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Mercedes kissed Oreo's head as she held him in her arms, plopping down on her bed. She laughed as the little kitten walked across the bed and hid underneath the throw blanket. She sighed as she ran her hand over her stomach, picking up her phone to send out a quick text to the family to let them know that everything went well at the doctor. Being that she was eight months pregnant with twins, her doctor wanted her to come in every week just to make sure everything was going like the way it should be.
"Mom." Maverick called out as he walked up the stairs, smiling a bit to himself as he walked down the hallway.
"I'm in the room." She said sweetly as she tossed her phone on the pillow, sitting up in the bed smiling when he came in, "Hey baby."
"Hey." Maverick said with a smile as he held his hands behind his back, obviously hiding something. He walked over to her and kissed her cheek, bringing his hands to his front, "These are for you."
Mercedes gasped loudly at the beautiful bouquet of blue, purple, and pink peonies, "Oh my, these are absolutely beautiful sweetheart. Thank you."
"You're welcome." Maverick smiled as he sat beside her on the bed, "There's also another reason for the flowers.."
Mercedes squinted her eyes at him, "You either want something or did something wrong."
"You're right I do want something but it's none of the things that you're thinking." He leaned over and took her hands, taking a deep breath, "I was wondering if you would so kindly be my date for the athletic banquet."
"Aw baby.." Mercedes looked at him with tears ushering her eyes, "That's so sweet and I'm honored but why don't you take Levi?"
"He's coming too, it's just, I want you, my mother, as my date. My boyfriend is all kinds of awesome and all that jazz but you've been with me through everything and it's only right."
She smiled as she leaned over and hugged him, tears flowing freely over her chubby cheeks, "I would love to be your date."
Maverick smiled as he hugged her back tightly, "Thank you."
"Can't breathe sweetheart." Mercedes said through uneven breaths, holding her stomach with a chuckle.
Maverick eyes widen before he abruptly pulled back, "I'm so sorry." He leaned down and kissed her stomach, rubbing it gently, "Sorry guys."
"It's fine." Mercedes laughed as she patted his back, standing up from the bed and picking Oreo up from under the blanket, she headed to her bedroom door, "Lets go get food.."
"That's it Sam. I'm going to tell Maverick I can't go." Mercedes said worriedly as she stared at her fiancé's sick looking face, reaching down to feel his forehead, "You're burning up."
"Babe, I'll be fine.." He broke off as he cover his arm over his mouth, coughing tiredly. He looked at her and tried to smile but failed miserably because he was so weak.
"Nope." Mercedes eyes widen as she looked at him, shaking her head, "I'm not leaving you like this."
"Mercedes, it's fine." He sat up in the bed, taking a calming breath. He pulled the covers over his tired body, wincing a bit from the movement, "This night means everything to him. It's his last banquet and he wants you to be there. I'm going to be fine. This soup and ginger ale you brought me is helping."
Mercedes looked on skeptically before sighing, throwing her hands up, "Okay fine..but I'm calling Santana to come see what's wrong with you AND I'm calling Tessa to come look after you and Madison."
Sam nodded as he looked at her with a crooked grin, "You look very beautiful by the way."
"Thank you." Mercedes pressed a kiss on his cheek. She was dressed in a short black dress, that hugged her bump perfectly, paired with a black pair of Zara ankle-strap flats. Her natural makeup and red-stained lips complimented her long wavy hair beautifully, "We should be back by ten. If you need anything, I mean anything, don't hesitate to call."
"Okay. Love you." He laid back down, burying himself in their covers.
"Love you too." She said before she walked out the room, heading down the stairs.
Maverick chuckled as he scooted down to Madison's level, watching as his sister straightened out his bow tie for him, "Thank you so much."
Madison kissed his cheek before stepping back, her smile brighten when she saw Mercedes coming down, "Mommy, you look so pretty."
"Thank you sweet pea." She said as she stepped down on the last step, smiling at her. She looked at Maverick with a smirk, holding out her arms, "Am I hot enough to be seen with you tonight?"
