Chapter Three: Baby News
Date: Evening of January 14th
"Really, honey your pregnant?"-Chester
(smiling really big) "Yes, I am"-Rory
"When did you find out?"-Chester
"About ten days ago. I've just been waiting for the right moment to tell you. And now seemed like an excellent time"-Rory
"Well, I'm beyond shocked to say the least. We should tell everyone else."-Chester
"I think that we should wait a few weeks. We have enough things to plan and worry about at the moment"-Rory
"You are right baby doll. I might need to tell Mike since he is part of the singing crew as well. It would be more of surprise to wait to tell them anyway"-Chester
"Fair enough"-Rory
"I'm going to go for a walk would you like to come with me?"-Chester
"I would love to baby, let me go get changed, be back in about five minutes"-Rory
(she goes upstairs to get changed into a pair of grey sweatpants and an orange/white stripped t-shirt. They are now taking a walk around the town)
"I know you don't really care about what I wear, however when I start to show do you think I should wear tight clothes,. I don't mean that are too small but that show the baby or just wear casual comfy clothes?"-Rory
"I think a mixture of the two would be fine with me. Would you like any help shopping? I would love to help you."-Chester
"Sure that would be great"-Rory
"I'm still a little shocked that we are going to have a baby. You know I never would have thought about it either. But at the same time, I am rather happy that it is happening"-Chester
"So am I baby. However, when do you think would be a good time to go back to Algonquin for the concerts?"-Rory
"Wow, you just never stop do you? How about July 15th- August 1st. You will be about four months pregnant by then. I think it would be better for us to go sooner rather than later."-Chester
"Sounds good to me honey. So it's only the middle of April do you think I should tell Mike around June about the restrictions?"-Rory
"I think in June would be better."-Chester
(they have now made it back to their house and see Mike along with Rob as well as Joe on the doorstep)
"Or we can just tell him now"-Rory
"I think we should talk about getting the concert dates set up and what we are going to do onstage."-Joe
(laughs) "Well we have the dates set but I think we can wait a few more weeks or at least a month before we figure out details for what to do on stage."-Chester
"What are the dates then?"-Rob
"July 15th through August 1st. It will give everyone a chance to see the band and then on the final night I figured we could do a concert for Mitchum, Shira, as well as Rory's parents."-Chester
"Sounds good. Well we are going to head back to the studio then and get what we can taken care of. We shall see you later."-Joe
"Okay. See you later"-Rob
(the two of them leave, but Mike stays behind to tie up a few loose ends that the other guys failed to talk about)
"Why didn't you leave with them?"-Rory
"Because, I figured you wouldn't feel as much pressure if the three of us just talk about what we do on stage"-Mike
"You have much logic"-Rory
"Mike, there is something that we need to talk about though"-Chester
(the three of them sit down, with Chester rubbing his wife's sore back)
"I found out on the 14th of this month that I'm pregnant. So, I won't be able to jump around and do the usual routine during the concerts. Is that okay with you?"-Rory
"Wow, you're going to have a baby that's great news for the both of you. Congrats man. I'm really happy for this to be happening is beyond wonderful!. Do you plan on telling the rest of the guys?"-Mike
"Thanks, and of course we do just not right now."-Chester
"Okay, makes sense I guess they have enough on their own plates to worry about right now anyway. I'll see you guys later on. Congrats again though"-Mike
(says in unison before he leaves) "Thanks"-Chester & Rory
"Well, now that we've got that out of the way, what would you like to do now baby doll?"-Chester
"I'm feeling a little naughty at the moment and I think we should take a shower together."-Rory
(looks at her lovingly) "Sounds great to me baby"-Chester