Chapter 9

They all ate their pizza, and after Daphne, and Niles packed up a couple of slices of pizza for David. They didn't want to leave Martin but Frasier was going to spend the night. They left, and Martin said he was going to turn in early he was exhausted. Frasier said he would stay up a while reading. Martin went to his room, and got ready he looked at the dog bed that Eddie rarely used, and it made him sad. He got in bed, and laid back hoping he could sleep his head was pounding, but he didn't want to tell Niles, Daphne or Frasier , and worry them. He finally drifted off asleep, as Frasier fell asleep reading his book in the living room.

Niles, and Daphne went home, and David ran to the door to greet them.

"Mommy , Daddy you are home"

"Yes were you a good boy today David"

"Yes is that pizza Daddy"?

"Yes two slices your favourite you run, and wash your hands, and I will heat this up for you"

"No I like it cold it is so good"

Daphne smiled, "He does he has it for breakfast some days when we have leftovers"

"Oh Daphne"

"It is healthy enough go get him a juice, and I will make sure he washes up"

"Oh Mom"

David ran to the washroom Niles smiled as she followed him. He paid the babysitter, and she left, and he went to the kitchen to get his juice, and put his pizza on a plate. David ran in the kitchen, and got up on his chair, and grabbed his pizza, and was eating so fast.

"You didn't eat your supper I see"?

"No I hate salad, and fish Daddy"

"Eat up you have school tomorrow, and you have to go to bed"

Daphne looked at Niles, and they thought they should tell him about Eddie, and the baby.

"David we have some news for you that might make you sad, and a little happy at the same time"

"Yes Daddy"

"Well Eddie was in a accident today, and he was hurt real bad. He is in the animal hospital right now they are trying to make him better. We were at your Grandpa's apartment tonight"

"Is Eddie going to be OK"?

"We sure hope so you can say a little prayer for him tonight OK Sweetie" Daphne said.

David looked sad, and Niles touched his cheek, "Everything will be OK son Eddie has to be OK"

David smiled, and Niles whispered, "Well the good news is you are going to have a baby brother or sister soon"

David just stared at them they didn't know if he was happy or sad.

"Sweetie say something you are happy you will have a brother or sister right"?

"Yes Mommy"

"Why do you look so serious this is good news David"?

"I'm happy Mommy but I'm sad about Eddie too"

Niles touched his cheek, and whispered, "I know Son, this is real confusing for you"

"Do I have to share my room with my Brother or Sister"?

"No not right away David but if you have a little brother maybe"

"I hope I have a sister than because Timmy my friend at school hates sharing his room with his little brother"

Daphne smiled, "You eat, I will go get your bed ready". Daphne got up leaving David, and Niles together.

"Daddy I'm a big boy please tell me if Eddie is going to be OK"

"Son I hope he is, but he is in God's hands right now, and I think Eddie is a fighter, and he will not leave Grandpa, and his favourite little buddy. He loves to play ball with you, I personally think you give him the best exercise you never leave the little guy alone"

"I don't want him to die". David started to cry, and Niles lifted him up, and hugged him, not knowing what to say next so he just held him close until he calmed down.