Blake's P.O.V.
Gaia has been distant this whole day. She even asked her mom to go to the sonogram with her. Why did I open my big mouth? When they came back I asked her how it went but she didn't answer. I asked her mom and she said that everything looked great but they couldn't see what it was.
"Hey, can I talk to you?" I ask Gaia.
"What?"
"Are you gonna treat me like this now?"
"Like what?"
"Ignoring me."
"Doesn't feel good does it?"
"Gaia, it happened years ago. Please I'm sorry."
"Look, I know, okay? It's just... it's hard."
"It wasn't a problem before. Why is it now?"
"I don't know. I mean, to be honest, right now... I don't know why I took you back."
"Well that felt like a punch to the heart... Then why did you?"
"I don't know... We slept together because we were both grieving, but.. I don't know." She exhales deeply. "Next thing I know we have two kids and another on the way."
"You're making it sound like you regret everything."
"I don't. I'll never regret having my kids."
"So just me then..." She didn't look like she was gonna say anything. But if she was, I left before she did.
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Gaia's P.O.V.
Blake left the room pretty hurt and angry, but all I did was to be honest with him. I am hurt, and I am questioning why I took him back. But it doesn't mean I don't love him. He is the love of my life and luckily the father of my kids too, which makes the situation even worse. I never would've imagined he would be the one to rip my heart out.
"Gaia, honey?"
"Yes? Hey mom."
"You okay?"
"Yeah." I force a smile.
"Dinner's ready."
"Okay, I'll be right down."
I try to forget about the whole thing for now so the kids don't see me like this.
"Hi mommy." Asher says as soon as I walk in.
"Hi baby."
"Is the baby still in your tummy?"
"Yes, it is. It's gonna be there for a while."
"Is it a boy? I want it to be a boy."
"You do? Why?" I smile.
"Because I already have a baby sister, now I want a baby brother."
"Well, we'll see honey."
"What are you hoping for, Blake?" My father asks him.
"Oh, I just want it to be healthy. Gaia, too... I just want them both to be okay."
"We all do." Mom says.
"Okay, guys. Stop saying it like it's gonna happen tomorrow." As we talked we hear Penelope starts to cry through the baby monitor. And since I was done eating I go check on her...
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Blake's P.O.V.
Gaia was taking a little longer than usual so after I'm done giving a bath to Asher and putting him to sleep I go check on her.
"Hey, she okay?" I ask Gaia as she places her on the crib.
"Yeah, she was just hungry."
"You know, I was thinking about this all day. And I think I finally know why you took me back."
"What?" She asks confused.
"You needed a way out... and I was it."
"What are you talking about?"
"You needed to get away from Dustin, so you used me to get to LA. You stayed for a few months, so it wouldn't look obvious, after those few months you were going leave... But then I got you pregnant, so you were stuck again. But you had the good life so you stayed."
"The good life? I have never asked you for anything."
"No, but I still gave them. And everything was perfect until Kellan came into the picture."
"There is no picture with him in it! There was never a picture, you know that!"
"There wasn't, until you lost your memory and slept with him. So you know I gotta ask..."
"Ask what?"
"Is there a possibility that this baby—" She slaps me and leaves. She's small but she has quite a swing. She can't blame me for being curious... Of course I have to apologize, so I follow her. She was outside, admiring the stars just like she always does every night.
"Gaia."
"Go away."
"Just—"
"I mean it, Blake!" I stay there. "You know, I was this close to share with you the gender of the baby. But now I don't feel like it. So screw you! And good luck finding out what it is!"
"Wait, you know? Your mom said you didn't."
"I told her I didn't. I wanted the father to know first but hey! You think you aren't so I guess you don't get to know! I should just call Kellan and tell him instead."
"You wouldn't tell him before me."
"Just to see you pissed off? After what you just asked me?! Yes I would!"
"I shouldn't have asked that, I'm sorry."
"I'm disappointed... You know this is your baby. After that day with Kellan, weeks passed."
"What if you slept with him again?"
"Why would I?!"
"Because I don't think you love me!"
"Why would you think I don't love you?!"
"Because of this morning! And everything you said after."
"That doesn't mean I don't love you! Blake, you're the father of my children. I married you for God's sake! If you think I could be so cold to be with someone that I don't love, then you don't know me very well." I nod understanding. "You asking me if this is another man's child..." She shakes her head and looks down.
"I know."
"No, you don't know! You ask me that and it makes me feel like you think I'm some sort of slut or something. It makes me feel like I don't have your trust."
"I do! You have to understand I only asked because I thought you loved him. I mean, he's been around a little bit too much. And since he was in Greece too... I love you, and you know that. Haven't you ever wondered if I slept with Sarah?"
"Not if you want to die... Of course I worry, not just with her. You're a NBA super star and travel all the time. I'm always worried you're gonna take some tramp to your hotel room. And it scares me, thinking I could lose you to some bitch."
"I only have eyes for you... And it scares me to lose you too. If our past is going to tear us apart."
"It's not. Do you really think I'm going to leave you for that? The memories came back, and it hurt. Yes I wonder why I took you back, but I don't regret it and it doesn't mean I don't love you... I don't know if I'll ever forgive you for what you did. But I love you too much to hate you for it for the rest of my life... Or in this case, what's left of it."
"I hate it when you do that."
"Do what?"
"Joke about it. Like it's humorous that you might die... My whole world will come crushing down if you do. I literally don't know what I'd do without you." I walk to her and cup her face.
"I might not know how you feel. But you don't know how I feel either... I broke the heart of the woman I love. I hate myself for it. I'm supposed to make you happy, not hurt you... I failed you. But what if I didn't do that and we weren't here right now? With this life, our kids... My heart will always belong to you, no matter what. I am so sorry." I wipe away her tear and she rests her forehead on my chest. "So do I—?"
"I'm still not telling you what it is..." I know she's still pissed, but I don't want to find out the day of the birth...
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What do you think it is? And will she keep it to herself till the day comes?