Chapter 9
***Thirty-eight Weeks Pregnant***
Sitting at home, I'm still on bedrest and have been having some issues with my depression. I'm sitting in the bed, against the headboard and EZ is the one here with me while Angel and Happy are both at work. I'm rubbing my stomach and feel a tear fall as EZ walks in to check on me. He sits on the side of the bed and asks "What's wrong?" I don't look at him and shake my head no. "Hey, look at me." he says as he tilts my head up. I look at him and he says "You're my best friend and I love you Cari. Talk to me." he says. "I can't handle this anymore. I'm fucking huge and disgusting and Happy has to lay here with me every fucking night and I can't even take care of him. He deserves better than this." I say and start to sob. He hugs me and says "You know none of that's true right?" I pull back and wipe my eyes and he says "Happy loves you. He's head over heels for you. You're not fat or disgusting. You're pregnant and fucking glowing." he tells me and I look back down at my stomach when all of a sudden, I grab my stomach. "Oh shit." I say and he looks at me worried. "Contraction?" he asks. "Yeah. This shit fucking hurts." I tell him and he takes my hand to squeeze.
After another hour, they are getting closer together and I tell EZ "I gotta get up. I have to pee." I tell him. He helps me up and to the bathroom but before he can get me in front of the toilet, I feel water gush down my legs. I look at him and start freaking out. "EZ. Oh God." I tell him and he looks into my eyes and says "Hey. Look at me. Your water broke. Let's get you changed and head to the hospital. We can call the guys on the way." he tells me. He brings me a change of clothes and moves to call Angel and his dad. I waddle out of the bathroom and he helps me to the car. "I called Angel and Pop. Thought you'd want to be the one to call Happy." he tells me and I say "Thanks Zeek." I take out my phone and call Happy. "Hey little girl." he says and I smile softly. "Hey baby." I say and he asks "What's wrong? You okay?" he asks. "I'm a little freaked out. My water broke and EZ is taking me to the hospital." I tell him. "You called Angel?" he asks. "EZ did." I tell him. "Good. I'll meet you at the hospital. I love you." he tells me. "I love you too." I say back. "It's going to be fine babe. I promise. You and Mateo are going to be great." he tells me. "I hope so." I tell him. We say our love yous one more time before ending the call.
Getting put into a room, EZ is sitting there and all three men walk in together. Felipe walks over and hugs me and asks "How are you holding up?" I don't answer but shake my head no. He looks at the guys and ask "Can I get a minute with our girl?" They all nod and head out of the room. "Talk to me pequeno." I wipe the tear that falls and say "I'm just scared. Angel and I just got things back to normal and he's been great and I love Happy so much but how long do you think he's going to stick around with me having another man's kid?" I ask. "Stop that right now. I want you to listen to me and listen good sweetheart. You and Angel are fine. You and Happy? Honey, he loves you. Even my old eyes can see it and from what my boys tell me, he's always making sure you and my grandson are good. He's not going anywhere. Trust me on that." he tells me and I just nod. Kissing my cheek, he says "I'm going to get EZ and head down for coffee for all of us. Talk to your boys." he says and I nod. "Thanks Pop." I tell him. "Te Quiero Bebita." he says. "I love you too Pop." I say before he heads out the door.
Happy and Angel walk in and I pat the bed and ask them both to sit beside me and they do. "Are you okay?" Angel asks and I shake my head no. "Just have some shit running through my head. Angel, I need to know that I still have my best friend." I say. "I'm not going anywhere mi dulce. You're stuck with me. At least until the kid turns eighteen." he says and I lightly smack his arm as we all laugh a little. I look at Happy and say "I'm just scared you're not going to want to stick around once Mateo gets here and I've not been able to take care of you like I should be able to and I know I'm fat and disgusting right now but I promise…" I start rambling and he cuts me off with a kiss. "I'm not going anywhere either. You having a kid isn't running me off. And you are not fat or disgusting. You're fucking perfect and as far as taking care of me, babe, I have no complaints and have had no problem staying faithful." he tells me before kissing me one more time. "Are you guys sure?" I ask. "Absolutely." Happy says and Angel says "Completely."
A few hours later, we are sitting in the room with our families there. Angel is holding Mateo Felipe Reyes and everyone is talking about how perfect he is. Angel is showing off our son and Happy is sitting next to me, holding me close. After everyone leaves, Angel asks "I know Hap's staying but are you okay if I do too?" I nod and say "He's your son, of course you can." He nods and I see him walk over to the bassinet and places Mateo in it. "I'm going to head to the diner to get us something to eat." He tells me and Happy pulls out his wallet and hands him money to help pay for it. After Angel heads out, Happy looks at me and says "I got something for you." I look at him confused and he pulls out a small bag from his pocket. Taking out the ring, I look at him shocked and he takes my left hand and says "I love you little girl. I love you so fucking much and you've made me so happy. Will you do me the honor of letting me make you my wife?" I nod my head yes and whisper "Yes Happy." He puts the ring on my finger and kisses me deeply and I feel more tears fall. He wipes them away and says "I love you." I smile and say "I love you too."