Esposito was whistling as he made his way up the steps toward his and Lanies apartment. He had a dozen roses in his hand. He and Lanie had been fighting lately. He still loved her more than anything and he didn't think his life could get more perfect but about two weeks ago she began acting strange.
She cried a lot and she didn't really want any affection. He had been working more so they could start saving for a house that was nearby his mothers. Lanie really wanted it. Tonight they were having a small get together and he had cut out of work early to help her. Buying the flowers as a way to let her know he still loved her.
He opened the door and could smell the food she was making in the kitchen. The table was set and Zoey his beautiful baby girl was in her play pen giggling happily. She was seven months old now and everyday he loved her more. She had his eyes and hair but Lanies beautiful skin.
He went to the play pen and she reached for him he set the roses aside and lifted her into his arms kissing her cheek.
"Hey, Beautiful...how's my girl? Is today the day? Huh?" He held her away from him.
"Can you say Daddy? Daddy? Come on baby girl say it" She giggled and he smiled kissing her again and putting her in the play pen.
"Maybe tomorrow right precious?" She went back to her toys and he picked up the roses going into the kitchen.
Lanie had her back to him and was stirring something but even he could tell she was crying again.
"Lane..." He moved into the kitchen and set the roses aside taking her into his arms and she buried her head in his shoulder.
She finally backed away from him.
"Javier...I have something to tell you and you're not going to like it"
He paled and felt his blood going cold. One thought ran through his head. This can't be happening to me. She can't be leaving me he panicked.
"Baby, Don't please I'm sorry I'm working so much but I promise it's just until we get that house I know how badly you want Zoey to have a back yard" She cried harder.
"Please...Lanie...you and Zoey are my whole life don't take her from me...Look I brought you roses to tell you I love you and I've been thinking we should go on vacation just the three of us where ever you want to go" She took the roses he offered but shook her head.
"No...Javier..." He felt ready to cry too. His chest hurt and he ran a hand through his hair before a few tears worked loose.
"Lanie...please...don't leave me" She set the roses aside.
"I'm not leaving you...Javier...I'm pregnant" He felt like a weight had been lifted instantly a second before a thrill shot through him.
"Pregnant?" She nodded and held back tears.
"I know...Zoey is only seven months and we haven't even thought about having any more babies let alone now when our funds are so tight but...maybe I can go back to work...I don't need to be a stay at home mom...I can work until...until...the baby comes" She started to cry and he pulled her close with a laugh.
"I'm so sorry...I found out two weeks ago..." He kissed the top of her head.
"Hey, I love you. I love Zoey and do you know what?" She shook her head.
"I love that baby that's growing inside you" He told her and she smiled.
"I was afraid you'd be upset...I mean...Zoey wasn't exactly planned and we didn't even talk about any more babies and you are so tired from working and trying to buy that house and now...this"
"No, Zoey wasn't planned and look how amazing she is" She looked up at him and he kissed her a quick sweet kiss before he continued.
"I love my life with you and Zoey. It's hard sometimes but I wouldn't change anything...How far along are we?" She smiled.
"Three months" She blushed and he laughed.
"Well. Nobody can say we waste time...Mom wanted lots of grandchildren it appears she's going to get them" She hugged him close.
"I love you, Javier"
"I love you too baby...so let's see every four months you get pregnant that's at least a kid a year...how many more years will you be able to have babies?" She laughed.
"I think after this we'll be going on the pill...for awhile at least" She turned to start putting her roses in a vase and he put his arms around her waiste.
"How long until everyone shows up?" He asked and she shrugged.
"Half an hour or so...should we tell them?" He kissed her neck.
"That's up to you...but now's as good a time as any to tell you...I was always planning on having more then a few kids...after Zoey I was even more sure I want kids...at least three" She laughed.
"Did she say Daddy today?" He laughed.
"No, Maybe tomorrow" She shook her head and he put his hands on her stomach surprised he hadn't noticed the slight bump before now but then she hadn't really been letting him get close enough lately.
"I'm going to go get a shower...why don't you come and join me? We can talk about baby names" She smiled and was about to agree when the screaming in the living room interrupted.
Esposito groaned and buried his head in her neck. She laughed and finished with the roses.
"I think someone else needs my attention more" She told him giving him a quick kiss.
"DA! DA! DA!" Esposito turned instantly looking at Lanie who grinned as he ran past into the living room.
"I'm here baby...that's my big big girl!" Lanie decided not to tell him that was Zoeys new dirty diaper noise not a name she was yelling.
**********************AN HOUR LATER************************
Lanie was sitting at the kitchen table with Beckett, Rosie and Maria looking at wedding dresses. Kate and Castle got engaged two months ago. Rosie and Ryan had now been married four months. The men were sitting on the opposite side of the table laughing and telling jokes. Each had a beer but Esposito had Zoey sitting on his lap playing with her toy keys.
Zoey giggled when Ryan tickled her side and stretched her arms out for him before climbing onto his lap and he bounced her up and down.
"So...how's the house thing coming?"Ryan asked and Esposito shrugged.
"Well, I was actually waiting until you guys were all here to tell Lanie" The women looked up and Lanie looked at him confused he smiled.
"Surprise Baby...We got the house...I heard this morning" She smiled and came around the table to slide onto his lap for a hug.
"Zoey is going to have a back yard" He told her kissing her cheek.
"That's not all she's going to have" Lanie told him with a smile.
"What's that dear?" Marie looked at them and Lanie smiled.
"Well...We're pregnant" Maria cried and Kate and Rosie smiled all coming for hugs while Ryan and Castle smiled too shaking their heads and slapping Esposito on the back.
"How long have you known?" Kate asked and Esposito shrugged.
"I just found out this evening"
"When are you due?" Maria asked and Lanie smiled.
"Probably in February sometime...I'm around three months" Maria smiled.
The men insisted a toast was nessecary since the Esposito family was not only expanding but also getting a house. Lanie drank some of Zoeys grape juice since she was pregnant. After Zoey had been tucked in and the guests had left Lanie went for her shower when she came out Esposito was in Zoeys room watching her sleep.
"Baby, What are you doing?" He shrugged.
"I just wanted to look at her"
"You wake her up Imma smack you" He smiled turning to her he crossed the room and took her in his arms.
"I'm looking forward to that" He told her before pulling her into a passionate kiss.
THE END
Thanks for reading. Those are my favorite Lanie/Esposito lines from the show...next to the one where they actually get together that's my favorite episode so I borrowed those quotes to end with. I HOPE YOU ENJOYED MY STORY!