Hi guys, here's the 3rd chapter and we're still in the story flashback. Ben & Kai have big news while Kevin & Gwen have big news of their own. Enjoy:
A year has passed. Both couples have moved into wonderful homes and were making the best of it. Ben was doing his usual job fighting aliens and working at Plumber's HQ. Kevin also worked at Plumber's HQ, but not as much because he likes to spend his hours of the day being a mechanic. Cars are one thing that Kevin is good at restoring. Kai had a job working at a nature facility where she gave tours to people and explained about what lives in nature and what nature's job is. Gwen was working on writing books and the one project she was most proud of she hoped would publish soon. When she's not writing, she would help Ben & Kevin fight off aliens. She was after all an Anodite. Now recently, Kai was feeling strange, like if a ghost phased right through her. She didn't think much of it and decided to ignore it. But as the weeks went by, this nothing was becoming something. Kai also noticed that aunt flow (period) hadn't paid her a visit in awhile, but then again, she was always late and only once did aunt flow skip her time of the month due to Kai being under extreme stress. Ben noticed that Kai was acting different. She didn't look well.
"Honey, are you okay?" Ben asked
"Yeah, I'm fine. I just felt a little light headed is all," said Kai
"Alright, well I made us some lunch. It's your favorite."
Ben lifted the lid to reveal salsa chicken and kidney beans. When Kai saw that food and the smell entered her nose, she felt like she was about to get sick.
"Oh Ben, why did you have to wave that crap in my face!" she snapped
"Pardon?" he responded quite surprised
Kai could feel her throat starting to tighten. That's when she covered her mouth, ran into the bathroom, knelt in front of the toilet and began to vomit. Ben turned off the stove and followed her into the bathroom where she continued to empty her stomach. When Kai finished, she was panting and trembling. The horrible taste of stomach acid in her mouth made her cringe a bit and it wasn't any better when the stomach acid was burning in her esophagus. Ben was getting her a cup of water as she flushed the toilet.
"Here, this will help," said Ben giving her the cup of water
"Thanks," she responded
First Kai rinsed out her mouth to get rid of the awful taste and then began taking a few sips.
"Alright, you're going to bed," said Ben
"Fine by me," said Kai
"Looks like you caught the stomach flu."
"It must be going around."
"You rest while I make some calls."
Ben walked out of the bedroom and picked up his phone. He called Kai's work to inform them that she had the stomach flu and won't be coming in for awhile. Ben then decided to call Kevin. He figured that he can help cover his shifts at Plumber's HQ.
"Hello?" Kevin answered
"Hey Kevin, it's me," said Ben
"Hey Ben, what's up?"
"Could you do me a huge favor? I won't be able to come to work tomorrow so can you cover my shifts at HQ?"
"What why?"
"It's Kai. She came down with the stomach flu and I need to be here to take care of her."
"Sure I can cover for you. Sorry to hear that she's not feeling well."
"Thanks so much for this Kevin."
"And you know what's weird Ben?"
"What?"
"Gwen hasn't been feeling super either."
"Oh no, is it the stomach flu?"
"No, I don't think so. All she told me was that she wasn't feeling right lately."
"Well, tell her that I hope she feels better."
"I will and besides if Gwen does get the stomach flu, I hope she gives it to me."
"Why?"
"So I don't have to go to work."
"I HEARD THAT KEVIN ETHAN LEVIN!" Gwen shouted from the background.
"I better go, bye," said Ben
He hung up and sighed. It was a relief that Kevin could cover for him, but he knows that he'll have to return the favor someday. Another week has passed and Kai was still vomiting and she also wasn't eating much due to her stomach feeling raw. Ben was really concerned. The stomach flu usually lasts for about a day or two. Ben walked into the bedroom and pulled the covers off Kai
"Alright, let's go," he said
"Go where?" asked Kai
"The doctor. I just made an appointment for you. This stomach flu has gone on long enough."
"Do we really have to go? Would if the doctor says it's nothing and it'll pass?"
"Kai, I am really concerned about you. This stomach flu isn't normal and surprisingly I haven't caught it. We're going!"
"Alright, if that's what you want. Just don't get angry at me if we end up wasting time."
Kai took a quick shower and changed into something decent. Ben grabbed a paper bag from the kitchen and then helped Kai to the car. When they buckled, Ben handed Kai the paper bag.
