A Story to Tell

July 18th 2016

"One more month! Isn't that exiting?!" Ms Salvia says happily as she puts the cream on my belly. I look at Jamie and we smile at each other.
"Do you have everything ready?" She asks.
"Ehh not really... we are planning to move out eventually... but this whole case thing is just... frustrating." I say shrugging.
"Mmhmm." She says raising her brows and nodding. She moves the cream around and this time it kind of hurt. Now a days it's harder to carry the girls. They are heavier and whenever they kick it hurts my back. They are going to leave me serious stretch marks...
"They are clear now... wow they have a lot of hair." She says smiling. They do have lots of hair.
"Which one is Mariana and which is esteffany?" Jamie asks. I smile and look at him and he looks confused.
"Mariana is the one who kicks a lot... so I'm guessing it's her." I say pointing to the baby that has her hands over her head.
"Mariana." He says with a smile.
"Then there's esteffany." I say pointing the the baby with the hands over her face.
"Almost." He says next to me.
"Almost." I say looking at him.
                                   ~
"Ashely?" I shake. She was fast asleep on the beach outside the court room.
"Hmm?" She asks and she wakes up.
"It's almost time to go in. Why are you sleeping?" I ask.
"I'm just really tired. I don't know why." She says stretching.
"You've been sleeping a lot. We need to get you a job." I say and we giggle.
"The case of Carolina Sanchez and Ashely Gonzales VS the State of Nevada." We hear someone.
"Come on... they are going to see if we get emancipated." I tell her and grab her hand and take her inside. We walk to the front and turn to see Jamie is with Marco. Ashely's parents are also here and Jamie's and my aunt Brisa and Kaylee and Jillian and her parents. I guess that's it. I'm so happy and relieved that Logan decided to not to come. I didn't want his begs again.
"Good morning. I hope you all have had a great morning but we should get started. So today we are going to focus on the emancipation of Carolina Sanchez and Ashely Gonzales..." then they went on with the details. I felt a horrible pain in my stomach that made me shriek. I grab my stomach and close my eyes. I breathe in and out..
"Caro are you okay?" I felt Ashely touch my shoulder and people were looking at me.
"Umm..." I said but the pain came back. I gasp and move my hand under my belly.
"Is it time? Do you want me to call this off?" Ashely asks.
"Ms Sanchez is everything alright?" I hear Judge Patterson ask.
"Caro what's wrong?" I heard Jamie from behind. He moves to the little doors so he can be next to me. I stay still with my hands on my stomach... so many people. I continue breathing not paying attention to anyone.
"Hear drink some water." Jamie says handing me a water bottle. I grab it and take some sips. The pain goes away a bit.
"Ms Sanchez are we going to need to reschedule?" I heard the judge ask. I shake my head no.
"No... I'm fine.. I just need a minute. If it fine if I step out for a bit?" I ask with my eyes closed.
"Mmm... okay. We'll call you if we need you. Meanwhile let's proceed." He says and I try to stand up. Jamie grabs my arm and helps me walk out the door.
"Hey, hey are you okay?" Jamie asks me as we get out. I walk around the small area for a bit.
"Ya... Braxton Hicks... I think..." I say slowly walking a bit faster. The pains start going away on it's own. They were like cramps... but worse. I continue breathing in and out until I was back to normal.
"Your okay right? We don't need to call the hospital yet?" He asks.
"Ya in fine. We're good. Let's go back in." I say with a shy smile. We walk back in and Ashely was at the podium and Mr. Jones was asking her questions. I take my seat and try finding a comfortable spot.
"You mother has always provided you food, shelter, school, and all your necessities... and why do you want to leave?" He asks her.
"I left because I didn't always feel like I belonged. We were so different, we mostly argued when we talked... I love both my parents, I do. I will always love them..." she says and she sheds a tear and she quickly wipes it.
"Then what? You left because your best friend made you? Tell me if Carolina wasn't pregnant and she lived a perfect life would you still have gone to California with her?" Mr Jones asks.
"I think it would be the other way around." She says with a shrug and a shy smile.
"Explain."
