Chapter 4
I stood there watching all the women interact and gush as Danielle and Kevin opened all the gifts they had received at their baby shower. I looked down to my girlfriend who was smiling at the couple with her hand intertwined with mine. We had our hands resting on top of her flat stomach, I couldn't help but smile. It's been a month and a half since we had done the Disney concert, and boy had things changed. Our lives were very chaotic a few weeks ago, but we had now returned to the close knit family we always have been. Perhaps I should explain the past month and a half.
I ran my fingers thru my short hair, to say I was frustrated would be an understatement. I looked around the room to see my brothers sitting on separate couches just as frustrated as I was. It was only a week before we went on tour, and the thoughts that had been in our minds for months now, had just now been released. "What are we going to tell everyone? What are we going to tell mom and dad? They're going to be so disappointed." Joe said quietly. "They have to understand that our careers are coming in the way of our families. It's time we all go our own way. Maybe in the future we can get back together. But I think now we should focus on what we want to be as individuals, not as the Jonas Brothers. We will be fine, I promise." Kevin looked at us with a look of confidence, and I couldn't help but believe him.
As I pulled into the driveway of the house I shared with my girlfriend, I smiled. Kevin was right it was time we focused on our families and ourselves. I ran out of my car and into my home, and followed her laugh coming into the kitchen. There she was, in an apron cooking and talking on the phone. I leaned against the door frame and starred while she continued her conversation, completely unaware of me.
"Mom, maybe you should just let her to her own thing. Brandi's old enough to make her own decisions. If she wants to move back to Nashville, then let her. Plus you know we always come back home. No matter what." she spoke lovely to her mother. She had become such a mommy's girl, ever since her dad blamed her for ruining her family. "Alright mom, I'll talk to you soon. I have to finish dinner and thanks for your advice." She sighed and waited until her mom finished speaking, "Yes, momma. I'll tell him when he gets home tonight, well if he comes home before I'm asleep. Bye momma I love you." I felt like my heart broke with that statement, but I knew it would only be a few moments later that I would fix her mood.
"Well I'm sure you will have plenty of time to tell me whatever you need." I smiled slightly as she turn to face me with a smile on. Once she looked at me, a frown covered her face. "What's wrong babe?" She spoke as she walked over to me and hugged me. I don't know what happened, but I simply broke down in her arms as she whispered comforting words into my ear and rubbed my back. "It's okay you'll be fine. It's gonna be okay." I chuckled in between a sob, it's funny how over half a year I was the one doing the same to her.
After a few minutes of crying I pulled her to the couch and cuddled into her lap. She ran her hand thru my hair in silence. I looked up at her, "Your dieing to know huh?" I laughed as she nodded guilty. "We are canceling tour and breaking up. It's over, Mi." A sigh escaped her lips and she tugged on my hair to get me to sit up. "Babe, we all have those times in our life where we need to let go of something to grow up. But that doesn't mean that you can't go back every once in a while. I think you guys are going to be fine. As long as you stay the close-knit family you are. I promise, you will always need your family, but you won't always need nor want the fame." I looked in her eyes and couldn't help but believe her. I smiled and kissed her lips softly wanting to feel the love that was in her eyes.
We cuddled on the couch that night, watching movies and eating dinner. Eventually we made our way to our bedroom and laid in bed talking. I suddenly remembered something, "Babe? What was it you were going to tell me when I got home?" I felt her tense up in my arms and looked down at her. She sighed and sat up pulling me up with her. "Remember a few weeks ago when we went to the Bahamas, and got drunk?" I nodded confused. "Well, we kinda forgot to use protection and well I think we are going to deal with a mini Jonas in about 9 months." She looked at me nervously waiting for my reaction. A mini Jonas? A baby? A human life that Miley and I had created? Wow...
Kevin smiled at Joe and I, after a month and a half of not seeing each other. I'm glad that Miley forced me to come today, even if at first I had hated her for it. But being here and celebrating my brother's first baby made me realize that even if we broke up as a band, we can never break up as a family. Hate to admit it but Miley was right, and by the look that she was giving me, she already knew that. Dropping a kiss on her head before looking back to Kev and Dani.
