Finding Love Series: When Love Gets Hard (Book 3) #TheWattys2017

Different This Time (Chapter.24)

*Wes & Beth*

"I think Lilian Rose Beverly sounds beautiful. Think about it Bentley Rae, Carter Victoria, and Lilian Rose. How beautiful are those names?" Beth asked.

"I mean I like them but I think it should be Lily Rose instead of Lilian Rose. I think Lilian sounds like an old lady." I admitted.

"Why do you keep saying that? That's what you said about Victoria too." Beth said while pouting.

"Well Carter Victoria doesn't sound that great together to this day to be honest. But you wanted to argue and it is easier to just give you your way. But notice I never call Carter "Carter Victoria." She is always just Carter because I don't like her middle name. I think we should go with lily over Lilian."

"But I do not. I think Lilian Rose is great and I think that's what she should be named. I will not change my mind Wes." Beth said firmly.

"Fine, but I will call her Lily." I said.

"That's fine as long as her birth certificate says Lilian Rose Beverly." Beth said with a vicious smile.

*April & Beth*

"So have you two picked a name for the new baby girl yet?" I asked with excitement to speak of babies.

"Yes we decided her name last night." Beth replied with a smile.

"Awesome what is my second niece's name?" I asked.

"We are naming her Lilian Rose Beverly." Beth replied with the biggest smile.

"Wow. You always said if you were to have two girls the second would be Lilian. Well I'm happy you got it congratulations!" I exclaimed.

"I know right? I am pretty excited about it. How about you? How is the pregnancy going? When do you find out what you're having?" Beth asked.

"So far my pregnancy is going pretty well besides the little hiccup when Scott put all of that stress on me. The baby is healthy each time I go! I find out the gender next time I go which is this week!" I said.

"So you are going all alone to find out the gender?' Beth asked.

"Yes. I mean I'm perfectly fine with it. Scott is not part of the baby's life at all. This way so much of the stress I had is gone. That was the issue when I was pregnant with Lane. I was too stressed and that was a big factor of me losing him. Now I am stress free. I have a little bit of confusion but no more stress than usual." I admitted.

"Confusion? That sounds like a story begging to be told. Why are you confused? You haven't found another guy have you? I mean you already have two baby daddies." Beth said.

"Excuse me but before you met my saint of a brother you had a few pregnancy scares and a few sex partners in your day. So shut your hoe mouth." I said laughing.

"Oh my god April say that quieter. We don't say things like that. But we are even now." Beth said worried and then starting to laugh as well.

I said nothing I just laughed very hard.

*2 days later April*

Today is the day. I find out the gender of the baby. I get so much anxiety when going to any baby related appointment. I guess because of what happened with Lane I get this way. But this baby has been healthy each time it has been checked on. So I don't see how it would be a problem this time. I almost don't want to have children anymore because of the fear it now brings me. But I don't have any stress now that Dash and Scott are out of my life. I can't wait to meet the baby! This gives Lance the second chance to be a big brother. Once I find out the gender I'll be able to start buying stuff and then decorate the nursery! I'll be a fully single mother which has never happened before, I'm a little nervous I'll admit. I hope this appointment goes well. We have made it this long with no issues I don't know what I'll do if there is now.

"Beverly? April Beverly?"

I looked up to see a short red headed lady in tinker bell scrubs looking around.

"That's me." I said as I approached her.

"Oh wonderful! Right this way Ms. Beverly." The woman replied.

I followed.

She weighed me, took my blood pressure, and once again asked about any allergies I have. Then she left me alone in a small room to sit on an uncomfortable bed covered with paper, while I waited for the doctor.

As my mind started to wander the doctor came in.

"Alright let's see the gender of this baby!" The doctor exclaimed.

"Yes lets! But can you check if it is healthy first still?" I asked nervously.

"Everything is looking great. Ms. Beverly I know you lost your other child but you can't worry. This child is healthy, it couldn't be healthier. Every visit it is still doing great. You have a son and he is healthy correct?" The doctor asked.

"Yes he couldn't be better." I said.

"Exactly. You aren't stressed this time. You haven't been attacked and put in the hospital this time either. This is a very different situation then the last time. Now stop worrying and let's find out the gender alright?"

"Alright." I agreed.

"This is a girl! Congrats!" The doctor exclaimed.

"A girl?! Wow. I don't know what to say. I'm just in shock. I always wanted a girl but both times I've been pregnant it was with a boy. So I gave up hope of ever having a girl." I said in disbelief.

"Well the first two were by a different guy than this one. It is about the sperm not the egg. That could be why you are actually having a girl. See you are getting blessed with a girl things are going up from here! No need to worry Ms. Beverly. I'm sure little Lance will be thrilled to get the news. Now I'll see you at your next appointment, try to be calmer next time." The doctor said with a smile then exited the room.

I get to shop for a little girl! This will be so fun but so different. Now what should I name her?