She Will Be Loved {David}

When David had fallen in love with Stacey he had fallen in love with her unborn child as well and he had said that if it was okay with Stacey he would like to adopt her baby as his own when she was born. Stacey hadn’t a problem with it and now it was the day that they were going to make it all official. Really that’s all it was, just signing a piece of paper because in David’s eyes Ebony was already his anyway, he had never looked at her and thought she’s not mine, but he couldn’t deny that it would be an extra good feeling for Ebony to have his surname officially. So now here they were at the lawyer’s office making it all official and David couldn’t deny that he was a little bit excited about it.

David followed Stacey into the office as she wheeled the pram into the office and she had greeted the lawyer calling him James. He held his hand out and greeted both him and Stacey. David smiled and nodded his head in acknowledgement, “Hello James.” He had then greeted Ebony before telling them both to sit, and David let Stacey sit down first knowing that she had to manoeuvre the pram and once she was sitting down David sat down on the seat next to her. Stacey then began to search her bag and soon enough she was handing over Ebony’s birth certificate to James and told her that he was just going to copy it and that he would be right back.

David then felt Stacey taking his hand and he turned to her with a warm smile on his face and began to gently caress the back of hand with his thumb and then Stacey spoke thanking him for doing what he was doing even though it was his idea. He just smiled all the more and lifted up her hand which had taken his and kissed the back of it. “You’re welcome honey, but really I already see her as mine, all we’re doing is making it more official on paper, so really there isn’t any need to thank me, it’s a pleasure, I should be thanking you for giving me such a beautiful child and not to forget that I have the most stunningly beautiful woman holding my hand right now.” He felt Stacey kiss his cheek and afterward he kissed the back of her hand once more. David was truly happy with his life right now, really he couldn’t ask for anything more.

James soon came back into the office and gave Stacey back the birth certificate thanking her and then added were they ready to proceed now. David caught Stacey smiling at James and then she smiled at him saying she was more than ready. He gave her hand a gentle squeeze, “And I am more than ready too, I can’t wait for it to be all made official even though I already class her as my daughter.” He glanced at Ebony in her pram then and grinned like a Cheshire Cat and then turned back to face James to get on with things.

David had a feeling that his words would have made Stacey blush a little, but really he was only telling her the truth and he always knew when his words had an effect on her, because she was never able to say anything to him usually, and it seemed to be the case this time as well. He saw her bite down on her lip slightly too and then he felt her kiss his cheek. David smiled warmly at her and gave the hand he was holding a gentle squeeze. David was irrevocably in love with Stacey, so it was only natural he would do anything for her.

When David had kissed the back of her hand again before James had come back into the room he saw her smile and then heard her sigh, but it was the kind of sigh when people were genuinely happy and David knew that he was genuinely happy too. James had then asked if they were ready to proceed and they had both agreed that they were more than ready. When James spoke saying that he didn’t want to keep them any longer than he had to and to get on with it, David couldn’t help but smile brightly. Stacey let go of David’s hand to sit more forward and David did the same thing knowing that there would be forms he would have to sign.

David watched with a smile as Stacey signed the form James had handed to her giving David consent to adopt Ebony and for her to sign it. David couldn’t stop smiling knowing that it was all being made official. Then David was handed over a form to fill out asking for details of having been married before or other children. David filled out the details about who he was, answering that he hadn’t been married before and he had no other children and then he signed it passing the form back over to James. They were then given another form that they were both to fill out, after Stacey had filled out the necessary bits David took it from her and did the same thing and then signed it and watched as James took all forms and put them into a folder.

James then smiled at the both of them stating that everything seemed to be in order and that they would receive the adoption certificate in the mail within four to six weeks and added that he wanted to be the first to congratulate him on being Ebony’s father. David was beaming as James went over to him holding his hand out. David took it and shook it, “Thank you.” Then James made a comment about how he was glad to see that she would be truly loved by them both. “Oh you’re not wrong there; this is one of the happiest days of my life.” David said unable to take the grin off his face. David then watched as James extended his hand out to Stacey and she spoke to him thanking him for everything he had done. David nodded his head in agreement, “I can’t agree more with Stacey, thank you so much.”