"If Caro still had her dad and her mom wasn't a crack head then I would have been the one going to her with my problems. And if she is the best friend I know she is... and I'm certain of it... then yes, she would go to California with me if I was in that situation." She finishes.
"Lots of teenagers want to leave their houses because if the smallest reasons. For not letting them date a certain guy, for not getting them something, for stupid reasons. What was yours?" He asks.
"Ha. You have got to be kidding me." She says and puts her head on her hand.
"Ms Gonzales answer the question." Judge Patterson says.
"Have we not answered this already? She was abused and she got pregnant and decided she needed a better place to raise the baby. Let's turn it around shall we? What if you were abused as a child and you got pregnant. Wouldn't you want a better place to raise your child instead of your home?!" She explains angrily.
"Why didn't she get an abortion? You could have offered her that!" He yells back.
"Murder!!" Ashely yells directly in his face. Judge Patterson bangs his gravel loud but Ashely is up and her face would not move an inch. Her face was red  and her nostrils flared. Mr Jones looked at her like a bug.
I, well, I was pissed too and I was holding myself down.
"How in hell do you think an abortion will solve this? That is fucking MURDER!!! I lost MY baby on complications, so bring back abortion and you'll see HOW big of a bitch I can be!" Ashely says quietly. Mr Jones doesn't move. He looks at Ashely never leaving her eyes.
"That is all." He says finally backing away. He breaks eye contact and looks at me. I give him the "oh you are dead" look. He goes behind the desk and sits down. Finally Ashely gets up and moves directly to her seat.
"Your honor I would like to question Ms Gloria Gonzales." Ms Montez says breaking the silence.
"Go ahead." Judge Patterson says and he seemed irritated.
Ashely looks at her mom with her mouth semi opened. Ms Gonzales walks to the podium looking down.
"Hi." Ms Montez says to Ms Gonzales.
"Hello." She answers quietly.  
"So your Ashely's birth mom correct?" She asks.
"Yes." Gloria answers.
"I don't want to make this any tougher then how it's supposed to. I have kids of my own so I would know how you feel." Ms Montez says calmly.
Gloria nods trying to fight tears.
"Have you noticed Ashely's unhappiness?"
"I've seen her a little more down then I would usually see her. Her moods would change a lot."
"Have you ever suspected anything?"
"Not really. I've been busy... I have my older son and my younger daughter... maybe she just felt like I was paying more attention to them lately that I wasn't paying much attention to her." She finishes.
"Yes. And we all know, when we have kids they start saying stuff like I hate you or I can't wait till I move out once they are older... most of them don't mean it, but some of them do. And most of them who do leave and come back because they got bored or when people forget about them or they run out of money. There has been many cases like this. But have you seen her today? Her GPA went up higher, she has a stable job, she has people around her that she can communicate and ask advise to, she has been so successful here. Colleges are looking at her, she's received scholarships and she is starting to plan. She moved here to help her friend that was getting abused here." Ms Montez says calmly.
"She's always been smart. She hasn't always been the best with people other then Carolina. But I don't understand why she didn't tell me about her being abused, we could have helped her." She says and gives me a snarl.
"Carolina didn't want people to know because she knew the outcome. She wanted to take care of herself and not let anyone control her life. She has always been mature with her decisions, even when she conceived her first child. She did get passed her life with her abusive, alcoholic, drug adict mother but it was because she worked harder to live. She felt that she could do it all on her own and she did, until she left. Ashely came to help her and she has also grown up since she had left." Ms Montez finishes. Gloria stares at the table and she is trembling. Her lips quiver and tears start running down her cheek.
"I just miss her so much." She chokes out.
"I would miss my child too. And I wouldn't  let my child do this if she didn't have a good reason or if I knew she wasn't ready. But look at your daughter... she is a grown woman. You have raised her for 16 years, she only has a year before she's 18, she was probably going to do this anyway." She says gesturing to Ashely. Ashely was also in tears.
"I love you baby." She sobs and Ashely gets up and walks into her arms and they cry. I wipe a tear from my eye. After about a few minutes they let go of each other and walk slowly back they're seats.
