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Chapter 7: A wedding and A Little Surprise.
Machelle went over to Dean and welcomed him into the Family, even though in her eyes he already was. She was really happy for them both, after all he was her 'Best Guy Friend'. Now it just made it legal.
Dean told Machelle, that he had asked Sherri in front of their Mom. Sharron told him it was a good thing. She didn't want this to be a sad time, for either one of them. She also said she wished she could be there.
Both Sherri and Machelle had tears in their eyes.
Dean told Machelle that he had told Sharron, they would put a bouquet of Yellow Roses and Daisies on a chair for her. Both were her favourite flowers. Sharron said she would be there, in spirit.
They all knew Sharron loved flowers. Roman and Dean used to send her flowers, before she retired. On special occasions or just because they were thinking of her.
"When and where is the wedding?" Machelle said wiping her eyes and looked at both of them.
Both Dean and Sherri had a weird look on their faces.
"You better not tell me you eloped again." Machelle said looking at Sherri. When neither one of them answered. "I will kick both your asses, if you did."
Dean looked at Sherri, and they both smiled.
"Mommy, you said a bad word, again." Jake said coming into the kitchen. JJ stood right beside him. They both had their little hands on their hips.
"I know I did sweetheart, I'm sorry." Machelle said trying not to laugh, at the scene in front of her. She raked her fingers through both their hair when they came closer.
They all laughed and Roman told Jake and JJ, to pick three toys out to bring to Papa's. Both boys ran out of the kitchen to get their toys ready.
"See Dean, I told you she would get mad, if we eloped." Sherri said with a smile on her face. "No, we didn't elope. I knew you would be pissed but, we do want to have a small wedding."
"As a matter of fact, we were thinking your back yard would be the perfect place. Since that is where we first met." Dean said. "May 21st is the date."
"You are so dead you two." Machelle said with a smile now and hugged both of them. "That is like in two months. How are we going to pull this off?"
"That is another reason we are here. We wanted to chat with you guys later." Dean said smiling. Then added. " So, are you guys going to The Station tonight? Naomi's friends are playing there. Jey, Alex John, Nikki, Hunter and Stephanie are going. I think Dwayne and Seth are going to."
Roman looked at Machelle, she nodded her head.
"Sure, sounds like it will be fun." Machelle said "What time?"
"I think we should go for dinner first so, probably around 5:30." Dean said looking at Machelle. "I'll call Jimmy, then we can all go together. I think the show starts at eight."
Then Machelle realized it was getting close to the time Roman was going to bring the boys to Sika and Patty's. So, Machelle excused herself and went up stairs and got their clothes packed. She left Roman to chat with Dean about the details. Sherri followed her.
"Are you going to be okay if we go?" Sherri asked.
"I'm in. As long as there is no smells that make me sick." Machelle said then turned to face Sherri. "I am good with that, I just have to tell Roman. I was going to do that last night but, I fell asleep. You told Dean didn't you?"
"Yeah, Sorry. He was worried about you." Sherri said. "I told him Roman didn't know yet, and not to say anything. He won't tell him."
Machelle nodded, she knew Dean would keep the secret.
When she was done packing, they came back down and Machelle put their back packs by the door. Then they went into the kitchen, Machelle grabbed some juice boxes for the boys and put them in a bag and handed them to Roman.
Dean, Sherri and Taylor were going to go bowling.
Dean had asked Roman but, he wanted to talk with Machelle. Dean said he would call them later and go together.
After Dean left, Roman got the boys ready to go to Sika's. They were excited to show him what they got him for his garden.
When Roman came back Machelle was sitting outside. Roman sat down behind her and kissed her shoulder.
"What's going on, Machelle?" Roman said. "We made a promise, to talk about things. Remember?"
"I know Ro, I didn't mean to not say anything. I thought I could handle this by my self but, now I know I can't. I started going to the psychologist again. Just because the nightmares are back. Your going to think I'm crazy." Machelle said. "I have had these dreams, for weeks now about Mom. I had a feeling there was something wrong. I called her many times and she kept saying she was fine. The last time I talked to her, she sounded weird. I knew I should have went to see her in person but, didn't. I even told Sherri about them. She was going to go with me. Then Aunt Margie called."
"That doesn't sound weird. I'm glad you started going to see Dr. Riley again. That means you saw the signs and did something about it." Roman said, smiling "I know your not eating either. I just want to know why this is happening. Mom told me you fainted. Why didn't you tell me?"