After my brother and sister-in-law had finished opening their gifts Miley spoke up, "Wait there's one left. This one if from Nick and I, we hope you guys like it." She handed them a Tiffany jewelry box and smiled at them. Dani gasped, "Oh guys this is gorgeous! And way to much!" Kevin lifted up a necklace with a cross covered in small diamonds, with the words Nico Paul Jonas engraved in it. Kevin looked up and smiled, "Thanks guys. It's awesome, and expensive." He shook his head playfully, "He's not even born yet and his godparents are already spoiling him!"
Miley squeal was heard through the room, "Oh my god! I'm going to have a godson!" She ran over to Danielle and Kevin, and embraced them both in a hug. I chuckled at my girlfriend's reaction before joining the hug. Maybe I wouldn't be the best father now, but in seven months I knew my life would change and there would no going back. My life would now hold a new meaning.
I smiled at my girl who was staring at her stomach in the full length mirror, "Princess, what are you doing?" I asked curiously. She turned at another angle and spoke, "I was trying to see if I was showing yet." She signed before pulling her shirt back down and walking over to the bed. I pulled her on the bed and into my arms, "Hun, you are only eight weeks along. Normally women don't start showing until the end of the first trimester or the beginning of the second one. Plus I thought you wouldn't want to get fat." She slapped my arm as I laughed, "Nicholas! You didn't just call me soon-to-be-fat. As a matter of fact I want to get fat. That way I know that there is something in me, and I'm not just dreaming." I smiled at her reasoning and kissed her, "We should tell our families soon. They're gonna be so excited, and happy for us." She shook her rejecting the idea without a second thought. "No, I want to wait until the second trimester. What if, God forbid, I miscarry? I don't want to get everyone excited and then disappoint them later on." She spoke softly, indicating that tiredness was taking over her body. I nodded and kissed her forehead, "Goodnight princess, goodnight baby."
Happiness invalided my body as I heard our baby's heartbeat, and held Miley's hand and kissed her head. "So beautiful." I heard her mumbled with tears running down her face. "There she is our baby girl." I spoke softly, and looked fondly at the small person on the ultrasound screen. It was our first time hearing her heartbeat, and boy was I acting like a big baby. Miley looked at me and rolled her eyes, "Nick, we don't know if it's a girl or boy, yet. But trust me it's gonna be another Jonas boy." I rolled my eyes at her cockiness, she had insisted that our baby was a boy. I, on the other, hand was positive it was a little girl with blue eyes and wavy brown hair. Miley was now four months along and we were hoping to see the sex of our baby today, but she hasn't developed quickly enough for us to get a secure answer.
Miley and I held hands as we walked out of the obstetrician office. She was smiling at the pictures the doctor had given us before putting them into her purse. I opened the car door for her as she answered a call. I walked over to my side and opened the door only to be welcomed with a scream, and an "Oh my god!" She hung up and turned to me, "Nick, Dani's in labor! We have to get to the hospital now!" I quickly started the car and pulled out of the parking space, and headed in the direction of the only hospital in town. Danielle was now almost two weeks late, and Nico had yet to make the effort to make his appearance to the world. But I guess it would only be a matter of hours before we got to meet the newest addition to our family.
We had now been sitting in the waiting room for five hours and Nico had yet to be born. Miley was on my lap looking up baby outfits for our baby boy, which was a waste of time considering it was a girl. "Hey Miles, do you have a piece of gum?" asked my older brother who had been distracted watching Barney on his iPad. Miley nodded and pointed to her bag, before going back to flipping through outfits. Joe gasped before screaming, "Oh my god! Your pregnant!" My eyes widen as I looked up and saw that all other family was staring at us, waiting for our confirmation. Miley sighed and nodded, "Yeah, we were supposed to tell you Saturday at dinner, but someone has a big mouth and can't keep it shut!" She playfully glared at Joe and only got a sly smile in reply.
