(Bailey P.O.V)
The change from lazy honeymoon days back to work was hard for all of us but we slowly got back into our normal everyday lives. It was about two months later when we encountered a new change in our lives.
"Cody, what time are they coming over?" Bailey asked, coming into the kitchen of our new home where Cody was putting his culinary skills to use making a fabulous meal for the family who were due to arrive soon for a house warming party.
"Er, about ten. Why?"
"I just need to run to the store for a second. I shouldn't be too long and I should be back long before then." I explained, grabbing my car keys off the hook where they hung on the wall.
"Okay. Hurry back, though." He grinned at me.
"Always." I quickly ran out to the car and pulled out. Heading in the direction of the local shopping mall. It didn't take me long to find what I was looking for and it wasn't long before I was on my way back home, only to find Zack and Maya's blue Toyota Rav 4 already sitting out the front. I frowned. It wasn't like them to be early, let alone almost an hour early.
"The prodigal wife returns." Zack teased from the living room as I came in. I scowled at him before going to find Cody.
"Cody, why are they here so early?" I asked when I found him, still in the kitchen. He shrugged.
"I have no idea. They said they had something to tell us but wanted to wait for you to get back."
"Okay then, let's go."
"Just a second. I'll meet you in there." I nodded and made my way back into the living room and sat down opposite them. Maya shifted a little and I took in her outfit. She was wearing a short blue skirt and a white blouse that tied up in the front to reveal her toned stomach. Her hair was gently curled, flowing down her back. A pair of matching blur heels were on her feet and she accessorized with a silver locket, ring, bracelet and earrings. She looked really pretty, feminine. It was nice to see her out of her usual get-up of jeans and a t-shirt. Zack on the other hand was wearing loose fitting brown pants with a red checkered skirt and black converse shoes. It was hard to believe, if you looked at him, that he was 23 and married.
"So, you guys are looking good." I said, smiling at them.
"Thanks. I decided today was a good day to try out my new look." Maya replied.
"It suits you." Cody said as he came in, wiping his hands on the tea-towel he was holding. "So, what was it you guys wanted to talk to us about?" He sat down beside me, pushing my skirt out of the way so he didn't sit on it by accident.
"We kind of have some news but we wanted you guys to be the first to know." Zack said, smiling at Maya as she continued.
"We're pregnant!" I let out an involuntary shriek of excitement, jumping up and rushing to hug my friend.
"Oh my god! Really?" I asked, pulling back to look at Maya.
"It's as true as I'm standing here." She said with a laugh.
"Congratulations, bro. I guess we're two for two then." Cody congratulated his brother.
"Two for two?" Zack was confused but Maya looked at me excitedly.
"Are you serious?" she asked me.
"Yeah. We're pregnant too. We were going to announce it at the party." I said with a laugh. Zack finally got it and pulled me into a hug.
"Congrats guys. Bro, you'd better look after her."
"I will, as long as you look after Maya." Cody said from where he was hugging Maya. After that, Zack joined Cody in the kitchen while Maya and I sat in the living room.
"It looks like our lives are even more in sync than we first thought." Maya said.
"Yeah. I guess." I laughed at how interconnected our lives had become.
(Maya P.O.V)
I couldn't believe Bailey and Cody were expecting a baby as well now I'd have a friend to go through all of this with as well. As we talked, I admired her skill of putting outfits together. She'd gotten a lot better since being friends with London. She was wearing a pretty pink polka-dot dress with pink strappy high-heels. Pink daisies too residence on her ears ad she wore a simple ley necklace and diamond bracelet. Her hair was pulled into a low side-ponytail and curled. As usual, Cody was looking dapper in jeans and a shirt and blazer. I envied Bailey sometimes that Cody took that level of care in what he looked like but his border-line OCD and intensity of study was too much for me. I preferred a much slower, relaxed lifestyle.
"So, do you have an OBGYN lined up?" I asked.
"No. I'm going to the doctors next week. How far along are you?"
"Uh, about a month and a half I think. We went to the doctors last week and that's when we found out."
"Right, well we're about a month I'm guessing." Bailey and I kept talking about pregnancy and what our plans would be for what seemed like hours. We were only interrupted by the doorbell ringing. Bailey jumped a little as if she was woken from a daze.
"I'll be back in a minute." She said, dusting down her skirt. "Cody, people are here!" She called as she made her way to the front door.
"Okay. I'll be out in a sec!" Cody yelled from the kitchen. Zack appeared and sat down beside me.
"So, have fun talking babies, did you?"
"Yeah. It's nice to know I won't have to go through this alone."
