Chpt 60 - Baby Shower - Part 2

The doorbell rings.

"Can someone, please get that?" asked Kelly from the bedroom.

"Yeah, I got it," replied Silver.

Silver reaches for the knob but can hear people arguing on the other side. She slowly opens the door to see Brenda and Dylan bickering. Brenda is holding Abigail.

Silver playfully smiles at them.

"Guys, if you want to, you do have the option of arguing in here. I think the neighbors would appreciate that," smiled Silver.

Brenda and Dylan stops talking and turn to face Silver.

"Hi Silver. We're done," said Brenda.

"None of my business, but come on in," said Silver.

Brenda walks in.

Dylan has a frustrated look.

"It wasn't my fault. Can you please tell her that?" asked Dylan.

"I think it may look better coming from you, or Kelly, or Brandon…anyone but me," replied Silver.

"My only job is to let you in the door," added Silver.

Dylan gives Silver a fake smile and walks in.

Dylan sees Brenda getting a drink at the food table and walks to her.

"Bren, can we please discuss this?" asked Dylan

"Oh; now you want to talk?" asked Brenda.

Dylan rolls his eyes.

"Sorry; this conversation will need to wait. This is a party and I would like to have conversations with my friends. That's what I came here for. Too bad I can't say the same for you," added Brenda.

She walks off.

Dylan looks not amused. He scans the room trying to find Brandon but no luck.

Kelly walks back to the living room.

"Hey Dylan," said Kelly.

Dylan turns around sees Kelly.

"Hey Kel," said Dylan smiling and giving her a hug.

"How are you doing?" asked Kelly.

"Apparently, not as good as you are," replied Dylan hinting Kelly's belly.

"Thanks. We're really excited. Thanks for coming all this way," said Kelly.

"Kelly, hi," said Brenda who walks over.

"Hi Brenda," said Kelly and they hug briefly.

"I am so jealous you're having another one," smiled Brenda.

"Oh, I only hope she'll be as cute as Abby here," smiled Kelly.

"Hi cutie," said Kelly making cooing noises at Abigail who's sleeping.

Brenda smiles.

"Kelly, is Brandon around?" asked Dylan.

"Yeah, he's in the bedroom," replied Kelly.

"Is it ok to go back there?" asked Dylan.

"Yeah, that's fine," replied Kelly.

"Thanks. See you both later," said Dylan who leaves in a hurry.

"So how are you two?" asked Kelly.

"Great…just great," replied Brenda sarcastically.

"Great…," said Kelly who senses something's wrong.

"Wanna get some food and talk about it?" asked Kelly.

"Sure," replied Brenda who sounds tired.

Kelly puts one arm around Brenda's shoulder to comfort her…as they walk over to the food table.

Brandon and Dylan are talking in the master bedroom.

"Why are you in here? You hiding from everyone?" asked Dylan.

"Kind of. I'm tired of talking with anyone," replied Brandon.

"Whoa. Not you…not, Mr. Boyscout," said Dylan smirking.

Brandon looks at Dylan not amused.

"So what's the matter?" asked Dylan.

"No offense but I don't want to talk about it," replied Brandon.

"Ok. No problem," said Dylan.

Brandon is surprised that Dylan gave up so quickly.

"I mean; is it normal for a guy to not get in the mood because he's worried about the baby?" asked Brandon.

"It happens…not to me, but it happens" replied Dylan.

Brandon turns and looks at Dylan. Dylan looks back.

"You mean with Kelly?" asked Brandon.

"Yeah, who else?" asked Dylan.

"Great. I'm surprised she didn't bring your name up," replied Brandon.

"Brandon, what do you expect? She has needs," asked Dylan.

"Weren't you concerned about Sammy's wellbeing?" asked Brandon.

"Of course, I was. But didn't Sammy turned out ok?" asked Dylan.

"Yeah, he's fine," said Brandon.

"Exactly," said Dylan.

"I don't know why I'm feeling this way," said Brandon.

"In fact, I don't even know why people are making such a big deal out of this," added Brandon.

"Hey man, you brought it up," said Dylan.

"I wasn't talking about you," said Brandon.

