Andra Rothschild

It's not so much amazing that she got the same room, more the fact that she could pay for the same room. It was familiar. It was where it took place. It was with almost horror that she woke up today and looked down. Horror. Well maybe a good horror. Or an 'oh my god' horror. Or maybe horror isn't the right word. Surprise sounds better. Yes, surprised. At any rate, what she saw made her scream. Belly. She was just beginning to show. Fourteen weeks along. She was keeping track.

It sucked that her jeans didn't fit anymore, and the way she was built allowed the elongation of her uterus to show. That was so technical. The pages she read. The books she read on the subject.

"The baby's three and a half inches long and one and one half ounce." Over and over, her little mantra from the cab that pulled up moments ago before Ryan's place, to Ryan's front door.

Looking at her no one might think anything is wrong. She looked fine, and dressed the way she was, no one could see the tiny baby-bump she had. But it didn't mean that she wasn't nervous about telling the father of her baby that he is, in fact, a father, without having first called, or even warned him that she was in town. That was a run-on-thought.

She paused at the door, mumbling to herself. "Ryan. Surprise. You're going to be a daddy!" All under her breath, with genuine facial expressions. Her expression changed to one of seriousness. "Ryan, we have to talk. I'm pregnant." She shook her head with a look of annoyance at herself, before she knocked on his door.

Ryan Thackery

*who would of thought me getting company today, I had just been relaxing and watching a little T.V. since I had the day off of work. But anyway when the knock on the door comes my head turns towards it and I look curiously* Now who could that be... *It's an out loud thought before I get up and head for the door*

*What really surprises me though is when I look out the peep hole and see who it is. The door is quickly opened and I'm wrapping her up in a big ole hug* Hey hun *I'm smiling at this point fully, I had missed her terribly the phone calls helped. But still it wasn't like having her here...*

I didn't know you were coming into town... When did you get here? Come in! *I'm rambling a little now and I'm letting go of the hug for now so that she can come inside. I haven't noticed anything different about her just yet*

Andra Rothschild

It's good he hasn't noticed. Good. Andra's jittery and Andra doesn't get like that unless there's chocolate in front of her and she can't have it. She wrapped him up in her arms and she held onto him tightly. She didn't let go when she came in. In the hug there was a small undertone of shaking. Maybe it saying she missed him. and she did. Terribly. But that wasn't it at all.

What really sucked was, she'd have to give up chocolate due to high caffeine.

That would be another matter. Right now she had him, and she needed him. And nothing made it past her lips except a sob. Tears wet her cheeks and his shirt.

Ryan Thackery

 *And I will continue to hug her even as the door is nudged closed with my foot. I'm looking at her now taking in the sight of her. But she's crying.... Why?* Is something wrong hun? *I'm looking at her concerned now. I had finally detected the shaking... But for now I will hold her and wait to see if there is something she need to talk about...*

Andra Rothschild

For a moment she couldn't say a thing. Then the next moment was filled with fear. The next moment was filled with lifting her head, and the next....kissing him. She kissed him long and hard. She kissed him to make his words go away. She kissed him to make this easier. Finally she pulled back and she spoke.

"I just..I got into town yesterday. I missed you too much."

The statement was not far from the truth, okay so it was the truth, just not...the whole truth.

Ryan Thackery

*Hrm well the kiss I like, I like it a lot. Heck it even makes me forget my questions for a little bit but when she pulls back I just look down at her with a small smile for a moment before my words come back....*

Is that the only reason you came here? *I only asked because it almost seemed like she was scared about something for a second there... I'm actually starting to get a little worried because of that but I am hiding it behind how glad I am that she is back in town period*

Andra Rothschild

"We need to talk."

Ooo. That sounded bad even from where she stood and she sniffled, before her eyes went wide, and she held up her hands.

"No! It's not bad. Don't think it's bad. Starting with that is bad. Bad. This is good. Kind of. I mean it is good."

She paused and she held out her hand to him. She was flustered now on top of it, and sighed.

