Notes: Once again, I own nothing but my OC's. I hope you enjoy this chapter!
Chapter 21 -
Grace's P.O.V.
"I didn't know you felt that way dad!"
"Well I am an old fashion kind of man." I wrapped my arms around my dads neck and held onto him.
"Besides you are my daughter and only a man suitable enough is going to marry you."
"Thank you for loving me that much dad." We pulled back and he looked up at Ted.
"Make her happy!"
"Oh I intend on it." Ted said putting his arm around my waist. We went over and sat at a table where my mom was at with Landon. Talking to my aunt and uncle about Ted, Landon and I.
"I can't believe my daughter is getting married. I'm glad you two made up, you guys are so cute together."
"I agree and we make beautiful babies." Ted said, I sat there with a smile on my face. Randy showed up about 2 hours later with no Sam or Alanna. The guys went into the garage and started cooking on the grill as I sat at the table with my mom and aunt.
"So have you thought about any wedding plans?"
"No not yet, I just got engaged last night." Landon started getting fussy and I went and got him a bottle ready. I grabbed him from my aunt who now had him and fed him. After I finished feeding Landon Ted walked up to me.
"Can we talk for a few?" He asked.
"Sure." I got up and followed him into the house.
"Whats wrong?"
"Something is wrong with Randy."
"Why do you say that?"
"Because he isn't acting like himself. He seems kind of down. Something is wrong, Sam isn't even here."
"I know I thought that was kind of odd myself." I handed Landon to Ted and started to walk out into the garage.
"Where you going?"
"Going to find out whats wrong."
"He keeps saying nothing is wrong."
"Well you guys aren't his sister. I can get anything out of him." I said and opened the door. Ted walked back into the garage and I asked Randy to come and talk to me. He walked into the room and sat down.
"Whats wrong Randy?"
"As I've told dad, Ted and uncle Joe there is nothing wrong." He said but wouldn't look at me.
"You're lying to me Randy, don't you dare lie. Is it something bad?"
"You could say that."
"What happened Randy? And why isn't Sam here with you?" He looked up at me and motioned for me to go down the hall with him. We walked down the hall, I'm guessing so no one could hear.
"Late last night Sam called and told me she was going over to the emergency room because she was having pains in her back..." He stopped talking and looked at the ground.
"And?"
"Well we had been talking about having another baby and I was gonna take the time off for it..."
"But?"
"Turns out she already was pregnant, about 2 months along... Grace she miscarried last night." Randy said breaking down. I pulled him into a hug and I couldn't help but cry myself.
"I'm so sorry Randy."
"Sam is so upset she won't leave the house. I've been trying to be strong for her but this is hard on me too."
"How's Alanna?"
"She doesn't know about this and Sam's parents have her." He sobbed into my shoulder again.
"Shh Randy." I said rubbing his back. I looked to my left and seen Ted standing there holding Landon. I gave him a look that told him it wasn't something good and he walked off.
"I wasn't there for her when it happened either. She didn't even tell me until I got home today."
"I can't imagine losing a child, even one that hasn't been born. I know you guys are hurting and you probably will never get over it. But I will always be here if you need to talk and that goes for Sam too. You have a phone and I'm pretty sure you know how to use it. Call me day or night, or if we are at work just stop by. I love you Randy, oh and you're the best brother I could have asked for."
"Thank you, we all know no one else would be able to fill my shoes."
"Glad to see your ego is still there."
He gave me one last hug and walked to the bathroom. I walked out into the living room and Ted was sitting on the couch waiting for me.
"Whats wrong?" He asked and I sat down next to him.
"Sam had a miscarriage last night."
"Oh man, how are they holdin up?"
"According to Randy, Sam is so upset she won't leave the house."
"What about him?"
"He is a wreck. I'm wondering if maybe he isn't taking this a little harder than her. He was crying so hard on my shoulder he was shaking. He is holding a lot in though." Ted handed Landon to me and stood up. When Randy came through Ted went over and gave him a hug.
"I'm so sorry to hear about what happened Randy." Randy patted Ted on the back and made his way back to the garage. After the food was finished cooking we ate and excused ourselves back to our house. I got ready for bed as Ted was feeding Landon on the bed. I walked out of the bathroom and sat on the side of the bed. I looked down at the two and smiled.
"We do make beautiful babies don't we?"
"Yup although we only have one to go by."
I laid back on the bed as Ted put Landon in his crib and then got back in bed with me.
"I've been thinking Ted, even before all this happened today. I'm thinking I'm going to ask Sam to be my maid of honor."
"Up until the hospital I would have said it would have been Katelyn."
