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Hey guys! Holy white on rice! 100 reviews! Thanks for your reviews on the last chapter. So here's chapter 13… ENJOY!
SONNY POV (36 weeks)
The next week was completely dedicated to Caden. I had went out with, Tawni, Selena, and Toni to go find clothes for the baby since I changed my mind about having a baby shower. The generous women they wanted to be, they bought most of the clothes. Everything they had purchased was blue, green and or red. They were fascinated I was having a boy. I'm 36 weeks pregnant and swollen all around my mid section. The last ultrasound I had went extremely well. Marie, Jacobs first name, told us he was healthy and that his heart beat was normal. Everything was calm and easy until she said now that I'm at this stage in pregnancy I'm more prone to going into labor. And even if I did the baby would be fully healthy. Chad's whole attitude changed. He's much more cautious then he was before. I don't know why though. I feel fine. I poured him a glass of iced tea to take him. He was painting the baby's room the sky blue I had picked out. He refuses to let me help. It's very irritating not being able to help paint my sons room. I entered the room that used to be one of the guest rooms.
"Here…" I held out the cold glass, he smirked. He had the two walls closest to the door finished
"You keep finding things that allow you to come in here" He laughed, taking a big gulp out of the glass
"No…" I shook my head knowing it was partially true. I'm bored and need something to do "I want to help" I pouted, folding my arms
"You can't…"
"Says who?"
"Say's me" He turned to continue the halfway painted wall. I watched the roller go up and down in smooth even strokes. I want to paint!
"Please" I hugged him from behind. He chuckled, not turning around
"I don't want you in here with these paint fumes, Sonshine" He explained. I buried my head in the small of his back and sighed "Come on…" He groaned, turning around and gesturing toward the door
"I want to paint…" I told him stubbornly. He just smiled and shook his head "Fine…" I grumbled walking out. Even though I felt like a two year old being denied my request I went and found something to do. The baby's clothes needed to be washed before he arrives. I took the tags off the miniature clothing and brought them down the washer machine in the basement. I had at least six loads worth of clothes. Some were for 6 month year olds. Some were for newborns. I poured dreft into the washing mach and set it on delicate. About two long hours later, I was finished with four huge loads of small clothes
"Sonshine… go sit down somewhere" Chad said coming down the stairs, taking the laundry basket from me
"No…" I whined "These need to be washed before he gets here"
"Why do you feel you need to do something? Go relax" He begged
"What are you so afraid of?" I chuckled
"Nothing… it would just help me out knowing you're sitting down, not doing anything hazardous"
"Alright. What counts as hazardous?"
"Walking…" I hit his chest and giggled "I don't know. Just relax until I finish the room. Then you can do whatever" I nodded slowly as I walked away
"I feel like a little kid…" I announced back to him. I heard him laugh and start up the stairs again.
CHAD POV
I finally finished painting baby's room twenty minutes ago. I opened up the window to help it dry faster. I was closing the lids on the paint cans when I heard the door bell ring. I ignored it as I knew Sonny was going to answer it. I heard her opening the door and greeting the person in front of it. I slammed the lids down on the last can making sure it was closed tightly. My arms were covered in paint along with my jeans. The room looks good. And it only took… four hours
"Chad!" I heard her yell. I paced down the stairs, to the front door. Standing in front of her was a delivery man with a huge brown box. That's not our usual delivery guy. Where's Nick?
"What is that?" I asked checking the address label. "You can bring it in" I told the guy. He nodded, pushing the box further into the house then walking back to the door. I read his name tag, Conroy. Damnit... are you fucking serious? For his own sake I couldn't let Sonny notice who this was
"Sign here, please" I sighed as Sonny wondered over to the giant box in the foyer.
"Yeah… I'll sign it outside" I walked over to him and led towards the door. I shut it, once we were outside "James Conroy"
"Yes"
"What the hell are you doing here?"
