Something New
Chapter 4
AN: Thank you to the guest reviewers. It really means a lot to me. I promise the next pregnancy will be twins. I already have the first 10 chapters written.
Callie's POV
Today has been a very long day. Not only have I been sick most of the day, Ben has been an ass all day like normal and the court day has taking forever. The last thing I want to do tonight is go to dinner with Jamie and his parents. I texted Jamie that court was running long so I would meet him at the restaurant as soon as we are done. I actually get along okay with them as long as we stay away from politics. I know that drives Brandon crazy but that is his problem. I'm not really that nervous about telling them about the baby because I already know it isn't going to go very well. I finally get to the restaurant thirty minutes late.
I walk over to the table. Jamie gets up and kisses me hello. "Sorry I'm late. Court ran late." Jim shakes my hand and Diana hugs me. "It's okay we completely understand." Jim says. We sit down and waiter comes over. I order an ice tea and I can tell Diana can tell something is up since I didn't order wine. "So Callie how do you like clerking for judge Wilson?" Jim asks as we look at the menu. "It's been interesting so far. The other clerks are a pain but it's nothing I can't handle." We order and I pray that I don't get sick in the middle of dinner. "So mom, dad me and Callie have some news." I squeeze Jamie's hand under the table. "You're going to be grandparents."
Diana comes over and hugs Jamie and me. Jim smiles and shakes his sons hand. "Congratulations." They both say. I was not expecting them to take the news so well. "Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Hunter." Jim shakes his head. "None of that please call us Jim and Diana." I smile and nod. "So when is the wedding. We have so much to get done." Diana asks. I knew this was going to well. "Mom calm down. We aren't getting married yet. I love her a lot but we have only been together for four months and we don't want to rush into anything. Plus I don't want to marry Callie because she is pregnant." The truth is we haven't even talked about getting married. I should be freaked out when I hear him say yet. But I'm not. I we may not have been together that long but I know in my heart that Jamie is the one for me. "Okay I understand but you know how this looks son." Jim states. "With all due respect Jim. I love your son. I'm not just after him for his money. In fact I believe you know my Father Robert Quinn." I see Jim face. "Long story short he didn't know about me until the Fosters wanted to adopt me. So if I was after money I would have moved in with him instead of getting adopted."
Diana smacks Jim's arm. "Callie we don't think you are a gold digger. In fact I think you are wonderful person. We will put the wedding plans on hold until you two are ready." Diana smiles and Jim nods. When the food comes it instantly make me sick I cover my mouth and run to the bathroom. "Sorry morning sickness." Jamie says as he follows me. I get done throwing up what is left in my stomach, which isn't much. Jamie is wait for me outside the women's restroom. "Are you okay?" I nod and hug him. "I'm sorry." He shakes his head. "Nothing to be sorry about. I'm sorry about my dad." I smile. "It's okay they took it a lot better then I thought they would." We walk back to the table; the rest of the dinner was uneventful.
2 months later. Callie is 18 weeks pregnant
Callie has been feeling a lot better lately. Two weeks ago she felt the baby move for the first time. She had no idea what it was at first. Jamie was bummed that he couldn't feel it yet. She has the cutest little baby bump according to everyone but Callie. She feels huge already but she really isn't. Christmas was nice they went to Jamie's family Christmas on Christmas Eve then drove down to San Diego to be with her family Christmas morning. Callie got a lot of maternity clothes and gift cards so she could pick out stuff for the baby when they find out the sex.
Callie is only working a half day today because they have their Doctors appointment and ultra sound. Callie is very excited to find out what she is having and for Jamie to be there since he missed the last ultra sound. They decided to do a gender reveal that way everybody finds out at once. Callie gets home from work and quickly changes into something more comfortable. She gets a text from Jamie.
Sorry Babe running a little late. I will meet you at the doctor's office. I love you. Callie sighs hoping he doesn't miss it.
Okay. See you there. Please don't miss this. I love you too.
She leaves and drives to her appointment. She signs in and waits in the waiting room. She gets a little worried when Jamie still hasn't shown up. Callie decides to texts him again.
Hey Babe, where are you?
Callie sighs trying not to get mad. But her pregnancy hormones have been all over the place lately. One minute she is mad then she is crying and most of the time she has no idea why.
I'm still in the meeting. I'm trying but this new client is a pain.
Callie reads the text and her heart sinks. She doesn't even bother to text him back. The nurse calls her back. The nurse asks her the normal questions and takes her vitals she frowns when Callie's blood pressure is higher then normal. The nurse gives her a gown to change into and tells her the Doctor will be in soon. The doctor knocks a few minutes after she changes.
