Michael's POV

"Only two months left" I smile contently as I lay next to Leanne, gently rubbing her baby bump and she smiles back at me the same way. "I still can't believe we're gonna be parents, she smiles, placing her hand on my mine. "I can't wait" I smile back. "And now we've finally settled on names there's only one thing left to do"

"What's that?" She turns to me. "Wait for the big day to finally arrive" I smile" and she's about to speak when my phone beeps and I get a text from Joesph.

From: Joesph
Where the hell are you? You were supposed to be in work and hour ago. I'll be waiting in your office. I have the results from the DNA.

After reading the message. I delete it and put my phone back on the nightstand. I really don't know why Lisa is doing this or why she said that stuff to Joesph, but it's like everytime I have something good going in my life, Lisa's always just around the corner to ruin everything. I don't know why she can't just leave me alone, but I really can't take any of this anymore and I know I shouldn't think this way, but apart of me wishes she was the one who died so I wouldn't have to spend the rest of my life worrying about what Lisa's gonna do or say next.

"Who was it?" Leanne asks  "nobody important" I smile at her through pursed lips and lay back down next to her. "Was it your dad again?"

"Mhm" I nod, closing my eyes, not wanting to get out of bed "You should probably start getting ready for work before he starts flipping out" she sighs, looking over at the time and sits up. "I'm sure one more hour won't matter" I smile and kiss her softly and lead her back down on the bed and my phone starts ringing and I see it's Joesph and quickly hang up. Then switch of my phone.

"Where do you think your going?" I say taking Leanne's hand, stopping her from leaving the bed. "I'm gonna get dressed. And you need to be getting for work"

"Uh uh" I shake my head and gently pull her back onto the bed. "I have something more important to do first" I moan onto her neck then kiss her deeply and position myself between her legs.

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Leanne's POV

Shortly after Michael went to work. TJ came over for awhile to see me and we've spent most of the time playing video games and talking.

"So are you planning on coming back to school after you've had the baby?" He asks and I shake my head. "I thought about it, but I really don't feel comfortable going back there, plus Michael said I could run the restaurant at the hotel on my own so I can get the experience and once I'm a mother I'm gonna be way to busy for school and stuff" I shrug. "How are you gonna run a resturant and take care of a baby?"

"My mom did with me. She used to always take me to work with her. I know it's gonna be harder for us, but we'll be ok" I smile "What do you mean harder?"

"So how's everything at school?" I ask, changing the topic. "Schools good I guess" he shrugs. "Have you seen Amy? I feel kind of bad about being so distant with her at the game. She just kinda caught me off guard is all"

"I wouldn't worry about her" he mutters and looks a little pissed off. "Has something happened between you?" I frown confused by his sudden change of mood. "Didn't you see it on Facebook?" He asks and I shake my head. "I don't have any social media stuff. Why what did she say?" I ask again. "After she saw you at the game she um... She started telling people I was the father of your baby and the two of us seemed really cosy during the game"

"She what!? Why didn't you tell me?" I frown. "Because it's not a big deal. Plus most of the kids at school don't believe her anyway because most of them think me and you are cousins"

"Why would they think we were cousins?" I frown confused. "Because when you first went to live with my uncle Michael, grampa Joe told us all you were put into care and uncle Michael fostered you and was your carer so Me, Tarrell and Taj just assumed you were are cousin now and that's what we told people you were. Then I walked in on you both and found out what was really going on, but I never told anybody about what you told me that day. That's why most people know Amy's lying because they still think We're cousins" he explains "You thought of me as a cousin?" I smile slightly and he nods. "Well yeah. If uncle Michael Is classed as your carer then that makes you family" he smiles back the same way. "Thank you for not telling anybody what I told you that day" I mumble "It's not my business to tell" he shrugs. "Plus I'd rather not go into the details of how I found out. Me and you are close and all, but I really didn't need to see the conception of your baby" He scrunched his face. "I'm really sorry about that" I mutter, awkwardly.

