Without You

thirty-two.

'Mom...' Demi says smiling slightly as Dianna's face pops up on the laptop screen.

'Hi, sweetie... Everything okay?' Dianna asks.

'Mmm... Can I ask you something?'

'Course you can.'

'Were you scared when you had Dallas? Like before you had her?'

'When I was pregnant?'

'Yeah.'

'Of course I was. It's something that going into it you don't know what to expect, do you?'

'I just- I don't think I can do it, mom.'

'You can. You are one of the strongest people I've ever known, Demi. This will be a breeze for you.'

'I want to do it all natural but what if I can't?'

'Then you can't. Don't pressure yourself, Demi. There is nothing wrong with getting an epidural if things get too bad.'

'It's just not what I wanted.'

'I know it's not but no one can plan a birth, Demi. Everything will work out exactly how it's supposed to.'

'I guess...'

'Why don't you see if you and Wilmer can book one of those birthing classes if you're really nervous about it?'

'I might do that.'

'Anything else worrying you?'

'Umm... Yeah but I don't really know if I want to discuss it with my mom.'

'You can speak to me about anything.'

'I just- It's been a while since Wilmer and I done anything, you know?'

'Sex won't hurt the baby if that's what you're worried about.'

'We're not worried. It's just really uncomfortable now.'

'So without going into too much details there are other positions which could make it more comfortable for you.'

'I don't know... I think I freaked Wilmer out yesterday.'

'You're pregnant. You just need to work out what suits your body and your needs. You could try things other than sex to be intimate.'

'Thanks, mom. I think I've had enough of this conversation now.'

'So how are you feeling other than uncomfortable?'

'Surprisingly really good. I'm quite tired a lot and I've got some aches but I'm just so excited to meet her.'

'I bet you are. I can't believe you're actually having a baby.'

'Neither can I sometimes. I'm gonna have to go, mom. Wilmer and I have lunch planned for this afternoon and I need to start getting dressed.'

'Okay, sweetheart. You know where I am if you need anything.' Nodding her head Demi blows her mom a kiss before ending the video call and closing the laptop. Placing the laptop on the bed she grabs her robe and quickly makes her way into the bathroom to shower. Her aching body would love nothing more than a bath but last time she attempted that she got stuck and had to wait for Wilmer to come help her out which wasn't fun.

_____

'Nena, I'm home... You ready to go? I showered at the gym.' Wilmer shouts as he makes his way through the front door; it's a little after 2pm and the house is strangely quiet. He quickly makes his way upstairs and pushes open the bedroom door.

'Oh nena...' He says softly as he peeks round the bedroom door to find Demi curled up on her side fast asleep. Her hair has fallen slightly over her face as her right hand curves over her stomach. Sitting down on the edge of the bed he smiles slightly as he runs his fingers through her hair. They've been through a lot over the last few years and they've had their issues but nothing will ever change his love for him. From the minute he laid eyes on her he knew she was something special and from that very first date he knew she'd be the woman he settled down with and although it took them a while to finally be in a place where getting married was possible it was so worth the wait. Leaning down he gently kisses the top of her head before taking off his jeans and sliding into bed beside her; lunch can wait.

I feel like I'm always apologising for the length of chapters but I'll be honest and say from here until the birth (which is already written 😬) chapters will be shorter than normal.