~𝙼𝙾𝙳𝙴𝚁𝙽 𝙳𝙰𝚈 𝙱𝙾𝙽𝙽𝙸𝙴 𝙰𝙽𝙳 𝙲𝙻𝚈𝙳𝙴~

𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕨𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕪-𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕖

Bellatrix sat on the porch, the warm sun kissing her face as she dialed Tig's number. She missed him terribly, but hearing his voice always made her feel better. The phone rang a few times before he picked up.

"Hey, lil' mama," Tig's voice came through the line, warm and comforting.

"Hey, babe," Bellatrix replied, smiling at the sound of his voice. "Just wanted to hear your voice."

"I miss you," Tig said softly. "I wish I could be there with you."

"I know, but you'll be home soon," Bellatrix said, trying to sound upbeat. "We can make up for lost time then."

"Yeah, we will," Tig agreed. "I love you, Bellie."

"I love you too, Tig," Bellatrix said, feeling a lump form in her throat. "I'll let you go so you can get back to work."

"Okay, take care of yourself, okay?" Tig said before hanging up.

Bellatrix sighed, feeling a mix of emotions. She missed Tig terribly, but she was determined to stay strong while he was away. Just then, Gemma pulled up in her car, a mischievous smile on her face.

"Get in, girl," Gemma said, motioning for Bellatrix to join her. "I'm taking you out for a day of pampering."

Bellatrix raised an eyebrow, surprised by the sudden invitation. "Really? What's the occasion?"

"No occasion, just a little mother-daughter bonding time," Gemma said, her smile widening. "Plus, I think you could use a little pick-me-up while Tig's away."

Bellatrix couldn't help but smile at Gemma's thoughtfulness. She knew that Tig's absence was hard on her, and she appreciated the gesture.

"Okay, let's go," Bellatrix said, getting up from the porch swing and joining Gemma in the car.

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As Bellatrix and Gemma drove home from the salon, the topic of conversation turned to what they would have delivered for dinner. Gemma suggested pizza, but Bellatrix wasn't in the mood for it.

"What about Chinese food?" Gemma suggested, glancing over at Bellatrix.

Bellatrix shook her head. "I'm not really feeling Chinese tonight. Maybe we could get some Mexican food?"

Gemma raised an eyebrow. "Mexican food? Are you sure that's a good idea with your heartburn?"

Bellatrix laughed. "I'll risk it. I've been craving tacos all day."

Gemma chuckled. "Alright, tacos it is then. But can we talk about this baby name you've chosen? Stetson Ace? That's a bold choice, even for you."

Bellatrix smiled. "I know, but I love it. Tig does too. We want something unique for our little boy."

Gemma nodded. "Well, it's certainly unique. And I'm sure he'll grow into it just fine."

They arrived home and ordered their tacos, eagerly awaiting their arrival. As they sat down to eat, Bellatrix couldn't help but feel grateful for her stepmother's support and excitement for the arrival of her baby boy.

As the sun began to set, Bellatrix sat down on the couch, exhausted but content. She knew that Tig would be proud of everything she had accomplished that day. She couldn't wait to see his reaction when he came home.

Just then, her phone rang. It was Tig. She answered eagerly, eager to hear his voice.

"Hey, babe," Tig said, his voice filled with warmth. "How was your day?"