Baby Blues
By Juliane729
Summary: Belle and Shawn are married and want to start a family. This is their journey to parenthood.
Author's Notes: This is my first DOOL Fan Fic. I started writing this right around the time the viewing audience found out Marlena was the Salem Stalker. I'm publishing it as of May 20th, 2004, and as of right now on TV, Marlena and all of her victims are dead. I tried to be as accurate as I could with background from 'Days' past but even the real DOOL writers have trouble with that, so I apologize for any mistakes. I am in no way affiliated with Days Of Our Lives and I'm just borrowing the characters for my story so please don't sue me ( . I hope you enjoy the story and constructive feedback is appreciated!
Background: Shawn and Belle decided after Alice was murdered by the SS that life was too short and they got married. Eventually John discovered that Marlena was the Salem Stalker. Marlena escaped from jail and was gunned down on the roof of the prison. She died from the gunshot wound. It's 6 months after the killings stopped.
Chapter 1
I rolled over in bed, opened my eyes and found Shawn's side empty. I had a moment of panic when he was not there. After everything we'd been through in the last year, who could blame me? I soon calmed down when I heard the shower running. I was still having nightmares about the Salem Stalker. I still couldn't wrap my mind around the fact that my mother was the person who had brutally slaughtered 9 people in Salem. If I hadn't witnessed her confessions under the truth serum, I really would not have believed it was her at all. Now the media hype has calmed down and life is starting to get back to normal.
I heard the shower stop and Shawn emerged from the bathroom with nothing but a towel on. My goodness, my husband is so hot! He noticed I was awake and came over to kiss me. "Good morning sweetheart," he whispered in my ear. "Good morning to you too." I replied, "You're up and around pretty early for a Saturday morning." He explained, "Well, I told my parents that I would watch Zack today while they went for a day trip. I haven't seen much of the little guy and they needed some time alone, so we're killing two birds with one stone. Do you want to come with us? We've got a fun filled day planned for the park, the zoo, and then lunch at the pub." I looked into his beautiful brown eyes, entranced for a moment. "Oh, I don't want to intrude on a Brady boys' day out. Besides, I think I'm going to go over and see how Jennifer and Abby are doing. Jenn is due any day now, so I want to see if I can help them with anything. Thanks for the offer though." Shawn looked a little disappointed for a split second, but quickly recovered. "You don't know what you're missing, but it's OK, maybe if you're good, I'll bring you something from the zoo." He said coyly. He walked over to the bureau to get some clothes out. "O.K., well have fun with Zack, tell him and your parents I said 'Hi.' I'll see you when you get back." I turned and headed for the shower.
I walked down to Abby and Jennifer's house. On the way, I ran into my dad and Kate. They had been out for a stroll. It was nice to see them both happy again. Kate was devastated when Roman died and my dad had helped her pull her life back together. She returned the favor when Dad had gotten somewhat reclusive after the whole Salem Stalker ordeal. He blamed himself for not being able to stop Marlena. Kate pulled him through. I'm really happy for them. They both deserve happiness after everything they've been through.
I knocked on the door and Abby answered. She saw me in the doorway and gave me a big hug. I'd been afraid that she might hold what my mother did to her father against me, but she didn't thankfully. "Belle, I'm glad you're here. Mom and I were just trying to figure out where we should put the pictures in the nursery. Come on in and help out, Mom's upstairs." I jogged up the stairs after her. "I think that the picture of Mom and Dad and me should go right over the crib, but mom thinks it should go over the dresser. Tell her I'm right!" Abby exclaimed. "Well," I began, "I think that it would be better over the changing table so your little brother or sister could look at it when he or she is getting dressed. If it's over the crib, it won't get looked at as much as if it were over there." Jenn said that was a great idea and Abby agreed. "Glad I could be of help," I smiled. "Is there anything else that you guys need to get done? I'm here to help." Jennifer replied, "Well, I'm actually getting kind of tired, the baby decided I needed to be up much earlier than I wanted to get up this morning so I was going to take a little nap, but maybe you and Abby could put together the swing and stroller?" "Absolutely!" Abby and I both declared. As Jenn left the room, I whispered to Abby, "Do you have any idea how to put these things together?" We both giggled and got to work.
