Chapter Twenty Four:

"I'm pregnant."

It was silent between the two as they both processed the information

"A-are they sure?" Brooklyn nodded.

"Both tests were positive. They said I should go in for a check up at one month." Jon nodded, still trying to wrap his head around it.

"Jon?"

"I um, I'm gonna go for a run." Brooklyn's face fell as he walked to the bedroom to grab his sneakers. That wasn't the reaction she thought he was going to have. When he came back out, all he did was kiss her head and stare at her stomach before leaving.

The tears started falling as soon as the door closed. What she didn't understand was that he wasn't scared about having a baby. He was scared at what type of father he would be. He didn't have a great father figure in his life growing up. He knew nothing about being a dad.

Jon stopped by a big rock, panting. He slid down to sit on the sand, all these different thoughts running through his head. Brooklyn was pregnant. They were going to have a baby, but that wasn't what he was scared about, hell he was happy but it slowly sunk into him that he had no clue how to be a father. He had no father figure in his life, or anyone he considered a father. What if he messed up so badly that Brooklyn would want nothing to do with him. What if he ended up a deadbeat like his own father.

His phone started ringing in his pocket.

"Hello?"

"What the hell is going on?" Jon sighed. Colby.

"Brooklyn is pregnant." It was quiet.

"Really? How?"

"She missed two pills."

"Well maybe if you two didn't go at it like cats and dogs." Jon rolled his eyes but couldn't stop the laugh that escaped him.

"Well is she there, I wanna say congrats."

Jon shook his head.

"No, she's at home."

"Then where are you?"

"I went running after she told me." Colby shook his head.

"Nice Jon. The love of your life just told you she was having your baby, and you go on a run."

"Fuck off, I had to think."

"About what? Are you mad?"

"No its not that, its just. What if I suck at being a dad?" Colby sighed. He knew how hard Jon had it with his childhood.

"Jon you don't know that. Everyone sees the love you have for Brooklyn, so there is no doubt in my mind that you would be anything but an awesome dad to that kid. But Brooklyn may see you leaving as a sign that your upset or mad."

Jon sighed and closed his eyes, feeling some tears stinging them.

"I messed up."

"Yea you did. I gotta go, call me if you guys need anything."

"You got it, bye Colbs." He hung up and put his phone back. Sitting there for a few more minutes, he got up and made his way to the store.

Brooklyn was in the kitchen making another pot of tea for herself while on the phone with Nick.

"He just left Nick. Surely that can't be a good sign."

"Brooky, he was probably in shock. Jon loves you with all his heart, I'm sure there is a perfect reason behind what he did." Brooklyn sighed and pulled the kettle off the stove.

"Yea I guess so."

"That's my girl. When he gets back just let him explain okay. I've heard how bad pregnant women's hormones can get." Brooklyn rolled her eyes as she placed a hand to her stomach where her and Jon's child was growing.

"Just for that, Brad gets the godfather roll."

"Yea right. You want your kid to look up to Bradley." Brooklyn smiled as she rubbed her now tired and sore eyes.

"Yea I guess not." She heard the front door open and walked out to see Jon walking in with bags in his hands.

"Hey Nick I gotta go. Love you."

"Love you too Brooky." She hung up and tossed her phone on the couch.

"Uh hey" he said awkwardly.

"Hi" she said. It was quiet between the two until Jon reached in the bag and pulled out a bouquet of pink roses.

"Uh, these are for you" he said, holding them out for her. She gave a small smile and took them.

"Thanks." Jon nodded and followed her as she went into the kitchen to grab a vase to put them in.

When she was done filling the vase, she placed them on the counter before turning around only to be caught in a passionate kiss. Jon's hands slid from her hips to her stomach. Brooklyn put her hands on his chest and pushed him away.

"We have to talk Jon."

"Yea we do. Look, I was an idiot but I don't want you to think I left because I was upset or angry. I am so excited that I am having a baby with the woman I love."

"So why did you leave?"

"I uh, didn't have the best childhood. Mom was a drunk, dad was a deadbeat and pretty non exsistant. I used wrestling to get away from all of it. I guess I was just worried because I don't know how to be a dad and I don't wanna end up like mine." Brooklyn sighed, her heart breaking for him.

"Jon, you could of just said so and we would have talked. Don't you think I'm scared to. I don't know how to be a mom. Hell, the only reason I know how to change a diaper or anything is because I used to have to help mom with my sisters." Jon nodded and she walked up to him and wrapped her arms around his waist.

"This is new for both of us Jon, but we will do it together. I have no doubt in my mind that you will be a great father. Maybe a little protective but still loving and caring." Jon smiled at her.

"I'm sorry for leaving." Brooklyn smiled.

"Its okay, just promise to talk to me next time."