"Good to know that," said Dylan.

"So, I hear that you and Brenda are getting close again," said Brandon wanting to change the subject.

"I'm trying to but she resisting...sort of like you are," chuckled Dylan.

"What's that supposed to mean?" asked Brandon.

"Never mind. Let's just say that she's not really acting like she's wanting to be with me," replied Dylan.

"I don't know if that's her or Jim and Cindy talking," said Dylan.

"Speaking of Jim and Cindy, they want to stay here starting today so that they don't have to go back and forth," said Brandon.

"Uh huh," said Dylan.

"So, I merely said I'll talk it with Kel; Kelly acted as if I said yes and didn't check with her first," said Brandon.

"That's our women," smiled Dylan.

"Yeah, but I don't remember them being like that before," said Brandon.

"Brandon, stop living in a dream world. Join me in the reality world," said Dylan.

"Maybe you're right," smiled Brandon.

"Thanks for listening while I pour my heart out," said Brandon.

"Anytime," said Dylan.

They hear a knock on the door.

"Come in," said Brandon.

David walks in.

"Hey guys," said David.

"Hey Silver," said Brandon and Dylan.

They all hug.

"Silver, how it is going?" asked Brandon.

"Good. How about you guys?" asked David.

"We're hiding from our women. What's your reason for being in here?" asked Dylan joking.

"Well, Kelly wanted me to ask you guys to come outside to the living room. It's time to open presents," replied David smirked.

Brandon and Dylan smiles frown.

"Cmon guys; lets' just go...Kelly will be mad at me if you don't," said David pointing towards the door.

Brandon and Dylan look at each other and then at David with a weird look.

Brandon and Dylan follow him out the door.

They walk out and see Donna by the corner. They all greet one another.

We see the furniture moved around a little. Kelly is sitting on the couch with all her presents on a table in front of her.

She gets up.

"Hi everybody. We just wanted to thank you so much for coming by and for all your generous gifts. Brandon and I are really excited to be new parents again," said Kelly.

Everyone turns and looks at Brandon who on the corner by the other side. He gives a slight nod to everyone.

"Like Kelly said, thanks for everyone for celebrating with us and for all your lovely gifts. I'm sure we'll put all of them to good use," said Brandon pretending to be in a good mood.

Everyone senses the tension but does not acknowledge it.

"Without further adieu, I, Silver will be passing the gifts to Kelly," said Silver who stays by Kelly's side.

Silver hands Kelly the first present. Janet gets a worried look.

"Ok, the first present is from Steve, Janet, and Maddy," smiled Kelly.

She opens it. Kelly has a surprised look on her face.

"Oh, a box of diapers," said Kelly.

Everyone looks at Janet and Steve. Janet and Steve have a really embarrassed look on their faces.

"Thanks you guys," smiled Kelly.

"I hope you like it, Aunt Kelly," said Madeline.

"I sure do. Thanks Maddy!..thanks again guys," said Kelly.

"Thanks guys," said Brandon to Steve and Janet.

"It's a long story; I'll tell you about it later," said Steve.

"Don't worry about it. We can never have enough diapers," said Brandon.

Silver hands Kelly another gift.

"This one is from Valerie," said Kelly who opens up the package.

Kelly sees a white box with a note. She reads the note aloud.

"Dear Brandon and Kelly. Thank you so much for inviting me to your baby shower. I sorry I can't make it. I'm so happy for you guys. While, this present is mainly for Kelly, hope you'll never need it because Brandon's such a great guy. But it might come in handy just in case," said Kelly with a confused look.

Kelly opens up the white box revealing a pink dildo. Only Kelly and Silver see what it is.

Kelly smirks. Silver chuckles.

"Thanks Val. It's very thoughtful of you…wherever you are," said Kelly with a fake smile.

People are now wondering what the gift is.

"Well, show us what it is," said Steve.

Kelly has a worried look.

"Oh, it's nothing anybody has ever seen. It's just a...box of diapers," said Kelly.

"You see? Nothing to be embarrassed about," said Steve to Janet quietly.

Janet gives Steve an unapproved look.

