This Changes Everything - a Patrick Kane fanfic

chapter forty

Ashley's POV:

I spent the next couple of days researching this Carly and Patrick's cousin.

Carly was still demanding money from us and we set up a court date. I was finding evidence to prove that James wasn't Patrick's son.

I called Donna and talked to her a lot about Parker. She said that he liked to party and since he was a second cousin or something distant that that didn't really talk that much. 

I was laying in bed with Lauren and FaceTiming Patrick. 

"I miss you guys.." Patrick said

"We miss you too!" I said

"Daddy!" Lauren said

We talked for a few minutes and then I put Laure to bed and I called Patrick back and he asked, "Do you miss it?"'

"Miss being on the road with you and playing hockey?"

"Yeah.." He said quietly

"I do.. But this is so much better. I'm at our house, with our beautiful daughter, and our unborn son... Patrick, ever dream of mine is coming true with you. I'm just in the next stage of my dreams. Being a mom, having more kids, being an NHL players wife... You gave my my dream in so many ways and I love you."

"I miss you so much!"

I woke up the next day and was dealing with a spunky Lauren. The doorbell rang and I answered it. There stood Carly.

"Hey bitch!" She said

"You need to leave, now.."

"Why? Your big strong husband isn't here to protect you?" She mocked back

I was holding my daughter on top of my belly and struggling to get my phone.

"What do you want?"

"I want my money.."

"You have three seconds to leave or I will call the cops."

"One... Two.... Three..." She said

I dialed 911 and told them what was going on. They were on their way and Carly refused to leave. 

"You know he loves me?"

"No, he doesn't.. He doesn't even know you.."

The cops showed up and they were arresting her as she was restraining them. The baby, James was taken by an officer and said, "Since he is your husbands child, you will be responsible until she is released.."

"He isn't actually his son.." I yelled 

"He is for now legally."

"We have a court date coming up to prove it.."

"Until it's proven, here is her son.."

The diaper bag, carseat, and baby were placed near me.

The officers left and I was stuck with James. I called Donna, crying and I told her everything. She was getting on the next flight here which was in an hour.

Three hours later, I have James and Lauren in my car and I picked Donna up.

"I want nothing to do with this baby. His mom is trying to ruin our lives.."

Donna was calling Parker.

Parker was in Chicago and on his way over.

"Hey!" He said hugging Donna

"Hey daddy.." She said handing James to him

 "Wow, Patrick has had a lot of kids.." 

"This one isn't his... This is your son. His mom is Carly and this whole thing happened in Tampa.."

Parker looked at her and said, "Wow.."

"You are taking this baby home..."

Parker took his son and he looked back at me and said, "I'm sorry for everything I put you guys through... I live by myself and my place isn't equipped for a baby... Would you mind if I spent the night here and maybe we could go baby shopping together?"

I looked at Donna who seemed hesitant, but I said, "Okay.."

"Thank you so much.."

We set up a pack-and-play in a guest room for Parker and his son.

The dad thing came very natural to Parker and the next morning, Patrick arrived home.

James was running around with Lauren.

"What's he doing here?"

"Well, I was wrong and it turns out he really is your son. Carly got arrested and we took him to the doctor and they confirmed he is your son..." I said

"Are you serious?"

"Yeah... Carly showed up here asking for money and she wouldn't leave so I called the cops and your mom."

Donna came out and Patrick looked down..

"I'm sorry mom..." He said

Donna smiled and said, "You have nothing to be sorry for.."

"What do you mean? I have a son and he isn't Ashley's..."

Parker walked out and said, "No, he's my son.."

Parker picked James up and Patrick said, "Fuck you Ash!"

I hugged my husband and said, "I'm sorry, I couldn't resist.."

He kissed me and said, "I hate you.."

We were both laughing and Patrick told Parker congratulations on his son.

We were going to court tomorrow morning. 

The next day, Donna watched Lauren and Patrick and I drove to court and Parker took James with him. 

Carly had been released from jail, we had a restraining order on her. Parker was awarded full custody of James, and the DNA results came back 100% for Parker and James. Everything seemed to work out, Parker was actually working thing through with Carly and who knows where that was going.

We went back home and Patrick explained everything to Donna and Donna said, "I'm glad James isn't your son, but if was, just know that I could have loved him and I wouldn't have loved you any less. You are my son and you can tell me anything."

Donna was such a good mom and I loved how close she was with all of her kids.

"Mom, we have an ultrasound appointment tomorrow.." Patrick said

"That's exciting, I can watch Lauren.." Donna said

"Actually, I was going to invite you to come with and see your grandson and hear his heartbeat.." Patrick said

"Is that okay with you?" Donna asked me

"Of course, I would love for you to come with us." I said

Donna attended the appointment with and she cried.

"I can't believe all my babies are having babies together.."

"Except for Jackie.." Patrick siad

Donna got this look on her face and I asked, "How far is she?"

"Only four weeks... She wants kids and she wanted to be part of this pregnant Kane family.. She would kill me for even telling you."

I was crying and I said, "I'm so happy for her.. This is crazy!"

The next morning, Donna headed back to Chicago and Patrick and I were still so socked that all four of the Kane siblings were expecting babies.

I was now five months pregnant and Patrick's season was over. We were going to the Minnesota house to spend sometime with my family.

The car was all packed and Patrick was driving. Allison, Anthony, and their two girls were also going to come stay with us.