Without You

seven.

'I brought chocolate.' Marissa says making her way into Demi's room where the brunette is lying on her side with her hand draped over her stomach; it's a little over two weeks since she arrived in Dallas and Demi has barely left the house.

'Mmm...' Demi replies smiling slightly. She moves the covers so Marissa can get in beside her before the blonde rests her head on the pillow facing her.

'Have you heard from him?' Marissa asks and Demi shakes her head.

'Not really; I've got a scan next week when I get back to LA and I feel like he should be there...' Demi replies.

'But?' Marissa asks causing her to sigh.

'But I don't think I'm ready to face him yet.' Demi admits.

'I know it'll be tough but you're never going to feel ready to face him, Dems. This is a really shitty situation because you're not going to have that time apart to heal because in 29 short weeks you're going to have a little one who's part you and part him.' Marissa says and Demi nods her head.

'W-Will you text him from my phone? I don't know what to say.' Demi replies holding her phone out to Marissa. Nodding her head the blonde takes the phone and quickly begins to compose a new text.

To Wilmer :
I have a scan when I get back to LA, I can give you the details if you would like to come?

'That's leaves the ball in his court...' Marissa says passing the phone back to Demi. She reads the message over before hitting send and placing the phone by her side.

'This wasn't how it was supposed to be, Ris.' Demi almost whispers.

'I know it wasn't... How's about we get away for a bit after your next scan? Get Kelsey and we can go back to Bora Bora?' Marissa suggests.

'Sounds great...' Demi replies smiling.

'Have you thought about doing any baby shopping?' Marissa asks.

'I don't want to jinx anything.' Demi admits shaking her head.

'You'll be fine.' Marissa says smiling.

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'So when are you heading back to LA?' Marissa asks as they make their way out into the back garden.

'Late tonight.' Demi replies.

'How are you feeling about that?' Marissa asks.

'I don't know; part of me is so ready to be home and have the dogs back but part of me doesn't want to go back to that house that is filled with so many memories.' Demi replies.

'Isn't there somewhere else you can stay? Maybe with Mike?' Marissa asks and Demi shakes her head as her phone vibrates.

'It's Wilmer.' She says quietly.

'Do you want me to answer?' Marissa asks and Demi sighs.

'No, it's okay.' Demi replies. Hitting the button to accept the call she takes a deep breath and holds the phone to her ear.

'Hello.' She says says quietly.

'Hi, how are you?' Wilmer asks.

'I've been better.'

'I was thinking about the scan and as much as I'd love to be there I don't want to make things uncomfortable or any harder for you than they already are; would you be more comfortable if I didn't come?'

'It is going to be hard but we're going to have to do it one day, Wilmer. This is our baby and I want you to be in his or her life regardless of our relationship. I don't think there will ever be a time when it's not hard to be in the same room as you but that's just something I have to deal with, isn't it?'

'So you're okay with me coming?'

'I wouldn't have messaged you if I wasn't okay with it.'

'Okay. I'd really like to come then.'

'I'll send you the details later; I've got to go, bye.' She hangs up the phone and glances at Marissa who smiles slightly.

'You done well.' Marissa says and Demi sighs.

'I hate that it's got to this.' Demi admits glancing down where her hand is resting against her stomach.

'Things could work out between the two of you but maybe you just need some time apart.' Marissa says.

'Or maybe we're just going to work to a place where can co-parent without me wanting to burst into tears every time I hear his voice.' Demi replies quietly.

'You'll be okay.' Marissa says and Demi sighs.

'I hope so.' Demi replies.

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'You know we're always here.' Dianna says hugging Demi tightly.

'I know... I'll let you know how the scan goes.' Demi replies and Dianna nods her head.

'Take care of yourself.' Dianna says causing Demi to smile.

'I will. I'll come back and visit before I get too big to fly.' Demi replies.

'And we'll come to you.' Dianna says. Glancing behind her Demi sighs as tears fill her eyes.

'W-When he actual files for divorce will you come out? I'll pay for your flights I just- I don't trust myself to be okay.' Demi admits and Dianna nods her head.

'Of course I will, one phonecall and I'll be on the next available flight.' Dianna replies.