Leo had told you the news. Mike had fallen into an abyss and was presumed dead. He had held you when you crumbled to the floor and promised you that he would find his brother.
The not knowing was the worst part, you thought. Then as time passed and your mind formed gut-wrenching conclusions. But the worst part was realizing that he may not be coming back.
Leo visited you often, and you knew he didn't like seeing you so upset. So you tidied the house and took a long bath. When he came to see you that day, you were a different person. You knew he felt like he was letting his brother down by not finding him, and seeing how devastated you were wasn't helping.
Then Leo vanished for weeks. You didn't hear from him, didn't see him, and you wondered if he had met the same end as your fiancee did.
You felt yourself slipping away slowly, faced with a harsh reality that life went on regardless.
And then you started getting sick. You brushed it off at first until you were too weak. When the doctor told you, you weren't sure how to feel. You and Mike had discussed having children and agreed that it should happen naturally. And now he was gone, and you were two months along, wondering where you went from here.
You returned home and found the door open. Your eyebrows furrowed as you slowly pushed the door open further. You heard two male voices and followed them to the living room.
Leo turned around, and your eyes widened when you saw he was covered in bruises and dirt. "Where have you been?" He hugged you tightly, and you rested your head on his shoulder.
"I could ask you the same thing." You said, taking a step back.
"About that..."
You heard footsteps and looked up when a figure appeared in the doorway.
"M-Mike?" You placed a hand over your mouth, your eyes never leaving his as he stepped forward.
"Hey, beautiful."
You hugged him tightly, and he lifted you, turning around. You placed your hands on his cheeks, kissing him passionately.
"I've missed you so much. I didn't think I'd ever see you again." He wiped away your tears with his thumbs, smiling softly.
"I missed you too." He wrapped his arms around you, and you cried on his shoulder.
You placed your hands on his shoulders, lifting your head after a few minutes. "I-I have something I have to tell you...I'm pregnant."
His eyes widened but he stayed silent.
"I'm two months along and -" Your eyes closed when he kissed you. Mike hugged you tightly.
You looked at Leo when he spoke up, "Congratulations!"
You smiled as you stepped away to hug him. Mike smiled at you both before stepping forward, putting his arms around you both. You pouted when he ruffled your hair.
"Hey!"
The brothers laughed, and you smiled, watching them together. A giggle left your lips for the first time in a long time.
Mike was finally home. And you thanked your lucky stars that he was safe.
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