Maverick chuckled as he walked over to her, taking her hand, "You look amazing mom."
"Aw, thank you." She kissed his cheek before moving to the table to grab her clutch and shawl. She gestured for Madison to come over, hugging her tightly before she let go, "You take care of daddy okay? I'm going to call Aunt Santana and Tessa to come check on you guys. You know what I told you about opening the door.."
"Always ask who is it. If I don't recognize the name nor feel comfortable opening it, run upstairs to get an adult or Maverick." She smiled sweetly.
"Very good." Mercedes smiled as she waddled to the front door, "You call if you need anything. Love you."
"Love you too." Madison said as she watched them walk out the door, closing the door and locking it, she ran up the stairs carefully and down the hallway until she made it to the bedroom. She smiled sadly when she saw her daddy surrounded by a pile of tissue and buried in the covers. Making her way to the other side of the bed, she got into bed and snuggled against him.
"You're going to get sick.."
"I don't care.."
Sam looked down with a smile as he leaned into her embrace, closing his eyes and drifting off to sleep.
Once they made it to the school, Maverick's coach pulled him to the side to talk before the event started.
Mercedes's arm was looped with Levi's as they walked into the beautifully decorated gym to find a table, "You look really dapper tonight Levi."
Levi smiled down the shorter woman, "Well thank you Ms. Jones but I think you beat by that.." He winced when he realized how that sounded, feeling his face heat up in embarrassment, "N-not dapper but beautiful..I wasn't trying to call you a man..I'm sorry. You look beautiful tonight, just like always."
Mercedes chuckled at him, letting out a snort. He was just as awkward as Maverick was, "I knew what you meant sweetheart..and thank you."
Levi blushed tremendously as they continued through the gym.
Brent sighed as he mother fixed his tie for the hundredth time since they've left the house, "Mom, it's fine."
"I'm just making sure you look alright." Megan smiled at her youngest, stepping back, looking her her husband, "We should find a seat."
Henry nodded as he ushered them in gym. As they were walking, he spotted a familiar face walking, "Hey, there goes Mercedes. We should go say hi."
"No.." Megan and Brent both rushed out at the same time nervously.
Henry looked at them strangely, completely oblivious to their reason, "What? That would be rude." He walked over and cleared his throat, a smile gracing his lips, "Hey Mercedes.."
Mercedes looked at Henry with a small smile, "Henry. How have you been?"
"Great. It's been awhile since I've seen you. I just wanted to say congrats on the pregnancy and engagement."
"Well thank you.." She smiled politely. Feeling Levi tense up, she turned and looked at him and follow his line of sight, her own tension rising when she saw Megan and Brent.
Maverick smiled at his coach as he shook his hand. He was truly a character and he was going to miss him when he leaves. Walking into the gym, he spotted his mom and Levi talking to someone who he couldn't quite make out in the distance. His smile started to falter when he made it and saw who it was. He didn't know why but his eyes went straight to Brent's.
Brent cleared his throat repeatedly as he stood in front of Mercedes, his regretfulness running through his body. He was about to speak until he noticed the boy that was with her. It was him. The same one that was at the sandwich shop. Was that who he was seeing now? He felt his sadness and anger go through him all at once but he didn't have any right to he mad when he was the reason for it all. When his eyes landing on Maverick's, he let out a quiet, sharp breath, feeling tears form up in his eyes, he excused himself.
Megan watched as her son practically ran away. As much as she loved him, she had to admit that this was his own doing. Giving the group a sad smile, she excused herself as well to go find him.
Levi raised a brow and looked on in confusion when he saw the look exchanged between Maverick and Brent.
"Am I missing something?" Henry asked as he noticed the tension within the group.
Mercedes let go of Levi's arm, patting his shoulder, she turned to Henry, "How about we go sit down and talk before this thing starts?" She offered him her arm to with a smile.
Henry nodded and took her arm, guiding his heavily pregnant friend to a table.
