Famous Collide || h.s.

Chapter 64: It's a ...

Lisa P.O.V.

"Surprise!", they shouted in unison.

But I was too confused to put it into words. It wasn't the fact that so many people were in this room - I didn't know that that would be possible - and it wasn't even the fact that it was all planned. No.

I knew even before I opened my eyes, that I would take a shock. But not that it would look like this.

"A Baby Shower.",  it went through my head. "I should have known. Caroline would never let this pregnancy end without a baby shower, and neither Christina or Katherine or Amy or ... "

But the thought ended as I saw in her face. There were also the colors that told me clearly what we expected. What sex our baby will have and also a sign graced these words. I didn't wanted to know but ...

But again my eyes flew from this truth sight to the face of a single person. Emotions broke on me because I didn't know how to react.

Should I be angry because she showed up right now and not even days in advance?

Should I be happy that I finally had her back?

Should I be sad, that, given the fact that she had let me wait for days / weeks and now show up on  one  - on my - Baby Shower and drew attention to herself?

Should I fear because another person could possibly even show up?

I looked from her to Harry, who, however, didn't return my glance, but seemed to stare at a sign. A lettered banner that hung over their heads, and from whom he apparently didn't knew also.

Taking a deep breath I briefly closed my eyes, but also that didn't displaced the shock. Why was I shocked?

Again I met her eyes and this time a smile formed on her lips, such familiar. I thought I would never see it again. When had I seen it the last time?

"Does that matter?",  I asked myself inwardly.

A smile spread on my face, slowly I felt as relief steals almost all the place, but only almost.

"Mom.", I whispered almost imperceptibly.

I carefully dropped my hands from Harry, which he also took away from my hips in slow motion. I took a step toward her and easily held out my hand.

As if on cue, she took on her way to me, her eyes didn't leave me any more than her smile.

"But please tell me that-", I glanced away from her.

"Michael isn't here.", she included my hand and pulled me to her.

Inwardly sighing, and now more than satisfied, I leaned against her and hugged her. A silence followed.

Lauren P.O.V.

To see how her mom and older sister hold finally each other in the arms, brought her relief. At last the moment had come, she had eagerly anticipated since the morning.

At last her family had grown a piece more back together.

She felt warm tears running down her cheeks.

"Hey.", Dani cupped her hand. "You don't have to cry yet."

"And how.", she muttered and returned the warm handshake. "Look at it, Dani. Our family is one step closer to... "

"Yes.", Dani nodded quietly and smiled. "You're right."

She gave Harry a quick glance to realize that he was still staring at the banner, making her smile again.

She had bought two versions, which once was in blue and said 'It's a boy' and another in pink, which said 'It's a girl'. When he had made on the way up, they had a little consultation with Jo and have stretched the correct banner over the fully laden gifts table.

They were skeptical as Caroline made the statement about a baby shower because it still attracted quite a stir. But they did, on her mind, it on a very clever way. Lisa was now in the 35th week, which meant that they don't have much more time. And what concerned Klaus...

"I'm so glad.", she heard her mother sobbing. "I've missed you so. It's just not the same if my children aren't complete for me or around me. "

Lauren saw Lisa from her perspective smile, but also the glistening tear tracks on her cheeks.

"It was probably most of the time not so hectic and noisy at home?", Lisa asked.

"It was different.", her mother replied. "I miss everything."

"But it's not all-"

"The biggest part already, my dear child.", she held her an arm length away, resting her hand on Lisa's upper arms. "Since Michael kicked you out, it is no longer the same. The mood has changed. It is no longer so omitted, as it has always been. No one sung, the piano is unused and ... "

Lisa hadn't dare to look away, she kept the eye contact and raised now easily an eyebrow. "And?"

"... and I could say so much more."

A faint smile played on Lisa's lips. "Yes, you could."

"But for now – for this moment.", Mom cupped her hands. "I just want to have my children around me and celebrate your baby shower with you and the others. I haven't forgot you!", she smiled over her shoulder and pulled Lisa again in her arms. "I am going to be a grandma!!"

"Yes, you will.", Lisa giggled. "I'm glad you're here, Mom.", she kissed her cheek.

Finally, the traces of tears were wiped from her cheeks and Mom asked: "How do you feel?"

"Rested.", she mused, nodding thoughtfully. "Yes, the nap was quite good. My back doesn't hurt now."

"Oh yes.", Mom nodded. "This is the unpleasantness. How do it looks with the appetite?"

"Is this now going to be an interrogation, Mom?"

"She has a little less eaten, in the last days.", Bonnie threw in.

Mom nodded. "Your stomach is concentrated, this is normal. That would have Jo tell you already."

Jo smiled at her. "I think a woman who has already eleven births behind her, speaking from experience, so ... it is quite good if those accepts this survey."

"I am sure that you have everything under control."

"She did.", Lisa smiled and took a deep breath. "But I haven't eat that much. Or?"

She looked thoughtfully from Mom to Harry, who still seemed to be unable to move.

"Harry?", Lisa turned to him and eventually followed his eyes, after which she met Laurens views.

Still in tears she smiled at her and got the double of it back.

"She is happy."

"It's always a moving moment when a father learns who he has to protect and love until his death.", Mom whispered.

Lisa pursed her lips and went to Harry, after which she took his hand in hers and stroked his cheek: "Are you still with me?"

"I will always be with you.", he whispered back. "Until the end of my days."

Lisa nodded and replied, just as softly: "I'll stay until my last breath by your side."

Now – finally – Harry took his eyes from the banners and met her eyes. They recognized the tears in his eyes now clearly as he breathed now more: "It is a..."

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Hey everyone,

what do you think? What are Harry and Lisa expecting?
A boy?
Or a girl?

~ Laysana♥