PBE: The Sequel

-12-

We sat down on the beach and just admired the scenery. I was unusually quiet and it was bothering Odell because he had asked multiple times what was wrong.

" Babe please tell me what's wrong ? Your silence scares me."

I turned around and looked at him I couldn't not tell him anymore it was too hard for me keeping the secret.

" Babe remember earlier when I said I was going with Emeli to the doctor. I didn't tell the total truth, I did go with her but we went for me."

" Whats wrong ? Are you sick what's going on ?"

" No no I'm fine , there were just some test that I needed to have done. You talked to EM about my mood swings , and she pointed out some other things too me." I took a deep breath and grabbed his hands

" Odell I think I might be pregnant." His entire face lit up like a child on Christmas morning.

" Seriously ! Like I am going to be a daddy ? " he smiled and kissed all over my face. I was smiling on the inside and out and now I feel bad because what if I'm not.

" It's just a maybe though babe so don't get overly excited. How are you really feeling about it ?"

" I am excited and I know we are both young and have some growing to do. I am here for you , for us and nothing is going to stop us i promise you."

It all sounded so good, but there were so many things that I was worried about. If I am pregnant how is this going to affect my moods and dealing with the emotional snaps. Odell was so happy in the moment that I didn't want to ruin it. We stayed at the beach a little while longer and then headed back home. We pulled into the driveway and Kevin was sitting in front of the house smoking. I cursed under my breath and grabbed Odell's hand.

" Babe please just walk in the house and ignore him."

He looked down at me and nodded kissing my forehead. We walked towards the door and Kevin stepped aside. He cleared his throat and looked toward us.

" Delaney can I speak to you please ?"

I looked at Odell and he had the " no absolutely not" look on his face.

" I won't hurt her , you can stay here if necessary."

I would feel more comfortable with Dell here, but I know Kev won't open up as much. I looked at Odell and nodded my head. He rolled his eyes and shook his head.

" I am going to be right on the other side of this door. Try it if you want to."

I chuckled to myself , admiring how protective he was of me. He walked into the house and closed the door peeping out the side glass just to reassure me of his presence. I sat down on the steps and looked up at Kevin.

" So what's up what did you want to talk about?"

" For starters I want to apologize for how I acted the other night. I was way out of line , I knew better and I never should've disrespected you that way. I got mixed up in my own emotions it's been a while since I connected with someone. When we vibed so well it got easy to get caught up in. I would have never ever made you have sex with me, my aggression was just frustration of knowing I couldn't have you even when I wanted you. I am really sorry for how I acted. You got a good guy on your team to , he can handle his own that's for sure."

" Thank you for that Kev , I apologize again if I made you think that it was anything more than what it was. I was going through somethings with Odell and that made it easy to want the attention from you. That doesn't excuse me leading you on in anyway. It's water under the bridge Kev !"

I smiled and gave him a hug , he hugged me back and nodded his head. I walked in the door and almost knocked Odell and Emeli down. I looked at them and laughed

" You two are ridiculous you know that."

" Whatever Buggie , Odell the one who made me listen , so he's the crazy one not me."

She laughed walking back up the steps, I wanted to shower and cuddle I was so tired. Still had a lot on my mind. Me and Dell went upstairs showered and got in the bed it was only 10:30 but it felt like midnight. Soon as my head hit the pillow I was asleep.

3:00 a.m

I woke up to the sound of a phone ringing. I looked over and it wasn't mine, Odell sleeps like a rock so he couldn't hear it. I looked over at his phone and a picture of Mike and Mel popped up. Why would they be calling this time of night , and why Odell's phone? I looked at my phone and I had 6 missed calls from Mel's phone. Somethings wrong ! I sat up and called back immediately.  Mike picked up instantly.

" Lane it's Mel, something is wrong she called me when I was flying back in from a case and she was screaming about how much it hurt. We are at the hospital now , it doesn't look good Lane one of the babies are wrapped up in the cord."

No this wasn't happening, I couldn't lose Mel or one of the babies. I started to panic , my heart was beating out of my chest causing my breathing to quicken.

" Daddy I'm coming I'll be on the next flight. Just please keep me posted on what is happening. I'm leaving now."

" Lane relax for a second , take a deep breath and calm down. I need one of us to be level headed right now and I can't ."

He was right I had to calm down. I took a few deep breaths and shook Odell lightly.

" Daddy we are on our way just hang tight I love you."

I hung up the phone and shook Odell. He wasn't moving , I bit the back of his ear and he woke up instantly. It's one of his spots, he looked up rubbing his eyes.

" What's up babe you want some of daddy ?"he focused and realized I was crying. He sat up instantly.

" What's wrong Delaney?"

" Babe it's Mel somethings wrong with one of the babies we have to go and we have to go now."