Chapter 15

Nazz had grown more pregnant, and in turn, had become calmer. More nurturing. One evening, her lips glowed in the darkness, as they twitched a bit, quivering. Her painted lips. They moved with a friendly, motherly, feminine aspect as she saw Sailor.

"Hi, darling". Nazz said, kindly with gentleness as she saw Sailor. Nazz shifted about in bed. "Hi". Sailor replied. "Would you like to come visit me?". "I could use a friend to share some company with". Nazz said, gently with softness as her lips moved….and curved into a smile. "I could use a buddy". Nazz said, kindly as she chuckled.

Sailor nodded, as she walked away. Sailor seemed a bit moody as she took her sippy cup to the other side of the bed. Nazz's voice softened, to a kind degree. "What happened, darling?". Nazz asked, kindly with gentle, comforting softness. "What's got you down in the dumps today?".

Nazz shifted about in bed. "Nothing". Sailor said, as she growled. "Ok, but you don't seem like your old self today". "Is everything alright?". Nazz asked, softly with kindness. "No". Sailor said, as she sniffled. "It's ok, darling". "Whatever happened, you can tell me". "I'll help you fix it". Nazz said, kindly with softness as her lips curved into a gentle smile as they glowed.

"What's on your mind, baby girl?". Nazz asked, kindly as she extended her hand to brush Sailor's cheeks, lovingly. "I got a failing grade on a test". Sailor said, as she sniffled. "I got an F…and I've never gotten an F before in my life". "I don't know what to do, now". "I don't want Edd to find out, because…he'll be hurt and disappointed in me". "I don't want to hurt him…I want him to know how smart I am". "I don't….I don't know what to do". Sailor said, sniffling as she cried.

Nazz comforted Sailor. "Sweetie, sometimes, we get bad grades". "It's a part of growing up, somehow". "I used to get bad grades all the time….and I'm a surgeon now". "It doesn't mean anything now". "I think maybe what's causing it is, the grief cycle you're going through". "Sometimes, the loss of a parent, or family can affect how we study, and what our grades look like". "Grieving is a part of life…and you…your body…your mind..subconsciously…made the mistake you didn't know you made". "It's alright honey". "You tried your best, you studied, you worked hard". "It's one bad grade…you'll bounce back". "Please try not to be upset". "Everything is ok, now". "I promise you". Nazz said, kindly. Sailor nodded as she sniffled. "You're still coping, and that's ok…sometimes, our brains do that". "We just…don't realize that we do". "It'll be alright, coochie". "You'll be ok". Nazz comforted.

Sailor nodded, as she kept sniffling. Nazz smiled a gentle smile. "Come lay with me, coochie". "Give me some hugs…I need my best friend today". "Pregnancy is hard". Nazz said, gently. Sailor got close to Nazz, hugging her. Nazz comforted Sailor with a kiss. "Love you, baby". Nazz comforted, gently. "Mmm, don't be upset". "Smile". Nazz whispered, gently. "Or I'll make you smile by telling a bad joke". Nazz chuckled as she said this. "Smile now, Sails". "Give me a smile, let me hear your sweet laugh". "Be happy…you're at the top of your class at 8 years old". "And, that cute boy is going on another ice cream date with you". "You can't tell me that doesn't make you happy". Nazz laughed again. "It's ok, coochie". "You're the smartest kid, I've ever met". "And that's even counting the kid I haven't had yet". "Give me a smile now". "Don't be so blue, smile and be happy". "Or I'll tickle you, and I know you're ticklish". Nazz said, kindly as she made a silly face. Sailor nodded, as she smiled a half smile.

