AN-Hello everyone! Here's a new story for you. I've been working on a few other ideas as well, but I don't want to start too many new stories at once. For anyone who read my other story, Love Me, Love You, I'm working on the sequel. I have the title and some ideas, but I'm having a little trouble getting started. OK, enough rambling. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I own the story itself and baby Quincy. That's all.
"Isn't this little outfit so cute?" Jude asked, holding up yet another baby outfit. "Yes, it's adorable." Her husband replied, telling her what she wanted to hear. Over the last few months, Tommy had learned to agree with her. It was a lot less painful. He sighed as she picked up another outfit, pale pink pajamas with Winnie the Pooh on the front. "Remind me again why didn't want to do this with Sadie. You know this is her kind of thing." He said, walking over to the different cribs. "Because, you're my husband, and the daddy. I thought you'd want to have some say in what we buy for our baby." Her phone rang then, giving her something to focus on besides buying baby clothes and toys. He looked at Jude, who had moved from clothes to sheets. At seven and a half months pregnant, she was as beautiful as ever. He still couldn't believe he was going to be a dad. She hung up and walked over to him, a package in her hands. "That was Sadie. She got off of work early and she said she'd take over for you. She'll be here in about half an hour. I told her to meet us in the food court. I don't know about you, but I'm starving." He smiled as she put a hand on her round belly. "Oh, I almost forgot, I found these sheets while I was on the phone, aren't they perfect?" They were light ink, with flowers and teddy bears all over. "They're perfect. This baby is going to have the best nursery ever. All the other babies will be jealous." Jude laughed, and threw the sheets into the cart. "Let's pay so we can go eat, okay?" she asked, pushing the cart towards the front of the store. "Whatever you want, Mrs. Quincy." He replied, falling into step behind her. He loved saying that. He loved hearing her say "Hello, Quincy residence." when she answered the phone. He'd never get tired of it. "Tommy!" Jude's voice cut into his thoughts, bringing him back to the present. "Huh?" he asked, hoping she wouldn't get mad at him. "Can you please pay for this stuff so I can eat?" she asked, annoyance creeping into her voice. He pulled out his credit card and paid, eager to keep Jude from getting upset.
"What do you what to eat?" he asked once they reached the food court. "Hmm, Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger with no pickle, and a coke." she said after a moment of thought. "Your wish is my command." he said, leading her to a table and setting the bags on a chair. "I'll hold you to that." she called after him. I'm sure you will, he thought to himself with a laugh. As he waited for the food, he felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. Kwest flashed on the screen. "Hey man. What's up?" "I thought since Sadie is taking over for you on the shopping front, and I'm done for the day, we could finish painting the nursery and start moving the furniture in. Keep Jude happy." Kwest said, knowing from his own experience when Sadie was pregnant that women could be very moody. Tom laughed to himself as he was handed the tray of food. Holding the tray with one arm and holding his phone in the other hand, he made his way back to Jude. "That would be great man. See you at my place in about 45 minutes?" "Sounds good. See ya, man." "See ya." He hung up and carefully placed the tray on the table. "Who was that?" Jude asked, taking a bite of her burger. "Kwest. He's going to come over later to help me finish painting the nursery and start moving some of the bigger furniture in." "Good, I can start decorating soon." Jude clapped her hands excitedly. She devoured her burger and crumpled up the wrapper. "Tommy, can you get me some strawberry yogurt?" she asked, pouting. "Girl, you know I can't say no to that face. I'll be right back." He got up and kissed her on the head before going to get the yogurt. He returned a few minutes later and set the yogurt in front of Jude. "One strawberry yogurt, just for you." "What, no yogurt for your favorite sister-in-law?" "Hey, Sades." He turned to see Sadie sitting in his chair, holding her one and a half year old daughter, Emily. "Hi, Emily. How's my favorite niece?" He cooed to the baby, who giggled in response. "Your mommy's sitting in my chair. You don't like that, do you?" he asked, tickling her tummy. "Are you trying to turn my daughter against me, Tom? That's not very nice." Sadie stayed where she was, making no move to get up. "I'm just trying to keep her from growing up into a boy-crazed teenaged girl like you were." he said, earning him a hit on the arm from Sadie and a "you earned it" look from Jude. "I'd love to stay and chat, but I'm supposed to meet Kwest so we can work on the nursery. You guys have fun shopping, okay?" he said, picking up the bags. He kissed Jude, and gave Sadie a kiss on the cheek. "Bye, Emily." he cooed, kissing her on the head.