"We need to talk. Can we sit down?"

Ryan Thackery

 *And I will be just looking at her the whole time, even when she says we need to talk the first... Thought I kind of cringe a little at that point and then gulp right before she says its not bad, it's actually goods. Now I'm confused and looking at her hand taking it*

Umm yeah of course we can.... *And whether I lead to the couch or she does that's where we are heading... In my semi messy apartment... after all I hadn't expected to see her today* What is it we need to talk about? *Now I'm looking at her with curiosity and a little bit of caution in my face*

Andra Rothschild

 "The last time I was here we spent a wonderful..night together. I mean, it was..the most wonderful I've ever had."

Her expression softens, she smiles one of those smiles that could make you fall in love all over. Soft. Full of warmth. It's the memory she loves. And the one she shares it with.

When he sat, she didn't. She took off the light jacket she wore, which left her in jeans, albeit her "fat" jeans, but they were all that fit. She lifted the clinging top she wore just a bit. And he'd be able to see it. The baby bump. It was small, barely there. But she was starting to show. It made it so much more real for her.

"And that night....well. Made this."

Ryan Thackery

*I'm smiling right back at the memory of that night. It was the most wonderful night ever in my short history anyway. And I'm glad the person I shared it with thought so also. And was back here now.... When she starts taking off her jacket and then lifting up her shirt I'm eyeing her closely... Then I see what she is talking about... It's small but I can see it.... and I wont be sitting anymore. Now I'm standing up right next to her my hand moving to her belly*

Does that mean what I think it does? *MY head is tilted at her as my hand rubs over the small baby bump. A kind of puzzled look on my face. This isn't something I was exactly expecting or anything. But the first thought into my head is I'm a dad.... I'm actually a dad! or I will be anyway... I will give her enough time to confirm my suspicion before smiling widely*

Your right this is good news! *And I cant help but kiss her and wrap my arms around her in a tight hug*

Andra Rothschild

 This upheaves both of their lives. Both of them. This means so much. For something so small it has the ability to change so much. His hug and his smile were good signs. Ones that bring more tears to her cheeks, but at least these are accompanied with a smile.

"Yeah?"

Relishing this moment. This happiness. She's sure she could have done this on her own, and she could have given this child everything, but he's able to give it one thing she can't. He gives the baby a daddy.

"You're happy?" She asked with her face buried into his neck. "Happy about this?"

Ryan Thackery

 Of course I am happy! *I have a smile from ear to ear on my face at this point. and I will actually end up lifting her off her feet with the hug* It's the best thing ever *I'm still smiling as I look at her in her eyes she should be able to tell just how happy I am abut it all.... at least initially*

*Then a small look of worry decides to creep it's self in and I have started thinking about the dead end job. The kid on the way... How would I be able to take care of him? How could I ever make enough to take care of Andra and my child.... But I'm going to stay quiet about these worries for now. This is a happy time not one for worries* How long? *Well I'm curious and it gives me a way to avoid that worried look for now anyway*

Andra Rothschild

 "Fourteen weeks, I'm fourteen weeks along. It'll be born November twentieth, about then." It felt like an eternity ahead, but how time flew already. "I knew..April first...I just didn't know how to tell you. To tell you that I'm pregnant. To tell you that I can't move here, not with the club."

Yes, Ryan, I've come to tell you that this is a huge burden you'll have to bear, she thought irrationally. With another heave of a sigh she shook her head.

"You wouldn't have to worry. The club pulls in..a lot of money." How does a person say something like this. How can you put into words that 'you're going to be a father, but you don't have to be', even if he does seem happy about it.