"You should go talk to him." Levi said as he looked at his boyfriend. In all honesty, he knew a little part of Maverick still loved Brent. As much as Maverick wanted to deny it, he knew the truth. How did he feel about his boyfriend still being in love with his ex was the real question.
Maverick sighed, shaking his head, taking ahold of Levi's hand, "No, lets go sit down."
Levi nodded silently as he followed behind him. He took a deep breath and decided to shake off the feeling.
"Hey, what's wrong?" Maverick asked as he came to a stop, looking at Levi questionably.
"We'll talk after this." Levi said before he tore his eyes away from him, going to take a seat by Mercedes.
Maverick sighed as he stuffed his hands onto his pockets, taking a seat on the other side of his mother.
Mercedes looked at him and took his hand, lacing their fingers together just as the program started up.
The banquet turned out really nice. Maverick got two certificates and two trophies for baseball and football and he was rewarded with most outstanding player for last season. The awkwardness that was present before disappeared throughout the night. Mercedes explained the tension to Henry, who was in shock that no one had told him any of it. In all honesty, Mercedes kind of expected him not to know. Levi explained to Maverick his feelings and about the whole Brent thing. Maverick reassured Levi that whatever happened between them, it was done. The couple sealed the end of the conversation with a kiss. When Maverick and Mercedes got home, they found Madison and Tessa on the couch sleep. Smiling softly, Maverick kissed his mother's cheek, thanking her repeatedly for coming that night. Mercedes smiled as she waddled up the stairs and down the hall. She slid out of her dress and shoes, throwing her hair up in a ponytail. Taking one of her cleansing wipes to wipe the makeup off of her face, she threw it in the garbage and headed to bed. When she got underneath the cover, she couldn't help but chuckle when Sam gravitated to her, pulling her close to him, he laid his head down on top hers, letting his hand sprawled across her stomach and the other wrap around her waist. Mercedes smiled into his chest, her own hand going on top of his as she drifted off to sleep.
Mercedes let out a breath as she unbuckled her seatbelt with a small grunt. Tonight was senior night for Maverick and his last home game. She was so happy for her son and how far he has made it. Holding her stomach, she closed her eyes and sighed. She has been having pain on and off since this morning but she wasn't going to let that stop her.
"You okay?" Sam asked once he opened the door, looking at his fiancée in concern.
"I'm fine." She gave him a soft smile, holding out her hands for him to take.
Sam helped her out carefully, kissing her lips sweetly.
Mercedes smiled into the kiss, ignoring the pain that shot through her stomach. She pulled back and grabbed Madison's hand and started walking towards the stadium.
"Ms. Jones." Kelsey called out cheerfully as she ran up to the small family in her cheerleading uniform with three loose roses, "So glad to see you. Hey Mr. Evans, hi Madison."
"Hey.." Sam and Madison smiled at the young girl.
"Hey Kelsey." Mercedes smiled as she placed her hands on her stomach.
Kelsey grinned as she rocked on her heels, handing them each of rose, "I'm Maverick's sponsor and I'm here to collect you guys. They're going to present plaques to the senior players before the game and you all we already be on the field waiting."
Mercedes nodded as she held Madison's hand, following Kelsey. She smiled and waved at some of the parents that she has known for years. Rolling her eyes when she noticed something, directing her next comment to Sam, "I should've left you at home.."
"What? Why?" Sam asked in shock as they came to a stop on the field.
"All these married women eyeing the hell out of you right now.." She gave him an irritated look.
Sam chuckled as he pulled her as close as her swollen belly would allow her. He planted a long, sweet kiss on her plump lips, smiling hard as he pulled back, "They can look all they want to but I only have eyes for one sexy lady and she's right here in front of me."
Mercedes blushed as she looked at him, leaning up the kiss him again, "I love you."
"I love you more." Sam kissed her nose before turning back to the front.
Mercedes smiled as she turned her attention back to the front. She listened as the principal, smiling brightly when she saw Maverick standing on the sideline. She watched closely as the coach came up to the mic and gave short speeches on each of his players.