"Yea at one time it probably would have been. Any ideas on who you want to be your best man?" I asked as he started kissing my neck, he popped up to my ear.
"Your brother."
"You're going to ask Randy?"
"Yup, he played a role in trying to help get you back to me. Of course you didn't take his offer but still he tried."
"I'm going over to check on Sam and Randy in the morning, do you want to come with me?"
"Yea."
In the morning Landon was wide awake and giggling. That boy is sooo damn cute. I climbed out of bed and grabbed him, kissed the top of his head and walked out of the room.
"We are gonna let daddy sleep for a little bit. But my boy you are seriously in need of a diaper change." I got the stuff I'd need and changed him.
"I think you were tryin to kill your mom with that one."
"He sure as hell was, my God." Ted said
"When did you get up?"
"About the same time you climbed out of bed."
"Why didn't you say anything?"
"Because I love watching you be a mother. You are really good at it and..." He sat down behind me.
"And?"
"And I can't wait for you to give me another one." I turned around a bit and kissed him.
"I can't wait to give you another."
We dressed and I asked my mom if she would watch Landon for us for a little while. We dropped him off and headed over to Randy and Sam's. We knocked on the door and Randy opened with his eyes slightly red.
"Hey come in." He said and walked away from the door.
"How are you guys doing?"
"Sam is in the living room still upset and I'm sure you can tell how I am by looking at me." We walked into the living room and I ran up to Sam and knelt down beside her.
"I know this is a stupid question, but how are ya doing hun?" She looked down at me and the tears fell from her eyes.
"Not good, I'm glad you came to see me though."
"Did Randy tell you anything?"
"Nope." I held up my hand and showed her the ring.
"You're engaged?"
"Yes."
"When are you guys getting married?"
"Not sure just yet but I was wondering if you would like to be my maid of honor?"
"Of course I will." She said giving me a hug.
"Like I told Randy yesterday, if you need someone to talk to call me. Either one of you, day or night. Even if its in the middle of the night."
"Thanks Grace."
Ted's P.O.V. Florida
We pulled up in my parents drive way and went up to the house. Grace was holding Landon and I was holding her hand. We went inside and my moms face lit up seeing Grace with me.
"You guys must have made up."
"Yes, where is dad at? We have something to tell you guys."
"He is in the study." She lead us down the hall and we went into the study. He looked up from his book and smiled.
"I knew you'd be back around here Grace, glad to see you. How are you kids doing?"
"We are good." Grace said.
"Mom and dad, I wanted to let you guys know that I proposed to Grace and she accepted." I said wrapping my arms around her.
"Thats great!" My dad said as my mom covered her mouth with her hands. She gave Grace a big hug and smiled.
"I can't wait for you to be my daughter in law Grace."
"So when is this wedding?"
"We haven't set a date yet, but I'm going to start planning soon." Grace said.
"If you need any help just let me know. I love weddings!" My mom said to Grace.
"Lets go out to dinner to celebrate." My dad spoke back up before stealing Landon.
"Ok sounds good."
We went out to a little diner that my parents have been going to for years.
"This place is cute." Grace said.
"Its quiet and the food is great." My mom said. We ordered and ate, going back to my parents after we finished. My dad disappeared for a few minutes, returning with a bottle of champagne and 4 glasses. He filled them and passed them out to us.
"To Ted and Grace, may you have the perfect wedding and live a very happy life together." He said.
"Also may there be the pitter patter of more little feet soon." My mom added.
"One of these days I am sure there will be." Grace looked up and smiled. We all drank from our glasses and sat them down. Grace's cell phone started ringing and she answered it.
Grace's P.O.V.
"Hello."
"Grace." It was Cody and he sounded down.
"Whats wrong Cody?"
"Katelyn has been admitted to the hospital because she is in labor."
"What? What happened?"
"They don't know yet, but they are having a hard time stopping it. Katelyn is so scared, hell I'm scared. Its too soon for this to happen Grace."
"I'm on my way Cody. Just hang in there I'll be there." I said closing my phone.
"Whats wrong?" Ted asked.
"Katelyn has gone into labor."
"Isn't it to soon for that?" Melanie asked.
"Yes it is. Cody is scared and so is Katelyn. It doesn't sound like labor to me, it sounds like she is losing the baby. First Randy and Sam have a miscarriage and now Kate and Cody may be losing their baby."
"Randy and Sam had a miscarriage?" Ted Sr asked.
"Yea just found out that she was even pregnant. They were gonna try for another but then it happened... I'm going Ted, are you coming?"
"Without a doubt."
Just when you thought everything was all rosey something else happens. So do you think Kate and Cody's baby will make it? Will they get the labor to stop? And will Kate and Grace finally go back to being friends?