"Okay I think we should take a break and when we are back we will visit Carolina." Judge Patterson says and hits the gravel. I get up and grab Ashely. I hug her and she hugs me tightly.
"Everything will be okay. Do you still want to stay?" I ask her as she wipes tears.
"Yes." She says with a nod.
"Caro I need to talk to you. Let's go to the bathroom." She says and gets up. Jamie is behind me and he grabs my shoulder.
"Hey Ash are you okay?" He asks and he hugs her and she hugs him back. Marco also stands behind him and Jamie let's go.
"Hey baby. Your going to be alright." He says and he grabs Ashely and pushes her to him tightly. Jamie holds my hand and I squeeze it.
"Hey I'll be right back. I'm going to the bathroom with caro." She says and goes up and kisses Marco. He kisses her back then she let's go. She grabs my elbow and I look at Jamie with a faint smile and let go. Ashely pulls me beside her until we reached the bathroom.
"Hey are you okay?" I ask curiously. She locks the bathroom. It was one of those one stall bathrooms so nobody can get in.
"Caro im going to tell you something you told me. Your the first one. I'm pregnant." She says and my jaw drops.
"ASHELY!!!!" I almost yell and grabbed her. She starts laughing and this is a different reaction then last time!
"What?? How?? When?? How long??" I ask excited.
"It happened during the small time we had in the Bahamas... so 5ish weeks." She says smiling.
"Oh god! What about Marco?? Is he gonna get all mad about it this time?" I ask worried.
"We talked about it. He doesn't know I'm pregnant yet. But we talked about it before the trip. We said if I ever get pregnant again... no matter if it was now or a few years, he was going to stay and he was going to be there. I mean I hope it's true." She says smiling and shrugging.
"But I'm happy. I'm really happy caro." She says and she gives out a really big smile.
"Oh Ashely... was that why you've been moody and tired?" I ask and start giggling.
"No that's me just being a bitch and me being tired." She says and starts giggling too.
"Soo what's going to happen?" I ask.
"We can't tell my mom. That's a big no. She's going to rethink about my emancipation and might take me with her." She says shaking her head.
"And Marco?" I ask.
"I'll give him a proper surprise. One that is not a shocker. But I'm really happy caro. Like Carmen gave me another chance. And I don't even know. I just want to hold the baby in my hands already and never let it go." She says and she is obviously in her feelings. I smile and hug her.
"Your going to be the best mom. We're going to be moms." I say smiling.
"Yes we are. She says and puts a hand on my belly and one on hers.
"You're huge. Are you sure your not gonna pop any minute?" She asks and I laugh.
"No, I have a few more weeks. I can keep it together for a few more weeks..." and then I feel the pain again and I sheik.
"Caro? Caro! Are you okay?? It's okay it's okay. Here lean on the wall." She says and helps me go to the wall.  I hold on to my belly and the pain is almost unbearable. It hurts so much!
"Breathe in and out. In and out. Here drink some of your water." She says and she gives me my water. I take a large gulp of it and try to relax. Slowly the pain goes away.
"You know they are starting to get closer.
"Are you sure your gonna be able to carry them for another 4 weeks?" She asks worried.
"They are an hour apart. They need to be at least 10 minutes apart for the hospital to accept me. I don't think it's time yet. Almost, but not yet. Plus the girls are still to small, they need to reach at least to week 38 or 39 before I let them come out." I say and she lets out a small laugh. I take one last breath then get up.
"Okay. I'm ready. Let's go in." I say finally standing up.
"Are you sure?" She asks.
"Ya im sure. Let's go in and deal with a few more weeks of this crap and then let me get these babies out of me." I say and she laughs.
"Okay. Let's go." She says with a smile and opened the door and we walk out.
                                    ~
"Carolina has been taking care of herself since she since she was really young. We have evidence. A few weeks ago when we went through the search of her old home we found this filthy disgusting house that isn't even considered a home. We searched through every room and we found one locked room. We opened it up and it was all organized. We found an old diary and she explained her life for a few years." Ms Montez says holding a diary and pictures.
Oh god my old diary! It's not the one I took with me to California but the one I kept since I was 7.