"Now this young man..he's something special. He's the backbone to this team, a true captain. If he see a mistake anywhere, he goes and helps no matter what position it is. His leadership role goes down in the book. He will forever be in our hearts. Ladies and gentlemen, Maverick Jones-Carter." Coach Williams said with a smile.
Maverick smiled as he walked up to him, shaking the older man's hand and accepting his plaque. He smiled for a picture before he turned on his heels to his family, smiling big when they clapped for him. He picked Madison up when she ran to him, kissing her cheek when she handed him a rose. He sat her back down on her feet, looking up, he laughed when Sam had his arms wide open. He stepped into the older's man arms and hugged him tightly, letting out a squeal when Sam lifted him off the ground.
Mercedes shook her head with a giggle as she looked at them, pulling her long kimono over her stomach. She smiled softly, wiping her tears when Maverick stood in front of her, "I'm so proud of you."
Maverick blinked back his tears as he leaned forward and hugged her, "Thank you for everything."
"You're welcome baby." She whispered as she held on to him tight, chuckling as she felt tears continue to fall down her face, "I'm such a mess right now, I don't know how I'm going act at your graduation."
"Hopefully not as emotional." Maverick laughed as he pulled back, accepting the rose from her. He nodded when the photography ask to take their picture. He stood in between his mother and Sam with Madison standing in front him. When they were finish, Maverick handed Mercedes his things and ran off to the locker room to get ready for the game.
Mercedes rubbed her stomach with one of her hands as they sat in the bleachers. The second quarter had just begun and the atmosphere was still jubilant. She cuddled into Sam's side as she played in Madison's hair, who was sitting on the row in front of them. Suddenly her hand stopped on her stomach, her big brown eyes going wide when she felt it. Taking a calming breath when she felt a sharp pain, eyes going to Sam, "Babe.."
"Yeah?" He tore his eyes away from the game to look at her. Noticing how wide her eyes were, he instantly became worried, "What's wrong?"
Mercedes closed her eyes tightly before opening them again, whispering to where only he could hear her, "My water just broke.."
Sam eyes went wide as he took in her state, eyes traveling down, he saw the wet spot in her pants, "Oh shit..shit..shit. We need to get you to a hospital." He stood up abruptly, helping her up.
Madison turned around when she heard Sam cursing, "Daddy what's wrong?"
"Mommy's about to have the babies. Get her purse and Maverick's things for me." Sam said as he helped Mercedes down the steps.
Madison nodded excitedly as she threw Mercedes's cross body bag over her and grabbed the plaque. She walked down the steps carefully until she got to the ground, following behind them.
Maverick took his helmet off and headed to the sideline for water. As he squirted the cold liquid in his mouth, his eyebrows knitted up in confusion when he saw his family leaving. Running to them and putting his hands on the fence, "Mom, where are you guys going?"
Mercedes stopped, taking deep breaths just like her instructor in lamaze class told her, she placed her hands on her son's, "My water broke. I'm going to the hospital. You finish this game Maverick and do not worry about me. When you get done, take a shower and meet us there. I don't want you leaving because this is your last home game. Good luck baby."
Maverick reluctantly nodded before kissing her cheek, "I love you."
"I love you t-ARGH, DAMMIT." Mercedes screamed out, feeling another contraction hit, "We gotta go."
Sam grabbed her hand and led her to his truck as quickly as he could. He hopped in and made sure Madison was buckled in before he started his truck. As he pulled out, he grabbed Mercedes hand with his free one and began rubbing soothing circles as he turned on his signal to get on the road. His babies were coming and he couldn't wait.
A/N. Lets start from the beginning, Maverick and Mercedes relationship is everything. Samcedes & Madison being cute as always. Talk about AWKWARD. The Tyler's, Mercedes, Levi, and Maverick. Do you think Maverick is still in love with Brent despite what he did even though he reassured Levi he wasn't? Do you think Levi has anything to worry about? That sweet family moment on the field. The twins are coming! See ya soon. :)