"In case you need it," he said
"Thanks precious," Kai said in an annoyed tone
Ben started the car and headed off towards the doctors. Meanwhile, Gwen arrived home carrying a bag of cashews and a small brown paper bag. She opened the door, peeked her head in, and looked around. She didn't see Kevin. She walked in and closed the door.
"Kevin, are you home?!" Gwen called
There was no response. Gwen sighed with relief. She assumed that Kevin was out running errands or working late at the garage again. Whatever Kevin was doing, this gave Gwen a chance to take care of her important matter. She sat the bag of cashews down on the counter and took the small brown paper bag in the bathroom with her. She locked the door and opened the small brown bag. Inside, Gwen pulled out a pregnancy test. Holding the test was making Gwen feel excited and scared at the same time.
"Okay, here we go," said Gwen
Few minutes later, Kevin pulled up into the driveway. Gwen heard the car door shut and Kevin's footsteps approaching the door. Usually, Gwen is happy when Kevin came home, but today she was feeling scared. She was still waiting for the pregnancy test to reveal the results. She couldn't walk out of the bathroom now without the risk of Kevin seeing the test.
"Gwen, where are you?" Kevin called out
"I'm in the bathroom!" she called
"Hey, are you okay?"
"Yes, I'm fine. I'll be out soon."
"You've been taking bathroom breaks more than usual lately. What are you doing in there?"
"I'm devil worshipping, what do you think Kevin? Can't I have a few moments of privacy?"
"Okay, sorry."
Kevin felt that something was wrong. He sat on the bed and waited for Gwen to come out. After 5 minutes, Gwen finally opened the door. Kevin stood up as she closed the bathroom door behind her. She had a weird expression on her face. Kevin couldn't tell if she was happy, sad, or angry.
"Are you alright?" he asked
"Yeah," said Gwen
"What's going on?"
"Well, there's something I have to tell you, but I'm not sure how to say it."
Gwen started to tear up which surprised Kevin. He pulled her into a hug and held her for a few moments.
"Gwen, you can always tell me anything. Nothing will make me stop loving you. You know that," said Kevin
Gwen felt better after she heard those words. Gwen took Kevin's hand and took him into the bathroom.
"What is it you want to tell me?" he asked
"This," said Gwen showing him the pregnancy test
Kevin's eyes widened.
"Is that what I think it is?" he asked
"Yes," said Gwen
"Gwen, are you pregnant?"
"We are pregnant."
Kevin's face lit up with excitement. He pulled Gwen into a hug and shared a long kiss with her.
"I can't believe it, a baby! I'm going to be a dad!" said Kevin
"I'm glad you're happy. I thought you'd be upset," said Gwen
"Upset? Gwen I'm excited! Look, I understand that you were scared, but you never have to be afraid to tell me anything. I love you."
"I love you too."
Kevin and Gwen shared another kiss.
"Kevin, could you do me a favor?" asked Gwen
"Anything," he replied
"Could you get me my bag of cashews? I've been craving the stuff lately."
"Of course."
Meanwhile at the doctors. Ben and Kai were waiting for the test results. Ben was pacing back and forth in the little room. Kai was sitting on the patient bed that was covered with sanitized tissue paper. It was like sitting on birthday tissue paper. She watched her husband walk back and forth.
"Ben, will you please relax?" asked Kai
"How can I relax when something could be wrong? I wish they would hurry with those test results," said Ben
A few minutes later, the doctor came back in with the test results.
"Well what's wrong with me?" asked Kai
"Why is she getting sick a lot?" asked Ben
"Don't worry, it's not the stomach flu. You two have nothing to worry about," said the doctor
"Told you so," said Kai
"If it's not the stomach flu, why is she constantly getting sick?" asked Ben
"She's going through morning sickness," said the doctor
Kai gasped, but Ben still seemed a bit puzzled.
"What does that mean?" Ben asked
"It means I'm pregnant you dimwit," said Kai
"That's correct," said the doctor
Ben froze when he heard the word "pregnant." He looked at Kai who looked relieved and happy. A smile spread across her face. Ben also felt relief as happiness poured into him.
"Congratulations to both of you, but Mrs. Tennyson you do need to start eating more," said the doctor
"But when I do, it hurts my stomach and I usually end up rejecting it later," said Kai
"Then I recommend that you drink ginger ale and eat saltine crackers for a few days. That will settle with your stomach."
