Lexi-
"No no no no, please no. You and I haven't agreed in the past, but I need you to be on my side now. Please, I don't even know how this could be possible, I mean from his side. Unless, no, he said he did it and I believe him, now all I need is for you to say negative", I said, talking to the pregnancy test on the counter.
I closed my eyes and paced. Elijah was sitting on my bed while chewing on the remote control. I smiled at him and Elijah gave me a smile, baby drool on the remote. I glanced back at the test, thinking I was too old for this. Well I wasn't that old, women my age and older were having kids still, right? I took a deep breath before going over to the test.
"Jonathan Good!", I yelled.
I could hear him running up the stairs. Oh he was going to get it, he had promised me after Elijah that he had gotten a vasectomy. Apparently that was a lie because this test said positive. I heard the door to the room open.
"Where's mommy Eli?", I heard Dean ask.
He found me in the bathroom sitting on the toilet seat, arms crossed over my chest.
"What's wrong? Did you fall? Where are you hurt?", he asked quickly while his eyes looked me over to check for damage.
I lifted the test and his eyes stared at it, he licked his lips nervously.
"You said you got the vasectomy done Jon. So how could I possibly be pregnant?", I asked.
"Okay, hear me out first doll", he started.
"Damn it Jon", I said standing.
I walked into our bedroom and lifted Elijah into my arms. Dean followed.
"Alright I'm a coward, I did go but last minute I backed out", he said.
I sighed and turned to face him, he pushed his hands into his jean pockets.
"I'll make a new appointment and get it done", he said.
"It's kinda too late for that, but yes you are still getting it and I'm going with you this time", I said.
He nodded, but then smiled. He closed the space between us and placed his hand on my stomach.
"We always wanted a big family, this is good for us", he said.
"Why can't I stay mad at you", I said, looking into his blue eyes.
He shrugged and leaned down to kiss me. Elijah pushed at his chest so Dean would stop squishing him between us. Dean chuckled and ruffled Elijah's blonde mop.
"Airplane?", Dean asked him.
Elijah nodded, he loved when Dean carried him around and tossed him in the air.
"So when do we tell the kids?", he asked.
"Let's wait till I'm two months maybe three, by then I won't be able to hide it", I said.
He nodded.
"Gracie and Amelia are going to freak out, they already think we have too many", he said.
"We sort of do Jon", I said.
He smiled and tossed Elijah into the air, he laughed and his hair flew around. Dean laughed too.
"By the way Ryder's in Amelia's room", I said.
Before I could finish my sentence, Dean had set down Elijah and he was out of our bedroom door. I heard him pounding on Amelia's door.
"Open this fucking door now", he yelled.
I lifted Elijah and walked out into the hall. Amelia knew the rules, when a boy was in her room she had to leave the door open. Ryder was her best friend and we trusted him, well I did, Dean didn't like it one bit. The door flew open and Amelia looked terrified. Ryder was sitting on the floor with the same look.
"Sorry daddy, just the twins kept bothering us and I shut the door. I forgot to open it back up", she said, giving him the look I use to give him.
He looked at me and pointed at Amelia.
"See what you teach her", he said.
"Ryder and I were just reading comics, I promise", Amelia said, looking between us.
"We know, don't we Jon. We trust her", I said.
"Yeah", he mumbled.
He pointed a finger at her.
"Leave the door open, I'll handle the twins", he said.
"Yes daddy", she said softly.
He nodded and then went downstairs. I walked over to Amelia and kissed her cheek.
"I didn't mean to upset him, the twins kept bugging us and", I stopped her.
"It's okay Lia, you know how daddy is. He still see's you as his babies like I do", I said.
She nodded. I smiled at Ryder.
"Staying for dinner Ry?", I asked.
"I have to ask my mom, but if it's okay I'd love to", he said.
"Okay let me know, if not I can give you a ride home", I said.
"Yes ma'am", he said.
I smiled and went downstairs. Gracie was painting her nails and Chloe was watching her.
"Want me to paint your nails Chlo?", she asked.
Chloe nodded and picked the nail polish. Camden was playing with Blaze and Luna in the backyard. I counted again. One is missing.
"I have Eli, Amelia is upstairs, Chloe and Gracie are here, Cam is out back", I stopped.
Veronica.
"Ronnie?", I said out loud.
I heard giggling. Gracie smiled and I sent her a nod. She mouthed to check the closet.
"I wonder where Ronnie is? Oh Veronica, where are you?", I said, Elijah giggled in my arms.
She popped out of the closet and screamed boo. I pretended to get scared and she laughed.
"I got you mommy, I scared you", she said laughing.
I laughed.
You did didn't you", I said.
Amelia and Elijah were the only ones to get the blondish brownish hair. I wondered if this baby would have their hair or if he or she will have my hair and blue eyes like the rest of our kids. Dean was leaning against the wall smiling.
"Ron, go and get your nails painted by Gracie", he said, lightly tapping her butt.
She skipped over there and I set Eli down. He walked over to them, it was cute to watch. He looked drunk. Dean wrapped his arms around me, squeezing me tight.
"I really hope this baby's a boy. I don't think I can handle all these hormones in one house", he whispered.
"What happened to, I want us to have all girls", I said.
"I change my mind, can we give them all back and switch them for boys", I laughed and he kissed my cheek.
"You would miss your girls too much", I said.
He nodded and smiled while watching them.
