Chapter 47
Sean: So, when is the school board meeting about Nick?
Emma: Darryl's going to call me when they figure it out
Tracker comes in the living room from the kitchen
Tracker: So, whose this Nick dude?
Sean: Someone I'd love to knock out
Emma: He was my substitute when I was on Maternity leave while I was pregnant with Rose
Emma hears Rose crying in the baby monitor
Emma: I'll get her
Emma said with a smile as she puts her hand on Sean's lap as she gets up and goes to check on Rose
Tracker: So, what's with this dude?
Sean: He's hit on Emma a couple times, asked her out, tried to convince her to lie to me, and oh yea he put the moves on her at school
Tracker: He did what?!
Sean: Oh yea, I was pissed
Tracker: Did he get fired?
Sean: Em says he's suspended pending a board meeting
Tracker: Sean, look at me
Sean looks at Tracker
Sean: What?
Tracker: I know that look in your eyes, little brother.
Sean: What look, Track?
Tracker: That look you get when your worried about something. Emma's a grown woman, Yes, she's your wife, but she's a grown woman. She can handle herself Sean.
Sean: I just don't trust this dude
Emma comes downstairs with Rose
Sean: Hey babygirl
Emma gives Rose to Sean
Emma: She's for sure a daddy's girl
Tracker: He's so good with Rose. I honestly never would've ever pictured Sean as a dad
Emma smiles
Emma: Your brother is full of surprises Tracker
Tracker: It's all because of you, Emma
Sean looks at Tracker
Sean: Someone wants some Uncle T time
Sean said as he hands Rose to Tracker
Sean: Babe, can I talk to you, in the kitchen for a minute?
Emma: Uh, Sure
Emma and Sean walk into the kitchen
Emma: Ok, why the secret conversation?
Sean: Listen, you know I trust you, more than anything else in the world, but given the shit with Nick. I don't know how I feel about you teaching at Degrassi still.
Emma: Why?
Sean: What if he gets his job back, babe. What if he keeps hitting on you
Emma: If he gets his job back, and continues to harass me, I will deal with it Sean. If I feel like it's too much, I promise I'll call you.
Sean: I don't trust him, Emma
Emma: You think I do?
Sean: Have you heard anything about the meeting yet?
Emma peaks in the living room and sees Tracker playing with Rose as Rose smiles and laughs
Emma: No, I haven't heard anything yet.
Sean: I can tell, your getting worried too.
Emma: Yes and no
Sean comes up behind Emma rubbing her shoulders, looking in the living room at Tracker and Rose
Sean: Whatever happens, we will get through it together.
Emma: I can't believe how fast our little girl is growing up. How is my baby already 7 months old
Sean: Time needs to slow down, before you know it, She'll be a year old
Meanwhile back at Manny's, Manny's laying in bed as Chester takes care of her
Chester: How are you feeling baby?
Chester said as he brings her some soup and crackers
Manny: Thank you babe. I feel like-
Manny places her hand over her mouth, jumps out of bed and into the bathroom
Chester: Babe? Are you ok?
Manny: I'll be out in a minute
A couple minutes later, he hears the toilet flush, and the sink turn on
Manny: I'm so exhausted now
Chester: Manny, are you sure you're, ok?
Manny: Baby, do me a favor, go to the drug store up the road, get like 3 or 4 pregnancy tests
Chester: Do you think you might be pregnant?
Manny: I don't know.
Chester kisses Manny's forehead as he leaves to go to the drug store. He comes back home a short time later
Chester: Manny?
Chester sets his keys down on the counter and goes in the bedroom and sees Manny sleeping peacefully
Chester (softly): Baby, wake up
Manny groans as she starts to wake up
Chester: I got the tests
Chester hands the tests to Manny as he kisses her
Manny (groans): Thank you, my love. I have to pee anyway
Manny gets out of bed, goes in the bathroom, and takes the pregnancy tests, a couple minutes she comes out of the bathroom
Chester: Well?
