Ghost of You

Twenty Nine

Lindsey watched every single move that Stevie made over the next few days, he didn't let her out of his sight even once, she came out of the kitchen and he gasped, she looked terrible

"Steph, you feeling alright?"

"Yeah. I'm just tired...I don't sleep anymore..." she had bags under her eyes

"Look I'll take you to a hotel for a night or two and you can get some rest!"

"Thanks, but it won't work, she'll follow." Stevie's voice had become very monotonous

"Baby, I'm so worried about you..."

"I'm worried about me too, but whatever happens happens."

"Don't talk like that, Fletcher and I are doing everything we can to help."

"I know."

"Look you have a lay down on the sofa and I'll go make you a sandwich!" He got her onto the couch and quickly went into the kitchen to make her food

As soon as she was alone, Vanessa appeared, placing a hand over her belly. "Stephanie, I'm so worried!"

"I'm fine"

"My terrible sister is draining all of your energy. She's a leech!"

"I'm so tired of fighting. I should be celebrating my son but instead..."

"Steph, I have your sandwich." Lindsey called.

"After you rest, please come to the attic. I have a plan to defeat her. Have Lindsey bring Fletcher."

Stevie nodded and watched the woman disappear.

"I'm sorry I have to work again today. I would love to stay with you."

"It's okay. The next two weeks you're mine right?"

"Actually the next six weeks."

"Huh?" she asked, taking a bite of her sandwich.

"My company is Swedish or something and they have parental leave. They believe that both parents should be home with a new baby. It helps with bonding. I was given the okay a couple of days ago but I hadn't gotten around to telling you."

"Oh, Lindsey that's wonderful!" She threw her arms around him, still cheering her sandwich and in tears. "I'm so happy"

"Don't talk with your mouth full" he playfully scolded, chuckling. "I'm happy too. You and I will have time to bond with our baby boy."

"Oh Lindsey I can't wait for that!" She said excitedly, finally some light coming back into her eyes

"Me neither baby! I need to go get ready but I'll be back in a few!"

"Alright baby." She continued to eat her sandwich as Lindsey left

Trying to get dressed as quick as possible Lindsey grabbed his jacket and quickly made his way back down stairs, coming into the living room and his blood going cold

"S-Steph..." Stevie was laying on the floor lifeless, her plate in pieces and her lower half and the carpet under her bottom was covered in a huge amount of blood

"Stephanie baby! No!" He sobbed, going to her trying to feel for a pulse but finding none "Come on Noah, show me you and mommy are okay...?" He was crying so much he couldn't see, standing up and rushing out the room to get to the phone, turning the corner and running into Stevie...

"Sorry I was so hungry I made another sandwich!" Stevie chuckled before she saw his face "Lindsey what's wrong?"

"You...baby...blood..." he sobbed taking Stevie into his arms, before running back to the living room where there was nothing to be seen