Jenn, Abby and I ordered pizza for an early dinner and then I headed home. It was such a nice evening that I took the long way home and meandered by Mimi's place. I could hear Rex and Mimi laughing on the porch. "Belle!" called Rex. "What are you doing in our neck of the woods?" "Well, I was just walking home and thought I'd stop by, but I don't want to interrupt your dinner." Mimi spoke up, "Oh Belle, not to worry, we're all finished. Rex was just about to clean up, weren't you Baby?" "I guess I was" replied Rex. "You guys just relax and I'll take care of the kitchen." "So Mrs. Brady, what were you up to today?" Mimi questioned me. "Oh, I went down to Jenn's house to help her get ready for the baby. She and Abby are so excited about it. I was having fun putting together baby gear and helping them decorate the nursery. It's sooooooo cute Meems, the nursery has a Winnie The Pooh theme. It's so colorful. Abby painted an awesome mural on the wall to make the room look like the 100-acre woods and then all of the bedding and toys are Pooh and his friends. It's the perfect room for a new baby. I'm so excited for them." "Admit it," Mimi said, "You're excited about the baby too. You've always loved babies. I bet you've already told Jenn that you'll baby-sit whenever she and Abby want some mother daughter time haven't you?" "Maybe," I replied with faux mystery. Mimi knew me all too well. "Truth is, I've been thinking about babies a lot lately. Ever since everything happened with Marlena, I've wanted to have a baby. I want to be a mom. I miss mine so much, even though she turned out to be nuts; she still was a great mom while I was growing up. I just hope I don't go crazy like she did." I started to tear up a little. "Belle, you'll be a great mom. Marlena had so many problems. Stefano messed with her mind for years. Since before you were even born. I know you are worried about your family history with mental problems, but you have to realize, your mom, your Aunt Samantha and your sister Sami all had lots of real trauma in their lives. Just think about Sami for a second. Your mom was presumed dead when she was a little girl and she basically grew up without a mom, then Marlena and Roman came back from being 'dead,' the man she thought was her father turned out to be John, someone brainwashed by Stefano to think he was Roman. Marlena cheated on Roman with John and you were born. She kidnapped you, and then there was the whole Alan Harris nightmare. She was destine for some wacky behavior." Mimi was definitely making me feel a little better. She continued, "as for you, aside from the last year which was a nightmare for everyone, you've had a nice normal life with both parents and tons of love and support. I don't think you'll go nuts. But if you do," She added with a coy smile, "I owe you a Coke, ok?" I don't know what I'd do without my Mimi. She could always calm me down and make me feel better. "Deal." I replied.
A/N: So, What do you think? Please read and review. It's my first DOOL fan fic and constructive comments are always welcome.
Summary: Belle and Shawn are married and want to start a family. This is their journey to parenthood.
Author's Notes: This is my first DOOL Fan Fic. I started writing this right around the time the viewing audience found out Marlena was the Salem Stalker. I'm publishing it as of May 20th, 2004, and as of right now on TV, Marlena and all of her victims are dead. I tried to be as accurate as I could with background from 'Days' past but even the real DOOL writers have trouble with that, so I apologize for any mistakes. I am in no way affiliated with Days Of Our Lives and I'm just borrowing the characters for my story so please don't sue me ( . I hope you enjoy the story and constructive feedback is appreciated!
Background: Shawn and Belle decided after Alice was murdered by the SS that life was too short and they got married. Eventually John discovered that Marlena was the Salem Stalker. Marlena escaped from jail and was gunned down on the roof of the prison. She died from the gunshot wound. It's 6 months after the killings stopped.
Chapter 1
I rolled over in bed, opened my eyes and found Shawn's side empty. I had a moment of panic when he was not there. After everything we'd been through in the last year, who could blame me? I soon calmed down when I heard the shower running. I was still having nightmares about the Salem Stalker. I still couldn't wrap my mind around the fact that my mother was the person who had brutally slaughtered 9 people in Salem. If I hadn't witnessed her confessions under the truth serum, I really would not have believed it was her at all. Now the media hype has calmed down and life is starting to get back to normal.
I heard the shower stop and Shawn emerged from the bathroom with nothing but a towel on. My goodness, my husband is so hot! He noticed I was awake and came over to kiss me. "Good morning sweetheart," he whispered in my ear. "Good morning to you too." I replied, "You're up and around pretty early for a Saturday morning." He explained, "Well, I told my parents that I would watch Zack today while they went for a day trip. I haven't seen much of the little guy and they needed some time alone, so we're killing two birds with one stone. Do you want to come with us? We've got a fun filled day planned for the park, the zoo, and then lunch at the pub." I looked into his beautiful brown eyes, entranced for a moment. "Oh, I don't want to intrude on a Brady boys' day out. Besides, I think I'm going to go over and see how Jennifer and Abby are doing. Jenn is due any day now, so I want to see if I can help them with anything. Thanks for the offer though." Shawn looked a little disappointed for a split second, but quickly recovered. "You don't know what you're missing, but it's OK, maybe if you're good, I'll bring you something from the zoo." He said coyly. He walked over to the bureau to get some clothes out. "O.K., well have fun with Zack, tell him and your parents I said 'Hi.' I'll see you when you get back." I turned and headed for the shower.