Manny: I don't know yet. Chester, I'm scared, what if I am? What if I miscarry again?
Chester: We'll cross that bridge, if we come to it, honey.
Manny: I don't want to get pregnant just to lose this baby again
Chester: Just relax babe.
The timer goes off
Manny: Ok, the moment of truth
Manny goes in the bathroom and gets the tests of the counter
Manny: Babe!
Chester: What is it?
Chester comes in the bathroom and looks at the tests
Chester: You're? -
Manny: We did it baby!
Chester smiles as he picks Manny up and spins her in his arms
Chester: You're pregnant, Manny this is the best news ever.
Manny: I want to wait until after 12 weeks until we tell people
Chester: I agree
Manny: I'm scared, Chester.
Chester: It's ok. I'm right here
Manny picks up her phone and calls Emma
Chester: Who you calling?
Manny: Emma, I want to go to her OB.
Chester: But I thought we said-
Manny: Hey, Em. Can you send me the number to your OB? Mine's no longer working where I go, and I don't like the other doctors
Emma: Yea, sure. Is everything ok?
Manny: Yea, Yea just going for a check-up
Emma: Ok, I'll text it to you
Manny: Ok, thanks Em
Manny hangs up
Chester: This baby will be happy and healthy. I just know it.
Manny: I hope you're right. I don't think I can mentally and emotionally handle another miscarriage
Chester: Manny, What happens, I promise I'm right here by your side.
Manny: I don't know what I'd do without you during this, you know that?
Chester softly smiles as he sweeps Manny's hair behind her ears
Chester: Why don't you call and make your doctor appointment while I make us dinner
Chester said as he kisses Manny's forehead. Chester goes in the kitchen to start dinner as Manny calls the doctor. A few minutes later, she hangs up with the doctor
Manny: Doctor appointment is set, I need you with me for this appointment, I don't think I could handle bad news by myself, if there is any
Chester: I promise, I will be there, and there won't be any bad news. Something tells me, everything is going to be ok.
Chester: Dinner's done sweetheart
Chester gets 2 plates out of the cabinet as Manny gets the silverware out of the drawer
Chester: Here baby
Chester gives Manny her plate then plates his dinner and heads over to the table with Manny
Manny: How's your mom doing, babe?
Chester: She's doing good. She's missing my dad of course but she's good
Manny: We need to make a trip up to see her soon.
Chester: Let's take a surprise trip out there this weekend.
Manny: We can go after the baby appointment.
They finish dinner together, Manny clears the plates off the table and cleans up
Chester: Manny, I would of gotten it
Manny: It's ok, I got it
Manny's phone begins ringing
Manny: Will you get that, babe?
Chester: Yea
Chester looks at her phone
Chester: It's Tommy
Manny: Go ahead and answer it
Chester: Hello?
Tommy: Chester? Why are you answering Manny's phone?
Chester: We just finished Dinner, she's in the kitchen cleaning up
Tommy: Ah, Tell her I called
Chester: Hey, since I have you, you got any studio time free this week?
Tommy: I have some tomorrow morning, why?
Chester: I wrote a song about how I almost lost Manny when we had that fight
Tommy: You want to record it for her?
Chester: Yea
Tommy: Dude can you even sing?
Tommy says laughing
Chester: I guess were gonna find out.
Tommy: alright man, I'll see you in the morning.
Chester: Sounds good, thanks Tommy
Tommy: You got it. I'll see tomorrow
Tommy hangs up
Manny: What'd Tommy want?
Chester: He just said to tell you he called, but I am going in tomorrow morning-
Manny gives him a disappointment look
Chester: I'll be out in time for the appointment honey. I'm going in to record the song I wrote for you
Manny: You better be out of there in time for the appointment, or you'll be sleeping solo
Chester scoops Manny into his arms
Chester: I promise, I will be there. Nothing will keep me from this appointment
Manny yawns
Chester: How about we snuggle on the couch, and watch some movies
Manny smiles
Manny: Sounds like a perfect way to end the night
They enjoy each other's company watching movies, snuggled on the couch together as Chester runs his finger through her hair as she lays in his arms, she begins to fall asleep on the couch with him
Middle of the night, Manny startles awake, waking Chester in the process
Chester: What's wrong? Are you ok?
