All Over Again 3-Eddy+Christie

It was a typical Monday morning as Christie Monteiro prepared breakfast in their cheery-looking dining room. Despite having their own chef and servants, she still enjoyed helping household errands especially when it comes to serving her family. Suddenly, a sound of light running footsteps was heard that caught her attention.

"Mommy! Mommy!" a little voice called out.

Christie stopped from doing her chore and looked around with a wide smile. In front of her stood the little guy that always brightens up her morning. She smoothened her skirt as she sat down to welcome the enthusiastic boy in her arms.

"Good morning Tiger! You're up early today," Christie cooed as she squeezed the 5-year old boy who's still in his pajamas.

The toddler escaped from his mother's hug and grinned. "Mommy! I did it! I did it!" he exclaimed, jumping excitedly.

Christie watched her son as he did a series of Capoeira moves that she had been teaching him for a long time now. She clapped her hands with a proud smile on her face.

The Brazilian mother could not believe how hellish everything was before Tiger was born. Years had already passed since those dark days had gone yet sometimes, she could not help but look back how everything had been before.

~Flashback~

"When will you wake up Eddy?" Christie whispered at the unconscious figure lying down on the hospital bed.

It had been 3 weeks ever since Eddy was sent to the hospital because of something related to the Mishimas... 3 weeks since the confrontation with Nina had happened... 3 weeks since Eddy almost died and fought for his life... He may still be alive and breathing but the lifeless form on the bed still does not show any sign of getting up soon.

The only visitor in the room sat down on the chair beside the bed and held the patient's limp hand. She stared at the bandaged face of the person she cares about the most, hoping for a miracle. Christie had been doing this for the past days, constantly praying and hoping for the revival of Eddy.

After a few minutes, she sighed dejectedly and leaned her head down on the bed, not letting go of his hand.

Still haunted by the horror of almost losing him few weeks ago, Christie could easily remember the pain she felt when she thought she almost lost Eddy. She could not bear thinking again and again what would have happened to her if Eddy would end up having the same fate as her grandfather.

Thinking such thoughts often tire Christie. As she was about to doze off, she sensed a sudden movement coming from the bed. A sudden weight on her head made her look up.

"Eddy!" she cried.

Christie's heart was hammering in her chest as her eyes landed on Eddy's face. They were soon filled with tears as she saw that Eddy had finally awaken. He stared back with glossy eyes.

"I will call the doctor," she said, gently pulling away from him.

As she was about to reach out towards the phone, she felt him pull her arm. Christie stopped and gave him a concerned look. "What's wrong?"

Eddy did not respond. His hand travelled down her arm and linked his fingers with hers.

Christie's heartbeat quickened with the simple gesture. But she did not let herself be carried away. There are still more important matters on hand.

"We should inform the doctor that you're awake," she murmured.

Eddy closed his eyes and shook his head. A sigh escape from his mouth. "I want us to be alone," he pleaded.

Christie shivered upon hearing his voice. It had been months since she spoke to him and it still felt like a dream to her that he's finally in front of talking to her. He seemed to be okay now which made her relieved. And he wants them to be alone.

The young woman nodded and sat down on the chair again. She did not dare break their physical contact. "How are you feeling?" she murmured, squeezing his hand.

Again, there was no answer. Christie easily noticed that he was distracted by something else. He sat up on the bed despite her warning that he's still weak and that he shouldn't push himself. However, his persistence won and so she had just let him do what he wanted. Surprisingly, Eddy's free hand slowly travelled towards her stomach.

Shocked, Christie did not make any move as the man in front of him touched the bump. She was wearing a loose shirt so it was not really easy to distinguish that she's pregnant. But then, she remembered the times that she talked to him in his sleep. She would often tell him that when he wakes up, he will finally meet their baby. She would say that she wants him to go home and start a family with her. Does this mean that he heard everything?

A feeling of warmth overpowered Christie. Maybe he would be willing to settle down with her?

Unexpectedly, Eddy pulled away. He covered his face with his hands and started crying.

Alarmed, Christie kept asking what was wrong. "Are you in pain? Does something hurt? Should I call the doctor?" she asked with so much worry in her voice.

"I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry!" Eddy cried.

Christie tried to assure him again and again that everything's going to be okay but he still went on apologizing to her.

As Eddy continued to ask for forgiveness, a thought came to Christie. Horror-stricken, she stopped talking and stared at the sobbing person with sudden fear. Why was he apologizing? He touched their baby earlier, right? Does this mean he regret having her pregnant? Does this mean it's all a mistake to him that they did it?

Despite the sudden sensation of knives jabbing her chest, she knew it was not the best time to confront him right now. His welfare is more urgent to be addressed.

"Look, I will call the doctor so maybe he could calm you down, okay? Let's talk about this when you're fully healed," she gently told him.

She was about to walk away. What he said made her pause.

"I should never have left," he murmured.

Christie almost laughed at the statement. It was what she had been telling him again and again even before her grandfather died. And now, so much had already happened.

Unable to control herself any longer, she snapped. "You did not have to leave you know. You could have stayed. We could have rebuilt everything. Be there for each other and not grieve alone over grandpa's death. This did not have to happen."

Her voice was soft yet firm. She was trying to comfort him but at the same time scold him.