"I promise." She smiled and kissed him softly.

"What else did you get?" Jon gave a bashful grin before heading over to the bags. He pulled out a a soft, fuzzy white baby blanket and a little teddy bear. Brooklyn smiled and took them from him.

"I thought whether they were a boy or girl, they would like these." Brooklyn couldn't stop the tear that fell. Jon saw this and moved towards her.

"If you don't like them I can take them back." Brooklyn shook her head and placed them on the counter before kissing him passionately.

"I love them and so will the baby." Jon smiled and kissed her again.

"We have to tell everyone" she said, feeling a headache coming on just thinking about it.

"I'm sure it can wait until we go back" he said, starting to massage her back.

"I think my father's going to have a heart attack." Jon chuckled as she moved to grab her tea and walk to the couch.

"Or kill me" he said as he joined her, placing her feet in his lap.

"Nah he wouldn't kill you. Maybe swing but he wouldn't kill you." Jon chuckled and squeezed her calf.

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"You got my daughter pregnant!" Stephanie pushed Paul down into a chair as Brooklyn

and Jon looked on in amusement from the couch

"Dad relax please." Paul looked at his daughter and took a deep breath.

"How far along B?"

"Almost a month. I know some women don't find out till later but since they did the blood test they were able to tell."

"I'm to young to be a grandfather" Paul said, making them laugh.

"Grandfather?" All looked to the door where Kevin Nash, X-Pac, the New Age Outlaws, and Shawn were all standing.

"Oh no" Brooklyn said as they turned their sight to Jon.

"Yea, me and Jon are having a baby."

"Really" her godfather said, their eyes still turned to him.

"We didn't know you were dating sweet pea" Brian or Road Dogg said.

"Almost three months." They all nodded and Paul stood to join them.

"Your an old man now" X-Pac exclaimed, making her father glare and everyone else laugh.

"Well we're gonna leave. Jon maybe we should catch up sometime" Shawn said, all turning to look at him again. Jon just nodded, as Brooklyn and Stephanie laughed as they all stared as they left the room.

"How many uncles do you have darlin?" Brooklyn and her mom laughed again. She hugged her mom before they left back to the locker room.

"More then you'd think." Jon chuckled and opened the door for her. As soon as she stepped in, she screamed as she was lifted up and swung around.

"I'm gonna be an uncle!"

"Put me down Bradley!" Brad laughed and set her on her feet, Jon pulling her to him.

"So am I godfather?" Brooklyn smiled.

"You'll have to take that up with Nicholas, Joe, and Colby."

"We're gonna have to flip a coin or something." Brooklyn giggled as Jon pulled her over to sit on the couch.

"So you'll be out for a while?" Brooklyn nodded.

"Yup at least a year."

"A year?"

"Yea the nine months of me being pregnant and the first couple months of getting everything settled and going smoothly. I'll still travel though." Brad nodded as Jon stroked her stomach softly.

"What are you telling the fans?"

"The truth. I fell in love and we're having a baby." Jon smirked and kissed her head. Soon they all got ready and when Jon walked out of the bathroom, he saw Brooklyn sitting on the couch, her title in her lap.

"Are you okay baby?" She sniffled and it was then he realized she was crying. He sat down next to her and pulled her to him as she cried on his shoulder.

"What's the matter darlin?"

"I-I'm just going to miss this." Jon sighed and rubbed her back.

"It'll only be for a little while babe. As soon as the baby is cleared to travel and you feel ready, you'll be back and that championship will be yours again." Brooklyn nodded, lifting her head up to wipe her eyes.

"You're right."

"Of course I am." Brooklyn giggled.

"Do you wanna come out with me?"

"Of course." They shared a smile and a gentle kiss. Since she was now opening the show, they headed to the gorilla. As soon as the intro stopped and the commentators stopped talking, Brooklyn's theme went off.

"Looks like Brooklyn and her boyfriend Dean Ambrose are starting the show off" Cole commented as Dean jumped up and open the ropes for his girl. She smiled and thanked him before getting in and grabbing a microphone.

"Three years I've been here. Three years of coming out here and trying to put on the best performance I can for everyone of you. I was born into this business. I was made for this business. There's nothing I love more then being diva's champ but that might just change in the months to come. Many of you know that this man right here is the love of my life. Even if my parents don't like it, we're together and in love. Its because of that love that I'm out here."

She took a pause and Dean grabbed her hand, rubbing the back of it with his thumb.

"There is a long line. of us McMahons and because of the love that me and Dean share, I'm going to be adding another name to that list. I will be bringing a little lunatic fringe of our own into this world."

The crowd cheered making her and Dean smile.

"You guys have been great to me as champion and I know that whoever takes over, will make not only you but me proud. But I do have a message for whoever takes this." She held up her belt.

