Ryan's POV
'Pregnant' the word had been circling around in my head since Dr Shaw said it. Abi hadn't said much either, she just gripped tightly onto my hand. I think these anxiety attacks were worrying her a little aswell. Dr Shaw had gone now leaving Abi and myself to talk briefly in our room. Before going back out to see everyone else.
"Well I definately didn't expect that" I exhaled deeply as I looked at my wife.
"Are you angry?" Abi was obviously trying to assess the situation. How could she even think I could be angry though?
"Why would I be angry?" I replied quickly and she hesitated for a moment.
"It's not exactly planned is it" she whispered and I felt my head shake gently.
"No, but neither were the twins" I reassured her "Any baby we make together could never be a mistake, whether it's planned or not"
"I know it's just..." she faded off and just wrapped her arms around me "I'm sorry..."
It's at this moment I am reminded of just how deep Nick's damage goes. Even though we have been together for almost 6 years, the hurt he caused her towards the end still effects her deeply. I would give anything to be able to take that pain and worry away from her...
"Do you mind if we keep this to ourselves for now?" Her question came as a surprise to me, I didn't really intend on rushing out to tell everyone right now. Especially not before our parents "It's just with the pains and anxiety I don't want to...well not until the scan at least"
"Sure" I reply as I wrap my arms around her, I feel an overwhelming need to protect her.
"Abigail Jenson-Tedder and husband Ryan Tedder, are said to have been left shaken after an intruder broke into their house early hours of this morning. No-one has been hurt and nothing was taken after Ryan chased off the intruder. Abigail's security have told us they will be stepping up after this horrific incident. We are waiting to hear from a spokesperson"
"Shit that didn't take long" Abi frowned a she flicked on the TV and heard the news story "We better give our parents a call and explain"
I nodded in agreement, still not sure of how Abi was feeling really.
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"So no less than three guards when you are out and about" Leroy spoke to Abi as though she was a small child. I knew this wouldn't sit well, but after our recent news Abi had no other choice than to agree.
"I've already spoken to Ryan" Leroy says and Abi looks at me like some kind of traitor "And we both think it would be better if you and the twins stay with you Mom until we can find out who this person is"
"Okay" Abi nodded and Leroy and I threw her a look. This wasn't like her at all, she had aways been so awkward and argumentative when it came to extra security details. I couldn't help thinking there was so much more to this "And Freya?"
"Well that's up to you" Leroy exhaled.
"I'll speak to Nick" Abi's tone worried me "She's safe at her dad's...Leroy what about my dad's funeral?"
"I'll speak to Lex..." Leroy started and Abi shocked us both.
"No" Abi snapped "Leroy I want you to dismiss everyone one on our original team, while they are being investigated. I can't take any risks with this family"
"Yeah but baby how are we...?" I pleaded with her and she stood firm.
"I need to be around people I can trust Ry, Leroy do you remember the guys you called in after Dominic Hendley? Your old mates?" Abi was plotting something.
"Yeah" Leroy smiled weakly "Shall I give them a call?" I watch as Abi nods.
"Yeah tell them I'll make it worth their while like last time" she half smiles "I'll stay with my Mom on one condition, you stay with us too" she looks at me.
"Yeah" I nod, I don't plan on leaving her alone. My heart still knows something is wrong, Abi has never been this obedient with any kind of rules and regulations.
Before I could say anything else Abi's cellphone vibrated "Hey Nick" she answered and I watched as she walked out of the room.
"So you got any ideas?" I knew Leroy wouldn't raise his suspicions in front of Abi. To my surprise he nodded.
"Oh yeah I know who it is, I've been watching him for a couple of days now waiting for him to do something like this. I've told the police and they ate going to look into it. I think we should keep Abi in the dark until I'm certain though" Leroy spoke surprisingly calmly but then that had always been his way. Leroy wasn't easily spooked by things like this, I suppose you could say he was the best in his league.
"Yeah okay, thanks Nick" Abi spoke gently and calmly as she walked back into the room "Yeah you too, I'll call you later okay? Bye Nick"
Abi looked at us and we waited for her to speak "Nick's going to keep Freya with him for as long as we need, I explained that she could be the target and he is going to give you a call Leroy. He thinks one of your guys will protect her best"
"Right that's fine, what about you and the twins?" I glanced quickly at Leroy as he said this. Suddenly it became obvious to me that whoever was responsible, was only after Abi, Freya and the twins.
"We'll be fine at my Mom's" Abi paused and looked at Leroy "If Lex is the one behind this..."
"LEX" I inhale deeply "How did you even...?"
"Because he knows the set up of this house, he has access to Freya's laptop and passwords and he also has tonight off" Abi's explanation was pretty spot on, but that didn't stop me wondering how quickly she had come to this conclusion.
"That's what you think too right?" Abi looked at a Leroy and he nodded "You have been keeping him at arms length for the as few days, and he's the only one not on the list for tomorrow"
Shit I almost forgot about tomorrow. It was her Dad's funeral. No wonder she didn't mind staying at her Mom's for a few days. At least she would be able to keep an eye on her mom "Are you okay?" Abi sensed my change in mood.
"Yeah its just alot to take in that's all" Abi reached out for my hands, and suddenly pulled me towards her disgarding anyone else in the room as though we were alone.
"It's shit I know" she exhaled "But I have you, right?"
"Yeah, always" I reply cautiously.
"Good because right now I need you more than ever"
