Steve's POV:
Again? I wake up again, this time later in the morning at 7:00 and they're fucking again. This is miserable. I forgot that the guest room is directly below the master bedroom. All throughout the night they fucked. It's like they would take a two-hour nap, just to wake up and fuck. I hate having super soldier hearing. The soft moans, slapping of skin, and the various areas throughout their room. All night just fucking. I don't know what it is that really bothers me. Am I jealous? Do I wish it was me? Or am I jealous because it's been so long since I've gotten some. Peggy has been distant ever since she smelled Charlie's perfume on me. And I'm ready to have a baby with her, but maybe it's a good thing. Splitting my time between two timelines has been difficult.
I just don't know what I'm going to do. They're moving forward, where I feel I'm at a standstill. I could have stayed in this timeline, found a normal girl to settle down with. After having two of the most extraordinary women, I don't know if anyone else can compare.
And there it is. A loud thump as their body falls on the floor followed by giggles from both of them. Shower Steve. Get in the shower and relieve yourself. Charlie never denied me sex. Never. Even if she wasn't feeling up to it, I could always change her mind with a few simple words. I need to quit comparing Peggy and Charlie. This cannot be healthy.
After I shower it's quiet upstairs, save for the running water in their shower. Maybe their fucking marathon is hopefully over. No doubt Maggie will be waking soon. I make my way into the kitchen. I could be nice and prepare an easy breakfast. Cut up some fruit, get some yogurt and granola. It was always a favorite of Charlie's.
Hearing some loud thundering steps coming down the stairs I don't have to turn to know it's Bucky walking down the stairs. He's already dressed for the day, hair still a bit damp. "Morning, Steve. How did you sleep?" He asks cheerfully. No wonder he's filled Charlie up about five times.
"Restless. You know the guest room is directly under your bedroom?" I pause my cutting of the fruit and narrow my eyes at him.
The jerk chuckles, "Oh, sorry. I forgot about that." He reaches over grabbing a whole strawberry before taking a bite. "We had talked about adding an addition on the lower level. Make another master bedroom. It's weird the current one is upstairs. Makes me uneasy not being on the lower level with the front door."
"Well, you should. It might be more pleasant for your guests. Especially if you can't keep your hands off each other for more than two hours." I know my voice is tainted with bitterness.
"Look, I'm sorry. We're just happy. Celebrating. We're going to go over to the new compound today. She's already called Bruce. He's going to take some blood and test a few things; he's going to get in contact with the Milano." He takes another bite of the strawberry. He's glowing.
"What are you so excited about?" I peel some bananas and begin cutting them.
"Clint's coming to the compound later, too. He's bringing Laura and the kids. They're going to stay there for a few days. Charlie thinks when Thor hears the news that he's going to be visiting as well."
"You're excited to talk to Clint and Thor? Or is there something else?" I let out a chuckle.
"Ahh, you've already figured it out, huh?" I nod at him. "Can you believe she actually agreed to having a child with me?"
"You'll make a great dad, Buck. You're already doing pretty well with your training." And as if on perfect timing Charlie heads down the stairs. Another one that's positively radiant. Maggie follows closely behind her.
"Stop!" She demands of Charlie. Charlie pauses her steps. And Maggie looks up at her smiling before placing a kiss on her stomach. That was weird. Charlie reaches down picking the girl up and smiles.
"What was that for little pearl?" She smiles. Her smile lights up her whole face, and I look away returning to cutting up the fruit.
Maggie gives a quick shrug and kisses her cheek, "I just love you. I'm excited to see Bruce today."
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Charlie's POV:
Steve gives Maggie and Bucky the best tour that he can. None of us have really been to the compound since it was rebuilt, but I have no doubt that they can find their way throughout. Bucky thought it best to give me some privacy with Bruce and then to talk to Thor.
"What is it that you're needing to talk to Thor about?" Bruce calmly asks me. His arm still isn't what it used to be. It moves at a much slower pace than his left arm.
"Well...I'm still trying to figure out how to tell him myself. You'll still be in there, right?" I bite at my lip as he wraps a tourniquet around my arm. He gives me a nod, understanding I can't talk about this right now. "Why exactly are we taking blood? Wouldn't it just be easier to pull the IUD out?"
He gives a laugh. "I suppose. Want to check and see if you're pregnant..."
"It's always been pretty effective for me, B."
"Still, you said you recently got a new one? Right before you left for Munich? How much time did you wait?" He looks at me over his glasses.
