Tour life is never easy but it most definitely isn't easy when you've left your girlfriend and daughter at home. [This is a sequel to Stop The World so you'll probably want to read that first]
'Don't be mad...' Demi says as she makes her way into the living room where Nick is sitting with Willow on his knee.
'What have you done now?' He asks.
'I popped into BuyBuyBaby to pick up some more diapers and I might've had a little look around...' She replies.
'Okay? I don't get which part of that would make me mad.' He says watching as a small smile appears on her face and she reaches into the bag she's holding.
'Baby's first bear.' She says pulling out a grey fluffy teddy bear.
'Oh, Dems... I thought you'd done something awful.' He replies smiling.
'We agreed not to buy anything until after we had the second scan but I just couldn't resist... It's so cute.' She says and he stands up with Willow balanced on his hip.
'Our second scan is in a few hours, Dems, I think we're good.' He replies smiling at her.
'How's my poorly princess been?' She asks reaching her hand out to touch the little girl's cheek.
'She's still got a bit of a high temperature but I phoned my mom and she says that we shouldn't panic unless it reaches 100.4.' He replies.
'Oh my baby... Coming to see mommy?' She says reaching her arms out and smiling as the little girl leans into her.
'Why don't you go work out or something? You've had her all morning, I can look after her until we have to leave.' She says glancing up at Nick as he passes the little girl to her.
'Are you sure? I can stay and help you?' He asks and she nods her head.
'Yeah... We'll be fine won't we, sweetheart?' She replies kissing the top of Willow's head as the little girl cuddles into her shoulder.
'Okay. Well I'm going to go to the gym, call me if you need anything and I'll be home before we need to leave.' He says kissing each of their heads.
'We'll be fine. I'll see if I can get her to go down for a nap and then I'll have a shower.' She replies smiling.
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'He whizzed with his load through the bright morning light and he brought back the toys! And the food for the feast! And he, he himself the Grinch carved the roast beast!'
Demi smiles as she places the book down beside her and gently touches Willow's cheek.
'You're not well at all are you, little duck?' She says leaning down and kissing the little girl's head.
'Will we get Auntie Marissa or Uncle Joe to come watch you so mommy can go for her scan?' She mumbles staring down at her daughter. Picking up her phone she clicks to compose a new message.
To Joe : Hey, Nick and I have a scan today and Willow isn't well... Would you be able to come watch her or have you got something on?x
From Joe : Of course. What time do you need me there?
To Joe : Around 2ish of possible?x
From Joe : Okay. I'll be there. See you soon.
'Let's get you in your crib, little duck.' Demi whispers. She places her phone back on the bedside table and lifts Willow into her arms. Carrying her over to the crib she smiles and gently places her down on the mattress.
'You get some sleep, baby girl.' She says running her finger down Willow's cheek. Standing at the side of the crib she watches as Willow's eyes grow heavy and her breathing evens out before she falls asleep.
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'Are you excited?' Nick asks as they drive towards the hospital.
'Kinda... I'm really nervous.' Demi admits biting her bottom lip as she glances down at her phone.
'Why?' He asks and she shrugs her shoulders.
'I just feel like I don't know. What if something is wrong?' She mumbles.
'Dems, I can't promise that everything is going to be okay but I can promise that no matter what happens you'll be okay... We'll be okay.' He says placing his hand on her knee as he keeps his eyes on the road.
'I'm just being a bit of a worrier.' She replies shrugging her shoulders.
'Stop worrying. Everything will be absolutely fine.' He says.
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He slides his phone back into his pocket and gazes down at Willow. He finds it absolutely crazy how much Willow is like Demi; from the little faces she pulls to the stubbornness she already has at only six months old, the little girl is a carbon copy of her mother. If you had told him a year ago that his brother and his ex girlfriend would have a baby girl and another little one on the way he would probably have laughed in your face but now he couldn't imagine things any other way... They're fantastic parents and they're perfect for each other.
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Demi smiles up at Nick as the nurse runs the probe across her abdomen much like she had the week before. Clutching her hand Nick smiles as he glances up at the screen; it's his first time being in this situation and he finds it truly fascinating that this is even possible.
'I-Is everything okay? It didn't take this long to find the heartbeat last time.' Demi asks as the room is filled with silence.
'Baby's just hiding I think.' The nurse replies. The minutes that pass feel like hours and Demi glances back up at Nick as tears fill her eyes.
