This Love is Ours

Glowing

After the funeral, Hunter, myself and the guys took some time to breathe before getting back into the studio. All of the baby furniture was delivered, and Hunter and I spent two hours setting up the crib, change table and dresser. We stood at the door, our arms entangled in each other, admiring our hard work. 'So all we need to do is the wall decals, and get some photos hung up in here,' I said smiling. Hunter buried his face in my neck, kissing me.

'It looks great baby,' I nodded, happy to have this put together so soon. We headed downstairs for lunch.

'What are our Easter plans, babe?'

Hunter shrugged, eating his soup, 'I haven't actually asked my parents yet.'

I pondered, 'What do you think about having everyone here?'

'Are you up for it?' He asked, genuinely concerned that I would tire myself out.

'Both of our moms would be a huge help.' He nodded, knowing it's true. I got my laptop and emailed off pictures of the nursery to both of our parents, asking how they felt about doing Easter at our house in Nashville.

My mom replied rather quickly, and seemed extremely excited with the idea. Hunter's dad also replied with in the hour, saying they would be delighted to join us. I replied promptly.

'It's settled then,' I said, closing my laptop. 'Easter is happening here, Friday evening to Monday'

Hunter smiled, 'It'd be great to have everyone together, they're gonna drop when they see how much our jellybean has grown,' Hunter's smile grew as he wrapped my awkward frame into a hug.

There was a ring at the doorbell, which was a bit weird for a Friday evening, I hung back in the kitchen and Hunter went to go investigate. 'Oh, hey, what's going on?'

I heard a voice mumble something, and within ten seconds, Hunter walked into the kitchen and low and behold, Sam was behind Hunter.

'Hey Sam how are you?' I asked, hugging him.

'I'm a little lonely. I was hoping I could hang out for a bit?'

'Of course, come get comfortable,' I beckoned, 'do you want food? We just had soup and sandwiches.'

Sam nodded and I set up a plate and bowl for him. I excused myself to take a shower and leave Hunter with Sam.

I finished my shower, applied a generous amount of shea butter to my stretching tummy and hear a knock on the bathroom door. I do up my robe and open the door, Hunter was leaned against the door frame, his face appeared to be concerned. 'Everything okay?'

'Yeah, uhm, mind if Sam stays for the rest of the weekend?'

'Sure, that's fine,' I smiled, understanding that Sam needed the support. 'One condition, you guys need to finish the nursery.' Hunter laughed and wrapped me in a hug.

'Sure thing babe,' Hunter kissed my forehead, 'The guys and I will be going to the studio tomorrow to finish laying the fourth and hopefully fifth tracks for the album.' Hunter explained in a bit more detail the plans for the album as I got my pajamas on.

'How many tracks will there be?' I asked excitedly.

'The 'Hunter Hayes: Greatest Hits' cd will have thirteen songs I think,' he started, 'The deluxe version will have two parts, the cd will have around fifteen tracks, the DVD will have tour and studio footage.'

We crawled into bed, knowing Sam was just down in the basement in the guest suite. 'I'm so excited for you, Hunt. It's gonna be a crazy summer.' I said cuddling up to him as best I could with my growing belly.

'I'm so pumped,' he said, guiding my chin up for our lips to meet. 'The proposed release date for the album is July ninth.'

'Like I said,' laughing, 'crazy summer.'

'That's the last of the decals, Jenna' Sam said, directing my attention to the decal of a monkey swinging on a vine in the corner of the room.

'Looks great guys,' I said, wrapping my arms around both of them. 'I'm so excited'

'I can't believe you're almost twenty six weeks pregnant,' Sam said, sipping his pop. 'It feels like yesterday when we were in the management meeting and Hunter was like, 'My wife is pregnant.' – just straight up announced it.'

I laughed, 'Hunter never told me how he told everyone.' I look over to Hunter who was leaned up beside the crib, sipping his coffee with a smug smile spread across his face.

'I didn't know how else to say it,' he explained.

The rest of the day was spent with me skyping my parents, arranging flights with them for Easter. They were so happy to see the nursery come together, and amazed at how much I grew. 'I don't think the webcam does me justice,' I laughed.

I also spent about an hour skyping with Stephanie. She just finished her final exam and is a practicing physical therapist specializing in joint replacement surgery at the Toronto General hospital. 'Full time, benefits and learning labs!' she exclaimed the perks she was so excited for. 'I plan on taking a week to come see you when you have the baby.' She further explained.

'I may actually be coming up in the summer,' I started, her expression was puzzled. 'Hunter should be going to Boots n Hearts in August, I'll be with my parents for two weeks I think.' Her expression brightened at the news. 'I don't know for sure, but when I do, I'll let you know.' My phone buzzed, it was a text from Hunter. I told Steph I needed to go and directed my attention to my phone.

Hey Jenna. Mgmt just asked if we can do GMA weekend after next?

Good Morning America meant NYC, which meant shopping, but also meant busy. Hunter explained we would fly up Thursday night, come home Sunday. I looked at my calendar. 'That's fine. ' I fired off the text and spent a bit of time with my laundry machine and vacuum for the remainder of the afternoon. By four thirty I was wiped. I threw a casserole in the oven and went for a nap on the couch.

I woke up, sweating and heavily breathing. I had a nightmare, Joelle was alive. We buried her alive. I shook my head, no, not possible. I made myself some tea and checked on the casserole. I shut the oven off and in perfect time, Hunter and Sam walk through the door. I set the table and we sat for dinner.

I could feel Hunter's eyes reading me from top to bottom, and after dinner I excused myself, 'I'm just really tired today.'

I laid down in bed and trailing on my heels was Hunter. 'Babe are you okay?' His eyes looked worried.

'I just had a bad dream when I was napping downstairs. I'm just tired, I did the laundry. Mind tossing the underwear and socks in the dryer?" He nodded and gave me a kiss before heading back down stairs. I felt relaxed as I eased into a much needed sleep.