Chapter 6

Two days later, Matt flew home and Gilbert forwarned him that Stephanie had some major news for him. Jeff hadn't talked to anyone since that night and wasn't going to until Matt knew what was going on.

"Hey Steph. Dad said you had some major news to tell me." Matt stated as they sat down for lunch at Millers.

"That I do. But first I'm not the only one who something to tell you. It's John and I that have something to tell you." Stephanie responded.

"John? John who?" Matt asked.

"John Cena." Stephanie answered.

"What is going on here?" Matt asked.

"John and I have been dating for about 2 ½ months and I am 7 weeks pregnant with his baby. I am also moving to Tampa to live with John." Stephanie answered.

"WHAT?" Matt asked angrily.

"You heard me." Stephanie answered.

"Yeah I heard you. I just don't believe what I heard. You've been dating him behind our backs for 2 months and you're telling me that you are having his baby and moving in with him?" Matt asked.

"Yup. Daddy and Jeff already know too." Stephanie answered.

Matt didn't say another word as he got up paid for his meal and walked out of Millers. John put his arm around Stephanie and made sure she was ok. Thankfully they had Stephanie's car and with the both of them driving, they would make great time getting down to Tampa.

Three days later, Stephanie and John were at John's house and Stephanie was completely unpacked and getting settled in. John was glad that Stephanie had moved in with him even though he knew that she missed her dad.

As the weeks passed, Stephanie started to show and everyone started talking about it. Stephanie suggested that they tell John's parents before the gossip papers get wind of the pregnancy. John picked up the phone and called his parents.

"Hi mom. Is dad home too?" John asked.

"Yeah. Is everything ok?" Carol answered.

"Everything is great." John responded.

"Ok. Your dad is on the line too." Carol stated.

"Ok. Hi dad. The reason I am calling is to let you know that Stephanie has moved in with me and she is 10 weeks pregnant with my baby." John announced.

"Congratulations, John! I am so happy for you." Carol responded.

"Congratulations, son." John Sr. stated.

Once John was off the phone with his parents, he pulled Stephanie into a hug and placed a soft kiss on her forehead. John couldn't have been any happier with his life as he was right then. After their embrace, John and Stephanie got in the car and headed to the nearest maternity store to buy Stephanie some new clothes.

Over the next few weeks, Stephanie really started to blossom in the pregnancy and John was loving every moment of it. Stephanie had been traveling with John as much as possible and they made sure to stay clear of Jeff and Matt.

It wasn't until nearly Thanksgiving that all hell broke loose. John and Stephanie had invited both families down to Tampa for the holiday. Gilbert as well as John's parents, and his brothers agreed to come down. Matt and Jeff on the other hand didn't want anything to do with John, but if they wanted to see their sister, this was the only way.

So putting their pride aside, Matt and Jeff joined their dad on the flight to Tampa. Matt and Jeff knew that they needed to appologize to their sister and to John for the way they treated them.

Once their flight landed and they made their way to baggage claim where Stephanie and John were waiting for them, Jeff walked right up to Stephanie and hugged her as tight as he could.

"Jeff! I can't breathe." Stephanie stated.

"Sorry. I just missed you so much. Wow, my niece or nephew is getting big." Jeff responded.

"It's ok. I've missed you too." Stephanie stated. "The baby is getting bigger every day."

"Before we go anywhere, I wanted to appologize to the both of you for the way I acted when you told me about the baby." Jeff appologized.

"I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have said what I said or walked out on you. Forgive us?" Matt asked.

"Of course I do. I don't want our baby growing up and not knowing their Uncle Matt and Uncle Jeff." Stephanie responded.

Once everyone's luggage arrived, they piled into John's truck and headed towards the house. Jeff and Matt were in awe when they saw the house that their little sister was now living in. Matt realized that John was a good man and would provide for her and their baby.

The next day, John's parents and brothers arrived into Tampa. Gilbert, Carol and John Sr. were the only ones staying at the house. Matt and Jeff were sharing a room at a local hotel while John's brother's all had separate room as they all came down with their wives or girlfriends.

Each morning John and Stephanie cooked breakfast together and their parents thought it was rather cute. Stephanie was almost half way through her second trimester at this point and couldn't wait until their ultrasound appointment in January.

Thanksgiving morning Carol, John Sr and Gilbert were up before John and Stephanie and started getting things ready to cook. John and Stephanie awoke to the house smelling like Turkey and the works. Stephanie rolled out of bed slowly and got in the shower. John decided to join her and make their morning a little better.

Once they were out of the shower, Stephanie went through all her maternity clothes and finally decided on a nice top and jeans. John quickly got dressed himself and they headed downstairs.

"Mom, you didn't have to do all this." John stated.

"I know. But you two have been working hard all week and it only seemed fair that us parents get up and do something for the two of you." Carol responded.

"Daddy are you making your famous stuffin'?" Stephanie asked.

"I sure am darlin'." Gilbert answered.

"Thank you daddy." Stephanie responded with a smile.

As the day went on, everyone did their part in making something for dinner. Once everyone was at the house, the guys found their way into the living room to watch football while Carol, Stephanie, Matt's wife Sara, Dan's girlfriend Amanda, Steve's wife Erica, and Sean's girlfriend Brittney all finished up things in the kitchen. Dinner was a huge success and all the guys had to clean up afterwards as the women spent all day in the kitchen. At the end of the night, after everyone left or went to bed, John pulled Stephanie into his arms and kissed her softly on her lips.

"Thank you for a wonderful Thanksgiving." John stated.

"You're welcome. And thank you." Stephanie responded as she placed John's hand on her stomach to feel the baby moving.