Chapter 4:
Later that night, after Matt, Sean, Steve and Dan left for their homes, John and Stephanie sat out on the front porch swing. Carol and John Sr. soon joined them on the porch with fresh lemonade and cookies.
"We're so glad that you could join us for Matt's wedding." Carol stated.
"So am I." Stephanie responded.
"What do you do?" Carol asked.
"I am trying to get a job as a creative writer with the WWE." Stephanie answered.
"So you would be working out of Connecticut?" John Sr. asked.
"No, actually I would be traveling with the RAW brand when I get my contract." Stephanie answered.
"That's great. Then you and John would be together on the road?" Carol asked.
"Pretty much." John answered as he wrapped an arm around Stephanie.
Over the next few days, everyone was busy with wedding details. It wasn't until the second morning when Stephanie woke up and felt sick. No one but her and John were in the house and she made a mad dash for the bathroom. John woke up to the sounds of Stephanie being sick.
"Babe are you ok?" John asked as he knocked on the door.
"No. I'm sick." Stephanie answered as she opened the door.
"What's wrong?" John asked.
"I don't know. I woke up, sat up and felt sick." Stephanie answered. "Can you take me to the drug store or something?"
"Ok. Sure." John responded.
The drive to the drug store was short and quiet. John parked the car and Stephanie ran in to get something to help calm her stomach. As she walked around, she cam upon the pregnancy tests. She picked up one and thought about the possibility. She really didn't think that she was pregnant, but it wouldn't hurt to take the test.
Once Stephanie bought the pregnancy test and some stomach pills that were ok to take while pregnant just in case, she headed back to the car. John drove them back to the house just in time to change clothes and head to the country club for the wedding rehearsal.
"Feeling better?" John asked as the drove up to the club.
"A little. It must be just a stomach bug or something. I'll be ok." Stephanie answered.
After arriving at the club, Stephanie headed into a nearby restroom so that she could take the pregnancy test. While she waited for the test results, Jeff sent her a text message.
How's Boston? JNH
Good. SH
That's good. We miss you here. JNH
Miss you too. Gotta go for now. SH
Ok. Later. JNH
Jeff could sense that something wasn't right with his baby sister. He wanted to fly to Boston and bring her back home with him, but he knew that she was an adult and she would be back home in less than a week.
Back in Boston, Stephanie finally looked at the pregnancy test and it showed two pink lines. Stephanie flipped the box over to find out what that meant. When she found the symbols on the back of the box and read the results, she knew she was in for it now.
The rest of the afternoon and evening went as planned. Stephanie thought of ways to tell John that she was pregnant, but nothing sounded right to her. During the rehearsal dinner everyone chatted and took pictures. John could tell that something was bothering Stephanie.
"Babe, what's wrong? Are you feeling sick again?" John asked.
"I'm fine. Just getting a little tired. It's been a long, busy day for all of us." Stephanie answered.
"Ok. We'll head home soon, I promise." John responded as Stephanie nodded.
Once they were home, Stephanie headed up to John's room and laid down on the bed. She thought again about how to tell John. With the wedding tomorrow, she decided to wait until after the reception.
The wedding and reception was wonderful and everyone had a blast. John Sr. and Carol kept hinting at wedding bells when they talked about John and Stephanie. John blew it off and so did Stephanie for a while.
Once they were alone, Stephanie decided that now would be a good time to tell John that she was pregnant with his baby. John came into the room and locked the door.
"John, there's something that I need to tell you." Stephanie stated.
"What is it?" John asked concerned.
"Yesterday when you took me to the drug store, I bought and took a pregnancy test." Stephanie answered.
"And?" John asked worried.
"John, I'm pregnant." Stephanie answered showing him the test stick with tears in her eyes.
"You're pregnant?" John asked making sure he heard her correctly.
"Yes." Stephanie answered.
"You know, your brothers are going to kill me when they find out. And there's no telling what they are going to do to you." John responded.
"They won't do anything to me. And they may try to hurt you, but they won't kill you." Stephanie stated with tears rolling down her face.
"Hon, don't cry. I'm not upset with you. I'm just worried about what your brothers might do." John responded as he pulled her into a hug.
"I just don't want you to be upset about the baby either." Stephanie cried.
"Baby, I'm not upset about the baby! I am excited about becoming a daddy and I am excited that you are carrying my baby." John reassured her.
"Really?" Stephanie asked as she dried off her face.
"Yes." John answered.
Stephanie smiled at John for the first time since she told him the news. He cupped her face and claimed her lips in a passionate kiss.