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𝙀𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝘼 𝙃𝘼𝙇𝙁 𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙏𝙃𝙎 𝘼𝙂𝙊

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𝗦𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗚𝗢, 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗔

"They're running so many tests...why are they running so many?" Colton said as he paced back and forth in the doctor's office

I couldn't help but watch in amusement as my husband worried about nothing more and more.

"I mean you're healthy so why are they doing so much?!" He then said lowly

"Will you calm down? This is standard testing for pregnancy and you're starting to make me nervous Colton!" I said while beginning to laugh

"I'm sorry." He then said lowly finally sitting back in the chair beside the examination table

"You need a drink." I then said while looking at him with a small smile

"No, I don't. But can I please get a hug?" He asked

I then held my arms out causing him to stand up and walk into my arms.

"Calm down, Mushy..." I then said before kissing his cheek

"I don't want a kiss on the cheek" He whined causing me to send him a look before saying, "That's why we're here in the first place, you always want and are kissing where you shouldn't be."

Colton then started laughing causing me to do the same as he said, "Dinah, you're the one consistently starting stuff you can't finish and that's why we're here"

"Well, maybe if you didn't do that one thing where you had my legs on your shoulders we wouldn't be here either." I rebutted

"You loved that." He retorted while laughing

"Yes, I did," I admitted before pressing a kiss against his cheek as he tried to move to my lips causing me to stop him

"You got lucky last night due to the Chardonnay, your lip kisses are on reserve," I said causing him to sigh before pouting

"Alright! Mr. and Mrs. Andrews...I have some news!" My doctor said as she made her way into the room with a smile

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"Hi, sweetheart, how are you?" Ross asked with a big smile

"Great!" I replied while hugging him as Colton stood to the side with his arms crossed in front of his body

"You look great, beautiful, glad you're feeling better" Boone then said as he hugged me along with the rest of the guys

"Can we order now? I'm starving and I heard this place has really great bacon cheddar fries!" I then said excitedly

"You're eating unhealthy?! Is it because of this dummy? I'll kick his ass if it makes you feel better" Franks said causing me to laugh as I sat down beginning to feel slightly dizzy

"Shut up...you okay baby?" Colton asked as he rubbed my shoulder

"Yeah, I'm fine, don't you have something you need to talk to the guys about?" I then asked facing him as his brothers stood in front of him

Colton then exhaled sharply and said, "I apologize for how I acted the other night...you all were right and just trying to help. Boone, you're my older annoying brother that no matter what will always be there for me even though I can be testing at times and appreciate you always calling me on my shit even when it's the last damn thing I want to hear. I appreciate and love you all even though sometimes it comes off as me being an ass."

"You know we've known him over a decade and that's the only time he's apologized to us. I'm in shock and need a drink." Banks said sitting beside me at the table

"Girl you got his ass on lock. He's apologizing, since when does Colton apologize about anything?!" Houston said causing me to laugh as he kissed his forehead and sat at the table

"I could never be mad at blondie," Franks added

"I was drunk I could barely remember anything that happened between you fuckers but apology accepted." Ross then said

Boone and Colton then just stared each other down causing Banks to say, "Look! They're doing the dominance battle thing."

They both then began to crack a smile at the same time before they hugged each other tightly causing me to smile.

"I love you guys but I really need food right about now," I said slightly interrupting their moment, causing them to call over a waiter

"Do you need me to go get you a snack or anything while we wait?" Colton then asked while gently grabbing my hand

"I don't think D meant that, Captain." Franks then said

"He's just being super extra since we fou...Oh, yeah, we have something to tell you all too." I then said with a smile as Colton and Boone sat down

"You're divorcing him!?" Ross asked causing me to laugh and Colton to send him an annoyed gaze

"No...we're going to-" I began to state before the waiter came over and cut me off saying, "Good Afternoon, Welcome to Quinn's Diner, what can I get you all?"

I listened and waited as everyone ordered while looking through the menu before she got to me causing me to order two large meals that made the guys' eyes stretch.

"I'll get those drinks out to you now and the food out soon." The waitress said before walking away

"Dinah, are you stress eating or just not eating like a vegan anymore?" Franks asked causing me to shrug my shoulders

"I usually don't eat a lot of greasy food but this is tempting," I answered

Colton then kissed my cheek and gradually tried to move to my lips causing me to snap and say, "Kiss me so I can put you back on the couch, go ahead!"

