Sorry for the short chapter, but more to come...
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As the months went by, Emma got bigger, Jay and Manny planned their upcoming fall wedding, and even amidst all of the reasons to celebrate, everyone was unhappy. As Emma's due date approached, all she wanted was a father for her baby. Even though Spinner was there, was always there, it wasn't the same. Emma cared for Spinner, but not the way she had come to feel about Jay. The only time the two came into contact was during their prenatal classes, but even then, things were strained.
Jay let Manny and her mother plan what was supposed to be one of the most important days of his life. He didn't need the reminder that soon Manny would be his wife. Soon, Emma would have his baby and he would never get to be a part of his or her life. He'd been through a lot in his young life, but he couldn't ever remember feeling this low.
Manny was busily preparing for her big day, while also being there for Emma. She found herself pulled in a million different directions, studying for final exams, going for dress fittings, sitting down with her wedding planner to discuss minute details, fighting with her dad over her marriage to 'that no-good grease monkey', and shopping for baby stuff with her single, pregnant best friend. It was exhausting! Not to even mention Jay's black mood that was lasting way longer than necessary.
Manny thought that Jay bringing out the calendar and demanding they set a wedding date was a good sign. Not so. He'd been moody and dark lately, and it was only getting worse. Gone was his sense of humour that she loved so much, and physically, Jay was there, but not really there. It definitely didn't feel like a happy couple about to tie the knot.
And then, as if things couldn't possibly be any worse, right in the middle of everyone's final exams, Emma's water broke, five weeks early...
Stay tuned for Emma's delivery...
