Always there
Chapter 115
End of March
Shelby POV
Okay, what to wear? I really should've done this last night.
"Wear one of your wrap dresses, they always look good."
"This one or is it too bold?" Showing Norman a floral wrap dress.
"Nope makes your boobs look fantastic."
"Yeah, I'm still big from breastfeeding."
"Come babe you look good remember what the doctor said that you need the weight you look good babe I think you look very sexy. I'm fighting not to sleep with you, babe."
"Me too babe I swear all I want to do is you when I don't have the kids."
"Me too babe me too."
"Come on let's head downstairs. I'm hungry for something more than sausage."
"Shame I want a fish taco." We head into the kitchen and all I can smell is cake. "Theresa what are you doing?"
"I thought the crew would want muffins and I didn't know what type. Oh, excuse me, guys. I hope I don't make you two sick, I'm sorry if you do." As Theresa runs off to the bathroom.
"Do you think she's..."
"Nah is that even possible? She's older than you right?"
"That's a horrible thing to say. It's not impossible. I don't know Steven is probably a super sperm like you."
"Yes, I was wasn't I." He kisses me.
"Shush she's coming back. Honey, you feeling better?"
"Yeah, I'm tired of throwing up."
"How long have you been throwing up?"
"Oh about a week." Norman and I smile at each other.
"Why are you smiling about?"
"You don't know. Do you?"
"Know what?"
"Honey I think you're pregnant. If you've been throwing up for a week. When was your last period?"
"I think January but I'm not pregnant I'm menopausal that's all I'm 42 I'm too old to have kids."
"Honey I have a few test kits in the bathroom. I'll grab you one do it and then you can wipe it out and if it's negative go to the docs and find out what's wrong."
I run off and go to my bathroom. Test kits where are they? Yep there they are. I run back down.
"Here go on."
"Shouldn't I do this with Steven?"
"I don't know I didn't only with my last ones, though Norman did get to know about Emerson."
"I don't wanna know." Norman walks out.
"I guess it won't hurt. It's going to be negative, god I haven't done one of these since I was a girl."
"I'm right here Theresa." She walks away.
Several minutes later...
"Honey, are you coming out of there?"
"Yeah, I am." Theresa opens the door she's crying.
"Oh what's wrong honey it's negative, I'm sorry I shouldn't have made you do it."
"No, it's positive."
"And the problem is?"
"I've only been with Steven for nearly two months he's not going to want this baby."
"And how do you know that? If he's anything like Norman he will love it. Because he loves you. He's told you right? That he loves you."
"Yeah, he did."
"Well, then he's going to love your baby."
"If he says the wrong thing I'll stomp his ass."
"Yeah and I'll kick his ass as well. Especially seeming I'm his aunty. Well, I already love the little guy."
"Oh wow. Daryl Dixon and Black Widow will hurt him? He better not upset me huh? Thank you, big bro and little sis. "
"Oh for sure you are one of my best friends Theresa I'd hurt the person who hurt you."
"So have you figured out how to tell him?"
"I'll just say Steven I'm pregnant."
"Oh, I just had a brilliant idea."
"What you got on your mind?"
"Well, you two are baseball fans right."
"Yeah, he is a tigers fan. I'm a white sox fan."
"Well, I'm sure we can do something basebally. Get a onesie and get printed on it. I know I'm cute like my mom but a tigers fan like dad."
"Oh, that's cute."
"Or you could do what I did with Emerson I put it in a happy birthday daddy card."
"No I love the baseball thing and Maybe I could get a baby white sox hat."
"See it's going to be okay. He's going to love this baby you know that. Steven's a good guy."
"I won't be able to work here anymore."
"Well if you want to. I'm sure Debi won't mind looking after another baby."
"You're having a baby, Theresa? That is so cool. Shit yeah if you want to stay here if Shelby's cool I'm more than cool to look after junior."
"Oh no not junior. I've always liked Anthony I wonder if Steven will like that."
"I'm sure he will and if he doesn't you'll decide on a perfect name."
"Oh can't believe it. I have this in my hand and it seems so unreal."
"Well, I'm so happy for you sista from another mista."
"Group hug." Debi, Norman, and I all hug the mom-to-be. Just then there was a knock on the door and we were at battle stations.
"Hi, I'm Robin. It's nice to meet the two of you. Who are all these kids?"
"Emerson, Mackenzie, and the twins Penelope and Phoenix. Our eldest son is not here he's with his mother."
"Well, they are a good-looking bunch of kids. Hello."
"Hello."
