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Heartbroken

TW: loss of pregnancy, depression

January 9th, 2021

Paige sat at the kitchen table in their cozy West Village apartment, her textbooks spread out in front of her as she nervously plays with her sliver wedding band of her finger, a symbol of the promise of forever she made to Jack nearly two years before. Lizzy, her faithful golden retriever, lay at her feet, keeping her company as she studied. Jack gone for the week again off to California for a string of games. Despite the warm sunlight streaming in through the window, Paige felt a wave of nausea wash over her.

She sighed, pushing her books aside. "I can't concentrate. Lizzy, do you think I should take that test?"

Lizzy raised her head, her eyes filled with concern as she let out a soft whine. Paige smiled weakly, scratching behind her ears. "I guess that's a yes."

With a deep breath, Paige stood up and walked to the bathroom taking the test out of the top drawer , taking the test. As she waited for the result, her mind raced with thoughts of what it could mean. She wasn’t ready motherhood she was in the middle of her college studies getting ready for her first internship with a special needs school. She thought of Jack he definitely wasn’t ready, his career just starting and that’s all he seems to care about lately. She didn’t know what she would do if it were positive. When the timer beeped, she hesitated before picking up the test.

Positive.

Paige's heart sank. She wasn't ready for this. She paced back and forth, trying to make sense of it all, Paige kept thinking to herself why they weren’t more careful, they were young and spontaneous of course this happened. As she thought to herself she heard the front door open, Jack walking in, his hockey bag slung over his shoulder, after a long week.

"Hey, babe, I'm home!" Jack called out, his voice full of cheer. Lizzy wags her tail excited to see her dad home.

“Hey, girl did you miss me?”. Jack asks Lizzie, Lizzie continues to want belly rubs.

Paige bit her lip, unsure of how to break the news to the man she loved so much. She walked slowly to the living room, where Jack was taking off his shoes.God, she thought, he always looks so gorgeous.

"Hey, Jack," Paige said, her voice barely above a whisper.

Jack looked up, noticing the somber tone in her voice. "Is everything okay?"

Paige took a deep breath, steeling herself for his reaction she knew she had to tell him she could never hide anything from him, he knew her too well. "I... I took a test. And it's positive."

Jack's smile faded, replaced by a look of shock. "Positive? You mean..."

Paige nodded, tears welling up in her eyes. "I'm pregnant, Jack."

For a moment, there was silence as Jack processed the news. Then, without a word, he turned and walked to the window, staring out at the city skyline. Paige watched him, her heart breaking at his reaction. He was always the one suppose to calm her down tell her everyone will be ok, and know he couldn’t get a word out.

Finally, Jack turned back to her, his expression unreadable. "This... This is a lot, Paige. I don't know if I'm ready for this."

Paige felt a surge of anger. "You don't know if you're ready? What about me? I'm the one who's pregnant!"

Jack ran a hand through his hair, looking frustrated. "I know, I know. I just... I didn't expect this. We're so young, Paige. We have our whole lives ahead of us."

Paige felt a lump form in her throat. "So, what are you saying? Do you want me to... to get rid of it?"

Jack shook his head quickly. "No, no, of course not. I just... I need some time to process this, Paige. Can you give me that?"

Paige felt her anger dissipate, replaced by a deep sadness. "Okay, Jack. I understand."

ack walked over to her, taking her hands in his. "I love you, Paige. And I love our life together. I just need to figure out how this... how this baby fits into it."

Paige nodded, wiping away her tears. "I love you too, Jack. We'll figure this out together, okay?"

They hugged, holding each other tightly, both unsure of what the future held but determined to face it together.

February 27th, 2021

Jack shifted uncomfortably beside her, sensing the judgmental stares. He squeezed her hand reassuringly, offering a small smile. "It's okay, Paige. Let them stare. We know how much we love each other and our baby."

Paige smiled back, grateful for his support. They were called into the ultrasound room, where a technician greeted them warmly. Paige lay back on the exam table, and Jack stood by her side, holding her hand tightly.

As the technician began the ultrasound, Paige felt a rush of emotion seeing their baby on the screen, a tiny, flickering heartbeat confirming their child's existence. Jack's eyes widened in amazement, his initial embarrassment melting away into wonder and awe.

