Chapter 10
After Jeff, Stephanie, Braden, Matt and Shanna arrived back in to Cameron, they had the joys of telling not only their friends about the weddings, but also Gilbert. Stephanie and Shanna came up with the idea of doing a double wedding reception as their announcements. The guys liked the idea and placed the orders for all the food and two simple cakes.
Once everyone was told of the party that Friday night, the two newlywed couples went their separate ways. Jeff and Stephanie spent the better part of the next few days getting things ready for the party and spending time alone. Matt and Shanna barely left their bedroom let alone the house.
Friday night came rather quickly and Stephanie made sure that Braden was sleeping when everyone started to arrive. Stephanie pulled out the same dress she wore the night she and Jeff got married. Once everyone had arrived, it was time to make their announcements.
"I'm sure you're all wondering why we are having this party. Well, while we were out in Vegas for the last show, Stephanie and I made a decision." Jeff started to announce.
"Well, Shanna and I also made a decision while we were there." Matt stated.
"What did you all decide?" Gilbert asked.
"Shanna and I got married while in Vegas." Matt answered.
"And so did Stephanie and I. This is our reception party." Jeff responded.
"Congratulations!" Shannon stated.
While everyone congratulated Matt, Jeff and the girls, Gilbert walked around the house and tried to think of something to say to his sons. Nothing really came to mind other than congratulations and best wishes for the future. The party continued well into the night and early morning. Braden woke up a few time to be fed and got passed around to everyone.
As the weeks went by, both Stephanie and Shanna hadn't been feeling well and with the guys being gone and Braden starting Daycare so Stephanie could go back to work part time, she figured it was just her nerves. Shanna on other hand, knew it had to be something other than nerves.
"Steph, I don't know what else do. I feel like I've been hit with a 2x4." Shanna complained.
"What all is going on?" Steph asked.
"I get up in the morning, I'm sick. I eat something, I'm sick. The only thing that stays down is liquids. I can't keep doing this." Shanna answered.
"Have you taken a pregnancy test yet?" Stephanie asked.
"No. But I doubt that I'm pregnant." Shanna answered.
"You never know." Stephanie stated.
"True." Shanna responded. "Will you go with me?"
"Sure. I'll even take one too." Stephanie stated.
"Do you think you're pregnant again?" Shanna asked.
"I don't know. My body has been through so much since Braden was born." Stephanie answered. "But it doesn't hurt to take one."
"You're right." Shanna stated.
Stephanie called Dr. Williams office and scheduled a double appointment with her to do the pregnancy tests. Dr. Williams wasn't to pleased to hear that Stephanie might be pregnant again so soon after having Braden. But all she could do was provide Stephanie with the best prenatal care possible.
"Stephanie Hardy and Shanna Hardy." a nurse called.
The girls followed the nurse into Dr. Williams' office where they were told to wait for the doctor. Once Dr. Williams was in the office, she had both girls pee in a cup so she could do the pregnancy tests. Once the tests were done, it was just a matter of waiting a few minutes for the results.
"Ok. Shanna, you are pregnant. Congratulations." Dr. Williams stated.
"I am? How far?" Shanna asked.
"I can do an ultrasound after we get Stephanie's results." Dr. Williams answered.
"Ok. Thank you." Shanna responded.
"And Stephanie, you too are pregnant. Let's go do an ultrasound to see exactly how far the both of you are." Dr. Williams stated.
Dr. William's started with Shanna. She was 7 weeks pregnant and due July 15th 2011. Dr. Williams printed out a picture of Shanna and Matt's baby for them. Next up was Stephanie, she too was 7 weeks pregnant and due July 15th 2011. Both girls couldn't believe that they were pregnant and due on the same day.
"What am I going to tell Matt?" Shanna asked as they were on their way back to the BCR
"What are you going to tell Matt? What am I going to tell Jeff? We just had Braden." Stephanie answered. "I'm sure it will be easier for you to tell Matt then it will be for me to tell Jeff."
"True. But still. We hadn't even talked about having kids yet." Shanna stated.
"Well, fix him his favorite dinner and gently tell him. I'm sure that he will be thrilled that you are having a baby together." Stephanie responded.
"I hope you're right. I'll call you after I tell him." Shanna stated as Stephanie dropped her off at Matt's house.
Shanna did what Stephanie had suggested and prepared Matt's favorite dinner. She was extremely nervous about telling her husband that they were going to have a baby in less than 8 months. Matt walked through the door just as dinner was done cooking. Shanna set the table and served dinner while Matt washed up. She also took the ultrasound picture out and put it in an envelope and placed it on the table next to Matt's plate.
"Dinner looks wonderful. Thank you." Matt stated as he sat down.
"Thank you. And you're welcome." Shanna responded as she sat down to eat.
"What is this?" Matt asked as he picked up the envelope.
"Matt there is something I need to tell you, but I don't know how to tell you." Shanna answered.
"Is everything ok?" Matt asked concerned.
"Everything will be ok, I hope." Shanna answered.
"Honey, you know you can tell me anything." Matt responded.
"Matt, I'm pregnant." Shanna told him.
Matt just sat there taking in the information that his wife had just told him. He played back the last few weeks since they had started sleeping together and in his mind he didn't think that there was any way possible that he was the father. Matt also remembered that she had a huge crush on Randy Orton at one point.
"So you cheated on me? Why?" Matt accused her.
"I didn't cheat on you." Shanna defended herself.
"We have been very careful not to get pregnant yet and now you're telling me that you're pregnant. The only answer is that you cheated on me!" Matt yelled.
"I did no such thing. This baby is yours. Why would I want to cheat on you? I love you more than anything in the world. How can you accuse me of cheating on you when I have been by your side since we started dating?" Shanna yelled at him before collapsing on the floor.
"Shanna!" Matt shouted as he rushed to her side.
Matt called 911 and Shanna was rushed to the nearest emergency room. Matt called Jeff and Stephanie to let them know that Shanna was rushed to the ER. Jeff, Stephanie and Braden headed to the hospital to make sure that Shanna was ok. Stephanie was worried for both her and the baby. As they all waited in the waiting room, Matt paced the floor. He was still upset and worried at the same time.
"Mr. Hardy. I'm Dr. Williams. Your wife will be just fine. Her body was under a lot of stress tonight and that's not good for her or the baby. Thankfully she got her in time and both Shanna and the baby will be just fine. She's in number 24 and you can see her now." Dr. Williams told him.