The Big Talk
Maggie and Garrett were visiting Maggie's parents one Sunday evening while the other kids were out with friends.
Shawn came in from work and saw Garrett and Maggie sitting on the couch sleeping. Juliet followed him and saw the exact same sight.
"Should we wake them up?" Shawn asked.
"I will. I don't trust you to wake up the kids." Juliet said.
"I don't know what you're talking about Juliet."
"Sure you don't."
Juliet went over to Maggie and Garrett and said, "Hey guys, we're home."
Maggie opened her eyes and saw her mom, "Hey what's up?"
"We just got home."
Maggie woke Garrett up.
Garrett woke up and saw Shawn and Juliet.
"Hey Mrs. Juliet." Garrett said.
"Hey Garrett, had a nice nap?" Juliet asked.
"Yeah, work was rough today, plus I had baseball practice at 6 this morning."
"When does the season start?"
"Monday."
"Is it home or away?"
"Away."
"Is Maggie going?"
"Of course I'm going. That was silly." Maggie butted in.
Garrett smiled.
Shawn walked into the living room in different clothes.
"Why'd you change?" Juliet asked.
"We're home now. I like to be comfortable." Shawn said.
"I know, can you put on some better shorts than those?"
"Do I have to? These are my favorite."
"I know, you've had them since Aaron was a baby."
"Ok we need to take Dad shopping." Maggie said.
"I agree. One day next week we'll go." Juliet said.
"Y'all have fun!" Shawn said.
"Thanks honey." Juliet said.
Juliet sat down next to Shawn on the big couch.
"So you guys make 2 years in a couple days." Juliet said.
"Yep. We're excited." Maggie said.
"Really?" Shawn asked.
"Yeah. He's my favorite person on earth. He makes life so much easier."
"I'm hurt."
"Dad, I love you too, but I'm grown. You'll always be the #1 guy in my life."
"Yeah, but I don't see you much anymore."
"I know. I miss you like crazy. I miss our Saturday morning trips to Walmart."
Shawn looked at Juliet and smiled.
"I do too baby. One day I'll do that with your kids."
"I'm sure they will be excited like I was. Picking the perfect pineapple was my favorite."
"They're all perfect."
"True."
"Garrett, do you want kids with Maggie?" Shawn asked seriously.
Garrett sat back and said, "Yes sir."
"When do you want these kids?"
"We're 20 now, so about 3-4 years."
"Like getting married in 3-4 years?"
"Yeah, then we'll try having kids."
Maggie looked at Juliet and motioned to her old room.
"Excuse us for a second." Maggie said.
Juliet got up and followed Maggie to her bedroom. Juliet shut the door behind her and said, "What's going on?"
"I went to the doctor…" Maggie started.
"Please tell me you're not pregnant."
"I'm not. I may not be able to get pregnant."
Maggie started crying.
"Maggie, you're only 20. You have a good 15 years to have kids."
"You don't get it mom. You had 6 kids without problems and 2 of them weren't planned."
"How did you know that?"
"I was listening to you and dad's conversation a few years ago."
"Maggie that doesn't mean you can't have kids."
"It's just you looked so happy when you were pregnant with Trey. I want to have that same experience."
Juliet went over to Maggie and hugged her.
"It will all be ok, I promise you. You're a Spencer, we defy all odds." Juliet whispered.
"How am I going to tell Garrett?" Maggie asked.
"First, we are both going to the doctor tomorrow. You're going to have tests done."
"I'm pretty sure moms don't go to the lady doctor with their 20 year old daughters."
"Well I am going with you. This means a lot to you. I want you be comfortable and have a friend there."
"You're my best friend."
"I know. You're mine. Besides dad."
Maggie smiled.
"Now dry up those tears and let's eat dinner."
Maggie nodded. She went to the bathroom and washed her face and went back out and sat down next to Garrett.
"Are you ok?" Garrett whispered.
"Yeah, needed a little mom talk." Maggie said.
Garrett nodded and kissed Maggie on the top of her head.
Juliet went into the kitchen to start making dinner.
Shawn got up and went over to Juliet and asked, "Is everything ok with Maggie?"
"Don't worry, we are just going to the doctor tomorrow to have some tests done." Juliet whispered.
