This Love

Hands of Love

June 17th, 2026
Malibu, USA
Miley's POV

I'm 22 weeks pregnant. Now that everyone knows it's been so much easier being in public. Noah was a bit upset that I told her after I put it online, but she got over it. She's way too excited to be mad at me. It was so hard hiding it from the kids, I'm so glad they know now. They're really excited, and Leonardo is the one that's most excited out of them though. He's so happy he's getting a brother. I was currently lying in bed. The kids were outside playing and I was just resting. It's been harder for me to keep up with them. I still haven't felt any kicks from the baby, but Dr. Walsh said not to worry about it. He'll let me know he's in there at some point.

"Hey babe, you still resting?" Liam asks, coming into our room.

"No, I'm gonna head outside. What are the kids doing?"

"Getting ready to get in the pool. Don't worry, I'm gonna be with them." Then I look and he's wearing his swim shorts.

"Okay, sounds good, I'll watch." I reply.

"You sure you don't wanna join? It might make you feel better."

"Liam, I'm too big for my swimsuit."

"Babe, you aren't that big. And didn't you say your swimsuit was adjustable? C'mon, the kids want you to come."

"They do?"

"They wanted me to come ask you, yes." Liam says. I pause for a moment, then sigh.

"They'd better not make fun of me, or I swear-"

"Babe, they won't make fun of you. I'll go tell them you're coming and bring their towels out. You're gonna make them really happy you know."

"I know, now go so I can change. I'll be there soon."

After I adjusted my swimsuit to where it fit me, I grabbed my towel and walked outside. Liam was in the pool with the kids and smiled when he saw me.

"You're beautiful." He says, I couldn't help but smile. I put my towel down and Liam helps me in the pool.

"Shit that's cold." I say as I get in.

"You're allowed to be in the pool mommy?" Cecilia asks.

"Yup, I sure am." Then I turn to Liam. "Thank you."

"For what?"

"For getting me to come in here, it feels really good."

"You're welcome. I knew you'd like it once you got in. Once I mentioned it to the kids they agreed you should join us. We don't see much of you."

"I'm just so tired, I- woah."

"Babe? You okay?"

"I'm fine, the baby just-"

"What's wrong?" Liam asks frantically.

"Liam you didn't let me finish. The baby kicked." I say with a smile.

"Really?"

"Here." I take Liam's hand and place it on the spot where I felt the baby kick. "Wait for it, he'll do it again."

"Wow, that's incredible." Liam says. "I mean I know I've felt it before, but it's been forever. He's finally kicking."

"Yeah, maybe it was the cold water. Now is to know when he's gonna stop kicking. I was kinda getting worried. Normally babies start kicking as early as sixteen weeks."

"Well you don't have to worry anymore. Now, be social with our kids."

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June 18th, 2026
Malibu, USA
Miley's POV