Ryan Thackery

 *I think she already said it.... and I'm just looking at her curiously...* But I'm suppose to be the one to provide for you.... *It's not that I don't think a woman shouldn't have a job or anything. But I was always told to take responsibility for anything I do in life. And that meant making sure her and my kid were ok*

I understand.... you not being able to move here.... *I'm looking at her still curiously, Trying to make up my mind about something.... I'm quite for a long time thinking about what I really have here besides my mom and dad... And the fact that I have to responsibility for her being pregnant.... I look up for a few minutes and then back down at her a small smile slowly forming on my face, I have made a decision that really does my change my life along with this news...*

*I slowly lean close to her ear and whisper quietly to her* then I will move there with you *And now I'm looking at her curiously waiting to see what her reaction will be...*

Andra Rothschild

 She looks up. The look on her face is one that says she doesn't believe her ears, at first. She fumbled with her pocket and she pulled out a piece of chocolate, she managed to cram it into her mouth so she could just stare at him a moment in silence.

"I ah." A smudge of chocolate smeared her lower lip, yet she smiled quite brightly.

"I have..a really big place."

Ryan Thackery

 you... you do? *I'm looking at her curiously still. I didn't really think she was rich and all.... But the big room... it all kind of made sense now...* well then we have two choices I can stay with you or get a place *I nod slightly to her and then hug her again. Kissing her softly and licking the chocolate off her lower lip*

Andra Rothschild

 Licking the melted chocolate off of her lip makes her melt a little inside. Her smile grows, it softens and she lets out a tiny sigh.

"I wouldn't dream of letting you stay anywhere else." She glanced around, then back to him. "I um, I didn't tell you that...I have a lot of money. Did I?" Her eyes went back to him, melty warm dark chocolate gaze holding a bit of mischief.

Ryan Thackery

Nope didn't tell me at all *I'm looking at her now a little curiously at that gaze. I haven't exactly learned all her looks or anything yet...* What do have on your mind? *I'm playing with her a little and wanting just a little bit of info if she is willing to give it.*

*But either way she is getting another kiss. Just because I want to kiss her! And I really am happy. Her saying she wouldn't have me stay anywhere else? That's a good thing. Because I want to stay with her. I just wont tell her that right this moment*

Andra Rothschild

"I was just thinking." It's amazing what relief does for a girl. Stress melted off of her like butter off of a hot knife. "Thinking about how adorable you are. About...how much I love you."

She leaned up to kiss him, then paused, her eyes widened for a moment and her cheeks flushed.

"You know...cats..have litters..." Oh my god! I'm going to have a litter. Ten babies. Oh god. She thought to herself, and those thoughts were as clear as day on her face.

Ryan Thackery

 oh my..... *I'm blinking a little at her when she says that... But that does mean she would really have a litter?* well it's possible you wont have a real litter.... your a human also by the way.... *Well it was the first thing that came to my mind after the initial shock of course*

Your just beautiful Andra dear *I smile at her and finish the started kiss from her hoping to give her some more of that stress relief she most likely need at this point...*

Ryan Thackery

*Well it has been a good time since Andra has come back to Denver, I have really enjoyed being with her and the fact she was staying with me made it that much easier to be able to spend time with her. But I had made a promise to her, I would move to San Francisco and be with her. I would keep that promise and right now I was out collecting my final pay check from my dead end job and picking up some food for the both of us. Nothing to fancy but something to eat before packing and all that jazz. Now I'm on my way back to my small apartment with the food in hand and opening the door after not too long*

I'm back hun! *I wasn't even sure if she was up yet or if she was sleeping.. But I guess I would find out soon, after all when I had left she had been asleep*

Andra Rothschild

Nope. She's not sleeping, in fact, the apartment is spotless. She cleaned. Not only had she cleaned but she was sitting on the couch in the living room making up boxes she was able to get today while he was gone. She was thinking ahead at least.

While she'd been here, she had also gone shopping, she just had to get maternity clothes, early maternity, but maternity none the less. She was showing a little more. It was easier to see now, the baby bump. She smiled when she heard him come in.

"Hey. I cleaned. I hope..you don't mind."

Cleaner apartments are easier to pack anyway.

