Chapter 4 Max and Sylvia's mother son time

A few more weeks passed and Sylvia was 24 and a half weeks pregnant. She began to take it more easy and was able to start her maternity leave from work. Goofy was glad his wife was home because he wanted to take of her and their unborn child. As for Max whenever he came to visit he saw that Sylvia's pregnancy getting close to the end and soon he was going to have a new little brother or sister which made him very nervous. One day while Sylvia was finishing off another one of her unusual sandwiches Max stopped by. "Dad, Sylvia are you home? I was in the neighborhood because I have some good news" said Max when he let himself in since he had own keys to the house. "Hi Max your dad isn't home right now. He is at the supermarket picking up a list of foods I've been craving for" Sylvia told Max. "Let me guess out if ingredients for those crazy sandwiches you've been eating?" Max smiled. Sylvia giggled and told Max he was right. "Maybe I'll come back later" said Max as he was about to head out the door. "Wait Max don't go. Let's you and I spend time together. I don't think we ever hung out together and I wanted to talk to you about something" said Sylvia as she stopped Max from leaving. "I guess I'm game for that what would like to do and what do you want to talk to me about?" Max questioned. "Let's go for a walk. I heard about this new bakery that opened down the street and I want to try it out" said Sylvia as she and Max left the house together. "I wonder what Sylvia wants to talk to me about" Max thought to himself when Sylvia said, "I've been noticing for a while that you seem a bit nervous about something. I know I'm not your birth mother but we are family now and I want to feel comfortable talking to me because I adore you as much as any mother loves her child."

"You think of me as if I were your own?" Max questioned as he was surprised to hear that from Sylvia who answered, "Of course I do. I know what it's like to lose a parent. My mom died when I was very young so I don't really remember her much. Just like you my dad raised me all alone." "I don't remember my mom much at all. She died when I was still little. Dad always told me fun stories about her including how they met" exclaimed Max. "I think you're a good person and I'm glad that we're family now." Sylvia was touched and gave Max a big hug. The two of them got to the bakery and purchased some cupcakes. "You really want to know what is going on with me?" Max asked Sylvia. "Only if you feel comfortable telling me" answered Sylvia. Max took a breath and said, "I'm happy that you and dad are going to have a baby together and I can't wait to meet my new little brother or sister but the thing is I have no idea how to be a big brother. I'm so used to being an only child even though it was lonely growing up without a brother or sister. Also what if you guys need me to babysit and I screw up!" Sylvia listened to Max to everything he had to say and as soon as he was done talking Sylvia took Max's hand, smiled and said, "I understand how you feel. This is my first pregnancy and I've been freaking out about it ever since. I don't have a clue on how to be a mother and from the stories I heard from you and your dad he seems to be a better mom than I could ever be." "Sylvia you're going to be a great mom because you got my dad and me to help you out. Now I'm the one giving you a pep talk" Max laughed. Sylvia giggled and knew Max was right. After Max and Sylvia finished talking to each other about what was on their minds they ate their cupcakes and enjoyed each other's company while talking about other things going on with them.

"Max you mention earlier that you had good news to tell me and your father" Sylvia recalled. "I do but I want to tell both you and dad together" replied Max. Sylvia was fine with that as Max escorted Sylvia home. Goofy had just gotten back from the supermarket with all of the things Sylvia requested. "Hey where have you two been?" Goofy asked as he welcomed them home. "Max and I were just having mother son time and it was wonderful" answered Sylvia which brought a smile to Goofy's face. "Since you're both here I have something to tell you both. My team and I have been asked to participate in the worldwide X games and a lot of sponsors want to offer us a lot of money" Max told his parents. "Oh Max we're so proud of you" Both Sylvia and Goofy said as they gave their son a hug. "Do you think we'll win?" asked Max. "As long you do your best that's what matters win or lose" stated Goofy. Max knew his dad was right and thanked his parents for believing in him before he went home.