Chapter 14
The following month was JJ's first Christmas. John and Kylie drove up to Boston for the holiday's. Carol and John Sr. were more than happy to have all their sons home for the special holidays. Once the holiday's were over, everyone headed back to their homes. John and Kylie took their time driving back to Tampa. Once they made it back to Tampa, John and Kylie unloaded the car while JJ took a nap.
January and February went by and no one really noticed. March came with storms and lots of rain. April approached as the weather started to get warmer. And soon it was two weeks before JJ's first birthday and Kylie was busy getting everything ready. John Sr and Carol were flying in from Boston, John's brothers were also flying in with their families and Kylie's parents were already in town.
The week before the birthday party, John and Kylie got a registered letter from Mississippi. John waited until Kylie got home from the store before he opened it. He knew that it had to be bad news. Kylie and her parents walked through the door and John helped grab the bags from the car.
"We got a registered letter from Mississippi today." John told Kylie.
"Who's in Mississippi?" Lana asked.
"We met a little boy about a year ago through the Make-A-Wish Foundation named Wyatt. He has cancer that is incurable." Kylie answered.
"Is that where you got John's middle name?" Ricky asked.
"Yes. He asked if he could suggest a name for the baby and when we were deciding on a name, it just sounded right." John answered.
"Let's open the letter." Kylie stated.
John opened the envelope and unfolded the letter. Kylie got butterflies in her stomach as John started to read the letter.
Dear John and Kylie,
This has to be the hardest letter that I have ever written. Since your last letter, Wyatt's condition took a turn for the worse and this past Friday, Wyatt took his last breath at home and passed away in his sleep. We are holding a funeral for him this Friday, we would be honored if you could come. Wyatt loved you both and with everything you've done, we feel like you are more apart of this family now then ever before.
Your friends,
Joan and Wayne
Kylie had tears rolling down her cheeks as John finished reading the letter. Lana and Ricky exchanged looks before offering to watch JJ while they went to the funeral. John and Kylie booked their tickets and packed for the funeral. Kylie couldn't believe how much Wyatt's death got to her.
Once they arrived in Mississippi, John and Kylie drove straight to Wyatt's parents house. Joan and Wayne were happy to John and Kylie. They spent the afternoon talking about Wyatt and his final days. Wyatt had written a letter to everyone who touched his heart. John and Kylie opened the letter and read it out load.
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Cena,
I just wanted to write this last letter to you and say thank you again for everything. You made my final year on earth and better one. You are both very lucky to have a good baby boy in your life. Treasure him always. My mom and dad have not seen this letter. I would like for you to keep in contact with them if you can. My parents have a box or two for you and Little John. I want you to have these to remember me by. Please tell Little John about me if you want to.
Thank you again.
Wyatt.
Kylie couldn't help but start crying as John read the letter. The next day John and Kylie attended the funeral and everyone who talked to them told them that Wyatt couldn't stop talking about them. After the funeral, John and Kylie stopped by Joan and Wayne's house. They were having their friends and family over after the funeral. Before John and Kylie left, Joan gave them the boxes that Wyatt wanted them to have. John took them to the post office while Kylie finished packing to head back to Tampa.
Once they were back in Tampa, everyone gathered at the Cena household to celebrate JJ's first birthday and John's 36th birthday. Kylie and John were thrilled that everyone could come together. The morning of the party, Kylie wasn't feeling to well and figured that it must have been the stress from the funeral and planning the party. Kylie was able to get away from the house and headed to the store to pick up some last minute things for the party and for the house.
Kylie walked through the personal care section of the store and stopped in front of the pregnancy tests. She didn't think that she was pregnant, but figured that it wouldn't hurt to take a home test just in case. After leaving the store, Kylie headed back home and unloaded the car. She made sure that the pregnancy test was hidden in her purse before going into the house.
"There you are. I was wondered where you had gone." John stated as he came into the kitchen.
"Sorry, honey. I needed to run to the store to get some last minute things for today and some meds." Kylie responded.
"Meds? Is everything ok?" John asked concerned.
"It will be. I think that with all the stress from the funeral and planning the party, my body is worn out. I woke up this morning feeling sick." Kylie answered.
"Are you sure its just that?" John asked.
"Yeah. Why?" Kylie answered.
"I wanted to say something the other day, but too many ears around. I think you should take a pregnancy test." John stated.
"Really? Do you think that we are?" Kylie asked.
"Last night it felt a little different and the last time it felt different was when you were pregnant with JJ." John answered.
"Ok. I have a pregnancy test in the bathroom. I'll take it before my shower." Kylie responded with a small grin.
"Ok. And don't wait to tell me if we are." John stated.
"I won't. I promise." Kylie stated as she headed upstairs.
Kylie did as she said she would. After taking the test, Kylie got in the shower and tried to relax a little. Meanwhile, the rest of the family was waking up and starting to move about the house. John and his brothers, as well as his dad and Kylie's dad started putting the decorations up around the house and backyard.
