Ashley's POV*

I sat in passenger seat while Joey drove. We were meeting up with the band in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

"I'm sorry that our anniversary wasn't the way I planned." Joey apologized.

"Joey, it's fine. This was the best one yet." I smile, holding my small bump. He glanced over at me and a smile grew on his face also.

"I love you." He replied.

"I love you too." I responded. I leaned over and kissed his cheek. Joey placed his hand gently on my thigh, rubbing lightly.

~*~*~

"Hey! Joe! Ash!" Alan called to us.

"Hey Al." I grinned.

"How'd everything go?" Chad asked, slinging his arm around my shoulders.

"They're healthy." I smiled.

"Boy or girl?" Kane asked.

"I don't know," I laugh, "I'll find out next month."

"Dang." He mumbled.

"But we decided on names." Joey starts.

"What are they?" Caleb asked. The other guys bomb-barded Joey and I with other questions.

"Guys, calm down." I giggle.

"Well..." Alan trailed off.

"For a boy, Arlo Donald Joseph. And for a girl, Claire Michelle." I replied.

"Arlo?" Caleb asked.

"It means Fighter." I answered, "It's unique, and everyone needs something to help them fight."

Joey placed his arm around my waist, pulling me into my body. "Are you showing yet?" Alan asked.

I nodded. I was just wearing a loose shirt. "Yeah," I smiled. I pulled my shirt tightly around my stomach. Showing my bump.

"It's only a matter of time." Alan smirks.

"I know. Don't remind me." I joke. Alan laughed and shook his head. I looked around, and realized that two people weren't here. "Where's Morgan and Emily?" I ask.

"They're inside." Caleb answers.

~*~*~

As Morgan walked into the room, he tossed me a bag. However, he kept the other brown bags. I eyed him, "What's this?"

"Just look." He replied. I peeked inside. I smiled, seeing all the food I've been craving. From fruit to chocolate and gummy bears.

"Oo. You gonna share?" Joey asked, picking up the chocolate.

I rolled my eyes and took it from him. "Nope. You can't eat this. Dairy." I answered.

"But," He pouted.

"No." I stated, "But I'll share my gummy bears."

He continued to pout, "But I want the chocolate. And besides, you can't kiss me after."

I groaned, "Here guys." I tossed the chocolate to whoever was near me. Joey smirked and kissed my cheek. "You're lucky I love you." I sighed.

"I love you too." He grinned. I rolled my eyes again and quickly kissed him.

"Hey, Morgan!" I called.

"Yeah?" He responded, turning around.

"Thank you." I smiled.

"Not a problem." He nodded.

I dug in the bag, getting the gummy bears. I quickly opened it, and ate one. Joey attempted to sneak one, but the bag crinkled.

"Dang it." He muttered.

I laughed and patted his thigh. "Good try."

"Who's candy is this?" Chad asked, holding up the chocolate.

"Take it," I grumbled, "I can't have it."

"Why?" He questioned.

"Joey." I answered.

"Oh." He muttered, then nodded. He immediately ripped open the package and started eating it. I shook my head and laughed.

"I never said you couldn't eat it. I just said that you wouldn't be able to kiss me afterwards." He starts.

"I know you. You'd try to take it, or you get in a mood and can't keep your lips off me." I sassed.

He smirks and goes to kiss my neck. "Like this?" He asks.

"Yes." I whine.

"Awh. Lovebirds." Kane smirks, walking in.

"Joey, I love you, but not now. Please." I groan. He pouts, but keeps his face buried in my neck and gently lays his hand on my small tummy. I let out a sigh, I know what he's doing

"I love you." He mumbles.

"I love you too." I replied, eating another gummy bear. He turned his head, and I felt him staring at the small package.

"Can I have one?" He asks.

"Sure." I nod. I get one and hand it to him, but he eats it right out my hand. I turned to look at him. He gave me a shrug and one of goofy grins. "You're a dork," I replied, laughing.

"But I'm your dork." He grins.

"Yeah, you are." I rolled my eyes and pressed a quick kiss against his lips.

"Hey, guys. You ready?" Alan asked.

"Yeah." I nodded. I pushed myself off the small couch, and Joey followed.

"Please be careful." Joey whispers, kissing my cheek.

"I'm fine." I replied.

"I'm sorry." He mumbled.

I sighed and grabbed his hand. "It's fine. I'm not gonna do anything to hurt this baby."

"I know. I know. It's just, I'm worried." He whispers.

"Hey, we'll meet you on the bus." I told the guys.

"Okay." Alan nodded. Chad gave me a questioning look. I gave him a small, reassuring smile. He also nodded and they left the room.

I turned around and wrapped my arms around Joey's neck. "Hey, baby, it's okay.  I'm gonna protect this baby."

"I know. It's just your job that worries me. You're constantly in fights, or getting shot at. It scares me. It scares me that one day I'm going to wake up with you not by my side." He explains, looking down.

"I'm not going to leave you. Ever. Okay?" I stated.

"Okay." He nodded.

"I know that with my job, I take risks. But at the end of the day, I'm still alive. And I'll always be by your side." I smiled, "Nothing's going to tear us apart."

"It just worries me, and I'm sorry. I'm not saying that it's a bad thing, but you always try to be a hero. I love you for it, but it scares me." He sighs.

"Hey, I understand. I love you, and I'm not leaving you. I promise." I whisper.

"I love you too." He smiles. I leaned upwards, and quickly kissed him. His hands rested on my waist.

I smiled as he pulled back. "Come on, we outta meet them." I suggested.

~*~*~

I stood backstage, watching the five guys perform. Emily and Morgan stood next to me. Both had become quick friends of mine.

"So, what are you wanting?" Emily asked, referring to the baby.

"I don't care really." I shugged.

"Come on. Everyone says that." She sighs.

"Okay, If I had to choose, I'd want a boy." I answer.

"Names?" Morgan asks.

"Arlo Donald Joseph for a boy, and for a girl, Claire Michelle." I replied.

"They're adorable." Emily smiled.

"Thank you." I responded.

"Who's Donald?" Morgan asked.

"My brother-in-law. If he accepts, the baby's godfather." I nod.

"Does he know?" Emily asks.

"Uh, no. Next time Joey and I are in Nashville we're inviting his parents over and we're gonna tell them then." I explain. "And hopefully reveal the baby's gender."

"Sounds like a great plan." Emily grinned.

"What sounds like a great plan?" Joey asked, coming off stage.

"Our plan to tell your parents." I answered.

"Oh." He nodded. He came over and gave me hug.

"Ew. You're all sweaty." I joked. He snickered before wrapping me in a strong embrace.

"I love you." He whispers.

"I love you too." I mumbled.