Taylor's POV
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My Jay, I think to myself watching him sleep. The flight knocked us both out and the second we reached cherry tree we ordered food and collapsed into bed.
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I pull him in closer to me and he breathes in deeply; circling his arms around me still asleep. The jet lag affecting me more this time with the pregnancy.
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"I love you" I whisper and he smiles.
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"Mmm" he says half asleep.
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"It's not morning" I tell him softly and he smiles.
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"Babies awake though" I tell him and he places his hands on bump.
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"Mmm having the time of his life" he smirks, kissing me.
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"Think he's going to be a night owl" I smirk back at him and he laughs.
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"Would you like anything darling" he whispers in my ear.
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"Just you" I whisper back and he chuckles.
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"Not cake, not a rack of lamb, glass of orange juice. Just me?" He smiles.
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"Just my Jay baby" I smile and he smirks irresistibly.
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"Lord" he says softly and I chuckle.
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"There was me thinking" he whispers in my ear.
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"That heavily pregnant meant no sex" he smirks clambering on top of me and smiling.
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"Mmm" I sigh and he obliges giving me what I want.
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"You're insatiable do you know that" he smiles.
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"You love it" I chuckle and he kisses me, over and over.
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"I like being woken up to pleasure you" he smirks and I chuckle.
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"And I love that" he says kissing my lips.
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"What" I chuckle.
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"You laughing" he says softly and I smile. If it wasn't so dark, my cheeks would be visibly red.
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With his hands either side of me and his lips intertwined with my own, we both hold onto each other. The darkness of our room surrounding us.
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"I love you" he whispers as we finish and it's perfection.
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"I love you" I say as he lays back down on the four poster bed beside me pulling me in close and stroking my hair until I fall back asleep.
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"Pink or blue which is it Taylor darling" Claire, Jay's mum is asking me down the phone. He rolls his eyes listening in. We have woken up pretty late, it's already midday. And due to my activities in the night we slept in.
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"It's blue mum. I'm pretty sure" he says whilst making his coffee and prepping the oranges for the juicer.
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I wrap my arms around his bare waist and he smiles.
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"Okay I'll go with a light blue theme, you want it at our place or yours" she asks and I smile.
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"Please don't worry yourself over it. And I appreciate you making all of this effort. I think here would be nice. We haven't had a proper party" I say into the speaker. Jay kissing my neck distracting me I chuckle.
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"It's no problem, my love" she says and I smile.
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"How is the Italian farmhouse" she asks excitement in her tone, talking to Claire is always easy. She treats me like the daughter she never had.
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"It's beautiful, truly stunning. I feel happy there" I say looking into Jays eyes.
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"We're thinking of staying there more permanently" Jay adds in stroking my face.
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"I thought so" she smiles down the phone and it's my turn to kiss his neck and distract him.
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"Okay, so next weekend" she concludes and I smile looking up at him.
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"Got it mum" he says and I chuckle.
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"Thanks Claire" I say and we say our goodbyes.
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Jay sips his black coffee and looks down at me, wrapped around him.
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"I'm sorry I'm taking up a lot of your personal space" I laugh and he chuckles.
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"No I love it" he whispers. Straightening out my shirt collar, I'm wearing his pink shirt today over the top of a strappy cami dress.
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"It will be nice to see Ross again" I say softly and he nods grabbing his shirt and pulling it over his head. It's olive green, and he's paired it with stone coloured shorts.
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"I think he may be close to being discharged which means everybody can attend the party" I tell him and he smiles down at me.
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"It will be quite over the top you do realise my mum will go to an extreme level" he laughs.
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"Well it's a big deal, her first grandchild and alongside us leaving" I say looking up to him.
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He smiles down at me and it reaches his eyes.
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"How'd I get to be so lucky" he whispers looking into my eyes.
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"Starting a life, with the woman of my dreams, in a stunning part of the world. And one on the way" he smirks looking down at bump.
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He bends down and kisses bump and I ruffle his hair briefly. We have an antenatal class tomorrow, I imagine Jay rocking up in his Armani shirt and sunglasses, looking like the trendiest daddy that ever did exist.
