Stevie shut the door and threw the keys of her and Lindsey's apartment, that they moved in a month ago, on the kitchen table. She had had one hell of a day. She could barely walk, she took up another job for a few hours a week, at a diner, so they could afford living on their own. Lindsey wasn't going to work, she made that clear, he would stay home with Amber.
It was obvious he didn't hear her coming in. He was on the floor, cross legged, guitar in his lap and Amber by his side, watching her father play in awe. Stevie sat beside him and that’s when he finally looked up at her.
"Hey, you! Sorry, we were occupied." Lindsey greeted her with a kiss and Amber crawled into her lap.
"I figured, I'm hurt you two have such great time without me."
"Oh, you know it's not like that, Steves." He took her hand as she leaned into his side. "Long day, huh?"
"It's exhausting. Actually, it wouldn't be that bad if my boss wasn't such a pervert."
"Did he lie his dirty hands on you?"
"No, don't get like that, Lindsey. No, he's just an asshole, who likes to tell me inappropriate things."
"You tell me if he does something to you, understood?"
"My hero." Stevie chuckled at him. "And how's my birthday girl, mm?" She pulled Amber closer and ruffled her curls. "Are you ready to go see your grandparents?"
"Yes! I miss grandma and grandpa!"
"Oh, they miss you too, baby."
"They tell you?"
"Yes, sweetheart, I talked to them and they told me that they miss you not being around all the time."
"Let's go see them!" Amber jumped up and around the room.
"We will, baby. Mommy's just gonna go shower and change and then we'll go see them. Grandma told me she has something special for you birthday too." Stevie and Lindsey watched their daughter get excited.
"Can we go now?"
"No, Amber, I already told you, but I promise to be quick, ok?"
"Ok." She nodded and took her seat next to Lindsey again.
Stevie was on her way out of the room when he called after her. "Remember, Steves, you promised."
"What do you mean?"
"You said you'll be quick." He deserved a smack for that, but she was too tired and all she did was roll her eyes at him as he and his little daddy's girl laughed together.
They spent only a couple of hours at Stevie's parents. Mostly because she would have to get up early the next morning and she needed some rest. By the time they got back, Amber fell asleep and Lindsey carried her to the bed after Stevie unlocked and pushed the door open carefully. He tucked her in, pressed a kiss to her hair and smiled to himself before leaving the door to the room slightly ajar.
Lindsey was already in bed when Stevie joined him after her nightly routine, maybe tired, but as beautiful as ever in his eyes. He pulled the bed sheet away for her to lie down. She did and cuddled up to his side.
"I hate how freaking stubborn you are, Stevie." He said, turning off the bedside lamp.
"What did I do now?"
"You're working too hard, you should let me find a job."
"Who's going to stay with Amber?"
"I'm sure your mother wouldn't mind."
"No way, Linds, she's been looking after our baby for more than two years, Amber is our daughter."
"Yeah, but I'm the man of the family, I should be the one supporting you, not the other way around."
She sighed, thinking of something else to avoid the topic he started again. "Let's talk about something nice."
"What do you have in mind?" He had his arm firmly around her as they lay in the dark.
"Well... I found out something yesterday and I was thinking of how to tell you."
"Tell me like it is, Steves, that's the best way I think."
She couldn't hide her smile as she lifted her head off his chest and looked at him. "I'm six weeks pregnant. We're going to be parents again."
"Oh my god... Are you serious?!" He was shocked to say the least, he pulled her close and kissed her as if he hadn't for way too long. "Are you sure?"
"Lindsey, I saw a doctor yesterday."
"Oh my god!"
"Can you give me something else besides that? Are you happy?" She started feeling a little nervous.
"Of course I am, Steves, I'm so happy! I can't believe this... I mean, I know we said we'd try, but this is happening already."
"It is." She nodded to assure him.
"Amber's going to be a big sister."
"She'll smother the baby with love." They laughed together at that until he felt an urge to kiss her again.
"I love you so much, Stevie." He put his arm around her, his hand protectively on her belly, as she turned on her side, her back facing him. "I can't wait until you start showing, I'm not going to miss it this time."
"You better not." She said, placing her hand over his. "I need you, Lindsey."
"And I'm here, baby. Always." He kissed her shoulder and they both drifted off to sleep.
