Chapter 8: Whoever You Are, I Love You
"You're WHAT?"
She broke down to tears. He hugged and comforted her as much as he could.
"That night..." she sobbed. "We...and now..."
"Kris, I'm sure that this is a big shocker for you; it is for me too. But you don't have to be so sad about it! Look on the bright-side, we're going to be parents!"
She gave a tiny smile. "I guess...but I'm not ready Sean! I mean, I love kids and I have always wanted a family of my own...but I didn't expect this! Not yet anyway..."
"Kris, it's OKAY. You are going to be a FANTASTIC mother!" He pulled her closer and she sobbed a little. Her face was buried in his chest.
She looked up. "I'm scared though. What if I'm not a great mom?"
He gave a reassuring smile. "Trust me. Our child will be fine."
"I should probably call Mom, Dad, and Denny and tell them."
"Yes!"
"I'll call Denny first. I NEED Denny!" She grabbed her Blackberry and called him. As soon as she heard his voice she brightened up. "Hi, how are you?...Oh that's great...I know right? We haven't talked in forever!...and by the way, I'm pregnant...uh-huh...I dont know...yeah, I'm calling them next...thanks Denny!...Talk to you soon...bye-bye."
"Oh gosh. What do I tell Mom and Dad? Talking to Denny is easy. But WHAT DO I SAY TO MOM AND DAD?"
"Do you want me to do it?"
She nodded yes. "But I'll talk to them a little...you tell them though." She handed him her Blackberry.
"Alright." He began to call them. "Oh hi...we're good...we have some news...no, not that...well, congrats! You're getting another grandchild!...yes...yes, I'll put her on."
"Mom? Dad?...yeah its true...I'm okay I guess..."
Kristin finished talking to her parents and hung up the phone. They called some more friends and family and then sat there in silence.
Sean put his hand to her abdomen. He leaned in and began to whisper: "We haven't met yet, but your Mommy and Daddy love you very much. You are gonna be one heck of a kid."