A Second Chance

The perfect honeymoon

"Baby boy, you're gonna have so much fun with uncle George!  You'll get to spend time with your big cousins!"

"Where you going?"

"Daddy and I are going on a trip together."

"Not me?" He looks to his mother with sad eyes.

"Awe baby, don't do this to mommy!"

"I not gonna be there to play toys with you." Grayson looks to his mother sweetly.

"Sweetie pie, mommy and daddy will be back soon.  You're gonna have so much!"

"You take me!  I fit, see!" Grayson runs over to an opened suitcase and gets in.

Jessica looks at his sweet smile and feels terrible.
"Awe.. Baby, I'm so sorry.  But guess what!  Mommy will bring back something super special for you, okay?"

Grayson nods his head while looking down with a sad expression.

"Come here, my boy!" Jessica picks him up and kisses his cheek.

"I love you."

"I love you too, mommy." He kisses her cheek.

"Have fun with daddy, and don't forget my name.."

"Forget your name?!  Haha!  How could I forget your name?  You're my favorite little boy!"

"In the world?"

"In the whole wide world, Grayson!"

***

George came over to pick him up later that night.
The next morning Jessica and Danny got up early and left for the airport.

Danny bought him and Jessica coffee, then went over and sat right beside her.

"Hey Jess, can I ask you something?"

"Sure."

"Why wouldn't you try in vitro fertilization?"

Jessica sighs and Danny continues.
"I mean, the doctor said-"

"I know what he said!" Jessica snaps at him taking him by surprise.

"Danny, for the past year I have put my body through hell trying to get pregnant.  Taking pills that made me gain weight, made my hormones crazy, have hot flashes and gave me all these other signs of pregnancy without the baby.  Then I get poked with a needle in the stomach and thigh, and still I don't get pregnant.  Daniel, I'm tired.  I can't take another thing not working.  I can't!" She nods.

"Jess, I'm sorry.  That was stupid of me to bring it up."

"I'm sorry, I just.. I want this trip to be about you and I.  I don't want do talk about anything that has to do with having a baby."

"Okay, that's fine.  I'm sorry."

Jessica hated that he brought it up.  It was already difficult enough to deal with, but knowing that he's still thinking about it made her feel even worse.

**

Jessica tried not to show her emotions and just enjoy the trip.
Once they landed in Paris they were driven to their hotel.

"Oh my gosh, this is beautiful!  I can't believe we're here, Danny!"

"I know!  Oh my gosh, this bed is so comfortable!" Danny bounces up and down.

Jessica laughs at him before Danny grabs her waist.

"Thank you for bringing me here."

"You're welcome!  I told you that one day we'd have an amazing honeymoon, didn't I?" He kisses her stomach that was eye level to him.