David then watched as Stacey bent down to pick up Ebony from the pram and handed her to him saying that she thought Ebony would like to have her first official cuddle from her father. David smiled brightly at Stacey, as he took Ebony from her. “I would like that.” He then held Ebony close to him as he looked down at with love over his face. “You really are so beautiful Ebony; I can’t believe that I have you and your mommy in my life.” He then bent down to kiss the top of her head and she was just looking up at him with bright eyes. David then placed Ebony back into the pram knowing that they were getting ready to leave the office now. Stacey thanked James one more time and David did likewise and then they were out of the office.

Once they were outside Stacey stopped and turned to David asking what he wanted to do now adding that it was such a nice day and how about sitting in the park for a while. She then asked if he still had the picnic blanket she had bought the other week and they could just sit in each other’s company with Ebony. David smiled warmly at her, “I think that sounds like a good idea and yeah I’ve still got the picnic blanket. I’ll just go get it from the car.” David then made his way to the car and retrieved the blanket and made his way back to Stacey and Ebony, “Let’s go then.” He said as he led the way to the park which wasn’t too far from where they already were.

Once they had left the office Stacey had commented on it being a nice day and suggested going to sit in the park for a while and David had no objections to that. Stacey had then asked if he had the picnic blanket she had bought previously which he had said he did and that he would go and get it from the car. Soon enough he had retrieved the blanket and made his way back to Stacey and she said great and then gave him that smile that he loved so much. He honestly couldn’t think of anything better to do than to sit in the park and relax with the two of the special girls in his life, the others being his mom and sisters naturally. They then both made their way to the park.

As they reached the park and began to walk inside it, Stacey soon pointed out an area of the park toward the pond and said for them to go over there. David nodded his head, “It sounds perfect to me.” He then followed Stacey to the area she had pointed out and soon she had stopped the pram and wasn’t quick enough to put the blanket down as Stacey got in first. Stacey soon sat down and once she was settled David sat down and joined her. Stacey then turned to him and began to speak about how it was nice and a great start to the day and how it was all official with Ebony for him to be her father and then the last thing she said was talking about them getting married.

When Stacey sighed and then rested her head on his shoulder he moved slightly so that his head gently leant on hers, “I agree it is nice and a wonderful way to start the day and you know that I can’t be any happier with it being official with Ebony.” He then took in a couple of breaths before continuing, “And we can start putting wedding plans into action the soon as you feel ready for it honey, I didn’t want to push the issue what with Ebony only being in the world for just over a month.” Basically he didn’t want to exhaust her, not that he didn’t get up in the middle of the night to tend to Ebony at times because he did, but not all the time was it just for a nappy change or to be soothed, sometimes it was to be fed and with Stacey breastfeeding, only she could do that unless she expressed milk with the pump. So he knew that it would be tiring for her, so talking about marriage plans wasn’t at the top of his topic list every day even though he would be only too happy to marry her and for her to have his name.

As Stacey continued to lean on his shoulder he noticed that she was looking out onto the pond and David did the same thing, it was a nice scene in front of them. David found watching ducks and swans on a pond very relaxing. Stacey’s voice then broke the brief silence saying she had been doing some thinking over the last few days. David turned to her with a smile and a questioning eyebrow and he was going to ask her what it was when he saw her lean over and tug at some grass and it made him wonder what she was going to say although he didn’t have to wonder for long when she began to speak again and what she was saying made him turn to her some more and sit up more with a slight frown on his face but also with a smile. He was in slight shock he couldn’t deny it, after the way Ebony’s birth had gone he hadn’t expected for Stacey to talk about having another child so soon.

“Stacey honey you have to know that there is absolutely nothing I would love more than to have our own child, but are you sure it’s such a good idea so soon after Ebony? It’s not that I don’t want to, I love you and would love to give Ebony a baby brother or sister, but I nearly lost you after Ebony’s birth I don’t think I could go through another moment like that.” His voice was soft and nowhere near stern because he wasn’t angry at her, in fact he loved the idea he was just very concerned for Stacey and what she might go through again. He put his hand up to his brow and rubbed at it for a few seconds and then began to laugh a little, “I think it’s an awesome idea, but would you do me a favour? Do you think we could go see Doctor Savarna and talk it over with him first? I’d feel safer knowing what you went through before that’s all.” He then leant over to give Stacey a kiss so that she would hopefully know that he wasn’t annoyed or angry at her idea.

