Kept From You // L.H (completed)

thirty-seven

< November >
< Friday >

{ Taylor }

We walked into the airport and towards security. Let's just say I was dragging. I'm 32 weeks pregnant and I'm about to get on a 15 hour flight. We're about to go to Australia because the guys have some shows here. I talked to my doctor and he said I was okay to go.

Luke walked in front of me, carrying a sleeping Carter in his arms with the rest of the group. Crystal was walking with me as we took up the back of the pack,

"Are you positive about going? I will stay here with you if you want" she asked as I stopped for a second, my back hurting,

"I'm okay Crys" I smiled. She nodded and we started walking again.

We took seats once we got to the terminal. Luke held Carter to him while my head rested against his shoulder. Luke was super worried about me traveling. He double-checked with the doctor and everything,

"Need anything?" He whispered so he didn't wake Carter up,

"I'm fine babe" I promised. He nodded and let his head lay on top of mine. I let my eyes close but seconds later, we were called to board the plane.

Carter woke up as we boarded and we got him all set up in the window seat. I took the middle while Luke took the seat on the aisle.

After safety, we started going down the runway. As we got up in the air, I was sick to my stomach. Luke was holding the bag for me as I puked,

"Carter, can you go sit with Uncle Ash?" Luke spoke. Carter got up and grabbed his stuff and walked back a couple of rows.

Luke's hand rubbed circles on my back and I leaned forward, now holding the bag myself,

"Are you okay ma'am? Do you want us to bring you anything?" the flight attendant walked by,

"She's 32 weeks pregnant so things are all sensitive. Could you maybe bring us some water?" Luke asked. The girl nodded and walked off and I finally sat up and leaned my head back,

"Here you are" the girl came back and handed me a bottle of water. I thanked her and twisted the cap off and started drinking it as she left,

"Please let me know if you start feeling worse" Luke practically begged,

"I will Lu" I promised. He nodded and lifted the armrest between us, then positioned his body so my head could rest against his chest. One of his arms was wrapped around me while he had one hand on my baby bump. No sooner than he rested his hand, she started kicking, but her kicks were near the top of my stomach,

"Baby girl flipped around" I laughed, "Which means not too much longer"

"Hopefully she waits until we get home" Luke chuckled,

"I'm begging her to wait" I laughed then finally allowed myself to close my eyes and rest for a while.

****

We finally landed and all got off the plane, grateful to stretch out. After we grabbed bags, each pair went a separate way to find families.

As soon as we came around the corner and saw Andy and Liz, Carter jumped and took off running,

"Mamaw! Papaw!" he jumped into Liz's hold and yelled,

"Hello my sweet boy!" Liz kissed his head before letting him hug Andy,

"Mamaw, Papaw, I'm gonna be a big brother!"

"I know! Are you so excited to meet baby sister?" Liz asked as she hugged Luke and I, followed by Andy,

"Yeah! I helped Mommy and Daddy pick her name but we have to keep it a secret" Carter told her. Luke chuckled and gave my hand a small squeeze,

"She's already got a nickname too doesn't she?" Luke smiled and Carter nodded quickly.

****

We got back to Liz and Andy's and Luke and I got settled in his childhood bedroom. Carter was going to sleep in Jack's old room.

I almost immediately crawled in the bed and laid down,

"Stay here and rest. I know you aren't feeling good" Luke sighed. I didn't even fight. I just closed my eyes and fell asleep again.

{ Luke }

I grabbed Carter and we walked back downstairs where my parents were. Taylor stayed upstairs. She's not feeling good today.

Carter grabbed his toys and plopped down on the floor with my dad to play. I took a seat next to my mom on the couch,

"Is Taylor okay?" She questioned,

"I'm not sure. She's not feeling great" I sighed, "I knew this was a bad idea"

"Honey, she's 32 weeks pregnant. She's probably going to feel horrible. She's also probably overwhelmed by the fact you guys have a baby coming in a few weeks. Just keep an eye on her. If she starts saying her stomach is hurting, maybe consider the hospital. She will know if she's having early labor or not. She's done this before with Carter and on her own that time"

I nodded,

"I'm overwhelmed. I don't think I'm ready for a newborn"

"You are Luke. You're going to be fine"

I smiled and looked at Carter who was telling my dad he was playing whatever they were playing wrong,

"You're a great parent Luke. You've done so well in these two years you've had Carter in your life. You're going to be amazing with your little girl"

"Thanks Mom"