Sweet Creature

Mixed Feelings

Jared couldn't help but feel a hint of jealousy as he watched Dominic hold Kelsey by his cop car. Jared turned around to find Noah at top of the stairs with his arms crossed. Noah frowned and said,"Is she outside with him?" Jared nodded as Noah said," I figured so. She hasn't dated since they divorced. Mom was always afraid that she'd never date again. When I was mad earlier I was kinda glad I thought she slept with you." Jared gave him a weird look before he looked back the window to find Dominic pull back and smile down at her, giving her a quick kiss on the cheek before running to his car. He quickly got away from the window as Kelsey came through the door. She quickly hid her smile as she closed the door behind her to find Jared with his arms across his naked chest. She didn't notice till now that he wasn't wearing a shirt. Blush rose on her cheeks as she looked up the stairs to find Noah with pursed lips and his arms crossed. Kelsey rolled her eyes and said," You both better stop looking at like that. You both look like my sister when she found me and my prom date in the back of his pinto. If anything I should be giving this look to Noah. What's with the three hickies on your neck?" Noah quickly hid them with his hands and walk down the hall to his room. Jared couldn't help chuckle as Kelsey giggled. Kelsey looked up and to find Jared giving her a questioning look. Kelsey sat on the couch and Jared sat beside her. Kelsey fiddled with her fingers as she said," Dominic and I were high school sweethearts.  We got married straight out of high school. He and my sister helped put me through medical school. He was the man of my dreams. A hunky cop with an amazing personality, I loved him. We had miscarriage and I went into depression. I didn't want to have sex, do date night, nothing. He cheated on me with our neighbor, I didn't give him his needs, so he got them somewhere else." Jared frowned as he put a comforting hand on her forearm. Kelsey shrugged his hand off and stood up. She took a deep breath and said," But I forgave him years ago and now I'm gonna have a baby again. I may have lost my sister but gained back some happiness that's been gone longer than I'd like to admit." Jared smiled at her as she begin to pace the living picking up toys as she went. Jared rolled his eyes as he said," It's past midnight. Let's go to bed. You gotta be up early for that doctor's appointment." Kelsey nodded as she dropped the few toys in a nearby basket. Kelsey and Jared slowly made up the stairs splitting up to each other's wishing each other a quick, quiet good night before heading inside.

Kelsey scurried around the kitchen trying to make three different breakfasts at once. Shep had woken with the stomach bug, so bland breakfast of toast, applesauce, and tea. Tom only demanding he has waffles and Odette wanted pancakes. Kelsey finally sighed in relief as all three kids were served and sitting at the kitchen table. She walked over and wrapped a blanket around Shep's shoulders and back and helped get as much as he could down before practically falling asleep at the table. Kelsey gently picked him as Jared came in from his morning run. He quickly took Shep from her arms and said," No ma'am. You're pregnant, the only little humans you'll be carrying is the one in your belly and maybe Odette. But that might change." Kelsey couldn't help roll her eyes as he continued," But I hope.you can forgive me. I really need to stay home with Shep while he's sick but I called in an expert to accompany you to the doctor's appointment." As if on cue the doorbell rang and Tom ran to go answer it. Kelsey ran to the door to stop him but was too late, only to find Daneel and JJ in the foyer. Daneel smiled and said," Hey girl, you ready to go?" Kelsey just nodded as she grabbed her purse on the nearby peg on the wall before turning to Jared. She nervously smiled and said," Can you check on Noah? I'm sure he'll have a hangover." Jared gave her a firm nod as Kelsey turned towards Daneel. Daneel smiled wide as the three of them left. Kelsey was nervous and Daneel could tell. Daneel gave JJ the keys so she could run on to the car. Daneel turned and looked towards Kelsey. She quickly grabbed her hand and said," Are you okay? You seem very nervous." Kelsey nodded as she began blinking away tears. She sniffed and said," I'm beyond nervous. Scared is a better word I think. I'm not ready to be a mom. I can take care of my nephew and nanny all day but bringing a child into this world scares me." Daneel brought her in a for a hug before pulling away and taking out her phone. She touched her lock screen button only for a picture of Jensen holding a baby JJ to pop up. Daneel sighed and said," I was scared too, just like any other mother. But the few seconds after I gave that last push and I heard that cry It was all worth it. Being scared is normal. Don't be mad at Jared but he told me about your miscarriage and I understand that why you're scared. Don't be afraid because you have Jared, Jensen, Noah, the kids and me on your team. We'll be there for you every step of the way." Kelsey finally let the tears fall as she nodded and brought Daneel back in for another hug.