"For the flipping millionth time, I'm not sick!"
As if on cue, Ashley 'Spinelli' now Ashley 'Spinelli' Blumberg had once again dunked her head inside the toilet and vomited. Standing behind her was her childhood pal...now husband Mikey, who could only cringe at the sight of the sight of her puking her guts out.
"But..."
"If you say differ like you did a few seconds ago, you're being kicked out mister!" Spinelli snapped.
Spinelli for the fourth time had turned back to the toilet and the vomiting continued. Mikey continued watching on in concern, but didn't move to help or say anything else. He knew he'd be in the doghouse for sure if he did something like that. Nobody messed with Spinelli as a kid, and nobody messed with her as an adult. But it didn't pain Mikey any less to see Spinelli so miserable.
Spinelli coughed and finally flushed the toilet. She began to stand up, her legs wobbly. Mikey moved to steady her, but then she glared and snarled at him, causing him to nervously smile and back up to where he was. Spinelli stood upright and then wiped the last of the vomit off her mouth.
"See? I'm okay now." Spinelli said, now looking confident.
Spinelli went over to the sink and splashed water on her face. When she looked up, she nearly jumped back at the sight of her reflection. Her eyes looked tired, and her skin was as white as a vampire's and small bits of vomit still remained on her mouth.
"Ugh. But Ilookawful." Spinelli said, scowling.
Mikey slowly moved behind Spinelli. She gritted her teeth and tensed. But then Mikey gently gripped her shoulders. Her body slowly relaxed and then she gave a look of defeat.
"You may be the toughest person ever...but it doesn't mean you can have your bad days too." Mikey said, softly.
Spinelli looked back up at her reflection.If I'm ever gonna be back to the old Spinelli, I need to find a way to deal with this crap. Spinelli thought. She then turned to Mikey and a look of determination crossed her face.
"I'm gonna beat this problem whatever it is. The Spinelli doesn't give up that easily."
"And neither does The Spinelli's overly cautious husband." Mikey added, winking.
Spinelli gave Mikey a look and then shook her head amicably and then kissed Mikey, then wrapped her arms around his large frame, so he could pull her closer. Spinelli frowned again.
"If any of those guy doctors lay a hand on me...!" Spinelli said, her voice rising.
"Why don't we try something first before an appointment?"
"Whatcha got in mind, Blumberg?" Spinelli asked, looking curious.
At the drug store, Mikey and Spinelli walked inside. Spinelli looked confused till Mikey gently tugged on her hand and she followed him to one of the aisles. They came to a stop and Mikey set his eyes on one item. Spinelli followed his gaze and her eyes widened in shock.
"Seriously?!" Spinelli asked, nearly aloud.
"Sweetie, it's just to make sure." Mikey said.
"I... I don't know..."
Mikey put his arm around Spinelli and then she turned to him. Mikey frowned in concern. In Spinelli's eyes...he could actually see...fear. But also...hopefulness.
"You want this to be true, don't you?"
"More than when we always wanted the best ball on the playground." Spinelli said, quietly.
Mikey turned to the said item and grabbed it. He faced Spinelli again and then gently placed the item in both her hands and then placed his own against her arms, then smiled a little.
"You'd make a great mom."
Spinelli also smiled a little then frowned then looked down at the items in her hands. A pregnancy test box. She looked back up at Mikey and then shook her head.
"Babe, you know what I'm like..."
"Hey. Stop that talk."
Mikey kissed Spinelli and then had cupped her face. He could see that hopeful glint in her orbs fading away. He then pressed their foreheads together.
"I know exactly what you're like. You're tough, independent, abrasive. But you're also smart, brave and loyal. You are Ashley Spinelli. You're you and will always be you. But it doesn't mean you'll love our baby and always protect it from harm, right?"
Spinelli still looked skeptical but then she looked down at the pregnancy test box and her smile returned. She looked back up at Mikey and then smirked and touched his cheek.
"Let anybody try and stop The Kid."
Mikey beamed and then kissed Spinelli, then they grabbed hands again and went over to the counter. Throughout the car ride home, the couple had anxious looks on their faces. The drive home now felt somehow longer.
Back at the house, Spinelli and Mikey had gone over to the bathroom door. Spinelli gave Mikey a thumbs up and he gave one back. Then Spinelli had gone inside and shut the door.
Mikey waited and waited in silence for hours. At one point, he was pacing at the door. Another hour, he was on the couch and looking at the clock worriedly. Yet another hour passed and he was back to pacing.
"It's ready!" Spinelli called out.
Mikey quickly turned just as Spinelli opened the door. She came out, frowning, not saying anything, not looking up. Mikey was panicking internally.
"Sweetheart...what does it say?" Mikey managed to stutter out.
"I don't know why you made me go through with this..."
Mikey frowned, then Spinelli looked up at him and smirked and showed him the test. Mikey's eyes widened.
"...I hate it when you're right, Blumberg." Spinelli joked.
The test said 'positive'. Mikey laughed and then he lifted Spinelli off her feet making her also laugh loudly. Mikey then kissed her passionately and they both fell on the sofa which made them laugh harder.
"And I hate it when you scare me like that." Mikey joked back, panting.
"It was just worth it to see the look on your face." Spinelli said, still smirking.
Mikey smiled lovingly at Spinelli and then gently brushed her cheek and pulled her down for another kiss. This time...softer...Mikey-like. When they pulled away, Spinelli rested her chin on top of Mikey's chest.
"These 9 months are gonna be hell. But so worth it." Spinelli said, chuckling.
"I'll make certain they're not." Mikey vowed.
"You'd better."
Spinelli laid her body against her husband's, and he continued holding her. They both fell asleep. Wondering what exact pros and cons did await them as they waited for their new addition.