"It was two days before. Why are you asking, doc? There something I don't know?" I let out a nervous giggle.
"No. Plus, Bucky said he wanted me to just test your blood in general. Why?" He pulls out another vial, quickly switching them. He's taking a lot of blood. "And we don't know your blood type."
"Why? Umm...well, I didn't really want to say this now. I'm already getting nervous. I'm...you see..."
"Charlie? Spit it out."
"Thor's my dad." Bruce pauses, completely dumbfounded in my admission.
"You're a goddess?"
"Demigoddess. I think my mother was human...uh, Midgardian." Another vial.
"That's why you need to talk to Thor?" I nod my head. "That's why Bucky needs to talk to him and Clint?" Smiling I nod my head again. "That's why you two are wanting to try having a baby?"
"Okay. I get it. A lot is going on."
"I'll say." He finally adds pressure to the tiny hole with an alcohol pad. I'm done. "Have an orange." He hands me one from his desk. "Is it weird having Steve around? I'm confused as to what is going on? He's really going to mess up some timelines."
"I know. That's what I told him. I love my life. We're trying to encourage him to go back to then. He's having a hard time being away from Maggie." I slowly peel the orange, grab a wedge and eat it, extending a wedge to Bruce that he takes.
"He knew about Maggie before he made that decision. Come on, let's walk to the control room. Get in touch with the Milano. If you need me to leave the room once I get you connected I can." I shake my head no at him, and I'm almost silent as he leads the way. Never catching site of my people.
With every step I take through the compound my legs get heavier. My stomach is full of bats, forget butterflies, that's a good feeling, this is sickening. My throat turns into a desert. I quickly try to swallow, to relubricate my throat. My fingers shake involuntarily shake and I feel chills run up my spine. It's just Thor, the big guy. He carried this secret for a long time. It never made him act weird. You can do this Charlie. One step at a time.
Upon entering the control area Bruce quietly pushes around some buttons, flinging the hologram screen over to where it's directly in front of me. I don't know what the best-case scenario would be. Who would I want to see first? Would I want to see Thor, one of the Guardians?
The screen pings up to Peter Quill. "You're, you're that girl that had the kid that looked like the Captain, right?"
"Uh..." My voice is stuck in the back of my throat.
"So, you're not? Why are you contacting us? Speak woman."
"I-I-is Thor on the ship?" My voice squeaks out.
"He's somewhere. I'm the captain though, what can I help you with?" His eyebrows cock up, feigning superiority over the god.
"I really need to talk to Thor. It's important. Let him know it's Charlie."
"Charlie! That's it! Thor talks about you a lot." Peter's head turns to the side yelling at Rocket, "Rocket! Tell Thor to come here, Charlie needs to talk to him." His face centers back to the screen and me. I rock nervously back and forth. "What's this about? Is it important? We're kinda in the middle of something."
"It's important."
In the background I see the large god walking closer. He's already slimmed up and bulked up since the last I saw him, "Lady Charlie! How have you been? It's been ages that I last saw you my beautiful friend. Quail, have I ever told you how special she is?"
"Yeah. Almost every day. And it's Quill." He turns and walks away.
"That's what I said. Lady Charlie, what do I owe the pleasure?" His smile is so pure. I didn't realize how much I did love our time together, as short as it may have been.
"I know." The only words I'm able to speak.
Thor's face falls a bit. "W-w-what do you know?"
"Thor...big guy..." I can't, tears fall down my eyes. They're not necessarily out of sadness.
"Where's Rogers? Your other soldier? The assassin. Maybe they could help you speak." He tries to smile, but it doesn't reach his eyes.
"I know why you call me a special one. I know who my real mother is. I know where I was born. I know who taught me to use my emotions and empathy. And I know that you're my real...father." The words flow out of my mouth at an alarming rate.
And now it's Thor's turn to almost cry. "I'm sorry Charlotte."
"It's okay. I was hoping you could help, fill all my missing pieces in. And... I can make lightning." Bruce and Thor both gasp.
"Really?" Thor asks, with an almost beaming smile.
"Still haven't perfected it, but yeah. Especially if someone threatens Bucky. I wrapped some around the shield."
"Quill. We have to make a stop." Thor turns looking in the background.
"What? Why? No." Quill screams over to him.
"I'm not asking. I have to see my...daughter." His face turns back to look at me.
"Daughter? Who is your..."? Quill is now front and center of the screen. "When did you have time to have sex with Charlie?"
