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After spending all day at the hospital, they had to rush to get back in time to pick Hunter up from school. Once they all got home and settled, Hunter headed to his room with his snack and juice.
"Babe, do you realize that we're going to have two kids to juggle soon?" Randy asked as he propped her feet up on a pillow.
Sophie laughed, "Yup, I think I've noticed by now." She took Randy's hand and put it on her tummy, "But I know what you mean, it's going to be a big adjustment. There'll be a lot less freedom and free time and a whole lot more kid time."
Randy nodded as he took his hand back. Hunter was growing into such an independent 8-yr old and now having a brand new baby around would be very different.
He kissed her forehead, "Alright, you get some rest, I'm going to shower and head out to the airport to pick up John-boy. Why don't you order some pizza for you guys and we'll just hit up a drive-thru on the way home?"
Sophie nodded; she was already dozing off, "Ok."
By the time Randy got out of the shower, Hunter was sitting on their bed playing a game on Randy's cell phone.
"What's up little man?" Randy asked.
"I'm hungry and mom's asleep. I can't reach the new peanut butter." Hunter replied not looking up from the game.
Randy playfully took the phone out his hands, "Mine. And why don't you come with me to pick up John from the airport and we'll grab you a Happy Meal?"
Hunter jumped up, "Ok!" And ran to his room to get ready.
Randy got dressed and grabbed his stuff. He gently kissed Sophie on the forehead, "I'm taking Hunter with me." And he laughed when Sophie didn't even stir. He scribbled a note on a napkin in case she woke up, and they left.
Sophie finally awoke to a kiss on the cheek. "MOM! We're home! Wake up! We brought Uncle John AND Chinese food!" Hunter exclaimed.
John laughed as he walked in. Sophie sat up and stretched. John went over and greeted her with a kiss on the cheek. "Hey Wifey."
"Umm…hi hubby." Sophie replied a bit startled. They didn't know each other very well, so she wasn't quite sure how to respond. "How's your arm?" She mentioned as she motioned to the arm that was in a sling."
"Actually I tore a pectoral muscle; the sling is just so I don't go reaching for anything and cause the muscle to stretch too much." John replied. "But it's doing well thank you."
"Look John, I really appreciate you doing this. But don't feel obligated; you don't have to do this if you don't want to."
John smiled and cut her off, "Don't you worry, I'm going to take good care of you and Hunter. Randy's filled me in on all of the routines and schedules. I don't mind at all."
Randy set up a tv tray and brought Sophie a plate full of her favorite Chinese food. "Hunter ate on our way to the airport. So he's off to read and go to bed."
"Thanks honey." Sophie said as she began eating.
They found a movie to watch and put it on. The three of them sat around talking about the logistics of how the next month was going to work.
"Alright, I fly out tomorrow at 12:30pm for the autograph signing. I'll call and check in on you off and on. Knowing that John's here, I'm not as paranoid about something happening."
"Where's this signing again?" Sophie asked. She hated to admit it, but knowing that he was partying again, she was still a bit worried about the possibility of him cheating again.
"Cincinnati." Randy replied in between bites. "Then house shows in Cleveland, Indy and Springfield. Then Raw is in Chi-town and I'll be home Tuesday and Wednesday. Then I fly out Thursday morning and I'll be gone for two weeks."
Sophie nodded. She knew his schedule, but now there was just so much more to worry about. What if there was a baby emergency? Knowing John was out with an injury; would Vince really let Randy have time off if the baby needed to come early?"
Randy could see the concern on her face. "Don't worry. John's here. All you have to do is take it easy and follow your directions. The doctor said that since this is your second pregnancy, all you have to do is tweak a few things and you'll be back to feeling decent and you'll more than likely carry the baby to 37 weeks and then he'll do the c-section we have planned."
All Sophie could do was nod. It's not like she didn't know the facts…she was just scared. And she worried.
