The next couple of weeks, Gabriella became very uncomfortable. Her body had started to ache and she didn't want to get out of bed. Troy tried to make her feel as comfortable as possible. But nothing worked. Gabriella was seven and a half months pregnant. She was excited that the baby was almost here but she was also very nervous. Troy was in his office working on a surprise for Gabriella. He felt bad that she had all this pain and couldn't do anything about it. Gabriella knocked on Troy's office door.
"Can I come in?" Gabriella asked.
Troy looked up at his pregnant wife and smiled.
"Yeah babe" Troy said as he closed his project.
Gabriella walked to the chair that was in front of Troy's desk and carefully sat down.
"What are you working on?" Gabriella asked.
"I'm doing some stuff for work since I am going to be gone for two months" Troy said as he looked at his computer.
"Why are you going to be gone for two months?" Gabriella asked.
"I'm going to stay home and be with you. I don't want you to be alone when you are a couple weeks away from your due date. Anything can happen, and I don't want to take a chance" Troy said.
"Honey, that's sweet but I will be fine. You should just go to work" Gabriella said.
"Babe, I already made my decision. I want to be here with you in case something happens" Troy said.
"Are you sure?" Gabriella asked.
Troy leaned and gave Gabriella an earth shattering kiss. They pulled away and Gabriella's eyes widened.
"Does that answer your question?" Troy asked.
"Yeah" Gabriella said.
"What is your plan for the day?" Troy asked as he put his hand on Gabriella's bump.
"I am going to relax today, the baby is making me tired and my muscles ache" Gabriella said.
"Do you want me to make you a bath?" Troy asked.
"No, I had one earlier. Baby, what are we going to name her?" Gabriella asked.
Troy looked at Gabriella and smiled.
"You told me a couple weeks ago you wanted your mother's name as the middle name. Do you want me to find a first name?" Troy asked.
"Okay" Gabriella said.
A couple hours later, Gabriella was sleeping on the couch. She was exhausted. Troy came into the living room and saw his pregnant wife sleeping. He put a blanket over her and kissed her head softly.
"Troy?" Gabriella asked sleepily.
"Honey, go back to sleep. I just put a blanket over you" Troy said.
"My legs and feet hurt" Gabriella mumbled.
Troy sat next to Gabriella's body and pulled her feet onto his lap. He massaged her feet and soothed her aching muscles. Troy was so excited to become a father. He couldn't wait to hold his daughter in his arms. That night, Gabriella and Troy were sleeping. Gabriella woke up to stomach pains in the middle of the night. She put her hand on her bump and rubbed it in soothing circles. Gabriella tapped Troy's shoulder.
"Troy?" Gabriella called.
Troy woke up and looked at Gabriella.
"What's wrong?" Troy asked.
"My stomach is hurting. I think I need to go to the hospital" Gabriella said.
"Okay sweetie, let me get my shoes" Troy said as he got out of bed.
Gabriella got out of bed and put her hand on her bump. She put her shoes on and Troy helped her walk downstairs. Troy grabbed his keys and phone and left the house. He helped Gabriella get into the car. Troy walked to the driver's side and got in. He drove to the hospital and parked his car. Two nurses came to the car with a wheelchair. Troy got out of the car and went to Gabriella's side and helped her out. The nurses helped her sit down in the wheelchair and the four adults went into the hospital. The nurses wheeled Gabriella' to the elevator and went up to the maternity ward. They helped Gabriella change into a gown and get into bed. Troy sat in the chair that was next to the bed.
"How are you feeling baby?" Troy asked.
Gabriella looked at her husband with tears in her eyes.
"Don't cry honey. Everything is going to be okay" Troy said as he stood up and sat on the edge of the bed.
Troy wrapped his arms around Gabriella and kissed her head. There was a knock on the door and Dr. Martin walked into the room.
"Hi Gabriella, what's going on?" Dr. Martin asked.
"I felt pain in my stomach and I didn't know if it was normal or not" Gabriella explained to her doctor.
"Okay, I need to examine you" Dr. Martin said as she washed her hands and put a pair of latex gloves on.