The technician moved the wand over Paige's belly, capturing images of their baby from different angles. Finally, she announced, "Would you like to know the gender?"

Paige and Jack looked at each other, excitement bubbling up inside them. "Yes, please!" Paige replied eagerly.

The technician smiled and pointed to the screen. "Congratulations, it's a girl!"

Tears welled up in Paige's eyes as Jack grinned from ear to ear. They were having a daughter, a precious little girl to cherish and love. The room was filled with joy as they watched their baby squirming and kicking on the screen, a tangible reminder of the love they shared and the family they were building together.

As they left the hospital, hand in hand, Paige felt a sense of peace and contentment. Despite the challenges ahead, she knew that with Jack by her side, they could handle anything that came their way.

May 17th, 2021

Paige stood in the nursery, a smile on her face as she surveyed her handiwork. The walls were painted a soft shade of blue, with fluffy clouds adorning the ceiling. A white crib sat in one corner, surrounded by shelves filled with books and toys. Everything was perfect, just as she had imagined it.

Jack came up behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist. "It's beautiful, Paige. She is going to love it."

Paige leaned back into his embrace, feeling grateful for this moment of happiness. They had been through so much already, but they had come out stronger on the other side.

Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through Paige's abdomen, causing her to cry out in alarm. Jack's face turned white with fear as he helped her to the bed. The pain was intense, unlike anything Paige had ever felt before.

"We need to get to the hospital," Jack said, his voice trembling.

Paige nodded, trying to stay calm despite the fear coursing through her. They quickly gathered their things and headed to the hospital, where Paige was rushed to the emergency room.

Doctors and nurses swarmed around her, asking questions and running tests. Paige could hear snippets of their conversation, words like "emergency surgery" and "risk to the baby" floating in and out of her consciousness.

Finally, a doctor approached them with a grim expression on his face. "I'm sorry, but we need to perform emergency surgery. There's a problem that's impacting the baby, and we need to act fast."

Paige felt her heart shatter into a million pieces. She was only halfway through her pregnancy, and yet she was about to lose her baby. Tears streamed down her face as she clung to Jack's hand, seeking comfort in his touch.

The hospital corridor was bustling with activity as Jack paced back and forth, his heart pounding in his chest. He had been waiting for hours, his mind consumed with worry for Paige. She was in surgery, fighting for her life, and the life of their unborn child.

Jack sank into a chair, his head in his hands. He couldn't bear the thought of losing Paige. She was his everything, his reason for living. From the moment he had met her in kindergarten, he had known she was special. And now, as they faced the greatest challenge of their lives, he was determined to be there for her, no matter what.

Hours passed, but Jack refused to leave. He was a man possessed, his only thought to be by Paige's side when she woke up. The nurses tried to coax him away, but he shook his head resolutely. He would not leave until he knew she was okay.

Finally, the door to the surgical unit opened, and the doctor emerged, his face grave. Jack stood up, his heart in his throat.

"How is she? Is she okay?" he asked, his voice trembling.

The doctor sighed, his expression sympathetic. "The surgery was successful, but Paige is still in critical condition. We did everything we could for the baby, but..."

Jack's heart sank. He knew what the doctor was going to say, but it didn't make it any easier to hear.

“I'm sorry, Jack. We were unable to save the baby," the doctor said softly.

Tears welled up in Jack's eyes as he tried to process the news. They had lost their daughter, the little girl they had already begun to love and cherish. It was a loss that would stay with them forever.

Jack stood outside Paige's hospital room, a bouquet of peonies in his hand. He knew they were her favorite flowers, a small comfort in the midst of such tragedy. He took a deep breath, steeling himself for the difficult conversation that lay ahead.

As he entered the room, Paige looked up, a weak smile on her face. "Jack, you're here."

Jack forced a smile, his heart breaking at the sight of her. She looked so fragile, so vulnerable. He walked over to her bedside, placing the flowers on the table beside her.

"I brought these for you," he said softly. "I know how much you love peonies”.

Paige's smile faded as she looked at him, concern in her eyes. "Jack, what's wrong? Why do you look so sad?"

