Speak To Me

(Gabriella)

I glanced over at the small boy sitting across from us. His eyes were glued to the plate in front of him as Grant started pouring a generous amount of syrup all over the pancake he had asked for.

I swear it's like Sammy had never even seen one before..the sight made my heart ache because I knew that look all too well.

Ray came over last night to get the sample for Sammy's DNA test and we are now waiting anxiously for the results. Usually, they said it would take 3-5 days to go through..but since Rober Sinclair had many friends in the medical field, it would be ready sometime today. And I am so thankful for that because I don't think Jamie slept at all last night. I woke up to him wrapped around me with his hands glued to my stomach and his face buried against my back as he tossed and turned all night.

I on the other hand didn't sleep because I was worried about Sammy waking up and being scared or not remembering where he was or something. But Grant opted to sleep on the couch in the spare room and gave him the big bed. I guess he slept all through the night..he made sure that Grant put the old night light I brought with me in there and everything was good after that.

Luckily Ray thought to bring over some extra clothes for Sammy after dropping the sample off and even stayed to watch a movie with us.

It was weird..he seemed to be glued to Grant's side since the moment he got here..like he was his tiny little shadow or something.

Grant didn't seem to mind at all.

Then I asked what Sammy wanted for breakfast and he said pancakes, so I got him to help me flip them over as Jamie sat at the kitchen counter, watching us carefully. I am just trying to keep positive for him. But I can see the worry he holds in his eyes. He is afraid that Sammy might be his and he doesn't know how to process that.

Which I can understand..Sammy seems to be a little afraid of Jamie. But it's not Jamie's fault, he just has that cold expression that he seemed to be born with..I swear even the baby pictures his mom sent me were filled with Jamie's little scowls.

I reached over, sliding my hand across Jamie's arm before gripping his hand in mine.

"I l-love you." I whispered, leaning over and kissing his smooth jaw gently.

"I love you too." He breathed, his eyes locking onto mine as I gave him an encouraging smile.

"So Sammy..what do you want to do after breakfast? I think this building has a pool." Grant said before glancing towards Jamie who nodded once, confirming it did.

"Th-that sounds like f-fun." I added with a big smile.

I wanted to call Jolie sometime later and catch up with her too..because I know she was having dinner with her parents last night..but I held off on calling since Jamie said to keep the Sammy thing just to ourselves for now. Just in case if Eva notified the police.

We have been watching Eva's apartment complex and she hadn't even left the building once..Jamie also had Mr. X checking the police scanners..which is a thing apparently and he would inform us the moment anything is mentioned about a little boy being taken.

Grant seems to think she won't say a word though..and a part of me is hoping for that..but another part..it hurts for Sammy. His own mother wouldn't even care if he was taken or had gone missing? That just makes me feel disgusted with Eva..and she doesn't even deserve a kid like Sammy. Especially with the treatment he has received already.

"Grant, is this going to be my new home from now on, with all of you?" Sammy suddenly asked, making Grant's eyes snap towards Jamie and me.

"Well, I'm not sure yet buddy, but no matter what I promise you don't have to go back to that apartment ever again, okay?" Grant said, making me look down at a smiling Sammy as he bounced up and down happily.

"Maybe I can live with you..I mean..if we don't find my daddy or something." He whispered the last part, causing Grant to stiffen..and then we all went quiet..not knowing what to say really..

"L-let's just try to h-have a fun day today..we don't h-have to worry about a-any of that s-stuff right now...o-okay?" I said, smiling warmly as Sammy as he nodded his head in agreement before digging into his pancake again.

I could feel Jamie just staring at me, his eyes glancing down to my belly before looking away as he suddenly stood.

"Excuse me..I will be right back." He stated cooly before kissing me on the head and turning to leave, walking towards our room as I stared after him in confusion.

Then I looked at Grant.

"Everything okay with him?" He mouthed, making me shrug before I felt myself frowning and went to stand now too.

"I will g-go ch-check." I whispered, hearing Sammy talk to Grant about the movie we watched last night as I walked down the hall.

I went to our bedroom door, my hand pushing on the cool wood as it slowly opened, revealing Jamie sitting on the bed with his palms covering his face.

"B-baby..what's w-wrong?" I asked quietly, prompting him to drop his hands as he just stared down at his feet.

I have never seen him like this before..this seemed different than the Sammy stuff..

I stepped closer to my husband, placing my hands on either side of his face before tilting his head back, making him meet my gaze.

"Tell me." I said perfectly, causing him to finally look at me.

"What if..what if I'm not good at this stuff.." He finally said, causing my brow to furrow.

"What s-stuff?"