Manny: Yea, I'm ok. The thunder startled me
Chester: I'm sorry honey
Chester said as he kisses Manny's shoulder
Manny: oh god
Manny places her hand over her mouth and runs to the bathroom
Chester: Are you sure you're, ok?
Another couple minutes later, Chester hears the toilet flush and the sink turn on
Manny: I'll be fine. It's just morning sickness
Chester: Come on honey, let's get you to bed
Manny: Thank you, Chester
Chester: For what, Manny?
Manny: For being so loving and caring, so sweet and thoughtful.
Chester: I love you, Manny. There's nothing I wouldn't do for you. You know this
Chester takes Manny by the hand as he leads her upstairs to their bedroom
Manny: You always take such good care of me
Chester: You always take care of me too, babe. It's what people who love each other do
As they reach the top of the stairs, Manny grabs her abdomen and begins to fall, Chester breaks her fall and catches her in his arms
Chester: Babe!
Manny: I'm fine, I'm fine.
Chester: Are you in pain?
Manny: Babe, I'm fine, I promise
Chester: No, you're not. Let me take you to the hospital
Manny places her hand against the wall as Chester leads her by the other hand
Manny: We have an appointment in the afternoon, I'll bring it up then. I'm ok. I love you for worrying but I'm ok, I promise
Chester: I'm going to text tommy and tell him I'm not going to come in, in the morning.
Manny makes her way into the bed
Manny: Baby, go to the studio in the morning, it's ok
Chester gets in bed next to Manny, and pulls her close to him, as she lays her head on his chest, while he runs his fingers through her hair
Manny (softly): I promise, we will be ok
Manny falls back asleep in Chester's arms. Several hours later, Chester wakes up first, then a short time later, Manny begins to wake up.
Chester: Morning babe, how do you feel?
Manny: I feel good, for the moment
Chester smiles
Chester: You scared me when you started to fall earlier
Manny: Well, It's a good thing I knew you'd be there to catch me
Manny said softly
Chester: Manny, I'm serious. Last time you had a fall like that, not even a week later, you miscarried
Manny buries herself in Chester's arms
Manny: You know what a painful memory that is for me.
Chester: I know, but I was worried you were going to miscarry again when you started to fall
Manny: Go get your handsome butt at the studio, remember 1:00. Be there or sleep alone and face the rath of your pregnant wife
Manny softly chuckles
Chester: I love you, so much.
Manny: I love you too honey. I'll see you at the appointment
Chester gets up, gets ready to head to the studio, he gives Manny a quick kiss
Chester: I'll see you later, beautiful
Chester heads downstairs and out the door, a short time later, he arrives at the studio
Chester: Hey Tommy
Tommy: How was the honeymoon?
Chester: Dude, you hooked us up, seriously. Thank you. That place was beautiful
Tommy: Good, I'm glad.
Chester: Yea, we had a great time
Tommy: Good. So, let's get started with this song, shall we?
Chester: Yea, cause I have to be out of here by 12:30 or Manny's gonna kill me
Tommy: Get your ass in the booth then, Johnson
Chester steps in the recording booth, the music begins playing
Chester: I can't take the rain on the roof of this empty house, lost inside my head, I was blind, drowning in my thoughts. What hurt the most, was watching you walk away, not knowing what could've been the time of our lives. It was hard to deal with the pain of losing you everywhere I went, when all I see is, you.
Baby, it just took one look at you, for me know I was falling in love, I would sell my soul just to see your face, I would've broke my bones to heal your pain. I'm sorry for the way I hurt you, making you walk away. I would've done anything to have you have you here again. You're my everything, I look into the future and all I see is you
Chester finishes the song
Tommy: Wow, I had no idea you could sing like that man.