"For?"
"Shawn, drop it. It's sensitive."
"Please tell it's not what I think it is."
"What do you think it is?"
"She's not able to have kids."
"How did you know that?"
"I know her better than anyone else. She tells me everything. I can read her like a book."
"Did she tell you anything?"
"No, I knew something was wrong when I brought up grandkids."
"That's what we were talking about."
"Figured. How is she going to tell Garrett?"
"We are going to the doctor tomorrow to double check."
"I don't know what she would do without you."
Juliet smiled and leaned into Shawn and said, "She looked so sad, Shawn. She heard our conversation about 2 kids not being planned."
"When?"
"Whenever we had that conversation."
"Oh. Should I go talk to her?"
"No. Just wait until we get back tomorrow."
"Ok."
Shawn went back to the living room and saw Garrett on his computer.
"What are you doing?" Shawn asked.
"House hunting." Garrett said.
"How about we spend the day together tomorrow? Aaron and Cole are in town for a week and I'm off tomorrow."
"Sure."
"Juliet and Maggie will be having their own day tomorrow."
"What are they doing?"
"I don't know yet. We'll find out tomorrow."
Garrett nodded.
30 minutes later dinner was ready.
"Guys dinner is ready." Shawn said.
Garrett and Maggie got off the couch and went and sat down at the table.
Around 9 that same evening Garrett and Maggie were getting ready to leave.
"Well guys, thank you for dinner." Garrett said.
"You're welcome. See you tomorrow." Shawn said.
"What time do you want me to be here tomorrow?" Maggie asked.
"9:45." Juliet said.
"Dad, what time does Garrett need to be here?"
"9:45." Shawn said.
"Ok. See you guys later."
"Bye love you!"
Maggie and Garrett went back to the guest house and went to bed.
The Next Morning
The next morning at 9 Maggie and Garrett got up and got ready to head over to Shawn and Juliet's house.
They left the house at 9:30 and got to Shawn's house at 9:44. Maggie got out and grabbed her purse, which had her laptop in it.
Maggie walked in and saw Juliet getting ready.
"Hey." Maggie said.
"Good morning. How are you?" Juliet asked.
"Ok. Nervous."
"Everything will be fine."
"I hope so. I just don't want to hurt him."
"Hey…don't think like that."
"It's hard not to.
Juliet got up and hugged Maggie.
"Just know, that me and dad still love you, no matter what happens." Juliet whispered.
"Thanks mom."
Juliet kissed Maggie on her head.
Maggie went into the living room and saw Cole.
"Hey CJ!" Maggie said.
"Hey little one." Cole said.
"Shut up and come hug me."
Cole got up and hugged Maggie.
"Oh, I got something for you." Cole said.
"Can I get it later? Me and mom need to be somewhere in like 10 minutes."
"Of course. What are you doing today?"
Juliet walked into the living room and said, "None of your business, nosy."
"I get it from you." Cole shot back.
"You better watch it kid. I can still kick your ass."
"I am 6 foot."
"I have a gun."
"Ok. You win."
"Good choice."
Shawn came down the hall and said, "Nice Jules."
"Thanks baby. Where is Garrett?" Juliet asked.
"Garrett!"
Garrett came down stairs, "What's up?"
"We are leaving." Maggie said.
Garrett went over to Maggie and said, "Have fun. I love you."
"I love you too. No trouble please. I do not want to come bail your ass out of jail."
"Of course not."
Garrett gave Maggie a hug and a kiss.
Maggie returned the kiss and pulled away and smiled.
"I will see you later." Maggie whispered.
"Ditto." Garrett said.
Maggie and Juliet got into Maggie's car and drove to the OB/GYN.
20 minutes later they got there and signed in.
Not even 5 minutes after they sat down Maggie was called back.
Juliet and Maggie got left the waiting room and into the exam room.
"Hey Maggie, what's going on today?" Dr. Smith asked.
"I'm here to see if I will be able to get pregnant." Maggie answered.
"Maggie, you're still young."
"I know. I'm in a very serious relationship and I think it's going somewhere real soon."
"Who's the lucky guy?"
"Garrett Borne."
"Picture?"