"I think she is absolutely capable of living on her own. 2 weeks ago her and Jamie Grey bought a condo and we need our approval for her to be emancipated." She says turning to the judge.
"Hmm. You are 17 correct?" He asks me.
"I mean we would have to look through some files but I don't really see that you have any red flags. We we give you our final decision 2 weeks from today." He says and he hits the gravel. I get up and look at Jamie. He gets up and comes to my side and we walked to Ms Montez. We give her the look and she nods and turns and walks to the judge.
"Your honor we have to approve something really quick. They got their lease accepted and they can move in as of today. We had been willing to do community service hours for her remaining time in replace of house arrest so she can start getting settled in into her new home. Is there any way that that is possible?" She asks. Judge Patterson looks at her then looks at me and Jamie and we were holding hands.
"I can make that acceptation. Caro do you have a job?" He asks me.
"I'm a receptionist at the hospital." I say.
"Okay. Umm you know that most of our community services contain lots of work... and under your conditions I rather not endanger your or their health. Maybe you can come into the office and organize files twice a week for the remaining 2 weeks and you'll be good to go." He says sitting back in his chair.
"Yes, I think that could work." I say smiling and nodding.
"Good. You can start tomorrow." He says and I look at Jamie and Ms Montez and smile. Jamie and I turn around and start walking out.
"Oh Carolina. Good luck with the kiddos. It's not easy to be a teen mom but I have faith in you." He says and I smile at him and continue walking with Jamie. I squeeze tight and look at him and he squeezes back. When we got out the door I turn to him and grab his neck.
"Ahhhh!!! We did it!!! We can move in!!!" I say happily and grabbing him and giving g him a sweet kiss.
"Yes we did it." He says with a big grin.
"Well? Let's celebrate! What if we go to Kaylee's and we have dinner??" I ask happily.
"Perfect! Do you have something in mind?" He asks holding both my hands.
"Mmm I'm in the mood for subway." I say and he chuckles.
"A couple of $5 foot longs is it then." He says and we laugh.
"You want to invite your parents?" I ask.
"Ya sure." He says and he turns and we spot them talking to Ms Montez.
"I should probably tell Kaylee." I say with a chuckle.
"Good idea." He says with a smile. We walk towards them and Jamie's mom looks at me with wide eyes and open arms.
"Carolina! It's been a while! Congratulations on the new condo!! Oh my you have grown! Karina also looks like she's about to pop!" She says holding my hands.
"Oh ya... when is she due?" I ask.
"By the first couple of days of September... so many children. When are you due again?" She asks.
"August 18th. Well I hope." I say and we laugh. And again I feel a pain in my stomach. It wasn't as bit but more like a strong kick.
"Oh are you okay? Jamie has told me you've been getting practice contractions." She says helping me hold on to myself.
"It's fine, this was a kick... they're feet have grown." I say and we chuckle.
"Here come... let's sit down." She says and she helps me to the bench. Jamie turns from his dad and sees me with his mom.
"Caro, are you okay?" He asks.
"Ya... they are just playing soccer. Don't worry." I say with a weird smile.
"Okay." He says smiling and walking back to his dad
"So umm about the condo, we want to celebrate... we're thinking we'll meet up at Kaylee's house and have dinner... do you guys want to join us?" I ask holding my belly.
"Oh that sounds good! Ya sure, just give up the time and place and we'll be there." She says with a smile.
"Ya, and if you want to invite Karina and the kids that will be fun." I say
"Yes yes of course! I'll send her a note about it! Congratulations again! Next thing you'll be planning the wedding." She says and we start laughing. I laugh nervously. I wonder when that will be. Just then I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turn to see Logan. What the hell??? I thought he didn't come!
"Um Caro... can we talk. I swear I'm not gonna beg." I just look at him.
"Umm I'm going to call Karina." Gloria says and gets up to leave. I open my mouth to say something but she's gone. Now what??
"Caro, please. I'm not going to beg or be petty I just wanted to talk." He says moving so he's sitting nets to me. I avoid eye contact.
"About what? What else do you want to hear?" I ask annoyed.
"I just want to talk. Like we used to. When we were friends." He says a little sad.