"Oh, so your ass is still in trouble?" Houston said as he and the guys laughed

"Don't remind me," Colton mumbled

"I'm still stuck on this announcement that got cut short. You and Andrews, what?" Banks asked causing Colton's pout to form into a big smile

"Well, we're expecting," I said as he slipped his hand into mine

The guys then began to cheer and congratulate us as Banks hugged me.

"Is it a boy or a girl?"

"Have you guys thought about names?"

"Does Mrs. and Mr. Washington know?"

My eyes slightly stretched as Colton and I were bombarded with a thousand questions.

"Okay, one at a time please before you all give us a headache," Colton said as the waitress brought over our drinks with a friendly smile

I then leaned against his shoulder causing him to look at me and kiss my forehead before pulling away, looking at me with a cute little cheesy smile that he's been showcasing ever since we found out I was pregnant.

"Well, do you know the baby's gender?" Franks asked again causing me to nod my head 'No' as I said, "I'm too early on to know"

"And the names?" Ross asked

"We just found out like an hour and a half ago...we're still digesting and we most likely won't have names until we find out the baby's gender," Colton answered

"And your parents?" Boone asked me

"We are going to call them later on. Any more questions?" I concluded with a smile

"Yeah...do you think you'll, you know, be fine when Andrews leaves?" Houston asked dropping a reality bomb back onto me

"I have no choice but to be...although I'm not looking forward to it. But I'll have Sky and Max." I said while slowly taking a sip of my drink

"I'll be right back." Colton then said as he got up and walked towards the restrooms causing me to watch as he did so before sighing

"If you're mad or sad about him going you know you can talk to us right?" Ross stated while looking at me with a pursed lip smile

"Yeah." I nodded

"How are you feeling about it, truly?" Boone then asked

"I don't know the past few days I've felt everything. Hurt. Betrayed. Played. Even stupid. But the thing that is eating me alive the most is the fact I'm scared for his life and sanity...because something tells me one or the other is not going to return home to me." I said while wiping my watery eyes

"Well, we got his back. We'll get him back home to ya" Banks said while placing a hand on my shoulder

"Thank you, guys," I replied causing them to nod

"You know I was the first person Colton admitted his love for you to? He had this look in his eye one day at work and when I asked he told me it was because he was more than sure he was falling in love with you. And ever since then all of us haven't heard the end about you whether it's on base or deployment. He fucked up and I'm not making accuses for him but one things for sure, the man loves you with all of his heart." Houston concluded causing me to smile lowly as Colton made his way back to the table

He then sat beside me looking down at the tabletop causing me to glance over at him seeing his eyes were slightly red and his eyelashes were damp from crying.

We were both hurting from a similar pain but what was I going to gain from hurting him more when he's already acknowledged he's made a big mistake? He's sincerely apologized to me about a thousand times and though deep down I want to stay mad at him for his choices, I can't.

"Can I talk to you for a second?" I asked him causing him to nod as he got up from his chair once again before helping me up

"We'll be right back." I then told the guys as we began walking outside the diner to the corner of the building where no people were around and we could talk in peace

"You okay?" I asked while looking up at him and placing my hand in his

"Yeah, I'm good." He replied causing me to send him the look that he calls my 'Motherly Gaze'

"Dinah, baby, I just can't stop thinking about what I did and the things I lied about that I shouldn't have, and I can't even sleep anymore without thinking about you crying because of me and now I'm missing moments that if I-" He began to rant with watery eyes before I gently placed my hands on his cheeks and pressed my lips against his

"Let's move on. It's done and we've felt and heard each other verbally, emotionally, and spiritually. I love you and am going to give you another chance as far as trusting your word." I then said

"No, it's okay. If you need to be mad, be upset. I deserve it." He rebutted causing me to say, "No, it's just hurting us both. We're married and going to have moments like this unfortunately. We aren't perfect but our love is close enough to perfect for me to feel the rare struggles we face are worth it."

He then let tears rush down his cheeks causing me to wrap my arms around him and him to weakly do the same as he cried lowly, "I'm so sorry"

"It's okay," I said while keeping my arms wrapped around him

"I love you so much." He said causing me to smile as I said, "I love you more."

"You could never." He rebutted lowly

A/N: Hiii! I'm back! I was struggling with getting some things out so that's why it took so long :( But, how'd you guys like the chapter?! How'd you guys feel about Colton's apology? And the guys talking with Dinah? What are you all looking forward to in the story as well? Remember to vote, comment, share and add to your library!! Love yaaa 🖤🖤🖤