"What? No. Charlie, is my daughter."
"Oh, that's awkward. Okay. We're changing courses. See you in a bit Charlie."
The screen goes down and Bruces comes and stands beside me. Ineptly trying to figure out if he wants to hug me or not. I let out a breath I wasn't sure I was holding in. And lean my head over to Bruce. He takes this as his cue to give me a proper hug. "Let's go find Bucky. He'll know more what to do than me." I nod my head at him.
"How long will it take?" He shuffles back over to the main board, seeing the progress of the Milano.
"Looks like a few hours. I guess you're stuck here."
We walk through the compound and quickly find the super soldiers and my small child. Bucky already senses my mild distress and walks quickly over to me, wrapping his strong arms around me. Holding me in a way that only he can. Making me feel safe, and content. "How did it go, doll?"
"He's on his way here. B said it should be a few hours. I feel better now. Like a weight was lifted off me." I bury my face deeper in his broad chest. Inhaling his dark woody cologne.
I feel small hands tugging at the bottom of my dress, "Mommy. Is everything okay?" She sheepishly asks.
"Yes, little pearl. My real dad is coming to visit." I bend over picking her up.
"Thor?" She speaks. Never missing a beat.
"How did you know?" I ask, furrowing my brows. "You hear me and Bucky talk?"
"No. I think I've always known." She gives me a quick smile. Placing her hand on my cheek. The same way I once did while in Hydra. I know how she knew. I couldn't hold walls up from her. She kicks her legs, silently asking to be put back down. "Bruce! How have you been Jolly Green?"
We all laugh at her. Just like Tito. I wonder what he would think of all the discoveries I've made with my life, in just a short time. "I've got you, doll." Bucky whispers deeply in the shell of my ear, and quickly pecking a kiss on my cheek.
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"Charlie. They'll be here shortly if you want to wait near the landing zone." Bruce walks into the training area where all three of us have been showing Maggie a few things. I give him a quick nod. Steve stays with Maggie for a bit since she's not ready to leave, but Bucky stands close by my side, wrapping an arm around my shoulders, and I hold onto the hand that hangs down.
We follow Bruce to the landing zone, already seeing the ship in the distance. Upon landing I watch all the Guardians get out, long before Thor does. Feeling my knees starting to buckle, Bucky places himself behind me, wrapping his strong arms around me, and rests his chin on my head. "I'm here as long as you need me to be."
"I know, thanks, babe." I turn my head to look at his glistening blue eyes and give him a quick kiss.
"You got food for us, Charlie?" Quill asks trying to look away from an intimate moment between Bucky and I.
"Yeah, there's plenty of stuff to make sandwiches with in the kitchen." He gives me a nod; he follows Bruce as he leads him to the kitchen.
And then I see him. The tall, blonde god. Back to his former glory, and even bigger than before. After the final battle with Thanos he got his confidence back. Realizing he was always worthy. Bucky's arms wrap tighter around me the closer he gets. Once he reaches me, Bucky lets me go, so I can give Thor a big hug, he kisses the top of my head, before letting me go back to Bucky. "I wouldn't squeeze her too tight assassin."
"Maybe you should start by calling him Bucky, big guy."
"I apologize, Bucky. Still don't squeeze her too tight." He narrows his eyes at Bucky. "Lady Charlie...how did you find out?"
"When my mom and I were sent back to Ear...Midgard, she was intercepted by Hydra. She talked about how her daughter was a child of Thor. Thinking she was crazy they were going to put her in a mental institution, and me in a group home, but Hydra discovered her ramblings, and they took her. She died there, but they were hoping to use me." I quickly tell him, giving him the CliffsNotes of my time in Hydra.
"They didn't. She escaped." Bucky adds, his hand rubs along my arm. I watch as Thor intently watches his arms around me.
"With Bucky's help. And then I used my powers to forget my life. Which is why I didn't remember you. But Bucky and I were given my file from Hydra. There were video files of my time there. Did you know...while I was here?" He gives me a nod. "When?"
"When Tony told me your name, I thought you might be the same girl. And then when I saw you. I knew, but I just didn't know how to act. I was never a dad to you. I was young and dumb." His eyes fall back to Bucky's arms wrapped tightly around me. It is starting to make me feel uncomfortable.
"How did she...Elizabeth get there? In Asgard I mean. She was Midgardian?"