"I don't know what else to tell you." I say.
"Look I know you have responsibilities now with your kids and I know you love your hotshot boyfriend, but you were my best friend, and I missed you. I just want to know what's going on.... nothing beyond that." He says slowly backing up as if he knows that I might explode like I did the last time. I finally look at him and sigh.
"Okay." I say
"Okay you want to talk?" He asks and his eyes widen a bit.
"Not really, but I'll be nice and will do it." I say shrugging.
"Good enough. Want to get lunch? I promise I'll return you home in one piece." He says getting up.
"Umm I don't know Logan..." I start.
"Please, it's the least I could do." He says.
"I would have to ask Jamie." I say trying to find him.
"You really have to get his approval? Didn't you say you wanted to take care of yourself and you didn't want to be owned by anyone?" He asks raising a brow. I give him a look.
"Not off to a good start." I mummer.
"I'm sorry... I didn't mean it. Go ask." He says backing up. I stare at him not saying anything. Finally we brake eye contacts and I get up. I look around and find Jamie is still with his dad. I walk towards him and put my hand on his back. He turns to see me and smiles.
"Hey." He says giving me a quick peck on the lips.
"Umm can I talk to you for a minute:" I ask.
"Ya sure." He says looking at his dad and he smiles and steps aside.
"So umm Logan is here... don't get mad... he asked me to get lunch." I say moving side to side a bit.
"You said no right?" He says chuckling. I stay quiet.
"What did you tell him?" He asks more serious now.
"I said fine but I had to ask you." I say.
"Why do you have to ask me?" He asks. Well that's a shock.
"Well... because... of what's been going on, I'm not sure if I should go... or if you wouldn't let me go..." I say looking at the floor.
"Hey... I love you enough to make your own decisions. You don't need my permission to do things or to see people. I'm no Christian Grey." He says. I smile and start laughing.
"Oh but you didn't let me go see Dr Mason, and you are very much like Christian Grey in many ways." I say giving him a wink.
"Unless I absolutely know something is up then you can do whatever you want. I own you in my own ways... so ya I guess I'm like Christian Grey in certain ways." He says with a wink and holding my waist. I grab his arms.
"But I want your permission. Think of me as your submissive." I say smoldering and he starts laughing.
"I mean I guess. Okay you have my permission to go... but don't go out to long. And don't eat a lot.. you still have to eat the sub" he says smiling.
"So you trust him?" I ask.
"No not really... but if you think you can handle him... which I've seen you handle men before, then I think you'll be okay." He says smiling.
"Okay. I'll call you if I need anything." I say smiling and kissing him on his cheek.
"Don't be to long. And you let your mom eat." He says putting his hand on my belly and I chuckle.
"Okay. I'll be back soon. I love you." I say smiling.
"And I love you." He says and leans in to give me a kiss. I smile and let go and take one last look at him and make my way to Logan. He was sitting on the bench with his hands in his hair.
"Okay. Let's go." I say and he quickly gets up.
"Really?" He asks surprised.
"Yes. The police officer said it's cool." I say rolling me eyes and he half smiles.
"Okay, where do you want to go?" He asks.
"Wherever is fine." I say grabbing my belly.
"Chick fa la it is." He says starting to walk. I look at him.
"What?" He asked.
"Chick fa la? Really? Out of everywhere you decide chick fa la?" I ask raising a brow.
"Ya I mean, we used to love going every once in a while." He says shrugging. I roll my eyes but continue walking. When we were about to leave I remembered I had to tell Kaylee about the get together.
"Hold on I forgot to tell someone something." I say and he was about to say something but I was already walking away. I find Kaylee with Julian and Marco.
"Hey Kaylee can I ask you for a smallish favor?" I ask.
"Ya sure what is it?" She asks.
"Well umm to start of with good news Jamie an I got the condo accepted." I say with a smile and her mouth spreads into a huge grin!
"Oh shit!!! Congratulations!! We have to celebrate!!!!" She says and grabs me and hugs me.
"That's what I was going to ask you about." I say giggling and hugging her back.
"Yes of course! What do you want? I can go set things up." She says.
