A few weeks went by and it was time for Mei's baby shower, Mei woke up to the smell of fresh coffee and congee like she usually would, Ming was busy prepping breakfast except this time she didn't get any Timbits since Jin would attempt to take them. Mei got out of bed although it was a bit of a task with her protruding belly she was able to do it. She walked to the kitchen to her dad reading a newspaper and her mother finishing breakfast.
"Morning mom and dad" smiled Mei.
"Morning," said Jin.
"Morning Mei-Mei" smiled Ming.
Mei sat down and Ming served her a fresh bowl of congee, she had a big smile on her face as she took a bite, not just because it was her favorite and her baby's favorite but it was her baby shower today and she couldn't wait to see her friends. Though at first, she wasn't too keen on the situation she was in, in a way now it kind of grew on her. Especially knowing now she's gonna be a mother.
Meanwhile, Brendan was sitting on his bed still sour over the fact Miriam spent darn near $700 a few weeks ago on breakfast and baby stuff, Miriam was still a little peeved he was holding on to that grudge as she was wrapping the presents.
"You're still sore over that? I mean the carriage and the seat alone would've been almost $500 anyways" said an irritated Miriam wrapping the carriage.
"You couldn't have gotten a cheaper brand?" retorted Brendan.
"Oh come on she's my best friend, besides I wouldn't blow up if you got something expensive for Tyler" replied Miriam finishing wrapping the carriage.
"Yeah, but you gave me dirty looks when I bought those courtside seats for the Raptors with Tyler" Brendan mumbled to himself.
"What was that?!" exclaimed Miriam holding up the scissor.
At that moment Brendan had said the absolute, smartest thing he could've ever said...nothing. Miriam gave him a that's what I thought kind of look and she proceeded to wrap the car seat.
Tyler, on the other hand, was at home having some breakfast, his father had to work that day and he was home with his mother who was pretty excited about the shower. She had gotten over her negative feelings for Mei completely since well she was carrying her grandchild and she was pretty excited.
"So Tyler, you excited for the shower?" asked Tyler's mom.
"Yeah, pretty stoked actually" replied Tyler.
"That's good, so you guys have the guest list and everything?" asked Tyler's mom.
"Yeah, I know you and dad will, Mei's parents, her cousins, aunts and grandmother, the girls will be there and Brendan's gonna be there too" replied Tyler.
His mother wasn't a fan of the last name.
"Oh...he'll be there?" asked Tyler's mom fairly repulsed.
"Mom, please stop" replied Tyler fairly agitated.
"Hey I'm sorry, he's a bad influence" replied Tyler's mom.
Tyler brushed it off and continued to eat his breakfast, some time went by and Tyler soon had to get ready for the party. He went upstairs to throw on some clothes, he wanted to make sure he looked halfway decent which is why he threw on a button-down shirt, jeans, and Converse sneakers. He went downstairs to wait for Brendan to pick him and his mom up... although Tyler didn't tell her Brendan would be the chauffeur. Tyler's mom caught a glance at him.
"My handsome baby boy" she smiled.
"Well mother you look great as well" smiled Tyler noticing his mother in her sundress and heels.
"So shall I call us a taxi, since your dad has the car?" asked Tyler's mom.
"Uhhhh...no, you're not gonna like it but Brendan is picking us all up," Tyler said wincing.
His mom wasn't too thrilled.
"Oh...well I guess that's okay" she replied unfazed.
Forty-five minutes went by and Brendan showed up in front of Tyler's house and honked the horn. Tyler and his mom approached the car where Miriam was sitting in the passenger seat and Priya and Abby were in the back.
"Hey guys," said Tyler.
"Hey," everyone said in unison.
"Ladies," said Tyler's mom ignoring Brendan.
Brendan looked in his rearview at Tyler's mom and smiled.
"Nice to see you too" he smiled and said sarcastically.
Tyler sat behind Brendan and Tyler's mom sat next to him, Priya and Abby sat in the seat more toward the back because they knew Tyler usually liked to sit behind his friend. Brendan took off to the temple.
"Nice car," said Tyler's mom.
"Thanks, it was a graduation gift from my parents" smiled Brendan.
"Could you maybe open a window?" asked Tyler's mom.
"Can't do it yourself?" Brendan thought to himself.
"Anything to oblige" smiled Brendan pressing the button on his door to open the window where Tyler's mom was sitting.
"Maybe some music?" she asked.
Brendan was slightly annoyed because he wasn't used to getting demands in the car he was driving.
"Anything for you" smiled Brendan.
Brendan turned on the radio and immediately a snippet from Limp Bizkit's hit Rollin' (Air Raid Vehicle) played.
NOW I KNOW Y'ALL BE LOVIN THIS SHI-
Brendan immediately switched it to a contemporary rock station.
"Sorry about that ma'am, I was driving by myself yesterday," Brendan said fairly embarrassed.
"Doesn't surprise me, violent sport equals violent music" said Tyler's mom snobbily.
Tyler was embarrassed at his mother's behavior, when Brendan stopped at a stoplight he leaned back to talk to Tyler.
