June 1 2023

A week has passed, and so far, things have gotten better, Carriette and Anne finally reconciled and decided to bury the problem they had, Carrie also reconciled with Jonathan and finally decided to accept him for the sake of her mother's happiness. She felt like she could trust him for now.

Jonathan has also decided to have Anne and Carriette stay over at his house for a few weeks, Carriette already loved staying in a bigger house and Anne was happy to see her daughter slowly get along with Jonathan.

It was a weekend as Carriette was seen in the living room, listening to music while chatting on her phone. Jonathan finished taking a shower as he fixed his wet hair and made it to his bedroom. However, he noticed his shirt was missing as Jonathan raised an eyebrow and was confused. He thought he must have not taken it out of the closet until someone opened the bedroom door, and his question was answered.

Anne: Hey, are you done now?

She smirked and closed the door as Jonathan looked at her until he realised she was wearing his shirt as Jonathan stared at her.

Jonathan: Are you wearing my shirt?

Anne: *Shrugs and smiles* It's comfy.

Anne began staring at his bulky chest as she continued smirking, She realisedn't seen him like this for a while as Jonathan gestured her.

Jonathan: Give my shirt back, sweetheart.

He tried to grab her hand, but she immediately stepped back as Anne laughed.

Anne: No, It's mine now.

Jonathan: Anne, If you don't give it to me, I'll pull it off myself~

He spoke with dominance as Anne backed off to the table as she smiled and teased him again.

Anne: Make me.

Jonathan had a smirk on his face and took a few steps closer to her before he pulled her close, Anne smiled and felt their bodies pressed on each other as he began caressing her back.

Jonathan: Now, are you going to give it back, Annie?

Anne: *Smiles* No, I love the shirt. I'm keeping it.

Jonathan sighed and pulled her closer and held a grip on her waist.

Jonathan: Fine, I'll wear something else.

Anne: You don't need too~

She tried to untuck his towel, but Jonathan grabbed her hand and smiled at her.

Jonathan: You're being naughty again?~ You need to remember that you're pregnant.

Anne: I can't stand it anymore, I need you~

He chuckled and grabbed her chin as Anne was smiling at him as Jonathan suddenly felt the urge to bend her over to the table, but he tried to keep his composure.

Jonathan: Don't worry, You can have me anytime now.

He slowly moved his hand and squeezed her hip as his desire started to heat up as Anne was looking at him while smiling, until he leaned close to her neck and began leaving soft kisses.

The kisses became more passionate and rough, leaving a trail of hickeys. He began biting her neck as Anne let out a gasp and began holding his hand tightly, enjoying the moment they were having.

He slowly moved to her collarbone as Jonathan pushed Anne against the wall as he pulled away and smirked at her.

Jonathan: You're so soft and tasty, I love how your body responds~

Anne looked at him before she kissed him as Jonathan grabbed her wrist and shared a passionate kiss, His desire grew even stronger as Crawford broke the kiss and gently pushed Anne against the table, She was shocked and wasn't expecting that.

Anne: What are you-

Jonathan: Stay right there.

He spoke coldly and began caressing her back as Anne chuckled.

Anne: I thought you said you weren't gonna do it.

Jonathan: It's your fault for causing this~

He smirked and felt the rush of excitement as Jonathan gently pushed her head down until this was interrupted when they heard Carriette saying something from downstairs.

Carriette: Mom! Where are you?

Anne was gonna move and say something, but Jonathan covered her mouth and spoke loudly.

Jonathan: She's a little busy at the moment.

Carriette: Uhh, alright then!

They could hear the confusion on her voice as Jonathan looked at Anne and smirked at her before he slowly pulled her shirt up as his eyes lit up.

Jonathan: Ahh, you're not wearing anything underneath? Makes it better.

Anne smiled as Jonathan slowly untucked his towel as it dropped on the ground, and then things got steamy between them.

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Later on, Jonathan, Anne, and Carriette were in the living room as Jonathan and Anne were smiling at each other after their steamy time in the bedroom earlier, Carriette noticed both of them as she raised an eyebrow.

Carriette: What's so funny?

Anne: Nothing. . .

She smiled at Carriette as Jonathan continued staring at Anne before he looked at Carrie.

Jonathan: Your mother stole my shirt, That's why.

Carriette: *Chuckles* I noticed that.

Anne: All my clothes are getting uncomfortable.

Jonathan: Don't worry darling, We are gonna do a lot of shopping for you and our child.

He began holding Anne's hand as Winters had a huge smile on her face and held his hand tightly, Carriette noticed this sight and could see they were really in love. It made her heart melt as she had a small smile on her face.

Carriette: Cute.

Anne blushed and smiled as Jonathan chuckled and pulled Anne close for a hug, Carriette continued watching them as she wanted to join and hug them as well, But there was something that was stopping her.

Jonathan looked at Carriette, noticing the look on her face as he smiled.

Jonathan: Come here.

Carriette just stared at him and hesitated for a moment before she got up and sat next to him before Jonathan pulled her close for a hug, which shocked Carriette.

She wasn't sure how to react, but she hugged him back as Anne had a smile on her face.

Jonathan: We didn't forget about you, Don't worry.

Carriette couldn't help but laugh a little as they broke the hug and looked at each other.

Carriette: I know that. Thanks, uhh. . . Dad?