When Stacey had spoken saying that all they had to do was get married and leant her head on his shoulder, David had responded by saying they could start putting wedding plans into action when she felt ready for it. He felt Stacey nod and saw her smiling and she replied saying it sounded good to her and David took her hand and kissed the back of it. Personally he couldn’t wait until the day Stacey became his wife, he couldn’t wait to be able to introduce her to everyone as his wife because he knew that he would be so proud of the fact, hell he was proud enough of her and Ebony just now as it was.

When Stacey had told him that she had been thinking about having another child he had been happy at hearing her say that but also a bit concerned because of what happened after Ebony’s birth and knowing that he didn’t want for her to go through that again. Although he wasn’t daft he knew that every birth could be different, after all, his mom had told him that her pregnancy with him had been a breeze but with the twins it had been a little more difficult. So no one pregnancy or birth was the same, but all he could think about was his concern for Stacey’s safety.

David had told Stacey how he was feeling about it and he had a feeling that she was a little upset at what he had said, but really he was only thinking of Stacey and she replied by saying okay and then he had kissed her and thankfully she kissed him back, but he knew that she still wasn’t feeling right about what he had said to her. She had then looked at him and he wondered if she was going to say anything, but he soon saw a tear escape her eye and immediately he felt bad for having said what he said despite the fact he was only showing concern. He watched as she quickly wiped it away and then she apologised saying that maybe it was all too soon and then she got up from where she had been sitting and walked toward the pond.

He slowly got up from the blanket and took the pram and wheeled it down with him to where Stacey was standing. He hadn’t wanted to leave Ebony unattended you knew what could happen when your back was turned for a few seconds what with all the baby abducting that could happen. He put the brakes on the pram so it wouldn’t roll and then he gently placed his arms around her waist as he stood behind her and rested his chin on her shoulder. “Stacey honey, I’m not saying no, I would love to have a baby with you, I’m so happy I feel like I’m going to burst, but I just want to make sure that the previous pregnancy didn’t cause any complications that might not have been visible at the time.” He then gently turned her around to face him and then with one hand he gently wiped at her tears.

“None of that now, I love you so much Stacey, I would be so happy to have our own child despite having Ebony already, hell Stacey you can have fifteen kids if you want and I’d be there all the way, but let’s just get you checked out first, you know I’m only saying this because I love you so much and care about you right?” He gave her a warm smile and then gently sighed, “If Doctor Savarna gives you all the clear, then we can go at it like rabbits if that’s what you want, I mean I’m hardly going to knock back making love to my gorgeous fiancée at every opportunity now am I?” He asked and chuckled softly.

After David had made his way over to the pond and stood behind Stacey wrapping his arms around her waist and leaning his chin on her shoulder he soon felt her hands on his arms and this made him smile a little. He hated seeing Stacey so upset especially when he knew that he was the one to have caused it even if his intentions were good in doing so. David had then told her that he wasn’t saying no he just wanted to get her checked out first. He was so in love with Stacey that he cared that much to want to make sure that another pregnancy wouldn’t put her life at risk. He couldn’t deny that having his own child with Stacey would be awesome, but if it meant Stacey’s life at risk he wouldn’t have her do it, because in that scenario Ebony was the only child he needed. He had then turned her around and wiped at her eyes telling her there were to be no tears.

When she half laughed and bit on her bottom lip slightly at what he had said about no more tears he gave her a bright smile, “That’s more like it, you know how I love seeing that gorgeous smile of yours.” He pulled her to him gently then and hugged her as he continued to talk to her saying she could have fifteen kids if she wanted and he’d be there all the way and when he saw that smile spread over her face he chuckled a little before saying, “Although I dare say that fifteen is even too much for you, but just so you know as long as it’s safe for you I don’t care how many you would want, okay honey?” David had then said that she knew the only reason why he was saying what he had said was because he loved her so much and cared about her and he saw that she had nodded her head, so he gave her another warm smile. It was good for him to know that she understood.

