Holding Out For A Hero

19. These Arms Of Mine

4 Weeks Later - Feb 13th

25 Weeks

I was finally back home after doing two weeks of press and couldn't wait to see Dave. I was not impressed with how much paparazzi had started following me around. It was scary when Dave wasn't with me and since he couldn't come with me, he hired a couple of guys. I felt a little safer with both of them there with me. As we walked through LAX to get to the car outside waiting for me, the paps followed me asking me about Dave and his divorce. I kept my head down with my arm through one of the body guards so he could help navigate me. It wasn't my place to talk about that so I was trying hard to ignore them. When we finally got outside and to the car, I got in and pulled out my phone. I texted Dave and said I was coming to the studio. He sent back a bunch of smiley faces which made me smile. I couldn't wait to see him. Two weeks without him was torture. When we got to the studio Dave was outside smoking with Pat. I got out and ran over to him as best as I could and we hugged.

"I missed you way too much," Dave said as we hugged.

"I missed you too. When are you done here?" I asked as we looked at each other.

"Uh we can wrap up now right Pat?" Dave said as he kept his gaze on me.

"You guys wanna go home and fuck don't you?" Pat asked which caused me to start laughing.

"Please Patty cake. I'm pregnant and it's been two weeks," I said as I walked over to him and gave him a hug.

"Fine by me but I don't know about the others. See ya in a couple of days Dave. Bye and Welcome home Britt," Pat said as he walked to his car, got in and drove off.

"Go say hey to the guys and tell them to go home while I put your stuff in the van. You also need to call Abby. She was trying to reach you today but you haven't been answering," Dave said as he kissed the top of my head.

"Ok. I'll call her on the way home. I'll be back soon. Tell Taylor to lock up?" I asked as I headed to the door.

"Yes please," Dave said as he took one of tmy bags out of the back of the car I had come in. I headed inside and heard Chris and Taylor.

"Hello," I called out as I walked and Nate poked his head out of the console room.

"Hey Britt's back. Guess we can go home," he said as I entered the room. I hugged Nate and then Chris.

"Have you talked to Abby yet?" Taylor asked me as I walked over toh im.

"I will call her on the way home I promise. Hug now please?" I asked as I held my arms out and open. He came in for the hug and he squeezed me tighter than normal.

"Call her ok. I told her I wouldn't say shit to you. You'll understand that hug after you talk to her," Taylor said once we pulled apart.

"I got it. Go home to your women boys but Taytay can you lock up please? Dave's outside waiting for me in the van," I said as I gave him a tiny pout.

"Go home and have fun. Make sure you give him a little special attention too tonight ok?" Taylor replied with a wink.

"Oh I already planned to. Night guys," I said with a wave and headed out to the parking lot. Dave was leaning against the side of the van when I came out. He opened my door as I walked over to him.

"Such a gentlemen," I said as he helped me in.

"Chivalry isn't dead yet baby," Dave said as he closed my door. I pulled my phone out of my purse that was still around my neck and texted Abby. I took my purse off as Dave got in and Abby called.