Ryan Thackery

*And now I'm shocked, I had expected her to still be sleeping... But guess I was gone longer then I had thought...* Yeah I noticed you cleaned... I don't mind at all *I would wander over to where she is sitting on the couch putting the food in front of her. Like I said it was simple... Burgers and fries really, I hope she doesn't mind....*

You are further ahead then I am in planning hun.... *I would kiss her softly on the cheek from behind her and then smile at her before moving around the couch to help her with making the boxes and getting ready to pack and all* How are my babies doing? *I grin a little at her and then rub her stomach softly*

Andra Rothschild

A soft bit of laughter came from her at the touch to her stomach. It was larger than she expected it to be, larger than the books said she'd be. It wasn't that she minded, she was still in the mindset that she was having a litter. She turned her head to kiss his cheek in return, and nuzzle her nose to his cheek for a moment.

"Books say this is nesting. Nesting where our nest won't be." She chuckled again, but the smell of food made her nearly drool. Morning sickness was gone now, and she couldn't be happier about that.

"I'm starving....we're starving...babies want food."

Ryan Thackery

Then here eat up *I grin at her and then would plant a soft kiss on her lips this time handing her the bag of food. I would let her eat as much as she needed too. I'm not really that hungry....* I will work on the boxes *I smile at her and then would start to put together boxes*

Nesting huh? Well no more of that until were at the right nest *I wink at her playfully and then would go back to work. Allowing her to eat and take care of the child(ren) inside of her and herself of course*

Andra Rothschild

Granted there was no chocolate in the bag, but Andra chowed down. The first part of the pregnancy is usually hell on the mother-to-be, nausea, sleeplessness, and fatigue. Way to double whammy, make a mom-to-be more tired, yet unable to sleep. Figures, right?

"You'll hate San Francisco. Hate it." Yep, that's a lie, but so what? It's in their nature to wing around the truth. "I'll show you around everywhere, it'll be fun. Show you my club, the Fox Trick." She grinned lightly at that before biting into one of the burgers, filling her mouth until she looked more like a chipmunk than a cat.

Ryan Thackery

 I'm sure I will despise it like no tomorrow *I grin a little at her and then cant help but snicker when she starts looking like a chipmunk instead of a cat pooka* You know you look good as a chipmunk too *I wink at her and then look at how many boxes she has made up and how many there is still to be made...* I think you got too many boxes.... I don't have that much stuff.... *I would be able to maybe fill 6 boxes tops... and that would be packing light... After all I haven't been out on my own for too long....*

But I guess it's better to be over prepared instead of under.... *I'm still worrying about how I will be able to afford the trip to San Fran and the cost of movers and the like... I don't have a lot of money and I'm not about to ask Andra to pay for it. Nope not happening.... I think I can cover it... if I find cheap enough movers....* So is it good? *I look over at her smiling and then would rub my hand over her belly again. I was getting more and more used to the fact I was going to be a father. I was getting even more use to the fact that Andra would be my wife....* I bet being a father will be just horrible! *It's a total lire and she had better know that. I was looking forward to being a father and being a husband*

Andra Rothschild

She laughed softly as she managed to chew and swallow the mammoth bite. It looked almost cartoon, that big of a bite in that small of a woman. She shook her head then, and sighed. "Well, I was hoping I could take you out and buy you some more clothes.."

Andra wasn't going to tip-toe around the fact that she was rich, nor was she going to let him struggle. The thought of being his sugar momma was kind of fun to her.

"I got movers too, you don't have to worry about anything."

She gobbled down a few fries, she was unsure how he'd take that, she knew he was worrying about how he was going to support her, when he didn't have to. Ryan didn't have to worry about anything anymore.

Ryan Thackery

*And now I cant help but just look at her in shock. She had gotten me movers already!? And she wanted to buy me more clothes.... Oh no no, I cant accept this... it's too much...* thank you hun... But I... I cant... *It's muttered barely and then I would be reaching for my wallet and taking out all the cash I had in it, The money being set on her lap away from her food* I cant ask you to spend that much money on me....