"I'm doing my job. Delivering packages"
"Where's Peter? The usual guy"
"He's home with the flu" He stated "Sign here, please"
"Why are you in L.A.? I thought you moved to Italy with your family"
"It's been years. I'm not allowed to come back?"
"No"
"Sign here, please" He asked one more time. I picked up the pen and my signature glided across the paper
"Stay away from here, James. We don't need you fucking things up" He chuckled, the clipboard rested underneath his arm.
"No problem. Good luck with your pregnancy. I'm surprised to see you and Sonny together, still"
"Goodbye"
"Have a good day" I watched as he got in his truck and drove off. I walked back into the house. Closing the door, I turned to Sonny. There's no way I could tell her that the delivery guy was James. I don't need her heated. I need her calm and relaxed
"It's from… Condor Studios" I stared at it, perplexed. We haven't been there in years. Why would they send us something "I'm waiting for you to open it because it's too hazardous" She mocked me. I grinned, tearing the tape off of it. She pulled back the covers and laughed
"Wow…" Inside the box was dozens of medium sized boxes. Those medium sized boxes were huggies diapers. They ranged from swaddlers to little movers to toddlers. There has to be at least 40 boxes in here. "This is… a lot of diapers"
"Mhm" She nodded staring at the diapers
"We're going to need somewhere to put these"
"Mhm…" She nodded again "I have another project for you" She announced. "And you're going to need my help" I narrowed my eyes
"Depending on what it is"
"We have to put up the crib, I'd rather do it now, since we're both home. I understand if you don't want me to help"
"That is a good idea but we can't. The walls in the room are still wet"
"Oh that's right" She sighed "So… I'm hungry. And I really, really, really want a blueberry banana slushie from Ralphs. And some pretzels"
"That's disgusting" I laughed. That's the nastiest combination I ever heard of. She grabbed her car keys, and headed toward the door "Are you really going to eat that?"
"Your son wants it" She shrugged
"Don't blame my son for your nasty appetite" I teased
"He wants what he wants. I shall not deny"
"So if he wanted… chocolate, grape soda and a hot dog, you would oblige?"
"Yes…"
"Nasty"
"You're son is weird" She pointed out
"Because you're his mother"
"That too. But you're the father" She smiled before exiting the house. Whoa wait… why is she driving? I ran towards the door, swinging it open. She stood there, grinning, holding the keys in front of me "Thirty seconds to get to the door"
"Not my personal best"
"Seriously. You have to let me do something today. I've been bored and it's not fun. I feel disabled. Pregnancy is a blessing. Not a disability"
"I just want you to be safe. That's all. I'd be scared if you suddenly went into labor"
"But that's not going to happen"
"You don't know that"
"Actually… I do" She chuckled
"I could feel that the baby isn't in the right position to put me into labor. If it makes you feel better… go" She tossed me the keys "Besides… she didn't say driving was bad. She said any rigorous activity can cause it. Like…"
"Sex" I said plain and simple
"Exactly" She sighed "Hurry up…" She then whined "Or I will find something to eat that isn't healthy. Like spicy peppers"
"I'm going, I'm going"
SONNY POV
Chad has been gone for twenty minutes now. I lying down on the bed trying to find was to entertain myself. I was getting up to use the bathroom when the phone rang. I grabbed it off the base and pressed the talk button
"Hello?" I answered
"Sonshine!" I jumped. He scared the living day out of me
"Hey dad…" I sat in on the edge of the bed. I should make a nutella sandwich
"How's everything?"
"Fine…" I lightly rubbed my stomach. He reacted to my warm hand and pushed on it. I chuckled, doing it again "How about you?"
"I spoke to your mother" Fina-fucking-lly
"And… how did it go?" I egged on
"Fine. A little awkward. When were you going to tell me?" He let out a large sigh
"Tell you what?"
"That you're having a baby" Oh… yeah… that… I forgot
"Um… soon"
"I spoke to her… a week ago. She told me that you were 31 weeks. I'm guessing you're 32 now"
"Yeah" I shook my head. I'm an idiot
"Why'd you wait to tell me?"