25 minutes later, he parked the Viper in the driveway and got out. Walking around the side of the car, he grabbed the bags and opened the door. Taking the bags upstairs, he set the bags in the room they were storing the baby stuff until the nursery was ready. He went to his and Jude's room and changed into an old t-shirt and jeans. He slipped his shirt on just as the doorbell rang. "One sec!" he called, pulling the shirt over his head. He headed downstairs and pulled the door opened as it rang again. "Kwest, once is enough, man!" He said, as Kwest stood on the steps laughing. "That was so not funny." Tom said, although he too was laughing. "Come on, we have to get something done or my wife will kill me." Kwest followed him inside and they headed up to the nursery to get to work. A lot of paint and four hours later, the nursery was painted, and the crib and changing table were moved in. Tommy wiped the back of his hand across his forehead, wiping away the sweat. "I think we earned a cold beer, don't you?" He asked Kwest, who was also very sweaty. "Throw in watching the game, and I'm there." Kwest said. Tom headed to the kitchen to get the beers and Kwest headed to the living room to turn on the TV. "Cheers." Tom said, handing a bottle to Kwest. "Cheers." They both took a long drink, and sank back on the couch. Half-time started just as the phone rang. Tom grab the phone and checked the caller id. "Hey, babe. What's up?" "Sadie and I got some new outfits for Emily. We're going to put them on and try to get her to walk like a model. We'll get it on camera so you and Kwest can see it later. I'm staying over here tonight, okay?" "Okay, girl. Just take it easy, okay?" "I will, don't worry. I gotta go, Sadie wants me. Love you." "Love you too. Bye." "Bye." He hung up and shook his head. "Kwest, man, I think they're trying to brainwash your daughter." "What are they doing?" Kwest asked. "Something about new outfits, trying them on, and getting her to walk like a model. They're going to get it on camera. Oh, and Jude's staying there tonight." "My poor daughter. You know, your daughter will be next. I just hope they won't start entering them in beauty pageants." They both started laughing. "I could see Sadie as one of those pageant moms." Kwest looked thoughtful for a moment. "Yeah. Hey, is it okay if I crash here tonight? I can't watch them brainwash my baby." "You know you can crash here anytime, man." They ordered a pizza and continued to watch the game. After the game, they started playing Guitar hero. Eventually they quit and went to sleep.
The next day
"Hey, anybody home?" Jude called softly, not wanting to wake up the guys if they were still asleep. "Hey, I missed you." A half-asleep Tommy shuffled down the stairs. "Hey baby. I didn't wake you, did I?" She asked, biting her lip. "No, of course not. I was just getting out of the bathroom when I heard the door open." Jude seemed to be calmed by this. "Ok, is Kwest still here?" Tom stuck his head in the living room. "Yup. He's still asleep on the couch. Have you eaten yet?" "Yes, but baby wants french toast." "Then baby will have french toast." He took her hand and led her to the kitchen. She sat at the table while Tommy started pulling things out of the cabinet. He turned on the stove and started cooking the french toast. A few minutes later, Kwest stumbled. Half asleep and bleary-eyed, he didn't realize he was in his boxers and his t-shirt from the previous day. "Nice shorts, man." Tommy said, trying not to laugh. Jude, however, didn't bother to hide her laughter. Kwest stood in the doorway, confused. He looked down and realized why they were laughing. His boxers were pink with little duckies all over. They had been a gag gift from Sadie. Jude grabbed her cell phone from her pocket and flipped it open. "Sorry, Kwest, but I have to. For blackmail." She said through her laughter. There was a click a she took the picture. He blushed and backed out the room, returning a few minutes later with his pants on. "Not a word." he said through clenched teeth. "Relax, we won't tell." Tommy said, sliding the first slices of french toast onto a plate. "I don't know, that was a pretty good picture. I'm kidding. You know I'd never do that to you." She said, seeing is face flush again. Tommy handed her the plate and the syrup. "This is delicious." She said, her mouth full of food. "When you're done with that, I have a surprise for you." "What is it? What is it?" Tommy laughed. "Eat first, surprise later." Jude resumed eating as he leaned against the counter. As he watched her eat, something caught his attention. He realized is was a scent. Crap! I forgot about the french toast! He mentally cursed as he lifted the smoking pan off of the stove. He coughed as he threw the charred food in the garbage. He set the pan on the stove again and opened the windows, hoping the smoke alarm wouldn't go off. Jude smirked at him, and Kwest laughed. "I don't always burn the food." he defended himself. Once every one had eaten, he led Jude up to the nursery with Kwest trailing behind.
"Oh my gosh!" Jude squealed as she saw the painted nursery with the crib and changing table already moved in. "This is so great. Thank you so much." She kissed me and hugged me tight, then hugged Kwest and kissed him on the cheek. "Thank oww!" she cried as she grabbed her stomach.
Ok guys, I need your help. I need some suggestions for the baby's name. It's going to be a girl. I'll give full credit to whoever comes up with the name I choose.