Chester looks at his phone and sees its 12:35
Chester: Crap, I got to go. Thanks, Tommy for everything
Chester leaves a short time later, he meets Manny at the doctor's
Doctor: Is this your first pregnancy
Manny: No, it's our second. I miscarried our first one at 12 weeks. That doctor told me I couldn't get pregnant, that I couldn't have kids, due to complications from an abortion I had as a teen
Doctor: Well, I'm happy to tell you-
Chester walks in the exam room
Manny: You made it!
Chester kisses Manny
Chester: Of course, I did
Chester said as he holds Manny's hand
Doctor: Well, I'm happy to tell you this, but your previous doctor was wrong
The doctor said as she places the ultrasound wand on Manny's stomach, as Chester and Manny hear the baby's heart beat for the first time
Doctor: You definitely are pregnant
Manny looks at Chester as tears of Joy stream down her face as Chester squeezes her hand, smiles and kisses her forehead
Chester: Will she be able to carry the pregnancy to full term?
The doctor nods as she places the ultrasound wand back
Doctor: Yes, but she does have a risk of going into early labor. Other than that, I see no reason why your baby will be perfectly healthy.
Manny: This is so amazing. How far along am I?
Doctor: 6 weeks
Manny (to Chester): Our honeymoon
Chester: I told you, I would make you a mother
The doctor smiles
Chester: Before I forget, Manny had a pain in her abdomen last night and she almost fell down the stairs.
Doctor: Oh my
Manny: He's worried because last time I was pregnant and fell, I miscarried a week later
Doctor: That's certainly understandable. I'll try to run a couple tests just to make sure you have no complications
Chester: Thank you
The doctor smiles as she exits the room
Manny: Let's tell your mom the good news. Just her
Chester: Are you sure, babe? I thought we agreed to wait until after 12 weeks?
Manny: I'm sure your mom would love some exciting news, her first grandbaby
Chester smiles
Chester: Our rainbow baby
Chester said as he places his hand on Manny's stomach
Manny: Words can't begin to describe how happy I am that we may finally get to start our family
Chester: Not may, we are starting our family
Chester said as he kisses Manny, A couple minutes later, the doctor comes in
Doctor: So far your baby appears to be healthy, though it's still too early in the pregnancy to run all the tests I'd like, so we'll set up your next appointment for 4 weeks from now. By then we'll be able to do the blood test and a genetic test
Manny: Sounds good, thank you
The Doctor smiles
Doctor: See you in 4 weeks
The doctor leaves, Manny and Chester leave a few minutes later and head out to Chester's mom's
Chester: I'm glad you thought of this idea babe
Manny: It'll be good to see, I know she'll be happy
3 hours into the drive to Chester's mom's house, Chester reaches over and places his hand on Manny's leg and smiles at her
Manny: I don't care what we have, I just want peanut to be healthy
Chester: I'm excited to tell mom the good news
Another 45 minutes later, Chester picks up his phone and dials his mom's number
Chester: I'm going to call mom and see what she's doing
Manny: Are you telling her we're coming?
Chester shakes his head no
Mom: Hello?
Chester: Hey mom
Mom: I was just thinking about you and Manny, How are you doing, honey?
Chester: We're doing good. What are you doing?
Mom: I'm just sitting in my chair, watching my show
They pull into Chester's mom's driveway and quietly get out of the car
Chester: Have you talk to Chuck or Chad lately?
Mom: I talk to Chuck a couple days ago, I haven't heard from your younger brother in a couple weeks though.
Chester: Did Chuck tell you the good news?
Chester looks at Manny with a smile as they approach her front porch
Mom: No, What news Honey?
Chester and Manny knock on her front door
Mom: Hang on Son, someone is at the front door
Chester's mom said as she gets up to open the door
Chester: It isn't your boyfriend is it?