Maggie took her phone out and showed Dr. Smith a picture.
"He's cute." Dr. Smith said.
"Thank you." Maggie said.
"Ok, let me do an exam and then let's do some blood work."
Maggie nodded.
Dr. Smith did the exam and said, "Let me go get the blood work kit."
Joan left the room and Maggie turned to Juliet, "She didn't say anything after."
"Calm down. It could be nothing." Juliet said.
Dr. Smith came back in and drew a few tubes of blood from Maggie.
"I will take these to the lab and I will call you guys in a few hours." Joan said.
"Ok, Thank you." Maggie said.
"Anytime."
Juliet and Maggie left the room and went back to the car.
"Can you drive please?" Maggie asked.
"Keys?" Juliet said.
Maggie handed Juliet the keys and they got in the car.
"Hey, you ok?" Juliet asked.
Maggie didn't answer.
Juliet started the car and drove back to the house.
Juliet pulled in the driveway and saw Henry's truck there.
"Come on, grandma and grandpa are here." Juliet said.
"Can you call Aunt Karen?" Maggie whispered.
"Yeah."
Juliet got out of the car and took her phone out and called Karen.
"Karen Vick." Karen answered the office phone.
"Hey are you busy? Juliet asked.
"Not at the moment. What's going on?" Karen asked.
"Can you come by the house. Maggie has a few questions for you."
"Yeah. I'll be there in like 10 minutes."
"Ok. Thank you so much."
"Anytime Juliet."
Juliet hung up the phone and got Maggie out of the car. They walked into the house and saw Maddie and Henry sitting on the couch across the boys.
"Hey guys." Shawn said.
"Hey dad." Maggie said.
Juliet went up to Maggie and said, "Go to my room and watch TV. Me and Aunt Karen will come in there when she gets here."
"Can grandma come?"
"Of course. Can I tell her to catch her up?"
Maggie nodded.
Juliet smiled and watched Maggie go to their room.
Garrett began to get up and Shawn said, "Let her be for a few hours."
"What's wrong?" Garrett asked.
"I don't know. All I know is that she's upset and wants the women in her life right now."
Garrett nodded and thought what could be going on.
"Hey Maddie, come talk to me for a minute." Juliet said.
Maddie got up and went and followed Juliet to the front yard.
"What's going on?" Maddie asked.
"Maggie might not be able to have kids." Juliet said.
Maddie teared up at the thought.
"Did you go to the doctor?" Maddie asked.
"Yes. That's where we were this morning. Joan did the exam and didn't say anything, which scared Maggie. She came back drew some blood and said she would call in a few hours."
"When did she tell you this?"
"Last night. Shawn brought up grandkids and her entire mood changed."
"Has she told anyone yet?"
"No, we are going to wait for the phone call later today, and then take it from there."
Maddie hugged Juliet and said, "I had a miscarriage."
"What?" Juliet asked.
"Yeah, she was going to be Shawn's sister."
Juliet's hand flew up to her mouth and tears came out of her eyes.
"Maddie, I'm so sorry. I wonder what life would be like if she was here."
"Me too Juliet, everyday."
Karen pulled into the driveway and saw Juliet crying.
"Hey Juliet, what's wrong?" Karen asked.
"Um…Maggie might not be able to have kids." Juliet said.
"Did you go to the doctor?"
Juliet nodded.
"Any news?"
Juliet shook her head.
"We will find out around lunch." Juliet answered.
"Where is she?"
"In me and Shawn's room."
All three women walked inside and went straight to Juliet's room.
Juliet knocked on the door and saw Maggie on her computer.
"Hey sweet girl, what're you doing?" Juliet asked.
"Just some research." Maggie said.
Maddie and Karen stepped into the room and sat down on the bed next to Maggie.
Karen hugged Maggie and said, "I know this must be hard for you."
"It is. Mom looked so happy when she was pregnant with Trey and I want to have that experience." Maggie whispered.
"There are other options you know."
"Yeah…but it's not the same."
"I know it's not. It took sometime for me to get pregnant with Iris."
"How long?"
"A few years."
"How old were you when you had her?"
"30."
"Wow."
"Yeah. You still have plenty of time."
Juliet's phone rang.
