Stone Tavern: Isabella's Savior

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

~CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO~

Meanwhile, Bradley has to contact Jackson and Isabella. He has to tell them what happened. He is also going to get their house cleaned up and back in order before they return at the end of the week from their honeymoon. He picked up the phone on his desk and dials his son's phone number. It rings twice before Jackson answers it.

------PHONE CALL------

J: Hello?

B: Hey Jackson, it's your dad.

J: Hi dad. Is everything okay? You're calling from your office.

B: Yes and no. I need to talk to both you and Isabella.

J: Okay, whatever it is, it can't be that bad.

B: Please get Isabella.

J: Sure. 'Bella, come here. Dad wants to talk to us both.' (she comes to the phone.)

B: Dad is on speaker and Bella is here with me.

I: Hello, what is going on?

J: Dad, please what it is?

B: Someone broke into the house.

J: Who's yours?

B: No, yours.

I: Oh my god. How bad is it?

J: Dad??

B: My guys are cleaning up the house. But someone shot the intruder in the house. He died on the way to the hospital in the ambulance.

I: WHAT? (Bella is a little freaked out by this.)

J: Who broke into our house? Dad was officers injured.

B: Officer Duit killed the intruder. He shot at us and Duit shot back and hit the suspect.

J: Okay. Who was it?

B: First, let me say that you both need to remain calm as I tell you this.

J & I: Okay.

B: I don't know how else to say this.

I: Just say it please, you worrying me.

B: David escaped from prison.

I: He is going to come after me.

J: Dad, was it David?

B: Yes. David broke into your house. Somehow, he learned she had been staying with you. I am not sure if he knew that you two got married or not.

I: So, David is dead? Like really dead??

B: Yes, Bella he is dead. He is really dead.

J: Wow. I had heard nothing about his escaping and I knew his guard, Terrance Michales.

B: Well, that's because he is dead. Thanks to David.

J: Damn.

B: You are both safe and the house is being cleaned now.

J & I: Thank you dad

J: it means a lot that you called and told us.

I: Yes, it does. We love you.

B: Love you too and see you on Friday.

-----END OF CALL-----

JACKSON

It has been two-months since Bella and I returned home from the cabin. Married life has been amazing. So has been working with my wife at the tavern. But something concerns me. Bella hasn't been herself for the last few weeks. She has been getting sick. She went to the doctors this morning. I asked if she wanted me to go with hr. But she said no, and it's probably just the flu. Bella sent me a text message. Hey, I'm on my way home. I made her lunch, her favorite. Turkey and Swiss of wheat. I heard the garage door close and I see her walking towards me.

"Hey babe, I made you lunch." I told her.

"Thank you. I am starving." She said.

"You feeling better?" I asked her.

"Yes, a little." She replied.

"How did the appointment go?" I asked her.

"Well, they tested me for the flu, strep and did some other blood work. I am just waiting for the results." She said. Then her phone rang. "It's the doctor's office."

-----PHONE CALL-----

I: Hello.

T: Good afternoon, is Isabella Stone available?

I: Yes, this is her.

T: Hello, this Tiffany White from the Dr. Christy Robert's office. I am calling with your results.

I: Yes, what are they? (I just looked at her. She mouthed 'it's the doctor's office.' She put the phone on speaker.)

T: Your flu and strep test came back negative. Your bloodwork shows that your iron is low. But that is nothing that your diet can't fix. But the one test the doctor ran is positive. (Both Bella and I just looked at each other.)

I: Umm... What test was that?

T: Pregnancy. You're pregnant and by the looks of your levels, you're about 2 months along. Congratulations.

I: Thank you. (Bella in complete shock. I am taken by surprise and shocked.)

T: If you have questions please let me know and be sure to schedule an appointment with an OBYGN as soon as possible. You want to make sure that you are getting prenatal care. Dr. Amber Jeffers is the best.

I: I will thank you.

T: Have a good day, goodbye.

I: You to and goodbye.

-----END OF PHONE CALL-----

I can't believe it. Bella and I are going to have a baby. Neither of us thought that this was possible.

ISABELLA/BELLA

I can't believe it. I place my hand on my stomach. We are having a baby. This is exciting and nerve racking at the same time. The look that Jackson is giving me says it all. He is just as happy about that baby as I am. But are we ready for this? We did just get married a few months ago.

"I can tell that something is on your mind, babe. What is it?" He asked me. I just sighed.

"Are we ready for this? I said.

"Why wouldn't we be babe?" He asked.

"We have only been married for a short while, Jack." I told him.

"Yeah, I know that. But we have talked about having a family before. What has changed?" He asked with a concerned look.

"Just nervous and lightly scared." I told him. "I want this baby that is growing inside of me."

"Babe, I am nervous too. But you will be a wonderful mother. You already are Hun. I can't imagine having a family with anyone else but you." He said. "I love you Bella."

"You always know how to make me feel better. I love you too." I said. He chuckled for a moment and then he pulled me close to kiss me.

JACKSON

I am on cloud nine right now. My wife Bella and I are having a baby. When I called and told my mom and dad, they were delighted to hear the news. Then again, so were Macey and Jared. Bella is going to be an exceptional mother. I don't understand why she keeps doubting herself. She is amazing at everything that she does. Hell, I couldn't be prouder of my wife. She is super intelligent, sexy and all mine.