After the movie was over, Randy showed John to his room. Then he climbed in bed with Sophie. He lightly ran his fingers across her belly as she fell asleep. He was scared out of his ever-loving mind. He didn't know what to do with a baby? And just how much would life change with a baby? He liked his life the way it was right now. When he was on the road he partied, then he came home and chilled. Yes, he'd been screwing that up a bit, but it just meant don't get sloppy on Mondays so Sophie had nothing to notice. She didn't need to see his dark side…the side he couldn't escape from.
The next morning Randy was off and running. He showed John the ropes. Then Randy went into the bedroom and cuddled with Sophie. He began kissing her gently and lovingly.
Sophie smiled, it was so nice. "Mmm…I like that. Are you sure you have to go? We have so much stuff about the baby to talk about."
Randy kissed the tip of her nose and looked into her eyes with a smirk, "You know I have to go. We'll talk baby later. But…there is something you could help me out with before I go."
"What do you mean?" She asked puzzled.
Randy started kissing her a bit more aggressively and moved her hand onto the bulge in his sweatpants. "MmmHmm…" He moaned.
Sophie rolled her eyes, "Seriously?" She thought to herself. "Randy, I'm so tired."
"Baby, I'm going to be gone and I just need you to touch me." He replied as he kissed her neck.
Sophie was so fed up with his selfishness. She was still shaky, still pretty weak, and he knew that. But yet all he could think of was getting some? But, if she didn't, would that drive him to cheat again? She just couldn't handle that again.
So she slid her hand into his waistband. Sophie gave him a pretty weak handjob, she just wasn't into anything sex-related. She didn't even try to fake enthusiasm. She didn't have the energy.
Randy was completely oblivious. It felt so good to him to be touched by Sophie. It still wasn't the same as a blow job or actually getting laid. The hand job just made him want sex even more. What the hell was he going to do for another 2-3 months? Well…he had an idea.
As soon as Randy was done, he kissed Sophie and left right away.
Sophie broke down in tears. She felt so used, so unappreciated and just confused. Even though she felt like shit, she wanted to get the bedsheets changed and get the whole event out of sight-out of mind.
John headed upstairs to see if Sophie wanted to come down for some lunch. He heard something that sounded like muffled crying.
John tapped on the door. "Soph?" He said as he walked in. There he found her crying as she was putting on the new sheets. He was horrified! "Sophie! You can't be doing that! It's not good for you and the baby? What's wrong?"
Pregnancy hormones got the best of her and Sophie snapped, "Try telling that to my nympho of a boyfriend who can't just love me or cuddle me when I'm sick as hell without him guilting me into doing something for him so he can have his needs met. Nothing else seems to matter…" Sophie stopped mid-sentence and covered her mouth looking incredibly guilty. "Oh my God John, I'm so sorry."
John burst out laughing and walked over to her. He gave her a big hug. "Hey, I'd rather you vent then keeping all of that bottled up inside you and causing your blood pressure to skyrocket."
Sophie paused for a moment, and then hugged him back. "Thanks." She was still cautious; she didn't know him all that well and always felt odd about venting to him. Sophie didn't need him to narc her out to Randy for being moody and bitchy. "I'll try to control myself a bit more."
"When's the last time you stood up for yourself to him and just let him have it?" John asked. It absolutely killed him to see Randy be such an asshole to her. Sophie was this down-to-Earth, sweet girl and Randy was just taking total advantage of her.
Sophie pondered it for a minute, "Probably when we went through Stacy showing up at the house. Otherwise I've been trying to control my hormones and not be the bitchy pregnant nag at home. I try to approach things differently with him so he doesn't take it as an attack. That's when we fight. He hates when I tell him what to do. And I try not to, but I have to remind him that Hunter looks up to his every move."