My mom gushed over to us and embraced us in a hug, "Oh my. My baby is having a baby!" I had to chuckled at that, "Mom, did you forget where we are? Kevin is having his first baby." She nodded and spoke with tears, "Yes but oh Nicholas, you have always been such a lonely person. I kinda lost hope in getting a grandchild from you, well until you and Miley got back together. And still I didn't expect you to give me one so soon!" I smiled and hugged her, "Yea I know mom, but I think god gives you a child when your ready for one. It's a gift, never a punishment. I couldn't be happier that it was with Miley and not someone else." I looked over to Miley who was now giggling at something that my father had said to her.
After two hours off constant annoyance from Joe, Miley had finally snapped. "Joesph if you try to touch my stomach one more time, I will snapped you hand like a twig! You didn't put my child in me nor will you be taking it out, so I suggest you keep your dang hand to yourself! Understand?" Joe nodded quickly and hid behind Blanca, who was laughing. I couldn't help myself and laugh at Joe who had the privilege of getting Miley's first mood swing. I was glad that Joe found our ultrasound pictures because now my little girl was no longer a secret.
Eight hours later and my first nephew was born, Nico Paul Jonas was now our newest joy! Miley and I were on our way to the hospital room where Dani and Kevin were welcoming their first son. "Oh god, I can't believe that our godson is here!" I smiled and nodded, "Yea soon enough it's gonna be our baby girl." Miley glared at me, "Nicholas give up already! It's going to be a boy!" I shrugged and smirk, "I guess we'll find out in three weeks!" I said as we stopped in front of a door with our last name on it. I knocked and opened it when I heard Kevin invited us in!
We stepped in and we were welcomed with a touching image. Kevin had his arm wrapped around Danielle, who was holding a bundle of blue blankets. "Oh, Danielle. He's so beautiful." Miley said with tears in her eyes. Kevin and Danielle smiled and looked down at their son, before looking at us, "Do you wanna hold him, Miley?" Dani spoke softly and got an excited nod from Miley. I watched as Danielle transferred Nico from her arms to Miley's. Nico shifted in her arms and slowly opened his dark brown eyes. He was rather big, and had Dani's skin color. He had the Jonas hair, since his small head was covered with thick dark curls. "Hello Nico. I'm your Auntie Miley, I'm going to give you everything that your daddy is too stubborn to get you." Miley spoke softly in a baby voice, and Nico smiled up at her like he actually knew what she was talking about.
I smiled at the sight of the women I love holding a newborn. It wouldn't be long until it was our baby in her loving arms. "Hey buddy, I'm your Uncle Nick. I'm going to make sure you don't turn into another Joe, because let's face it, no one can handle that." Miley giggled along with Dani and Kevin. "Well we aren't the only ones who should be receiving a congratulations. Nico isn't gonna be the only mini Jonas around, so we heard." Dani smiled at us, "How did you guys know? We just told the rest of the family in the waiting room." I asked curiously, "Well we heard the nurses laughing at how this pregnant woman was yelling at some poor guy, who tried to touch her stomach. Let's face it, only Joe would do that, so we figured it was Miley who yelled at him." Kevin laughed while taking Nico from Miley and putting him in the cot besides Dani's bed.
Danielle smiled tiredly, "So when are you due Miles?" Miley smiled at her before standing up and getting the ultrasound pictures, "Late June or Early July, which is great cause I always wanted to have a summer baby. Plus he will look adorable in little baseball hats!" Kevin laughed and shook his head, "He? Wow, the Jonas boy tradition remains unbroken." I rolled my eyes and shook my head, "We don't know yet. Someone is convince it's boy, but I am more than sure it's a beautiful baby girl."
I could feel the glare of my girlfriend, "Nicholas, how many times do I have to tell you that our baby is a boy? It's not that hard to understand!" I rolled my eyes, before shrugging at her. Maybe we would do a horrible job as parents, but that's okay because there is one thing that our daughter, or should I say "son" will never need. Love. This is the start of our rollercoaster and boy was I excited for it, and trust me you will be to!
Authors Note:
Okay I know you guys probably hate me for updating so late, but like I said before. SCHOOL IS A BITCH! I'm so busy with my classes that I just don't have time to write. Although I can't exactly promise to update soon, I will update at some point. I'm really sorry guys! Hope you guys enjoy this chapter, and please please review even if I don't deserve it!