He reaches his pocket and unfolds a piece of paper. He smiles looking at it and then he puts it against the glass so I can see it. I lean closer and then my eyes widen at the sight.
(Jake) "That's your baby girl, bro." – he smiles.
I am a father?
(Ryder) "What...?"
My eyes let some tears slip.
No way... She's so beautiful...
(Jake) "Sky's five months pregnant."
(Ryder) "I can't believe..."
I look to the table and I start crying.
Sky is out there, carrying our baby and I can't be there for them.
(Jake) "Bro, they're fine. Don't worry."
I lift my head again and I wipe my tears. He chuckles at me but I can see how bad he's trying not to cry.
(Ryder) "This isn't a joke, is it?"
(Jake) "Of course not."
I smile and I look at the picture again.
I can't believe she's half me... I can't believe Sky and I are gonna be parents... I can't believe I'm missing her pregnancy... I can't believe this is all happening.
(Jake) "Sky wants you to pick a name. She says that you deserve."
(Ryder) "I... I don't know..." – I look at him.
(Jake) "I'm not asking you to give me one now. Just think about it."
I look at the picture again and tears start falling again.
I love my little girl already...
(Ryder) "She's so beautiful..."
(Jake) "Sky's been taking good care of her. Just make sure you behave yourself and in two months, you'll be able to see the woman who's carrying her."
(Ryder) "Five months?" – I look at him.
He nods.
So when she threw up the night I killed Tobias, she was already pregnant...
(Jake) "I have to go... But I'll make sure this ends on your hands."
I nod and wipe my eyes, taking a deep breath.
(Jake) "And I'll also arrange a phone call." – he winks.
(Ryder) "Thank you."
(Jake) "Take care, big bro."
(Ryder) "You too, little bro."
He smiles and then leaves.
****
(Three days later)
Skylar's P.O.V.
(Skylar) "Hello?" – I answer the call.
(Ryder) "Hi, beautiful."
My heart instantly starts beating faster.
(Skylar) "Hi, baby."
(Ryder) "About that..." – he chuckles and I join him. – "How's our little girl?"
My eyes start letting tears fall.
(Skylar) "She's good."
I put my hand on my belly.
(Ryder) "I'm sorry for not being there."
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The Deal
Romance(Seven years ago) (Sean) "I will help you with your debts if you do something in return for me." (Skylar) "You can't help me... In case you haven't noticed I'm swimming in debts." (Sean) "I am very much aware of your debts. I'm not saying that...