"I think that we will film here in the living room."
"Sure sounds good doesn't it Norman?"
Questions
"How did you find out you had something wrong with your testis Norman? Was it a routine physical with your urologist?"
N: Robin I don't think that's fit for breakfast television. But Shelby saved my life if she didn't know my body so well it could've been a lot worse.
So how is your diagnosis going?
N: I've had three blood tests since November and they are all clear so I'm hoping it stays like that. I'm being watched carefully to make sure I'm still in the clear. I have too much to lose if I get sick.
So Shelby, what happened with dr Nathan Jones?
S: I admit I was vulnerable under a mountain of stress we started talking he said he was a friend someone to listen to my worries. I needed someone. I know now how bad I was. I have bipolar I know how needy I can be, and without Norman, I'm lost he wasn't there he was but he had his problems and I didn't think I could say to a sick man I need you, I want to talk I want you to tell everything will be okay. I know I was probably ignoring the signs. I thought he was giving me what I needed because I wasn't getting what I needed.
What did you need that you weren't getting?
S: I needed someone to talk to. I felt alone Norman was going through what he was going through. I wouldn't bother him with trivial things like being scared he would die. The twins and everything. It was getting too much. He listened to me.
When did you know his behavior towards you was not professional?"
S: Norman went to Los Angeles to have reconstructive surgery I was told that I had to stay home because it wasn't safe to fly. At the next appointment, he asked me to lunch to discuss the fundraiser that the hospital was having. Yes, I hugged him but I hug everyone, I'm a hugger.
N: She's like me she hugs everyone and she's a flirt she flirts with everyone.
Why did you go to dinner with him?
S: he told me that there was a dinner to discuss the fundraiser when I got there, there was no one there but me then Nathan turned up and said everyone else had canceled.
Why didn't you leave?
S: I was going to but he said I should stay that the babies needed feeding, so I thought why not. When we finished we left then the next thing I know he was hugging me and he rubbed himself against me, smelt me, and said that he could take me home.
Is this when he assaulted you?
S: the first time yes, the following Wednesday he pulled me into a room, licked me, and swore he would never do that again. I trusted him that he wouldn't. He again said that I wanted him and that he could smell me.
Why didn't you say something then?
S: I wanted to trust him that he was telling the truth and I didn't want to destroy a man's career any hint of anything like that and he'd have lost his job.
How did he sexually assault you?
S: I went to the fundraiser, unfortunately, he was seated next to me, I didn't want to cause a scene so I thought I'll suck it up it's only a few hours, then everyone else left the table and we were alone the next thing I felt his hand on my leg. I begged him to stop but he didn't he kept on touching me then his fingers entered me all the time I was saying stop and no don't. Then I heard something I didn't expect.
N: I told him that the lady said no.
Were you afraid?
N: Robin she was terrified. She had a look on her face like she did when she was being raped, I never want to see that ever again.
S: I honestly thought he might do something beyond touching me.
What happened?
S: Norman pulled him off me, he said some rather derogatory things about Norman and myself. So I punched him and we went home.
Why did you press charges?
S: I pressed charges because the hospital did nothing. He was given a slap on the wrist I thought this is wrong. So I went to the cops and he was arrested.
Why did you wait to report Dr. Jones?
S: We trusted the system that he would be suspended and punished when I found out he hadn't been I couldn't let that pass.
Can you tell us what happened when you the day you gave birth it sounds rather dramatic like something out of a movie.
S: it would be well it was Norman's birthday...
N: I definitely won't forget that birthday it was the best and worst day ever.
S: well I'd been having contractions all day but my water hadn't broken, so I stayed I think I left it too late when it finally broke Scott Wilson drove us to the hospital as we reached there Penelope was born and then Phoenix.
Why did you choose Phoenix that's an unusual name.
S: I loved the name yeah I played Phoenix in Phantom Of The Paradise but that's where I got the name from the original movie always loved it. Phoenix has earned that name. She was stillborn when she was born, they revived her, and then she was taken to NICU.
So like a Phoenix rising from the ashes?
S: yeah she has earned the right to that name. She is a tough baby.
That's where Jennifer Stevens was?
N: she seemed nice she promised to look after our girl. I stayed for a few hours and left went to see Shelby and Penelope then brought them down to see Phoenix that's when we found out that Phoenix was gone.
You two must have been going nuts. I can't imagine well can what you two were feeling.
N: Robin well this one went into hyper mode she got our friend Sean Patrick to ask his friends if Nathan had any properties in his family's name, and we found out where it was. We went there.
