More Than a Soldier

Chapter 83 - Big Questions

Scarlett's POV:

We are reaching the final stretch of the pregnancy and I feel like I'm on edge that Y/n could go into labour at any point now. She is at 35 weeks, and I can't believe how much she has grown since I came home. This is apparently the time at which she will grow the most as the baby gets ready to join us. At the moment, he should be about the size of a melon, and I think Y/n is feeling it.

We're having a particularly hot summer and she is struggling. She spends a lot of time inside with the aircon blaring as any prolonged time outside just makes her more uncomfortable and agitated.

I'm falling in love with her more and more every day. I find it adorable when I watch her waddle around the house, her hand resting on her bump, often having a conversation with our baby. It's so cute and I can't fight the smile whenever I watch her like that.

Currently, we're sat having a rest after coming home from our walk this morning. Y/n is still keen to get out for a bit of exercise each day, so we've started doing morning walks to the local park, trying to make the most of the day before it gets too hot. Ava loves it as she gets to play on the park whilst Y/n and I walk around or spend time together on a bench, watching over her.

Today, we didn't make it home before it got too hot, and Y/n is now in a bit of a grump. It's adorable, but I know better than to mention it or I'll be on the end of her wrath. As a result, she's sat in just a bra and shorts. I'm not complaining, as her boobs look amazing. She grown at least two cups and I'm certainly making the most of them!

I'm sat on the end of the sofa, her legs in my lap, gently massaging her sore limbs whilst she holds a cold towel against her head. "I'm ready for him to join us now." She sighs. "I know babe. Just a couple more weeks." I try to comfort her. "At least! I'm not due for another 4 and even then, he could be late. I could be like this for another 6 weeks!" She exclaims. "Well, if he is in there longer, it's only because you've made a comfy home for him that he doesn't want leave." I try to make it seem better, but I get a raised eyebrow from her.

"Cute." She deadpans, making me chuckle. "But I'll happily hand him an eviction notice in 4 weeks' time!" She huffs, laying her head back on the arm of the sofa. "Talking of eviction. Have you thought any more about the birthing plan?" I ask her, moving to massage her left leg. "Push the baby out." She responds, with a grin. "I like it. Nice and concise." I return with a smile. "I don't want drugs. Well, maybe gas and air, but I don't want anything else." She shares. "Really? Not even pethidine?" I query but she shakes her head. "I didn't with Ava, and I feel like it's reducing things that could go wrong." She explains.

I don't like the idea of Y/n being in pain. But ultimately, it's her decision. I've always been amazed with her level of pain tolerance. "Do you want to tell people when you go into labour?" I ask her and she thinks for a moment. "Definitely our parents." She states and I nod. "Sophie, Lizzie and Tom should be told too." I add and she agrees. "Sophie will have a sixth sense about it anyway and will appear." Y/n jokes.

"But it's only you in the delivery room." She states, lifting her head to lock eyes with me. "Of course, babe. I have a feeling the others will all be waiting expectantly for us though." I inform her. "I can't wait to meet him and then to share him with our family." She smiles, rubbing her hand on her bump. "Me too. They're going to love him." I smile. "I think they already do." Y/n adds.

Our parents have been very involved through the pregnancy and I'm really excited for mom to move to LA for a few months. I helped her find a small house near by so she can be around for the first few months of the baby's life. She has a second bedroom, and pull out in the living room, so Hunter and Dad are able to stay too without having to disturb us too much. I'm really grateful that, although they're divorced, mom and dad have a good relationship. They are much better as friends than spouses.