"Loki. He made several trips down here. He saw your mom, and she was beautiful, and he wanted her, so brought her back. But she fell for me. And things happen. Assa...Bucky, could you not hold her so tight around her stomach?" His hands pull at his arms.
"Thor! What is your deal? I'm with Bucky, you don't have to be so rude. Stop." I try to push back his hands and Bucky stays firm, not wanting to upset me, or cause any kind of scene.
"I'm sorry...it's...you're not with Rogers?" He asks, his eyes still focused on Bucky's arm.
"No. You saw us break up. I am with Bucky." I try to get his eyes to look at mine.
"I just don't want him to hurt you, or..."
"What?" He finally meets my eyes, and then looking quickly over to Bucky.
"Can I? I mean no harm." He motions for Bucky to remove his arms from around me. I look back at him nodding my head. And then a strong hand presses against my lower stomach. He gives me a dopey smile. "I was right."
"Thor?" My chest rises and falls quickly. The last time he did this was when he was in New Asgard.
"You don't know do you?" His eyes flick between mine and Bucky's.
"What is he doing?" Bucky focuses on Thor's hand.
"You remember don't you Lady Charlie. It wasn't that long ago. What four years? This is much earlier though." My hand presses on top of his. "Come on Bucky, give me your hand. I didn't get to do this with Rogers." Bucky moves his hand to Thor's. Thor guides his hand to sit low on my stomach. When I look back at Bucky his eyes are glassy, and he's frozen. "Lowly mortals." Thor chuckles out.
I hear the door open behind us, "Charlie...umm...I need to talk to you and Bucky. I think something must have went wrong." Bruce calls out to us. Almost further solidifying what Thor is telling us.
"He knows. You got tested today?" Thor still smiles at the both of us. Slapping Bucky on the shoulder, "Congratulations, Bucky. Now where's the little Rogers? I would like to see her. You two go talk to Banner."
"Doll? What was that?" Bucky turns my body to look at him. "Did he just...?"
"We should go talk to B." I try move but he holds on to my arm, tightly.
"Charlie? Is he saying...are you...? What happened four years ago?" One tear falls down the sweet man's face. I lean up and kiss it away. "Please, honey."
"Thor was the one who told me I was pregnant with Maggie. But we were actively trying." My hands graze around his hairline, gently caressing every part of his face, wanting to memorize what his face looks like at this moment. "So, let's go talk to, B, before we freak out."
He gives me a nod and we walk to Bruce. Silently following him to the lab. He motions me to sit on the exam table. "I'm glad I checked your blood. You have high levels of HCG. I went ahead and checked your file. Good thing you came here. The lady that put in your IUD was new, she hadn't inserted many. In fact you were the first one she inserted without assistance." He hands me a blanket and spins around. "I'm going to take a transvaginal ultrasound to see if it's there before we jump to any conclusions."
Bucky is paralyzed. Barely even blinking. I go ahead and remove my panties. Pulling my dress up before I return to the exam table, wrapping the blanket around me. "I'm ready, B."
He turns to look back at me and Bucky, "You okay, Bucky? You look like you've seen a ghost? Do you understand what's going on?" Bucky gives him a slow nod. I put a hand up to him, which he does take it in his own, unblinking he watches Bruce. "Let me know if this makes you uncomfortable Charlie."
"B, you delivered Maggie. You've seen every part of me." Bruce gives me a solemn smile before inserting the wand. Everyone's eyes turn to the monitor. "Would you look at that. Just what I thought."
"What?" Bucky almost shouts.
"Well, there's no IUD in there. But that..." Bruce's finger points at a dark spot on the screen. "That's an amniotic sac. And this little spot right there..." He looks at us. "That's your baby. Looks about to be three maybe four weeks. If you hadn't have come here, you wouldn't have caught this on a test."
"Our baby?" Bucky's voice comes out so soft, tears paint briny trails down his cheeks. "Is it healthy?"
"Well, it's a bit too early to tell right now. I mean most people they're more like six to eight weeks pregnant before even taking a home test. But see that tiny flutter? That's a heartbeat. It's too soon for most places to detect that. We have state of the art tech here."
"That's our baby." Bucky's body goes to the monitor. His fingers trace along the image and I can't hold back my tears anymore. This wasn't our plan, but even I couldn't plan for this. He's reacting softer and more perfect than I thought he ever could. "I'm going to be a dad. Wait...did we hurt the baby?" Bucky's body turns looking at me and Bruce. "Can we have sex?"