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The plan is to write up the birth plan, having considered our options after the class. I'm nervous, but Jay and his unwavering support is helping me day by day to feel as though I can deal with it.
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We've packed up the baby clothes that we have here at cherry tree. It's becoming our own little adventure, and I'm loving every single second of it.
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I follow him out to the car, carrying the lemon cake and wine that I managed to successfully smuggle back into the USA.
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"Remember when I used to put you on the back of my Harley Davidson" he chuckles opening the Audi's door.
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"Good luck with that at the moment" I laugh manoeuvring to get bump past the door.
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He chuckles loudly and moves around the car to climb in the drivers side, starting up he looks over at me.
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"Ahh you know what it's no Lamborghini" he laughs and I swat him.
He reverses the car and we head back out into the streets of California. The palms and the sunshine. The houses that all look entirely the same. Modern and American.
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"You know I never realised how America is so modern, like the houses are all the same" I say feeling silly.
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"It's not like the Italian countryside no" he smirks.
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Eventually after cruising on the highway, his hand on my thigh we pull into the hospital. He swoops in and finds parking easily.
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Opening my door we step out into the parking lot, he remains close by my side as we walk into the hospital towards the private suites.
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Once we reach the reception area, I catch a glimpse of bright red hair and taking a second glance I notice that Olivia has dressed herself up more for work than she used too. Still wearing her usual crocs, but her makeup is done and her hair is blow dried.
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Jay guides us into Ross' room and as I enter the scene before me is altogether different than from when I left a few weeks ago. Ross is up sitting in a chair, looking a lot more like himself. Dressed in his usual clothes and reading a paperback. Matty is lounging on the sofas with Rachel on the opposite one.
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Their eyes looking up as we enter and the door closes.
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"Well Taylor you look ready to pop" Rachel laughs and I smile going over to hug her. A tear in my eyes, as I realise, this is something that will be happening much more. Us saying goodbye for longer periods of time.
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"Hey no why are you crying" she asks holding onto my arms.
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"I just missed you that's all" I say, my eyes looking over to Matthew just briefly. He looks at me in the same way he always did, before looking away quickly and up at Jay.
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"Hey man" he says openly to Jay and they briefly smile at each other. I sigh, baffled by their friendship, how they fight and just make up as if nothing has happened.
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Matthew looks away and at the door and I rather awkwardly go over to Ross. Pulling up the chair next to him. Avoiding the sofa and sitting with Matthew. We haven't said hello, we haven't hugged but I can feel him watching me.
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"How things" I say taking a seat.
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"I can walk" he laughs.
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"How's things with you" he says his eyes looking at bump.
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"We actually had a 3D scan and realised we were further along than we had thought" I say laughing.
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"I'm almost full term" I comment and then smile.
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"That's amazing" he smiles down at me.
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"When are you getting out" I laugh.
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"Next couple days" he smiles placing the book down and I briefly look at the cover. Pride and prejudice again. I smirk and he catches my reaction rolling his eyes.
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"It's a classic" he defends himself.
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"A classic that you've read over and over" I jibe at him.
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"Yeah Mr Darcy has a way about him doesn't he" he laughs and I giggle.
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"So how was Italy" Rachel asks as Jay takes a seat on the other chair.
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"Wonderful" I tell her looking at Jay.
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"I bought you all some wine to try and a lemon cake that I baked using Italian lemons" I laugh. We've decided not to share our news just yet regarding the farmhouse.
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"So don't say that I wasn't thinking about you all" I laugh.
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"Why lemon cake" she laughs looking at me.
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"Italian lemons are a huge deal" Jay laughs.
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Theres an elephant in the room. Rachel is acting differently and Matthew is avoiding me. I look down into my lap and wait for Rachel to cave and blurt it all out like she normally does.
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However she remains quiet for once in her life. I stand and grab the lemon cake placing it on the small table and cutting it using a plastic knife. The door opens and red haired Olivia enters eyeing Matthew, with eyes that practically scream that's my man. I look down at the cake slices and distribute them onto napkins. Thankful for Jays forethought, telling me that there would be no plates at the hospital and packing some serviettes. He's the ultimate daddy isn't he?
