A/N: So I have decided that everyone that I "shout out" so to speak through out this story will get a special sneak peak at the first chapter of the story that will follow this one up. That's right folks this is just the first part of where I am planning to take these characters. So keep the reviews coming and maybe you will be one of the "shout outs"!
This chapter's shout out is rcobb558 I don't know when this story will end but I promise that it is no time soon!
And to answer a question the last part of last chapter was a dream.
Once I was done in there I hurried down the hall and peeked into a bedroom and smiled when I saw two boys fast asleep on their toddler beds. I closed that door quickly and went to the room across from it and opened it to see a baby girl asleep in a crib. I closed the door quietly and ran back to the room where Brandon was in and climbed back in bed. I sat there with a smile on my face.
When I woke up Brandon wasn't in his room. I got up and ran to the bathroom. After the wave of nausea was over I walked around the guest house and couldn't find Brandon. I headed to the main house and found Mariana in the kitchen. "Hey have you seen Brandon this morning?" I asked and she nodded. "He took Mike back his car and he and Lena are out so that he can start looking for a job. Mom took Jesus to Lexi's and Jude went to Conner's. It's just you and me." she said and I nodded. "So how do you think Jesus and Jude are going to feel about, you know, me being pregnant?" I asked and Mariana shrugged. "I can't say. I'm happy for you honestly. I know you didn't want kids but this is what life gave you. You are one of the strongest people I know. I know you will be the best mom out there." she said smiling at me. "Thanks but I think you have the best moms in the world." I said and she laughed. "We have the best moms." she relied. I smiled.
After a few hours of talking with Mariana about different things, Lena and Brandon along with Jude. "Hey guys." Lena said walking into the living room where Mariana and I were. "Hey." Mariana and I both replied. Brandon came to sit beside me and Mariana smiled. "I'll just leave you two alone." she said getting up and following Lena into the kitchen.
"So." I started but I didn't know what to really say. "Well Lena is getting excited about having a grandchild." he said and I smiled. "How do you feel about becoming a dad?" I asked. I was scared that he would reject it completely but I saw him smile. "I am more than excited. However I am worried that I will be just like my dad when I was little." he said and I frowned. His father had a bad drinking problem when Brandon was little and he was still fighting the disappointment about the fact that his dad had started drinking again recently. "Brandon you may be what your dad was when he wasn't drinking but I don't think you will be just like him." I said putting my hand on his leg. "You know I couldn't even tell him about you being pregnant today when I saw him." he said looking at me. "Why not?" I asked looking him in the eyes. "I'm afraid that he is going to tell me that I am fucking up my life." he said with a single tear in his eye. "You aren't. Yeah you may have changed your life but it isn't fucked up." I said wrapping my arms around him. "If you want we can go and tell him together right now." I said and I felt him nod.
I walked into the kitchen and asked Lena if it was okay that Brandon and I go talk to Mike. She of course was okay with it as long as we were back by dinner. I grabbed her keys and met Brandon at the door. I handed him the keys and off we went. The drive to Mike's apartment was silent. I knew that Brandon had a lot on his mind and I was going to be there for him no matter what. When we pulled up and got out of the car I went around and grabbed his hand. "It's going to be okay." I said as I squeezed his hand. He smiled a little and we made our way up to his dad's floor. Reaching the apartment I could tell that Brandon was nervous. He knocked and we waited for about a minute before we heard a call for help come from inside the apartment. Brandon grabbed in his pocket until he pulled out the key he had. When we got inside I saw blood and smelled booze. "Dad!" Brandon called running in. I followed him into the kitchen area and saw a bleeding Mike. "Dad what happened?" Brandon asked looking around. There was shattered glass everywhere and one of his windows was open. "I don't know where he came from." Mike muttered. "Callie call Lena." Brandon ordered as he got his dad off the ground. "Where are your keys? I'm going to have Callie drive your car to the hospital so I can stay with you." Brandon said. Mike pointed to the table by the door. I ran over and grabbed the keys before watching Brandon carry his dad out and down the stairs to Lena's car. I made sure to lock everything up before going to Mike's mustang and following Brandon to the hospital.
I called Lena on the way there. "Hello?" she answered. "Lena, it's Callie. When we got to Mike's there was blood everywhere. Mike, I don't know, he was shot or stabbed or something. Someone broke in. I'm following Brandon to the hospital right now." I said with tears rolling down my face. "Okay I'll call Stef and tell her to get a team over there to investigate. I'll be on my way in just a few minutes." Lena said and with that the line went dead. I tossed my phone into the passenger seat and continued on to the hospital.
Once I got there and parked I headed in to see Brandon standing in the waiting room. I went over to him. "They took him back and told me that a doctor will be out to tell me what is going on. Callie this is just like when mom got shot." he said with tears streaming down his face. "I know. I called Lena she said that she is going to call your mom and have a team go over and start an investigation. She also said that she will be here in a few minutes." I said hugging Brandon to me. He nodded as sobs shook his body. I knew there was nothing that I could say that would get him to calm down so I just sat there hugging him to me.