"I kind of… forgot" I tried, knowing he wasn't going to have it
"Forgot?" He scoffed "Are you sure you just wasn't going to tell me"
"I was. I really was. I'm sorry"
"I would like to know these things. I am your father"
"And I don't deny that" Shit "All I'm saying is I forgot. Plus… you can't get mad at me for forgetting one thing. You forgot to send me birthday cards for three years"
"You're right. I apologize. But anyway… boy or girl"
"I forgot" I smiled. I heard him laugh over the phone
"Sonny" He chuckled
"A lovely boy…"
"Aw… a grandson"
"Are you going to be around in his life? I know Kyle is but I'm second guessing you a little" I grumbled
"What kind of question is that? Of course I'll be in his life. I'll fly out there as soon as I can. When are you due?"
"January 12"
"So if it's November now? You don't have that far to go"
"Nope"
"He's going to come early you know"
"Don't jinx it" I laughed loudly "Even though I want him out of me already so I can hold him"
"You better catch up on your sleep Sonshine. You're going to need it"
"I know. He's already started. Keeping me up at night with his kicking. He's going to play soccer"
"Where's your husband?"
"Out getting my food…"
"You're so much like your mother. She always sent me out to get her cravings. Then when I stocked the house with it, she never ate it"
"Oh… I don't have the same cravings. It changes every… 2 days. How's New York"
"Great. It's so loud. All you see is yellow from all the Taxi's. Heather and I…" Yeah… he's still with Heather. Shocker "Can go out at one in the morning and they are dozens of people outside"
"What are you doing outside at one in the morning?" I asked "You're forty-three"
"I'm still young" He joked
"Only in your mind"
"How many houses did she design yet?" I want to see pictures of them
"She's actually in the process of drawing a layout right now… you want to talk to her?"
"No thanks" Heather and I don't converse well "But… I'm happy for you. Please be safe dad. I don't want to get a call from Heather saying you were mugged"
"I'll fight the bastard off"
"What if he has a knife?" I was concerned. Even though I don't see him a lot, I still care
"Then… I have my foot" I smiled, shaking my head
"You'll fail miserably"
"Yeah…" He sighed "I'll give you a call later. I have to go help your step mother" She's not my stepmother. I heard the phone end click. I put the phone back on the receiver and ran into the bathroom. Caden was sitting directly on top of my bladder. I relieved myself and washed my hands. When I walked out I heard movement from downstairs. Figuring it was Chad I went down. Boy, was I wrong.
"What the fuck are you doing here?" I sneered. Now definitely isn't a good time for Chad to be gone in my round, pregnant stage
"Hello to you too" James Fucking Conroy
"Get out" I stepped back. I kept my distance. He will not hurt me or my child "Now" I demanded
"You look like you're ready to pop" He smiled. That was the filthiest smile I've ever seen. He had on a UPS uniform. Was he in here earlier? "Still the same beautiful, Sonny"
"Get out" I said louder. Shit… where's Chad? "Or I'll call the police. Trust me I won't wait long this time" He stepped closer. I panicked on the inside
"Still the same smart ass. You look good" Shoot me. Get me out of this situation. His hand reached up, touching my shoulder. How did he get in here? I quickly swatted his hand away. Pushing him back "You're bottom lock isn't as strong as it was before. A few strong turns and it opened"
"Fuck you. Get out" Both his hands gripped my shoulders. They squeezed down on them hard. I could feel the tears "You're hurting me"
"You hurt me. A lot. I spent two whole years in that detention center. All I wanted was you but you declined. Several times"
"Get off me" I grunted trying to push him away. I'm sorry Caden you're about to feel a heavy shake "Get. Off. Me" I punched him square in the jaw. He stumbled back. Hastily, I ran towards the front door, grabbing my cell phone off the table on the way out. I dialed 911. I felt a hand touch my back, I jumped. Hard. Turning around I saw Chad, confused
"Why are you standing outside?" Gesturing to the house he rushed in. James was leaning on the wall with a bloody nose "What the hell!"