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I cut an extra slice for Olivia and begin handing out the pieces first to Jay and Rachel. One for Ross. Matthew comes to grasp his and takes the other piece too. He meets my eyes and the heat behind them practically burns me, setting me alight. He hands Olivia a slice and then takes a seat down on the sofa again.
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"This cake is the explanation for the extra pounds I've put on" Jay says looking at me smiling.
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"I wish I had only put on a few pounds" I laugh.
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"So how's Christopher" I ask Rachel attempting to connect with her again.
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"We went to a party at Joshua Morelli's and now we're kind of seeing each other" she laughs.
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"Joshua Morelli" I laugh and she smiles.
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"He asked about you" she smirks.
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"He did?" I laugh not realising that I had made such an impression on him.
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"Oh yeah and Jay, Joshua said you're a very lucky guy" she laughs.
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"I am aren't I" he laughs smug, he stands approaching me.
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"Sit down mon amour" he whispers his hands rubbing my back, his lips briefly kissing my forehead.
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I walk over to the sofa with him and take a seat he sits next to me.
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"What about Nate" I ask Rachel and she laughs.
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"Well he's over it and so am I" she replies.
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"That's alright then" I say to her resting into Jay's chest.
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"I could sleep" I say and he smirks.
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"It's the jet lag and the baby" I say to Rachel as she looks at me rather shocked at the fact that it's only four o clock.
"Actually" I announce.
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"We're hosting a party next weekend, for the baby. At ours, we're not strictly defining it as a baby shower so everybody is welcome" I say venturing a look over at Ross who is back on the bed.
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"Jays mum is planning it and there will be alcohol" I say laughing, feeling as though I have to entertain Rachel all the time.
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Rachel nods excited and asks what presents to bring, I give her a few small ideas. I don't want her spending money. I tell her Christopher is more than welcome to come too. I try a small piece of my lemon cake finally, hoping it will give me some energy. Jay rubs my tummy looking at the flatscreen, the game is on, both him and Matthew are watching. Rachel and I chat and catch up. I gather her thoughts on Christopher, and she bombards me with baby names all of which Jay laughs at.
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Occasionally Matty glances my way, watching me before looking back at the flatscreen.
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"Rachel" I say and she nods.
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"Have a glass of wine on me" I say pointing at the bag. She claps her hands smiling over at me.
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"Honestly I can't be asked to get up but please help yourself" I say chuckling.
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"Anyone else wine?" She laughs ending up pouring one for Matty too.
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"You're driving remember" Olivia says and I jump slightly not realising that she was still here. It strikes me as odd that she knows how he got here but it's none of my business. Rachel rolls her eyes, clearly peeved with her.
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"I'll have just one" Jay says and I hug him, Matthew's eyes sweep over me.
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“That was great cake” he says smiling at me finally. I beam back at him.
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“Thank you” I say modestly and he smiles watching me lay back on the sofa.
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Rachel passes us the wine and I sigh at how I still cannot drink. Rubbing my tummy I look up at Jay and he smiles down kissing me tenderly.
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“This no wine thing is a major drawback” I laugh and he chuckles.
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“I can’t imagine going on holiday to Italy and not drinking wine” Rachel laughs, one leg crossed over the other as she sips her wine from a tumbler. It’s the only glasses the hospital room had.
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“Ross is doing well” Olivia begins standing up next to me. She looks between Jay and Matty as she speaks.
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“Discharge could be as early as tomorrow evening. I’ll get everything set up for him” she comments and I notice a difference in her posture. She now comes across directly; like she’s talking at you and not just hoping you’ll listen.
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"See you at the car" Olivia says, and following her eyeline I see her staring at Matty. The realisation dawns on me that this was the elephant in the room and I hide my shock.
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Rachel scoffs and Jay laughs under his breath. I smirk looking down at my lap. Matthew and Olivia, are an item? I wonder briefly looking up at him, his eyes watching mine closely as she leaves the room.
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