"I would", he said, placing his hand on my stomach, he leaned down a bit.
He quickly kissed my stomach.
"I hope you're a girl sweetheart", he whispered.
I smiled and brushed my hand through his hair. Camden ran past us with the dogs behind him, he was going to go upstairs but Dean snapped his fingers at him.
"Get your butt down here, leave your sister alone", he said.
Camden had this mischievous look on his face, but he went back outside with the dogs. I giggled.
Definitely your son", I said.
He leaned back down.
"Please please be a girl", he said to my stomach.
I laughed and he kissed me.
"I love you so much", he said.
"I love you", I said.
He nipped my bottom lip and groaned.
"Hey family, I'm home", Seth said, happily waltzing in without knocking.
I giggled and he glared at him.
Uncle Colby", all the kids said together.
They each ran to him and hugged him.
"You guys saw him yesterday", Dean said.
"But uncle Colby gives us money", Ronnie said smiling.
We laughed and Colby winked.
"You do know Joe doesn't need to buy their love, they willingly give it", Dean said.
"But they don't see him as often as they see me", Seth said, wiggling his brow.
"Thanks for your help", Nikki said, holding a car seat in each hand that held their one year old daughters, Charlie and Clarissa.
Jordan came next holding his sister's hand, Chanel who was five. Seth kissed her and took the car seat. Amelia came down followed by Ryder, Seth placed his hands on his hips.
"I hope for your sake that you two were studying", Seth said.
Dean smirked. Amelia looked down nervously.
"We were reading comics uncle Colby", she said.
He nodded and wrapped his arm around her shoulders, hugging her to him.
"I might not have had any part in making her, but she is just as much mine as she is theirs. You hurt my girl I hurt you", Seth said to Ryder.
"Yes sir", Ryder said.
Ryder was use to this by now, it was the same thing every time. There was one time all three men sat him down and gave him the talk, the I have a shotgun and I'm not afraid to use it talk.
"Leave him alone. Are you staying for dinner Ryder?", I said.
He nodded with a smile.
"Yes ma'am", he said.
I nodded.
"Can you help Gracie and Amelia set up the table out back please", I said.
All three went back there. Seth and Dean took all the kids outback while Nikki helped me in the kitchen, she eyed me and then went back to cutting tomatoes.
"What?", I finally asked.
"How far along are you?", she asked.
"How did you know?", I asked.
"I think I've seen you pregnant enough times to know", she said.
"If I'm right, I would have to say almost a month", I said.
She smiled.
"Congrats, you are officially the Brady Bunch", she said.
I laughed and so did she.
"You've always wanted a big family. It's safe to say you're happy, like really over the moon happy", she said.
I smiled and nodded.
"I am", I said.
The front door opened.
Hello?", Brie called.
"Kitchen", Nikki called back.
Brie and Bryan came into view. Their seven year old twin boys Thomas and Tyler ran past, finding Camden in the back. Brie was holding their two year old daughter Isabel.
"Hi cutie", I said, kissing Isabel's chubby cheek.
She handed her off to Bryan, who made his way to the back with everyone else.
"What can I help with?", Brie asked.
"How about making a potato salad", I said.
She nodded and got to work.
"What time are Roman and Riley getting here?", Brie asked.
"Won't be long, Phil and AJ should be here soon too", I said.
"What about Kaitlyn and her man?", Nikki asked.
"Couldn't make it, her kids got sick and she knew there would be babies around. She didn't want to take the risk of getting them sick", I said.
They nodded, understanding. AJ and Phil came next, along with their kids.
"Where's my family?", that familiar voice said.
I smiled and walked into the living room. Roman smiled.
"Hey you guys made it, how was your flight?", I said, hugging him and Riley.
"As good as it can get with kids", he said.
Macie was in college now and couldn't make it down today, their seven year old son Joe hugged me.
"Cam and the boys are in the back, go join them", I said.
He did, running towards the back. Their six year old Kaya wiggling out of her dad's arms to be set down.
"Ronnie's out there too", I said to her.
They followed me through the house. Dean saw Roman and came over to hug him. Seth did the same. Ever since they retired we planned to spend the holidays together, switching houses each year. This Thanksgiving it was our turn to host. Everyone always showed up the day before.
"Can I tell them?", Dean asked me.
I nodded. He was so excited. I loved how excited he got during every pregnancy. It let me know he really wanted this, each baby was special to him. He came over to me and wrapped his arms around me, his hands landing on my stomach. It clicked for both Roman and Seth, the girls as well. They were all excited.
"Another baby, wow what does that make twenty for you guys?", Seth said joking.
"Man, we wanted a big family, I've always wanted a big family", Dean said, rubbing my stomach.
Dean didn't have the best childhood growing up and he always promised to do what his parents never did for him. The kids also kept him busy, I could tell at times he missed wrestling but he never said anything.
"My baby gave me that", he continued, kissing the side of my head.
"Well congrats, you two deserve everything you've gotten", Roman said.
The doorbell rang and Dean excused himself to answer it. He came back with a not so happy look on his face. Randy and Kim behind him.
"Hey", I said.
Dean wasn't very happy I invited Randy, Sophia came around the corner and I hugged her.
"Look at you, so beautiful. I haven't seen you since your high school graduation", I said.
She smiled. The rest of Randy and Kim's kids went past us and out back. Dean came over to me.
You could have told me he was coming", he mumbled.
"Be nice", I whispered.