Jack took a seat beside her, taking her hand in his. "Paige, there's something I need to tell you. It's about the surgery..."

Paige's eyes widened in alarm. "What about the surgery? Is everything okay?"

Jack hesitated, the words catching in his throat. "Paige, I... I'm so sorry. We lost the baby."

Paige's hand flew to her mouth, her eyes filling with tears. "No, no, that can't be true. Our baby..."

Jack nodded, tears streaming down his own face. "I'm so sorry, Paige. The doctors did everything they could, but... but it wasn't enough. Our baby... she's gone."

Paige sobbed, her body shaking with grief. Jack wrapped his arms around her, holding her close as she cried. He felt helpless, unable to ease her pain, unable to bring their baby back.

After what seemed like an eternity, Paige's sobs subsided. She looked up at Jack, her eyes red and swollen. "Why, Jack? Why did this happen to us?"

Jack shook his head, his own voice choked with emotion. "I don't know, Paige. I wish I had answers, but I don't. All I know is that I love you, and I'm here for you, no matter what.

May 21st, 2021

Paige sat in the nursery, surrounded by the remnants of her shattered dreams. The once cheerful room now felt oppressive, suffocating her with its silent emptiness. Lizzy lay at her feet, sensing her owner's distress and offering silent comfort.

Jack entered the room, his face a mask of forced cheerfulness. "Hey, Paige, how are you feeling today?"

Paige felt a surge of anger rise within her. How could he act like everything was normal? How could he not see the devastation that lay before them?

"How am I feeling?" Paige exclaimed, her voice rising with each word. "How do you think I'm feeling, Jack? I just lost our baby, and you're here acting like nothing happened!"

Jack's smile faltered, his eyes betraying the pain he tried so hard to hide. "I... I'm just trying to be strong for you, Paige. I thought maybe if I acted like things were normal, it would help."

Paige shook her head, tears streaming down her face. "Normal? How can anything be normal after what we've been through? You think you're the only one hurting, Jack? You think I'm not grieving too?"

Jack took a step back, his own eyes filling with tears. "I know you're hurting, Paige. I know I can never understand what you're going through. But I'm trying, okay? I'm trying to be here for you in the only way I know how."

Paige's anger boiled over. "Trying? Is that all you can do, Jack? Try? Our daughter is gone, and all you can do is try? You weren't going to be there for her, Jack. You were going to be a distant father, always away with hockey. You already leave me alone, and now you've left me to grieve alone too."

Jack's shoulders slumped, the weight of Paige's words crushing him. "I'm sorry, Paige. I'm so sorry."

Paige wiped away her tears, her voice filled with bitterness. "Sorry isn't going to bring her back, Jack. Sorry isn't going to change anything."

Without another word, Jack turned and left the room, leaving Paige alone with her grief. She sank to the floor, her body wracked with sobs. All she wanted was to be alone, to mourn the loss of her daughter in peace.

Ellen Jacks mother knocked on the door of Jack and Paige's apartment, a smile on her face and a bag of gifts in her hand. She was excited to see Paige, to spoil her first grandchild with love and presents. But when Jack answered the door, she could see the sadness in his eyes, the weight of grief pressing down on him.

"Jack, dear, where's Paige? I brought some things for the baby," Ellen said, stepping inside.

Jack hesitated, his voice barely above a whisper. "Paige... Paige can't see you right now, Mom."

Ellen's smile faltered, confusion and concern crossing her face. "Why? What's wrong, Jack? Is Paige okay?"

Jack led his mother into the living room, where they sat down on the couch. "Paige had surgery, Mom. She... she lost the baby.". She... she hates me. She blames me for everything."

Ellen reached out, taking Jack's hand in hers. "Oh, Jack, this isn't your fault. You both must be going through so much right now. I can't imagine what you're feeling."

Jack wiped away his tears, his voice breaking. "I just don't know what to do, Mom. I feel so lost, so helpless. I... I don't know how to help Paige, how to comfort her."

Ellen squeezed his hand, her heart aching for her son and his wife. "Jack, sometimes all you can do is be there for her. Let her know that you love her, that you're there to support her in any way she needs."