Kylie finished her shower and dried off. After she was dressed she headed back into the bathroom to do her hair and makeup. But before she could do any of that, she looked down at the pregnancy test. She stuck the stick in the box and tossed it on the bed. After she was done with her hair and makeup, Kylie headed downstairs to find her husband.
"John, can I see you alone for a minute." Kylie stated.
"Sure, baby. What's up?" John asked.
"Come with me." Kylie answered as she lead him upstairs to their bedroom.
"Kylie, what's going on?" John asked.
"I took the pregnancy test before my shower." Kylie answered.
"And?" John asked.
"Here." Kylie answered as she handed him the pregnancy test box.
John pulled out the test stick and looked at it. He nodded his head and put the stick back in the box. John and Kylie headed back downstairs and soon the party began. Only John and Kylie knew the result of the pregnancy test and as the party went on, they both forgot about it.
Once the party ended and JJ was in bed. John, Kylie, Ricky, Lana, John Sr and Carol helped clean up and put everything away. Once the house was clean, everyone headed to their rooms for the night. After John and Kylie were alone in their room, John looked at Kylie and all she could do is smile.
Over the next few weeks, John worked a lot of hours at a near by gym. Kylie stayed home with JJ and took care of things around the house. The following Sunday was Mother's day and John wanted to make sure that Kylie didn't have to do a thing. He made breakfast in bed for her, he cleaned the house, took care of JJ all day and even managed to grill up some dinner.
"Today was wonderful! Thank you, John." Kylie stated.
"You're welcome. Today was meant for you to relax and enjoy." John responded.
"And I did." Kylie stated as she moved her hand over her stomach. "I think it's time we let everyone in on our little secret."
After JJ was put in bed, Kylie and John called his parents first and three-wayed Kylie's parents in Hawaii. Once everyone was on the phone, John and Kylie first wished Lana and Carol a Happy Mother's day. Then they told their parents that they had a surprise for them. Both parents asked at the same time what it was.
"We're having another baby." Kylie announced.
"When? How far along are you?" Carol asked.
"I'm 8 weeks as of today and we are due just before Christmas on December 14th." Kylie answered.
"Congratulations." John Sr. responded.
"Thank you, dad." John stated.
"Mom, dad, you haven't said anything." Kylie stated.
"We're still letting the news sink in. I can't believe that my little girl is having another baby." Ricky stated.
"It was a surprise, but we are happy just the same." Kylie responded.
After their phone call to their parents, John and Kylie headed upstairs to bed. Everyone else could wait to find out about the pregnancy until tomorrow. Kylie curled up next to John and rested her head on his chest. John wrapped an arm around her and soon they fell asleep. John and Kylie woke up to the alarm clock at 7am. John got in the shower while Kylie fixed him some breakfast before work. While cooking, Kylie became nauseous and couldn't stand the look of food. So while John ate, she laid down on the couch.
"I hope you feel better soon." John stated as he got ready to head to work.
"Me too." Kylie responded. "Have a good day."
"You too. Call me if anything happens." John stated.
"I will. I love you." Kylie smiled.
"I love you too." John responded as he walked out the door.
Over the next month, Kylie's morning sickness slowly got better. And she was starting to show. John noticed the difference in her right away and loved the way she looked, even if she didn't. John was happy that everything was going great for them. He loved his job at the gym helping others gain muscle correctly and Kylie loved being able to be at home with their son.
Kylie was almost 18 weeks and couldn't wait to find out what the baby was going to be. John had already decided that if it was another boy, he would share a room with JJ and if it was a girl, she would get her own room. All Kylie cared about was that the baby was healthy.
"I can't believe how quickly my stomach grew. I'm already wearing the maternity pants." Kylie stated on the morning of their ultrasound appointment.
"Your body remembered from the last pregnancy. They say it happens quicker the second time around." John responded as he buttoned up his shirt. "Are you about ready to go?"
"Yeah. Is the baby sitter here yet?" Kylie asked.
"Yes. She's downstairs playing with JJ." John answered.
"Ok. Then I am ready to go." Kylie responded.
John and Kylie drove to the medical center and checked in with the receptionist. It didn't take long before Kylie's name was called. Once they were in that all too familiar room, Kylie started to get a little nervous. She worried that something might be wrong with the baby, but she didn't say anything to anyone.
John and Kylie had the doctor put the baby's ultrasound picture in an envelope. They wanted to show JJ the baby first before telling him he was having a brother or sister. After John paid the babysitter, they sat down with JJ and showed him the ultrasound pictures.
"Baby?" JJ asked.
"Yes. That is the baby." Kylie answered.
"Shall we see what the baby is?" John asked.
"I think so." Kylie answered.
"Baby." JJ stated.
Kylie and John opened the envelope and pulled out the picture. John couldn't help but smile. Kylie looked at the picture and smiled as well. Both knew what this was going to mean and they couldn't have been happier. Kylie just hoped that everything would go as planned and that there wouldn't be any complications.