*It's said quietly and a little hesitantly, I had to pay her back somehow for the stuff she has done... I cant just take her money.... it doesn't feel right....* Please just take the money... I have to pay for the movers.... *I had already expected her to say no and push the money back at me. I know she is rich, she hasn't hidden that fact. But I still cant help it feeling wrong to take her money like that... Guess my mom and dad raised me to believe I needed to take care of her, Not the other way around...*

Andra Rothschild

 "No."

She pushed the money off her lap, and onto the table near the food. She shook her head.

"You know, we're a family now, you and me, and whatever little rascals we got in here. Families do things for each other. What's mine is yours and visa-versa. I let you pay for food, you let me pay for movers. Let me buy you gifts. You're my man, I want to dote on you."

She looked down quietly and she shook her head a bit. Her parents didn't instill on her that money buys happiness or that she should throw it at people, but she believed that what she earned should be hers to decide what should happen with it.

"You're my family, my fox, my baby, I'm going to take care of you just as much as you're going to take care of me. None of this macho shovanist man take care of the lady thing. It's the modern world, we all take care of each other. I love you. So let me take care of you too, Ryan."

Ryan Thackery

 But it doesn't feel right.... *It's all I can say as I sit there next to her, my ears now laying flat to my head as I look down at the floor* I'm suppose to pay for stuff... not you...

*I sigh a little and then pick the money up placing it in her lap again* This food doesn't compare to the cost of movers.... *I know what she is saying is right, I know I need to get with it and let her "dote" on me. But I think it's just going to take time....* Please... take the money for me.... just give me time.... *I'm going quiet at this point looking over at her now, waiting to see what her reaction is. what she will say*

Andra Rothschild

 "I'm just as stubborn as you. And I'm cranky now that I'm pregnant. Aren't you supposed to do what a pregnant woman wants. They're supposed to get their way, all the time. I'm not going to take it."

Finally she lifted up the money and she reached over and she stuffed it, as best she could, into his back pocket.

Pregnant women and their emotions, her's were right up there at the surface, it could be seen in the way her eyes were already welling with tears.

"I'm paying for stuff too. I'm not some little helpless lady that needs to be taken care of or she'll faint away to nothing and just die."

Woo, pregnant women and their roller coaster ride of emotions.

Ryan Thackery

I guess I am going to have to do what the pregnant woman wants... *I would sigh a little and pretend this was over. But no it's not over yet.... like she said she can be as stubborn as me, which means I can be as stubborn as her also...*

You know I never said you were some little helpless lady... After all if I thought that I wouldn't be staying with you *I look over at her and grin a little trying to lighten the mood and her emotions... I would have to get use to this new emotions roller coaster....* I'm sorry if it came off that way hun. *I would then lean over to kiss her softly on the cheek.* You finish eating... I will start packing ok? *I would wait for her to say ok at least, know that this was out of sight and out of mind for now... and when I get the ok I will go to start packing...*

Andra Rothschild

 "Okay." She said it before a little sniffle, and she turned her head to catch that cheek on her lips. "It's just that I love you so much and I want you to have everything you need and want ever."

She let a little smile come to her lips before her hunger drew her attention again and she took another bite. "You really are the sweetest man I know."

Ryan Thackery

 I have everything I want or need already *I would grin at her and then kiss her one more time before getting up off the couch and letting her eat*

I am not! I'm horrible! *I'm just playing with her now. She should know that by the tone in my voice. And when her attention is drawn onto the food? That money is back out of my pocket, and making sure she isn't looking while I do it I'm shoving it in her purse... Hey I have my stubborn moments too...*

So when are we scheduled to leave? *I'm assuming her mouth might be full. But it was a question to keep her occupied after finishing that bite. Me? I'm away from the purse and packing up the clothes first... There isn't too many of them, Maybe a box worth. when I finish with those I would close the box up and start working on another one*

Andra Rothschild

"Mmn. A couple days."

