Brie sat in her living room with her sisters, her best friend, and niece. She just lost another boyfriend thanks to her ex-boyfriend who told him that they never broke up and that she was using him to make him pay more attention to her.
“I can't believe him!” Brie said.
“Ben and Nate are looking for him now,” Amy said.
“Why can't I just be happy, why won't he let me be happy!” Brie said.
“He's an idiot,” Lucy said.
“I could strangle him,” Trisha said.
“He cheated on me constantly and knows I can't forgive him and knows I want to move on, and he still won't let me be with anyone, he chases them off by saying that he's my boyfriend or I'm the cheater,” Brie said.
“I think I know someone who won't run away,” Trisha said.
“Who?” Brie asked.
“My brother, he's moving back next month,” Trisha said.
“Your brother doesn't like me, he picked on me constantly and teased me,” Brie said.
“He's not the same guy as before, he's been through a lot,” Trisha said.
“He blamed my mom for the car accident that killed both of them,” Brie said.
“That's true,” Amy said.
“Because she was driving,” Lucy said.
“I've talked with him, he knows it wasn't her fault,” Trisha said.
“Okay but still, the things he said to us hurt,” Brie said.
“I chewed him out for that, he had no right to blame your mom for an accident that was caused by a drunk driver,” Trisha said.
“I'm glad that driver is in prison for life,” Amy said.
“He deserved worse,” Lucy said. The front door opened and closed, and Nate and Ben came in.
“Hey,” Nate said.
“Hey,” Ben said.
“Find the jackass?” Brie asked.
“Yeah, and gave him a beating,” Nate said.
“I don't know if he will listen or not, but it felt good,” Ben said.
“I doubt he will listen,” Lucy said.
“He's determined to keep me single in hopes I'll take him back,” Brie said.
“He's an asshole, he told us that we could beat him up all we want but nothing would stop him trying to win you back,” Nate said.
“We need to get rid of him,” Brie said.
“Brie,” Amy said.
“I'm sick of him chasing off any guy who dates me, the longest I've had since him was a month, I can't take it anymore,” Brie said.
“I'm with you,” Trisha said.
“Me too,” Lucy said.
“I'm in,” Nate said.
“Can I help?” Carrie asked.
“No baby, this is something for us adults to handle,” Amy said.
“I bet my brother would help,” Trisha said.
“Trish,” Brie said.
“Brie, he's not the same guy as before, he's more mature,” Trisha said.
“Whatever,” Brie said.
“Brie,” Trisha said.
“The things he said really hurt me, okay, the names he called me,” Brie said.
“Name one,” Trisha said.
“Miss Piggy,” Brie said.
“He called you that?!” Trisha said.
“Yes, he did,” Amy said.
“Yep,” Lucy said.
“He sure did,” Nate said.
“Why didn't you tell me?” Trisha asked.
“Because I didn't want you hating your brother,” Brie said.
“He is so going to get it when I see him!” Trisha said.
“Trish, it's fine, I was a little on the chubby side but still it hurt because everyone else started calling me that too,” Brie said.
“I'm sorry Brie,” Trisha said.
“Not your fault,” Brie said.
“If I had known, I would have knocked him out,” Trisha said.
“And broken your hand in the process,” Brie said.
“So would have been worth it, you're my best friend, Brie, you are the sister I never had,” Trisha said.
“And you are another sister to me,” Brie said.
“And me,” Amy said.
“Sis-in-law,” Ben said.
“Aunt,” Carrie said.
“Sis,” Lucy said.
“Sis,” Nate said.
“Daughter,” Sam said.
“Thanks guys,” Trisha said. They all did a group hug.

Chapter 2

The next day, Brie sat at her desk in her office looking over paperwork. She was CEO of her own marketing company. There was a knock at the door. She looked up and saw her ex-boyfriend standing there.
“Leave before I call security,” Brie said.
“Please can we talk,” Trevor said.
“I have nothing to say to you, asshole, you've destroyed my life so many times, get out!” Brie said.
“How have I destroyed your life?” Trevor asked. Brie looked at him and crossed her arms and glared at him.
“You are joking right, let's see, you cheated on me for two years of our four-year relationship, you chase off every single guy who I date because you think I would want you back, I never want you again, no matter what you do, now get out and don't come near me again please!” Brie said.
“Brie please I can't,” Trevor said.
“That's it!” Brie said. She called security and they came and dragged Trevor out the door.
“Was that your ex again?” Dana asked.
“Yes, he just can't let go when he's the one who cheated,” Brie said.
“I'll make sure he's banned from the building,” Dana said.
“Thanks Dana, although he won't let that stop him,” Brie said.
“Hey Brie, hey Dana,” Trisha said.
“Hey Trish,” Dana said.
“Guess who was here,” Brie said.
“Not the asshole again,” Trisha said.
“Yep, got him taken away by security,” Brie said.
“I'll work on getting him banned from the building,” Dana said.
“Tell them under no circumstances is he to enter the building or stand near it,” Brie said.
“Got it,” Dana said. She went out the door. Brie sat down.
“I came to tell you that my brother is coming earlier than expected,” Trisha said.
“Oh?” Brie said.
“Yeah tonight,” Trisha said.
“Okay that's nice,” Brie said.
“I know you have your issues with him,” Trisha said.
“And you know them,” Brie said.
“Brie, when you see him, you will know he's changed,” Trisha said.
“I know you keep saying that, but I just can't help thinking about the things he said,” Brie said.
“It's the past, it's time to look at the present and future,” Trisha said.
“Well, I can't look to the future until asshole is out of my life for good,” Brie said.
“I told you I'll take him out, I know people,” Trisha said.
“He's not worth going to prison,” Brie said.
“I just hate what he's doing to you,” Trisha said.
“Does your brother know what's going on?” Brie asked.
“He knows and he wants to kill him,” Trisha said.
“I see where this is going, you want me and Marco together because you know asshole won't run him off,” Brie said.
“Marco hates him and is not scared of him and knows what an asshole he is and knows he's all talk,” Trisha said.
“What does your brother think of me?” Brie asked.
“Brie, he's in love with you, always has been, that's why he always teased you and stuff, so he could keep your attention,” Trisha said.
“I'm scared to have another relationship,” Brie said.
“Don't be scared, Marco won't run, he won't cheat, any girl he was with cheated on him, but he's never cheated,” Trisha said.
“I just don't know,” Brie said.
“He would kill me for telling you but he's coming back for you,” Trisha said.
“Trish,” Brie said.
“He wants to be with you, I've told him that you are still hurt from the things he said but he is so in love with you,” Trisha said.
“Oh god,” Brie said.
“Brie, talk to him, give him a chance to make up for the past so you can look forward to the future,” Trisha said. Brie sat there thinking of what she said.

Chapter 3

The next day, Brie went to the coffee shop to get a coffee before heading to work. She was waiting in line when she heard a voice behind her.
“Hello beautiful,” a guy said. She turned her head and saw Marco standing there smiling at her.
“Marco?” Brie asked.
“Yeah beautiful, I'm back for good,” Marco said.
“Trish told me,” Brie said.
“Hey, get away from my girl!” Trevor yelled.
“Oh, not again,” Brie said.
“Hey, you must be the asshole, I'm Marco, her new boyfriend,” Marco said.
“You are mistaken, we never broke up,” Trevor said.
“That's not what my sister said,” Marco said.
“Who is your sister?!” Trevor said.
“Me jackass,” Trisha said.
“It's time for you to go and stay away from my girl, you cheated, for two years, you expect her to forgive you for that, would you forgive her if she was the one who cheated?” Marco asked.
“No,” Trevor said.
“So, you expect her to forgive you for cheating on her for two years,” Marco said.
“Yes, because she needs me,” Trevor said.
“I've been doing just fine without you,” Brie said.
“No one can satisfy you in bed like I can,” Trevor said.
“Oh really, well I satisfy her just fine, she's always screaming my name every day and night,” Marco said.
“Just give it up, Trevor, and go get your hearing checked because you can't hear her tell you over and over again to leave her alone and stay away from her,” Trisha said.
“Shut the hell up, you bitch, I never liked you,” Trevor said.
“The feelings mutual,” Trisha said.
“You just called my sister a bitch, that shit ain't going to fly with me,” Marco said. He punched Trevor in the face knocking him out. The owner came over to them.
“Sir?” the owner said.
“I'm sorry, Edna, he's my ex and he called Trisha a bitch, this is her brother, and he was just sticking up for her,” Brie said.
“I saw it all and I wanted to tell you thank you for doing that, he's a jerk,” Edna said.
“Wish you could get him banned from here,” Brie said.
“I just might,” Edna said.
“You can't do that,” Trevor said.
“I own this coffee shop,” Edna said.
“I'll make you lose all your business,” Trevor said.
“No, she won't,” Marco said. He punched him out again.
“He just won't stop,” Brie said.
“Brie, I'll stay by your side,” Marco said.
“Marco,” Brie said.
“Brie, I'm sure Trish told you everything,” Marco said.
“Sorry not sorry,” Trisha said.
“Marco, I can't,” Brie said. She ran out the door and went to her office building and went up to her office and closed the door and locked it and leaned against the door with tears in her eyes.

Chapter 4

Brie sat in her office thinking of what happened earlier. Marco wanted to be with her. He knocked out her ex twice and told him to stay away because he was her boyfriend now and she was his girlfriend. She still could hear his voice in her head calling her names. It was something she couldn't get past no matter how hard she tried.
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Marco and Trisha sat at the coffee shop after kicking Trevor out the door.
“I'm sorry bro,” Trisha said.
“I should have known it wouldn't be that easy,” Marco said.
“I've told her over and over that you have changed and gotten more mature and you have been in love with her for a long time but she can't get over the names you called her,” Trisha said.
“I will forever regret calling her those names,” Marco said.
“But then you blamed her and their family for Mom's death,” Trisha said.
“Oh god that's my biggest regret,” Marco said.
“I've tried everything, bro, I'm sorry, I'm still on your side and she is my best friend,” Trisha said.
“I am not going to give up, I can't, she's the one for me, I came back to win her heart and build a future with her,” Marco said.
“It won't be easy, bro, she's been hurt bad,” Trisha said.
“I could kill that asshole,” Marco said.
“You should have, I can get it done, I know some people,” Trisha said.
“Sis, don't risk going to prison, karma is a bitch, I know because it's biting me in my ass right now, for all the things I said to her, now I can't be with the woman I love because she can't let go of the past and that's on me,” Marco said.
“I'm glad you are home, I missed you and so did Dad,” Trisha said.
“I missed you guys too,” Marco said.
“Hey you two,” Daniel said.
“Hi Daddy,” Trisha said.
“Hey Dad,” Marco said.
“What's going on?” Daniel asked. He sits down at the table and they told him what was going on.
“I'll have a talk with his father, he needs to reign in that boy,” Daniel said.
“I want to be with her, Dad, I just need to find a way to prove to her that I'm not the same guy, that I love her,” Marco said.
“I have an idea,” Daniel said.
“What's the plan, Daddy,” Trisha said. Daniel told them the plan and they both smiled and talked about it.
“Before you get started on the plan, there is something you should know,” Daniel said.
“What is it, Dad?” Marco asked.
“Daddy?” Trisha said.
“This is so hard to say, I never meant to hurt you both,” Daniel said.
“Dad, just tell us,” Marco said.
“It's my fault that your mother died in that car crash with Mary,” Daniel said.
“How?” Trisha asked.
“I had an affair, and your mom found out and told Mary and she was leaving me,” Daniel said.
“Daddy?” Trisha asked.
“Who did you have an affair with?” Marco asked.
“I never meant for it to happen and neither did she, it just happened, after your mom found out, she told Mary and they left and I ended the affair and put it in the past,” Daniel said.
“Daddy, who was the other woman?” Trisha asked. Daniel looked up at them with tears in his eyes. They looked at him.
“Daddy, no,” Trisha said.
“Dad, please tell us it's not true,” Marco said.
“It was Brie?” Trisha asked.
“You had an affair with her?” Marco asked. Daniel looked at them and looked at the table and nodded slowly.



