Okay, I'm about to start getting into the pregnancy stuff. Forgive me if I get anything wrong!
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3 Weeks Later
Murdoc P.O.V
2D's back arched as he emptied everything he had for breakfast into the toilet. I gently rubbed slow circles on his lower back.
"You okay Stu?" my only reply was a moan followed by a loud retching sound. I retrieved a wad of toilet paper and scrubbed the last remains of vomit from his face. His cheek was pressed against the rim of the toilet bowl, his blue hair was damp with sweat. I ran my fingers through the tangled locks before scooping him into my arms bridal style. His light body was almost nothing to carry. I tucked him into his bed and climbed in next to him, one arm draped over his side the other playing with his hair.
"What are we going to name her?" 2D asks quietly
"What makes you think it will be her?"
"I have a feeling… Scarlet? That's pretty right? Or maybe Ellie?"
"I have always liked the name Lydia." an excited squeak fell from 2D's mouth.
"ohhh, that's pretty! Lydia Niccals… or Lydia Pot?
"Lydia Niccals of course!" 2D nodded his head in agreement. He gave off a loud yawn and closed his eyes.
"I.. I'm getting sleepy Mudies." he whispered quietly. I plant a sloppy kiss on his porcelain cheek.
"I'll leave you to your sleep." I say before carefully climbing over his body. I was about to stand up, when a bony hand took my wrist. I looked down at 2D, his eyes were still closed.
"I love you Murdoc." he whispered.
"I love you too 2D." a smile danced across his face. I placed one more kiss to his forehead before leaving. As soon as I shut the door, I ran to my Winnie. I ripped the door to the mini fridge open and pulled out a bottle of rum. I would never admit it, but I was scared. Why the fuck did I agree to have a stupid baby? I took a long drink from the bottle. Flash backs of my father were starting to surface. The way he used to beat me for anything I did. The way he showed no sign of love or care to anything but his bottles. The way he beat my mom until she finally left. I'm going to be just like him. I'm already an alcoholic, and I still beat 2D up when he's really getting on my nerves. The bottle flew from my hand and clashed with the wall. The broken glass and dangerous liquids spilt onto everything resting below. My face found the palms of my hands. This was going to be so hard, but I wasn't going to give up. I'm going to try my best to not be like the horrid man that raised me. Not only for 2D but for our baby.
6 Weeks Later
2D P.O.V
A pair of warm lips touched each of my eye lids. I slowly wake form my dreams of Murdoc and find that I continue it in reality. The bassist was looking deep into my eyes.
"Well hello there." I whisper into his ear.
"Hello lovely. Today's a big day." it was, today was my first ultrasound. I roll out of bed and into Murdoc's arms. I greeted him with gentle kisses. I loved when we were like this. Sweet and slow instead of hot and heavy.
"Get dressed love, the appointment is in an hour."
"An hour!? Why didn't you wake me sooner?"
"You need your sleep." he moves to my closet and pulls out a pair on faded skinny jeans. I do my best to slip them on, but the refuse to zip. I groan and yank them off.
"Muds, my pant won't fit!" I complain. He just gives a quite laugh and starts to remove his own pants.
"Murdoc! Now is not the time." he rolls his eyes and throws the pants in my direction.
"You can wear mine for now." Murdoc was about two sizes bigger than me so his jeans fit perfectly. The bassist found another pair of his pants on the ground, and tugged them on. I pull on a T-shit that always used to fit just a little to big on me, now it fit like a glove. I felt like a fat horse.
"Murdoc… am I fat?" the question startles him. He stays quiet for a second, then burst into fits of laughter.
"You-your joking right?" he asks when his laughter dies down to just giggles.
"No! and I don't enjoy being laughed at." there was a slight hint of hurt in my voice.
"2D you are not fat, you're pregnant! I cant even tell yet really." I looked down at the growing bulge protruding from my stomach. Right now it only looked like I gained a few extra pounds. Nobody walking down the street would know I was pregnant.
"You ready to go? The ultrasound place is about 45 minuets away." he asks. I quickly pick up a discarded tube of deodorant, and swipe a healthy amount under my arms.
"Ready." I say, and we head out to the car park. It felt perfect out today. The leather seats of the Jeep were warmed so it felt like heaven when your butt made contact. The drive held only insignificant chit-chat. Soon we were parked outside an all black brick building with a sign that read 'First Peeks' glued to the building. As soon as we walked in we were greeted with a gush of cool air. The inner walls were painted a medium blue color that was close to matching my hair. There were pictures of new born babies and ultrasounds hanging on the walls. We made our way to the front deck where a dark skinned woman with long cascading curly brown hair greeted us wearing a smile.
"Hello, welcome to First Peeks do you have an appointment?" her friendly voice rang out.
"Yes, for Mr. Pot." I said proudly.
"Hey I know you guys! You're from that band Gorillaz! Wow, it will be a pleasure for us to help you thru this beautiful time in your life!"
"Err, thanks?" maybe she was a little to nice…
"You can just sign in right here, and you will be called when the doctor is ready for you." it was weird how the smile never left her face, even as she talked. I singed my name to the list, and took Murdoc's hand in mine. I lead him the almost empty waiting area. We take seats in the far corner of the room.
"Fancy place." Murdoc says looking around the large room.
"Well, we can only have the best for little Lydia right?"
"Or little Bo."