"God as my witness I'm gonna drive this car into the next oncoming semi" whispered Brendan.
"I wouldn't blame you" Tyler whispered back.
A few minutes later everyone arrived at the temple where there were tables and chairs and food set up for Mei's shower. Mei was being pestered by her aunts and cousins.
"Oh you look so beautiful!" smiled Ping.
"She looks exhausted" replied Helen.
"I hope she's having a boy!" exclaimed Chen.
"I hope it's a girl" protested Helen.
Mei was a little nervous around her aunts when she the calming voice of her grandmother Wu.
"Ladies please, give Mei-Mei a little space," said Wu.
Wu was getting old and was bound to a wheelchair as her legs were giving out on her and she was being taken care of by the ladies. They would all go down to Miami to see her and help her with anything as they all figured it was cheaper than a caretaker and they were all family.
Soon Brendan pulled up with everyone and he was tasked with carrying all the gifts from the car while everyone else got to just walk in. Brendan had all the boxes of gifts in his arms and they were obstructing his view, he was slip stumbling around trying to find the entrance to the temple.
"Ummm...little help! Can't see!" exclaimed Brendan stumbling around.
Brendan stumbled left and right and center and he moved forward and quickly lost his balance and fell right over. Luckily he fell inside the temple.
"Oof!" he yelled doing a faceplant and dropping the boxes but luckily nothing broke.
Miriam took notice and helped him to his feet.
"You shouldn't have taken all those in yourself," said Miriam.
"Gee thanks," said Brendan aggravated dusting himself off.
Ming and Tyler's mom quickly took notice and didn't enjoy the fact Brendan was there...until they saw him carrying two big boxes while Miriam carried the rest.
"Are those from you?" asked Ming.
"Yeah, from me and Miriam and I hope she likes them I spent a pretty nickel on them" grumbled Brendan referring to the fact it came from his card and Miriam just slapped her name on it.
"Oh, well how thoughtful and generous of you" smiled Ming.
"Maybe he's not such a bad guy after all" smiled Tyler's mom.
"Indeed, did you know my husband and I watched a hockey game not too long ago?" said Ming excitedly.
"I took my baby to one! Tell us, what's it like slamming someone into the glass and getting away with it?!" exclaimed Tyler's mom giddy.
"Yeah! Or when you knock someone down with your shoulder or get into a fight? That has to be exhilarating!" exclaimed Ming.
"Uhhhh okay who are you two and what did you do with Mei and Tyler's moms?" asked Brendan confused.
"Oh such a kidder, come on in there's food and everything" smiled Ming.
Brendan went in and saw Mei where she was sitting with her girlfriends, the party had officially started and there was music and dancing and good food, everyone was having the time of their lives at Mei's baby shower. Some time went by and it was time for Mei to open her presents, her eyes were on the big boxes first which she opened immediately.
"Oh...my...goodness a new stroller and car seat?! Brendan, Miriam you shouldn't have" smiled Mei hugging them both.
"More like Brendan you shouldn't have," Brendan thought to himself.
Then Mei went and opened the mobile and costume from Priya and the clothes that Abby bought...it was a lot of clothes.
"Awww Priya it's such a cute mobile and that costume is adorable and Abby... thank you for all the clothes," said Mei kind of astounded at all the baby clothes Abby picked.
"Anytime girlfriend I can't wait to hold your baby!" exclaimed Abby.
"No prob girl" replied Priya.
Soon Jin brought out a really big box, he was struggling to pull it and was sweating just getting it outside but he managed to get it out.
"From...your...mother...and I" panted Jin.
Mei opened it up and it was a new crib, Mei loved it.
"Mom! Dad! You're the best!" exclaimed Mei.
"Jin, honey don't you think it would've been easier to just have her open it inside?" suggested Ming.
"Uhhhhh..." said Jin fairly defeated knowing his wife was right.
Vivian wheeled Grandma Wu up to Mei and gave her an envelope.
"We all chipped in here for you, it's only ten thousand but we want you to put it away and either save for a home or your baby's college" whispered Grandma Wu.
"Thanks, grandma" smiled Mei hugging her grandmother.
Soon night fell and everyone had to get home, and Grandma Wu and the others had to get back to their hotel.
"Goodnight everyone, thanks again" smiled Mei.
"Night Mei," said the girls.
"See you Mei" smiled Brendan.
"Love you babe" smiled Tyler hugging and kissing her as he then headed to Brendan's car with everyone.
Soon everyone left and Ming and Mei went inside and Jin was tasked with bringing everything inside. He looked at the crib and the stroller and everything else, he had a tall task ahead of him.
"Uhmmmmmm...help?" he said silently.
(A/N) Thanks for reading this chapter guys, hate to be the bearer of bad news but it's gonna come to an end real soon. Also, Ppp if you think Mei and Tyler passionately kissing was sissy stuff shall I have her and Brendan passionately kiss? Only kidding, also Ppp my friend, Mei's hormones are out of whack, she can't think straight. Anywhos some juicy stuff will be coming up and all I can say is don't assume when you read it. Until next time