Chapter 5

Brie got done with her work and got her stuff together. She went out the door and went home to her apartment and fix something to eat and went and took a shower and got out and dried off and wrapped the towel around her and came out and saw Marco standing in the doorway of her bedroom.
“How did you get in?” Brie asked.
“Trish gave me her key, here it is, she said the friendship is over,” Marco said.
“What? Why?” Brie asked.
“Because of what happened between you and my father, he told us today about the affair,” Marco said.
“Oh god,” Brie said.
“I have to ask, was he your first?” Marco asked.
“No,” Brie said.
“You guys slept together right?” Marco asked.
“No,” Brie said.
“So, the affair only consisted of just kissing,” Marco said.
“Yes,” Brie said.
“Tell me Brie, are you still a virgin?” Marco asked.
“Yes,” Brie said.
“You were with the asshole for four years and you never gave it to him?” Marco asked.
“No, something inside me told me not to,” Brie said.
“Why is that?” Marco asked.
“It felt wrong,” Brie said.
“So, you never slept with my father and you never slept with jackass, you still a virgin, who were you waiting for?” Marco asked.
“The right guy,” Brie said.
“Who is the right guy?” Marco asked.
“I haven't found him yet,” Brie said.
“Maybe he's right here in front of you,” Marco said.
“Marco,” Brie said.
“Tell me Brie, tell me you want me, tell me you want me to remove this towel and take you to bed and make love to you,” Marco said.
“Marco, I...” Brie said.
“Tell me you feel the same way as I do, tell me you want me as much as I want you,” Marco said.
“I.....” Brie said. She turned away from him and he came up behind her and she felt him against her. She could feel how much he wanted her.
“You feel that, Brie, you feel how much I want you, every time I see you, I can't control myself, I have wanted you for so long,” Marco said.
“Marco,” Brie said.
“Brie, let me be your first, let me make love to you, let me be your last, let me be yours forever, let me in, let me love you, I promise you that it will only be me and you, I am so deeply in love with you, I need you so much, beautiful,” Marco said.
“Marco.....” Brie said. She was interrupted by his phone and he groaned and pulled it out and looked at it.
“Sis, what is it, what, okay, bye,” Marco said. He hung up and looked at her.
“Marco,” Brie said.
“I've got to go, beautiful, but this isn't over, I'll be back,” Marco said. He kissed her forehead and went out the door. She got dressed and sat on the bed. She got out her phone and saw a message from Trisha.
“I know I told Marco to tell you that the friendship was over, but I don't want it to be, my dad told me everything that went on, how you guys never had sex, we are solid, sis, I'm sorry for everything, love you,” Trisha texted. She smiled and sat down and thought about the things Marco said to her and she realized what she needed to do and she sent a text to Trisha asking for her help.

Chapter 6

Brie talked with her COO about handling things while she was gone. She got her bags and went out the door and got into her car and headed out of the city. She loved living in Dallas but it was always good to get out of the city once in awhile. She drove to Lubbock which was about five hours away from Dallas and went to the house that was once owned by her grandparents who left it to her in their will. She walked in and put her bags down.
“Oh Brie, hello,” Linda said.
“Hi Linda, how are you,” Brie said.
“I'm doing well, honey,” Linda said.
“Thanks for taking care of the house for me,” Brie said.
“It's my pleasure, dear, your grandparents were very dear friends of mine and Roger's,” Linda said.
“How is Roger?” Brie asked.
“He's doing well,” Linda said.
“Well since I'm here for awhile, you go on home and spend time with him, I'll let you know when I'm heading back,” Brie said.
“Okay honey, take care,” Linda said. They hugged and Linda left. Brie went to the bedroom she always stayed in and put fresh sheets on the bed. She put the others in the wash. She fixed some dinner and sat down and relaxed.
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“What do you mean she left,” Marco said.
“She needed to get out of town for awhile,” Trisha said.
“Where did she go?” Marco asked.
“I'm not sure,” Trisha said.
“Trish, please, I need to go to her, I need to be with her,” Marco said.
“Marco,” Trisha said.
“I came so close to having her when you called,” Marco said.
“I'm sorry about that,” Trisha said.
“Sis please where did she go?” Marco asked.
“Her grandparents house in Lubbock,” Trisha said.
“Address?” Marco asked. She gave him the address and he ran out the door. She sent a text to Brie.
“He is on the way,” Trisha texted.
“Thanks sis,” Brie texted.
“Be good to him, sis, he's so in love with you,” Trisha texted.
“I didn't realize how I felt about him until last night,” Brie texted.
“Give into him, he will love you forever,” Trisha texted.
“I plan on it, I'm giving myself to him,” Brie texted.
“You go girl!” Trisha texted.
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Brie put her phone down and took a deep breath. She knew it was him she wanted to give it to, that she was waiting for him. She let go of the past and now was focused on the future. She knew it included him. Five hours later, she sat there waiting for him to show up. The doorbell rang. She took a deep breath. She got up and went to the door and peeked out and saw him standing there. She slowly opened the door.
“Marco? What are you doing here? How did you know where I was?” Brie asked.
“My sister,” Marco said.
“Why are you here?” Brie asked.
“I'm here for you, beautiful,” Marco said.
“Marco,” Brie said. He came in and closed the door and locked up and came over to her and cupped her face in his hands and crushed his mouth to hers in a deep kiss. She sank against him.
“Brie, please, be my girl, be my forever, I know I can't be without you, you are all I want and need, I'm so deeply in love with you, be my girl, my love, my forever,” Marco said.
“Marco,” Brie said.
“Brie, I want to be with you, if you don't feel the same way, I will walk out that door and I won't bother you again,” Marco said.
“Oh Marco, I do feel the same way,” Brie said.
“You do, does this mean?” Marco asked.
“Yes, yes to being your girl, your forever because I want that too,” Brie said. He kissed her deeply as he lifted her up and pressed her against the wall. She wrapped her legs around his waist.
“I love you, Brie, I always have and always will, I'm never letting you go, you are mine,” Marco said.
“I love you Marco,” Brie said.
“I will always regret the past, but I will spend the rest of my life making it up to you and loving you,” Marco said.
“Marco,” Brie said.
“Yes baby,” Marco said.
“Take me upstairs,” Brie said.
“Brie,” Marco said.
“Be my first and my last,” Brie said.
“Oh baby,” Marco said. He carried her upstairs and she pointed him to her bedroom and he went in and closed the door and pressed her against the door kissing her deeply.
“Marco,” Brie said.
“My love,” Marco said.
“Make me yours,” Brie said.
“You are mine, baby, forever,” Marco said. He carried her over to the bed and sat her down and kissed her softly as he slowly removed her clothes. He gazed at her when he was done. She helped him remove his and she saw he was ready for her. She got on the bed and he crawled on top of her.
“I want you, Marco,” Brie said.
“You will have me baby, I want to kiss you all over your body and take my time with you, it's your first time, it should be special and not because it's with me,” Marco said.
“Oh Marco,” Brie said.
“Mmm baby you are so sexy and gorgeous,” Marco said. He began kissing her neck and moved to her chest and sucked on each nipple before moving to her stomach.
“Someday my baby will be in here,” Marco said.
“You want babies with me?” Brie asked.
“I told you I want you to be mine forever, I'm never letting you go, baby, you are stuck with me,” Marco said. He moved down one leg and came back up and opened her legs and stroked her clit with his fingers.
“Oh god,” Brie said.
“You will enjoy this, beautiful,” Marco said. He began licking her clit and she felt his fingers and tongue inside her. She ran her fingers through his hair.
“Oh god Marco, I'm coming!” Brie said.
“Come for me baby, let me taste your sweetness,” Marco said. She grabbed the sheets and arched her back as she came in his mouth. He licked up every drop. He sat up and licked his lips.
“You taste so good baby,” Marco said. He moved on top of her and laid between her legs. She felt the tip of him at her entrance.
“Marco, protection?” Brie asked.
“Are you on the pill?” Marco asked.
“No, I'm allergic to them,” Brie said.
“I'm clean, baby, and I meant what I said, someday my baby will be growing inside you,” Marco said.
“So you don't want to use protection,” Brie said.
“Brie, I love you and I'm never leaving you,” Marco said.
“You want to get me pregnant right away huh,” Brie said.
“Brie, we have wasted so much time because of me being an idiot, I don't want to waste anymore, I want everything with you,” Marco said. She laid there looking at him.

Chapter 7

She laid there looking into his eyes and saw nothing but love there.
“Brie, I love you and I'm never letting you go, whatever happens, know that I will never leave you alone, that I will always be by your side, we've known each other for a long time, it's not like we are strangers to each other, we practically grew up together, your family is my family and mine is yours, baby, we belong together, let's start our life together because it is forever for me,” Marco said.
“Oh Marco,” Brie said.
“Baby?” Marco asked.
“Make me yours forever,” Brie said. He crushed his mouth to hers in a deep kiss as he started slowly pushing into her body. She knew he was big and he was going slow to let her adjust to his size. He got to her barrier and looked into her eyes. He stroked her cheeks with his thumbs.
“It's going to hurt, baby, I wish it didn't, I love you, it won't hurt for long, I'm sorry for the pain you will feel, if you want me to stop, just tell me,” Marco said. She nodded and he slowly pushed through her barrier and she gasped in pain. Tears ran down her cheeks. Marco didn't move and he kissed her tears away and held her to him.
“I'm sorry baby, I'm so sorry, I tried to go as gently as I could,” Marco said.
“I know, just don't move,” Brie said.
“I won't baby, just tell me when it doesn't hurt anymore,” Marco said. They laid there not moving. He stroked her cheeks with his fingers. He rested his forehead against hers. She felt the pain go away and she smiled at him.
“Marco,” Brie said.
“Yes baby,” Marco said.
“Make love to me,” Brie said. He began moving within her and she began moving with him. She wrapped her legs around him and held him close. He kissed her deeply. He went faster and harder.
“Oh god baby you feel so good!” Marco said.
“Oh god Marco, I'm glad I waited for you,” Brie said.
“Me too baby, I'm so happy to be your first and I will be your last, I meant it when I said it's forever, I love you so much,” Marco said.
“I love you Marco, oh god I'm coming!” Brie said.
“Me too baby, come with me now!” Marco said. She felt her orgasm overtake her as she came around him and squeezed him as he came releasing his seed deep inside her. He collapsed on top of her and buried his face in her neck.
“Oh god Marco,” Brie said.
“I love you baby so much,” Marco said.
“Don't ever let me go!” Brie said.
“Never baby, you are mine now and forever, I'm never letting you go, baby, when we get back to Dallas, move in with me, I can't be without you,” Marco said.
“Oh Marco, yes I will, Brie said. He kissed her deeply. He got up and went into the bathroom and she heard the water running and he came back and she gazed at him.
“Like what you see baby,” Marco said.
“Yes I do and it's all mine,” Brie said.
“Yes it is baby,” Marco said. He came over and leaned down and kissed her softly and picked her up and carried her into the bathroom and sat her into the bath and got in behind her and she leaned back against him. He washed her off and himself and he kissed her neck.
“I can't believe I was so stubborn,” Brie said.
“I would have waited forever for you, I never would have gave up on you,” Marco said.
“Marco,” Brie said. She turned around and straddled him.
“Baby,” Marco said.
“I need you,” Brie said.
“You have me baby,” Marco said. She sank down on him and they slowly moved together and came together. She felt him release inside her.
“I love you,” Brie said.
“I love you baby,” Marco said. They got out of the tub and dried off and he lifted her up and carried her out and he put her down and she saw the sheets.
“I did that?” Brie asked.
“Baby, it is what happens,” Marco said. He changed the sheets and they got into bed and fell asleep in each other's arms.


