One more thing...

[Riven]

He coughed as he took a deep breath, "I-I don't know..."

 

[No More Pretending]

She rubbed his shoulder softly.

 

[Riven]

He let out a sigh as he covered his face.

 

[No More Pretending]

She stood and walked out. "I'll give you a moment."

 

[Riven]

He shook his head, "No its okay... I'm sorry.."

 

[No More Pretending]

"Oh you better be," she said sarcastically. Her voice softened and she flashed a reassuring smile. "Want to talk about it?

 

[Riven]

He kept his face covered, "I'm not in the mood for jokes like that Elizabeth... If you actually want to talk about it I can..."

 

[No More Pretending]

She scooted closer. "I'm sorry. I was trying to lighten the mood..." She murmured, voice earnest. "I'd like to know what has you so frazzled."

 

[Riven]

He nodded as he took another deep breath, still covering his face, "You died..."

 

[No More Pretending]

She kissed his cheek. "I'm sorry that your dreams terrified you so much."

 

[Riven]

He took a shuddering breath as he wiped the sweat and tears off of his face, "I just.. I couldn't believe what I was seeing... both of you... gone..."

 

[No More Pretending]

She kissed his cheek. "Well, we're here and safe."

 

[Riven]

He let out a soft sigh as he nodded, "Yeah... and I'm grateful for that..."

 

[No More Pretending]

She smiled softly.

 

[Riven]

He looked at her with a soft smile, still a small tear staining his cheek.

 

[No More Pretending]

She wiped his tears away. "I'll be fine. You aren't getting rid of me that easily."

 

[Riven]

He smiled as he held her hand gently, "Yeah..."

 

[No More Pretending]

She smiled softly.


(I've been racking my brain for some reason that Elizabeth would start an argument with Aiden, and I thought that maybe it would be because Aiden is being overprotective and reluctant to let her go out of the house to begin with. Maybe those nightmares and the new information that she is pregnant may make him even more protective of her. Does that sound like an okay idea?)

 

[Riven]

He let out a sigh.


(Yeah, that seems like a good idea)

 

[No More Pretending]

She kissed his cheek. "How does chicken Parmesan sound for dinner?" She asked quietly.

 

[Riven]

He smiled and nodded slowly, "That would be nice..."

 

[No More Pretending]

She smiled. "Good. Then, I'll just need to run to the store before lunch..."

 

[Riven]

He hesitated a bit, but returned his gaze to the edge of the bed, "Do you want me to come with you?..." He reached for his keys on the drawer.

 

[No More Pretending]

"No. You'll be at work. I'll be fine. A brisk walk would be good for the baby and I."

 

[Riven]

He held her hand tightly, "But.. but what if..."