Chapter 64
New Year's Eve came six days later. Mercedes and Colby decided to stay home again and celebrate. However, Evelyn and Aaron would be at home with their parents.
"No champagne again to celebrate the New Year," Colby said as he sat down in the living room with his wife.
Mercedes laughed.
"However, I do have apple cider in the fridge."
"Oh, the non-alcoholic champagne. But hey, you could drink champagne and then I have the apple cider," Mercedes replied.
"Nah," Colby replied. "I'm content with the apple cider. I'm just happy to be celebrating the New Year with my wife and our children."
Mercedes smiled. Evelyn was on the living room floor playing. And Aaron was sleeping nearby in a pack and play.
"But also, baby number three," Colby said.
Mercedes smiled again as he moved down near her stomach and kissed her belly. Colby then moved back up to sitting next to his wife. He leaned over and kissed her.
"I love you," Mercedes said.
"Love you too, gorgeous," Colby replied.
"I want to tell Angela, Vicky, Emily, Pam, Ashley, and Becky I'm pregnant."
"Whatever you want."
"Let's do it tomorrow. 'Happy New Year, friends. But also, I'm exactly eleven weeks pregnant!' Or, 'My New Year's Resolution is to have another healthy pregnancy and safe delivery of that baby.' Or, 'I'm eleven weeks pregnant. And yes, Colby and I were as surprised as you are.'"
Colby chuckled. "While you tell them, I'm going to get on the horn with fellas of Black and Brave. But also, Joe, Jon, Kevin, Austin, and a few of others. I know Becks and Ash will tell Fergal and Rami."
"Yes. But we also have to tell Paul and Stephanie!"
"Of course," Colby replied. "Of course."
Mercedes and Colby gave Evelyn and Aaron each a bath and then put them to bed. That was at eight o'clock. So, the two got to enjoy some time alone. And they spent that time watching a couple movies. But when it was close to midnight they turned to the channel broadcasting the New Year's Eve in Times Square in New York ready for the ball to drop.
"Thirty seconds," Mercedes shouted from the living room.
"I'm hurrying. I'm hurrying," Colby said as he quickly ran from the kitchen and into the living room.
Mercedes chuckled as Colby quickly sat down on the sofa. He handed his wife two champagne glasses. Colby then got the bottle of apple cider ready to open for when the clock struck midnight.
"Ten…nine…eight…seven…six…five…four…three…two…one. HAPPY NEW YEAR!"
Colby quickly popped the top of the bottle. Mercedes laughed as it popped. Colby then poured some into each glass. He then placed the bottle down on the coffee table. He looked to Mercedes who handed him one of the glasses.
"Happy New Year," Colby said.
"Happy New Year," Mercedes grinned.
The two tapped their glasses and drank. They then leaned forward and kissed.
The next afternoon, Mercedes sent out two group text messages with Becky, Ashley and Pam, and then a second one with Angela, Vicky, and Emily.
Group Text with Pam, Ashley, and Becky
Mercedes: Happy New Year!
Ashley: Hi. Happy New Year!
Becky: Happy New Year, my loves!
Pam: Happy New Year!
Mercedes: Did everyone have a fun celebration?
Pam: Yes.
Becky: Very fun. I spent it with my handsome husband and my beautiful baby girl.
Ashley: How is my name sake?
Becky: Asleep. As is my husband.
Pam: LOL.
Mercedes: I have some news to tell!
Pam: Ooh!
Ashley: Tell us. Tell us.
Mercedes: I'm pregnant again!
Ashley: *surprised face*
Becky: OMG!
Pam: Holy crap, Mer! You and Colby didn't waste any time, did you?!
Mercedes: Big surprise to us as well. The first night we could have sex since Aaron was born and I guess mother nature decided to get me knocked up again. Lol.
Pam: *laughing face*
Becky: *smiling face with teeth*
Ashley: Lol, indeed, Mer. But congratulations. So happy for you.
Becky: Me too!
Pam: Me three. How about another girl?
