Let's Try it Again

Five Brothers and a Million Sisters

Amelia looked at the suitcase that was on her bed that was full to the brim. She heard the door open and turned her head to see Ali walking into her bedroom. Ali laughed.

"We are only gonna be gone for four days."

Amelia sighed. "I know. I know. But I'm always prepared."

Ali sat on the bed and hugged Amelia's teddy bear. "Listen. I know this is a hard time for you right now. I understand that. But keeping Joe in the dark about his baby, that's just not right. He has to know. No matter the outcome."

Amelia sighed and sat down next to Ali. "I know." She put a hand on her stomach and gently rubbed. "He needs to know about his daughter. I just don't know how."

Ali nodded. "Yeah. It's kinda complicated with Jamie and all. I mean they were together when you and him..."

Amelia sighed. "I know, I know. I will Ali, I just have to think of right way. By the end of this cruise, Joe's gonna know he has a baby girl on the way."

***
Ali looked over the aisle to see Amelia's eyes closed shut tight, gripping the arm rest as the plane shook with turbulence . Danny leaned over to Ali. "She doesn't look so good."

Ali nodded and reached over the aisle and touched Amelia's arm. "Hey, it's OK. Just turbulence."

Amelia nodded, keeping her eyes shut tight. "I know." She whispered. "I know. I feel like I"m about to spew."

Ali grabbed the sick bag out of the back of her seat and handed it to Amelia. "If you're gonna spew, spew in this."

Amelia breathed through her nose, trying to make the sick feeling in her stomach go away. She put a hand on her stomach and gently rubbed.

Joe was catty corner from her and his view he had a great shot of her. He watched as her hand went to her stomach and rubbed the baby bump. He was shocked to realize how much hurt he had inside. He couldn't believe he was jealous of some guy that was no longer here. He turned his head to see Jamie sitting next to him and he sighed.

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Amelia was lying in the bed on the ship, her hand over her face as she felt the ship rock back and forth. They were still tied to the dock,she could hear the cheers of the audience on the dock.

Granted the ship was as big as a huge city, but she could still feel the motion and it was making her sick as a dog. How on earth could she tolerate this for four days?

She heard a small knock on her door and she raised her head as she saw Ali walk in,dressed in a white bikini and jean shorts. "Wow Amelia, you look awful."

Amelia sighed and sat up. "I was hoping it wasn't that evident." She put a hand to her swollen belly. "God Ali, this is horrible. Is it too late to get off this damn ship?"

Ali smiled and sat on the bed and patted her leg. "Too late, we've already shoved off. This ship is amazing! It has so many places to go explore. And I hear there's an awesome dinner tonight. So, why don't you get dressed? Danny's meeting us at the restaurant in like30 minutes."

Amelia slowly got off the bed and walked over to the closet and opened it. She grabbed a black halter top dress and sighed. "I just hope I can keep it down."

***
She was putting on her jewelry when there was a knock on the door. She zipped up her bag and walked barefoot to the door and opened it up to see Donnie. She was taking back for a moment and just stood there.

Donnie was wearing a gray suit, with a dark blue button shirt underneath. He smiled. "I was sent by Danny to come snatch you for dinner."

"Uh..sure." She let out a laugh as she looked down at his feet. Instead of traditional dress shoes, Donnie was wearing white Chucks. "Nice look."

He smiled. "Can't be formal all the time, can we?"

She opened the door wider and walked over to the bed where her black high heeled shoes were and she sat on the bed and put them on. She let out a sigh as she tried to get off the bed, but was unable to due to her stomach. "Oh dammit."

Donnie watched her struggling and let out a laugh. "Need some help?"

She sighed and extended her hand as he gently helped her up. "This is embarrassing."

Donnie looked at her as she grabbed her clutch purse,a million thoughts going through his head, but instead, he offered his arm and walked her down to the restaurant.

***
Joe was sitting at the table, Jamie by his side and he was trying to ignore her constant complaining. Since arriving on the ship, nothing seemed to please her. She was pissed off that they didn't get to spend hardly any time together and they ended up getting into a nasty argument.

Now she was complaining about the food and he looked around the restaurant, bored out of his mind. Ali and Danny were chatting about something, but he wasn't listening. Instead, he was looking for someone and he lifted his head when he saw that someone walk into the restaurant.

She was on the arm of Donnie and she looked amazing. She was wearing a black halter dress that fit nicely on her and her long hair was left down and curly.

They approached the table and Joe notice Danny get up from the table and he slowly did the same. Danny hugged her. "Glad you could make it, didn't think you would."

Amelia thanked Donnie as he pulled out her seat and she slowly sat down, her hand on her belly. "Well, I almost didn't."

Jamie let out a huge sigh. "I need a drink, Joe, will you please go to the bar and get me one?"

Joe let out a sigh and threw his napkin on the table. "Sure." He looked at Amelia, their eyes briefly met. "Would you like something?"

She smiled at him. "A Ginger Ale would be lovely."

Jamie cleared her throat. "So, I hear you're having a baby. Congratulations. You must be so happy."

Amelia could hear her voice was dripping with sarcasm. "Yes, I am. Thank you"

Jamie flashed her a smile. "You're welcome."

Donnie leaned into her and whispered. "Don't let her get to you. She's a bitch to everyone. We call her the Wicked Bitch of the West."

Amelia let out a loud laugh, which in turn caused Jamie to look at her. Amelia smiled at him and looked down at her menu. She felt a pair of eyes on her and when she looked up, Jamie was glaring at her.