"You'd never have to go through it alone, babe." He promised, giving me a quick kiss. We heard chatter from the door as Bailey let in whoever had arrived. The chatter became louder as they came closer and soon Bailey came back in, leading Carey Martin.
"Maya, Zack. It's good to see you." She greeted us, hugging Zack and then me. It wasn't long before the doorbell was ringing again and soon everyone had arrived; Woody, Addison, London, Marcus, Moseby, Tut, Arwin and Kurt. There were some others there as well, Jenny, David, Fiona and Michelle who all worked with Bailey as well as Tim, Courtney and Chloe from Cody's work. Even Maria and Daniel from ym work and Trinity, Michael, Greg and Paul from Zack's work were there. Everyone seemed to be getting along nicely and the food was amazing, as it usually was when Cody cooked. At the end of the meal, Cody and Bailey stood up.
"If we could have your attention, we have something we'd like to share with you all." As Cody spoke, Zack took my hand under the table and gave it a loving squeeze. The chatter silenced and everyone looked at the couple at the end of the table.
"We're having a baby!" Bailey said, to be met with squeals of excitement from Carey and the other ladies. Cody and Zack had a quick silent conversation before Zack looked at me, silently asking if I wanted to reveal our news too. I nodded and Cody turned back to his guests.
"Also, I believe Zack and Maya have something to say as well." He grinned as he and Bailey sat down.
"Er, yeah. My brother kind of stole my thunder a little, as usual but I can get by." Zack joked. Everyone laughed at him.
"What Zack is trying to say is; we're having a baby too!" I said, nudging him a little. Again, squeals of excitement filled the room. In moments, Bailey and I were swarmed with the women while the men converged around Zack and Cody. I have to say, it was one of the most overwhelming moments of my life.
(Bailey P.O.V)
I couldn't believe the reaction we were getting for the news. I mean, I'd heard that mothers get excited when their children get pregnant but this was simply amazing. Maya and I were bombarded with questions until late into the evening. Eventually, Zack noticed Maya yawning and began to intervene.
"Sorry ladies, we need to start heading home. We've got an early start tomorrow." He said, coming over to us. Maya smiled gratefully at him.
"I'm so sorry. We can talk about this later." Maya apologized, giving me a pitiful look. I stood up.
"I'm going to see them out." I quickly followed them out to the front door where I hugged them both.
"Congratulations guys. I'm so happy for you."
"Thanks, sis." Zack said as he hugged me goodbye.
"I'll try and make it to your appointment, okay Bailey?" Maya told me. I nodded.
"Sure. I'll let you know the details." I stood watching as they made their way to their car and waved as they pulled away from the curb, honking their horn twice as a goodbye. Smiling to myself, I shut the door and made my way back to the party where I found Cody still surrounded by the guys.
"I'm going to start cleaning up, okay?" I whispered to him.
"Okay. I'll join you in a little bit." He gave me a kiss and I made my way into the kitchen. There wasn't much to be cleaned up but the food needed to be sorted out and put away. I got to work, slowly and meticulously getting everything away.
"Bailey?" I looked up as Michelle came in.
"Hey. What's up?" I put down the box I was holding and turned to face her.
"Not much. I just wanted to let you know that Jenny and I are going to head off now. I think some of the others are starting to leave now too."
"Okay. I'll come out and say goodbye then. I just needed a moment to clear my head." She smiled at me and we went back out to the living room. Michelle was right, most of the guests were beginning to finish up conversations and get ready to leave.
"Thank you for a great evening, Bails." Woody and Addison said goodbye first and as I led them to the door, I decided to just stand there and say goodbye to everyone as they left. I was left with tons of hugs and well wishes and finally, it was just Carey and Arwin left as she was giving him a ride back to the hotel.
"Remember, I'm only a phone call away if you need anything." She said to me.
"I know and I'm grateful."
"And Cody, you take care of your wife. She'll need all the support she can get from now on." She warned her son who just laughed.
"Well, I have no plans on going anywhere so she'll have to put up with me for a while longer." He wrapped an arm around my shoulder as he spoke pulling me closer. We stood there, illuminated by the lights behind us as we waved goodbye to them until we could no longer see the car.
"Well, I think it's just about time to turn in. What do you say?" Cody asked me, locking the door shut.
"I think so too. But let's finish putting all that food away. We can deal with the rest of the mess tomorrow." He nodded and within half an hour, we were pulling the covers up on our bed and snuggling closer together.
"Our life is about to change an awful lot, Bails." Cody whispered.
"I know. But we're ready for it."
"I know we are. And don't worry about having to do this alone at any time. Whatever you want or need, I'll do it. I am your slave for the next nine months at minimum."
"Thanks Codykins."