Two months seemed to fly by like a beeeze. The snow faded and the weather warmed. Stuart grew more attached to his art and found his way back into his old routines. The excitement of us being a loving couple was on track again.

It was a week into February when I popped and Stuart found himself a wreck, driving me to the hospital. The nurses all wheeled me to a room where Stuart was banned during my whole session. I had to admit, I wish he could've held my hand while I pushed with every muscle in me. My legs sprawled open as the doctor urged me to keep pushing.

"Almost! Just once more!" The doctor urged. The nurse patting the sweat off my forehead as I gave another, screaming at how much force I had to give. Then just like that, the cries allowed me to relax.

"Awe it's a boy! A baby boy for the lovely mother." The nurse whisked him off and wrapped him in a blanket before placing him in my arms.

It's funny how a girl is never prepared for this moment. It's completely different when you're expecting and carrying a baby without it gazing back at you. But when it's in your arms, crying and rubbing his little eyes, you realize what it's really about. No pain, no tired breathing, just the little child in a mother's arms given life.

I smiled and kissed his head. "You're so beautiful. My beautiful baby. Can my husband come in now??"

"Yes he can. We'll get him in." The nurse headed out. I sat, waiting and smiled to see Stuart walk in slowly. Hands in pockets and nervous as hell.

"Ready to meet your baby boy?" I asked. Stuart raised his eyebrows.

"A b..boy?? We have a son." He smiled. I nodded and watched Stu sit beside me, looking down at our little one. His cries calmed into small whimpers, then he was silent, observing the world around him. Stu laughed and slowly took him in his arms.

"Hiya. I'm your daddy." He spoke quietly. "I have lots of plans for you."

I laid back and felt exhausted. My body felt weak as the doctor gave me a pill for the pain.

"Liam. His name is Liam." Stu smiled.

"From your dream." I whispered.

"What?"

"Nothing " I laughed. "Liam Sutcliffe. Not bad."

"It's brilliant. Molly I...I want him to meet our family. My dad would love to meet his grandson and well, I'm sure your parents would love to meet their grandchild as well. We need to welcome Liam into the world the way it should be. We can take a trip after a week or two of settling at ours and when Liam 'eres ready to travel, we can head off for a weekend."

I smiled and reached for Stu's hand. "That sounds great baby. But for now, I need some rest."

"You've done a great job Molly. I love you and our little boy. He's beautiful like you."

"Awe Stuart." I blushed as he kissed me.
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It felt different leaving the hospital as a mother. Stuart now a father. We were two different people than we were before. Stuart's car rumbled as we tried leaving the hospital. Liam making noises beside me as I sat with him in the backseat. Stu cursing to himself as he tried over and over again. I giggled and kissed Liam's cheek.

"Watch Mommy work." I leaned up and turned the key, getting a look from Stu as it started.

"Alright, mum may be able to start a car but daddy can fix one."

"Sure Sutcliffe." I giggled.

We headed to our building where we were met with an excited Meg and Tony. I was grateful to be home where we were comfortable. Liam sleeping as Meg held him in her arms.

"He's so beautiful. I told you he'd be a cute Aquarius baby. Aren't you a darling little thing yes you are." She sat on the sofa and talked to him. I smiled and walked up to Tony.

"No chance of you two having one yet?"

He just laughed and shook his head. "You really think the world is ready for another Megan in the world?"

We watched Meg make silly faces and giggle as Liam awoke and reached out to touch her face.

"We need more people like her in the world." I smiled.

"She is somethin ain't she? Aye Meg we 'ave that gig to get to!"

"We'd be too early Tony! Besides our little one here wants more love from his favorite auntie." She kissed his cheek. I giggled as Tony shook his head and walked over to talk to Stu.

I sat beside Meg as she smiled at me.

"He really is a cutie. You and Stuart did a good job."

I giggled. "Thanks meg. I'm glad we're friends. I've gone through so many before I just....it feels good to have a female companion."

She held my hand. "I'm really sorry about what happened with Astrid. Her and Klaus were so perfect together I just don't know why she would risk it all for Stuart. No offense."

"She fell in love with him. He fell in love with her. I just feel so lost without him you know? And to even think there's another woman out there who he can fall in love with it just....hurts."

"We all have people we love romantically and in a friendly manner. I do believe you can be in love with two people at the same time. It's just there's one you want to spend your life with and the other you're friends with. Either a physical or emotional attraction, it's good to know your boundaries and when friendliness is turning into something more. Astrid is still my friend and from what I've learned, her and Klaus have gotten back together. I think it's the best decision she's made. She's told me she doesn't blame you for lashing out. It was innapropriate and wrong but she's also quite happy she met you two. As am I. You and Stuart have a love that's unbreakable. You're so protective of him when he gets lost. Up there in his mind. He's so focused on his work he rarely has time to know or deal with the world around him. Much like Tony. It's not hard for them to steer away but I guarantee one night without us women, they're lost and crawling back."