"Umm Jamie knows what I want ha... I'm actually going out to lunch with Logan... don't ask I'll explain later." I say sighing and she rolls her eyes but smiles.
"Okay, don't worry about anything, Jamie and I will have everything ready for when you get home." She says with a smile and hugs me one more time.
"Behave." She says putting her hand on my belly and I chuckle. I turn around and make my way towards Logan and we walk out.
~
"You still want the chicken strips?" He asks. I nod. Jamie would know that I'm always going to want the mystery meat... I walked around and found us an open table. He soon comes with 2 cups and sits. I grab my water and start taking sips.
"So umm... how are things?" He asks.
"Pretty good. Just had the baby shower, Jamie and I got our condo accepted, a few more weeks for these kids to pop." I say taking another sip.
"How long are they?" He asks.
"8 months." I say with a crooked smile.
"And they are girls?" He asks.
"Ya." I say.
"Are you happy?" He asks and I look up at him and raised an eyebrow.
"Have we not already been through this?" I ask.
"Ya I know but I mean are you happy then they are almost out?" He asks shifting his position.
"Ya. Of course. I mean I love being pregnant but I'm also excited that they are almost going to be in my arms." I say rubbing my hand on my belly.
"Are you scared?" He asks more serious. I look up. No one has asked me that. Am I scared?
"I don't know." I say.
"What I remember you were scared of a few things, but you were mostly brave. I never understood why you were afraid to do some stuff but I know now. Why didn't you tell me about your mom?" He asks.
"It's not something I'm proud of." I say sitting back.
"But you know I could have helped you." He says
"But here's the thing Logan, I didn't want help. I didn't let Ashely help me get out of the home then and she knew what was going on. I was capable of taking care of myself even thought I wish I could have it my way. Don't take it personal, I was just independent most of the time." I finish and we are looking at eachother.
"Order 207?" A girl in a red shirt and apron says.
"Yes. Thank you." Logan says with a smile and she walks away.
"You were also very stubborn. I remember that." He says.
"I was not stubborn." I say rolling my eyes.
"You were. You cannot even lie. In 5th grade during lunch you had a granola bar that you hated but I loved. I offered you my pudding cup and you knew I wanted the granola but you kept it!" He says chuckling.
"Okay but that was in 5th grade. So what?" I say with a weird smile.
"Well 7th grade and after you wouldn't date me." He says shrugging.
"Logan. You knew I didn't like you in that way." I say the humor gone.
"I know. Forget it. Tell me about the new guy." He says trying to change the subject.
"You don't have to do this." I say grabbing my box of chicken.
"No I actually want to know. How did you meet him?" He asks.
"Umm... well it was the day we came from California, Kaylee picked us up and she had a little cottage for us to stay in but if needed some decorating, so she took us to get stuff for the house and our rooms..." I say.
"She paid for everything?" He asks raising a brow.
"Her family won the lottery so she's really rich. Plus Ashely had a ton of money saved up so we really didn't have much to worry about. But anyways we went and we started to get stuff and I wondered off to the picture frame section and I found a frame of a baby's foot and someone bumped into me and when I was about to yell at him, but when I saw him, it was like... I don't know... an angel." I say with a chuckle.
"He said he was sorry and I said it was okay and we started talking but I had to go. We bumped into eachother a few times after that, like at the convenient store or after my doctor's appointment, until he asked me out on a date. So ya, that's how we started." I say eating my chicken.
"Wait... okay so let me just kind of rethink this. You left in November, a few days before thanksgiving and that's the time you found out you were a few weeks pregnant. So the baby would have been born already this month so that was 9 months. You say you are 8 months pregnant. So that means somehow the baby was supposed to be conceived somewhere around thanksgiving...." he trails off. Then he's quiet.
"Well you moved on from Alex pretty quickly." He finishes. I give him a look.
"What if he left you caro? What if he wasn't a good daddy that says he's going to stay with you?" He asks sadly.
"He already knew I was pregnant. I told him when I met him. He's the one who decided to stick around." I say putting my chicken down and try to get out of my seat.
"No caro please no we were doing so well. I'm sorry." He starts I look at him and he seemed worried. I sigh and then back to him.