Mom: Oh, Chester, you know I don't have one of those
Chester's mom opens the door and sees Chester and Manny in the doorway
Manny: Surprise!
Chester: How about a visit from your favorite son and daughter in law
Chester said with a smile as he gives his mom a long loving hug as they walk in the house
Mom: Boy, you guys pulled a fast one on me.
Manny smiles as she hugs her mother in law
Manny: It was my idea. I thought it'd be good for us to get away and spend some time with you
Mom: Awe, you guys are so sweet. You kids want something to drink? I'll make you something to eat
Chester looks at Manny with a smile
Chester: Actually, we have a secret to tell you, mom
Mom: Oh?
Chester: Come sit down
Chester's mom takes a seat in the kitchen as Manny places her hands over Chester's hands
Manny (to Chester): Do you want to tell her?
Chester (to Manny): Do you want me to? I mean I thought you were going to
Mom: Tell me what?
Manny: We're pregnant!
Mom: You're pregnant? I'm gonna be a grandma?
Chester: We're 6 weeks.
Mom: Oh goodness, I'm so happy for you both
Chester: No one knows but you, mom. We plan on telling everyone after Manny's 14 weeks.
Manny: We just want to make sure there's no complications
Chester's mom gives Manny a hug
Mom: Better safe than sorry
Chester takes his mom's hand
Chester: If the baby's a boy, we were thinking about naming him after Dad
Chester's mom's eyes begins to fill with tears
Mom: Honey, your dad would be so happy if he was here.
Chester: Not a day that goes by, I don't think about him
Mom: Me too, honey. I miss your dad, more than you know
Manny places her hand on Chester's back and softly rubs his back
Manny: I'll give you guys some time together; I'm going to see if our rental house from last time is available.
Mom: How long are you planning on staying?
Chester: A couple days
Mom: You guys are staying here, I insist
Manny: Are you sure it's not going to be an issue, mom?
Mom: Not at all!
Manny: Then I'll get the bags out of the car and take them to the guest room
Manny said as she kisses the top of Chester's head as she walk out the door to get their bags out of the car
Mom: Chester, I'm so proud of you. You've come so far in the last few years, before your dad got sick, he told me how proud he was of all 3 of his boys, but most importantly, he was most proud of you
Chester's mom said as she wiped a tear from her eye
Chester: You know, I worry about you being out here by yourself
Chester's mom gets up and goes in her bedroom and gets a small urn and brings it in the kitchen
Mom: It's your dads ashes. He always told me, when he dies, he wants his ashes to be spread between you boys and myself
Chester: I can't believe it's going to be a year soon.
Chester said as a tear began to roll down his cheek as Manny walks in the door with their luggage, Chester gets up and helps Manny
Manny: I'm ok, Chester.
Chester: I got them baby.
Chester takes their luggage from Manny
Chester: Go enjoy some time with my mom, honey
Chester gives Manny a quick kiss as he heads upstairs and Manny goes in the kitchen
Manny: Hey mom
Mom: Manny, I'm so happy Chester has you.
Manny: Me too, You and Dad raised him into this wonderful young man.
Mom: That was all his Daddy's work. His father was the one who taught him how to treat the woman he'd spend the rest of his life with like a queen.
Manny: Well, he definitely does. I never thought I would find a love like ours, but I'm so incredibly happy I did.
Mom: I'm so happy he found you after thar god awful Bianca girl he was with.
Manny: Chester didn't tell you, did he?
Mom: Tell me, what?
Manny: Bianca's dead, she died in jail
Mom: Well, I never liked her anyway, especially when she was with Chester. She was awful to him
Manny: Chuck called us on our way home from our honeymoon, we had to identify her body
Mom: Oh dear
Chester comes downstairs and sits with his mom and Manny
Chester: How are my 2 favorite ladies?
Chester's mom and Manny smile as they continue chatting together in the kitchen, laughing and enjoy each other's company
