When I woke up the next morning Alley was still asleep. I sat up quietly and just looked down at her.

I saw the bandage that was wrapped around her head and the sling that was hung over the bedpost and shook my head. My eyes got watery as I realized that my stupid actions got us here.

Here to almost losing Alley, to almost losing our child. All because I was stupid, reckless and couldn't keep it in my pants.

I used to think I was invincible and that my actions would not have any effect on other people.

Boy was I wrong, not only did I put Alley's life in danger, but I didn't see how my behavior was effecting a women who clearly had some mental health issues and by treating her like something disposable it finally broke her.

How was I going to be able to look my child in the eye and deserve their respect? I know Alley told me multiple times that she doesn't blame me, but she should.

I know for damn sure her father does. He raked me over the coals and back when I called to let them know what happened to Alley.

He is so protective of Alley, and so he should be. I begged him for his forgiveness and promised to always be faithful to Alley and protect her and this was all before she told me she was pregnant. Now that urge has become 100 times stronger.

I look at her stirring a little and starting to cry, I know she is having a bad dream and I gently try to wake her up. She shoots up looking around and breathing fast.

"It's okay," I say holding her close. "You are safe in bed at home," kissing the top of her head.

"Sorry, I guess I was dreaming," she says putting her head on my shoulder.

"You have nothing to apologize for, I am the one that is sorry that all this shit happened," I say kissing her forehead.

"I don't blame you, like I said before we all have a past and you were going through some stuff yourself at the time you met Nikki. I get it and don't blame you," she says.

"I love you Doc, so much and if anything would have happened..." I trail off and a lone tear falls down my face.

"Nothing happened, well other than me getting shot, but I am here and we just found out we are going to be parents. We need to focus on that," she says wiping that tear away.

I smile looking at her, "How did I get so lucky?"

"You hurt your shoulder and your trainer was smart enough to get a second opinion from the best", she says smirking.

"Remind me to get him something nice for Christmas", I say laughing.

Just as we are about to get something started there is a light knock on the bedroom door.

"You kids decent in there?" I hear my mom ask.

"If I said no would you go away for a bit?", I say jokingly.

"Ryan, we are Angie, come in please", Alley says smacking my arm.

"How are you feeling today hun?", my mom asks Alley.

"Alright my shoulder still hurts a little, but at least my head feels alright. Well other than this bandage around my head," she says touching it.

"Oh Alley, you still look as beautiful as ever. Even when you came home yesterday you looked good like there was a different arura around you," my mom says taking her hand.

Alley smiles and looks at me for the okay to tell her. I nod and smile.

"Is Mr. Anderson up yet?", she asks my mom.

"Yes he is and sweetie you can call him Ben. Ben, come into Alley and Ryan's room," she calls for my dad.

I can hear my dad come up the stairs mumbling something to himself.

"Alright I dragged my butt up here from the world's most comfiest couch. This better be good," he says jokingly.

"Well when the doctor was discharging me yesterday he gave me some unexpected news, Alley says.

"Okay and...", my mom says anxiously.

"Well it seems that Alley here is 8 weeks pregnant," I say holding her hand.

My mom blinks twice, not saying too much.

"Mom, did you hear what I said?", I ask her.

She smiles really big and hugs Alley. "This is the best news you could have given us. We are going to be grandparents again."

My dad comes over and gives me a hug.

"Ryan you better take care of this young lady, she is carrying your child and there is no better gift then the one she is giving you," my dad says to me.

My mom comes over and hugs me.

"Oh Ry Bear you are going to be such an amazing dad. Thank you for sharing this with us," she says smiling.

"This calls for a big breakfast," my mom says standing up. "Ben, you'll have to run me to the store to get everything I need."

"You can take my car, Mrs, I mean Angie", Alley says. "The keys are hanging on the hook beside the door."

"Alright we will be back in about 45 minutes," she says with a smile getting off the bed and heading downstairs with my dad.

Alley looks at me and smiles and I know that smile all too well. "How would you like to spend these 45 minutes of alone time?" she asks.

"Hmm well I can think of one way to spend it, I mean if you are up for it?" I say.

"Oh and what might that be?" she asks.

"How about I show, rather than tell?" I say and start kissing her slowly yet passionately. Then moving down to kiss her neck. I slip of her tank top, carefully not to touch her wound.

"Just tell me if something hurts and we'll stop okay," I tell her.

"I need you Ry. When everything was happening I thought that this was it and I would never get to see you or kiss you or have you make love to me. So please let's just take advantage of this time," she says.

I lay her back on the bed and start to kiss down her chest. Making sure I give attention to every peak and valley on her body. I hear her moan and it only fuels my own desire.

I take off her shorts and feel how wet she is.

"God I love how wet I make you," I say.

I slip my finger inside her and start to stroke her fire. Hearing her breathing get faster and heavier. I slip in another finger.

"Please Ry, I need you inside me, all of you, she begs me.

Feeling my self already rock hard, I pull down my boxers and straddle Alley. Making sure to not put too much of weight on her I push my cock inside her. I grunt a little as I feel her stretching around me.

I start slowly thrusting in and out of her.

"I'm not going to break and you are not going to hurt the baby. So give it to me like you mean it," she says licking her lips.

That is all the encouragement I need to start moving faster. Chasing my release and hers. I make sure to rub her clit with my thumb to get her there.

"Yes, right there", she moans. "Don't stop, harder please."

Pushing harder, I could feel I was so close.

"Fuck Alley", I moan as I released inside and felt her release afterwards.

I pulled out and lay down beside her, kissing her shoulder and pulling her into me.

"I will always protect you and our child," I say looking into Alley's eyes.

"I know you will", she says kissing my lips softly.

I hear the front door open and foot steps downstairs.

"Well I guess our alone time is over for now", I say kissing the top of her head.

"We probably should get some clothes on", she says looking around for her pjs.

She stands up to go to the washroom and when she turns to the side I see for a second a little bump in her stomach where our child is growing. At that moment I realized that I need to make this woman in front of me, mine forever. I just needed the perfect ring to do just that.