Mine

Chapter fifty-seven

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Four months later

"Mummy, why is it taking so long for Rose to be born?" Bear asked, pouting. "It's been forever!"

Kate chuckled softly, ruffling Bear's blond curls tenderly. "She should be here any day now, baby. Probably this week."

Bear frowned, placing his little hands on her baby bump. "Rose, hurry up so we can play!"

She chuckled, looking around to try and locate Leo. "Bear, where's Uncle Leo? Wasn't he playing with you earlier?"

"He said he would be in Rose's nursery. I think Joe's helping him."

Kate pecked his forehead. "Do you wanna come with me to see what they're up to?"

He jumped up excitedly. "Yeah!"

Kate stood up from the couch slowly, placing a hand on her lower back for support. "Why don't you lead the way, huh? I'll be with you in a minute." After watching him rush down the hall, she waddled to the room, where, sure enough, she could hear Leo and Joe talking.

"Hey there, boys."

"Kate." Leo grinned, walking towards her and kissing her temple. "Here, come sit down, baby."

He gently helped her sit comfortably on the rocking chair in the corner of the nursery. It had taken them around 2 months of hard work, but it was finally ready. The walls had been painted a light shade of pink, and, with the crib and a basket full of plush toys, it all looked very nice.

"What's going on? You're not planning on buying more toys, are you?" She raised an eyebrow, a small smirk on her face.

Leo chuckled, shaking his head. "I'm not, don't worry. Joe was just helping me set up the changing table. How are you feeling, Katie?"

"I'm fine, just tired." She yawned. "Rose doesn't stop moving around. I think she's anxious to come out already."

He grinned, placing his hand on her belly and rubbing tenderly. "Hey there, Rosie. You almost ready, baby girl?" His smile widened as he felt their daughter kick gently. Leo turned to face her again. "You need anything from the store, Katie? I'm gonna buy the kiddos some pizza."

"Oh, can you get me some ice cream?"

Leo nodded, leaning in to kiss her slowly. "I love you."

"I love you too." She smiled, squeezing his hand.

"Can I go with you, Uncle Leo? Pretty please?" Bear asked, jumping up and down.

"Ask your mom, kiddo."

"Mummy, can I go?"

Kate chuckled, pretending to think very hard about letting him go. "Will you behave and obey Leo?"

"I pinky-promise!"

"Fine, you can go."

Bear smiled, hugging her before turning to Leo. "Let's go, Uncle Leo!"

Leo nodded, pressing a short kiss to the top of her head. "See you in a bit, babe."

"Bye."

Once Bear and Leo left, she decided to watch a movie with Mia and Joe. They had been so incredibly helpful throughout the whole pregnancy, and were both very excited about having a sister. Mia in particular couldn't wait. Kate knew her oldest had always wanted a sister, and now she was finally getting it.

"You guys want some popcorn? Mia asked, handing them the bowl. Joe grabbed it, passing it to Kate. 

"Thanks, Mims."