"I will be back for it, and I expect a fight out of whoever has it." The crowd cheered and started chanting "Mama Ambrose" making them laugh. They shared a kiss and she bowed to the fans before leaving.

As soon as she was behind the curtain, she was congratulated by everyone.

"Oh I'm going to spoil this kid" Colby said making them laugh. Her parents walked over and pulled her into a hug, her mom pulled away but her father kept her to him.

"I love you kid." Brooklyn smiled.

"I love you too dad." Paul smiled and kissed her head before sticking his hand out for Jon to shake.

"You better take care of and protect them."

"With my life" he replied, shaking the extended hand. Brooklyn took a deep breath and handed her title over to her mother. Jon rubbed soothing circles on her back.

"Don't worry B, you'll get another chance." Brooklyn nodded and laced her hand with Jon's.

"Move out of my way. I'm trying to see my goddaughter!" Everyone laughed as Shawn pushed his way threw the crowd. When he made it, he pulled Brooklyn into a hug.

"Congratulations honeybee." Brooklyn smiled before being swept into hugs by her other uncles. After they were done, her and Jon walked back to the locker room.

"You okay baby?"

"I'm nauseous" she said, laying down on the couch.

"Do you want anything? I'm sure they have crackers or something in catering."

"No I have water, I'll just sip on that." Jon nodded and sat on the floor next to her, laying his head on her stomach.

"I can't believe we're having a baby" he said, his lips brushing against her stomach.

"I can with how often we go at it." Jon chuckled and Brooklyn smiled.

"We may have to start looking for a new place."

"Why?"

"Because I only have another room and its a little small for a baby's room."

"Hartford?"

"I was thinking maybe Tampa. We've got a lot of friends that live down there. The performance center is there. Joe and Gal don't live far so she can stay with you when I have to leave."

"Maybe Nikki can help us. She is a Realtor now."

"Babe, as much as I love your friends, I don't think I could spend a whole day with her." Brooklyn giggled. Joe and Colby walked in, breaking up their moment.

"Thanks for telling us assholes."

"Sorry but we wanted to be sure before we told anyone. It was a fifty fifty chance she actually was."

"Yea so relax sellout." All the men laughed while she just smiled.

"How did you guys find out?"

"That picture of you guys was all over social media and the dirt sheets. I can't even tell you how many fans tweeted it to me, asking if you were."

"Well I am, so you guys can relax." They smiled at her, her eyes starting to grow heavy.

"You seem tired babe. Why don't you take a nap."

"Can you stay?"

"I've gotta go, my match is up soon."

"I can stay with her." Jon nodded at Colby.

"Colby's gonna stay with you okay. When I get back we can go back to the hotel." Brooklyn nodded and he kissed her softly and her stomach before they left.

"So I heard Jon was a little in shock." Brooklyn sighed and nodded.

"Yea. I wish he would have talked to me before."

"Your right he should have but he was just nervous and you can't blame him." Brooklyn nodded.

"What happened to his dad?" Colby shrugged.

"No one knows. He doesn't really like to talk about it. All Joe and I know is his mom was a drunk and his dad left when he was around four and just popped out of nowhere until he just stopped coming around. Jon used wrestling as a getaway from everything."

"And what about his mom?"

"Drunk. Only really hits him up for money. Wanna know a secret?"

Brooklyn nodded.

"The day he ran into in the hallway, he had left to take a walk to cool down because his mother had called him. I knew he must have met someone because when he got back to us, he was relaxed and happy. You do that to him."

Brooklyn blushed and smiled before letting out a yawn.

"Get some sleep Brook." She nodded and closed her eyes as Colby turned the television on. The last thing she heard was Jon and Joe being announced before she was out.

It felt like she was asleep for hours before she was being gently shook awake.

"Baby? Come on babe, we're gonna head back." Brooklyn opened her eyes to see Jon standing above her. She placed her hand in his allowing him to pull her up.

"How are you feeling?"

"I'm still nauseous but I can deal with it."

"Maybe when we get to the hotel, we can get you some crackers and ginger ale." Brooklyn just nodded and let him lead her out of the locker room and to the rental car.

She almost fell asleep again in the car but was able to stay awake. True to his word, Jon bought her crackers and ginger ale from the little store in the hotel.

"Can we cuddle" she asked when they got to their room.

"Anything for my beautiful, pregnant, girlfriend." Brooklyn smiled and they both changed into their pajamas before climbing into bed.

"I think I have morning sickness" she said while they watched a movie.

"Isn't that only supposed to happen in the morning?" Brooklyn giggled.

"I read it can last all day, or come and go."

"I'll help you through it babe." Brooklyn smiled.

"I love you baby daddy." Jon laughed and kissed her head.

"I love you too baby mama."