pregnant. that particular word hit her like a ton of bricks. hell, much like it had the very first time she’d discovered her own pregnancy all those years ago. it was something never expected, only now it made her heart feel like it was breaking in two. a stranger conceiving meant nothing to her, really. but jeremy’s best friend? someone she’d see on a reoccurring basis? yeah… that made her pause and really think. but what really did it for her, was the look on jer’s face right now. hands slowly reaching out for his own, bringing the other in close to her as she possibly could. “ jo can stay. “ she breathed out with a small nod, tucking her nose in against the crook of his neck and placing a kiss there. “ she’s family, jer. i would never ask you to turn her away. “
his eyes followed hers for as long as they could, until her face disappeared in his neck and jeremy found himself leaning his head against hers. the undead pulse of heart raced at her gesture; it’s not lost on him the importance of that moment. truthfully, he wasn’t even sure how he was going to handle this on the day to day. but, standing there with katherine, he knew he wouldn’t have to go it alone. “thank you, baby,” he whispered, turning to press a kiss against her hair. “i know it’s a lot to ask. and i want you to know how much i appreciate you– all the time, but especially in this moment.”