Parenthood - (completed)

Part 10

Connie woke up the next morning wrapped in Jacob's arms, her head on his chest and their legs entwined.
He was already awake, smiling down at her and rubbing her arm gently, "hey beautiful" he said before kissing her forehead gently.
She looked up at him slightly surprised at how he was being with her but still smiled back, "morning" she whispered.
Jacob smiled, "how you feeling?" he asked softly.
"Better, safe" she admitted.
"Good, look Con I really don't feel comfortable leaving you here alone" he said.
"Jacob I'll be ok fine, go home and see Layla. She's not going to be over the moon at you lying here with me is she?" Connie said.

"Then that's her problem isn't it? You and my baby come first sweetcheeks, you and her should both know that" he told her.
"Jacob she's your girlfriend, go home to her. I need to get ready for work anyway and more to the point so do you so go home" Connie said again.
Jacob looked down at her and stroked her cheek, "you aren't going anywhere con, not after what happened" he said.
She looked up at him and went to respond but was cut off by him pressing his lips to hers.
Connie kissed him back and wrapped his arms around his neck but they pulled apart when Jacob's phone rang.

He reached over and picked it up, seeing Layla's name on the caller idea.
"Answer it" Connie said.
He nodded and answered it as Connie moved away from and rolled over so he couldn't see her face.
"Hey Layla" he said.
"Jacob where are you? You were supposed to meet me for breakfast this morning" Layla said.
Jacob sighed, "sorry babe, I completely forgot. Err give me half an hour and I'll be there" he said.
"Ok, Jacob, I love you" she told him.
"I love you too" he replied before ending the call.
He looked over and Connie and placed a hand on her shoulder but she moved away.
"Go to her Jacob. I need to go to work" she said.

He sighed then got out of bed and got ready whilst Connie laid there crying to herself.
Jacob finished getting dressed then climbed back on the bed next to her and pulled her closer.
Connie cried into his chest and he stroked her hair as he held her.
"You don't need to be here, go to Layla" she sobbed.
"Connie please don't cry" he said softly.
"Jacob please go, I need some space" Connie cried.
"Are you sure beautiful?" Jacob asked.
"Please stop calling me that! Please just go" she said as she pulled away from him.
Jacob sighed and got out of bed, looking back at her momenterially before walking out.

Connie waited till she heard the front door slam before getting up and going to have a shower.
This was her second shower since it had happened but still she scrubbed herself wanting to remove every trace of Michael from her body.
After showering she got dressed then did her hair and makeup before going to pick up Grace from her friends house.
Grace had asked to come to work with her and since Connie wasn't in the mood for arguing she had agreed so she drove to the ED.
They walked in hand in hand, Connie's small bump hidden by her floaty blouse.

Jacob was stood by the nurses station and Grace let go of Connie's hand to run over.
"Hi Jacob!" she giggled as the threw her arms around him.
He grinned and hugged her, "hey firecracker, you alright?" he asked.
"Yeah! Mummy said I can come to work with her today!" she said happily.
Jacob looked over at Connie who was unlocking her office, clearly trying to avoid him.
"Mrs Beauchamp! Iain requested a doctor on a building site" Robyn said as she approached Connie.
"Fine, Jacob can you watch Grace please?" she asked.
"Please Jacob! I'll be good I promise!" Grace grinned.
"Course, where you going?" Jacob asked.

Connie sighed and looked back at Robyn, "I'm going out on a shout with the paramedics. I'll see you later" she said.
"Connie is that a good idea?" he asked.
"Leave me alone Jacob!" she snapped before walking out.
"Will mummy be ok? What about the baby?" Grace asked Jacob worriedly.
"Your mummy is doing what she thinks is best. Now come on, let's get you some chocolate and something to drink" he said.
"Thank you" she smiled.
"It's ok" he replied as they walked to the shop.