~Alex's Dream~
-8 years into the future-
Alex comes home from work, locking the front door behind him. He hears Addie and Jake bickering in the living room as we walks in. They both stop when they see him and smile. Alex chuckles to himself, looking around for Amelia.
"She's upstairs dad." Addie responds as she looks back at the board game she and Jake are playing. Alex nods and heads up to their room, hearing a noise come from inside. Alex opens the door slowly, seeing Amelia sitting on the bed holding something, in tears.
Alex walks over, seeing what's in her hands. A pregnancy test with two pink lines. He sits next to her, placing a hand on her back. She looks up at him, sniffling quietly. He takes the test, looking at it, then looks at her. He sets the test on the bed, cupping her face with his other hand and kisses her softly. Amelia pulls back, looking at the floor.
"I.. I don't know how I feel about this, Alex.. We always say we never wanted kids, and we have two amazing kids downstairs.. I.. if you don't want this baby.. I.. we don't have to have this baby.." Alex stops her, bringing his other hand to her cheek.
"Baby, I was a stupid teenager when I said I never wanted kids. Add in the fact of Adelaide's birth mom, can you blame me? But with you, I would love to add to our family with you. You're my wife, those two downstairs are our kids. Doesn't matter that Jake isn't my biological son or that Addie isn't your biological daughter. They both call us mom and dad, and that's what matters. If you want this baby, we can have this baby. Ever since I met you, 8 years ago, I've thought about having a family with you. I've thought about us getting married, which we've done, and these last three years of marriage have been amazing. I wouldn't trade our love or relationship for anything." Alex says as he kisses her forehead gently. Amelia sniffles again, wiping her eyes.
"Y..you want a baby? With me?" Amelia asks, as she hiccups. Alex nods, brushing her hair away from her face. "I.. Why haven't you ever said anything? There have been so many times I thought I was pregnant and never said anything.. because I thought you didn't want more kids.. because you always talked about not wanting kids.. and I know I'm rambling but Alex, you're an amazing father to Addie and even to Jake.. and.. I know if we keep this one, you'll still be an amazing father.. because I love you and I have faith that we can do this.. because we do love each other and we love our kids. And I know Jake and Addie will love this baby too.. Just please.. tell me I'm not being stupid and that we can do this.." Amelia says, lookin at him with tears in her eyes. Alex wipes her eyes, caressing her cheek softly.
"I want this baby, with you and our other kids. We are a family, blood or not. Remember my vows to you? 'I will love you no matter what life throws our way'? I mean that baby, I always have. You, have changed me for the better, and I know I've changed you for the better too. I love you, Amelia Grace Collins. I have for eight years and I will never stop." Alex replies, kissing her softly. Amelia kisses back softly, then looks at the pregnancy test, then back at him.
"We're having a baby.." She says softly, giving him a small smile.
"Yeah, we're having a baby, baby." He smiles and kisses her forehead. "Go wash your face, I'll go start dinner. I love you, Amelia."
"I love you, Alex." she says, as she stands and walks into their bathroom. Alex stands and changes into sweatpants and a t-shirt then heads downstairs. He walks into the kitchen and starts making dinner. Amelia comes down a short while later, pregnancy test in hand. She smiles and watches him, as Jake and Addie come into the kitchen.
"Mama, what's that?" Addie asks, point to Amelia's hand. Amelia looks at Alex then back at the kids. Alex stops cooking, coming up behind Amelia and wrapping his arms around her, resting his chin on her head. Addie and Jake sit at the barstools by the island.
"Um, well.. we.. are gonna have a baby.. I'm pregnant.." Amelia says, cautiously. Jake smiles, as does Addie.
"OH MY GOSH YOU'RE HAVING A BABY?!?" Addie squeals as she gets down and goes over to them and hugs Amelia. Amelia giggles and hugs her back, then looks at Jake, who hasn't moved yet. Addie lets go and looks at Alex, who picks her up and hugs her. Amelia walks over and sits next to Jake.
"What's up, buddy?" Amelia asks.
"You and dad are gonna have a baby?" Jake replies, looking at her.
"We are.. Is that.. are you ok with that?" Amelia responds, looking at him.
"You won't love us any less, right? You'll love all three of us the same?" He says, looking down.
"Jake, baby, you and Addie, our love for you guys will never change. I promise you that. There is more than enough love to go around for all three of you kids." Amelia replies, lifting his head.
"Okay. Then, I hope it's a boy." Jake says, with a smile. Amelia giggles.
"Of course you do." She smiles and hugs him. Jake hugs back, then gets down and goes into the living room. Alex puts Addie down and she follows after Jake.
Amelia walks over to Alex, who lifts her up and sets her on the counter, standing between her legs as he places his hands on either side of her. Amelia wraps her arms around his neck and kisses him softly. He kisses back and continues cooking.
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