John took a deep breath. Randy was his best friend, he loved him like a brother, but damn Sophie deserved someone better. Someone who wouldn't lie and run around behind her back. He shook his head, "Sophie, you shouldn't pretend around him. Be yourself. Happy, mad, silly, sad, it doesn't matter. You're pregnant with his kid, you're more than entitled. You are such a beautiful, intelligent, passionate woman who is a great girlfriend and an awesome mom, he needs to remind himself that he's lucky to have a woman like you to come home to. Don't push yourself aside just to please him. Trust me on this."
Sophie didn't know what to say. She was stunned, in a good way. It was nice to hear the compliments. She smiled, "Thanks John. I appreciate it."
"I meant every word." John replied. He helped her make the bed. Then he left so she could take her well-deserved nap.
By the end of the week, John was getting pretty used to the routine. Hunter loved having John at his games and practices. And John would play in the yard or in his room, then Sophie would make dinner and read with Hunter at bedtime. Randy called off and on.
By the time Randy came home and left again to be gone for two weeks, everyone had grown pretty comfortable with each other. Randy spent some time with Hunter, and still bugged Sophie about "helping him out." Sophie was responding very well to the treatment and was feeling as good as the doctor had told her. She was still on bedrest, but she felt "normal" for an 8mth pregnant woman. And Randy was happy to see that the shyness between Sophie and John had worn off and they were playful and joking with one another.
That Saturday, Sophie decided to throw a roast in the crock-pot and make a thank you dinner for John and Hunter for being so patient while she was so sick. Then Hunter wound up going to a friend's house for a sleepover so it turned out it was just going to be John and Sophie for dinner.
John came into the kitchen, "Wow it smells good in here. What all did you make?"
Sophie laughed, "Thanks! I made roast, carrots, corn, potatoes, crescent rolls and a salad."
John gave her a kiss on the cheek, "Damn! I didn't realize this was a date night, where are my manners?"
Sophie put the rolls in the oven, "If this is a date night, then I'm way under-dressed." She motioned to herself, Sophie had on a pair of pajama capris and a maternity tank top.
"Nah, I think you look great. Is the baby awake?" John replied.
"When isn't she? This kid never sleeps."
"May I?" John asked reaching towards her stomach.
"Please do." Sophie replied. Randy rarely ever rubbed her belly so it was nice to have someone besides her pay the baby some attention. And Hunter thought it was a bit creepy to feel her move.
Sophie took his hand and put it near where the baby's feet were. She pushed it down and wiggled it a bit. Her efforts were rewarded with a nice, hard kick.
"Oh my God, she kicked!" John exclaimed. "Holy crap! She kicks hard!"
Sophie shot him a sarcastic look, "Tell me about it."
They both burst into laughs. John messed with the baby a little more then let Sophie be. "I'm sorry I'm such a dork, but that's the coolest thing ever." John said with a laugh.
Sophie had the biggest smile on her face, "You're not being a dork. It's really great. I absolutely love feeling her move. It's like she's letting me know she's ok. And it's nice that someone else shares my enthusiasm."
John looked into her eyes, he could see a hint of sadness to them. But before he could say anything, Sophie turned away and began setting the table.
"So your girlfriend doesn't mind you being here?" She asked.
"I'm not seeing anyone right now, so the only one to have an opinion is me." John replied as he helped her.
Sophie felt bad, what on Earth made her ask? Minus the fact that John was reminding her of what Randy used to be like before the Stacy incident happened. Would Randy ever go back to normal? Was that normal? Or is he really the guy he is now? Sophie clung to her faith that once the baby came it would be a wake-up call to him and he'd go back to the way he was.
"Earth to Sophie…" John said snapping his fingers.
Sophie shook her head, she felt herself blushing over being caught daydreaming. "I'm…I'm sorry. What?"
"Your timer went off."
Sophie scurried to the oven and took out the crescent rolls. She set it on the table with the other food. "Dinner is served."
***Well…where will this go? Will Randy get his head out of his butt and realize what he's doing? OR is he going to screw things up again? What is going on in John's mind? And what about poor Sophie? Please read and review! Let me know what you're thinking, I love your opinions and ideas! ***