Sanctuary - Side 2

It was evening when I saw that Abby was attempting to FaceTime me.

“Hey Miranda. Not that I’m happy to see you or anything, but where’s Abby?”

This is when she came rushing in and popped up behind her.

“Hi Alex.”

“Hi Abby. I thought you were working today.”

“It’s nice to see you, too.” she said jokingly.

I laughed.

“We decided to play hooky.”

“Whose idea was that?”

“Mine.” she said, raising her hand.

“Ooh...someone’s a bad influence.”

She laughed. She moved, so Abby was sitting beside her.

“I said I didn’t want to go to work then she convinced me to call in sick.”

“Why? Oh wait, you don’t need to tell me. I heard the great news. Congratulations.”

“Thanks Alex. That means a lot coming from you.”

She pulled her in close this time.

“How’s it feel? You’re gonna be an uncle.” Abby asked.

“Awesome. I’m sure you’ll let Abby and I babysit from time to time. Right?”

“Yeah. There wouldn’t be two people Jack and I would rather babysit our kid. You guys will also get practice for when you two become parents.”

“That kid’s gonna be so freaking cute.” she gushed.

“Not as cute as ours.” I said, winking.

“Is there something you guys aren’t telling me?” Miranda asked.

“No. Don't pay attention to him. We’re still talking having kids after we’re married.”

"Hey!" I said offended.

"I love you." she said innocently.

"I love you, too."

I laughed and nodded.

"I think I'm gonna let you two talk. Let me know when you're done. Ok?"

"Ok."

"Bye Alex."

"Bye Miranda."

Once she left, Abby urned back to me.

"Mr. Gaskarth."

"Ms. Shaw. So, is there anything else going on?"

"That's about it. It started on Thursday. I had been off the phone for five minutes after talking to you when I heard someone pounding on the door. It was Miranda and she ran into my arms and was bawling. You know, I don't wanna go through that again; it was heartbreaking."

"What'd she say?"

"I asked her what was wrong and she said that 'he's gonna leave me.' I was in full panic mode at this point..."

When she finished telling me about that conversation, I shook my head.

"You and I have always known he's not that kind of guy to just up and leave like that because his girlfriend is pregnant."

"We'd be talking some sense into him if he even tried."

I nodded.

"Anyway, so what are you and Miranda up to today?"

"Junk food and movies."

"That sounds so good right now."

"We'll have one of those days after you guys get back home."

"Awesome."

We talked for a couple more minutes since I decided on heading to dinner.

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