"It's just a joke gift, everyone," said Kelly with a pretend smile.

Sometime goes by and Kelly had opened up all the presents. There are boxes on the floor.

Brandon walks to Kelly. Kelly sees him and gives him a quick smile. He smiled back.

"Looks like we got a lot of stuff," said Brandon.

"Yeah, looks like it," said Kelly.

There is an awkward silence. Kelly then gets up and starts to stack the boxes.

"Kel, I got it. Why don't you enjoy the rest of party," said Brandon.

"Ok. Thanks," said Kelly.

"But actually I'm a little tired. I think I'm going to go lay down for a bit," added Kelly.

"Ok. You want some company?" asked Brandon with a weak smile.

"No thanks. I'd just rather be by myself," replied Kelly.

Brandon is surprised and his smile frowns.

"Oh ok," said Brandon trying to be calm.

"Thanks...I won't be long," said Kelly.

Kelly walks away. She walks into her bedroom and closes it.

Brenda notices and walks to Brandon who starts to organize the gift boxes.

"You ok?" asked Brenda.

"I think so," replied Brandon.

"What happened?" asked Brenda.

"Nothing...she's just tired," replied Brandon.

"Brandon, you know you can talk to me," said Brenda.

"I know. I just don't know what's with us. I'm not sure if it's the pregnancy getting to the both of us," said Brandon.

Brenda puts her arms around Brandon and hugs him.

Jim and Cindy walk over to Brandon. Cindy is holding Abigail.

"Uncle Brandon...someone wants to say hi," said Cindy.

Brandon smiles as he looks at Abigail.

Kelly is in bed. She has the covers over her trying to sleep. She tosses to the right in frustration in trying to sleep. She slams her hands on the bed in anger. She glances to her nightstand next to her bed and sees Val's present.

She lies there considering her options. She reaches and grabs the present. She takes the dildo out of the box. Below, she sees a manual and scans through it. She smirks at some of the diagrams on the manual. She takes the dildo and examines the material. She smirks again. It is the first time she looked genuinely happy in a while. Even though it was given to her as a joke gift, she had to give props to Val who cheered her up...unintentionally of course. Who would've thought that? She puts everything back into the box and back on her dresser. She smiles and closes her eyes.

Brandon and Brenda are on the couch. Brandon is holding Abigail.

"She's so precious," smiled Brandon.

"Yeah; you should stick around for all the crying, screaming, drooling, and the pooping," said Brenda.

"Oh, she's still precious," said Brandon.

"Good Brandon. Keep telling yourself that when you are taking care of your future daughter," said Brenda.

"I will and I'm looking forward to it," said Brandon.

"Sure you are," smiled Brenda.

"Hey, I'm trying to be positive here," said Brandon.

Brenda smiles.

"I know. I'm sorry. You're gonna make a great father," said Brenda.

"I thought I already am," said Brandon.

"Yeah, you are...but your performance about being a good husband…," said Brenda.

"What about it?" asked Brandon.

"Kelly looked upset," replied Brenda.

"Bren, it's fine. She's just going through some pregnancy phases. It's just hormones, I guess," said Brandon.

Brenda looks at him with a blank look.

"What do you think?" asked Brandon looking confused.

"I'm thinking as much as Abigail needs you right now, I think Kelly needs you more," replied Brenda.

Brandon looks at Brenda with a blank look.

Brandon walks to the bedroom door and slowly opens it. Upon turning the knob, he hears a loud motor noise.

"Kel?" asked Brandon quietly.

Kelly is in bed under the covers. She looks startled by Brandon's entrance as she opens her eyes.

"Brandon," said Kelly.

"Sorry, were you sleeping?" asked Brandon closing the door behind him.

The motor sound stops.

"No, just resting my eyes," replied Kelly.

"What was that sound?" asked Brandon.

"What sound?" asked Kelly.

"I dunno...some kind of machine?" asked Brandon.

"Oh, it was just my phone," said Kelly looking embarrassed.

"That's not your ringtone," said Brandon looking confused.

"Oh, it was on vibrate," said Kelly.

"Oh ok," said Brandon still confused.

"How's the party going?" asked Kelly.