"Hi Callie how have you been feeling since your last appointment." Dr. Green asks as she sits on her stool. "I have been doing a lot better. I haven't been as sick or tired lately." Dr. Green nods and smiles as she makes a note in her chart. "That's great. Your blood pressure is a little high today. Have you been experiencing any headaches lately? Callie shakes her no. "Okay that's a good sign. I want you to take it easy and try to cut down on stress." She says as washes her hands. "I will do my exam first then the ultra sound. Hopefully Jamie will be able to join us." Callie nods and lays back on the table. Jamie still hasn't shown up. She isn't going to let him ruin this for her. Doctor Green gets the ultra sound set up. "Okay Callie this is going to be a little cold." She puts the gel on her stomach and moves the ultra sound around. Callie smiles when she sees the screen and hears the baby's heart beat load and clear. "Is everything okay?" Callie asks. "Everything looks great." Dr. Green takes some measurements and smiles. "Do you still want to know the sex?" Callie smiles through the tears she isn't letting fall. "Yes please?" She nods and moves the ultra sound a little bit. "Congratulations it's a girl." Callie can't hold the tears in any longer. Dr. Green wipes the gel off of Callie. "Okay Callie I want you to come back next week to check your blood pressure. But call me right a way if you start having heads or get dizzy. Please try to take it easy the next few days." Callie nods. "I will. Thank you Dr. Green." Smiles at Callie, "I will make you a DVD for of the ultra sound for Jamie." She says before walking out of the room so Callie can get dressed.
Callie gets dressed and heads to the nurses station to make her next appointment and to get the DVD. Jamie runs into the waiting room out of breath. "I'm so sorry babe." He says out of breath. "I came as fast as I could." Callie barely looks at him. Jamie knows he messed up big time. She walks out of the office and Jamie stops her. "Callie… Wait, please talk to me." Callie glares at him. "I'm going home to rest. Dr. Green said my blood pressure was high." Callie gets in her car before Jamie can say anything else. She knows it wasn't his fault he missed this one but it still hurts. Callie changes her mind and doesn't take the exit that would take her to their apartment. There is somewhere she needs to go. She hasn't been to see her mom in a very long time. She knows Jamie is going to be worried about her she will text him later.
Callie is happy that the baby is healthy and will love the baby the same whether it's a boy or a girl, but she is scared out of her mind about having a girl. She raised Jude by herself for six years so she knows what to do with a boy. Callie wasn't worried about early years of her daughter's life. But what scares her the most is the teen years. She pulls up to the cemetery and grabs her phone. 10 missed calls and 5 texts all from Jamie. She sends him a quick text.
Sorry, I needed to see my mom (Colleen). I will be home tonight.
Jamie sighs when he gets her text.
It's okay. I get it. I love you. Please be careful coming home.
I love you too.
Callie is mad at Jamie but she still loves him. She grabs the new ultra sound picture and walks over to her mom's grave. She sits next the head stone. "Hi mommy. Sorry I haven't been to visit in a while. I met someone mom. I honestly couldn't stand him at first. Now I can't imagine my life without him. His name is Jamie. He is the one mom. I wish you could meet him. You would love him. I have some big news but you probably already know that I'm pregnant. You're going to be a grandma. I wanted you to be the first to know that it's a girl. Mom I'm so scared what if she is just like me…" She stays a little while longer. "Bye mom. I love you and miss you." Callie leaves.
Callie makes a quick pit stop at a baby store before heading home. She walks in 3 hours later. Jamie is sitting on the couch. "Hey." She says as she goes over to him. "I'm so sorry Callie. I never should have missed the ultra sound…" "No you shouldn't have. But I understand. I'm sorry I got so upset." Callie says as she sits on his lap. She wraps her arms around him and kisses him. "So are we having a boy or girl?" Jamie asks. Callie grabs the bag from the store she stopped at. He pulls out the onesie that says, Daddy's little Girl. Jamie looks at Callie with the biggest smile she has ever seen on his face. "Really a girl?" Callie nods and smiles. Callie gets the DVD of the ultra sound and puts it in. They cuddle on the couch and Jamie has his hand protectively on Callie's baby bump
After they watch the ultra sound they spend the rest of the deciding how to reveal the gender and looking at nursery ideas. They decide on confetti party poppers. But they have a small agreement over nursery themes. Jamie wants to do a princess theme and Callie wants something cuter like baby jungle animals or under the sea. Jamie was so excited so Callie told him as long as it wasn't pink. They ended up choosing a cute butterfly and flower room that was purple and grey.
