Me Without You

“I’ll miss you.” Jack said between goodbye kisses. “Call me when you land so I know you’re safe.” I nodded and he kneeled down so he could address me stomach. That was the first time either of us had really addressed the child growing inside me. I hadn’t got a bump quite yet so it didn’t seem all that real. “Be good for mommy. I love you.” I couldn’t help but grin as he ran his hand over the tiny bump. My flight was called over the speakers and I said a final goodbye to Jack before running to my gate.

“Chica!” Vic called as I exited the arrivals gate. I let myself get scooped up in a hug by my big brother and breathed in the Californian air.
“Fuck, I’ve missed San Diego.” I smiled as I climbed into the passenger seat of his car.
“San Diego’s missed you.” Vic laughed. “Everyone’s been round asking where you are. We’ve had to break the news to them all.”
“You told them I was pregnant?” I frowned at Vic. That was my news.
“No, no. Just about Jack. We figured you’d want to tell mom and dad that they’re finally going to be grandparents.” I stopped smiling at that point. Oh god, I had to tell Vivian and Victor. “Hey, don’t worry. They’ll be fine.” I nodded hesitantly and we rode the rest of the way to the Fuentes house in a perfectly comfortable silence. We climbed out of the car and I beamed at the sight of the old house I had come to love.
“Now this, this is home.” I smiled as Vic grabbed my hand and led me inside. “Mamá, Papá, estoy en casa!” I yelled running into the kitchen and straight into Mike’s arms.
“Hey! Como estas pequeña?” He smiled, squeezing me in his arms.
“I’m great, now!” He set me down on my feet and gave me a concerned look.
“Now? Is everything okay?” I rolled my eyes and punched his shoulder as Vivian appeared in the room.
“Mamá!” I grabbed the small Mexican woman and wrapped her my arms. “I’ve missed you!” Viv laughed and untangles herself from me so she could hold me at arm’s length and look at me. Her eyes hovered over my stomach and she smiled.
“I see my boys kept you fed on tour.” She laughed, and I looked at Mike, eyes wide, slightly offended.
“I am not fat!” I squeaked in my defence.
“Then tell me, Niña.” Her eyes bore into your soul and saw everything. Frankly, it was scary. I shot a look to Vic who just shrugged and shared a laugh with Mike.
“Uh, I’m pregnant.” I phrased it more as a question than a statement and Viv smiled and nodded and went about getting things out of the kitchen cupboards, not the least bit surprised.
“Thank you for telling me. How far are you?” I muttered that I was almost six weeks and she gaped at me. “You cannot be that big for six weeks, Jasey. You’re huge.”
“I am not huge. And it’s only a slight bump.” I grumbled, taking a seat next to Vic. I didn’t like the fact that I was starting to show already.
“You shouldn’t really be seeing anything. Are you sure you’re only six weeks?” Viv speculated while throwing various pans on the fryer.
“I’m positive.” I assured her as Mike hung his arms over my shoulders and leaned his chin on the top of my head.
“Maybe its twins.” Victor mocked from his stool at the breakfast bar. I gaped at my adoptive father and Mike burst out laughing. I slumped against Mike and ran a hand through my hair. No. Twins? Jesus, that would be a lot of work. I pulled my phone out of my pocket and pulled up Doctor Grace’s number.

To: Grace (Doc)
Hey, Grace. It’s Jasey. How early can we tell exactly how many babies are making me fat?

Notes

Okay so I know its a shorter chapter than usual but I NEEDED to post something for
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