Illusions Chapter 26

Chapter 26

Nora's pregnancy was the talk of the town for the next several months. Everyone was extremely excited to welcome the newest Buchanan in the world.  Asa was already spoiling the baby, they came home to a very expensive and huge stuffed giraffe in the middle of the living room the same day they had told Asa. All they could do was laugh, then try to figure out where in the hell to put the giraffe. Rachel was very excited, but upset she’d miss so much because of her new job in Chicago. The rest of the family was beyond ecstatic. Neither had heard from Drew, which was a relief to both of them. They didn’t want to have to deal with that during what was one of the happiest chapters in their lives.

Nora was actually surprised on how easy it was, she had very little problems, which seemed to ease Bo’s worries.  His memories still have yet to break through, but Nora helped him realize the future with the baby was what mattered. This seemed to reduce his frustration a bit.

Going into her seven month the excitement was getting almost too much for Bo. She laughed as he would read his baby books, but she was very happy that he finished the nursery early.

Nora and Bo walked down the street hand in hand, both feeling good after the doctor visit. The baby was still doing really well and the doctor said the next time she’d see Nora would be right before the baby would be born. They chatted about the baby and work. Bo directed her towards Carlotta’s for lunch. As they walked in Brent walked out.

“Hey you two! How is going.”
Nora hugged him and Bo shook his hand.

“It’s going really good, we just got back from the doctors and the baby is doing really well.”
“That is great, I have to go, I’ll see you later.”
Brent left, Nora looked over at Bo who was smiling.

“What?”
“Oh nothing, I really like Brent and I am happy that he is our friend.”
“BO!”
“It just I know he had a thing for you and I won out.”
Nora rolled her eyes.

“I know very caveman, but I can’t help it Red.”

She laughed as he helped her into the booth. Carlotta came up.

“Hey you two, how is the bambino?”
“Healthy and growing!”
“And very hungry.”
They laughed, Carlotta took their order. Several minutes later she brought the food out.

“So Red, you think we could find something for you to wear on Halloween? Do that sell sexy Maternity Costumes.”
Nora laughed.

“Oh Bo you know we never wear costumes, we always end up eating all the candy before kids come to the house then we spend the rest the night in the dark so they won’t think we are home.”
Nora laughed, she looked up when he didn’t laugh at her. He looked at her with wide eyes. She felt a bit nervous.

“Bo we can dress up if you want.”
Bo still said nothing.

“Ok Bo, you’re worrying me.”
“I remember.”
“What Bo? What are you remembering?”
“I remember that conversation, Asa and Alex forced us to open the door.”
Nora felt her heart race, this was the first time he remembered anything during the time they were married.

“Really?”
He nodded, then continued to think.

“Red, I think. I think I remember everything.”
“Are you sure.”
“No, but I remember a lot.”
“I remember us getting married, I remember going undercover. I remember coming home and meeting Drew. I remember being ready to start a family.”
Nora felt tears of joy spill. Bo smiled and got up and sat on her side of the booth. They hugged as he kissed the top of her head. Nora began to cry harder.

“Hey, it’s okay Red.”
She soon started to sob, the fear she had been feeling for the past year, fear of never getting him completely back was being released. Bo held her tight and kissed her hair, he soothed her.

“Shh, baby it’s okay. I am here. You need to calm down okay honey?”
She nodded and took a few breaths, she finally stopped crying. Then she laughed.

“Oh Bo, I was so scared that this day wouldn’t come.”
Bo lifted her face and kissed her.

“I know. I had the same fear, but now I remember!”
His hand went down to her belly placing it on top of their child.

“Now I can tell our child everything it needs to know about our lives.” He sighed. “Red it is such a relief.”

He smiled and they put their foreheads together. Nora smiled, everything was as it should be.