She didn't notice. Oblivious. She was happy eating, but she would stop at a burger and a half. She let her hand rest on her tummy most of the time, odd that she liked to do that.

"You know, babies in the womb can hear us? I hope they like music, the Fox Trick is always jumpin'."

She chuckled lightly before she started in on the fries, every bit in its own eating time. She didn't like to mix foods a lot.

"Did you bring any chocolate?"

Ryan Thackery

oh no.... I forgot the chocolate..... *It was said more to myself then anything but she would be able to hear me... I actually -did- forget the chocolate.... how could I....*

Sorry babe.... *And I don't keep a supply of chocolate in the house... I hadn't expected her to be here, Plus by now I'm sure she has eaten what little chocolate I might of had around....* Should I go get you some? *I'm looking into the front room now the box I was working on half packed... God this packing stuff was going to be easy. Not much would be in boxes, then there is just a T.V. since the Bed and Couch actually belonged to the apartment....* I will if you want me too...

Andra Rothschild

"Please? I already emptied the Hershey kisses out of my purse." And she had found what little chocolate he had. She was addicted, but she frowned some...then added. "Well..maybe you shouldn't. Oh it's going to be hell for you, Ryan."

She almost whimpered to herself.

"Chocolate has caffeine. Caffeine is bad for babies when they're developing. I shouldn't have chocolate. You could get me some white chocolate..it doesn't have any cocoa powder in it...it doesn't taste as good, but it doesn't have caffeine in it either.

Ryan Thackery

 Then you are sticking too white chocolate *I nod firmly as I walk out of the room I was in and set the box down leaning over the top of her and kissing her quickly while my heads upside down, One of my hands softly rubbing her belly* I will be back shortly. There is a store not to far from here *I smile and then would place one more kiss on the top of her head before heading out the house and off to the store*

*She would have about 10-15 minutes to do whatever she wanted to do until I would arrive back at the house with some white chocolate Hershey white chocolate candy bars. I made sure to get enough of a supply to last the next couple days, there was the last of my money... Oh well! I would find work again and make more* Hope these next several months aren't hell... *it's said to myself as I walked home of course. I tend to believe that statement of hers though... I know she is addicted to chocolate and all... I just hope the white stuff is a good enough substitute*

*After the 15 or so minutes have passed I would be arriving back at the small apartment and walking in, Looking around to see just what Andra was doing. When I find her I just grin a little to her and keep the bag of chocolate hidden behind my back* You know I forgot the chocolate again.....

Andra Rothschild

She had been in the kitchen next, packing what dishes she found. She was humming softly to herself, every once in a while singing a soft tune down toward her belly-button. She smiled when she heard him come in, and she leaned turned.

Leaning up to kiss him, yet she inspected him, there were no bags, and when he said that her eyes went wide.

"But that's what you went out for! Your whole purpose for going out the door was chocolate!"

Teeth pressed into her bottom lip in a nervous sort of way.

"I bet if I run there as a cat and run back..I won't take too long...I bet.."

Ryan Thackery

*When she kisses me? I would return the kiss and then just grin at her when she starts to worry about the chocolate, I don't know if she is joking about that or actually thought I didn't remember the chocolate*

I'm just teasing babe, and you aren't running anywhere as a cat while my Baby is in that womb *I wink at her and then would kiss her again offering her the bag of chocolate finally. I see she is working on what little is in the kitchen... Well that wont take too long and there isn't anything heavy in here. Bachelor living got to love it....* Now don't go under working yourself.... you hear! *I grin at her again and then would help her what ever was left of the kitchen...*

Andra Rothschild

She grabbed up the chocolate, and she pulled out a few of the kisses, unwrapping them. "Ooo, you little devil..teasing a pregnant woman desperate for her chocolate."

She chuckled mildly, it wasn't her rich creamy milk chocolate, but it would do for now. She watched him for a moment before coming up behind him and hugging him tightly, laying her head against his back.

"mmm..my hero...saves me from my chocolateless heck."

Top