"Hello?" Juliet asked.
"Hey Mrs. Spencer, is Maggie there?" Joan asked.
"Yeah."
Juliet handed the phone to Maggie and Maggie took it.
"Hello?" Maggie asked.
"Hey Maggie, I got your test results back." Joan said.
"Good or bad?"
"Very good. Everything is perfect."
"Thank you so much."
"Have a great day."
"You too."
Maggie hung up the phone and cried into Juliet's shoulder.
"Maggie, you're worrying me here. What did she say?" Juliet asked.
"Everything is fine." Maggie said.
When Juliet heard the word "fine" all her tears she's been holding back for Maggie came out.
"I'm so happy baby. Can I get dad in here?"
Maggie nodded.
Karen and Maddie hugged Maggie and went outside to let them be alone for a bit.
Juliet went out to the living room and went over to Shawn.
Shawn looked up at Juliet and saw her crying. Just the sight of Juliet crying made him start crying just thinking about the situation.
"Come on. She wants you." Juliet said.
Shawn grabbed Juliet's hand and went to their bedroom.
They got to the bedroom and shut the door.
"Hey princess." Shawn said.
"Hey daddy." Maggie said.
"What did the doctor say?"
"Everything is perfect!"
Shawn pulled Maggie into the tightest hug ever.
"I'm so happy baby. I know that was a scare for you." Shawn whispered.
"Did mom tell you?"
"No, I can read you like a book."
Maggie smiled.
"Is Garrett out there?"
Shawn nodded.
"Did you tell him yet?"
"No. I was going to when I got the news."
"Do you want us to get him?" Juliet asked.
"Please."
Juliet and Shawn left the bedroom and went to Garrett.
"Hey Garrett, Maggie wants you." Shawn said.
"Is she ok?" Garrett asked.
"Go see for yourself."
Garrett got up quickly and ran to Shawn and Juliet's room. He knocked on the door and saw Maggie.
"Hey babe." Garrett said.
"Hey, you. Come on in and shut the door." Maggie said.
Garrett shut the door and went to sit down next to Maggie.
"What's wrong?" Garrett asked.
"You know how dad talked about grandkids yesterday?" Maggie asked.
Garrett nodded, "Are you pregnant?"
"No, I found out a few months ago that I wouldn't be able to have kids."
Garrett looked at Maggie tears threatening to flow over.
"I went back to the doctor today and she said everything is perfect." Maggie finished.
"Maggie, do you know what you just said?" Garrett asked.
"No."
"We can have a baby."
"Are you excited?"
"A little bit. Your first sentence made me sad."
"I know. That's why I quiet today and yesterday."
"Come here."
Maggie crawled over to Garrett and sat in his lap.
"I love you, Maggie Grace." Garrett said.
"I love you too, Garrett David." Maggie said.
Garrett gave Maggie a kiss and said, "Let's go visit."
Maggie nodded.
Maggie and Garrett walked out with tear stained faces.
"Hey, are you guys ok?" Shawn asked.
"Yeah. Perfect. Can I talk to you outside for a second?" Garrett asked.
"Yeah."
Shawn and Garrett went outside and Garrett said, "Can I marry Maggie please?"
"Why so soon?" Shawn asked.
"Because the scare she had today. When she said she wouldn't be able to get pregnant crushed me. But when she said she was able to get pregnant something in me told me to never let go of her."
"Garrett are you sure?"
"More than ever."
"Do you have a ring?"
Garrett reached in his pocket and showed Shawn.
"How long have you had this?" Shawn asked.
"A little over 2 months." Garrett said.
"Why?"
"Waiting for the right moment, I guess."
"Are you going to do it today?"
"If you allow me, I'll do it inside as soon as we get inside."
"Ok. Garrett, I'm so glad Maggie found you."
"Thank you Mr. Spencer."
Garrett and Shawn hugged and went inside.
As soon as Garrett got inside, he waited on Shawn and Shawn gave the final nod.
"Hey Maggie." Garrett said.
"Yes?" Maggie asked.
"Today's scare had me thinking. Why wait to start a family? You're the only person I want to be with and have my children with. Even if you weren't able to get pregnant, I would still love you. Through every high and every low, I will be there with you." Garrett started.