Jack nodded, taking a deep breath. "I'll try, Mom. I'll try to be strong for her, to be the husband she needs me to be."

Ellen smiled, a glimmer of hope in her eyes. "That's all you can do, Jack. Just be there for her, and everything will be okay."

Ellen knocked gently on the nursery door, where Paige had been spending most of her time since coming home from the hospital. She heard a soft sniffle from inside before Paige called out, "Come in."

Ellen entered the room, her heart breaking at the sight of Paige sitting on the floor, surrounded by baby clothes and toys. Lizzy lay beside her, nuzzling her hand in silent comfort.

"Paige, dear, how are you holding up?" Ellen asked, sitting down beside her.

Paige looked up, her eyes red and puffy from crying. "I'm trying to be strong, Ellen. I really am. But it's so hard."

Ellen nodded, placing a comforting hand on Paige's shoulder. "I know, dear. I know. Losing a child is the hardest thing anyone can go through."

Paige wiped away her tears, her voice barely above a whisper. "I just don't know how to grieve, Ellen. I don't know how to move on from this."

Ellen took Paige's hands in hers, looking into her eyes with compassion. "Grieving is different for everyone, Paige. There's no right or wrong way to do it. You just have to let yourself feel whatever you're feeling, whether it's sadness, anger, or guilt."

Paige nodded, her shoulders shaking with sobs. "I feel so guilty, Ellen. I keep thinking about all the things I should have done differently, all the things I should have said."

Ellen squeezed Paige's hands, her voice gentle. "Paige, listen to me. This is not your fault. You did nothing wrong. Sometimes, things happen that are beyond our control. All we can do is try to find a way to cope, to heal."

Paige took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing thoughts. "I just wish I could turn back time, Ellen. I wish I could have my baby back."

Ellen wrapped her arms around Paige, holding her close. "I know, dear. I know. But we can't change the past. All we can do is cherish the memories we have and find a way to honor the life that was lost."

After a moment, Paige pulled away, a look of realization dawning on her face. "You're right, Ellen. I need to find a way to honor my daughter, to remember her in a positive way."

Ellen smiled, proud of the strength she saw in Paige. "That's the spirit, dear. And remember, you're not alone in this. Jack is hurting too. He loves you so much, Paige. He's loved you since you were kids."

Paige nodded, tears streaming down her face. "I know, Ellen. I know. But I was pretty mean to him. I pushed him away when all he wanted was to help me."

Ellen reached out, wiping away Paige's tears. "Paige, dear, Jack understands. He knows you're grieving, and he knows it's not easy for you. He just wants to be there for you, to support you in any way he can."

Paige nodded, a sense of peace washing over her. "Thank you, Ellen. Thank you for being here for me, for helping me through this."

Ellen hugged Paige tightly, feeling grateful for the bond they shared. Together, they would find a way to heal, to move forward from the tragedy that had befallen them.

Later that night, Paige stood in the doorway of their bedroom, watching as Jack sat alone, reading a history book. She took a deep breath, steeling herself for the conversation that lay ahead. She walked over to him, her heart heavy with grief.

"Jack, I need you," she said softly.

Jack looked up, setting his book aside as he saw the tears in Paige's eyes. He stood up, pulling her into his arms as they both began to cry. They held each other tightly, sharing their pain and grief in silent solidarity.

After a few minutes, they sat down on the bed, still holding hands. Jack spoke first, his voice choked with emotion. "I was thinking of naming her Georgia. Georgia Rose. I thought it was a beautiful name for our daughter."

Paige nodded, tears streaming down her face. "Georgia Rose. I love that name, Jack. It's perfect."

Jack wiped away a tear from Paige's cheek. "I had so many dreams for us, Paige. I imagined us watching her grow up, teaching her how to ride a bike, cheering her on at her soccer games. I wanted to give her the world."

Paige cried even harder, the weight of their loss crashing down on her. "I know, Jack. I had so many dreams too. I wanted to hold her in my arms, to sing her lullabies, to see her smile for the first time."

Jack reached out, taking Paige's hand in his. He looked at the beaded bracelet on her wrist, a symbol of their childhood promise of forever. He then looked at her wedding ring, a tangible reminder of his love for her.

