Norah closed her eyes, not sure if she was even ready to see Nick again. Of course she wanted to with all of her heart, but she hadn't yet told him about what had happened with his father at the hospital. She had not broken the news that she would be working with a healer in Ireland now, instead of at St. Mungo's. But a private practice would be a good fit for her. She could still learn so much, but she would get to know people on a more personal level. And the best part was, it was far from Caleb Valari and his mind games. But would her boyfriend think she was leaving him? Well, in a way she almost was. She was going to give him space to finish school. And then when he graduated, they could be together, if he still wanted to.
She finished getting ready, wondering if she was dressed too casually. But he hadn't said anything about dressing formally, so she figured she should just be herself. She placed a hand on her stomach, which was still mostly flat. It just looked as if she had eaten a big lunch or something.
"We'll see your daddy soon, little one," she whispered. Merlin, that was strange. Nick would be a wonderful father, but it was still weird to think of him that way yet.
She made sure she had her purse, then she closed her eyes and apparated to the designated spot. Her smile widened, and she couldn't help but forget everything she had meant to say. She only wanted to kiss him and have him hold her in his arms. Norah moved forward smoothly and wrapped her arms around him. She smiled as she kissed him softly, and then she ran her fingers through his hair.
"You look amazing, baby. I missed you."
She wondered if he would be able to see the small curve of her stomach, or taste her cherry lip gloss she had purchased with him in mind. Why was she letting her mind focus on all of these tiny, insignificant details? Maybe it was because she wanted to be absolutely perfect for him, the way he was for her. And he always would be, too. She rested her forehead against his and sighed in contentment.
"A picnic? You have no idea how incredible this all looks, honey. My boyfriend is such a romantic," she said, smiling.
Norah