David had then gone on to say that if Doctor Savarna gave her the all clear they could go at it like rabbits if that’s what she wanted he heard her giggle a little and this made him grin twinkling his eyes because he loved when he could make her laugh and giggle even if it was only a little bit. David had then said that he wasn’t about to knock back making love to his gorgeous fiancée at every opportunity he watched as she rolled her eyes and then giggled some more and when she replied saying well you know if you want to and flicking her hand out to the side it was David’s turn to laugh out. “Hell of course I want to, I’d be mad not to.” David replied and then felt Stacey hugging herself to him which made him wrap his arms around her back even more and had to smile as she said that she loved him too. He knew she did but it was always nice to hear her say it.

Stacey then spoke again saying if he wasn’t too exhausted from her last thought did he think it was too soon to go and see Doctor Savarna adding in like now and all David could do was shake his head and chuckle lightly. “If you want to go and see him now I have no objection to that. Although I have to say I’m surprised you brought up the topic of having another baby so soon, I’m happy that you do but just so long as you know that I would never have pushed the idea onto you myself, knowing that the idea has come from you makes it all the more special.” He had head of women who had been so happy during their pregnancies that they felt deflated when they had given birth and so tried for another baby almost right away knowing that they loved the feeling that it gave. Maybe that’s what it’s like for Stacey and she doesn’t know it, he thought to himself.

“Do you want to see if he’s available to see us then? If he is, we will probably have to get moving pretty soon.” As David waited for Stacey to respond he peeked into the pram and seeing that Ebony was still asleep he couldn’t help but sigh with sheer contentment at his little family.

When Stacey had asked if it was too soon to see Doctor Savarna now he shook his head saying he had no objections, really the sooner they found out the better and he just hoped that once they were there that Stacey would get the answer she wanted to hear, hell he hoped she got the answer she wanted to hear because David was quite excited about the prospect of becoming a father all over again, but this time being there from the very start. He wouldn’t think about how this child when they had one would be blood related to him even though it would be, he would just refer to it as another one of his children because really looking at Ebony he saw that she was as much his as his own child would be. He had made the comment that he was surprised at her bringing up the topic so soon after what she went through with Ebony’s birth but knowing the idea was coming from Stacey made it all the more special.

David listened to what Stacey had to say about that and nodded his head in several places but gave her a warm smile, “Well I was sort of shocked, but a nice shock, I can imagine Dom will be just as shocked if not more, after all he took what happened to you rather badly.” David had to shudder at the thought slightly as he remembered that day and how Dom had reacted, it was heartbreaking to say the least. “And you know Dom better than I do Stacey but I reckon that as long as he sees that you’re happy about that decision then he will be too. Come on, he revels in being ‘Auntie Dom’ to Ebony he’ll be jumping around over the prospect of having another ‘niece’ or ‘nephew’ I reckon.” David chuckled as he shook his head slightly knowing that to be the case. He didn’t know Dom quite as well as Stacey but he had gotten to know enough of him since he came into Stacey’s life again. David then replied to the last part of her sentence, “Well my mom said that every pregnancy is different, so this one could be a breeze who knows and if we find out you’re good to go I say let nature take its course.” He replied giving her a warm smile and feeling more and more excited about it all.

David had then asked Stacey if she wanted to see if Doctor Savarna was available to see them and she nodded her head replying saying she would like to. David smiled at her and nodded his head in return, “Okay then honey.” He replied and watched as she got her phone out to make the call and as she did so David couldn’t help but look into the pram watching Ebony asleep. She really was the most gorgeous baby he had ever seen and then as he glanced at Stacey talking on the phone he couldn’t help but think just how lucky he was. When Stacey was finished the conversation she looked at him and said they had an hour to get there and giggled. He chuckled at her, “Well it doesn’t take that long to get back through to Laughlin so hopefully if the traffic is on our side we’ll make it in plenty of time.” He smiled brightly at her and then watched as Stacey made her way with the pram over to the blanket and picked it up throwing it at him and asking for him to hold it so she could push the pram as they had an appointment to get to. He shook his head but was grinning, “Excited much?” He asked her in a teasing way but really he couldn’t say anything because he was excited too and was pretty much dying on the inside.



