Be safe.

XVII.

*4 months' time jump*

Emily pov
So today, Ali is a bit over 6 months pregnant but most importantly, it's Alison's baby shower. I'm so excited because we are going to find out the sex as well today! I really can't wait. The best thing about it is Alison doesn't know about it, she just thinks we are going for a Sunday brunch at my mom's. The party was organized by Hanna, Alison's best friend and my mom, they both already know the sex of the baby. The party is taking place at my mom's house and they wouldn't let Ali nor me help with the preparations. Ali's belly is getting pretty big and I love it. She of course thinks she's ugly and fat but for me, she's the most beautiful woman, no matter what. I just finished dressing the girls for today and I go back to my room to check on my amazing wife to see if she needs help with something. I find Ali in front of the mirror, stroking her pregnant belly. I go behind her back, put my arms around her waist, my hands on hers and my lips are giving slight kisses on her neck.

A: Em, I don't like this dress on me, look how fat it makes me
E: Ali, stop, you're not fat, you're pregnant with our child

She gets away from my embrace and looks at her sideways.

A: look, just look how fat I am.
E: Ali, look at me. Nobody thinks you're fat! You are the most beautiful and strongest woman I know! I love you so much!

She's crying now, god pregnancy hormones are horrible. I hug as tight as I can, because with the pregnancy belly it's hard to hug her.

A: Sorry I messed up your dress by crying on it, pregnancy hormones are crazy.
E: it's okay love, don't worry about it! Are you feeling better?
A: no but I'll be fine. I'll just go down to the girls and you can change your outfit.
E: okay, be careful in the stairs.
A: i will

Before she goes out, I kiss her and she deepens the kiss. Every day I think I couldn't love her more and yet every day I love her more. I change my dress and put the one with Ali's crying on it, in the washing machine and take the opportunity to do a load that will be done when we get home later this afternoon. It is now just before 11:30 am and we have to leave or we will be late since my mom asked us to be at her house for 11:30. I quickly check my hair and makeup and go downstairs to my wife trying to get Lily and grace to put their shoes on but she's already tired so I step in.

E: girls listen to mommy please

They both nod and put their shoes on. I go to my tired wife and help her get up from the couch. I take both her hands and pull her.

A: babe, can't we just cancel on your mom for today? My feet are really hurting and –
E: no babe, we can't now come on, I'll help you get in the car.
A: Really why?
E: you know how important it is for my mom to have this brunches with us.
A: Maybe you can go without me then, just take the girls and I'll stay here to rest.
E: no love, I don't want to go to a family brunch if a part of my family is missing. Plus, mom said she has special guests for us today.

I might have spoiled a bit but I had to make her want to go. Anyway, her feet are really hurting her today, so I pick her up bridal style to the car and place her, gently, on her seat. After a quick peck, I go close the front door and Ali is checking on the girls to see if they're buckled up correctly. I drive us to my mom which is a five minutes' drive but we can't walk with Ali and considering today, taking the car is a better option anyway. We arrive and we see all the cars parked outside my mom's house and along the street. Ali looks at me very confused and I just smile.

A: how many guests did your mom invite for today's brunch?
E: I don't know, how about we go inside a check.
A: Em, I know you're hiding something from me.

I don't answer her and just smirk at her before getting out of the car to open the door for the girls. They of course run to the front door. I then go to my wife's side and help her out. I intertwine our fingers and walk to the already open door. I hug my mom, so does Ali and when we enter, everyone comes out of their hidden places and yells "happy surprise baby shower".