Soon Lena and Stef were there. "Callie you go home. Jesus, Mariana, and Jude are there waiting on you. Take Mike's car." Stef said. I nodded before kissing Brandon on the cheek. I walked out only to here Brandon calling me. I turned around and he kissed me. "Life's too short." he whispered. I kissed him again before turning and walking away. I stopped again and looked back. "Text me with any updates. I'll bring you clothes in the morning." I said and he nodded. I walked to the mustang and got in. I headed home praying that Mike would live. Not just for Brandon but for the grandchild he would soon have.
When I got home Jude was at the table eating and Jesus and Mariana were in the kitchen sitting there talking. I walked over and kissed Jude on his head before walking over and getting me some food. "How bad was it?" Jesus asked as I sat next to Mariana. "Really bad." I stated taking a bite of pizza before putting it down. I couldn't eat right now and I didn't know why. "He's going to be okay though right?" Jude asked as he walked over. "I really don't know buddy. Let's just pray for him okay." I said and Jude nodded. I looked to Mariana and Jesus and shook my head. They looked sadly down at the floor. "Alright. Did you finish all of your weekend homework?" I asked Jude and he again nodded. "You get to pick out a movie then." I said and he ran to the living room and started looking for the box with movies in it. Jesus followed Jude and Mariana looked at me. "How are you feeling?" she asked and I shrugged. "I don't know. I'm hungry but I don't want pizza I want something sweet." I said and she smiled. "I thought you might say that. There is ice cream in the freezer for you." she said and I smiled. "Thanks." I said getting up and going to grab a bowl.
Once I dished out the ice cream and grabbed two spoons I saw Mariana holding three more bowls. "You mind sharing with us?" she asked and I nodded. I grabbed two more spoons and helped her dish out more ice cream for her and the boys. She and I headed into the living room and handed our brothers the bowls and spoons before settling in to watch Fire House Dog. I smiled. Jude watched this with our mom before she died.
The movie flew by and soon I was checking my phone. Brandon had texted and told me that the doctors said that he was stabbed multiple times and that he would be lucky to survive the night. I sighed and handed Mariana the phone. She read it and started to cry. "Jude, Jesus. Mike isn't expected to live through the night" Mariana said and I saw Jude gasp. "Callie can you please take us there. You know we had no one when mom died. Brandon needs us." Jude said and I started to cry. "Go get your shoes." I said and Jude and Jesus ran up the stairs to get their shoes. I texted Brandon and told him to tell Lena and Stef that the whole family will be there for them. He texted back and asked me to bring a pen and paper. I ran out to the guest house and grabbed what Brandon needed and when I made it back in everyone was ready to go.
We piled into Mike's mustang and headed to the hospital. Brandon texted me and told me what floor they were on and when we got there we went straight to the room. Walking in I saw Mike awake and looking around. Stef and Lena had gone down to the cafe to get some dinner. "Here's the pen and paper." I said handing them to Brandon. "Write down everything dad." he said handing the pen to Mike. Mike shook his head. "You write it." he gasped. "Okay tell me then." Brandon said. Mike told him about his bank account and everything that Brandon would need when he went to see his dads lawyer. "I love you dad." Brandon said and I walked over. I leaned into Brandon and whispered "We need to tell him." Brandon nodded. "Dad the reason why Callie and I came over was to tell you that you are going to be a granddad." Brandon said and I saw a few tears in Mike's eyes. "Make...sure... they... know... me." Mike gasped out. "We will Mike." I said grabbing his hand. "Take.. care.. of him." he said looking at me and I nodded. "I promise." I said tears strolling down my face in a race.
In the next hour Mike's heart began to slow and soon it stopped. I grabbed Brandon and hugged him to me as the doctor called it. I drug Brandon out and helped him to me as he sobbed loudly. "I'll go with you to the lawyers tomorrow after school." I said and he shook his head. "I'm not going to school tomorrow." I looked to Lena who nodded. "None of us are going anywhere. The only place is to the lawyers and to the doctor tomorrow afternoon." Stef said coming and hugging Brandon. "Lena, Callie get everyone home. I'll do the paper work." Stef said and Lena and I nodded. We all went out and Jude, Jesus, and Mariana let me drive with Brandon alone. "Brandon think about it this way. He is no longer hurting. He's part of the police in Heaven now." I said and I heard a weak laugh. "I know. I have a question. How did you deal with the death of your mom?" he asked and I sighed. "A little at a time." I whispered.
When we got home Brandon and I headed straight to our little house in the back. "I want to be alone." he said as he walked to his room. I sighed and headed to my room and got ready for bed. "God give me the strength to be there for him." I prayed as I laid down. I feel asleep fast but that didn't stop my thoughts from becoming my dreams.
A/N: So I won't be updating until sometime next week. I know its mean because I have been updating everyday for the past few days but I think I need to let the suspense build. I know killing Mike wasn't right but I had to do it if I wanted to do what I want this story to do. Review! Remember if your review is chosen and you become a shout out you will get the first look into the next story after this one is over!