Why didn't you call the cops? Any normal person would.
S: I thought our daughter would be killed. I couldn't risk it.
Then what happened?
S: we got there Sean was asking for Phoenix back saying she was his property. There's a running joke between our friends that our friend's sons will marry our daughters and Sean said one of his boys would marry Phoenix. Well, I came in and Nathan made me an offer to swap Phoenix for myself for an undisclosed time to do with as he felt. I said yes Robin, I'd die for my family.
N: I kept saying no there was no way that, that man was going to touch both my daughter and do god only knows what to my wife, Shelby was determined to go with him. The next thing we see is Jennifer going nuts and she starts shooting up the place, Nathan was shot, then Shelby but we didn't know that she was, then Sean, and then she killed herself.
"Oh god, that just have been horrible?"
N: I looked around my best friend was shot, the woman who did it was dead and Shelby was scrambling over toward Nathan trying to save him.
Why Shelby why did you want to save him? This man had hurt you and your family.
S: he needed to suffer for what he did. Which meant I wanted him in prison not dead. I was looking after him when I heard Phoenix cry I went over to her and picked her up, then he said that he got me. I heard Norman say I was bleeding and that's the last thing I remember before waking up in a hospital bed.
N: she collapsed and dropped Phoenix. She was dead when I checked her she had no pulse, so I was doing CPR then the cops arrived, and then she came back to me I was so happy.
"So what were your injuries, Shelby?"
S: the doctor said I was shot it went straight through and missed my spine by two inches, though it went through my uterus and it was damaged so badly that it had to be removed. I died twice on the table so I died three times in one day.
"So how are you and Phoenix doing now?"
S: good Phoenix is gaining weight as she should and I've recovered. So life is good. I'm getting used to the idea of not having any more kids but I already was since my husband can't but it just means we are even more perfect together.
You look amazing for a woman the had twins ten weeks ago. What's your secret?
S: well they removed my uterus so a lot of weight went with that and I had a tummy tuck but I'm heavier than I was before I had them I was ordered to gain weight, but I'm starting to like the way I look it's hard to get used to gaining but I feel better than I have in a long time and I have a great team looking after me.
So what happens now?
S: There will be a trial for Nathan but good news my ex-husband's family pleaded guilty to kidnapping Emerson so that's one less trial we have to attend, I'd hope Nathan does the same thing and gives all his victims some peace.
So you two excited about the new season starting to shoot?
S: we mightn't be there who knows now Daryl's slept with Meagan he might die or myself you'll just have to see.
N: yeah we could tell you but then we'd have to kill you.
Thank you so much for your time it's been a pleasure, and thank you for welcoming us into your home.
Both: You're welcome.
"And cut. That's a wrap."
"Thanks, you guys were great." Then the crew left.
"You were great babe."
"So were you. Theresa babe come on you ready we are going."
"Where am I going?"
"We have things to get. Come on my treat."
"But I'm working."
"Fuck work. Come on babe. Let's go." We walked out the door.
"You don't have to do this."
"Yeah, but I want to. Let me I don't have any sisters."
"Okay."
We found a cute onesie and a place that did printing then a sporting goods place and got a baby cap.
"Now it's all your pony show. Make dinner whatever he likes. I am happy for you two."
"I can tell. I hope he is happy."
"I'm sure he will be."
Later that night...
Theresa POV
Oh god, I'm so nervous I think I've thrown up about three times. Hey, little guy be nice to mommy okay? If you are I'll spoil you rotten okay? There's a knock at the door. I open it's the man I love.
"Hey, Steven. Come on in, you look good."
"You look a little pale babe. You still not feeling good. Did you go to the doctor yet?"
"Not yet. I'll go tomorrow."
"You better keep on that I don't want you getting any sicker."
"I'll be fine soon enough. I made dinner. Chicken with BABY corn, BABY peas, BABY carrots, and BABY potatoes."
"Well, babe it sounds good. I'd rather have you first though."
"No food first then maybe that later."
"Dammit, I'm losing my touch."
"No, you aren't Steven I can resist you."
"Nope, you are helpless to my touch."
We ate Steven hasn't suspected a thing.
"I have something for you."
"You got me a present? You didn't have to do that." I go and get the box please let him be happy.
"Yeah, I did. Though it won't arrive for a while."
"Oh, now I'm intrigued. What's in the box?"
"Open it." He opens the box and pulls out the hat.
"This is too small for me and I'm a tigers fan hon I'd never be seen in a sox cap."
"Keep going." He pulls out the onesie and reads it.