"Love you, baby". Nazz said, kindly, hugging Sailor gently with tightness. Sailor laid down, as she closed her eyes. "You're going to sleep now?". Nazz asked, kindly. Sailor nodded. "ok..I'll just rub your back, and kiss your cute cheeks, until you fall asleep". Nazz said, gently. Sailor fell asleep, as she sniffled. Nazz massaged her back, kindly. "It's ok, coochie". "It's ok…just lay still, relax, drink some of your milky bye, and have a nice rest". "You'll do better in the morning". Nazz assured, kindly. "I know you will". Nazz whispered, kindly.

Sailor laid down, and slept. Nazz kissed Sailor's cheeks, lovingly. Nazz smiled a kind smile, as she stroked Sailor's cheeks. "I love you, honey". Nazz whispered, kindly with gentleness. Sailor was already asleep. "Maybe I'll keep your secret for you….and make sure Edd doesn't find out until later". Nazz whispered, gently.

Nazz fell asleep as well, putting her head down. While the television played.

I came into the bedroom, seeing Sailor as she laid. "How has she been?". I asked Nazz in a whisper. "She was pretty saddened this afternoon for a reason". Nazz whispered. "What about?". I asked in a whisper. "Just about something…she'll discuss it with you when she's ready". Nazz whispered, as she looked away for a moment, as I got in on the other side of the bed. "Ready?". "Is she trying to keep a secret from me?". I asked. "She is, and that's one of the main reasons she's upset". Nazz whispered. "She failed a test, and she was nervous about telling you".

I nodded. "She seemed nervous this afternoon when she arrived home from school". "I think maybe she is falling under the nuances of grief". I whispered. "She's failing tests, she's on a bad trajectory, she's not doing well at all". I whispered. "I'm not sure what we can do…we can't punish the behavior, we certainly can't become aggressive…what do we do?". Nazz asked. "We just need for her to know that we're there for her, in every possible way". I whispered. "This is the first time Sailor's been on a downward trajectory". "But how do I approach the subject with her, without telling her I know the secret?".

Nazz scrunched up her face. "I'm not sure…maybe just kind of allow her the space and time to figure out when to talk". "I'm sure she wants to talk about it…she does". "But just allow her space and time". Nazz said, as she glanced down at a sleeping Sailor. I nodded, as I saw Sailor curl up with her pillow and blanket. "She does need that". I whispered, as I felt so bad for my Sailor.

Sailor woke up the next morning, as she breathed a bit. She sat upright, feeling nervous. I came into the room, folding some clothes. "Hi, coochie". I whispered, gently. "Beautiful day, isn't it?". Sailor nodded. "It is a nice day". Sailor replied. I folded some of my boxers, putting them in the drawer. I yawned a bit, glancing downwards. Sailor looked away for a moment. "Mm, Nazz has been feeling a little bit sick in her pregnancy". I said, gently. "She threw up this morning, and had to take a morning sickness pill". "Morning sickness is hard for pregnant women". I laid down on the bed, resting my head on my hand. "Nazz might have to see an OBGYN doctor for her pregnancy". "She's been feeling kind of down". I said, kindly.

"Why are pregnant women sick?". Sailor asked. "It's the hormones they fight with, and the coming of a new baby". "Pregnant women are doing everything for their little one as well". I said, kindly. "Mm, pregnancy is hard". "Good thing I'm a man…no need to worry about things like that". I breathed strained breathing, as I coughed a bit.

"Coochie, you look sad today". "What's going on, honey?". I asked, kindly with gentleness. Sailor looked up at me with sad eyes. "I do have to tell you something". Sailor said. "Sure, tell me anything, I promise to keep it a secret". I said, gently. Sailor lowered her eyes. "I failed a test at school, and I guess…I got a bad grade…but…I didn't want to tell you because you'd be mad at me". Sailor said, as she sniffled.