Mercedes: *smiling face with teeth* Colby and I would both love that.
Ashley: Well, how far along are you?
Mercedes: Exactly 11 weeks today! And you three know before my Boston besties.
Becky: It's no competition between the six of us. We are all your friends and just want to know what is going on with you. Especially with being pregnant.
Mercedes: I love you, Becks.
Becky: I love you too, Mer.
Mercedes: And I love you, Pammy and Ash.
Ashley: We love you too.
Pam: Yep. And we can't wait to see you so we can hug you and your belly!
Mercedes: *bright smile with red cheeks*
Mercedes talked with all three of her fellow Horsewomen for a few more minutes before they all had other things to do. Mercedes then sent out the group text to Angela, Vicky, and Emily telling them she was pregnant. They were very excited for her.
Colby told his friends of Black and Brave. As well as Joe, Jon, Kevin, and Austin (Xavier Woods). Everyone was excited there as well.
Mercedes and Colby then gave Paul and Stephanie a call.
"Sorry to bug you two," Mercedes said.
"It's just fine, Mercedes," Paul said.
"Yes, we're always glad to hear from you and Colby," Stephanie added. They were all on speaker phone.
"Good," Colby replied. "We have some news, though."
"What is that?"
"I'm pregnant for a third time!" Mercedes exclaimed.
"Oh, congratulations!" Stephanie said.
"That's awesome," Paul said. "Kids are awesome."
"That we know," Colby commented.
"And apparently three are the best," Mercedes added.
"For the McMahon family I would say yes," Stephanie said. "I have the three girls and Shane has the three boys."
"I do love how you had all girls, Stephanie, and Shane had all boys," Colby said.
"We all do," Paul said. "But at least Mom and Dad have granddaughters and grandsons."
"Yes, everyone is spoiled when my parents see fit," Stephanie said. "All though, we're slowly entering into those teen years"
"Yep, and I'm not letting my daughters date until their sixteen."
"Evie isn't until she is eighteen!" Colby exclaimed.
"Oh, and what age will Aaron be allowed to date?" Mercedes asked.
"Eighteen as well!"
"Works for me on both sides."
They all laughed.
"No, Mercedes and I will worry about boys and girls when it comes in the future. Evie and Aaron are just babies," Colby said. "All though, we do say Ashley Devitt is going to marry Aaron Lopez!"
"Nothing is set in stone," Mercedes added. "For all we know the two could dislike each other."
"True. But we won't let them be mean to each other. I don't need a demon king on my ass for my son being a dumbass to his demon princess. The Demon King defeated me in a title match with a dislocated shoulder."
"You finished a match with a torn ACL, MCL, medial meniscus," Paul commented.
"Fair point."
The four all heard a commotion in the background of Stephanie and Paul's line. It was their daughters.
"Okay, time to go," Stephanie said. "Time for motherly duties. Congratulations and we'll see you soon."
"Bye, Stephanie," Mercedes said.
"Girls!" Mercedes, Colby, and Paul heard.
"Lovely. Sibling rivalry," Mercedes commented.
"You'll never escape it, babe," Colby replied.
"Yeah," Paul said.
There was more commotion in the background.
"Oh, sweet, Jesus," Paul said. "I have to go now. Good-bye. Congratulations."
Mercedes and Colby said their good-byes.
"Are we sure we can handle three kids?!" Colby commented.
"Hey, it was you who said with Baby Number Two being a boy. Baby Number Three has to be a girl," Mercedes replied with a laugh. "You put the idea in Mother Nature's head."
"That I did. But you were the one who couldn't keep her hands to herself."
"Hands, mouth, legs."
"Oh, yeah," Colby said. "But neither did I!"
"You can never keep anything to yourself!" Mercedes giggled.
"No, I can't. And I have every intention of not keeping my hands or mouth to myself right now!"
Mercedes giggled as her husband moved toward her, kissing her.
"I think you picked up on my sex radar," Mercedes commented.
"I have my own sex radar, baby," Colby replied with a smirk.
Mercedes giggled.