She felt awkward and wasn't sure what to call him, Jonathan looked shocked when she said that as Anne was staring at both of them.

Jonathan: Uhh. . . If you like to go for that, Then it's okay.

Carriette: *Smiles* Alright.

Anne held his hand as Jonathan looked at Anne and smiled at her, Carriette got up to do something as Jonathan took a deep breath and spoke to her.

Jonathan: Is she okay with me?

Anne: *Smiles* Seems like it.

Jonathan: She's still quite distant, though, I think this was the few times she ever spoke to me.

Anne: Don't worry, Jonathan. She will get comfortable with you very soon. Carriette is not used to this yet.

Jonathan nodded in agreement as he smiled at her.

Jonathan: I hope so as well. She's a sweet girl.

Anne couldn't help but smile as she nodded, Jonathan continued holding her hand and kissed her cheek.

Jonathan: And you're beautiful.

Anne: Awww, thank you.

She kissed his cheek as Jonathan chuckled, Winters began thinking about something until she smiled again.

Anne: Hey, Wanna hear a poem?

Jonathan: Sure, I like poems.

Anne: Alright. . . I just wanna be around you, next to you, on top of you, underneath you, on my hands and knees, in front of you.

The first two words made him smile, but the rest shocked him as Jonathan stared at her with his eyes widening as Anne began laughing as his shock expression turned into a smile.

Jonathan: *Chuckles* I was about to say it sounded adorable until I heard the rest of the poem.

Anne: *Laughs* Sorry! I had to.

Both of them shared a laugh together until Jonathan cleared his throat and said something.

Jonathan: I have one. I want to be the first you touch in the morning and the last thing you touch at night.

Anne's eyes widened before she began laughing until Carriette said something from afar.

Carriette: Ewww! I can hear everything!

Anne and Jonathan were silent for a few seconds before they both started laughing again.

Jonathan: Your mother had the wildest poem, That's probably what she wants right now-

Anne: Enough!!!

Anne pushed him to the couch as Jonathan had a huge smile on his face on his face while looking at her.

Jonathan: I'm just kidding, love.

Carriette: You two are something-

She walked in when she saw Anne on top of Jonathan as Carriette's eyes widened in shock, Anne immediately moved away as Jonathan chuckled and got up.

Carriette: Oh my god, please get a room.

Jonathan: She started it, not me.

Anne: Are you seriously teasing me again?

Jonathan: You liked it at the bedroom, though.

Carriette immediately walked away while covering her face as Anne stared at Jonathan while blushing as he was smiling at Anne, finding her reaction really adorable.

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It was dinner time as Jonathan was cooking dinner this time, Anne was sitting at the couch while watching TV until Carriette sat next to her with a smile on her face.

Carriette: Are you feeling better?

Anne: I'm okay, but I have to go through this for nine months, you know?

Carriette chuckled as she rested her head on her mother's shoulder.

Carriette: Right, I get extremely worried about you sometimes.

Anne: It's normal, You will go through the same thing one day

Carriette chuckled and shook her head as both of them stared at each other with a smile on their faces.

Carriette: Anyways. . . I'm been just thinking about everything that happened in these last few weeks.

Anne: Honey, It's time we forget about that now. Let's just move on to something else, okay?

Carriette: I still feel guilty, I'm sure Alex and Emma are still angry at me.

Anne: They're not angry at you, and neither am I, Mistakes can happen, Carriette. Just don't take it to your heart.

Carriette nodded as they heard Jonathan humming in the kitchen which made Anne smile, Carriette looked at her mother as she spoke to her.

Carriette: Looks like you really love him.

Anne: I loved him for who he was, but he changed for me when I didn't ask him too.

Carriette had a smile on her face and continued listening to her mother.

Anne: And I think I trust him, He's willing to take responsibility. That's what a true man is, unlike your father.

Carriette shook her head in agreement.

Carriette: Maybe you are right. . . I'm not really sure what to say about him yet, I'm starting to like having him around, but. . . There are some other thoughts about him, I just really hope I can trust him.

Anne touched her daughter's hand and understood her concern as Winters wanted to reassure her.

Anne: Trust isn't something that just develops overnight, Honey. It takes time to build and even longer to truly earn. And it seems like he's really making an effort to be there for you and earn your trust.

Carriette knew her mother was right as they both looked at each other.

Anne: I'm giving him a chance, and you should do the same as well.

Carriette: Guess you're right. . . I think I can give him a chance to be someone I always wanted in my life.

Anne knew her daughter always wanted a father figure in her life, and finally, that time had arrived, Carriette smiled and hugged her mother.

Carriette: Thanks, Mom. I appreciate it. I'm gonna head to the kitchen right now.

Anne: You're welcome, Carriette. I love you.

Carriette: I love you too, Mom.

Anne kissed the top of her head as Carriette smiled and got up, making her way to the kitchen as Anne began thinking about their conversation.

Jonathan was cooking until he saw Carriette entering the kitchen, Both of them stared at each other as Jonathan smiled a little.

Jonathan: Hey Carrie.

Carriette: *Smiles* Hey, Can I help you?

Jonathan: I don't need any help, Dear. You can sit with your mother.

Carriette: It's okay, I can try helping you with something.

Jonathan looked at her before he smiled and nodded as she was helping him with the cooking as Crawford and Winters began talking to each other.

A/N: Thank you so much for reading and stay strong!!! :)