MARCH 1ST NOON 5TH MONTH

STOKES-SANDERS HOUSE

Greg and Nick were pulling into the drive way of their house after a week and half of vacation time. Nick walked into the house and sat down on the couch. Their plane ride was horrendous. They sat behind a bunch of teenagers who insisted on either kicking the seat or singing to loudly. Nick closed his eyes while leaning back on the couch. After a while he was startled to feel hands on his shoulders "God you are tense." Greg said next to his ear while massaging his shoulders.

"That's what happens to you while riding in an airplane for 3 hours with screaming teenagers." Nick said moaning at a tense spot Greg caught with his thumb.

"Dang Honey that is tight. This ain't good." Greg said.

"It should go away once I sleep. We both need to get some we're due into work at 10 tonight." Nick said.

Greg held his hand out. "Come on then. I need to shower and so do you." Greg said when Nick took his hand and pulled himself up.

"Ok." Nick said.

7: PM

Greg woke up before the alarm went off. When he rolled over he seen Nick still asleep on his side. Greg smiled to see Nick with his hand rested on his slightly protruding stomach. Greg couldn't believe in 4 months him and Nick would be welcoming their daughter into the world. They still had to discuss with doctor if Nick would require Cesarian or could deliver naturally. And if Nick wanted to. He was brought out of his thoughts when the phone rang. He grabbed it so it wouldn't wake Nick. "Hello." He said.

"Greggy!" Brenda squealed.

"Hey Brenda. How's little bit doing?" Greg asked referring to Nick's niece Nikki

"She's in bed at this moment. I called to see how Florida was." She asked.

"It was good. We mostly stayed at the cabin and swung in the hammock. We didn't go on the boat. I didn't think Nick could handle it." Greg said moving off the bed into the living room.

"Well that's understandable. When I was pregnant with Frank David's boss wanted to go sailing and I ended up sick." Brenda said.

"Well we had a good time. You guys doing ok?" Greg asked.

"Yeah. Mom came over yesterday she got the pictures developed." Brenda said.

"That's good." Greg said.

"Hey listen about Easter don't worry too much about it. I know you guys won't be able to come. But if you do me and David will help get a cover story." Brenda said.

"Thanks. I better get going and get Nick up. We have to be in at 10 but I know he'll want to check his E mail." Greg said.

'Alright. Take care of him." Brenda said.

'I have ever intentions of doing that." Greg said startled when arms came around his waist.

"Wanna talk with him?" Greg asked.

"Is the brat awake?" Brenda asked.

"He just woke up and scared me. Here." Greg said handing the phone to Nick.

"Who is it?" Nick asked taking the phone.

"Your sister." Greg said getting out of Nick's arms and heading to the kitchen for coffee.

"Hey Sis." Nick said.

"Hey brat. How was Florida?" Brenda asked.

"It was great. Had fun." Nick said.

"Uh huh. I can tell. Did I wake you up?" Brenda asked.

"No. Bed got lonely." Nick said smirking at Greg who came back in and sat down on the couch.

"Tell my dear Brother in law he has my permission to kick your sorry ass if you think being Pregnant will get you out of coming out here for Easter. I already told Greg we would make up an excuse." Brenda said.

"No need to. I decided last night I was gonna tell em. If they can't accept it well then I guess they won't get to know the kid." Nick said. Greg who was sitting beside him laced their fingers together.

"Well me and David will be there for support.." Brenda said.

"Thank you. That means so much." Nick said emotion in his voice.

"Damn these hormones." Nick said.

Brenda laughed. "Well it'll get worse. Only knowing you it'll be a bitch for Greg." Brenda said.

"I could come and camp out there for a while and pass it off on you. Dish out what you gave me and David when you were pregnant with Nikki." Nick said.

"No little brother you stay in Vegas. Greg probably wouldn't like it much." Brenda said.

"No probably not. Well I need to go get ready for work. Thanks again for the support." Nick said.

"Oh sweetie you deserve it. I love you. And will cal next week." Brenda said.

"Ok. Give Nikki and the boys a hug for me." Nick said.

"Alright sweetie. Bye." Brenda said hanging up. Nick clicked the phone off and leaned back on the couch.

"You sure you wanna tell em?" Greg asked.

"Yeah. Better to do than to make up an excuse." Nick said.

"Up to you. I hope for your sake they don't disown you." Greg said.

"Yeah." Nick said. Greg brought Nick into his arms and held him for a while.

TBC