Happily Ever After

Chapter 29

I woke up feeling Nathans arm snuggling around my growing belly.I let out a sigh of contentment and rolled over to face him.

"Thanks for taking care of me last night, Chase really likes to make me sick, the chinese probably didn't help either," I whispered. "It really means a lot."

"Anna, I'd do anything for you." He stated, hands moving to stroke my swelling midsection. I smiled and placed a gentle kiss on his nose. It amazed me how much he had changed in just a few shorts months. However, my pressing bladder wouldn't let me continue my trip down memory lane.

I struggled to get out of bed and waddled to my adjacent bathroom. I did my business and wondered if I was finally getting my happily ever after. Nathan was finally stepping up and being the father Chase deserved, even though doing so meant he had no contact with his mother. It hurt that he was doing that for me, but it also hurt that Chase wouldn't know either of his grandmothers. I wanted this baby to be surrounded by love, from all sides. Not just me and Nathan, he needed to know his grandmother.

I crawled back into bed and looked to Nathan.

"Do you think Peggy will change her mind?" I questioned.

"Honestly? I don't know. I'd like to think she will, but she can be pretty hard headed..." He smiled ruefully. "I'd like my son to know his grandmother..."

So much pain broke through his voice I couldn't resist pulling him into a giant hug. Sure Nathan could be a huge dick, but I hated seeing him in this much pain.

"Maybe you should try talking to her?"

"It's only been three days, I don't know if she'd come around so fast," he said, obviously still in pain.

"Who knows though? You're her son, she can't just cut you off. I've known Peggy for years and I know how much she loves you and Chelsea both. I'm sure she misses you. I know that I'd miss you." I spoke.

"You're right Anna," Determination clear in his strong voice. "I'm going to go over there right now."

I pulled him into another hug and he wrapped his arms around me, pulling me as close as he could without hurting me. He sloppily kissed me, before the kiss turned deeper, his tongue battling with mine, I could feel his need washing over me in waves. He needed this.

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After Nathan left, I was sitting on my new leather couch, watching some Gossip Girl rerun. I was nervous about what Peggy was going to say, and how that was going to effect Nathan. I hoped she would come around, even if she didn't like me, she would love little Chase right? How could she not? He was innocent in all this, he shouldn't be punished for what Nathan and I did. I sighed and put my hand to my stomach, feeling Chase gently push against my hand. I smiled as a tear rolled down my cheek, I'll always love you baby, I thought. Even if no one else will.