"Okay, I'll try anything."
Soon, Ben & Kai were on their way back home after they dropped by the store and picked up what the doctor told them to get. Ben was so relieved that Kai wasn't sick and he was excited that he was going to be a dad. He couldn't wait to tell the family, but he thought of telling Kevin & Gwen first before anyone else. Suddenly, an idea occurred to him. When he and Kai got home, Kai settled on the couch drinking the ginger ale and munching on saltine crackers while Ben grabbed the phone, he made reservations at a restaurant for tonight and then he called Kevin.
"Hello," Kevin answered
"Hey, Kevin. Are you and Gwen doing anything tonight?"
"No, nothing really."
"Great because I made reservations at a restaurant and it would mean a lot to Kai and me if you and Gwen could come."
"Sure, but let me check with Gwen first."
Kevin's line went quiet for awhile and then Ben started hearing faint voices in the background. Kevin came back and picked up the phone.
"Sounds good Ben. What time?" asked Kevin
"8:00" he responded
"We'll be there."
"Great, we'll see you guys later tonight."
"Later."
They both hung up and Ben headed to the couch where Kai was watching a soap special. He sat down next to her and kissed her.
"It's all set," said Ben
"What is?" asked Kai
"We're going out to dinner tonight with Kevin & Gwen."
"What's the occasion?"
"Telling Kevin & Gwen about the baby."
"Hey, that's a good idea. I just hope I don't get sick tonight."
"Don't worry. Everything is going to be fine."
That night at the restaurant, Kevin & Gwen walked in and met up with Ben & Kai. They greeted each other with hugs and then they all sat down at the table. The waiter soon came and took their orders. Kai didn't really order much because she didn't want to get sick. She also brought her ginger ale and saltine crackers which she kept in her purse.
"So, what's new?" asked Kevin
"Well, Kai and I have some news," said Ben
"What is it?" asked Gwen
"We're going to have a baby," said Ben
"You guys too!" said Kevin shocked
"WHAT!" Ben practically screamed
The couples just stared at each other for a few moments and then they started congratulating each other. Gwen and Kai hugged as Kevin gave Ben a good swat on the back. That's his way of saying "Way to go!"
"I can't believe it!" said Kai
"Me either! How far along are you?" asked Gwen
"The doctor says about 2 months."
"Wow really?"
"Yeah. Well Gwen, how far along are you?"
"At least 2 weeks."
"So you found out early?"
"Yeah, the pregnancy test told me...and so did my grandma."
"What?" Ben and Kevin questioned to Gwen's response
"Grandma told you that you were pregnant before you took the test?" said Ben rather confused
"Well, she didn't really come out and say it like that. When she paid me a visit a few weeks ago, she told me that big changes will be coming into my life and I'll be glowing. It didn't make sense to me till today and I keep forgetting that she and I are Anodites," said Gwen
"You didn't tell me your grandma came to our house," said Kevin
"Well you didn't ask," said Gwen
About 15 minutes later, dinner arrived and everyone ate. Kai took her time because she didn't want to upset her stomach which still felt raw. After dinner, Kevin and Ben split the bill. Before the two couples headed home for the night, they congratulated each other once more.
"Kai," said Gwen
"Yeah," she replied
"When you start feeling better from your morning sickness, we need to do a day of shopping for our babies."
"That sounds like fun, but shouldn't we wait till we know what our babies are?"
"Human, Anodite, or alien creature?" Kevin said entering their conversation
"She meant the sex of our babies stupid," said Gwen
"Oh," said Kevin
"Well, I'm glad that we got together tonight," said Ben
"Me too. This sure was a surprise," said Kevin
"Yeah, but the surprise has just started. Wait till the whole family knows," said Gwen
"Oh wonderful. I know my mother is going to get involved with my child's life," said Ben
"You mean our child's life," said Kai resting her hand on her stomach.
The two couples wished each other a good night and headed off home. Tomorrow, the news was going to spread to the family and I'm sure Ben, Kai, Kevin, and Gwen won't hear the end of it for awhile.
End of Chapter 3. This chapter went on for quite awhile, but I like how it turned out. Anyways, I'll be working on Chapter 4, but probably won't post it till later. Right now I'm working on a big project that must be completed. I hope you look forward to more of this story.
