A Second Chance

23. Epilogue

5 Years Later

"I don't care!" I pointed out to Ryan as we held me tightly.

"No." He stated firmly.

"I want to!" I cried out to him in frustration.

Ryan picked me up, making me squeal as he carried me to a chair and placing me down.

"You are six months pregnant!" He told me. "I'll do it."

"Men, huh?"

I turned to my left, seeing Stella grin widely before I started glaring at Ryan again and crossing my arms.

"Hmph! He won't let me stay on my feet too long. He did this last time too!" I cried out. "I just want to help."

"There's no point arguing with me. I'll tie you to that chair if you get up in the next ten minutes!" Ryan called out as he went to the BBQ, continuing the cooking.

I sat back, knowing there was nothing I could do.

Stella took my hand and squeezed it. "I'm so glad you decided to continue doing this with us, Harper." She said softly, making me smile.

I looked out in front of me, seeing Willow, now eleven, playing with her little brother, Jett.

"Me too, Stella." I sighed out.

I continued coming here around Easter, with Stella and our families. Ashton, Stella's husband was a bit funny towards Ryan, but after a few meetings, they got talking. They weren't the best of friends but they weren't enemies.

We were in day three of our trip and Ryan makes sure I do nothing but relax.

"Have you thought of any names yet?" Stella asked me as I watched Willow and Jett.

"No. Not really."

Ryan sat next to me. "We havent really discussed it." He said before bellowing, "lunch is ready."

In came the stampede, Stella's three and my two kids came towards the kitchen.

"I'll go help Jett." I mumbled.

"Yeah, sure." Ryan agreed, a smirk on his face which surprised me. Usually he would tell me not to fuss about it, he will do it.

But then I found out why.

I was having a hard time getting up. "Urgh! This huge stomach!" I growled, trying to push myself up.

Ryan chuckled, helping Jett before returning to me.

"Help me up, please Ry." I cried out as I reached up to him.

Ryan took my arms and pulled me up. "What are you doing?"

"I'm going for a swim." I told him, waddling to the water.

Ryan followed me until I was shoulder deep in the water. I felt his hands around me as he pulled me closer.

"You look so hot, in that bikini and glowing with pregnancy." He muttered kissing me.