Chapter 8

Three weeks later, Brie was now living at Marco's house and they have been making love nonstop. There was not a room in the house where they hadn't made love in. Brie was sitting in the bathroom leaning against the tub after getting sick. Marco came in and sat with her.
“Baby what's wrong?” Marco asked.
“I'm not feeling so good, oh god!” Brie said. She moved and threw up again in the toilet. Marco got his phone and sent a text to his sister with a request.
“Oh baby,” Marco said.
“I think that's what it is, a baby, I might be pregnant,” Brie said.
“And I will be so happy if you are,” Marco said.
“I bet you would be,” Brie said.
“Baby,” Marco said.
“Sorry, we have only been officially a couple for three weeks and I could already be pregnant,” Brie said.
“There are people out there that have one night stands and end up pregnant,” Marco said.
“You speak from experience,” Brie said.
“An ex, she cheated on me with a guy one time and now she's pregnant,” Marco said.
“Marco, could it be yours?” Brie asked.
“No because I hadn't slept with her yet, we were only together for two weeks when she had that one night stand,” Marco said.
“But you slept with me the first night we got together,” Brie said.
“But you and I grew up together and know each other, she and I were still in the getting to know each other phase, I never met her family, you know mine and I know yours,” Marco said.
“And what a family it is, out bro, this is girl time,” Trisha said.
“Hey now,” Marco said.
“Out,” Trisha said.
“All right all right,” Marco said. He kissed Brie's forehead and went out the door and Trisha pulled a box out of a bag and Brie saw it was a pregnancy test.
“You guys are barely together and you could already be pregnant,” Trisha said.
“You know I'm allergic to birth control pills and your brother refused to wear a condom,” Brie said.
“Figures, dumbass brother,” Trisha said.
“I heard that!” Marco said from the other room.
“Good,” Trisha said. Brie took the test and they sat there waiting.
“You okay?” Trisha asked.
“I guess so,” Brie said.
“Talk to me,” Trisha said.
“I just didn't expect things to happen so fast, I'm not married and I could be pregnant already,” Brie said.
“He won't leave you,” Trisha said.
“I know that,” Brie said.
“Dana called me, she said jackass tried to get into the building while you were gone,” Trisha said.
“He just doesn't give up,” Brie said.
“He is obsessed with you, I said I would take him out,” Trisha said.
“And we don't need you going to prison,” Brie said.
“It would be worth it as long as you are rid of him for good,” Trisha said. The timer went off and she stared at the stick.
“Marco you can come in,” Trisha said. The door opened and he came in. Brie slowly reached for the test and they looked at it together.
“We're pregnant,” Marco said.
“We're going to have a baby,” Brie said. He kissed her deeply and hugged her close.
“I'm going to be an aunt!” Trisha said.
“Yeah sis,” Marco said. He pulled her into the hug.
“You guys should go see the doctor to make sure,” Trisha said.
“Let's go baby,” Marco said. They called and made an appointment and went to the doctor and got a test done and confirmed the pregnancy and got her all the info and stuff she needed and made an appointment with the OBGYN. They went home and called the family over.

Chapter 9

Everyone arrived at the house and sat down. Brie was getting stuff ready for them. Marco was standing behind her with his hands on her stomach and his chin on her shoulder.
“I'm so happy, baby,” Marco said.
“I know you are babe,” Brie said.
“You aren't?” Marco asked.
“I am, just not looking forward to the morning sickness and all that,” Brie said.
“I'll be right here with you every step of the way,” Marco said. She smiled and kissed him and she got the announcements and went into the living room and passed them out.
“What's going on?” Amy asked.
“Just open them,” Brie said. They opened the boxes and gasped.
“What!” Daniel said.
“What!” Nate said.
“Wow!” Kristen said.
“What!” Lucy said.
“Wow!” Greg said.
“Oh my gosh!” Amy said.
“What the?” Ben asked.
“Let me see!” Carrie said. Amy showed her the announcement.
“I'm getting a cousin!” Carrie said.
“Brie?” Sam asked.
“Daddy,” Brie said.
“You guys are barely together and already having a baby,” Sam said.
“I know Dad, but we practically grew up together so it's not like we don't know each other well enough,” Brie said.
“Sam, I promise you that I'm not leaving her side for any reason and I'm going to take care of my family,” Marco said.
“I know you will, Marco, I was just hoping my daughter would wait until marriage for that step,” Sam said.
“And that is my fault, I wanted everything with her,” Marco said.
“Well, I can't wait to be a grandpa, I am looking forward to it,” Daniel said.
“Thank you, Daniel,” Brie said.
“You call me Dad, Brie, you are my son's forever, so you have two dads now,” Daniel said.
“Okay Dad,” Brie said.
“I have a question,” Greg said.
“Yes Greg?” Brie asked.
“How am I an uncle?” Greg asked.
“You are with Lucy, right?” Brie asked.
“Yes, but we aren't engaged or married,” Greg said.
“But you do want to change that, don't you,” Amy said.
“Yes, I do,” Greg said. He moved and got on one knee in front of Lucy. She gasped and covered her mouth with her fingers.
“Lucy, I love you so much, I want to be with you forever and I can't imagine my life without you, I saw this ring and I knew I had to get it because it has you written all over it, because of what you like, to me, it looks like a star and you are my star, I'm guided to you when I am near you, will you marry me?” Greg asked. He opened the box and she looked at it and tears ran down her cheeks.
“Yes yes!!!” Lucy said. He slid the ring on her finger and kissed her hand and she kissed him softly and hugged him. Everyone cheered and clapped.
“Congratulations!” Brie said.
“Congratulations!” Marco said.
“Congratulations!” Amy said.
“Congratulations!” Ben said.
“Congrats!” Carrie said.
“Congratulations!” Trisha said.
“Congrats sis!” Nate said.
“My baby girl!” Sam said. Lucy hugged him. He shook Greg's hand.
“You take care of her,” Sam said.
“I will sir,” Greg said.
“Congratulations!” Kristen said.
“Congratulations,” Daniel said.
“Brie, I want to ask now, will you be my maid of honor,” Lucy said.
“Of course,” Brie said.
“Nate?” Greg asked.
“Yes, I'll be your best man since you will be mine along with Ben at my wedding,” Nate said.
“Aunt Lucy, can I be your flower girl?” Carrie asked.
“Yes of course you can sweetie,” Lucy said. Carrie hugged her. Lucy held her close. Brie stood there smiling. Marco hugged her from behind.
“Our baby is going to be so loved,” Marco said.
“Yes, it will, babe, I love you,” Brie said.
“I love you more,” Marco said.
That night after everyone left, Marco locked up the house and went upstairs and stripped to his boxers and turned and saw Brie standing in the doorway of the bathroom dressed in lingerie.
“Baby, my favorite color,” Marco said.
“I know,” Brie said.
“Come here baby,” Marco said. She came over to him and he pulled her close and kissed her deeply. He lifted her up and laid her on the bed and removed the lingerie and his boxers. They made love off and on throughout the night. They went to sleep afterwards in each other's arms.

Chapter 10

Three weeks later, Brie walked into her office and a hand covered her mouth with a cloth and everything went black.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Marco was sitting in his office doing paperwork when his phone beeped. He looked at it and saw a text from Brie.
“Marco, I'm sorry to do this through a text but I can't be with you anymore, the past is too hard to let go, I'm going back to Trevor, he's the one for me, I'm sorry, don't try to find me because I left town with him, we are getting married, goodbye Marco,” Brie texted. He sat there reading the text over and over again. He tried calling her and got no answer. He called his sister and father and told them what was going on. They met him at his house and he showed it to them.
“She would never do that, she never wanted to go back to him,” Trisha said.
“Something isn't right about this,” Daniel said.
“Call Dana,” Marco said. Trisha went to make the call. Marco rubbed his hands on his face. His father sat down beside her.
“I can't lose her, Dad, I can't,” Marco said.
“I called her dad and brother on the way here,” Daniel said. Nate, Kristen, Lucy, Greg, Sam, Amy, Ben, and Carrie came in.
“What did you find out?” Nate asked.
“I called Dana, she said the door to Brie's office is locked so she went around to the other door,” Trisha said.
“What did she find?” Amy asked.
“She called the cops,” Trisha said.
“What?!” Ben said.
“The office was empty, but she found Brie's purse, her phone, her keys, and a rag on the floor,” Trisha said.
“Someone took her,” Marco said.
“Trevor,” Lucy said.
“Son of a bitch!” Nate said.
“Let's go boys,” Sam said. Sam, Nate, Ben, and Greg went out the door. Marco held his head in his hands.
“Son,” Daniel said.
“Oh god, if he finds out she's pregnant with my child, he could do something to make her lose it,” Marco said.
“I'm calling the guys,” Trisha said.
“Trish, what guys?” Amy asked.
“I work at a nightclub, the guy who owns it is an MC president, he wants us to be like family and would do anything if we asked,” Trisha said.
“Do they have a tech guy?” Lucy asked.
“Yes, I'm calling him and giving him asshole's number to track it,” Trisha said. She went to make the phone calls.
“I could kill that bastard,” Marco said.
“I think you will have help,” Daniel said.
“Ben just texted me, they found her!” Amy said.
“Where is she?” Marco asked.
“They are taking her to the hospital to get checked out, they said she was covered in blood, but she said it wasn't hers,” Amy said.
“Oh god!” Marco said. He ran out the door with all of them behind him and they headed to the hospital.

Chapter 11

Marco ran into the hospital and found Nate, Greg, and Ben in the waiting room.
“Where is she?” Marco asked.
“She's being examined right now,” Ben said.
“Where's Dad?” Amy asked.
“He's taking out the trash,” Nate said.
“What happened?” Lucy asked.
“He kidnapped her from the office, he must have been the one who sent that text to Marco, she woke up in the car and attacked him, causing him to wreck,” Greg said.
“She got out and ran but he chased after her, he had a gun, he caught her and she grabbed the gun and they were wrestling over it and it went off, it was aimed at him,” Nate said.
“We found her walking along the road and told us what happened, Nate, Greg, and I came in with her while Sam went back to meet up with the cops,” Ben said.
“She's okay, right, she didn't get hurt?” Marco asked.
“We are waiting for them to be done,” Nate said.
“I'm not waiting, I have to go be with her,” Marco said. He went to the nurses’ station and the nurse looked up and smiled.
“Can I help you, sir?” the nurse said.
“I need to go be with Brie Dawson, she's my girlfriend and she's carrying my child,” Marco said.
“Let me see if the doctor will okay it,” the nurse said. She made a call and hung up.
“Room 312,” the nurse said.
“Thank you, ma'am,” Marco said. He went to the room and knocked on the door and slowly opened it and saw her lying there as the doctor was writing some notes. She saw him and reached for him.
“Marco!” Brie said.
“Oh god baby, I was so scared!” Marco said. He went to her and gently took her into his arms. She cried against him.
“You must be her boyfriend,” Dr. Davis said.
“Yes, I am, is she okay?” Marco asked.
“She's going to be fine, and the baby is fine as well,” Dr. Davis said.
“Thank god,” Marco said.
“I want her to rest for a couple days before going back to work or moving around the house,” Dr. Davis said.
“I'll make sure she gets it, I'm not leaving her side for anything,” Marco said.
“Marco, what about work?” Brie asked.
“I have an awesome VP like you have an awesome COO, we ho can take care of things and I can work from home as well,” Marco said.
“Doc, what about sex?” Brie asked.
“Brie,” Marco said.
“Shhh,” Brie said.
“Wait a couple days,” Dr. Davis said. They gave her some scrubs to change into and they got her a wheelchair and he pushed her out to where the family was.
“Aunt Brie!” Carrie said. Carrie ran over and gently hugged her. Brie smiled.
“You have got the best hugs, sweetie,” Brie said.
“They make you feel better?” Carrie asked.
“I feel better already,” Brie said.
“So glad you are okay, sis,” Amy said.
“My beautiful girl,” Sam said.
“Daddy,” Brie said. He came over and hugged her. Marco wheeled her out and got her into his car and they headed home. He carried her into the house and got her settled into bed. He kissed her forehead.
“I'll be right back, baby, I'm going to get you something to drink and my laptop so I can get some work done,” Marco said.
“Okay I love you,” Brie said.
“I love you more than life,” Marco said. He kissed her softly and went downstairs and got some water and his laptop. He came back and found her asleep. He gently sat on the bed and did some work and texted his VP telling him the news. He sent word to Brie's COO, telling her what happened. He watched her sleep.

