The Geek's Guide to Parenthood

Florence

Okay, so here it is. The sequel for A Nerd Story of Love. I don't own any of this. The only thing I do own is the plot to the story and a very cool 'Geekward' mug. I'm planning on keeping the story lighthearted as can be, but there will be angsty moments. I will post warnings in the author's notes at the beginning of the chapters for fair warning.

Thanks for everyone who's faved, reviewed or read my story. I love writing SGB and Nerdella and I'm so happy that you all love them too.

Also, thank you for everyone who gave me funny baby stories. I needed some inspiration for the interaction with Kyra and her parents.

Chapter Eight: Florence

EPOV

The door slammed in the villa. Kyra started fussing and Francesca passed her to Bella. We shared a look. Did we make a mistake? No, we didn't. I loved my sister. Deeply. She was my advocate when I was too chicken shit to do anything. However, she was not ready to be a godmother. If anything happened to us, Kyra would be going to her godparents. Did I want my sister raising my daughter?

I'm not so sure.

I sighed and got up. "I'm going to check on Younger," I said. Bella frowned and calmed Kyra. The rest of the family headed into the dining room for dinner. I went to their bedroom and heard Alice sobbing. It broke my heart to hear her cry. I blew out a breath and knocked on the door. Jasper threw it open and glared at me.

"What?"

"I'd like to talk to you and my sister," I said.

"Too damn bad," Jasper snarled. "We've been the closest to you for all or most of your life and this how you repay us?"

"Can we talk?" I snapped. "This isn't about you. Or Alice. It's about what's best for my child."

"Jasper, let me talk to Edward. Go outside and cool down. I don't want any broken bones," Alice mumbled. Jasper shoved past me and went out onto the veranda. "Why, Edward?"

"Ali, it wasn't an easy decision," I said as I sat down in her room. She was curled up on the bed, looking incredibly small. "I love you, Younger. So much. But, it's about Kyra."

"Are you insinuating that I'll be a bad mother?" Alice asked, sneering at me.

"No. Never that. Rose has been Bella's friend forever. She was the logical choice. Yes, she's got a foul mouth and makes questionable decisions, but she loves Bella. She loves Kyra. I could see that when she was holding her this afternoon. You seemed scared."

"I am, Edward. I'm so afraid of fucking up your baby," she wailed. "I was pregnant, Edward."

"What?"

"I was pregnant and I lost the baby. Right before we flew back out here," she sniffled.

"Ali," I said as I sat next to her. She crawled into my lap and sobbed into my shoulder. "Younger, I'm so sorry."

"This is the second miscarriage that I've had," she cried. "I had one right when Jasper and I started dating. That was a blessing in disguise because we were nowhere near ready to be parents. But now, I want it. My body is refusing to let me get it. And then to be denied..."

"Alice," I murmured as I held her tightly. She gripped my shirt and wailed against my chest. I just held her as she sobbed and cried. I felt for Alice. I truly did. But, I feel that the decision we made was the right one for our daughter.

Alice finally calmed down and pulled away. "I'm sorry for being such a bitch, Edward."

"Alice, you are not a bitch. You are going through something that no woman should have to endure," I said quietly as I wiped her tears from her face. "It's not fair."