"In everything we have each other, Paige. Always," Jack said, his voice filled with determination. "I'll never leave your side, no matter what."

Paige looked into Jack's eyes, seeing the love and devotion shining back at her. She felt a glimmer of hope, a belief that they would find a way to move forward together.

"Do you think we will have children one day?" Paige asked, her voice barely a whisper.

Jack smiled through his tears, a sense of peace settling over him. "I believe we will, Paige. I believe that one day, we will have a family of our own. And until then, we have each other."

They sat together in silence, finding comfort in each other's presence. They knew that their road ahead would be difficult, filled with challenges and obstacles. But as long as they had each other, they knew they could face anything that came their way.

May 17th,2024

The hospital room was filled with soft light as Paige cradled her newborn daughter, Lila Grace, in her arms. The baby was wrapped in a soft blanket, her tiny hands grasping at the air as she let out little coos and gurgles. Paige couldn't help but marvel at the beauty of her daughter, with her little blonde hairs and ocean blue eyes.

"She's perfect, Jack," Paige whispered, tears of joy streaming down her face.

Jack stood by Paige's side, his eyes filled with awe and wonder as he looked at his daughter. "She's more than perfect, Paige. She's a miracle."

Paige gently rocked Lila Grace, humming a lullaby as she marveled at the precious life they had created together. She couldn't believe that after everything they had been through, they were finally holding their daughter in their arms.

"I love you, Lila Grace," Paige whispered, pressing a gentle kiss to the baby's forehead.

Jack wrapped his arm around Paige, pulling her close as they watched their daughter together. "She's going to be so loved, Paige. We're going to give her the world."

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Forever and Always AU:)

Character intros

Paige Alexander - Hughes

Born:Paige Theodora Alexander

Birthday: November 8th 2001 in Chicago Illinois USA

Age currently: 22 years old

Personality: kind, caring, gentle, intelligent, very shy. She could never hurt anyone’s feelings and if she felt like she hurt someone or didn’t make the right choice she would regret it for days after.

Family: Parents- James Alexander a big time sports agent and also part time hockey coach as he has career for 12 years with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Her mother Lily Alexander is a history professor and at the time of Paige’s birth she’s teaching at Northwestern.

Paige has a 2 year older brother Brandon Alexander who becomes a professional hockey player when he was drafted to the Boston Bruins in the 2017 draft. Brandon played at Boston college for two years before making his debut. Paige also has a sister Eleanor Alexander she is 3 years younger and the baby of the family, Paige and her have a very close relationship.

The Alexander family moves to the tbe beachside town of Capeside Massachusetts when she was 5 years old, as her father got a coaching job with the local high school team

On her first day of kindergarten she’s new to Capeside and has a hard time making friends as she’s very shy but also very pretty and that day she meets a very lively and energetic boy named Jack. At the time she didn’t know she met her best friend and her future husband.

She loves the ocean and could spend everyday at Capeside Beach her favorite place in the world.

She’s a bookworm and a hopeless romantic, she loves Jane Austen novels but her favorite book of all times is Gone With the Wind:)

She’s increíble with photography and loves taking ocean shots or ones of her dog Lizzy Taylor

Lizzy Taylor is Paige’s golden retriever she gets when she’s seventeen (eventually Jack’s too) Lizzy is named after Elizabeth Taylor as Paige is obsessed with old Hollywood glamor and she’s sucker for the old movies.

Paige is a lover of animals- one day Paige found a baby bird with a wounded wing outside her window in New York she enlists Jack to help her save the bird and Jack laughs at her, but agrees as he can’t say no to his beautiful caring wife and they nurse the baby bird to health with a makeshift nest till it’s ready to be set free.

In high school Paige could be teased as she was very shy and very smart always with her head in a book.

Paige becomes friends with a special needs boy Ethan in high school as people were so cruel to him but Paige has a heart of gold. This really fuels her desire to start a career in special education as she’s very patient and gentle.

She gets accepted to Columbia University her senior year of high school and is so excited to move to New York and pursue her education in education lol. The only thing she doesn’t want is to be a away from jack the love of her life

Paige gets lucky as Jack gets drafted 1st overall to the New Jersey Devils and she’s so excited. Jack and her buy a cute townhouse in the west village that absolutely perfect and even has a park across the street for Lizzy. They buy the home with his first NHL paycheck that’s close enough for her to go to school and the rink for him.

