"We just can't stop taking in kids, can we?" Johnny said, while he and Ava were up early one morning.
"I guess not" Ava replied.
"What are we going to do once the baby comes?" Johnny asked.
"I don't know, but we'll think of something" Ava replied.
"Put a cradel in the living room" Johnny suggested.
Ava frowned "I'm sure we can think of something better than that" she replied.
"Don't worry, I know we will" Johnny said as he wrapped his arm around her to give her a half hug.
"I should probably go and check on Sara" Ava said.
Just as Ava got to the top of the stairs she saw Bradin tip toeing into her room, where Sara was sleeping.
Ava moved quietly to the doorway to watch what Bradin would do.
Bradin went slowly to the side of the bed where Sara was sleeping. He carefully kissed her on the forehead and then pulled the blankets down to her waist. He lifted her shirt a little and touched her stomach.
Then he got down on his knees, so that he was at the same height as her tummy and started talking to the baby in a very low whisper.
He was telling the baby about the sports that he would teach it and all the things that they would do together.
Ava felt like her heart was melting. She realized for the first time that Bradin was going to make an amazing dad.
Sara stirred suddenly and woke up. She smiled when she saw Bradin beside her.
"Good Morning" Bradin said.
"Good Morning" Sara replied.
They leaned in for a kiss and Ava took that as her cue to leave. She would see them when they came dowstairs for breakfast.
"Is she awake?" Johnny asked when Ava came back into the kitchen.
"Yea, she's with Bradin right now. I think they'll be down in a minute" Ava replied.
As if on cue Bradin and Sara came down the stairs.
"How was your sleep?" Ava asked.
"Good" Sara replied.
"Something smells good, what's for breakfast?" Bradin questioned.
"I'm making my famous omelette" Johnny replied proudly as he waved a plate of eggs in front of Bradin and Sara's faces.
Sara covered her mouth with her hand and ran to the bathroom.
"Are they not good?" Johnny questioned, taking a whif of the omelette.
"It must be morning sickness" Ava stated.
"I'll go and check on her" Bradin said.
"I'll handle this one" Ava replied as she headed towards the bathroom "Those eggs better be gone when Sara comes back" she called over her shoulder.
"But..." Johnny started.
"Johnny we're going to have to get used to not having certain foods around for a while" Bradin cut him off, taking the plate from him and scraping the eggs into the garabage.
Meanwhile Ava was just getting to the bathroom where Sara was sitting on the cold, hard floor beside the toilet.
"Are you okay?" Ava asked.
Sara nodded "I'm sorry" she said.
"What? No, don't be sorry. It's not your fault. Eggs will just have to be on the 'things not to have in the house' list" Ava replied.
"I usually like eggs" Sara said.
"Things change when you're pregnant" Ava replied.
Ava went to the cupboard and pulled out a face clothe and ran it under cold water. She handed it to Sara.
"Thanks" Sara said.
"No problem" Ava replied.
There was a long pause.
"Why are you so nice to me?" Sara asked.
"You're family" Ava replied.
"Really?" Sara questioned.
"Absolutely" Ava replied as she took Sara's hand and helped her off the floor.
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PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I decided to keep the story with Sara pregnant. Everyone, but one person wanted her to stay pregnant.
I don't know where to go with this story now though. I was thinking that I might have Sara run away once people find out that she's pregnant, but Bradin will end up bringing her home in the end.
What do you think?
Summerlander
