With a frown, she bit down on the cracker hard, annoyed when all the crumbs fell on top of the pages she’d been reading about demographics and stats regarding fantasy football.

Olivia normally worked in the inner office, but she was out dealing with meetings today, which left Sienna alone with her thoughts. She buried herself in statistics and the morning passed quickly. Although she didn’t seem to have the nausea under control, the vomiting and dizziness were, so she was able to go out and pick up lunch without worry.

She placed her hand on her desk, about to push herself up when a shadow loomed over her. She knew immediately who it was.

Steeling herself, she glanced up into Ethan’s blue eyes.

“Hey, beautiful.”

She blinked, startled by both his presence and choice of words. “You’re back.” Well, that was brilliant, she thought, annoyed because he robbed her of the power of logical speech. Of course he was back. He was standing right in front of her.

He grinned, sitting his ass down on her desk. “I’m back and I want to talk to you.”

“Okay?” They had issues they’d need to work out after the baby was born but nothing she could think of before then.

“First, have you had a doctor’s appointment yet? For the baby?” he asked.

Her mouth grew dry as she shook her head. “No. It’s tomorrow.”

“What time? I’ll take you,” he said, not asked.

She narrowed her gaze. “Why?”

An amused smile lifted his lips. His sexy lips. Why was he suddenly so relaxed and at ease?

She was anything but.

“Because I want to be with you throughout this process.” He glanced at her as if the answer was obvious, and she couldn’t tear her gaze from his handsome face, hint of stubble, and full lips.

That nausea began to return. “Umm, okay, but it’s really not necessary to come with me.”

“Oh, but it is.” His gaze darkened, his eyes narrowing, letting her know he meant it.

She blew out a breath. “Okay, tomorrow, ten a.m.” If she wanted to ditch him, she could skip work and go straight from home.

It’s not like he knew who her doctor was or where she was located. She just didn’t see the need for him to be there.

“Are you going from the office or straight from your place?” he asked.

She pursed her lips, annoyed he’d out-thought her. “From home.”

“Great.” He smiled, obviously pleased. “I’ll pick you up. How’s nine thirty? Enough time?”

She nodded, knowing when to give in but not happy about his sudden need to join her.

“Don’t look so annoyed. You need to get used to having me around. Now, about us.”

This time the breath left her lungs. “What about us?” she managed to ask.

“I’d like to talk.” He met her stare, his expression serious. “There’s a lot you don’t know about me, things that will explain my past behavior. Things you need to know.”