Gravity

Chapter 34 (Part 1)

I have always loved that Joss had killer curves but now seeing how pregnancy was changing her body, it nearly brought me to my knees anytime she was in the room.
I stood in the doorway of the kitchen watching her move about fixing herself a snack while talking on the phone. Her breast were spilling out of the tight white tank she wore giving the tiniest hint of her swelling belly. Any normal person wouldn't notice these subtle changes, but I...I lived everyday for them.

"Care to take a picture there Romeo? It would last you much longer" she quipped grinning ear to ear. I was so lost in thought of her beautiful changing body, I hadn't realized she was off of the phone and caught me staring.

"I apologize. I could not help myself with such gorgeous views."

"Views huh?" She raised a brow.

"Yes ma'am. As in plural. More than one." I informed letting my eyes roam down the full length of her body in full appreciation.

"Down boy. You have a plane to catch shortly."

I sighed heavily. "I am aware. I honestly do not want to leave you here alone. Not now."

"David we have been through this. We will be just fine." She informed resting a hand on her ever slowly protruding belly. "Besides, it's only for the weekend."

"Everything tends to go wrong while I am away."

"You were just with me at the doctor. She said everything looks wonderful and on track. We will be ok."

"I know. I know. I would just prefer to have you with me."

"I know babe, but I have a few things to get done here. I have to get our engagement pictures lined up pretty quick. I don't want to be a cow when we get them done." She chuckled popping a grape in her mouth.

"You my dear could never be a cow." I said wrapping my arms around her kissing the top of her head.

"Hmmmm." She mummers. "When do you think we should start telling people?" She asked quietly.

"That's completely up to you. I'm ready whenever you are. Isn't the 12 week mark when people usually start announcing? We've made it this far...it won't be too much longer and you will start showing." I pulled back a little so I could look down to see her face.

"Are you wanting like a big newspaper/ magazine announcement or...." She trailed off and I could see her wheels turning.

I grabbed her face in my hands forcing her to look at me. "If you don't want that, I'm perfectly ok with it. We can just tell family and friends. I'll even make them sign a non disclosure if you want me to."

"I could actually see you doing that. That's just sad."  She informed in all seriousness.

"You're right. I would. I would do anything that makes you happy." I paused to let it sink in before continuing...."Who was on the phone?"

"Oh! It was Savannah. Apparently she's having issues with Olivia's upcoming surgery. She's wanting to go with the original heart surgeon who has done her previous surgeries but he has since moved to Boston...and something about her insurance won't cover the procedure if she takes her out of state since it's not like a medical necessity." She informed not knowing I already knew of this information so I played along.
"That's horrible!"

"Tell me about it. I feel awful for her. I told her though that I would come and help her out whenever they got her surgery scheduled and sorted out."

"Of course we can."

"You would want to come and help?" She asked taken completely off guard.

"Yes. Why wouldn't I? She doesn't need to do it alone. I can schedule plenty of time off to go stateside and help. It would be my pleasure."