"I had the same dreams two weeks before Jamie died." Machelle said. "He thought I was just being crazy and was tired and blew it off. I don't know why I have these dreams. It's like they are visions, of things that are going to happen. I just don't know when they will happen."
Roman realized she hadn't answered his last question but, blew it off, for now.
"Is that part of the nightmares you had when we left New York?" Roman asked, hugging her tighter.
"No, that was different." Machelle said looking straight ahead. Tears threatening to spill. "I don't know why but, those were nightmares of what happened with Jeremy. I think they are coming back because the trial is coming up. I told Detective Orton when he called a couple weeks ago, i didn't want to go. I am going to ask Dr. Riley, see what he thinks. I don't know if I can handle it. The nightmares are slowly going away, now. I don't have them every night, like I was."
"I know Vince is going to be there. He asked me if you were going. I guess I should of knew this was going to happen. I'm glad they are going away. I know you didn't have them last night." Roman said letting a breath out and kissed her temple. "Okay, but that doesn't say why you fainted. What is all that about?"
"No, I didn't last night. I didn't know, at first why that happened." Machelle let a breath out and then started again. "When I went to the hospital they took my vitals and my blood pressure was to low, that is why I fainted. The doctor told me it was because of lack of sleep."
Then turned to look at Roman.
"Then when we came back from Alberta, our family doctor called." Machelle started and held Roman's hand to her stomach "And told me we are pregnant again. That is also, a big reason why I have been sick and not eating. The smells of things make my stomach turn. I didn't have any morning sickness, when I was pregnant with the boys. Guess every pregnancy is different."
Machelle had tears in her eyes now.
"What? Really, that is great." Roman said excited and hugged her. "Then why are you crying? This is a happy thing, we wanted more kids."
"I know we do but, this is the wrong time to have a baby, Roman." Machelle started. "You are just getting back into wrestling. The fans are starting to like you again. We decided to wait, for a couple of years, for more kids."
"That doesn't matter. We can make this work and I can go back part time." Roman said, then grabbed Machelle's face gently and kissed her lips. He put his forehead to hers after he broke the kiss. "This is a great thing, nothing to be sad about. There are a lot of wrestlers that work part time. Why can't I?"
"I just don't want you to regret having another child, while you are still on the road." Machelle said. "That is not fair to you or the boys."
"That Babe, will never happen." Roman said and kissed her. "Besides, I have my own confession. I already talked to Vince, my contract is ending in six months and I am thinking about not resigning. I missed you and the boys so much when you guys left, I couldn't concentrate. So, Vince agreed to put Dean and I to part time and work at the Center, helping new wrestlers train. Like I was before, and be at some of the events. So, how far along are we?"
"Why is Dean going to Part Time?" Machelle said wiping the tears away. "About six weeks as far as I calculated from my last period. I have an ultrasound tomorrow morning at 7:30. I know it's early but, you try and not pee for hours after you get up."
"He wants to spend more time with Taylor and Sherri." Roman laughed. Remembering when they went to get the ultrasound with the boys. He had to let her walk to the building, because of the speed bumps in the parking lot. "That is true. I remember the first one you had. So, who knows?"
"Sherri guessed yesterday, when we were coming home. Your Mom knows, I asked your Mom to keep it a secret. Just until I told you." Machelle said. "I was shopping with her when it happened. She also came in with me, when the doctor told me. Sika had gone to visit Afa. Oh, and Dean knows. Sherri told him because he was worried."
"Come on, let's go celebrate with a nap." Roman said smiling. "So, do you want to go to The Station tonight?"
"As long as there is no funny smells, I am in." Machelle said and smiled. "It would be great seeing the girls again and doing something fun."
Roman kissed her shoulder and got up and grabbed her hand. Machelle didn't even resist. She walked into the house and up the stairs.
Roman turned the TV on and cuddled her until they both fell asleep.
Roman woke up to the phone ringing. It was Jimmy asking him if they were coming. Roman said they were but, asked if they could be outside by the fire. He thought it would be a good idea since Machelle was sensitive to certain smells. Jimmy agreed and said they would meet up later.
Machelle rolled over and looked at the clock it was 3:30.
"Shit, guess we should get up, Huh?" Machelle said putting her head on Roman's shoulder. "Was that Dean?"
"Nope, Jimmy. I guess you heard me ask for an outside table right?" Roman said hugging Machelle. "I guess I should have told him."
