Chapter 2 - Destiny Faith Hope Pattinson

Chapter 2- Destiny Faith Hope Pattinson

March 1^st 2013

Rob POV

Experiencing Destiny’s birth is the most amazing thing I’ve ever witnessed, to see Kristen working so hard to bring our daughter into the world. As a husband, seeing your wife in so much pain makes you feel helpless, however Kristen needed me to be strong for her and that’s exactly what I did. Having my mom there for us kept me calm and focused on guiding Kristen through the contractions. When she told my mom her wish was for me to deliver our baby girl, I couldn’t be more proud. How many men can say they delivered their own child? As I looked down at Kristen nursing I smiled as she looked into my eyes. She was exhausted; however I knew she wanted to see her mom and dad before she allowed sleep to take her.

“She’s hungry huh.”

“She had a long journey to get here.”

“You were amazing.”

“Couldn’t have done it without you or your mom.”

“What’s on that mind of yours?”

“It’s just…I know we said we would wait until Destiny was older before we introduced her to the fans, but they stood by us when the media didn’t. They deserve to know we have a beautiful daughter. We don’t have to move back to LA yet.”

“Is this what you truly want?”

“Mm, they’ve done a lot for us. They believed in us when the media wanted to tear us to shreds.”

“Then we will reveal Destiny to our fans. Your right, they have done nothing but support us. They’ll be happy for us.”

“I love you.”

“I love you too baby.”

“Can we go downstairs?”

“Of course we can. Is she sleeping?”

“Yeah, can you hold her while I get changed?”

“No need to ask I’d love to.”

“I couldn’t keep the smile off my face as Kristen unlatched Destiny from her breast handing her to me. Leaning her over my shoulder I rubbed her back gently burping her. Laughing under my breath as she burped. The mattress lifted as Kristen left the bed walking into the walk in closet pulling on some sweats and her pink hoody, deciding to tie her hair into a messy bun. As she came out, her smile took my breath away. Slowly getting out of bed, being careful not to wake up Destiny I laid her gently into her mother’s arms wrapping my arm around Kristen’s shoulders as we walked downstairs together.  The minute we walked into the living room, Kristen’s smile lit up as she saw her parents waiting for her. As much as my mom and sisters had been wonderful with her, I knew she wished Jules could have been with her. As she curled up on the couch, holding Destiny close to her body, I decided to make myself useful, that being said I decided to call Jackson whilst Kristen spent some time with her parents.

Kristen POV

The moment I saw my mom, all the emotions from the day came flooding to the surface, the minute I went into labour I knew the chances of them making it for the birth were slim, I was just happy that they were here now. As Rob left to make calls, I looked at Destiny, then my parents, seeing the anticipation on their eyes. That’s when I remembered that they still didn’t know the baby’s gender. Taking a deep breath, I prepared myself to tell my parents they had a granddaughter knowing my dad was going to spoil her rotten. I was brought out of my thoughts by my mom coming over to us, and my dad kneeling down beside us. Looking between them I couldn’t keep the smile off my face despite the tiredness.”

“Mom, Dad, I’d like you to meet Destiny Faith Hope Pattinson.”

“You had a baby girl.”

“I did. She has my nose and Rob’s eyes and hair. She’s perfect.”

“She’s beautiful sweetheart congratulations.”

“Thank you Mom.”

Turning toward my Dad I smiled brightly, seeing the look of wonder on his face as he looked between Destiny and myself. Like me, my father was private, yet I couldn’t help but notice the unshed tears in his eyes. I knew they wanted to hold her but I wasn’t quite comfortable with letting her go yet, she was only a few hours old. Resting my head back against the couch, I watched Destiny sleeping, stroking her cheek gently as she slept. Suddenly I wished Dana, Cam and Taylor were here, as boisterous as they are they’re still my brothers. Turning back toward my Dad I decided to ask him if he had any ideas how we could announce Destiny’s arrival to the fans. After all he and Mom had raised us in the spotlight.

“Dad how did you and Mom handle introducing us to the public eye?”

“Well, we did it slowly, at first the people around us knew, and then we introduced you to the public.”

“Our fans have stood by us throughout everything. I want to show them that their support has been appreciated.”

“Have you decided when you’re moving back to LA?”

“Rob has a few movies still to film; no doubt we’ll be back in LA sooner rather than later.”

“You seem more relaxed.”

“I am. It’s nice being here and not being papped every five seconds.”

“I can see why. Your brother’s miss you.”

“I miss them.”

Wrinkling my nose, I suddenly realised Destiny needed a diaper change. Unable to move, I was grateful when Rob made his way back into the living room. Whatever Jackson had said to him he was happy with it. The minute he entered the room I knew he could tell what I was about to ask him before I’d opened my mouth. He was going to get the first diaper change; I’d just spent the last 6 hours in agony bringing her into the world. Just as I opened my mouth to ask him if he would bring everything down he got there before me. Sometimes it scared me how much he think alike.

“I’ll go get the diaper bag and wipes.”

“Your changing him?”

“Of course. I’ll be right back.”

“Love you.”

“Love you too angel.”

“What did Jackson say?”

“I’ll tell you once she’s clean.”

“Alright.”

Gently resting Destiny into Rob’s arms, I smiled as I saw the love in his eyes as he held his daughter. I always knew he was going to be a wonderful father, the way he interacts with Marlowe showed me that. Suddenly I had an idea; I hadn’t seen Tom and Sienna since Cannes, A huge part wanted to get together with them, more than ever now Destiny was here. I was brought out of my thoughts by Rob coming back downstairs with Destiny; I knew she was hungry because her fist was once again in her mouth. Once I’d lifted up my hoody and unclasped the maternity bra I guided Destiny to my breast smiling as she latched on suckling again as she nursed. Resting my head against Rob’s shoulder I decided to just come out with it, I couldn’t keep anything from him, just like he couldn’t hide anything from me; we were too easy to read. Glancing up I noticed my parents getting ready to leave. Frowning I felt a pang of guilt I didn’t want them to feel like they had to leave.