Paige and her friends from Columbia every month although she’s married to Jack have a girls night out or day out. Her favorite activities include exploring the bookstores around NYC, going to bakery’s as she’s a sweet tooth and a sucker for a good cupcake, or antique shopping as she’s obsessed with decorating Jack and hers place.

She’s loves flowers and she has a theme for her home every 2 weeks of a certain color or type.

She’s secretly a sucker for reality tv, she loves the real housewives or the bachelor and Jack makes fun of her but he secretly loves watching and having commentary.

Paige loves Taylor Swift and she’s currently a folklore girl but when she married Jack she was a total lover girl and their first dance with to Lover. She currently prays now that with living in the same area as Taylor she will eventually run into her idol.

Paige just recently graduated from Columbia in May and she’s at her first year at her job working at a elementary school in the city with very young special needs kids.

Jack Hughes

Born: Jack Rowden Hughes

Birthday: May 14th 2001 in Capeside Massachusetts

Age currently: 22 years old

Personality: caring, funny, outgoing, cocky, and deploy in love with Paige, Paige would also say adorable

Family: Jim Hughes and Ellen Hughes- both played hockey in college, Ellen is credited for his talented skating skills and speed.

Jack has an older brother Quinn Hughes who currently plays for the Vancouver Canucks, and a younger brother Luke Hughes who plays with him on the New Jersey Devils.

Jack has lived in Capeside his entire life and like his brothers he has been playing hockey since he could walk and he played for the town of Capeside’s hockey team from the age of 4 till 18.

In high school Jack was the captain of the Capeside Cavaliers and he was incredibly talented, scouts would come from all NHL franchises to watch the local kid blow past everyone on the ice.

Paige’s father James Alexander was his coach in high school so Jack was terrified of him as James was very protective of Paige making sure he wasn’t going to hurt her or make her give up her educational dreams. James was also protective of Jack’s career and didn’t want Paige to become a distraction which she never did.

A scout from Sweden approached Jack when he was fourteen offering him a spot on a international team as he was so talented but he declined as he wanted to stay in Capeside with his friends and family and most importantly Paige .

Jack suffers from really bad anxiety and panic attacks and Paige is still the only one that can cure them when she’s home with him and it happens she just holds him and strokes him hair telling him she loves him so much and he doesn’t have be perfect on the ice for her. When he’s away from Paige and his panic attacks happen he FaceTimes her and she tells him to breathe with her and some nights when he’s on roadies they fall asleep on the phone together as sometimes they both need it.

Jack’s really talented at drawing and in high school was always taking art classes and he didn’t want any of his hockey friends to know as he thinks he’ll be laughed at. Paige always tells him he’s amazing and shouldn’t hide it.

Jack always draws cute things for Paige in anniversary cards or birthday cards and Paige finds it so sweet.

Jacks best friend other then Paige is Trevor Zegras his childhood friend who’s a lovable goofball and was the best man at Jack and Paige’s wedding.

Jack is drafted number 1 in the 2019 NHL draft to the Devils and he struggles deeply in his rookie year and though Paige and him are strong and continue to be strong after, his rookie year is their first year of marriage and Paige’s first year at Columbia so a lot is happening but they are both there for each other forever and always.

Luke comes to live with Paige and Jack his first season with the devils and drives Jack nuts as he’s dirty and still a teen and they bicker a ton, and Paige has to become the middle ground. Luke would always whine that Paige didn’t play fair as Jack always gets his way as he is her husband.

Other Characters highly mentioned in the AU

- Trevor Zegras (Jack’s Best Friend)

- Luke and Quinn Hughes(Jacks brothers)

- Nico Hishier (Devils Captain/Jacks teammate)

- Eleanor Alexander(Paige’s Sister)

- Rachel Allen and Megan Landon (Paige’s best friends from Columbia)

-Lizzy Hughes( Paige and Jacks golden retriever)

- Lila Grace Hughes (Paige and Jacks daughter born May 17th 2024)

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