Chapter 12

Brie was feeling better and after a checkup from the doctor, she got the all clear to return to work. She was sitting in her office trying to work but all she could think about was Marco. She got out her phone and looked up some things online and realized what was going on. She got her purse and keys and told Dana she was leaving for awhile and went to Marco's office building and went to her office and saw him sitting at his desk and knocked on the door. He looked up and saw her.
“Hey gorgeous, I didn't expect to see you so soon,” Marco said.
“I know, I just had to come see you,” Brie said. She closed the door and locked it. He got up and came over to her.
“What's wrong beautiful?” Marco asked.
“I just couldn't concentrate at work, all I could think about is you and how much I want you,” Brie said.
“Oh baby,” Marco said. He crushed his mouth to hers in a deep kiss as he pushed the button closing the windows in his office. He lifted her up against the door.
“Marco, I need you so bad,” Brie said.
“I got you baby, I'll give you what you need because I need you just as much,” Marco said. He removed her clothes and his and he reached down and felt her wetness. He slammed into her body and she held onto him as he went fast and hard. She slid up and down the door with every thrust.
“You okay baby,” Marco said.
“Oh god yes, it feels so good, I need it!” Brie said.
“I love how you feel around me, baby, so good,” Marco said.
“More, Marco, I need more!” Brie said. He moved from the door and sank to the floor and pulled out and turned her around on her hands and knees and slammed into her body and pounded her wetness and held her hips.
“Oh, baby I love you so much!” Marco said.
“I love you Marco!” Brie said.
“Baby come for me, I need to come, you come with me now!” Marco said.
“Marco!” Brie said. She cried out as she came around him. She felt some of it running down her leg. He came releasing inside her. He sat back holding her against him.
“Oh god baby, I love you so much,” Marco said.
“I love you too, Marco, can we go home, I need you again,” Brie said.
“Oh god baby,” Marco said. She felt him hardening again inside her.
“Mmm I think you want more,” Brie said.
“I can't control myself around you,” Marco said.
“Babe, my hormones are out of control, I can't stop wanting you inside me,” Brie said.
“I can't stop wanting you either, let's go baby,” Marco said.
“Fuck me first,” Brie said. He kissed her neck as he began moving within her. She bounced on top of him and they came together. They got up and got dressed and he sent a message to his VP that he was heading home as she called her COO to let her know she was in charge for the rest of the day and they went home and locked up the house and were in each other's arms as their clothes went flying and they were making love all over the house. They collapsed on the bed in their bedroom.
“Seven times while we were home and twice at my office, you were not kidding about wanting me all the time,” Marco said.
“I know, I read that while pregnant, a women's hormones go into overdrive,” Brie said.
“Wow, so this is going to happen every day,” Marco said.
“And night, so don't complain,” Brie said.
“I'm not but we will be exhausted,” Marco said.
“I guess we could get mad at each other and find an excuse to separate,” Brie said.
“Nope not happening,” Marco said.
“Then come here sexy man,” Brie said. He went into her arms and they made love again before falling asleep in each other's arms.

Chapter 13

Two weeks later, Marco went over to his sister's house. He went in and saw Trisha sitting on the couch on her phone.
“Yeah I know, I'll talk to you later bye,” Trisha said. She hung up and smiled at him.
“What's up bro?” Trisha asked. Her phone beeped.
“If that's Brie, you haven't seen me,” Marco said. She nodded and sent a text and looked at him.
“What's going on,” Trisha said.
“Her hormones are out of control, she wants it all the time, I can't escape her, I love her more than anything but I need a break, I'm hurting from the waist down,” Marco said.
“Oh boy,” Trisha said.
“Yeah, I need a break, I'm almost to the point of telling her I have to go on a business trip,” Marco said.
“Don't lie to her, bro,” Trisha said.
“I just don't want to upset her,” Marco said.
“I know, bro, have you tried to tell her you want to take a break,” Trisha said.
“Lots of times, but she seduces me or gives me the puppy dog look or cries because she thinks I don't want her anymore and I give into her to prove to her that I do,” Marco said.
“Okay let's go,” Trisha said.
“Sis,” Marco said.
“No, I'll talk to her,” Trisha said.
“She'll get mad because I came to you,” Marco said.
“No she won't, I won't let her,” Trisha said. They went back to his house and walked in. Brie came in from the kitchen in her robe.
“There you are, hey sis,” Brie said.
“Hey sis, let's have a talk,” Trisha said. They went into the living room and sat down.
“What's going on?” Brie asked.
“Okay, I know everything that's going on, how you guys are going at it like rabbits for the past two weeks,” Trisha said.
“Marco,” Brie said.
“Brie, don't get mad at him, he came to visit and I could tell something was up so I asked him about it,” Trisha said.
“What,” Brie said.
“I know your hormones are going crazy and you want him 24/7 but you guys need to take a break, Marco is in pain, he's hurting from the waist down, aren't you?” Trisha asked.
“I'm hurting because of my need for him,” Brie said.
“His pain is real, not sexual,” Trisha said.
“Marco, oh babe why didn't you tell me?” Brie asked.
“I've tried so many times but you keep wanting it and get upset thinking I don't wan t you anymore when I want to stop but that's far from the truth, I want you 24/7 but there is a need to have a break as well,” Marco said.
“Oh god I'm so sorry, I won't do it again, how about you just go stay with your sister to get your break,” Brie said. She stormed off upstairs. Marco looked at his sister.
“She does this too and I go after her and we go at it,” Marco said.
“I'll go up and talk with her,” Trisha said.
“No sis, just leave it, I'll sleep on the couch but I'm not leaving my home,” Marco said. Trisha nodded and hugged him and left. Marco went into the kitchen and began making dinner.

Chapter 14

Brie came downstairs and walked into the kitchen and saw him cooking. She went over and hugged him from behind and rested her head on his back. He covered her arms and hands with his.
“I'm so sorry, please don't leave me,” Brie said.
“Baby I'm not going anywhere, okay,” Marco said.
“I just can't control my hormones and I want you all the time and I can't stop wanting you,” Brie said.
“I know baby, I don't want you to ever think that I don't want you anymore because I want you more than anything in the world, you are everything to me, you and our baby,” Marco said.
“I can't live without you,” Brie said.
“I can't either baby, you are stuck with me,” Marco said.
“You are right about us needing a break from sex,” Brie said.
“Yeah baby, but that doesn't mean I don't want to hold you because I do, I can't sleep without you in my arms,” Marco said.
“I can't sleep without being in them,” Brie said.
“I love you baby so much,” Marco said.
“I love you too,” Brie said. He fixed their plates and they sat and ate and he cleaned up the kitchen and they went upstairs and took a shower together and they got dressed for bed and got into bed and cuddled up together and went to sleep holding each other.
The next day, Brie was at her office working when there was a knock at the door. She looked up and saw someone she didn't expect to see.
“Lance?” Brie asked.
“Hi Brie, how are you doing?” Lance asked.
“I'm doing good actually, what are you doing here?” Brie asked.
“I heard about what happened to your ex and what he did, I'm glad you are okay,” Lance said.
“Thank you, I'm just glad he's not going to bother me again,” Brie said.
“I also wanted to say I'm sorry for everything,” Lance said.
“Oh it's fine,” Brie said.
“Is there a chance we can pick up where we left off, I really want to go out with you again,” Lance said.
“Lance, I'm sorry but it's too late, I have a boyfriend now, my ex tried to chase him off but it didn't happen, my boyfriend didn't run away,” Brie said.
“Like I did, you can say it, I ran away because of your ex,” Lance said.
“I wasn't going to but thanks for saying it, I'm also pregnant with my boyfriend's child,” Brie said.
“How long have you guys been together?” Lance asked.
“Eight weeks,” Brie said.
“How far along?” Lance asked.
“The same,” Brie said.
“You got pregnant the first night you got together with him,” Lance said.
“Well I did grow up with him, his sister is my best friend,” Brie said.
“Trisha?” Lance asked.
“Yes, her brother, Marco, he's my boyfriend and the father of my baby,” Brie said.
“Wow, congratulations,” Lance said.
“Thank you, I'm sorry for everything, I hope you find that special someone,” Brie said.
“Actually, is Trisha dating anyone?” Lance asked.
“No I'm not, Lance, are you wanting to go out with me?” Trisha asked.
“Well yes I do,” Lance said.
“Let's go have coffee to start with,” Trisha said. Lance left with her. Brie went back to work.

Chapter 15

Brie finished up and headed out. She went to Marco's office and knocked on the door. He looked up and smiled and got up and came over to her.
“There's my gorgeous girlfriend,” Marco said. He cupped her face in his hands and kissed her tenderly.
“My sexy man,” Brie said.
“I heard you had a visitor today,” Marco said.
“Yeah the last guy asshole chased off,” Brie said.
“Wanted another chance now that everyone knows asshole is dead,” Marco said.
“Yeah but I set him straight and I'm guessing you spoke to your sister,” Brie said.
“Yeah, she kicked his ass,” Marco said.
“What?” Brie said.
“He only went out with her to make you jealous in hopes of getting you back,” Marco said.
“Oh geez,” Brie said.
“She told him that if he came near you or does anything, she knows people who would take him out,” Marco said.
“She is going to end up in prison in her efforts to help me,” Brie said.
“I told her that but she said you are worth it,” Marco said.
“I just wanted to come tell you about the visitor I had, I'm heading home to rest,” Brie said.
“You know what baby, I'm going with you,” Marco said. They heard voices outside the office and a woman came in with a baby in her arms.
“Marco!” she said.
“What are you doing here, Emma?” Marco asked.
“We have to talk about your daughter,” Emma said.
“What are you talking about, she's not mine, I never slept with you,” Marco said.
“Yes you did, remember the night we went out on our fourth date, we came back to your place and we ended up in bed,” Emma said.
“No I don't recall that, because we never made it to a fourth date because you had the one night stand,” Marco said.
“Marco?” Brie asked.
“It's not true, Brie, I never slept with her,” Marco said.
“Stop lying, I did a DNA test, they ran it three times and no I didn't fix it, you can call and check yourself, she's not his, I never slept with anyone else,” Emma said.
“Marco please tell me the truth,” Brie said.
“Brie,” Marco said.
“It's true isn't it, you lied about sleeping with her, you told me you dated her for two weeks and never got to the point of sex yet because you still were getting to know each other,” Brie said.
“Brie, I'm sorry,” Marco said.
“I can't believe you! I gave myself to you! I'm having your child! You lied to me! You son of a bitch!” Brie said. She slapped him across the face and went out the door. Marco looked at Emma.
“I'm sorry, Marco, I didn't mean to cause that, I just wanted to tell you about her and we can have joint custody, I didn't come to get you back, I just wanted you to know about her,” Emma said.
“We are going to get another test done and I will watch it done and then I will see about joint custody if she's mine, and then I will have to figure out how to win back Brie,” Marco said. Emma nodded and they went to the hospital for the test and Marco paid to rush it. They sat there waiting for the results.
“Marco,” Emma said.
“What,” Marco said.
“I wanted to tell you that I've been seeing this guy for a couple of months, he wants to be her father, but I wanted you to know about her and he agreed it was the right thing to do,” Emma said.
“I hope he makes you happy and takes care of her,” Marco said. The doctor came back with the results. Marco opened them and looked at her and the baby.
“I guess you're right,” Marco said.
“We will come up with an agreement on custody,” Emma said.
“Just keep her during the week and I'll have weekends,” Marco said.
“That's fine,” Emma said. Marco went home and walked in and saw Brie's stuff gone. He saw her key on the counter. He sank down on the couch.

Chapter 16

Marco was lying on the couch staring at the ceiling. He got up and went out back and sat on a lounge chair and just stared at the water in the pool. He heard the front door open and close. He didn't move from the chair. Trisha came out and sat down beside him.
“Go ahead, yell, hit me, scream at me for breaking your best friend's heart again,” Marco said.
“I can't do that because I know you are already hurting, how are you bro,” Trisha said.
“I'm broken inside,” Marco said.
“The baby?” Trisha asked.
“She's mine, we are doing joint custody, she's with Emma doing the week and I have her on weekends,” Marco said.
“She doesn't want you back?” Trisha asked.
“No, she's seeing a guy who wants her and the baby, he was glad she was going to tell me about the baby being mine,” Marco said.
“So I have a niece,” Trisha said.
“Yeah,” Marco said.
“If you need anything, just tell me,” Trisha said.
“I saw Brie moved out,” Marco said.
“Yeah, bro, but I don't know where she went, she didn't tell me because she figured you would get it out of me,” Trisha said. They heard the front door open and close and Daniel came out.
“Hi baby girl, hi son,” Daniel said.
“Hi Daddy,” Trisha said.
“I guess you know,” Marco said.
“Yeah, son, I know,” Daniel said.
“I lost the love of my life,” Marco said. Trisha hugged her brother. Daniel hugged them.
“I'm here for you, son,” Daniel said.
“We both are,” Trisha said. They left awhile later. Marco sat there for awhile and got up and went to the kitchen and got something to eat. The doorbell rang. He opened it and saw a guy standing there with an envelope. He handed it to him and left. Marco closed the door and opened the envelope and saw the contents. Brie filed for sole custody of their baby and gave him no visitation and even got a restraining order against him. He called his dad and sister and told them. They came over with Sam, Nate, Kristen, Lucy, Greg, Amy, Ben, and Carrie. Sam looked over the papers. He looked at everyone.
“I think she went too far with these,” Sam said.
“Yeah she did,” Nate said.
“Wait a minute here, it says she got this because she fears for her life, she thinks Marco would hit her again,” Sam said.
“I would never do that to her,” Marco said.
“He would never hit a woman,” Trisha said.
“How did you get them?” Sam asked.
“A guy delivered them,” Marco said. Trisha got out her phone and flipped through them and found a picture.
“Bro, was it him?” Trisha asked. Marco looked at the picture. His eyes widened.
“That's him,” Marco said.
“Son of a bitch, that's Lance, I'm calling the guys,” Trisha said. She went to make phone calls.
“Oh my god,” Marco said.
“He did these papers so you wouldn't go to her, that you would have to stay away from her,” Ben said.
“So he could be with her again,” Amy said.
“But where is she?” Lucy asked.
“Grandma and Grandpa's?” Nate asked.
“Probably not, because if she hate me, she wouldn't go there where all the memories are,” Marco said.
“We have to find her,” Trisha said.
“Did you call the guys?” Lucy asked.
“Yep, they are mobilizing,” Trisha said.
“He's so dead,” Nate said.
“Nathan!” Sam said.
“I'm sorry Dad, but he's gone too far,” Nate said.
“Hey guys, Dana just texted me, she said Brie is at the office,” Trisha said.
“Okay, let's go, Marco, can you watch Carrie?” Amy asked.
“Sure can,” Marco said. Everyone left except Daniel who stayed with Marco and Carrie.