Then he slowly lifted his hands, resting his palms on my small bump.

"This stuff..having kids and being a father..you seem like such a natural Gabriella..even with Sammy..it's like you know just what to say and do..even Grant can get the kid to open up..." He began, causing me to frown.

"Me though..I feel awkward and don't know what to fucking do or say to the kid..how will I be a good father not just to Sammy..even if Sammy isn't mine..to our own kids." He explained, and I couldn't help but laugh..I know it probably wasn't the most inappropriate time..and definitely shocked Jamie..but what he just said seemed so silly to me.

I tilted Jamie's head back, my lips going wide into a smile as I stared down at him in relief.

"Th-that's all you are w-worried about?"

Now Jamie frowned.

"It's a pretty big concern Gabriella.." He grumbled as I shook my head no.

"D-don't you remember what it was l-like when we f-first met?" I asked him, causing Jamie to grow confused now.

"What do you mean baby?"

I let out a sigh, my arms looping around his neck as I climbed into his lap.

"W-when we f-first met, Jamie..I couldn't even s-speak..you were so gentle, patient and k-kind..Th-that's how I know you w-will be an am-mazing dad. Because you are an incredible h-husband.." I explained, making his eyes widen as I raised up on my knees, kissing him deeply. "Plus..we are in th-this together." I mumbled, letting my words soak into his skin.

"I h-have no doubt in my m-mind that these babies w-will love you. And if S-Sammy ends up being in o-our family too..th-then he will o-over time as well. Grant was just th-the first person in a l-long time to be nice to him..so that's w-why he is clinging onto my b-brother." I explained..knowing that feeling well. Jamie was the first person to be nice to me in a long long time..and truthfully, I'm glad Jamie ended up being the amazing guy he is..because I might've been a little naive..okay, I still might be to some extent. But I'm learning!! With Jamie's help of

course..

"You really think so?" Jamie asked, and I nodded my head softly while smiling down at him.

"D-definitely." I breathed, pressing my lips to his once again as I felt him return it this time..our kiss turning passionate as he wrapped his arms around my waist, holding me against him. Suddenly there was a knock at the door, making both Jamie and I freeze.

"Hey, your dad just called Jamie..the results are being sent over." Grant said through the door, making me gasp.

"A-already?" I whispered, feeling my heart leap into my throat.

"That's one benefit of being a Sinclair." Jamie muttered before pulling me to his chest once again.

"Please..just tell me everything will be okay..no matter what the results say." He whispered, his voice filling with desperation as I lifted my hand, stroking his hair back gently. "E-Everything will b-be okay..I p-promise." I reassured him and then he lifted me to my feet before nodding.

"Okay, let's go." He breathed, taking my hand in his own before walking us out towards the kitchen.

That's when Jamie went to grab his laptop and brought it to the table. Grant walked towards us, letting Sammy watch some TV in the living room as he told him he would be right back.

And then he and I both watched Jamie intently.

Jamie quickly opened the laptop and went to open his email..I swear my heart was about to burst out if my chest as he clicked his unread messages..and there it was. An email from Doctor Stevens. He must of rushed the order through for us.

Jamie glanced up towards me quickly, his face pale and full of anxiety as I smiled at him softly.

"No m-matter what." I whispered, my own head turning as I looked back at little Sammy while he sat on the couch.

Then I saw Grant lean forward, focusing on the computer.

I swear time seemed to slow as Jamie read over the email before finally opening his mouth to speak.

"It says..the results came back negative...Sammy..he..he isn't mine." Jamie read, making us grow quiet as his words hung in the air between us.

Negative..a part of me felt a huge relief knowing we wouldn't have to deal with Eva and all of the legal battles she would surly put us through..but then another part of me filled with sadness as I realized what that means.

Jamie reached over, scooping me into his arms as he hugged me tightly to his chest, letting out a deep ragged breath.

"You are the only woman that will ever have my children Gabriella..I knew it..Ai just knew it deep down.." He whispered into my ear, making me nod my head up and down as I felt tears springing to my eyes.

I won't lie..deep down..I hated the idea of a part of Jamie growing inside of anyone else..obviously I would never hold that agaisnt Sammy if the test came back positive..never in a million years. But to know I'm the only one to ever carry Jamie's children..it made me feel so special. "We can't let him go back to her, Jamie..we just can't.." Grant rushed out, making my heart ache for him as Jamie turned around, his eyes landing on Sammy as he thought about what Grant said before finally speaking.

"Then we won't..now that Eva has no leverage..she will be more desperate than ever. She tried to fuck with my family..and there is no way I will let her get away with that..I am going to destroy Eva Monroe..that much I can promise. She will never see Sammy again.."