Bruce looks away from me and can't meet Bucky's eyes. "It's perfectly normal yeah."
"So that's what Thor was talking about? Why he felt your stomach. Why he didn't want me to squeeze you. And he did this with you and Steve too?" I nod my head at him.
"I'm going to print you two some pictures." He taps along some buttons.
"Is it normal to lose an IUD?" I ask looking at Bruce.
"Not usually no. But it might not have been inserted correctly. You had someone new put it in right before you went to Munich, so it might not have even crossed your mind when it came out. Obviously without it, you have no protection. Were you using any other form of birth control?"
I give him a laugh. "No, not at all."
"If he's anything like Steve...I know the serums were different, but the serum can make the sperm more...eager. So very effective if you want to get pregnant. And you guys were wanting to, so that's good."
Bucky turns looking at me. "We're having a baby." I return his cheek-to-cheek smile and he comes closer to me, kissing my lips. "I love you Charlotte...Barnes. I need to go talk to Thor. When is Clint getting here?" I know what he's doing. He wants to get married yesterday.
"They're getting here tomorrow." I smile, kissing his lips again.
"We have to tell Maggie. Tell Steve." Bruce removes the wand, and spins around, giving me the tiniest bit of privacy while he cleans and sanitizes the wand. Bucky helps me down, handing me my panties. "I have to tell Sam no missions for us for the next year."
"Bucky..."
"No. I'm not leaving you. I might miss something. Come on. I need to speak with Thor. Then we can talk to Maggie. Thanks, Bruce." Bucky almost begins to drag me along with him and then moves too gently.
"I'm not made of glass, babe."
His body stops in the hall, bringing me closer to him. His hand rubs around my lower stomach where Thor had placed his hand. "You're carrying precious cargo. We tell Maggie and Steve together, okay?" I give him a smile and nod.
He drops me off in the kitchen with the Guardians. Steve and Maggie have made their way in here. Maggie talks with Rocket. Asking him all kind of questions. The raccoon looks up at me shaking his head. Bet he wishes she just said dada still. Bucky walks over to Thor, shaking his hand, he whispers to him and they both walk off. I smile watching the pair. Some things can still be traditional.
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Bucky's POV:
Thor follows me into a meeting room, "Steve told me your last name is Barnes. I prefer that. So why are you bringing me in here Barnes? What's so important? Did Banner tell you what I already told you?"
"He did. That's not why I brought you in here. I wanted to give you the courtesy of talking to you before I officially asked Charlie." I stand tall, even though I'm not a small man, Thor is still a god and makes me feel small next to him.
"Okay...ask then. She's a special one you know?" He proudly smiles talking about Charlie. Even though he never played a father role to her, you can tell he adores her.
"I love her."
"I can tell. Thank you for loving her and taking care of her. I bet she could take care of you. She uses the lightning. She could make herself fly."
"That's not...I love her, and I want to marry her..."
"Well good luck. She'll make a fine wife." He slaps my arm and almost starts to walk away.
"No... I wanted to ask for your blessing to marry her."
"Huh?" One of his eyebrows cocks upward.
"Umm...do you approve of Charlie and myself getting married?" Thor's eyes look my body up and down. Narrowing on my metal arm.
"Yeah. You look like a good choice. When's the wedding? Or are you going to wait forever?" He chuckles.
"No. As soon as we can. I want to marry her. I've got to talk with Clint first."
"Barton? Why Barton?" Do they not have these traditions in Asgard?
"Because he helped raise her."
"When are you asking Barton?" His arms cross causing his biceps to bulge even more. This man could squish me like a bug.
"He'll be here tomorrow."
"Yes!" His hand comes to a fist that he raises excitedly. "Almost the whole group. It's been a long time. We should celebrate. The wedding. The baby. No drinks for her, but it will be fun. Well good luck Barnes. I wish you all the luck." Without another word Thor spins on his heels walking out the door. That was oddly frustrating.
I make my way back into the kitchen and dining area. Standing back and watching my girl, pregnant with our baby, glowing as she talks to a couple of the Guardians and Thor. Maggie spots me and runs over to me, "Bucky, come here and meet Rocket. He's a talking raccoon!" She pulls my hand over with her.
"Still got the arm." Rocket tells me menacingly. "You know if I didn't like the lady. I would take that arm." Maggie looks at him with wide eyes.
"You can't take his arm, Rocky. He needs it." She drags me to meet the rest of the Guardians. Proud that she's the one to introduce me, and I can't keep my eyes from moving over to Charlie. She has our baby growing in her. We're having a baby.