Chapter 17

Brie was in her office doing some work when she looked up and saw her family come in the door. Amy sat papers down on her desk. Brie looked through them.
“Tell us this isn't true, sis,” Amy said.
“Did you file for sole custody, no visitation for my brother, and issue a restraining order against my brother because you fear for your life because he hits you??” Trisha asked.
“Oh god no I would never do that,” Brie said.
“Boys, we have some hunting to do,” Ben said. Ben, Sam, Nate, and Greg left. Brie looked at her sisters.
“What's going on?” Brie asked.
“Your ex struck again,” Trisha said.
“He delivered those papers to Marco,” Amy said.
“That son of a bitch,” Brie said.
“I know Marco would never abuse you,” Trisha said.
“No, he wouldn't, he treated me like a queen,” Brie said.
“I know he lied to you but it was before you guys were together,” Trisha said.
“I know, Trish, I was going back after I got done here,” Brie said.
“The baby is his, they are doing joint custody,” Amy said.
“He will have her on the weekends, Emma never wanted Marco back, she just wanted him to know about the baby being his, she's with a guy who wants to be a father to the baby as well,” Trisha said.
“Brie, you know he loves you so much, he may have lied but it was the past and you are the present and future,” Lucy said.
“I know that now, I was up all night thinking about it all,” Brie said.
“Let's get you home to your man,” Amy said.
“Yes I need him,” Brie said. They went to the house and walked in and Marco looked up and saw her and got up and came over to her and she went into his arms. Lucy and Amy put her bags down.
“I'm so sorry, baby, I love you so much,” Marco said.
“I love you too, no more lies, okay,” Brie said.
“I'm an open book, baby,” Marco said.
“Good, the guys went to find that jackass,” Brie said.
“Found him!” Ben said. They came in the house dragging Lance in.
“Brie help me,” Lance said.
“You deserve what you get, asshole, how dare you give Marco fake custody papers and and restraining order, I would never do that, Marco would never hit a woman but he would hit you, right babe?” Brie said.
“You bet,” Marco said. Marco went over and punched him out.
“Marco, it's your call,” Sam said.
“Call the cops, he broke some kind of law right?” Marco said.
“Yes he did,” Amy said. They called the cops and they came and took their statements. Marco handed them the papers and they looked at them.
“And you didn't have these done?” Detective Frank Burris asked.
“No I didn't, I would never keep Marco from his child and Marco would never hit a woman,” Brie said.
“He's my son and I taught him that,” Daniel said.
“These look real to me, I need to see your signature ma'am,” Detective Frank Burris said. Brie got some paperwork out and they compared the signatures.
“He signed your name, they don't look the same at all,” Detective Frank Burris said.
“I hope you keep him locked up,” Brie said.
“We should not have a problem with that,” Detective Frank Burris said. They took Lance out the door. Brie hugged Marco.

Chapter 18

Three months later, Brie and Marco were stronger than ever. Lance was sent to prison for five years as they found out he had done the same thing with his previous girlfriends. Once they heard he was in jail, they came forward and supplied evidence of the things he did to them. They also found drugs in his apartment. Being a first offender for drugs, he got four years for drug possession and a year for forgery and fraud. Brie was enjoying her pregnancy. Marco loved laying with her in bed rubbing her expanding stomach. She was five months along and they would learn the gender soon. They decided to find out what it was so they could get everything needed before the baby came. She was sitting at her desk at work. There was a knock at the door. She looked up and didn't expect to see the person standing there.
“Chris?” Brie asked.
“Hi Brie, how are you?” Chris asked.
“I'm doing good, what are you doing here?” Brie asked.
“I just got back into town from being overseas for my job and I heard about your ex,” Chris said.
“Oh you mean the one who ran you off,” Brie said.
“I'm sorry about that, he blackmailed me,” Chris said.
“What do you mean?” Brie asked.
“He found out something my father did and used it against me because he somehow knew I would do anything for my dad,” Chris said.
“Oh,” Brie said.
“I'm sorry I let him do that but if it came out, my family would have been destroyed,” Chris said.
“What did your father do?” Brie asked.
“Cheated on my mom, for four months,” Chris said.
“Oh my,” Brie said.
“He told my mom and she forgave him, I just didn't want her hearing it from someone else, it had to come from my dad,” Chris said.
“Oh I'm glad it all worked out,” Brie said.
“So what have you been up to?” Chris asked.
“Well after my ex chased off the next guy I dated, I was done with guys until Trisha's brother came back to town and he and I got together and he didn't run away when my ex tried to get him to, I'm five months pregnant with his child, we are very happy and in love,” Brie said.
“I'm happy for you, Brie, I just wanted to come by and apologize for leaving you like that,” Chris said.
“You just wanted to protect your family,” Brie said.
“I wish I could have just taken him out,” Chris said.
“He wasn't worth it,” Brie said.
“I wish you all the best, congratulations on the baby and finding the love of your life,” Chris said.
“Yours is out there somewhere,” Brie said.
“Yeah I hope to find her,” Chris said.
“Hey sis, what's up?” Trisha asked. Chris looked at Trisha who looked at her.
“Trisha, this is Chris Thompson, I dated him before Lance,” Brie said.
“Uh hi,” Chris said.
“Hi there,” Trisha said.
“You guys go,” Brie said.
“What,” Trisha said.
“What,” Chris said.
“I see how you guys are looking at each other, go have a coffee and talk,” Brie said.
“Shall we?” Chris asked.
“Yeah,” Trisha said. They left and Brie went back to work.

Chapter 19

Trisha and Chris were sitting in the coffee shop down the street from Brie's office.
“So Chris, one question I have to ask you first,” Trisha said.
“Okay go for it,” Chris said.
“What was your first thought when you saw me?” Trisha asked.
“That you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen,” Chris said.
“More than Brie?” Trisha asked.
“Well she is beautiful but she found the love of her life in your brother, it's time for me to find mine,” Chris said.
“Do you think it's me?” Trisha asked.
“Could be,” Chris said.
“You don't want to win Brie back, do you?” Trisha asked.
“Even if I wanted to, I couldn't, I messed that up by leaving like I did, we weren't together long enough to develop deep feelings for each other, I see her as a friend more than anything else,” Chris said.
“So if we decided to see where this goes, you wouldn't use me to win her back,” Trisha said.
“No, Trisha, I would never use a woman like that,” Chris said.
“So you truly want to see what happens,” Trisha said.
“Yes I do, I want to have this chance with you, I want to see where things go,” Chris said. Trisha smiled and they talked about anything.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Brie finished up and got her stuff and went out the door and went to Marco's office and knocked on the door. He looked up and smiled.
“Hey gorgeous,” Marco said.
“Hey handsome,” Brie said.
“Done for the day?” Marco asked.
“Yeah, I'm exhausted,” Brie said.
“I should be done in a few minutes,” Marco said.
“Okay babe,” Brie said.
“How was your day?” Marco asked.
“It was fine, an ex showed up,” Brie said.
“Another one?” Marco asked.
“Yeah he explained why he ran, Trevor was blackmailing him over something his father did and Chris wanted to protect his family so he gave in,” Brie said.
“Oh so he wants you back?” Marco asked.
“No, he's actually out with your sister,” Brie said.
“Not again,” Marco said.
“I think this time it could work out,” Brie said.
“You think?” Marco asked.
“I hope so,” Brie said.
“And if it doesn't,” Marco asked.
“Your sister can handle it and we will take care of it together because we are stronger than ever,” Brie said. He got up and came over to her and took her in his arms and kissed her deeply.
“You bet we are, I'm never letting you go,” Marco said. They sat down on the couch in his office and he rubbed her expanding stomach and kissed it and kissed her and buried his face in her neck.
“Marco,” Brie said.
“Hmmm?” Marco asked.
“We have company,” Brie said. He pulled back and saw his sister and a guy standing there.
“Chris?” Marco asked.
“Marco?” Chris asked.
“You guys know each other?” Brie asked.
“Yeah, we met two years ago when I was on a business trip in Miami,” Marco said.
“I was there for business as well,” Chris said.
“I guess you didn't know that Marco is my brother,” Trisha said.
“Now it makes sense, he told me he had a sister named Trish,” Chris said.
“That's me,” Trisha said.
“He also talked about his feelings for her best friend,” Chris said.
“That's me,” Brie said.
“Wow, sorry man, I didn't know the connection between all of you,” Chris said.
“Now you do, so you and my sister are what exactly?” Marco asked.
“We are seeing where this goes,” Trisha said.
“He's not using you to get to my girl?” Marco asked.
“No I'm not, I would never do that to a woman, I know things are completely over between Brie and I and that there is no going back, I messed up by leaving and giving into the blackmail by her ex so I am completely moving on and I believe Trish can help me,” Chris said.
“I hope so,” Marco said. Trisha and Chris came and sat down and they all talked about things.

Chapter 20

Two weeks later, things between Trisha and Chris became official. He met Daniel and they got along great. Marco and Brie often doubled dated with them. Chris assured Marco that he was completely over Brie and was totally into Trisha. He told him that he wasn't a threat to their relationship. They became best friends as well. Marco and Brie went to their doctor's appointment and found out the gender of their baby.
“You guys ready to find out what you are having?” Dr. Travis asked.
“Yes we are,” Brie said.
“Yes we are,” Marco said. The doctor got everything going and they watched the screen as the picture came on and they saw their baby.
“Our baby, Marco,” Brie said.
“Our baby,” Marco said. He smiled and kissed her forehead.
“Okay, looks like you will have a mini Marco,” Dr. Travis said.
“A boy?” Brie asked.
“We're having a boy!” Marco said.
“Yes it's a boy,” Dr. Travis said.
“Oh my goodness,” Brie said.
“Oh baby I love you so much,” Marco said. He kissed her softly and rested his forehead against hers.
“I love you too,” Brie said. They got her cleaned up and she got dressed and made the next appointment and left and stopped and got stuff for their family gender reveal. They got home and got everything ready. The family came over and sat down.
“So tell us the gender!” Trisha said.
“Trish, don't rush them,” Chris said.
“Sorry I'm just excited to find out if I'm having a nephew or niece,” Trisha said. Brie passed out small boxes to Trisha, Chris, Lucy, Greg, Nate, Kristen, Amy, and Ben. She handed an envelope to Daniel and Sam. They all opened up the boxes and envelopes and they squealed.
“Wow,” Chris said.
“Wow,” Kristen said.
“Wow,” Greg said.
“Wow,” Nate said.
“Wow,” Lucy said.
“Wow,” Trisha said.
“Wow,” Ben said.
“Wow,” Amy said.
“Wow,” Carrie said.
“My god,” Sam said.
“A grandson,” Daniel said.
“Yes, it's a boy,” Marco said.
“What do you think?” Brie said.
“Can't wait to meet our nephew!” Amy said.
“Yeah,” Ben said.
“I can't wait to meet my cousin!” Carrie said.
“My nephew,” Trisha said.
“I'm so happy for you guys,” Lucy said.
“I can't wait,” Nate said.
“Congratulations guys,” Greg said.
“It's amazing,” Kristen said.
“Happy for you both,” Chris said.
“Thank you all,” Brie said.
“Let me know if you guys need help with the nursery,” Ben said.
“Yeah,” Nate said.
“We will let you know once she decides on how it will look,” Marco said.
Three weeks later, Brie was in her office working when Trisha came in crying.
“Trish, what's wrong?” Brie asked.
“Did you know?” Trisha asked.
“Know what?” Brie asked.
“The truth about Chris,” Trisha said.
“What about Chris?” Brie asked.
“Don't act like you don't know,” Trisha said.
“What am I suppose to know, Trisha, remember that he and I didn't date very long for me to learn everything about him, so tell me what is going on?” Brie asked.
“That he's the Crown Prince of Sweden,” Trisha said.
“He's what!” Brie said.
“You didn't know?!” Trisha said.
“No I didn't know, I know he worked overseas but I did not know he was a prince,” Brie said.
“He told me last night, he had to leave to go back to Sweden today, he's going to tell his parents about me,” Trisha said.
“Oh god, sis, I hope they accept you and that he doesn't have an arranged marriage to someone else, I don't want your heart broken,” Brie said.
“I don't know why he couldn't tell me in the beginning,” Trisha said.
“Sis, maybe it wasn't easy for him to tell you, maybe he wanted to make sure you were with him for him and not because he's a prince,” Brie said.
“Oh right, I want to be with him so badly, I've never felt this way about a guy before, I can picture a future with him,” Trisha said.
“And now that future could be in Sweden,” Brie said.
“Do you think his parents will accept me?” Trisha asked.
“I'm not sure, I don't know what their policy is, have you guys said I love yous yet?” Brie asked.
“Yeah we did,” Trisha said.
“Then there you go, if he loves you, he will fight for you,” Brie said.
“I hope so,” Trisha said. Brie got up and hugged her.