“Mom you don’t have to go.”

“It’s alright, you two need time together with Destiny, and we’ll be back before you know it.”

“Where will you go while you’re here?”

“Actually, Clare called me after you had Destiny and invited us to stay with them.”

“You won’t be far then?”

“No sweetheart we’ll be here whenever you need us.”

“Alright.”

“See you soon sweetheart.”

“See you soon Mom, Dad.”

“See you soon angel.”

As I watched my parents leave, I rested my head against Rob’s shoulder again moving Destiny to my other breast latching her on again looking down at her as she nursed again. Glancing over at Rob I noticed the look of pride in his eyes. We were his pride and joy and if anyone dared try to hurt us there would be hell to pay. Now my parents had left I decided to bring up the idea of going to see Tom and Sienna, if he knew I was second guessing how Tom felt about me then I knew we would be seeing them soon. I’d also heard on the grapevine that The Rover was going to Cannes.

“Rob, can I ask you something.”

“Anything you know that.”

“Does Tom know what happened last year; I’ve not seen him since Cannes.”

“He knows, he would have been in contact sooner but with Marlowe it’s harder for them to get back here.”

“We could get Destiny a passport and then go see them. If you want that is.”

“What are you afraid of sweetheart?”

“Tom’s your best friend; I didn’t know what he’d think.”

“You’re like his sister Kristen, he would protect you the same way he would me.”

“I know I’m just being silly.”

“It’s not silly if it’s important to you. Would you like to go to New York and see them?”

“Mm, your post is over there, I think you might like what you see.”

“What do you know that I don’t?”

“Open it and you’ll see.”

Looking down at Destiny, I realised she had stopped nursing and was now fast asleep against my breast. Slowly unlatching her I rubbed her back gently being careful not to wake her up as she let out a small burp. Resting my head against the back of the couch again, I finally started to feel the tiredness, there wasn’t going to be any fooling Rob this time he could see how exhausted I really was, however I was determined to watch him open his post. Just as I opened my eyes again, I saw the smile on his face as he looked at the paper.

“Congratulations.”

“How…? When did you find out?”

“A few days ago. I wanted to keep it a surprise for you. Another reason we need a passport for Destiny.”

“You’d come?”

“Why wouldn’t I? I want us to be there when you’re on stage with your co-stars.”

“We could invite Tom and Sienna.”

“I like that idea.”

“Want me to take her whilst you get some sleep?”

“Yes please.”

Standing up slowly, I walked the short distance to Rob laying a sleeping Destiny into his arms, leaning in moulding my lips against his before curling up on the couch again, it wasn’t long before I was dozing off vaguely aware of Rob singing to Destiny, however I couldn’t make out the words as the exhaustion finally overcame me. Letting out a contented sigh I relaxed, soon we would be revealing our daughter the fans; it was something that terrified me yet at the same time gave me a sense of pride. I knew we’d have to return to LA sooner rather than later as we’d planned, and Cannes would be the big test to see if we were able to handle the media spotlight with Destiny so young. That was the last thing I could remember thinking before I let sleep completely take me. My dreams were filled with Rob and Destiny. My family. My world.

Rob POV

As Kristen slept, I walked over to the arm chair easing myself into down at Destiny’s sleeping form. I didn’t think I could love anyone as much as I love Kristen yet this tiny person proved me wrong, the love I had in my heart for her was unbreakable, I would die for her, for both of them. Without them, I couldn’t survive. Kristen’s question about Tom had shocked me, I thought she would have known how he felt about her, when I’d been in New York at the end of September last year; the first one he asked after was her. Shifting Destiny into my left arm I grabbed my cell dialling Tom’s number hoping he’d answer

“Hello?”

“Hey Tom its Rob. I’m not interrupting anything am I?”

“Not at all. What’s up?”

“Well I’m calling for two reasons really. Kristen gave birth this morning; we have a beautiful baby girl.”

“Congratulations.”

“Thank you.”

“What else is on your mind?”

“Kristen revealed something to me today which shocked me.”

“What is it?”

“Well she hasn’t seen you since Cannes and after everything last year; she started to feel like she lost you. I just got confirmation through that The Rover is going to Cannes and I wondered if you and Sienna would like to come along.”

“We’d love to. I’ll talk to her is she around?”

“She’s sleeping, we’ve had visitors since she gave birth this is the first time she’s had to rest.”

“Where are you right now LA?”

“No we’re in London.”

“You’re welcome to come see us in New York any time you know that.”

“I think we’ll take you up on that offer.”

“We’ll see you soon.”

“In a few weeks, we need to get Destiny’s passport.”

“Alright see you then.”

“Bye Tom.”

“Bye Rob.”

Shutting the call off, I tossed the cell on the floor next to my feet moving my right arm back underneath Destiny holding her close to my chest watching her sleep. I thought about Kristen’s conversation with her father about how they had dealt with showing their children to the fans, things were different then, however some of her words stuck in my mind. The fans had stood by us when everything was crazy, defended us against the haters, they deserved to see our daughter. Suddenly I came to a decision, whilst we were in New York I’d ask Tom to take some pictures of the three of us and one of those photographs would be released into the media. All we would need to do is find an outlet we could trust.