"Honey…baby….sweetie". I said, softly with kindness. "I'm not mad at you…I will never be mad at you, for anything". "You studied very hard for that test…you really focused, and put your mind to it". "You did so well, too". "I know you did, because you asked me to quiz you". "I'm not sure what happened, either…but…you tried your best". "Maybe, and this is just a thought…but…maybe your grief is driving it". "Maybe there's something hidden beneath we have to look out for". "Sometimes, it comes when we're least expecting it". "We just need to watch for it…that's all". "Don't get frustrated now, honey". "It's a part of the process…we just need to approach it delicately". "And I'll help in any way possible". "Don't be scared, honey". "Everything will be alright". "That, I can promise you". "I know sometimes, it is scary facing the past, but everything will be alright". "Everything will be just fine now". "I promise you". I whispered, gently. Sailor nodded. "Can I have a kiss?". I whispered, gently. Sailor nodded. I turned my cheek, for her. "Right here, if you wish". I whispered, kindly, pointing to a place on my cheek. Sailor gave me a kiss on my cheek. I smiled as I hugged Sailor from behind. "I love you my coochie". "My darling". I said, gently with kindness. "I love you too". Sailor replied.

I smiled, as I got up from the bed. I picked out a tie from my drawer. Reader, you remember when I used to wear neckties to school, when I was younger. Well, I still do wear neckties. I picked some out from my drawer. "I could use your opinion on which one would look more…sapiential". I said, kindly. "The red with a blue ingrained pattern". Sailor said. "Hmm, let's take a look…that one might work, I like it". I said, kindly with gentleness. "I love that tie…I like the other one as well". "The one that looks a little bit black and white". I decided, as I saw my other neckties. "Hmm, which one do I like more, though?". "I love the red with blue". "That one perhaps is my favorite". I said, gently.

"Let's see if we can wear that one…that one looks good". I tied the necktie around the collared holes of my shirt's neck. "Would you like to have the honor of tying my tie for me?". I asked Sailor, gently. Sailor nodded as she tied my tie. I was sure to guide her, and coach her on what was proper in tying my tie. "There you are, honey". "You did so well". I said, kindly with gentleness. Sailor nodded. "Thank you". She replied. "Now, let's just bundle you up, so you'll be ready for the impending day". I said, gently. Sailor smiled as she looked around. I wrapped her in a swaddle, bundling her in a jacket. "You look so beautiful". I said, kindly. "Thank you". Sailor said. I smiled a kind smile. "Have a wonderful day at school". "I love you so much". I said, kindly as I hugged Sailor. Sailor went to school, having a nice day.

A few days later, Nazz laid in bed, looking upwards. She smiled at me, as I came to the bed, kissing her lips, as my fingertips were against hers. We *

I kissed Nazz touching my fingertips to her fingertips. "Mmm, I love kissing you, darling". I whispered, gently with seduction in my silky, elegant bedroom voice. "And I love kissing you as well". Nazz whispered as she felt me put a tender hand on her baby bump. The baby bump was a bit bigger now. "Mmm, he is doing well in there, it seems so". I said, gently. Nazz nodded as she felt the kiss. "Mmm, will Sailor be joining us?". "You know I love when she's in bed with us". Nazz whispered, kindly. I nodded a gentle nod. "As much as I love her between us, sharing and mediating our secrets, I thought maybe tonight and this weekend, we could have some alone time". "I made a financial proposition with Le Quack to take her for a few days". I whispered.

"So, we can have some time together…that is so sweet". Nazz whispered, blushing. "And….as much as you don't like seeing Sailor go".

I nodded. "I really didn't want to release her…but I felt some romantic time with us…is what we need". I whispered, as I kissed Nazz. "That's so sweet….but no sex…my uterus just can't take it". Nazz whispered. I nodded as I kissed Nazz…seductively and passionately. We kissed…as I put a hand on her baby bump. She smiled a sappy smile…seeing her baby bump…in all of its immensity.

We kissed as Nazz relaxed on the bed….our lips caressing one another as the softened sounds of kissing were heard. We kissed..as Nazz placed her tongue under my tongue…allowing for me to bite it, lusciously. We made out….finding time to spoil one another….in a romantic snuggle…that was as close as we were.