"I want to tell you something," he spoke up.

Now, it was Christie's turn to be quiet.

"I have been awake for days now. It had happened during the time you were away. The doctor already knew about it. But I asked him not to tell you yet."

"W-what?" she mumbled, her tanned face masked with disbelief.

Eddy slowly removed his hands from his face. He could not look at Christie, who in return only had her eyes on him.

"I did not know how to face you. I was so ashamed of myself. I was stupid and had hurt you so many times already. Many times, I just pretend to be asleep when you're here. When you talked to me and thought I was asleep, I was listening. And when you told me about the baby..."

Silence filled the room. Eddy was looking down at his hands while Christie's gaze was still on him.

"I would really understand if you want to kick my ass right now," he sighed.

Despite the startling revelation, Christie shook her head frantically. "I would never do that, Eddy. You know I won't," she said wholeheartedly. "I really care about you."

Eddy sighed again, his voice breaking. "I don't deserve it."

The Brazilian woman's face softened. She slowly moved towards him and placed her hand on his shoulder.

"I impregnated you and then left you," he said with so much disgust for himself. "And here I am still alive. I should have been dead. I deserve to die more than him-"

A sound of slap brought stillness to their conversation.

"Oh my god I am so sorry Eddy!" Christie exclaimed, touching the spot on his face where she had hit him.

Eddy moved away tenderly from her touch and held her hands. Finally, he looked at Christie straight to her eyes. "It's alright, I deserve it," he smirked.

"No you do not! Stop saying that!" she argued, pulling away.

She breathed deeply, preparing herself to express the words that tore her heart.

"Look if you think my pregnancy is a mistake, I understand. I could raise the child on my own. I choose to keep the baby and I won't have to bother you I swear. You don't have to avoid me like that. I will go far away from you and-"

Before she could even finish what she was saying, a set of strong arms pulled her and her lips crashed into his. Christie felt her whole body weakened as their kiss which started out slow became more intense and passionate.

She had always questioned what would happen between the two of them. She had always wondered how Eddy felt about her. She had always speculated whether he would leave her again. Now, all were answered with that one kiss.

~End of Flashback~

A familiar chuckle brought Christie out of her reverie.

"Daddy!" Tiger shouted as he ran towards a man in a business suit.

The tall figure pulled the little boy into his arms and laughed again. "Tiger Jackson Gordo, haven't I told you that it's not good to show off?"

Christie laughed as she watched lovingly her husband ruffled their son's curly hair.

"Like father like son, Eddy," she teased as she approached her family.

Eddy looked at her with a smile. It was a look that had never faded away for years. A look saying that she's the most beautiful person to him. However, Tiger was vying for his attention. The little guy was talking about school and how he's going to be the best in capoeira.

"You know daddy, my classmates told me that mommy is like an angel. They said they wanted to marry her someday. I told them they can't do that cause you'll get mad," Tiger said while playing with his father's hair.

Eddy and Christie chuckled together with their eyes on their son.

"Okay Tiger, go to nana and have your breakfast now. Daddy needs to get to work," she said, taking the little boy into her arms.

"Okay! Bye daddy!" Tiger exclaimed. He then gave his father a last hug before he was brought down to the floor. He ran towards their dining table where the old woman who had taken care of the little boy all his life was waiting.

As soon as the two were left alone, Eddy wrapped his arms around Christie. She sighed happily, feeling satisfied.

"So you will pick up Tiger from school?" he asked, brushing her hair away from her face.

"I have to, remember? He'll be having his capoeira lessons afterwards," she responded, looking up at him. "I'm really proud of him. He's learning so fast."

"He's got a great teacher."

"He's not my only student so I could not really focus on him. His other classmates are even older than him yet he learns faster."

"Must be in his blood then."

"Must have gotten from his dad."

"He sure did."

Christie jokingly glared at her husband and laughed. Eddy grinned and kissed her forehead.

Before, it was hard to talk about the martial arts that they have both learned and loved. After the accident, Eddy was told that he could no longer do strenuous activities such as capoeira. It was hard for him to take it at first but in time, he finally accepted reality with the help of Christie. He even convinced her to open up a capoeira school. They could even joke about it sometimes.

"Well, I'm off to work," he declared as they pulled away from each other.

The two walked out of the house and approached the black car parked in front.

"Aren't you glad you finally settled down and pursued your father's business?" Christie smiled.

"Of course! I never knew I would enjoy it this much," he answered truthfully. "More so, I'm happiest that I'm married to a beautiful angel whom younger kids would want to marry someday."

Christie playfully slapped her husband on the shoulder. "Okay now, quit being sappy," she laughed.

They shared a quick kiss on the lips before Eddy hopped in to the vehicle.

"Be back early, okay?" she said, reminding him not to be a workaholic as he usually was.

"I will," Eddy promised.

As the car drove away, Christie went back to their house smiling to herself. While helping Tiger eat, her thoughts drifted elsewhere.

Christie could not believe how chaotic her life was before. She and Eddy had lost so much. He lost his family. She lost her grandfather. Despite losing their family, they at least gained each other. And with the arrival of Tiger, Christie and Eddy were able to form a new family. A family of their own. Christie could not help but feel very thankful all over again.