"Good…Are you ok?" asked Brandon.

"Yeah, I was just tired," replied Kelly.

Brandon sits on the bed.

"Can I help?" asked Brandon.

Kelly smiles.

"That would be nice," replied Kelly smiling.

Brandon leans in and kisses Kelly. Kelly smiles and takes her hands out from the sheets and wraps them around Brandon. They kiss and embrace.

"I'm sorry for everything. I miss you...and I do want you," said Brandon.

"I'm sorry too," said Kelly.

They kiss again. Still on top of the sheets, Brandon leans closer to Kelly. He lunges his knee on the bed and the motor sound starts again.

"Ouch," said Brandon as he lands on something hard.

"Oh; sorry about that," said Kelly as she reaches under the sheets again trying to grab ahold of something.

"What is that?" asked Brandon.

"Nothing, that was just my phone again," said Kelly.

The motor sound stops.

"It didn't feel like a phone," said Brandon.

"It was...," said Kelly.

"What is it doing under the sheets?" asked Brandon.

"I had it in my hand I fell asleep," replied Kelly giving Brandon a clueless smile.

"Kel, what is it?" asked Brandon.

"Nothing," replied Kelly.

"Now come here; let's make up for lost time," smiled Kelly pulling Brandon closer.

Brandon smiles and they kiss.

Brandon sneaky grabs ahold of a corner of the sheets and leans back, breaking the kiss exposing Kelly holding the dildo in her hand.

Brandon looks surprised.

"Kel, what are you doing with that?" asked Brandon angrily.

"Nothing...Val gave it to us," replied Kelly.

"I couldn't sleep so I was just looking at it," added Kelly worried.

"You did more than look. You were using it…I heard it when I was walking in," replied Brandon.

"Brandon, it's not a big deal. It actually felt good," replied Kelly.

"You're pregnant! You could've hurt the baby...is that worth it?" asked Brandon.

"Is that worth hurting our baby for? I mean...your body is fragile enough already...I mean...I can't believe you would use something like this," added Brandon.

Kelly starts to tear up. Brandon notices.

"Get out," said Kelly.

"Kel, I didn't mean that way," said Brandon.

"Get out now!" said Kelly.

"Please let me explain. I was just worried about the wellbeing of our baby," said Brandon acting very sorry.

"I said GET OUT!" said Kelly.

"Please...Brandon; just leave me alone," added Kelly as she cries.

Brandon gives up and walks out the door. He closes the door behind him and notices a crowd of people behind him disperse. He walks back into the living room.

Brandon stands still miserable as he sees everyone turning their head briefly looking at him.

Dylan and Steve walk over to Brandon.

"Guys, whatever it is, I'm not in the mood," said Brandon.

"Too bad; we're not talking no for an answer," said Dylan.

Brandon looks confused.

"Trust us. This will make you feel better," said Steve.

"What is it?" asked Brandon confused.

Brandon, Steve, Dylan, and David are at the Peach Pit. They are still at the stools by the counter.

"Guys, I appreciate you guys kidnapping me here...but I need to go back and talk to Kelly," said Brandon.

He starts to get up.

"No, you're not going anywhere," said Dylan who holds onto Brandon.

"Guys...please; I'm not in the mood," said Brandon who looks frustrated.

"C'mon Bran; give us a chance. We're your best friends," said Steve.

"Alight; let's see what you got. But if my wife leaves me, it's all your fault," said Brandon.

Steve and Dylan looks at each other.

"We'll just blame it on Silver," joked Steve.

"Hey, I'm not taking any blame for anyone," said David.

"Then, get off our phone and help us cheer up our man here," said Dylan.

"Fine," said David who puts down his phone.

Nat walks in from the back. He sees the guys and takes a step back.

"Hey, I was gonna come by in a short while; what are you guys doing here? Is the shower over?" asked Nat.

"It's a long story. We'll fill you in; but can you bring us some coffee?" asked Dylan.

"Yeah; coming right up," replied Nat looking concerned.

Nat walks to the side and grabs the coffee pot.

Some time goes by and everyone is sitting in one of the booths.