"I'm cute like my mom but a tigers fan like dad. Are you telling me you're pregnant? That we are going to have a baby?"
"Yeah that's what being pregnant means I'm not one hundred percent sure but I did a test today and it was positive."
"I'm gonna be a dad? That is so cool. Oh god, Theresa, I love you."
"So you're happy?"
"Happy? I'm ecstatic. I wanted a baby but I didn't think it would be possible with you and I was okay with that."
"Oh god, you've made me the happiest girl in the world right now."
"No, you've made me the happiest guy in the world. You know you'll have to meet the folks now in a couple of weeks okay."
"Never done that before. Do you think they'll like me? I'm worried they'll think I'm too old for you because I can't have more babies. Anthony might be the only one we have."
"Anthony huh?" He crouches down in front of me. "Hmmm, Tony the Tiger. You are a good boy huh? Be nice to your mom." He kisses my non-existent stomach.
"There is something I need to tell you thou."
"What is it, babe?"
"Ah, Norman, Shelby, and Debi all know about this. They won't say anything I know till you are ready. But they were there when I did the test this morning."
"Ah, so Reedus knows. Hey, that's cool babe. I'm sure I'll never hear the end of it and I'll deserve that I did stir him mercilessly when Shelby was pregnant with their eldest saying they'd name it some weird name."
"Steven that's terrible. Their kids have beautiful names. So do we need a Korean name as well or just Anthony?"
"Anthony is fine babe. Come on babe come to bed." He lead me to the bedroom and slowly stripped me then laid me on the bed. "You're so beautiful. I can't wait to watch how you develop I hope you aren't like Shelby she was way too skinny."
"Baby she's sick okay she can't help how she is, but no I hope you won't mind I want to gain a heap of weight Anthony needs to be big and strong like his dad."
"And beautiful like his mom."
"No beautiful like his dad." I watch him quickly strip and climb on the bed and between my legs. "Are we able to do this it won't hurt the baby right?"
"It didn't last night or this morning I'm sure it's fine. Though maybe we should be a little gentle."
"So no slamming you against walls huh."
"Probably not a good idea babe." He kisses me I love his lips, his tongue slips inside my mouth. I feel him laying kisses down my neck to my hard nipples damn my boobs have gotten bigger why I didn't notice this earlier I don't know.
"So does that mean these babies will get bigger too?"
"Yep, I think they will be huge."
"Sweet." He takes one of them and gently sucks on one and then the other as soon as he does I start to feel so wet as he moves lower till he's hovering just above my mound. "Hey, Tony I love you so much, son. As much as I love your mom." As he kisses my non-existent belly.
"Oh god, Steven."
"Hey I haven't even had a sample yet and I want dessert." As he makes himself comfortable and swipes his tongue through my wet folds.
"Oh god, daddy. Make me cum." I feel his fingers enter me as he slowly licks at my clit drawing my orgasm out. "Oh, baby. Oh, baby."
"I'm not hurting him am I?"
"Oh no, Steven. Wonderful so good baby."
"You haven't felt anything yet Theresa. You ready?"
"Yeah, I am." I watch him crawl between my legs and sink into me. "Oh, god baby. So good. So good. I love you, Steven."
"I love you too Theresa. That's it baby cum on me cum on my cock."
"Oh yes! Oh yes! OH YES OH YES. LITTLE DEEPER BABE. OH, THAT'S IT RIGHT THERE. OH, GOD! I'M CUMMING STEVEN CUM WITH ME."
"That's it squeeze my dick baby. Here it comes oh that's it take that cum baby."
"God I love you, baby."
"I love you too Theresa." We kiss and snuggle to sleep we can do this with Steven's hand on my belly.
Nathan POV
"You're about to be released right?"
"Yeah what's it to you?" God, I hope this plan works bitch is going down.
"Yeah well how about protecting me at least until I go to trial."
"Yeah, I'm listening what's in it for me if I did?"
"How would you like a shot at Black Widow I know all her information phone, address, and email I highly doubt she's changed any of it."
"So what do I have to do?"
"Keep the sisters away from me."
"Asshole getting stretched is it?"
"I'm not gay."
"They don't care. Now if I did help you, you'll give me her information. Just so you know if you're lying I will tell the brothers that you fucked us over and they will help to rape you. You won't have an asshole anymore. Mark my words."
"Shelby's so fucking easy. Her pussy feels amazing. You won't be disappointed."
"You better not be lying."
"No, she tastes like honey dude."
"Okay, you have a deal."
Bitch I always get what I want. You will regret blabbing bitch.