Chapter 21

Three days later, Brie was resting at home on the couch when Marco came in the door.
“Hey gorgeous,” Marco said.
“Hey sexy man,” Brie said.
“Oh baby,” Marco said.
“Sorry baby, I'm exhausted, your son is wearing me out quickly,” Brie said. Marco sat down beside her and rubbed her stomach.
“Hey little guy, take it easy on Mommy, okay, she needs to get ahead of things before she has you,” Marco said. He kissed her stomach. They heard the front door open and close. Trisha came in.
“Guys, I need you,” Trisha said.
“What's wrong?” Brie asked.
“Chris called me, he's coming back and his parents want to meet me, I need you guys with me,” Trisha said.
“Sis, I wish that was possible but Brie has been getting tired more lately, she needs to rest when she's not at work, she's six months pregnant with your nephew,” Marco said.
“I'm sorry sis,” Brie said.
“I figured as much so I told them to meet me here,” Trisha said.
“What!” Brie said.
“Sis!” Marco said.
“I'm sorry but I can't do it alone,” Trisha said.
“Okay so if we are expecting a royal visit, we should look sophisticated and elegant,” Brie said.
“Chris said his parents were laid back, a simple dress would be fine,” Trisha said.
“And what about me?” Marco asked.
“Dress shirt and slacks, your work attire would be fine,” Trisha said.
“And when are they coming?” Brie asked.
“Soon, I'm wearing this,” Trisha said.
“I'll just wear this then,” Marco said.
“I'll go change,” Brie said. She went upstairs and changed and came downstairs and smiled at them.
“Beautiful,” Marco said. The doorbell rang. Trisha got nervous. Marco got the door.
“Hi Marco,” Chris said.
“Your Royal Highness,” Marco said.
“No need for that, Marco, just Chris is fine,” Chris said. Marco let them inside the house.
“Mom, Dad, this is my good friend, Marco Walker,” Chris said.
“Nice to meet you, Marco,” Isabelle said.
“Nice to meet you,” Carl said. They walked into the living room where Brie was sitting on the couch. Trisha had disappeared.
“Oh dear,” Carl said.
“This is Trisha?” Isabelle asked.
“You got her pregnant?” Carl asked.
“Oh son, you must get married at once,” Isabelle said.
“Excuse me, I'm sorry, I'm not......” Brie started to say.
“You most certainly are marrying my son, I will not let my grandchild be born without his or her parents married,” Isabelle said.
“Mom,” Chris said.
“Son, listen to your mother, go propose to her right now,” Carl said.
“Hey everyone please stop,” Brie said. Trisha came into the room and looked at them.
“What's going on?” Trisha asked.
“Your majesties,” Marco said.
“Chris, go do it right now,” Carl said. Chris shook his head and walked over to Trisha and kissed her softly and pulled her close.
“Christopher!” Isabelle said.
“Son what are you doing,” Carl said.
“He's trying to tell you that she is Trisha, not me,” Brie said.
“Trisha is my sister, this is her best friend, Brie, who is my girlfriend and having my baby,” Marco said.
“I'm Trisha Walker,” Trisha said.
“Mom, Dad,” Chris said.
“We are so sorry, she was alone in here and we thought she was your girlfriend,” Isabelle said.
“Brie tried to tell you but you kept interrupting her,” Chris said.
“We do apologize for the misunderstanding, we should have waited for introductions,” Carl said.
“Yes Dad, I was going to introduce you to Brie and explain who she was,” Chris said.
“We are so sorry for thinking you were Trisha,” Isabelle said.
“It's fine, now you know who is who,” Brie said.
“Let's have a seat and get to know the young lady who has captured our son's heart,” Carl said. They all sat down to talk and get to know each other. Marco sat with Brie as they watched Trisha speak with the king and queen.

Chapter 22

Three days later, the king and queen headed back to Sweden. They approved of Trisha and Chris's relationship and gave Chris permission to remain there with Trisha until it was time for him to take over as King.
“I'm so happy they approve of me,” Trisha said.
“Me too, I can't believe they thought I was you, your brother was not happy, I could see how mad he was getting,” Brie said.
“I know and they apologized so many times, “ Trisha said.
“I think they want grandchildren soon,” Brie said.
“Chris and I are still in the dating phase,” Trisha said.
“Your brother and I skipped that part,” Brie said.
“But you guys have known each other forever,” Trisha said.
“I know,” Brie said. The front door opened and closed. Marco and Chris came in.
“Hey gorgeous, hey sis,” Marco said.
“Hey beautiful, hey Brie,” Chris said.
“Hey guys,” Brie said.
“Hey bro, hey handsome,” Trisha said. Marco leaned down and kissed her softly on her forehead and sat down and rubbed her stomach. Chris kissed Trisha and sat down.
Two months later, Brie was at the office getting things settled for her COO to cover for her while she was out on maternity leave. She had Dana take everything needed to her COO. Trisha came in.
“It's time,” Trisha said.
“Time for what?” Brie asked.
“Chris got a call from his father, he's stepping down and wants Chris to take the throne next week,” Trisha said.
“Wow, that's great for Chris,” Brie said.
“They want me and Chris to marry before he does, I would become queen,” Trisha said.
“Is that allowed since you aren't Royal blood,” Brie said.
“They don't go by that, the queen wasn't royal by blood either,” Trisha said.
“Are you going to do it?” Brie asked.
“I need to talk with Dad and Marco before I decide, I have until Friday,” Trisha said.
“Let's go,” Brie said. They went to Marco's office and knocked on the door and went in and closed it. They sat down.
“What brings my gorgeous girl and beautiful sister to my office?” Marco asked.
“Family meeting,” Trisha said. Daniel came in and closed the door and kissed Trisha on her forehead and the same with Brie and sat down.
“What's up?” Daniel asked.
“Chris is returning to Sweden next week to take the throne, his father is stepping down,” Trisha said.
“So soon?” Marco asked.
“I think there is a health issue,” Trisha said.
“Okay so that's all?” Daniel asked.
“No he wants me to go with him, his parents want us to get married before he takes the throne,” Trisha said.
“So you would become queen,” Marco said.
“Yes,” Trisha said.
“She wanted to talk to you both before making the decision, she has until Friday,” Brie said.
“Sis, follow your heart,” Marco said.
“If he's the one, if you can't imagine your life without him, then go for it, you have my support, baby girl,” Daniel said.
“Really?” Trisha said.
“You have my support as well,” Marco said.
“Ouch,” Brie said.
“Baby?” Marco said.
“Just a kick, your nephew supports you as well,” Brie said.
“If I go, I'll miss the birth,” Trisha said
“I'll have it recorded or I will see if I can facetime you doing the birth,” Marco said.
“Yes we can do that,” Brie said.
“And when we can, we will fly there so you can meet him,” Marco said.
“Have you decided on names?” Daniel asked. Brie and Marco looked at each other.
“We want to name him after you and Sam, Daniel Samuel Walker, Danny for short,” Marco said.
“I'm honored you guys,” Daniel said.
“I'm going to go talk to Chris, I'll let you know what I decided, love you all,” Trisha said. She gave Brie a hug and kissed Marco on his cheek and hugged Daniel and kissed his cheek and went out the door.

Chapter 23

The next day, Brie and Marco got a text from Trisha to meet her at her house. They arrived and knocked on the door. Trisha opened it and let them in.
“What's up, sis?” Marco asked.
“I'm going,” Trisha said.
“You are going to marry Chris and become his queen?” Brie asked.
“Yes, I can't let him go, he's getting everything ready,” Trisha said.
“I just thought of something,” Marco said.
“What bro,” Trisha said.
“If you go over there and they present you as the new queen, they will check your background and find out all about your life and it will lead them to us, the family,” Marco said.
“Marco,” Brie said.
“Bro, it will be okay,” Trisha said.
“I'm just worried about them following us around,” Marco said.
“Babe, it will be okay,” Brie said.
“I hope so, I just worry about how things will effect you and our son, sis, you won't be here to meet your nephew,” Marco said.
“I'll make sure of it,” Trisha said
“Actually we can see if we can FaceTime when I'm in labor and after so you can see him and then when we are able to travel, to come there so you can meet him in person,” Brie said.
“That will work,” Trisha said.
“When's the wedding?” Marco asked.
“Tomorrow, I know it's soon but he's got to be there by Friday and he wants us married before going so we will get married tomorrow, wedding night, pack and go,” Trisha said.
“Need help with anything,” Brie said.
“No, you are to rest,” Trisha said.
“But...” Brie started to say.
“No, sis, you are eight months pregnant with my nephew, do not overdo it,” Trisha said.
“All right,” Brie said.
The next day they were at Daniel's house getting ready.
“You look gorgeous, sis,” Trisha said.
“I look like a whale,” Brie said.
“Nope,” Trisha said.
“You look amazing,” Brie said.
“Thanks sis,” Trisha said.
“You ready?” Brie asked.
“Yeah, I just wish my mom was here,” Trisha said.
“I'm sorry,” Brie said.
“Why are you sorry?” Trisha asked. Brie sat down with tears in her eyes. Trisha sat with her.
“It's my fault she was in the car with my mom, that they were in that wreck,” Brie said.
“Brie, sis, don't blame yourself, you couldn't have known that drunk was out there,” Trisha said.
“They wouldn't have been out there in the first place if I...” Brie said.
“Stop it, Brie, just stop,” Trisha said.
“What's going on,” Daniel said.
“Brie is blaming herself for Mom not being here, Dad, you know why,” Trisha said.
“If it's anyone's fault, Brie, it's mine,” Daniel said.
“Daniel,” Brie said.
“You know how it happened, I started it, it is my fault, mine alone,” Daniel said. Brie closed her eyes and covered her face with her hands.
“Daddy, get Marco,” Trisha said. He nodded and went downstairs. Trisha hugged her.
“Please stay calm, Brie, you are close to giving birth,” Trisha said.
“Brie baby!” Marco said. He came in and knelt down in front of her. She looked at him.
“She's blaming herself for Mom not being here,” Trisha said.
“Hey hey it wasn't your fault, okay, they were in a car accident, they could have been going shopping together like they always did and it still would have happened, stop blaming yourself, you could not have known what would happen, okay, I love you,” Marco said.
“I love you too,” Brie said. She took deep breaths and he rested his forehead against hers.
“Brie?” Trisha asked.
“I'm okay now,” Brie said.
“Let's get things going,” Daniel said.
“I'll get your face done,” Trisha said. She redid Brie's makeup and looked at her and smiled.
“My beautiful sister,” Trisha said.
“It's your day not mine,” Brie said. Marco helped Brie down the stairs and outside where everyone was waiting. She saw a big screen up with Chris's parents smiling.
“Marco?” Brie asked.
“They wanted to see their son get married and couldn't be here in person,” Marco said. They stood at the altar with Chris. Daniel walked his daughter down the aisle to Chris. He kissed her cheek and sat down. The minister began the ceremony. They exchanged vows and rings and pronounced husband and wife. Chris kissed her and they walked up the aisle. Marco and Brie followed and they had a small reception and sent Chris and Trisha off to the hotel for their wedding night. Brie and Marco went home and they took a shower and got ready for bed. They got into bed and he held her close.