The rest of the week goes by slowly for Callie she knows it's best for the baby to take it easy but being home she is starting to go stir crazy. Her family is also driving her crazy calling and texting to see if she will crack and tell them the sex before the party. She is really glad that the party is today. She isn't sure that they could keep the secret any longer. Since it's a gender reveal and they don't want to give anything away she picks a nice blue shirt with black pants. Jamie is wearing a pink button down shirt with black slacks. Mariana has instructed everybody to wear pink or blue depending on what they think the baby is. "Why do I have to wear pink?" Jamie whines. "Because you thought it was a girl and I don't want to give anything away." She says as she kisses him. "Besides you look good in pink."
Several pit stops later they get to her moms house. They new between Callie's family and friends and Jamie's family this was going to be a pretty big gathering. They walk in and are amazed at the sea of pink and blue. The couple greets everybody. Callie is a little annoyed that everybody keeps touching her stomach without asking. The baby is kicking a lot, which she is still getting used too. "Hey Cal I'm sure your hungry why don't you make you a plate first." Callie nods and thanks her mom for getting her out of there. "No problem bug." Callie makes her plate and goes outside. Jamie does the same and follows her.
Callie is almost knocked over by a very excited Sophia. "Hey careful there Soph." Robert says. "Sorry, I'm just so excited to finally get to see you and my niece or nephew." "It's okay Sophia. I'm glad you guys could make it." Callie says as she hugs her dad. "You are glowing Cal. I still can't believe I'm going to be a grandpa." Robert says as he shakes Jamie's hand. "Thanks Dad. If I didn't feel peanut I would probably still be in denial." They talk for little while when she sees Jude and Donald coming over. Robert goes to talk to Jim and Diana. "Hey bud. Hi dad. Thank you for coming." She says as she hugs Donald. They may not be related by blood but he is her dad. "You're welcome, I wouldn't miss it. You look so much like your mom when she was pregnant with Jude. She would be so happy and proud of the young woman you have become." Callie smiles but lets a few tears fall. "Thank you that means a lot. Dad this is Jamie my boyfriend and dad." They shake hands and visit for while.
Callie is super surprised to see Brandon and Eliza there. Every since Halloween, Brandon has been keeping his distance from the two. Even at Christmas they didn't stay any longer then they had too. "Hi guys. Thanks for coming tonight. You guys look good in pink." Callie says as she hugs Eliza then Brandon. Eliza nudges Brandon. "You look good Cal. Can we go talk somewhere?" She nods and follows Brandon out the front of the house. "I'm sorry I have been an ass lately. I really am happy for you and Jamie." He says looking at her. "Yes you have been. But so have I. I get it's hard with Jim and Diana but you know you don't have to worry as long as Eliza is happy so are they." He nods and hugs Callie.
They go back to the party. "Okay everyone last chance to make a bet." Jesus announces and Emma smacks him. "Quit trying to make money on your niece or nephew." Everybody laughs. Jamie and me walk out on the lawn. "First off we would like to think everybody for coming to celebrate with us tonight. No matter where peanut is a girl or boy we know that each one of you love the baby as much as we do." Jamie smirks at Callie. "Maybe we should just wait until peanut is born." Callie says trying to keep and strait face. Everybody boos and complains. "Maybe we should tell them or we might get hung." Jamie says and Callie nods. "Okay just because we love you guys." They pull the party poppers at the same time, and pink confetti flies out over everyone. Everybody that was team girl cheered and even team boy was super excited too. Callie is pretty sure she has lost hearing in her left ear from Mariana squealing.
Everybody takes their turns congratulating the couple. It seemed like they all had names they had to tell them. "Okay we haven't though of any names yet. But we have picked out a nursery theme." Callie tells her brothers and sister. "Let me guess no pink." Mariana states and everybody laughs. "You know me to well." Callie says smiling. "Yeah I have to agree we only need one Ms. Think in this family." Mom says grinning at Mariana. Jesus grins as he hugs Callie. "You know I'm going to be the favorite uncle." Brandon, Jude and Carter all protest. "I can still teach her how to skate and play basketball." Callie grins. "Yes you can. There is nothing wrong with being a tomboy." Mariana pout's, "So we all decided since you are doing all of the hard work and moms made me. Here are the all the winnings from the bet. It's almost five hundred dollars. Thanks to a couple of grandpas." He gives Callie the wad of cash. Callie smiles and thanks everybody. Jamie tries to take it. "Nope you lost. It's all mine and peanuts."
AN: Thank you for reading. Please let me know what you think.