Me Without You

I had just been poked, prodded, punctured and scanned for an hour. To add another joy on top of that, I had two best friends arguing in the hallway on how to deal with this in terms of the media and the fans.
“Yep, I’m afraid I was right.” Grace smiled apologetically on her entrance to her clinic room. “Bi-paternal.” I sighed and blew out a gust of air.
“Shit.” I emphasised the ‘t’ as Grace sat down next to me on the bed.
“The test went fine and nothing went wrong, so that’s a bonus. The twins are perfectly healthy. I can even tell you which twin is whose and what sex it is if you would like?” I hesitated for a moment and then jumped down from the bed to call the guys back inside. They were still arguing.
“Grace wants to know if you want to find out the sex.” I smiled weakly, confirming the test results to the band mates. Alex shrugged and Jack nodded eagerly.
“I need to know whether to prepare for Football or Ballet.” He laughed, trying desperately to lighten the mood. Grace looked at me for approval and I nodded as she flipped open her clipboard.
“Mr. Barakat, you are having a boy.” Jack practically squealed with excitement before attacking me with kisses. “And Mr. Gaskarth.” I pulled away so I could hear the result of my second child. “You’re having a daughter.” Alex beamed and pulled me into a hug and I couldn’t stop smiling. One of each. It would have been swell if they could have had matching patronage but hey, sometimes life deals you a strange card. “I’ll see you back in four weeks for your next check-up, Jasey. Call me if you have any questions.” We all waved goodbye as we left and piled into Alex’s car.
“Shit, I can’t believe I’m going to be a dad.” Alex nervously laughed as he headed back to Jack and I’s.
“I can’t believe I’m going to be your daughter’s step-dad.” Jack pointed out and Alex slammed on the breaks. I stared gaping at Jack who seemed to be the only person who had thought of that.
“Oh wow.” Alex whispered as he collected himself and started driving again. “That is so weird.”
“Extremely weird.” Jack confirmed.
“This is officially the weirdest things to ever happen to me.” I huffed as we pulled up on the driveway.
“Yeah, we definetly have some issues to work out.” Jack chuckled as he made our way inside.
“It won’t be that difficult.” Alex shrugged as I unlocked the door. “You guys and I can do a week on and a week off with my baby girl once she’s old enough.”
“What about tour? You won’t always be back.” I pointed out, shutting the door behind the boys and slipping my shoes off.
“We’ll figure it out on a case by case basis of when I’m home.” He shrugged. “We’ll all be home more now anyway because of the kids.” Jack wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed my forehead.
“If he’s not in the Ravens by the time he’s twenty-five I’m afraid I’ll have to disown him.”
“Alfie can do what he damn well pleases!” I giggled, giving Jack a light punch on the shoulder.
“Alfie?” Alex raised an eyebrow at me. “You already decided on names?”
“Well, only the boy was definite, which I suppose is entirely convenient. We were still tossing up girl names. It’s up to you now anyway.” I smiled at him, trying to make the whole deal a tiny bit more comfortable for everyone.
“We can chat about it later. I don’t think it’s that big of a deal.” He said nonchalantly, flicking himself down on the couch, his legs dangling over the arm. “Besides, we have time.”
“True, but I don’t like referring to her as… well, her. It seems too impersonal.” I complained gently and I could feel Alex rolling his eyes.
“Well then find a nickname.” He sounded as if it was the most obvious thing in the world, which, it sort of was. “Like Lola Rabbit. Or Minnie Mouse.” Alex laughed at his stupid suggestions.
“Peanut, Jelly Bean, Dora, the little girl from Johnny Bravo…”
“Shut up, Barakat.” I threatened as Jack took the piss. “For now she shall be Squeak, as in Pip Squeak, and that is final.” I commanded as I headed off to find food. I was so hungry.
“Don’t get fat!” Alex called after me and I flipped him off even thought I knew he couldn’t see me. “I can tell what you just did. Rude.” I smiled to myself and pulled out a granola bar.
“Fuck you, Gaskarth.” I mumbled with a full mouth.
“Hey, one of your children will be carrying that name. Don’t you use it paired with profanity.” Alex tried to be serious but cracked by the last words.
“Oh, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck you, Alexander William Gaskarth.” I cursed as I threw a pillow at his head.

Notes

Just a little summin'.
You seem to have taken that twist... well.
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