They were soon at the hospital where they would be seeing Doctor Savarna and as Stacey took Ebony out she asked for David to get the pram. “Sure honey.” He could see that she was desperate to find out about everything and he was finding it quite cute if he was honest. He took the pram out and set it up for Stacey to put Ebony into it although soon after Stacey had to take her back out again holding her close to her as she had made a whimper noise when Stacey had put her into the pram. Soon enough they had gotten to the floor where Doctor Savarna had his office and they were met with his receptionist Sarah who greeted them both. David smiled and nodded his head in acknowledgment, “Hi Sarah.” She told them that he was free now and they could go right in so David followed Stacey and soon enough Sarah had knocked on the door and told him that they were there to see him and David heard him tell Sarah to send them in.

David followed Stacey inside and right away she thanked him for seeing them and David then watched as he made his way over to them taking a look at Ebony and making a comment about not believing she was over a month old already. Stacey had then turned to David and asked if he could hold Ebony for a while or put her into her pram. He nodded his head and smiled, “Sure honey, pass her over to me.” He then took Ebony from Stacey’s arms and began to rock her gently in his arms in a swaying motion and soon enough she was reaching her hand up to his face slightly which made him smile down at her all the more.

Once they were both sitting down Daniel asked what brought them to his office and if anything was wrong. David continued to hold Ebony and figured he’d just let Stacey do the talking and if he was required to say anything then he would answer. Stacey told Daniel that nothing was wrong but had been doing a bit of thinking and had already mentioned to David before ringing the office. David acknowledged what she said about mentioning his name and smiled at the doctor as Stacey then continued to ask if it was okay for her to have another baby. Daniel replied by saying he could give her an exam and that he could do it now if she wished. Stacey turned to David and he gave her an encouraging smile, “Might as well just get it done with Stacey honey.” He replied and then she turned to face Daniel and said yes if it was okay to which he replied saying it was and told her to lie on the bed and they could get started.

David remained sitting where he was with Ebony keeping her entertained while Daniel gave Stacey her exam and kept hoping and praying that he would say everything was fine and they could go ahead, because he wanted Stacey to be happy and if she was told anything other than it being okay then he would have to be on hand to be the supportive partner. David could pretty much hear everything that was being said between them bit figured that it wasn’t really necessary for him to say anything and soon enough the examination was over with and soon enough both Daniel and Stacey were back at the table and sitting down. Daniel looked to both David and Stacey and then began to talk saying that everything seemed well but commented on the blood loss after Ebony but everything seemed to be on track for how a woman usually is after giving birth. This made David feel relaxed and he looked at Stacey, “That’s great to hear honey.” Then Daniel made a further comment about having another child suggesting they wait another month of two before trying again. This brought David’s spirits down just a little, only because he knew what it meant to Stacey, but really a month or two wasn’t so long to wait. He did add that there was nothing to suggest that she couldn’t now, but it was his suggestion to wait a month or two. David couldn’t do anything but to agree and nodded his head slightly.

Then Daniel fished out a brochure from his drawer and handed it over to them saying that it consisted of answers to any questions they might think of later and about different positions which could work better during sex after giving birth. David didn’t think it was such a bad idea to have been given that. Daniel then said if they had any questions to just ask and Stacey turned to David asking him if he had any. He wondered if he should ask this particular question given what he said about the whole didn’t say she couldn’t try now but would suggest waiting. “I do have one actually, only because I’m interested in the answer.” He leant forward a little, “You said that there wasn’t anything to suggest we couldn’t try for another now but would suggest waiting. I just want to know if you can elaborate on any problems that might arise if we were to try now rather than wait, not that I am saying that’s what we would do, I’m just simply interested in the answer.” Maybe it was the therapist doctor coming out in him, but he just wanted to know what the repercussions would or could be if they tried now rather than wait like the doctor suggested.

{ooc - well your 1555 word or so post just brought out a 1633 word one from me lol}

When Stacey had replied to his comment about Dom jumping around when she told him they were going to try for a baby she had replied saying that he would more than jump at the chance he would faint. David chuckled a little at this and nodded his head having a fair idea that that might very well be the case with Dom. “I guess we’ll just have to be there to catch him then?” David said and chuckled some more.

