Samantha grab a foot to paint her toes. She just finishes both feet when Andy comes back with a bag. He hands her a container of ice cream. "Chocolate ice cream with brownies, pretzels and peanut butter. Oh! And salted caramel."
She grins, squealing as Nancy laughs, getting up to get her a spoon. "You're so amazing."
"I know." He laughs as he dips down to kiss her mouth before lifting her shirt to kiss her stomach. He sets the bag on the coffee table. "Also, some lemon la croix, bbq lays and some dark chocolate truffles. Anything else?"
"Yes," she responds quickly as he frowns. She giggles, pulling on his arm as he leans over her. "Kiss me."
He grins, sighing slightly as he closes the distance to kiss her hard as she brings her hand up to his hair. He pulls away when the girls clear their throats behind him as he chuckles. "Sorry. I'll see you tomorrow night. I'll be standing up there with my best men." She smiles as he winks at her before turning to leave.