Chapter 24

Three weeks later, Brie was home resting in bed. Marco ran to his office to handle last minute work before he's home with her. Lucy and Greg are with her.
“How's married life going for Trish and Chris?” Lucy said.
“She said it's going amazing, she said they had the coronation so she's queen now and the people have accepted her,” Brie said.
“I guess she's upset she won't be here for the birth?” Lucy asked.
“Yeah but we are going to see if we can FaceTime so she can watch,” Brie said.
“Lunch is served my ladies,” Greg said. Greg came in carrying a tray of three sandwiches and chips. He sat it down and gave them sandwiches and chips. They began to eat.
“Greg, you should open a sandwich shop, this is amazing,” Brie said.
“That's what I keep saying, he's an amazing cook,” Lucy said.
“Thank you, my love,” Greg said.
“Greg, I'm glad you are going to be my brother, you make my little sis happy, I'm thankful for you coming into her life,” Brie said.
“Thanks sis, I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with her and have you as a sister,” Greg said.
“I hope Marco plans on asking you soon,” Lucy said.
“I feel like we will just be boyfriend and girlfriend forever, I got pregnant the first night we got together, we've known each other forever, what the hell is he waiting for,” Brie said.
“He better get to it soon,” Lucy said.
“He and I have become friends, we hang out and he's said nothing to me about proposing,” Greg said.
“I thought seeing his sister get married would make him want to,” Brie said.
“Talk to him,” Lucy said.
“I will,” Brie said. She grabbed her stomach. Lucy and Greg moved everything off the bed.
“Sis,” Lucy said.
“I think I need to go to the hospital,” Brie said. Greg and Lucy helped her up and down the stairs and out to the car and they took her to the hospital. Lucy called Marco on the way. They got to the hospital and got her into a room and settled in. Marco came running in.
“Baby,” Marco said.
“Oh Marco, I'm scared,” Brie said.
“It will be okay baby, I'm here,” Marco said. He kissed her forehead and rested his against hers.
“Hey you two,” Dr. Travis said.
“Doc,” Brie said. Dr. Travis checked her over and smiled.
“You are in labor and already dilated at a 6, you are close,” Dr. Travis said.
“Oh god,” Brie said.
“Doc, when it comes time for the birth, can we FaceTime my sister, she is her best friend and wanted to be here for the birth but she's out of the country,” Marco said.
“She's the new queen of Sweden,” Brie said.
“I will allow it since she's royalty now,” Dr. Travis said.
A couple hours later, Marco was helping her through contractions.
“It's time you two,” Dr. Travis said. Marco called Trisha on FaceTime.
“Hey bro!” Trisha said.
“It's time sis!” Marco said.
“Yes, so happy!” Trisha said.
“Chris with you?” Marco asked.
“Hey bro!” Chris said.
“It is time to meet our nephew!” Trisha said.
“Hey sis hey bro!” Brie said.
“Hey sis, you are strong and can do this,” Trisha said.
“I know I can,” Brie said. The doctor tells her to get ready to push. Brie grabs Marco's free hand and both him and Trisha are encouraging her and after a few pushes, they hear a little cry. Dr. Travis laid the baby on Brie's chest.
“There's your baby boy,” Dr. Travis said.
“He's so beautiful,” Brie said.
“My son, our son,” Marco said. He lets his sister and Chris get a view of the baby.
“He's so handsome,” Trisha said.
“Oh god!” Brie said.
“Brie baby,” Marco said.
“I feel the need to push again,” Brie said.
“Doc!” Marco said.
“What's happening!” Trisha said. Dr. Travis checked her and looked at them.
“I believe there is another baby,” Dr. Travis said.
“What!” Brie said.
“What,” Trisha said.
“Oh baby,” Marco said. Brie grabbed his hand and began pushing. The nurses rushed to get things ready and another bed was brought in. After a few pushes, Dr. Travis stood up with a baby.
“It's a girl, she must have been hiding behind her brother,” Dr. Travis said.
“We have a niece!” Chris said.
“Oh my goodness!” Trisha said.
“Oh god baby!” Marco said. Dr. Travis laid the baby on Brie's chest. Brie cried softly and looked at Marco.
“We have a baby girl too, a daughter,” Brie said.
“She's a miracle,” Marco said. He kissed Brie's forehead and the nurse got the baby girl cleaned up as well as their son. They got Brie cleaned up and taken care of and laid the babies in Brie's arms and Marco settled next to her and gazed at his family. He kissed Brie softly as they watched the babies. Marco talked more with his sister and hung up.


Chapter 25

Brie was resting while Marco was gazing at the babies in the portable bed in the room. Sam, Daniel, Nate, and Kristen came in.
“Son?” Daniel asked.
“Surprise, we had twins,” Marco said.
“What?” Nate said.
“Twins?” Sam asked.
“They are so beautiful,” Kristen said.
“Hey Daddy, bro, sis, Daniel,” Brie said.
“Oh sweetheart,” Sam said. Sam hugged her close. Daniel kissed her forehead. Nate kissed her cheek. Kristen hugged her.
“Names?” Nate asked.
“For him, Daniel Samuel Walker, Danny for short,” Brie said.
“Oh baby girl,” Sam said. He hugged her. She rested against him.
“What is her name going to be?” Daniel asked.
“Only name I can think of, in honor of our mothers, Mary Michelle Walker,” Brie said.
“It's beautiful,” Nate said.
“Baby girl, Michelle Mary Walker sounds better though,” Sam said.
“I like the original, Sam, my name is first for the boy, her mom should be first for our granddaughter,” Daniel said.
“Mary Michelle Walker it is,” Marco said.
“I like it too,” Sam said. Lucy, Greg, Ben, Amy, and Carrie came in. They looked in the bed.
“You aren't seeing things, it's twins, baby girl was hiding behind her brother,” Brie said.
“Brother protecting sister already,” Greg said.
“Aunt Brie, what are their names?” Carrie asked.
“His name is Danny, her name is Mary,” Brie said.
“After Mom?” Lucy asked.
“After both moms, Mary Michelle Walker, his is Daniel Samuel Walker,” Nate said.
“Oh sis,” Amy said. They all took turns hugging Brie and Marco. They took turns holding the babies. Carrie sat and Ben helped her hold the babies.
The next day, Brie and Marco were in the hospital room talking and holding the babies when there was a knock at the door. It opened and Emma came in.
“Hi Marco,” Emma said.
“Emma, what are you doing here?” Marco asked.
“I need to talk to both of you, I can't do this anymore,” Emma said.
“What do you mean?” Brie asked.
“Marco, the test was wrong, she's not your daughter, she never was,” Emma said.
“What are you talking about?” Marco asked.
“Someone found out that I was your ex and approached me and offered me money to come back in your life and tell you the baby was yours, you were right, you and I never slept together, I drugged you so you wouldn't remember for sure,” Emma said.
“Who did this?” Marco asked.
“Her name was Isabelle,” Emma said.
“Oh god,” Brie said.
“My sister's mother-in-law,” Marco said.
“The former queen of Sweden,” Emma said.
“Marco, call Trish,” Brie said. He called Trisha and told her what was going on. He hung up.
“She's beyond livid,” Marco said.
“Why did she do this?” Brie asked.
“She knew why you and Chris broke up and wanted to fix it,” Emma said.
“We dated, there was no feelings yet,” Brie said.
“She felt like it was her fault that he left,” Emma said.
“No it was my ex's fault because he ran off any guy I was dating, except Marco,” Brie said.
“I want to confront her, to give her money back to her,” Emma said.
“Why did you take it?” Marco asked.
“I thought I needed it, but then I met Jake, and I didn't need it anymore because he was there for me, he's my forever,” Emma said.
“Okay so here is what we are going to do,” Marco said. He told them his plan. Emma nodded as did Brie.

Chapter 26

Three weeks later, Brie felt well enough to travel so they headed to Sweden to visit Trisha and Chris and for her to meet her niece and nephew and to confront Isabelle. Marco got the money from Emma that Isabelle had given her.
“Baby?” Marco asked.
“Are you sure about this, Marco,” Brie said.
“You know it is not for real, baby, you and I are solid,” Marco said.
“Yeah okay so why haven't you proposed to me, are we going to stay boyfriend and girlfriend forever, do you want to marry me?” Brie asked.
“Oh god baby I do want to marry you, I want it so bad, I just want to plan the perfect night for it, I want it to be special, I've been trying to plan it,” Marco said.
“Marco, it really doesn't matter to me how you do it, how about this, Marco, will you marry me,” Brie said.
“Brie,” Marco said.
“You don't want to,” Brie said.
“Brie baby stop,” Marco said.
“I can't believe this,” Brie said.
“Brie, please I love you,” Marco said.
“No you don't or we would be married by now,” Brie said. They sat quietly as the plane landed in Sweden. They got off the plane and headed to the palace. They arrived and walked in. Trisha ran to them and hugged them.
“I'm so happy you guys are here!” Trisha said.
“Your majesty,” Brie said.
“Stop, you don't do that, you are family,” Trisha said.
“I wish,” Brie said.
“Oh geez, you are!” Marco said.
“Only as the mother of your children!” Brie said.
“You know you are more than that!” Marco said.
“Yeah right,” Brie said.
“What's going on?” Trisha asked.
“It's a long story,” Marco said.
“Sis, I want my own room with the babies,” Brie said.
“Brie, are you kidding me!” Marco said.
“No I'm not, I'm done, Marco,” Brie said. She walked off with the twins in their stroller. Marco just watched her go.
“Bro, what just happened?” Trisha asked.
“I think I just lost her,” Marco said.
“Is this part of the plan?” Trisha whispered.
“I don't think so, sis,” Marco said.
“Marco hello, did Brie come with you?” Isabelle asked.
“Yeah the babies were fussy so she took them to the room,” Marco said.
“Babies?” Isabelle asked.
“My son and my daughter,” Marco said.
“Your daughter?” Isabelle asked.
“Here is your money, Isabelle, Emma sends her regards that she couldn't give it back herself,” Marco said.
“What,” Isabelle said.
“We know about your little plan, Isabelle, trying to split up my brother and Brie so she and Chris could get back together, I'm sorry that it didn't work,” Trisha said.
“Do you even like my sister or do you still want your son with Brie,” Marco said.
“Oh dear, yes I like Trisha, I love her like a daughter, I did that plan before I met Trisha, before she and Chris got together, I saw it didn't work so I just forgot about it and moved on,” Isabelle said.
“So if I were to say that things are over between me and Brie now, you would not try to get your son with her,” Marco said.
“No Marco,” Isabelle said.
“You better not,” Trisha said.
“Trisha, my son loves you, I will not destroy his happiness,” Isabelle said.
“You better not, Mother, I will never forgive you if you did,” Chris said.
“I'm going to go talk to Brie,” Trisha said. She went upstairs. Chris stood with Marco while Isabelle went to check on her husband.
“Hey man, you okay?” Chris asked.
“I don't know,” Marco said. He sat down. Chris sat with him and Marco told him what happened.
“I do have it planned out, but now I'm too late, she's done,” Marco said. Chris put his arm around him. Marco sat there staring at the floor.

Chapter 27

Brie sat in the bedroom with the babies. She sat there thinking of what she did. Trisha came in and saw her crying. She sat next to her.
“You realize it, don't you,” Trisha said.
“Yeah I do, can you get him for me?” Brie asked. Trisha nodded and left the room. Brie cuddled her sleeping son close to her. She gazed at her baby girl.
“I can't let your daddy go, baby girl, no matter what, he's mine forever,” Brie said. She heard footsteps running down the hall and the door opened and Marco stood there. She burst out crying. He came and gently took their son and laid him in the bassinet set up and took Brie in his arms. She sobbed against him.
“It's okay baby, I love you so much,” Marco said.
“I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!” Brie said.
“Shhh baby, it's okay, I love you,” Marco said.
“Oh god Marco, what if I have what new moms get after giving birth,” Brie said.
“Postpartum depression?” Marco asked.
“Yeah,” Brie said.
“Then if you do, I'm not going anywhere, I will be with you every step of the way,” Marco said.
“Oh Marco, I can't lose you!” Brie said. Marco hugged her to him and held her close.
“Baby you will never lose me, I'm yours forever,” Marco said.
“Marco, please let's get married, I want to be your wife,” Brie said.
“You will be my wife, baby, you will be, okay, marry me?” Marco asked.
“God yes!” Brie said. He crushed his mouth to hers in a deep kiss. She held onto him.
“Now I do have a ring but it's back home, I planned to take you to Lubbock, to your grandparents' house and setting up a nice dinner and proposing to you there because that's where we officially started and where we started our family,” Marco said.
“Oh Marco, I'm sorry I ruined that,” Brie said.
“I have a better idea, we get married there,” Marco said.
“Yes!” Brie said. She got into his lap and kissed him deeply.
“I wish I could make love to you but you can't for three more weeks plus we have our babies in here,” Marco said.
“Marco, I went on birth control,” Brie said.
“Why,” Marco said.
“Well the twins are so young and I thought we could wait until they were older like two before we start having more kids, that way we don't have more than one kid under two,” Brie said.
“Oh,” Marco said.
“You don't want me on it, do you,” Brie said.
“Baby, it's your choice, just as long as I don't have to wear a condom,” Marco said.
“I know you hate them, that you want to feel me so that's why I went on the pill,” Brie said.
“Wait, I thought you were allergic?” Marco asked.
“I had Dr. Travis test me, she said I wasn't allergic to the pills,” Brie said.
“I can't wait to marry you and call you my wife and grow our family,” Marco said.
“I can't wait to be Mrs. Marco Walker,” Brie said.
“Brie Walker,” Marco said.
“I can't wait,” Brie said. He smiled and kissed her deeply as they laid on the bed kissing.