"It's fine. At least now I know to knock before walking into a room" he chuckles. "You don't think we're wrong for being together do you?" I ask and he shakes his head. "No Why?"

"It's just the way alot of people reacted when they found out about us being together because of the age and him technically being my guardian and... how we met" I mumble that last part. "I don't think it's weird.  I was surprised when I found out, but I wouldn't call you both weird. And who cares how you both met? You love each other and make each other happy and that's all that matters. Don't worry about what other people say or think. The two of you are happy and pretty soon your gonna be a housewife and mommy" he smiles. "Fulltime mom" I correct him "I'm pretty sure you have to be married to be a housewife" I chuckle slightly under my breath. "Which I'm sure someday you will be" he smiles "I wouldn't count on it" I shrug. "You wouldn't wanna get married?"

"I would but it's never gonna happen"

"What make you think that?" He frowns confused. "Me and Michael talk about our future  all the time and marriage is never something he's ever brought up"

"That doesn't mean he wouldn't want to marry you someday. You never talked about kids until you got pregant and he was happy about that" he shrugs. "That's because he didn't really have much choice. We weren't trying to get pregant, it just happened. Marriage on the other hand is different because you have a choice and after the way his last marriage turned out, I don't blame Michael for not wanting to get married"

"He said that to you?"

"No. he's never mentioned marriage, but it's pretty obvious he wouldn't want to do all that again"

"But if he did wanna marry you  you'd say yes?"

"I guess, but like I said. It's never gonna happen so there's no point even thinking about it" I shrug. "Why are you so interested in people getting married anyway?"

"No reason. I was just wondering" he smiles at me through pursed lips. "You wanna play another video game?" He asks changing the topic. "Sure" I shrug a little confused about his questions about marriage.

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Joseph's POV

I didn't go to Michael's house to speak with him because I don't want to do this in front of Leanne until I know all the facts, but it's been over an hour since I sent him a message and I'm still waiting for him in his office, but if he doesn't turn up soon I will be going to his house because I'm not going to let this go until I know exactly what's been going on between him and Lisa.

I'm about to call Michael again and the office door finally opens. "I've been waiting here almost 2 hours. Where the hell have you been?"

"I was in bed with my girlfriend and then I stopped at Starbucks to get a coffee" he shrugs and goes over to his desk. "And that's more important than this? Don't you think your dicks got you in enough trouble already?" I frown "Probably" he shrugs and starts looking through some notes his assistant left for him on his desk. "I brought the DNA results" I say and he doesn't say anything or even look up from his notes. "Michael, look at me when i'm talking to you" I say sternly and I looks up at me. "You got your results and the answer so what more is there say?" He shrugs.

"Actually I haven't read it yet. I thought it would be better to do it while your I'm the room so we can talk about it" I say handing him the envelope and he looks at it, but doesn't move. "What's the matter? If your so sure your not the father then why don't you open it? Or are you scared of what the answers gonna be?" I ask and again he doesn't answer me and I sigh heavily, taking the letter back "Fine! I'll read it then"

I stand and read the letter then look over at Michael and he's still not speaking and looking down at the desk.

"Your not the father" I sigh in relief and he doesn't say anything for a moment

"I already told you that" he mutters. "I'm sorry, but I had to check just to be sure"

"No you didn't. You shouldn't have even had to ask me"

"Why are you getting so upset? This proves Lisa was lying" I frown confused. "But you believed her and you didn't make her do any tests or call her a liar"

"I didn't call you a liar. I just needed to know the truth"

"I already told you the truth, but my word wasn't good enough for you. Instead you yelled at me in the street and dragged in into a hospital and forced me to take a DNA test. You didn't ask Lisa for any proof. Yet my word wasn't good enough for you. I'm your son and you believed the woman that's caused me so much pain and almost killed me over me" he croaks, trying not to cry.