"I bet you anything Uncle Dean has told him already." Machelle said and kissed his cheek and got out of bed. She went into the bathroom and turned the shower on. She knew Dean and Sherri would be there soon.
"You sure you wanna go tonight?" Roman asked again. "We don't have to."
"You need your Bro time. So yes, besides I feel good." Machelle said interruping him. Then tilted her head. "Did you know Dean was going to ask Sherri?"
"Yeah, I just didn't know when." Roman said stepping into the shower. "He was going to ask her three weeks ago but, then Sharron got sick and he was going to change his mind. I told him it might be a good thing. Maybe, she would want to know Sherri was going to have someone to help her through this. Your not mad I didn't tell you, are you?"
"No, why would I? Dean is good for Sherri and visa versa. Taylor loves him to death and that's what matters to me. Aunt Margie let it slip, when I was talking to her the other night." Machelle said grabbing the soap. "I kinda knew it was going to happen anyway. He had that stupid look in his eyes. It was just a matter of time."
Roman laughed and grabbed the soap from Machelle and started to wash her back.
"I said the same thing to him. Taylor told me, after they came back from Vancouver." Roman said and washed the soap off her back and kissed her shoulder. "I agree with you. He has really calmed down, since they met."
They got out of the shower and dried each other off. Machelle went into her closet.
"Now, for the hard part." Machelle said to no one in particular.
"Why will it be hard?" Roman said coming into the closet. "You have a whole closet to yourself and it's full."
"You should know by now, that the girls always look great when we go out." Machelle started. "I had trouble with the clothes I took to Vancouver. I can't even get my jeans done up anymore."
"Here try these." Roman laughed. He grabbed some dresses out of her closet and handed them to her. "They look good."
Machelle grabbed the dresses and Roman went and sat on the bed. Ready for a fashion show.
"Babe we have a problem." Machelle said from the closet. "These are not going to work. I think I should call Naomi and see what they are going to wear. I guess it has been a long time since I have had some of these on. I was a lot thinner and most of these were before kids."
Roman laughed as Machelle came out. The first dress was way to tight and she couldn't get it over her hips. The second one she got over her hips but, that was about it. The third one she got on but, when Roman zipped it up, it was to tight and she couldn't breath.
Machelle went back into her closet again. Looking for something that would stretched.
"You know I was thinking, maybe we should turn one of the spare rooms, into a Man Cave." Machelle started. "For you. Maybe get a pool table or some video game machine's. Then you can have some space to think and be away from the boys."
"I don't need any space to get away from the boys." Roman said coming into the closet. He grabbed Machelle by the waist. "I love coming home and spending time with them. It makes me feel like I am doing a good job. I didn't have that with Lily."
Machelle was going to say something but, got interrupted when the door bell rang. Roman kissed her and went and answered it. He knew it was Dean.
Sherri went up stairs, she needed to borrow a dress.
20 minutes later they both came down dressed and ready to go.
Sherri wore a black and white asymmetrical dress of Machelle's and Machelle had on a red criss-cross maxi dress.
"Well I do believe I have to go shopping again." Machelle smiled at Roman.
Dean came up to Machelle and Congratulated her. Then they got in the car and drove to the restaurant.
Dean had arranged with Naomi and Alex to meet up for dinner.
'No one knows yet so, don't say a word' was the last thing Machelle told Dean but, as soon as they walked in, Dean blew her cover.
"We need to sit outside, Machelle is sensitive to smells right now." Dean said going straight for the patio section.
"Why" Jimmy asked, looking kind of concerned.
"She's pregnant, That's why." Dean said kind of short. Then palmed his forehead for saying it.
He didn't think anyone else heard but, Alex was standing right behind him and heard it. Then all the girls crowded around her and congratulated her and Roman.
"I am so sorry." Dean said to Machelle when they were leaving the restaurant. "I didn't mean to blurt it out."
"It's okay Dean." Machelle smiled. "They were going to find out sooner than later."
"Guess I was just excited." Dean said hanging his arm over Machelle's shoulder. "To be an Uncle again. I think I am finally getting the hang of it."
Machelle smiled and nodded her head.
They went into the Pub and sat outside and had a great time listening to music and chatting.
At one point, Roman looked at Machelle chatting with Naomi and Stephanie, sitting by the fire pit.
He thought maybe he saw that glow everyone always talked about, that pregnant women have.
He smiled to himself. He was going to be a Dad again. He loved that thought, more than wrestling.
Author's notes:
So what do you think? Boy? Girl? Twins again? What are your thoughts?