Chapter 5

Rayne did as she was told, but only because her father told her to. The next few days were difficult for not only Rayne, but for Dani and Randy as well. Sierra and Tyler loved having their older sister around, but they didn't like the way she acted. Dani was concerned with Rayne's attitude and talked to Randy about it.

Randy made the decision to get Rayne into counsiling to help with her anger issues. Rayne didn't want to go at first, but Randy told her that if she didn't go, he would take away all the fun stuff in the house. Rayne finally agreed to go if it meant that she got to keep her stuff.

As the weeks passed, Rayne's attitude got better and everyone was starting to see the Rayne they all knew and loved. Sierra and Tyler as well as Marcus and Chase were happy that their older sister was back to normal for now.

One night, while Dani was fixing dinner for her, Randy and the kids, she started to feel dizzy and sick to her stomach. It had been 2 months since they got back from their trip to Aruba, so it couldn't be from traveling. Dani took some over the counter meds and continued making dinner.

"Mom, are you ok?" Sierra asked as she watched Dani in the kitchen.

"I'm fine honey. Finish your homework so you can set the table, please." Dani answered as she held onto the counter.

"I'm getting daddy." Sierra stated as she took off to find Randy. "Daddy!"

"I'm in here." Randy called out. "What's wrong?"

"Something is wrong with mommy." Sierra responded.

"What's wrong with mommy?" Randy asked.

"She keeps holding on to the counter to support herself." Sierra answered.

"Ok. Stay in here with Tyler." Randy stated as he headed into the kitchen. "Dani, are you feeling ok?"

"No. I'm dizzy and feel sick to my stomach." Dani responded.

"Why don't you sit down and I will finish dinner." Randy suggested.

"Ok." Dani stated as she did what she was told.

Later that night, after the kids were in bed, Dani laid down on their bed and thought about what could be making her feel this way. The more she thought about it the more it occurred to her that something more serious could be going on.

The next morning, Dani headed to the doctor's office to see what was going on with her. After being examined and having blood drawn, Dani was sent home to rest. Dani crashed on the couch while Randy worked in their home office. It wasn't until around 1pm when Dani's phone rang. It was the doctor's office calling her back with her lab results.

"Randy, we need to talk in private please." Dani stated before heading to their bedroom.

"What's wrong, Hon?" Randy asked as he closed the door.

"I just got a call from my doctor's office with my lab results from this morning." Dani answered.

"And?" Randy asked.

"I'm pregnant." Dani answered.

"Wait. What?" Randy asked.

"I'm pregnant. And according to the lab test I'm about 10 weeks." Dani answered.

"But, I thought after Tyler we were done?" Randy asked.

"I thought so too, but apparently God has other plans for us." Dani answered.

"If you're 10 weeks, then that means you got pregnant..." Randy started rambling.

"While we were in Aruba on our second honeymoon." Dani stated.

"I knew that trip would be one we would never forget." Randy responded with a smirk.

"I knew you weren't upset about it." Dani smiled at her husband.

Randy walked over to his wife and claimed her lips in a kiss. Dani couldn't help but smile as they kissed. But their kiss was soon interuppeted by Sierra and Tyler arguing outside their bedroom door. Dani couldn't help but laugh while Randy walked over to the door and opened it.

"What are you two doing?" Randy asked.

"Sierra was listening through the door." Tyler tattled.

"Tyler!" Sierra responded.

"Sierra, you know better than that. When mom and I are having a conversation behind a door, it means that you don't need to hear what we are talking about." Randy stated.

"Everyone keeps secrets around here. It's not fair." Sierra responded.

"Randy, why don't we just tell them?" Dani asked.

"Ok, but are you sure?" Randy answered.

"Yeah. They have a right to know in case something happens." Dani responded.

"Ok. Kids, go sit next to your mom on the bed." Randy stated.

"What's going on?" Rayne asked from the doorway.

"Go sit with your brother and sister." Randy answered.

"Your dad and I have some wonderful news to share with all of you." Dani stated.

"What is it?" Tyler asked.

"Well, in about 8 months you all will have a new brother or sister." Randy answered.

The kids took the news pretty well, now Randy and Dani needed to tell their parents and Vanessa and Ted. Dani still couldn't believe that they were going to have another baby. Randy knew that they were going to need to buy everything brand new for the new baby and started looking up furniture and décor.