Life Changing

Chapter 16

Two months had passed. Sam had went on several dates but never felt a real connection with anyone. Emily was taking time off for maternity leave. Her stomach had doubled in size. Her third trimester began at the end of the week, meaning she was no longer allowed to fly. Penelope and John were driving back to the hotel after getting something to eat.

"I don't want Emily to leave daddy." Penelope said.

"I know but she has to for Greyson."

"I'll miss her."

"I know but it's only for a few months."

Emily was back at the hotel. She got a text message from Britt saying to come to her room. When Emily got to Britt's room the door was cracked open a little bit. She opened the door.

"Hello?" She said.

Suddenly the lights came on and all the women she knew  popped out and yelled. "Surprise!"

"What's this?"

"Your baby shower." Britt said. They hugged.

"You guys didn't have to do this."

"We wanted to."  "You deserve it." "Plus we're going to miss you while you're gone." "We can't wait to see you and baby Greyson when you come back."

"This is so nice of all of you." Emily said.

"Ok." "Time for presents." 

After the shower Emily stayed behind to help Britt clean up.

"This was a great party." Emily said.

"I'll bet you're excited." "You're nearing the home stretch." "Two more months."

"I am." "I can't wait to see his little face and I've never seen Travis so happy." "I'm gonna miss this though." "It's amazing what you get used to." "I'll miss Penelope to." "We've been attached at the hip practically since I started here."

A few nights later Penelope was going to spend the night with Emily. Emily was leaving tomorrow. She was there to pick up Penelope. Penelope and Sam were saying goodbye.

"Be good." Sam said.

"I will daddy." He kissed him on the cheek. "I love you."

"I love you too." "See you in the morning."

"Ok."

Emily and Penelope went back to Emily's room. After playing a few games they sat on the couch.

"Your daddy told me you don't want me to leave." Emily said.

"No I don't but I know you have to."

"We'll still get to talk." "I promise." "I won't be gone that long."

"I know but it won't be the same."

"I'll tell you what." "Whenever you miss me just tell your daddy to call me."

"Ok."

"Then when I come back you can help me with Greyson."

"I'm excited to meet him."

"Me to." "We'll always be friends Penelope nothing will ever change that." They hugged.