Garrett got up and bent down on his knee and pulled out the ring and asked "Maggie Grace Spencer, will you do me the biggest favor in the world by putting up with me forever?"
Maggie looked at Garrett through the tears and nodded, "Yes, of course I will goofball."
Garrett smiled and put the ring on Maggie's finger and kissed her.
Maggie pulled away and looked at the ring.
"It's perfect baby." Maggie said.
"Just like you." Garrett said.
Maggie turned to Juliet and saw her crying.
"Mom…" Maggie said.
Juliet threw her arms around Maggie and said, "I'm so happy for you sweet girl."
"Thank you mom. Did you know about this?"
Juliet shook her head.
Maggie looked at Shawn and saw him with tears rolling down his face.
"I think I know who did." Maggie said.
Juliet turned to Shawn and saw him let tears roll down his cheeks.
Juliet and Maggie went over to Shawn and hugged him.
"Princess, I'm so happy for you." Shawn said.
Maggie grabbed tissues and wiped her dad's eyes, "Thank you daddy. I know I mean a lot to you."
"I never thought I would give you away until you were 40."
Maggie laughed.
"You want me to be engaged for 20 more years?"
"Yes, absolutely."
"Not happening daddy."
Juliet laughed.
Maggie pulled away and went over to Aunt Karen, "Will you help plan the wedding?"
Karen nodded and said, "I would be happy to. Between your mom, grandma, me, and his mom I think this will be the best wedding ever."
"I agree."
Karen hugged Maggie, "Hey, never forget today. I know it's been a rough first few hours, but look, you're engaged now. You'll be getting married soon."
"Thank you Aunt Karen. I wonder how Uncle Lassie will react."
Karen laughed.
Juliet went over to Maggie and said, "Do you want to go down to the station and tell Uncle Lassie?"
"Can we?" Maggie asked.
"Of course we can."
Maggie went over to Garrett and hugged him.
"Hey, look at me." Maggie said.
Garrett looked at his fiancé and smiled.
"I love you Garrett David." Maggie said.
"I love you too Maggie Grace." Garrett whispered.
"We are going to the station. Let's go show this thing off."
Garrett laughed.
"We are taking mom's car." Shawn said.
Maggie and Garrett got into the back of Juliet's car and rode to the station.
They pulled in and Maggie and Garrett got out and waited for Shawn and Juliet.
They all walked up the steps and went inside and headed straight for Carlton's desk.
They got there and Maggie said, "Check out my new ring."
Lassiter looked up and saw it and said, "That's very pretty Maggie."
"Carlton, look who is standing next to her." Juliet said.
Carlton looked up and saw Garrett with a smile on his face.
"You're engaged?" Carlton asked.
Maggie nodded.
"You're only 20."
"I know. I had a little scare today." Maggie said.
"About…"
"I found out a few months ago that I wasn't able to get pregnant and we went back today and they said everything is fine."
"Maggie I'm so happy for you. How did your dad take it?"
"He cried, we all cried."
"Now, you have to come over for dinner one night with me and Marlowe."
"I promise."
Carlton turned to Garrett and said, "Take care of her. Her dad might be a complete idiot, but she was raised just like her mom. If you hurt her, I will discharge my pistol on you."
"I promise Detective." Garrett said.
"Welcome to the family."
Carlton hugged Maggie and kissed her on her head and then included Garrett.
Juliet took her phone out and said, "Hey, I need a couple of pictures of you two."
Maggie and Garrett let Juliet take a few hundred pictures and Shawn got in one and hugged her.
Maggie's face was in his chest and Shawn's head was on her shoulder.
"Hey, I'm still your little girl." Maggie whispered.
"I know. I just don't want to let you go yet." Shawn said.
"Dad, I need to stop crying."
"But Maggie, you will cry on your wedding day."
"I have a date."
"Which is…"
"June 16, 2038."
"That's next year."
"I know. It's what I've been wanting since I was little."
"Ok baby girl. We will work and plan this wedding."
Shawn hugged Maggie and kissed her cheek.
They all visited and Maggie showed her ring off for a few minutes.
Well, Maggie is getting married. Stay tuned for all the wedding fun.