"Don't beat yourself up, Brandon. It happens to the best of us," said Nat.

"Nat, I don't think many husbands would catch their pregnant wives playing with a sex toy," said Dylan.

"I'm sure it had happen before. And that's not what I meant," said Nat.

"Better yet, what color was it?" asked Steve joking and giggling.

Brandon doesn't look amused.

"Steve, don't make things worse. The man's hurting here," replied David.

"I go in there angry at her. Then we made up and was getting into a good place...I lose it and I have to apologize," said Brandon.

"Maybe I was just better off staying away from her," added Brandon.

"That'll just makes things worse with Kelly...believe me, I know," said Dylan.

Brenda and Kelly are in Brandon and Kelly's bedroom. They are sitting on the bed.

"I'm sorry. It's my fault. I told him to go to you," said Brenda.

"It's ok. It's not your fault. He's the one who lost it," said Kelly.

"What are you guys gonna do?...I mean you guys gotta talk this out," asked Brenda.

"I don't know," replied Kelly giving Brenda a weak smile.

Brenda gives Kelly a worried look.

"I meant I know we gotta work things out. I just don't know how. I just hope things will be better once the baby is born," said Kelly.

"I know my brother can be much overprotected when it comes to you, but he only does that because he cares about you so much," said Brenda.

"I know he does. And I love him for that. But he just takes it too far," said Kelly.

"Maybe having this party was just a bad idea," added Kelly.

Brenda looks down. Kelly notices.

"I'm sorry; I didn't mean it like that," said Kelly.

"It's ok...that's what Dylan said," said Brenda giving Kelly a weak smile.

"No, I didn't mean it. I love seeing my favorite sister in law...Thanks for coming," smiled Kelly leaning in for a hug.

They hug. Brenda smiles.

Someone knocks on the door.

"Come in," said Kelly as she breaks the hug.

Silver is carrying Abigail, who is crying.

"Sorry to bother you guys...she just won't stop crying," said Silver.

Silver walks over to them and gives Abigail to Brenda.

"Here, I'll take her," said Brenda holding Abigail.

"Sorry Silver," said Brenda trying to calm down Abigail.

"Someone's just a little cranky after her nap," said Brenda.

Brenda trying to calm Abigail down but Abigail doesn't stop crying.

"Not having much luck too, huh?" asked Silver.

"Sometimes, it just takes a while. Why don't I leave you ladies alone with some peace and quiet," said Brenda who starts to get up.

"No, can I hold her?" asked Kelly.

Brenda looks surprised.

"Sure," said Brenda who hands Abigail to Kelly.

Kelly takes Abigail and attempts to calm her down.

Kelly puts Abigail on her left side and slowly pats her back. Abigail starts to quiet down.

"Very impressive, Kel," said Silver.

"I could've done that...but I guess you need the practice," joked Brenda.

Abigail stops crying.

Kelly smiles...then both Silver and Brenda smiles.

Kelly's smile then frowns and she seems to be having trouble holding Abigail.

"Kel? You ok?" asked Silver.

"No...uh um," replied Kelly who looks hurt.

Kelly quickly hands Abigail to Brenda.

Kelly puts her hand on her stomach.

"What's wrong?" asked Brenda.

"It hurts," replied Kelly.

"Where?" asked Silver sitting next to Kelly.

"My stomach," replied Kelly.

"I'm calling for help," said Brenda who goes outside.

"Did your water break?" asked Silver.

"I dunno...I mean...I don't think so...it's just too soon," replied Brenda.

Cindy, Donna, Janet, and Jim rush into the room.

"Kelly, what's wrong?" asked Cindy.

"It's so weird...my stomach is really hurting," replied Kelly.

"Oh god," said Donna.

"We got to go to the hospital," said Cindy.

"Could someone call please Brandon?" asked Cindy.

"I will," said Brenda who comes in.

"Cmon, let's go, Kelly," said Janet who helps Kelly up.

"Ok. Silver, can you grab my hospital bag?" asked Kelly.

"Got it," replied Silver.

They all help Kelly walk towards the door.

Coming Next - In an unexpected surprise, everyone heads to the hospital.