The moment I get close enough to Charlie, my hand snakes around her back, before resting on her stomach. I could leave my hand here forever. The day that I actually feel the small baby is going to be the ultimate joy. "How you feeling, James?" She kisses my lips.
"I haven't ever been happier. Thor is okay with his blessing. That was an odd conversation."
"He's innocent with earthly traditions. When are you wanting to tell people? Most wait until thirteen weeks." I look over to Steve and he's watching us intently. He feels so out of place here.
"Whatever you think, doll. Bruce and Thor know. Thor wants to celebrate."
"Oh no. No." As she says it Thor comes closer to her. His face is beaming with a large smile.
His hand lays flat on her stomach, pushing mine out of the way. "Can't believe we're here again Lady Charlie. I should call you Princess Charlie." Charlie's eyes look at him irritated at the name. "Well, you technically are Princess of Asgard. Goddess of Thunder." I watch her jaw tighten looking at him. His hand still softly presses on her stomach, and now Steve is really looking over here. "No need to get upset Princess. The baby does better in a less hostile environment."
I watch her fingers spark. "Okay, that's enough. Doll, come on." I go to move his hand on her stomach and he pushes her further away from me. "What are you doing?"
"I didn't get to spend time with her when she was pregnant with little Rogers. I would like to spend more time with this one before I have leave."
"Thor, enough!" Overwhelmed she hits him with a bit of lightning. Obviously, it has no effect on him, but it shocks him enough to remove his hand. She turns storming away.
"What did I do?" Thor innocently looks around the room.
Steve steps up to us. Maggie following closely behind. "Don't worry, her emotions are more all over the place when she's pregnant. Congratulations, Buck. How far along?" I look down at the little girl who almost looks like she's going to cry.
"I've got to go." I reach out a hand to Maggie and she takes it, but instead I pick the little girl up and tiny hands wrap around my neck. "Sorry, Mags. We didn't want you to find out like that."
"I knew. That's why I kissed her belly. Mommy is just upset." Her head pulls back looking at me. "I'm sorry. They took that away from you."
Tiny tears fall down her face. "Took what from me?"
"To tell people. Thor, he had some of that special drink." I nod my head knowing what she is talking about.
"Let's find your mom." She nods and we walk through the compound finding her in the training room. She sits on a bench, leaning back against the wall. Her hands rest softly on her stomach. When we enter, she looks over at us, and her tears fall quicker down her cheeks.
Maggie wiggles down and running to her mom. Her hand rests on Charlie's cheek and I watch Charlie's demeanor change. Calming down at the touch of her child, and most likely similar powers to her mom's. She whispers a thank you to the girl and kisses her forehead. Maggie tells her she loves her and runs off to climb around on the equipment.
I walk over to Charlie, squatting down to meet her eyes. Her eyes red and irritated from her tears. Her jaw still tight. "You okay, doll?" She gives me a weak smile, but doesn't answer. "Hey, if there's anything I can do, I will."
"I'm just...overwhelmed. There's just a lot going on." Her eyes never leave mine, and I can see them go glossy.
"You think things are happening too quick?" I dread the answer she tells me, but I see her actually smile.
"Not with you. Just...Steve being here. It's like he is always trying to compete with you, and there's no competition. Thor...it's just a lot. I thought we might have had time before a baby." She watches my face and I give her a dull smile. "I'm not sad about it. Things just happen so fast when you're pregnant. We talked about adding on to the house. We talked about a house near Sam and Sarah. There's just a lot going on. But know this, James. Everything concerning me and you, and our family, I'm perfectly content. No, I'm beyond happy. Okay?"
"Okay." I go to my knees, leaning up against her, kissing her the way I have wanted to when I saw our baby. I'm going to be a dad. She's carrying our baby and it's growing mere inches from me. "I love you, doll. You wanting to stay here? Or head back to the cottage?"
"Thor will want us to stay here." I roll my eyes. I watch her look up to watch Maggie with a smile.
"I want you to do what you want to do. Not do what you think others want."
"I have a room. There's bunk beds in there!" Maggie comes running over to us. Looks like we're staying here.
"Come on Maggie James. Keep papaw Thor away from your mom if he's acting crazy." She gives me a nod and giggles.
"Ehh...I don't like that. Can I just call him Thor?" She asks, reaching up for Charlie to hold her.
"You call him whatever you like, little pearl."