"I'm sorry it's just all... weird and overwhelming." He says shrugging.
"Ya." I say.
"Anyways, have you come up with names?" He asks.
"Mariana and Esteffany." I says putting my hand on my stomach.
"Thanks cute I guess." He says. I raid my eyebrow.
"Is there a problem with my names?" I ask.
"No... its just, not very common." He says eating his burger.
"I like the uniqueness." I say eating a french fry.
"You would." He says and I give him a grin.
"You know I have to be home soon. Is that all your questions?" I ask.
"Nope." He says without hesitation.
"You say im the stubborn one." I say rolling my eyes.
~
"That was not that bad you have to admit." He tells me as we walk to his car.
"You really wanted to know my every step since I got here." I say rolling my eyes.
"At least it was interesting." He says and I stop. Here comes another one... I shriek and hold my stomach. I lean on the truth and hold my belly tightly.
"Caro! Caro! Are you okay?? I'm calling the ambulance! Oh shit the babies are coming!" Hats running his fingers through his hair and taking his phone out.
"No! Don't! It's okay these are.... normal... get me water." I say trying to manage the pain. A few seconds he comes with my water and I take sips. I breathe in and out for a couple minutes. I try walking around and the pain slowly goes away. I take more sips and walk around for about another minute until finally I reached a stop.
"What the hell was that?" Logan asked a little freaked out.
"Braxton hicks. They are like practice contractions. It's okay I'm not dying. But they are now an hour and a half apart..." I says tilting my head.
"We should take you home." He says once there was silence. I nod my head and struggle to get in the car.
~
"We should do this again." He says once we got to the house.
"Sure." I say.
"Damn. This is huge as hell." He says looking out the window.
"Yupp. It took som time to get used to." I say remembering my home in Nevada.
"It's is not really like you." He says.
"It is now." I say shrugging.
"Okay, we'll talk later." He says and I turn to him.
"Ya, thanks again." I say and open the door. I carefully got off.
"I still love you." I heard a whisper but I ignore it. I didn't want to argue with him. I close the door and make my way to the door. I look through my purse and find the key. I opened the door and walk inside. There was a delicious smell of bacon.
"Bacon?" I yell.
"Hey! Look who's home! Jamie just brought the sandwiches, you go get dressed!" Kaylee says peeking and walking to me.
"Okay." I say chuckling.
"Mm Marco and Ashely will be back, they were going to pick some stuff up from his house." She says as I walk towards the back door.
Ohhh... is she gonna tell him??
"Okay, I'll be back. Where's Jamie?" I ask.
"He went to pick up sodas real quick. He'll be back." She says fixing the table.
"Okay." I say and I open the door and leave. I walk to the cottage and hold my belly. I walk inside and make my way to the room. I look through my clothes and find a grey loose dress. I fix my pony tail and apply a little more mascara. I walk out the room and go to the kitchen. I grab some water and scroll through my phone. I hear a knock a few minutes later and make my way to the door.
"Hey." Jamie says smiling and looking at me.
"Hi." I say smiling.
"Why are you over hear hiding?" He asks walking inside.
"According to Kaylee I needed to change. So here I am." I say shrugging and letting out a small chuckle.
"Mmm. Well we're alone right?" He asks smirking.
"Not right now Jamie." I say smiling.
"Aww why?" He asks pouting.
"We have time for that later, don't worry. We'll have enough time to do it in my room at least 2 or 3 times before we move. But we need to go have my dinner." I say patting his chest and opening the door.
"How was your lunch? Didn't you just eat?" He asks.
"Yes, but this is important. Let's go!" I say smiling.
"God okay! We'll bang eachother later." He says and I laugh. We walk to the house laughing and holding hands.
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"I don't know why this was the best sandwich ever." Karina says taking another bite of her sandwich.
"Right?!" I say and we high five.
"Oh so sandwiches are very appetizing to pregnant woman." Kaylee says giggling.
"Apparently they are for the last month." Karina says and we all laugh.
After we were all finished Ashely stands.