"I'm leaving…" James announced. He pushed past Chad and headed to his truck
"No it's too late" He ran up behind him, turning him around and loud crack erupted from his jaw. James was sprawled out on the ground. I gasped. Holy shit. I haven't seen anything like that in a long time. I sat on the steps outside watching James being lifted and put into a cop car. "Are you okay? Did he hurt you?" I shook my head. They put their sirens on and drove out the drive way. I sighed. He looked at me one more time.
"I'm fine. I promise" I assured him, standing up. I walked into the house, out of the heat and stood in the kitchen. A cringing pain shot up my lower mid section. I gasped loudly, clutching my stomach. I felt like I just peed on myself. When I know I didn't "Fuck" I grasped the counter and squeezed my eyes shut. Please don't let me be in labor. The pain increased. It was unbearable. I dry sobbed moaning a loud 'Ow' "Chad!" I called out. My breathing rose
"What's wrong?" He came to the room I was in. It felt like the worst cramps ever. It hurts
"We have to go to the hospital. Right now" I managed to get out through the pain. It subsided soon. Taking that advantage I walked to the car and got in the passenger side. I hope this is a false alarm. If it isn't then I'm beating James to death for stressing me out causing me to go into labor. I'm praying this is Braxton Hicks. Please let it be Braxton Hicks
CHAD POV
I rushed to the maternity ward in the hospital, Sonny's overnight bag in my hand. She had called Jacobs on the way, telling her to meet us there. When we got to the hospital, we was greeted with a wheelchair and Jacobs
"Your water broke Mrs. Cooper. Congratulations"
"Congratulations my ass. I didn't expect it to be this early"
"Well… I warned you" Marie snickered
"Now's not the time for laughs" Sonny snarled. I fucking scared. There's no possible way that everything is ready for this child to come into the world
"Alright, let's get you to your room and into your hospital gown" It took an hour to get everything in place. Sonny was lying in bed, hooked up to at least three machines. Two of them beeped. I think it was to monitor her and the baby's heart rate. One was an IV. I never thought I'd see an IV in her hand after the last time she was in the hospital. "This is not false. You actually are in labor" Sonny put her hands over her face "Okay… now you are not dilated enough to start pushing so this is going to take time. We are going to wait until you are fully dilated. That can take hours. You cannot eat. Only ice chips. That may seem a little harsh but it's policy. I'll be back to check on you in an hour" Marie walked out the room, closing the door softly. Sonny removed her hands, tears coming down her eyes
"Hey, hey, hey. Why are you crying?" I was at her side, looking into her brown eyes
"James made me go into labor earlier. This probably wouldn't have happened if it weren't for him. Everything that happens is his fault"
"I can't argue with that"
"Plus I'm really, really hungry" I laughed
"Do you want some ice?"
"I don't want any damn ice. I want a burger. Real food. Not frozen water"
"I can't give you that, sorry" Her hands flew to her stomach and she groaned. She was having another contraction. She panted, more tears coming down her eyes. I feel so bad "I'm sorry" I laughed. She smiled through her pain. That's just like her. Smile through anything
"It's not your fault. I just hurts" She said between her teeth. Her pain eased away as her eyes opened. "Can you call my mom and tell her I'm in labor. She'll be upset if you don't. And Toni, your father, Derek, Kenzie…"
"The whole family" I finished. She giggled and laughed. I kissed her before walking out into the hall. I'm petrified but I have to be there. She's much more scared than I am. You can see it in her face. Plus she's in more pain
A/N
Yeah… that's this chapter. Like, Love, Hate, Bored? Part 2 will be coming soon. Oh… James came back. Coincidence? I think not? What do you think? Review pleases and thank you. Chapter 14 coming soon.