When David had said that his mom had told him that both her pregnancies were different Stacey replied saying that she had read that and she might have to have a talk with his mom giving him a warm smile. “Well I dare say she won’t say no to that honey, she’s always asking after you and already referring to Ebony as her granddaughter.” David knew that his mom would have had no problem in accepting Ebony as his even though she wasn’t at least not by blood because his mom was just such a kind, caring and loving soul but he knew that she would be even more happy if he and Stacey were to have their own as well. Stacey had then commented some more saying that they should just let nature take its course if it was okay for them to make love. David smiled at her and nodded his head, “I agree.” He replied knowing that he couldn’t wait for them to get intimate again, not that he would have rushed Stacey at all, he wasn’t like that, but he did love making love to her but then which man wouldn’t enjoy making love to their partner?

Soon enough Stacey had called the office of Doctor Savarna and she had said he could see them in an hour. She had picked up the blanket and thrown it at him and David had then joked about her being excited much and he saw her raise her eyebrows at him and then she laughed and he couldn’t help but laugh along with her because he loved her laugh it was very infectious.



After Doctor Savarna gave Stacey an examination to see how she was doing they had both returned to their seats and he had said that everything seemed good for how a woman should be several weeks after giving birth. David had said that was great to hear and she replied by saying ‘I know’ and gave him a smile to which he gave her a bright smile in return. Then Daniel spoke of the reason why they were there in the first place to see if it was okay for them to try for another baby. He had suggested that they wait for a month or two and David knew that it probably wasn’t going to sit too well with Stacey. He soon heard her sigh slightly and as he watched her he saw that she was biting down on her bottom lip slightly, it was a sure sign to know that the tears weren’t too far away. Even the way Stacey replied saying ‘okay’ he knew that she wasn’t really that okay with it. Stacey turned to David then and gave him a weak smile and placed a hand on his arm all he could do was give her a weak smile back in return.

Daniel then handed them over a brochure saying that it would probably have any answers to questions they might have. Stacey thanked him taking the brochure and then she had turned to David asking him if he had any questions he wanted to ask. David had said that he had one and went into asking it. He wanted to know basically if they did try sooner than suggested of any possible problems that could occur. David listened carefully as Daniel answered his question saying that there was a possibility of Stacey tearing despite the area which had been stitched was looking okay. He had then gone on to mention about oral sex and how it has a risk of death if any air was to get in. Well David wasn’t really one for oral sex anyway, he much preferred other means of stimulation without that. Daniel had also gone on to mention other means of foreplay and going for a shower together, other things to be intimate rather than just having sexual intercourse and added that some of it was in the brochure. David nodded his head, “I see, well no fear of the oral sex thing, not really our thing is it Stacey?” He said to her and gave her a weak smile, “If I was to be very careful with Stacey with regards to the tearing issue, are the chances less likely? I’m sorry, it’s just that I think Stacey would like to begin intimacy again sooner than later, that’s all, but I would never do anything to jeopardise her health which is why I am asking these questions.” David said and lifted his hand to touch Stacey’s which had been resting on his arm.

David then glanced at Stacey as she began to flip her way through the brochure that Daniel had given her and then he saw her put it into her bag. Stacey then stood up thanking Daniel for seeing them and David stood up also. “Yes, thank you for your help, and like Stacey says we’ll be seeing you soon.” David said as he made his way to the door which Daniel had opened along with Stacey. Daniel then said if they had any more questions not to hesitate to call, Stacey replied saying okay and thanked him again. David looked at him and gave him a smile, “Thank you Doctor Savarna and we’ll keep that in mind naturally.” Daniel then said goodbye and soon enough he and Stacey were outside the office and David acknowledged Sarah the receptionist by saying goodbye to her.

As they waited for the elevator David heard Stacey sigh a little and he turned to see that she was fiddling with the handle of the pram and he then saw a stray tear fall from her eye. As he looked down at Ebony he saw that she was asleep in his arms so he gently placed her into the pram and then he wrapped his arms around Stacey, “Hey honey, you know, if we’re really careful we could always give it a go, I mean he didn’t say that we definitely couldn’t, just suggested we wait longer. What do you think?” He would never knowingly put Stacey in danger but he hated seeing her so upset and if the area that was stitched was looking good and David was really careful with her, what was to stop them from giving it a try?