Chapter 28

Brie and Marco came downstairs carrying the twins. They saw Isabelle talking with Chris and Trisha.
“Brie, Marco, I apologize for what I tried to do,” Isabelle said.
“Tell me, Isabelle, did you know who I was when you walked into the living room?” Brie asked.
“No, I swear, I never saw a picture of you so I didn't know who you were when I walked into the living room,” Isabelle said.
“Mother promises not to interfere in relationships again, right Mother?” Chris said.
“I promise,” Isabelle said.
“Now may I hold my nephew,” Chris said.
“May I hold my niece?” Trisha asked. Brie let Trisha take Mary while Chris took Danny.
“What are their names?” Isabelle asked.
“This little guy is named after Marco and Trisha's dad and Brie's dad, this is Daniel Samuel Walker,” Chris said.
“And she is named after our mothers, this is Mary Michelle Walker, Mary was Brie's mom and Michelle was ours,” Trisha said.
“They are so precious, I thought you were only having a boy?” Isabelle asked.
“We thought so too but she was hiding behind her brother,” Brie said.
“He's a protector already,” Isabelle said.
“Yes he is,” Marco said.
Three days later, Marco, Brie, and the babies were heading home. Trisha was hugging them all and crying.
“I'll miss you all so much!” Trisha said.
“I know sis, we will let you know when the wedding is,” Marco said.
“I will need my matron of honor,” Brie said.
“What, but I thought you would have Amy or Lucy?” Trisha asked.
“She talked to them last night, they are fine being bridesmaids, they knew she would want you,” Marco said.
“Carrie as the flower girl?” Trisha asked.
“Amy said as soon as she heard I was getting married, she started practicing,” Brie said.
“Marco, who is best man?” Trisha asked.
“Well, Chris, your majesty, would you like the honor of being my best man?” Marco asked.
“I'll be honored,” Chris said.
“Babe, we should get going before the babies wake up,” Brie said.
“Yes we should,” Marco said. They all hugged and Brie and Marco got the babies and headed for the airport and got on the plane back to the states.
“I love you,” Brie said.
“I love you baby more than anything,” Marco said. He kissed her hand and held it as they watched the babies sleep. The plane landed a few hours later and they got off and saw his dad waiting for them.
“There is my son and my soon to be daughter even thought you became my daughter when you two became official,” Daniel said.
“Hi Dad,” Brie said. They hugged. Daniel picked up his grandson and Brie picked up her daughter and Marco got the bags and they went home.

Chapter 29

Three weeks later, they were all in Lubbock for the wedding. Brie was sitting in the master bedroom with Trisha, Kristen, Amy, Lucy, and Carrie.
“Where's the babies?” Brie asked.
“Grandpa Sam and Grandpa Daniel,” Kristen said.
“Dad and Daniel have dates,” Lucy said.
“They do?” Brie asked.
“We heard the brought dates, we haven't been introduced to them yet,” Amy said.
“Amy, Lucy, are you sure you both are okay with me being matron of honor, I think it should be one of you, you both are her sisters,” Trisha said.
“You are our sister too,” Amy said.
“You are my Aunt Trish,” Carrie said.
“You are as much our sister as the three of us being real sisters,” Lucy said.
“I have some news, Chris doesn't know yet,” Trisha said.
“Trisha, if the news is what I think it is, he should be told first,” Brie said.
“Yes,” Lucy said.
“Always tell your man first,” Amy said.
“Mommy, did Daddy know first?” Carrie asked.
“Yes baby he did, I told him first,” Amy said.
“Marco knew before me,” Brie said.
“Yes he did, okay I will tell him first,” Trisha said. She sent him a text and there was a knock at the door and she looked at them and opened it and Chris came it.
“Hello ladies and little lady,” Chris said.
“Trisha has news for you and although we can guess what it is, you should hear the words first,” Brie said.
“Trisha, my queen, what's the news my love,” Chris said.
“We are going to have a baby,” Trisha said.
“What! I'm going to be a father!” Chris said. He hugged her and spun her around and buried his face in her neck.
“I guess he's excited,” Brie said.
“Oh Chris,” Trisha said.
“Oh baby I'm so happy! Our family is starting! I'm going to take extra special care of you, you are carrying out child, I love you so much!” Chris said. He hugged her tightly. She buried her face in his chest.
“I love you too!” Trisha said.
“I'm going to have another cousin!” Carrie said.
“Yes sweetie you are,” Trisha said.
“Well ladies, I need to get ready to get married,” Brie said. Chris kissed Trisha and hugged the ladies and went out the door. They got ready.
“I hope you all don't mind wearing the same dress,” Brie said.
“I don't want to look different than them, I prefer it this way, it makes it look like we all are your matrons of honor,” Trisha said.
“In a away you all are,” Brie said.
“We love you sis,” Lucy said.
“Yeah sis,” Amy said.
“Yes,” Kristen said.
“Kris, you are our sister too,” Brie said.
“Most definitely,” Lucy said.
“I love you all,” Kristen said.
“Love you Aunt Kris,” Carrie said.
“Oh sweetie, I love you too,” Kristen said. Carrie hugged her. Brie smiled. She finished getting ready.
“Okay I think that does it,” Brie said.
“My brother is going to want to start the honeymoon quickly,” Trisha said.
“He will have to wait until after the reception,” Brie said. There was a knock at the door. Lucy opened it and saw their father.
“Hi Daddy,” Lucy said.
“Hey baby girl,” Sam said. He kissed her cheek and she let him in. Brie stood up and faced him.
“Daddy,” Brie said.
“Oh sweetheart you look gorgeous,” Sam said.
“You look handsome, Daddy,” Brie said.
“Thank you sweetheart,” Sam said. He hugged her. She rested her head on his chest keeping her face from him to keep the makeup from getting on his suit.




Chapter 30

They all walked downstairs. She saw Daniel standing there. He hugged her.
“You look beautiful,” Daniel said.
“Thanks Dad,” Brie said. He walked out and took his seat. The girls walked down the aisle. She took a deep breath as she stood with her father.
“It will be okay sweetheart, you are marrying the love of your life,” Sam said.
“I can't wait, who has the babies?” Brie asked.
“They are with my date and Daniel's date,” Sam said.
“Daddy, I really wish I could have met them before you left my babies with them,” Brie said.
“I'm sorry sweetheart, Marco met his father's date so he was okay with it,” Sam said.
“Do they have kids?” Brie asked.
“Yes they have kids, they are grown and starting families of their own,” Sam said.
“What's her name?” Brie asked.
“Monica Davis,” Sam said.
“And Daniel's date?” Brie asked.
“Sandra Parker,” Sam said. They heard the music and walked out the door and down the aisle. She saw Marco standing there waiting for her. He smiled and wiped his eyes when he saw her. She saw the guys beside him. She saw how it all looked and smiled. Her father walked her to Marco and kissed her cheek and hugged her and shook hands with Marco and sat down next to his date who was holding Mary. Sandra was holding Danny. Sam saw her looking at them and helped Monica up and brought her over to them.
“I know you won't continue until you meet her, Brie, this is Monica, Monica, my second oldest daughter, Brie,” Sam said.
“It's nice to meet you, Brie,” Monica said.
“You too,” Brie said.
“Okay let's get this started,” Sam said. They sat down and she faced Marco. They held hands as the minister began the ceremony. They exchanged vows and rings. The minister pronounced them husband and wife and said to Marco that he may now kiss the bride. Marco cupped her face in his hands and kissed her deeply. Everyone clapped and cheered. They walked up the aisle and went to the reception. Daniel brought Sandra over.
“Brie, this is Sandra,” Daniel said.
“Nice to meet you,” Sandra said.
“You too, thank you for watching Danny,” Brie said.
“You're welcome, he's an angel,” Sandra said.
“Where is my son and daughter?” Marco asked.
“With their Uncle Ben and Aunt Amy and cousin Carrie, they are putting them down for a nap and Carrie is going to be with them,” Daniel said.
“She loves them so much,” Brie said.
“Yes she does,” Marco said.
“Okay babies down for a nap, I left my phone with Carrie, she can call me if they wake up even though we are just in the backyard,” Amy said.
“Thank you sis,” Brie said.
“I love being an aunt,” Amy said.
“Daddy,” Trisha said.
“Baby girl,” Daniel said. He hugged her. He introduced Sandra to her.
“Your majesty,” Sandra said.
“You don't have to do that, anyways, I came to tell you my news,” Trisha said.
“Daniel,” Chris said.
“Chris I told you,” Daniel said.
“Sorry Dad,” Chris said.
“That's better,” Daniel said.
“Daddy, you are going to be a grandfather again,” Trisha said.
“Baby girl, are you?” Daniel asked.
“Yes I'm four weeks along,” Trisha said.
“Oh baby girl!” Daniel said. He hugged her tight. Marco joined the hug.
“Baby you knew?” Marco asked.
“The girls and I were there when she told Chris, she wanted to tell us first but we told her that he should be told first, we guessed what it could be but he should be first at hearing the words,” Brie said. They all celebrated. Marco and Brie left for their honeymoon leaving the twins in the care of Amy and Ben. They went to the Bahamas where they spent most of the time in their hotel room in bed. After a week there, they went home and settled into their life as a married couple and enjoyed being parents to the twins. Two years later, they added to the family. A baby boy they named Matthew Dawson Walker. Two years after he was born, they had a baby girl they named Daisy Marie Walker. They decided that four kids was enough until they got a big surprise three years after Daisy was born when she found out she was pregnant again. She gave birth to twins. A boy and a girl they named Kenneth Daniel Walker and Brittany Ann Walker. Marco went in and got a vasectomy. They enjoyed their family.

Amy and Ben had their second child. A baby boy they named Ben Stevens Jr. They decided Carrie and Ben Jr were enough for them.

Chris and Trisha had a baby boy they named Charlie who was named Prince Charlie. They later had their princess they named Callie. They decided Charlie and Callie were enough for them.

Lucy and Greg got married a year after Brie and Marco and enjoyed married life. They were not in a hurry to start a family.

Nate and Kristen got married a couple months after Greg and Lucy and like them, they were in no hurry to start a family.

Sam and Monica got married after Nate and Kristen. They married in a double ceremony with Daniel and Sandra.

Brie knew she was lucky to have Marco. She was glad he didn't run away from her. She knew that loves always wins.

THE END!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

I know You're listening from the other side
So here I come, no longer will I hide
Your guns are pointed straight at me
Love always wins
I had it all but I burned it down
If we don't get lost then we don't get found
We all have violence hiding deep within

Oh-oh-ooh, oh-oh-oooh
I need to hear it time and time again
Oh-oh-ooh, oh-oh-oooh
It's written and it's always been
Love always wins

I cannot see You but I know You're near
No need to hide, no need to fear
You know the light's gonna find us
Love always wins
I'll show You all my sorrow, all my pain
When I'm stronger thinking all will change, and when I'm weak
I doubt it and suddenly

Oh-oh-ooh, oh-oh-oooh
I need to hear it time and time again
Oh-oh-ooh, oh-oh-oooh
It's written and it's always been
Love always wins

You say, there is a distance
You say, the space is much too wide
I say, with no resistance
I'm going to find You
Love always wins
I'm going to find You

Oh-oh-ooh, oh-oh-oooh
I need to hear it time and time again
Oh-oh-ooh, oh-oh-oooh
It's written and it's always been
Love always wins
Oh-oh-ooh, oh-oh-oooh
I need to hear it time and time again
Oh-oh-ooh, oh-oh-oooh
It's written and it's always been
Love always wins

(Song: Love Always Wins by Michael W. Smith)