I walked down to Abby and Jennifer's house. On the way, I ran into my dad and Kate. They had been out for a stroll. It was nice to see them both happy again. Kate was devastated when Roman died and my dad had helped her pull her life back together. She returned the favor when Dad had gotten somewhat reclusive after the whole Salem Stalker ordeal. He blamed himself for not being able to stop Marlena. Kate pulled him through. I'm really happy for them. They both deserve happiness after everything they've been through.
I knocked on the door and Abby answered. She saw me in the doorway and gave me a big hug. I'd been afraid that she might hold what my mother did to her father against me, but she didn't thankfully. "Belle, I'm glad you're here. Mom and I were just trying to figure out where we should put the pictures in the nursery. Come on in and help out, Mom's upstairs." I jogged up the stairs after her. "I think that the picture of Mom and Dad and me should go right over the crib, but mom thinks it should go over the dresser. Tell her I'm right!" Abby exclaimed. "Well," I began, "I think that it would be better over the changing table so your little brother or sister could look at it when he or she is getting dressed. If it's over the crib, it won't get looked at as much as if it were over there." Jenn said that was a great idea and Abby agreed. "Glad I could be of help," I smiled. "Is there anything else that you guys need to get done? I'm here to help." Jennifer replied, "Well, I'm actually getting kind of tired, the baby decided I needed to be up much earlier than I wanted to get up this morning so I was going to take a little nap, but maybe you and Abby could put together the swing and stroller?" "Absolutely!" Abby and I both declared. As Jenn left the room, I whispered to Abby, "Do you have any idea how to put these things together?" We both giggled and got to work.
Jenn, Abby and I ordered pizza for an early dinner and then I headed home. It was such a nice evening that I took the long way home and meandered by Mimi's place. I could hear Rex and Mimi laughing on the porch. "Belle!" called Rex. "What are you doing in our neck of the woods?" "Well, I was just walking home and thought I'd stop by, but I don't want to interrupt your dinner." Mimi spoke up, "Oh Belle, not to worry, we're all finished. Rex was just about to clean up, weren't you Baby?" "I guess I was" replied Rex. "You guys just relax and I'll take care of the kitchen." "So Mrs. Brady, what were you up to today?" Mimi questioned me. "Oh, I went down to Jenn's house to help her get ready for the baby. She and Abby are so excited about it. I was having fun putting together baby gear and helping them decorate the nursery. It's sooooooo cute Meems, the nursery has a Winnie The Pooh theme. It's so colorful. Abby painted an awesome mural on the wall to make the room look like the 100-acre woods and then all of the bedding and toys are Pooh and his friends. It's the perfect room for a new baby. I'm so excited for them." "Admit it," Mimi said, "You're excited about the baby too. You've always loved babies. I bet you've already told Jenn that you'll baby-sit whenever she and Abby want some mother daughter time haven't you?" "Maybe," I replied with faux mystery. Mimi knew me all too well. "Truth is, I've been thinking about babies a lot lately. Ever since everything happened with Marlena, I've wanted to have a baby. I want to be a mom. I miss mine so much, even though she turned out to be nuts; she still was a great mom while I was growing up. I just hope I don't go crazy like she did." I started to tear up a little. "Belle, you'll be a great mom. Marlena had so many problems. Stefano messed with her mind for years. Since before you were even born. I know you are worried about your family history with mental problems, but you have to realize, your mom, your Aunt Samantha and your sister Sami all had lots of real trauma in their lives. Just think about Sami for a second. Your mom was presumed dead when she was a little girl and she basically grew up without a mom, then Marlena and Roman came back from being 'dead,' the man she thought was her father turned out to be John, someone brainwashed by Stefano to think he was Roman. Marlena cheated on Roman with John and you were born. She kidnapped you, and then there was the whole Alan Harris nightmare. She was destine for some wacky behavior." Mimi was definitely making me feel a little better. She continued, "as for you, aside from the last year which was a nightmare for everyone, you've had a nice normal life with both parents and tons of love and support. I don't think you'll go nuts. But if you do," She added with a coy smile, "I owe you a Coke, ok?" I don't know what I'd do without my Mimi. She could always calm me down and make me feel better. "Deal." I replied.
A/N: So, What do you think? Please read and review. It's my first DOOL fan fic and constructive comments are always welcome.