I smiled and looked down at Liam who fell back asleep.

"You really think we'll make it?"

"I know you two will. He's got a beautiful wife and son to his name. Besides, little Liam here is the most adorable boy alive." She kissed the top of his head.

"Alright Megan we gotta head off." Tony walked over.

"Tony I want one." She pouted. He chuckled.

"C'mon. I'd be careful letting her around your little one. She'll probably kidnap him and name him somethin crazy like Buddha..."

Meg gasped. "That's what I'll call him! Little baby buddha."

I laughed. "Go on Meg or Tony will ground me later for keeping you so long."

"Fine fine. One more kiss."

Stu walked over as Meg handed Liam off to him.

"Alright were off. Have a great evening!" Tony yelled as he headed to the door.

"You too! Meg, behave!" I yelled.

"Do I ever??" She teased as Tony wrapped an arm around her waist, shutting the door. Stu yawned and handed Liam to me.

"Molly Molly I think I'm goin to take a nap. I 'ave an exam tomorrow and a bloody doctors appointment in the evening."

I pouted. "Is everything alright??"

"Yeah just a routine thing. You know." He shrugged. I walked over to him and touched his arm.

"Stuart. Tell me what's wrong. Is it the headaches again?"

He nodded and took his shoes off. "I don't want to talk about it right now. What matters most is making sure Liam 'as all he needs."

"He won't have all he needs if he doesn't have a father to look after him." I followed as he headed to the bathroom, undressing for a shower.

"Let's not get into this right now Molly. I don't want to argue."

"Were you atleast going to tell me??"

"After the bloody appointment yes." He said frustratedly. I shook my head.

"Stuart I'm only trying to help. If it's starting to get worse like before...."

"Molly just leave it alright?? I'll be fine." He shut the bathroom door, leaving me standing alone with Liam. I sighed and set him I'm his crib to sleep. As I headed to the bed unzipping out of my dress, I was stopped further with cries and small whimpers.

"What's wrong huh? You alright there?" I picked him up and checked if he needed a diaper change. Instead he began sucking on his bottom lip and I got the hint. Smiling I unhooked my bra and let him find his way to my breast where he suckled. I sat on the bed criss crossed and just watched him enjoy his feeding. Stuart came out of the bathroom, drying his hair and only in his briefs. I looked over at him as he stopped to watch the scene. A small smile on his face, walking over and sitting behind me. His legs sprawled around me as I leaned back against his chest.

"I'm glad you're going to follow up with the doctor Stuart. It means a lot to me and I'm sure Liam here appreciates it as well."

"I love you so much Molly. We've created something so precious I just...I can't imagine ever being without you two." He kissed my shoulder and reached over to hold Liam's hand. "He's so beautiful. He's got your nose."

I giggled. "He's got your eyes. And lips."

He chuckled and turned my face to kiss him. I enjoyed our moment until Liam finished and I remembered I had to burp him. Stu took him for the job and we both broke out a laugh as little Liam burped.

"That gets me everytime." Stu smiled. "Mummy's duty to set you for more sleep."

I pecked his lips and carried Liam to his crib where he drifted off. Stu sat back and watched me walk over to him still topless.

"You're the sexiest mum alive."

I blushed. "Don't flatter me mister Sutcliffe." I crawled on the bed and laid back again in his arms. "Hold me."

"Mhmm." He kissed the top of my head. "Molly?"

"Hmm?"

"I'm a little scared."

I played with his hands as he rested them on my stomach. "Of what?"

"Of leaving you and Liam behind."

I furrowed my eyebrows and looked up at him. "What are you talking about? Stuart they're just headaches. You'll be okay."

He sighed. "Promise?"

I smiled. "I promise. No more talk of this. I'll go with you to the doctor if you want. I can call Meg to come sit for Liam just until we get back."

He nodded and squeezed me tight. "Molly?"

"Hmm?"

"Let's not tell anyone about Liam. Only our family." He kissed my head. I smiled.

"Our own secret?"

"Our own secret."

I knew hiding Liam from all our friends would be difficult. I also knew once we headed back to Liverpool for a visit, we'd most likely bump into the guys. What would John think? Would he hate me for taking Stuart? Would George hate me for leaving without a goodbye? What about Tiffany and Paul? What the hell were they even up to!? I knew this was going to be a long year. Despite what everyone back home thinks of mine and Stu's life here in New York, they'd just have to realize were happy where we're at. Just the three of us, moving on as the world did too.
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