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My New Life
Heartbeat and Surprises
SapphireJ

I was released from the hospital the next morning with instructions to see my doctor the following week.

The guys wanted me to take a few days off from work, but I was ready to get back. Twenty-four hours in the hospital was enough down time for me.

The guys at work all made sure that I was comfortable and made sure that I had plenty of water. I swear I was floating around the office for an entire week.

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"Hey Beautiful, are you ready?"

Jumping, I spun around and smacked Les in the chest. "Geez, Les. Make some noise, will ya? Are you trying to give me a heart attack?"

Lester came up and wrapped his arms around me. "No Baby. I just know it is time for us to leave for the doctor appointment. We get to hear the heartbeat again today."

Lester was bouncing up and down waiting for me to get ready. He was really looking forward to the appointment.

I grabbed my purse and Lester all but threw me over his shoulder in a hurry to get to the basement. Once we were in the truck, Lester took off like a bat out of hell.

"Les, we have plenty of time to get there."

"I know, but I can't wait to hear the heartbeat again." He had a huge grin on his face and I don't think anything could have taken it away

I smiled at him. He was truly happy to become a daddy. "Les, even if we get there early, we are still going to have to wait until our time."

"Okay, you are right. I'm sorry, I'm just so excited." He grabbed my hand and kissed my palm. He then settled our joined hands on his thigh for the remainder of the drive.

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Everything checked out okay at the doctor's office. We heard the heartbeat again, and this time Lester took out his recorder so the guys at the office could hear it. I think he just wanted to be able to hear the heartbeat anytime he wanted to.

After my appointment, we went home. I wanted to see how the garage apartment was coming along. I was hoping it would be done in time for Christmas. I've still not told my dad about it, and he is still looking for a new place to live.

We pulled up to our house and I noticed three of the RangeMan vehicles.

"Les, why are the guys here in the middle of the day? Shouldn't they be working?"

"I don't know, Baby. Let's find out." Les hopped out of the truck and came to my side to help me out.

We walked up to the apartment and I was floored. The guys were moving in furniture. I couldn't believe it.

"Hey, guys. What is going on?"

"Steph, the apartment is finished. We had Ella purchase some furniture for it and we are setting it up. Your dad can move things around how he wants them, but we didn't want to present him an empty place. So, the furniture is a gift to him from all the RangeMan employees." Bobby came over and held out his hand. "Here are the keys, Steph. You can give him his apartment anytime."

"You guys are the best! My dad is going to be so surprised. I really want to thank you guys for doing this and making it happen so fast." I had tears in my eyes. I really wasn't expecting it to be done by Christmas.

"Guys, I would really like for you to all be here when I give my dad the keys. You all helped make this happen, so it only seems fair."

I saw the guys all looking at each other and smiling. "I'm not going to wait until Christmas to give him the keys. I wouldn't ask any of you to give up your time with your family on Christmas. If you guys are all set here, I'd like to give him the keys as soon as he gets home."

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We were all sitting in the living room when I heard my dad's car pull in the drive. I was bursting with excitement and couldn't sit still.

I heard his key in the lock on the front door and I ran to open it for him.

"Hey, Pumpkin."

"Hi, Daddy. How was your day?"

Dad looked around and saw the RangeMan guys sitting around. "Steph, is your mother causing problems?"

I looked at him confused. "No, why?"

"Well, the last time there were this many men in the living room, it was because of her."

I smiled at him. "Daddy, can you walk with us for a minute? I have something in the garage to show you."

Daddy followed me out to the garage, with all the guys behind him. I walked him over to a set of stairs with a door at the top.

"Daddy, I know you have been looking for your own place to live. But, I like having you near and I know you want to be near, especially with the baby coming."

I saw him nod his head.

"The guys helped me out a lot and I'd…we'd…like to present you with this. Please, take these keys, go up the stairs and look around."

I saw the confusion in his eyes, but he took the keys and went upstairs. After he opened the door and stepped in, the rest of us followed up the stairs.

When Daddy walked in the door at the t op of the stairs, he entered the foyer. There was a small bench on the left to sit down and take off or put on shoes. There was a coat rack hanging on the left wall as well along with a "Welcome" sign above it.

The foyer led into a living room where there was a burgundy couch and love seat. There was a glass coffee table with magazines in the middle. On the wall, Daddy noticed pictures of me and Valerie at different ages. There were also pictures of Valerie's girls. The living room wasn't big, but it was big enough for Daddy and a few friends to be able to enjoy themselves.

Off to the left of the living room was a small hallway. On the left side of the hall was the bathroom. It was small, but held a shower, toilet, and sink. Daddy was very happy he didn't need to share a bathroom with anyone.

On the right side of the all was Daddy's bedroom. When he walked in, he found pictures of his girls and granddaughters again. He had a cherry wood queen size bed with new burgundy sheets and comforter. His dresser matched his bed and nightstand. He had a decent size closet on the opposite side of the room.

Walking back through the living room, he found the kitchen. It held the stove, fridge, dishwasher, sink, and a new table and chairs. He had a coffee pot, toaster, and microwave. He was all set to move in and enjoy his new place.

Daddy walked from room to room and never said a thing.

"Daddy?"

"Steph. Lester. Are you two sure about this?"

"Frank, you have helped us out a lot and I like knowing that you are here on the nights I have to work late. We both talked about this and we both agree that this is the best solution for you and us. You want your own space, but to be near. Here you have it."

"I don't know what to say guys. I never expected this. This means a lot to me." Daddy looked around at the guys. "You all did this? When and how?"

Bobby spoke up first. "Yes sir. Steph and Les asked us last month if we could do this. We each worked on this during our off time when you weren't home. We all have a little background on different parts of remodeling. Steph came up with the layout and we did the rest."

"Thank you all, very much. This is amazing."

I hugged my dad and kissed his cheek. "Welcome to your new home."

"Thank you, Pumpkin."