"Bo?"
"Yeah, I figured that if your prediction is wrong then we need a name for our little boy."
"Why do you get to pick all the names?" I said slightly annoyed.
"Do you not like Bo?"
"No, I think it's really nice, but I want to help pick out the name!" I pout. Murdoc chuckles.
"You can pick the middle name. That's just as special." my face brightens slightly, then twist deep in thought. Before I can say the first name the pops in my head a female voice calls me.
"Mr. Stuart Pot, we are ready for you." an excited cry left my lips. I felt like I was going to vomit, not from morning sickness but from excitement. I bounce from my seat and lock Murdoc's hand in mine. We are lead down a long hall that breaks off into several rooms by the to peppy nurse. We enter the one labeled 12. There was a small bed, with whit sheets sitting in the middle of the room. There was a odd looking computer right next to the bed.
"You can lay down right here." she gestured to the bed. I do as instructed and excitedly play with my fingers. A large smile is plated firm on my face.
"The doctor will be here in just a minuet. If you need anything just press the button on your bed, and me or another nurse will come." with one last over dramatic smile she left. Murdoc took a seat in a small chair that sat on the side of the bed.
"Excited?" he asked with a small smile that looked forced. I choose to ignore it.
"Yes! I feel like I'm about to explode!" I started bouncing in the chair. Murdoc gave a nervous laugh and played with his hands. I frown at his odd behavior.
"What's wrong love?" I ask.
"Humm, oh nothing I'm fine." he smiles. Whatever, if he doesn't want to tell me then fine. A slender mad with wavy brown hair walks in the room.
"Hello guys I'm Dr. Benzer. Ready to see your baby?" he asked with a deep voice. I bounce my head up and down. A goofy smile glued to my face.
"Okay, lets get started!" he says with a laugh. He pulled out a bottle from a cabinet that hung over a small sink. After pulling on a pair of latex gloves, he moves to my side.
"Okay Mr. Pot, I'm going to ask you to lift your shirt, for me." I do as I'm asked, and reveal my slightly rounded belly to the cool air.
"This will feel cold at first, just bare with me." he squirted a giant glob of clear gel onto my lower stomach. I let a surprised gasp escape me lips. It was freezing! He pulled out an odd looking devise that was all white. It touched down on my belly, and smeared the gel back and fourth. The doctor clicked a small button on the monitor. The small computer came to life and filled with black light. In the center was center of the screen was something small and white. It sort of looked like a sideways snowman.
"There it is!" said Dr. Benzer. I took me a second to realize I was staring at my baby.
"Oh! Murdoc come see!" I shouted. Murdoc slowly rose form his seat and bent over so he had a better look.
"What is that suppose to be?"
"It's Lydia! It's our baby!" I shout and poke him in his side. "Oh my god." I whisper. I feel tears leak from my eyes. I quickly wipe them away. I look up and see Murdoc staring at the small screen that showed our unborn baby.
"It's a beauty!" said the doctor.
"You can see the little body here, and the arms here." he pointed to the odd looking shapes on the screen.
"Everything is looking perfect guy! You can even see it squirming around a little." he laughed. I would have passed out of I had not laying down.
"Wow." Murdoc whispered. I think that is the biggest reaction I'm getting form him. I slip his hand into mine. Dr. Benzer presses a button on the computer and a sheet of paper is sent out of the printer.
"Here you go." he says, and hands Murdoc a picture of the ultrasound. The doctor turns off the machine. The screen goes blank, and I give a sad whine. The doctor pulls out a roll of paper towels and hands me a few sheets. I wipe the now warm gel from my lower tummy. I sit up and swing my legs over the edge of the bed. Murdoc helps me down.
"We wont be able to hear the heartbeat until the second trimester, I'm afraid." he says. I'm disappointed, but then I think of the small person growing inside me and a large smile shoots to my face.
"Okay guys, have a good nine months, and I'll see you at your next appointment!" says the doctor. He offers his hand to both of us. We exit the room, and make our way back to waiting room.
"How did it go!?" asked the cheerful nurse, that worked the front desk. Damn, I was hoping to avoid her. I force a smile anyways.
"Wonderful!" I pull the ultrasound picture from Murdoc's hand and show it to her.
"Ohhh! How lovely! Congratulations you two!"
"Thank you very much." I speed-walk out of the door before she can start a conversation with us. Just as the door closes feel something warm coming up my throat. I find a near by bush to deposit my stomach contents in it. Murdoc soon finds me and his warm hand makes contact with my back. I wipe my mouth with my wrist and stand up.
"That sucked." I say with a forced laughed. Murdoc held onto one of my arms as we made our way back to the Jeep.
"Murdoc." I whisper over the purr of the engine.
"Yes Stu?"
"I'm so happy. Thank you." he grabs my hand and brings it to his mouth.
"Anything for you pet."
This was so hard to write! I had to watch videos of ultrasounds and look up pregnancy trimesters. But it's worth it! :p I hope you guys enjoyed it! And don't hesitate to tell me if I messed anything up!
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(Unrelated Note: I got a lot a questions about my older Gorillaz story; 'All Around Me' People were asking me if I was going to make a sequel or add more chapters. In the note I put at the end, I said that if you guys want me to, I would make a sequel. So I guess I'm making a sequel! I have no idea when I will start working on it since I'm already doing two stories at once. But it will happen! I promise!)