CHAPTER ONE: WONDERFUL NEWS

I was sitting in the music room writing a new song. My wife, Mitchie, was at the doctor's office for her annual checkup.

"SHANE!"

I almost fell off my chair. I ran into the hallway by the front door. "Mitchie, what's wrong?"

She squealed and hugged me. "I just found out the most wonderful news!"

"And?"

She pulled back and took my hands. "We're going to have a baby!"

It took a moment for those words to get through my head. "Are you serious?"

She looked worried. "Shane, are you not happy? Are you okay?"

A smile started to appear on my face. I picked her up and twirled her around, saying, "I'm going to be a dad! Me, Shane Gray, a dad! Who would have ever guessed?"

She laughed as I put her back down. I kissed her dramatically and hugged her again. "You know what, Mitchie? We should celebrate. I have an idea." I quickly ran to the phone and dialed my Uncle Brown.

"Ello, Shane. What can I do for you?"

"Hi, Uncle Brown. I was wondering if I can hold a party at Camp Rock tonight."

"Can I ask why?"

"Mitchie and I have some news to tell everyone. And you are invited."

"Alright, mate. When does this party start?"

"Six. Thanks!" After that, I called everyone else in our family to tell them about the party. "Mitchie?"

Mitchie came into the kitchen. "Yeah?"

"We're going somewhere special tonight. You don't have to be super dressed up, but wear something nice. We're going to be outdoors."

She smiled and kissed me quickly. "Normally, I would ask what's going on, but today, I'm just going to trust that you aren't taking me somewhere weird." After that, she left the kitchen and I heard our bedroom door close.

I smiled. As soon as I heard the bedroom door open and the bathroom door close, I went to get changed.

A few minutes later, Mitchie came out of the bathroom. I kissed her cheek while picking up my car keys and wallet. I also picked up one of my ties. (You probably know what that's for…) "Ready, hon?"

"Ready, popstar."

I glared at her and then we left the house and got into the car. When we were five minutes away, I handed her the tie. "Put this over your eyes."

"Fine." She blindfolded herself while grumbling something about me being impossible. "You know, Shane, you are probably the only man in this world who has ever blindfolded his wife the day he finds out that she's with child."

I just chuckled.

After what seemed like forever, we finally reached Camp Rock. Everyone was talking loudly, potato chips and refreshments were out on one table, and I noticed Mrs. Torres' hamburgers on another table. At least we weren't going to starve. I parked and helped Mitchie out of the car.

"Okay, Mitch, you can take the blindfold off!"

Everyone stood in front of us as Mitchie took my tie of her face. "No way! Camp Rock and everyone is here! Thank you, Shane!" She hugged me tightly, and then ran to say hi to her family and friends.

Nate and Jason came up to me. Nate patted my back. "Hey, man. You know, for a couple who's been married for three years, you two still act like you're dating."

"At least we are married. Seriously, Nate, you've been dating Caitlyn for ten years, when are you going to pop the question?"

He pulled a black box out of his back pocket. "Tonight. After you and Mitchie share your news, of course. So, what is the news? Are you getting married in Hawaii, did Mitchie get signed, or did you just want to have a family reunion for no good reason?"

"You'll find out when everyone else does. See ya, guys, I have to say hello to my wife's parents."

I walked over to where Mitchie, her mom, and her dad where sitting and talking to each other. I sat down next to Mitchie.

Mrs. Torres smiled. "Hello, Shane. Thank you so much for throwing this party. Being at Camp Rock just brings back so many good memories."

"No problem, Connie."

Mr. Torres patted my arm. "Like when you and Mitchie sang that duet together? That was when I realized that you would marry my daughter. And I couldn't get any man better than you, Shane."

I smiled and looked at Mitchie, who was blushing furiously. "Mitchie, you shouldn't be embarrassed." Underneath the table, I rested my hand on top of her stomach. She smiled lightly and placed her hand on top of mine. "So, Connie, Steve, how are you doing with the new house?"

"Oh, it's beautiful! You should really come and visit. And if Nate and Caitlyn ever get married, there were some old decorations in the basement that I know they would love."

I leaned in and whispered, "Actually, after Mitchie and I tell everyone our news, Nate is going to propose to Caitlyn. That is, if he doesn't chicken out."

Mitchie squealed. "Finally! For months I've been listening to Caitlyn complain about him not proposing."

Mr. Torres nodded. "I agree. Those two have waited too long."

Everyone nodded. I whispered in Mitchie's ear, "Do you want to tell everyone now?"

She nodded. "Excuse us, Mom, Dad."

We got up, took two microphones, and got up on the stage. "Excuse me, everyone!"

It got quiet. I looked at Mitchie, who was blushing even more. I continued, "My very lovely wife and I have some news for everyone. Mitchie?"

She smiled nervously. "Well, there is only one way to say this. Shane and I are having a baby!"

I wrapped my arm around her as everyone clapped and cheered. I nudged her as Nate got up and started dragging Caitlyn to the stage. Mitchie smiled up at me and said into her mike, "I think someone else has an announcement." We both winked at her parents.

Nate took my mike. "Hi, everyone. Um…there is something that I need to do tonight." He looked at Caitlyn. "Caitlyn, I've known you since we were both fifteen. That year, I asked you to be my girlfriend. And ten years later, I'm asking you to be my wife. Caitlyn Gellar," He got down on one knee and took out the box. ", will you marry me?"

She nodded while tears rolled down her face. As Nate put the ring on her finger and they kissed, Mitchie awed and hugged me.

The rest of the night went well, and as I looked at Caitlyn and Nate, they kept reminding me of me and Mitchie.