"Well guys I have a small little announcement. But first I have to give Marco something." She says and stands up and walks to the other table. We all wait and have side conversations. Julianna said something to Karina and they laughed. I held Jamie's hand and smile at him. He looks at me confused. Then Ashely comes back.
"This is something special and I hope it goes better then last time." She says and giggles. She gives Marco, who looked confused but was smiling, a small box with a yellow ribbon on top. He looks at her and she nods and he opens it. Inside was a small light green onsie. He looks at her.
"What is this?" He asks confused and takes it out. At the bottom was a pregnancy test with a positive sign and a little note. I look over it and it said

Maybe our second one can bring us together more, but I will be willing to try. Love you.

I look up at her and smile. She smiles back.
"We're gonna have a baby?" He asks her looking with a smile.
"Yes!" She says chocking up and he stands up and he grabs her and we all applaud and awe them.
"You knew?" Jamie asks me raising a brow. I smile a give him a small nod.
"Well Marco took it in better then last time." He tells me.
"Yupp." I say smiling.
For the rest of the night we congratulate them and talk about babies and the condo. I lay my head on Jamie's chest as he holds me and has one hand on my belly.
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"This is going to be difficult now." Jamie says under me.
"Maybe if I put my weight on my knees and our bellies touch." I suggest.
"Okay.... ow ow! Caro the girls are killing my lungs..." he complains.
"I'm sorry! I don't know! If your on top of me it's going to hurt me and the girls!" I half shout.
"Chill, we'll find a way." He says. He sits up and we look at each other blankly.
"Doggy?" He asks.
"I can't put pressure on them." I say touching my stomach.
"No missionary... how bout standing?" He asks.
"We can try." I say and we get out of the bed and walk against a wall.
"Okay... so put your hands on the wall and I grab your hips." He says as I stand next to the wall.
"We'll make it sexy, your so plain." I say with a small chuckle.
"Hmmm." He says and turns me around really quick so I'm facing him. He tilts his head to the side and bites his lip. I couldn't resist, I mimic him. He leans in and generally kisses my neck and leaves a trail. I moan as he continues it down my belly. I hold his head and put my balance on the wall. He goes back up and gets close to my ear.
"Turn." He says and I obey. He grabs my hands and placed them on the wall and slowly trails his hands back to my shoulders. He goes down and cups my breast and puts his lips on the back on my neck and presses wet kisses. I moan and tilt my head back. He moves his hands lower down my thighs and separates them a bit. I feel him behind me, and he's ready. I try to arch my back as much as I could, but it wasn't much. He grabs my hips with his hands but doesn't let go of my neck. I hold tightly to the wall and he goes inside me. He grinds behind me and I follow his rythem and let him fill me. Oh god why didn't we do this before?! He groans and I moan. Slowly I feel my insides clenching and I know I'm close. I felt my self scream out Jamie's name and then I came. Jamie and I breathe rapidly until we found our breathe. He fixes me up and turns me around.
"Better?" He asks smiling.
"Much." I say with my eyes closed.
"Come. Let me tuck you into bed." He says.
"Are you leaving?" I ask opening my eyes again.
"Do you want me to leave?" He asks.
"Of course not." I say holding his hand.
"Okay, but we have to pick tomorrow, by Saturday we'll be at the condo." He says with a smile. I smile back. He leads me into my bed and we position ourselves so that we were both comfortable. It ended up as me on my back and Jamie a little over me. He kisses me goodnight and I close my eyes.
Then Logan's words came to my mind.
"Are you afraid?"
What if I'm alone at the condo and it gets worse? What if it's unexpected and I need someone? Can I move to the condo? Can I live alone for an hour knowing something can happen? The Braxton Hicks are getting closer, what if they become contractions?! Am I ready for Friday??

Heyyyyy guys!!!! Long chapter huh??? Well I hope your enjoying these long chapters... sorry for the slow updates! School and home are crazy! But I'm going to try now that I'm almost done with actual school work! I missed the anniversary of the beginning of the back and I feel bad... I was hoping to finish writing the book before the anniversary:( but I'm not gonna stop! Anyways I hope you enjoyed the chapter and what do you think of caro's move on Saturday?? Please vote, comment and follow!!
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