Dr. Martin lifted the sheet that was covering Gabriella's legs. She examined Gabriella and looked at the couple.
"Everything looks okay. Gabriella, since these pains have been so frequent I am going to put you on bed rest for the remainder of your pregnancy. All you are allowed to get up for is to use the bathroom" Dr. Martin explained.
"I will make sure that she stays in bed" Troy said as he entwined his fingers with Gabriella's.
"I will see you guys soon" Dr. Martin said.
Dr. Martin left the room and Troy looked at his wife. Gabriella broke down and cried into the pillow on the hospital bed.
"Baby, everything is okay. Dr. Martin just wants to avoid you coming back to the hospital with more pain. It's the best for you and our daughter" Troy said.
"Nothing is going right. I can't get a break" Gabriella cried.
"I know it's hard Brie. Come on let's go home. I will watch a movie with you later " Troy said.
"Okay" Gabriella said as Troy helped her get out of bed.
Gabriella changed back into her clothes and the couple left the hospital. Troy was driving home and occasionally looking at Gabriella, who was leaning her head against the window, making sure she was okay. He drove into the driveway and parked his car. Troy got out of the car and walked to Gabriella's side and helped her out. The couple walked hand in hand into the house and went upstairs.
"Change into something comfy" Troy said.
Gabriella walked to her closet and pulled out a pair of sweats and Troy's wife beater. She changed and got into bed. Troy sat on his side of the bed and leaned over and kissed Gabriella's cheek.
"I love you" Troy said.
"I love you too" Gabriella said tearfully.
"Hey, baby it's okay" Troy said as he wrapped his arms around Gabriella.
"I never want to do this again" Gabriella said.
"Babe, everything is going to be okay. I promise. Being on bed rest may let you have some peace so you don't have to worry about the baby" Troy said.
"I pictured being pregnant as something else" Gabriella said as she snuggled under the bed sheets.
"I know. Go back to sleep okay?" Troy said.
"Okay, I love you" Gabriella said.
"I love you too" Troy said.
Gabriella and Troy fell asleep. A couple hours later, Troy woke up and saw Gabriella still sleeping. He smiled and got out of bed carefully. Troy walked downstairs and picked up the phone. He dialed his mother's number and waited for her to pick up.
"Hello?" Lucille answered.
"Hi mom" Troy said.
"Hi honey, what's going on?" Lucille asked.
"Gabriella went to the hospital again last night" Troy said.
"Oh no. What happened?" Lucille asked.
"She was felt pain and I took her to the hospital" Troy explained to his mother.
"What did her doctor say?" Lucille asked.
"Her doctor put her on bed rest and she will remain on it until the baby comes" Troy said.
"Oh poor baby. How is she doing?" Lucille asked.
"She's sleeping right now. I feel bad for her. We have two months until the baby comes and nothing is going right" Troy said.
"I know honey, I know. You just need to get through the next two months" Lucille said.
"Yeah, anyway I just wanted to give you an update" Troy said.
"Thanks Troy. Tell Gabi I love her and I will come by and visit" Lucille said.
"I will" Troy said.
Troy and Lucille hung up. Troy walked upstairs and saw Gabriella starting to wake up. Gabriella turned over and saw that Troy was no longer in bed.
"Hi baby" Troy said as he came into the room.
"Hi" Gabriella said.
"What do you want to eat?" Troy asked.
"Nothing right now" Gabriella said as she folded her hands on top of her bump.
"Still upset?" Troy asked.
Gabriella shrugged.
"Honey, it's good for her and you" Troy said.
"I feel trapped" Gabriella said.
"I know you do but in a couple months when she is born, you won't have to feel like that" Troy said.
"I guess" Gabriella said.
"I am going to bring a couple movies up here. Choose one and I will watch it with you" Troy said.
"Okay" Gabriella said.
Troy leaned over and kissed Gabriella's cheek.
"I love you" Troy said.
"I love you too Troy" Gabriella said.
Troy got off the bed and walked downstairs. He went to the living room and picked out some of Gabriella's favorite movies. Troy then walked back upstairs and went into the bedroom. The rest of the day Gabriella and Troy watched movies and hung out upstairs.