"I'm sorry I didn't believe you
I really am" I say sincerely and he shakes his head. "I know I've fucked up over and over, but I've been trying so hard with everything at work and in my personal life and everything else, but nothing I ever do is gonna be good enough for you because your always gonna see me as the screw up"

"Of course I don't think your a screw up and I know how hard you've been working"

"But it's not enough though is it? I'm trying so hard to prove to you and everybody that I've changed, but it's not good enough for anybody. And you know what hurts the most? You actually thought that I'd deny my own child. If I thought for a second there was even the slightest chance her baby was mine then I would be at the hospital taking care of it. As much as I hate Lisa for everything she's done. I'd never take that out on an innocent baby that's done nothing wrong"

"Michael, I'm sorry. I'm really am and.. "

"Stop saying that" he cuts me off. "Stop saying your sorry because it doesn't mean anything. Lisa always used to tell me she was sorry when she did something and that she loved me. Time and time again, but it was bullshit. All sorry is, is just an excuse for people hurt me and fuck me over and ruin my life then get away with because they said the word sorry. Sorry doesn't mean shit to me anymore" he sobs then breaks down crying.

"I just wanna be happy. That's all I want. Just a normal, happy life, but I can't have that" he sobs. "Of course you can have that"

"No I can't. Because she's always going to be there waiting for me"

"Who?" I frown confused. "Lisa. She's never gonna let me be happy and she's never gonna leave me alone"

"Yes she will, because she has no choice anymore. We have that restraining order now remember? She can't come anywhere near you or..."

"And you really think some stupid piece of paper is gonna make her stop!? Because it won't. She's never gonna stop until she's destroyed everything good in my life" he sobs and I put my arm around him to comfort him, but it just seems to make it worst as he breaks down crying even more.

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Leanne's POV

After a few more video games TJ looks over at the time. "Oh shit! I'm gonna have to go. My dad said he wanted me to work at the offices this afternoon" he says, putting his jacket on. "I'll come with you" I smile and go to the car with him.

When we get to the offices, TJ goes to find his dad and I go over to Michael's office and when I open the door Michael is on the floor crying and Joesph is trying to calm him down.

"What's going on?" I ask confused and go over to him and he wraps his arms tightly around me. "I can't take it anymore" he sobs in my arms. "He's just a little upset about something right now, he'll be ok" Joesph says and Michael shakes. "No it won't. It's never gonna be ok" he sobs.

"Michael, I need you to calm down and tell me what's wrong. Just take deep breaths just like you showed me" I say softly and he starts taking deep breaths and calming down a little.

"What's going on?" I ask again once he's a little more calm and he tells me what's been going on with Lisa.

"But she's lying. You have to believe me. I didn't do anything with her I swear and I have a test to prove it" he says handing me a letter. "Of course I believe you" I say softly putting the letter down, not bothering to read it and wrap my arms around him again.

"I um... I'll give you both some privacy" Joesph mutters and leaves the room and I look at him confused them turn back to Michael.

"I just want her to go away and never come back" he sobs wrapping his arms tighter around me.

We sit silently, cuddling for a moment and Michael starts to become more relaxed. "Why didn't you read it?" He asks and I look at him confused "the letter that proves it's not my baby. Why didn't you read it?"

"Because you already told me what it said"

"You believe me?" He sniffles and I nod. "Of course I believe you. Why wouldn't I? I say softly, wiping away his tears. "I don't know why she's saying those things, but it's not true. All she ever does is try and ruin my life. I don't know why she hates me so much" he croaks and starts getting upset again. "Sshhh.. Don't worry about Lisa. It doesn't matter what she says. She's not going to ruin anything for us anymore" I say softly and wrap my arms around him again.

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Lisa's POV

"Thanks for doing this again" I smile at the nurse as I'm getting a few diapers and things together. "It's no problem. He's a sweet little boy" she smiles looking down at Michael Jr. "You just try and get some rest and don't worry about this little one. He's in good hands" she smiles and leaves the room with him again.

Once the nurse leaves I get changed into some fresh PJs and go back over to my bed and the door opens.

"What are you doing here?" I ask confused but get no reply.

"Why are you locking the door? I asks then suddenly getting really nervous and I watch the table being pushed in front of the door blocking either of us from leaving and from anybody coming in.