Thrive - Side 2
The Best News Ever
Ten days have passed and nothing has changed, but at least Abby was doing well and she wasn’t having any problems, mentally physically or one’s related to her father. We are still on pregnancy watch and I cannot imagine what’s going on through her head; I know how much she wants to be a mother. Come two o’clock, I texted her like clockwork which is when she goes on her lunch break.
Hey baby.
Hey. Up for FaceTime?
Always.
“Hey. Why are you at home? Is everything okay?” I said as she smiled.
I was so concerned.
“Everything is perfect.”
“I don’t understand.”
“I woke up feeling like shit, so I called off work... I bought a couple pregnancy tests. I’m pregnant, Alex.”
I smiled and teared up.
“Really?”
“Really.”
She started tearing up and had to grab a tissue.
“Oh my God, Abby. That’s - that’s wonderful news.”
I wiped my eyes.
I’m gonna be a dad. Holy shit.
“It absolutely is. The best news I’ve ever gotten... well, we've ever gotten."
“How are you now? I know you want me there.”
“I’ll admit. I had a breakdown when I was in the middle of making lunch, but I quickly put myself back together and then I was fine.”
“I’m glad to hear you’re alright. I miss you even more now.”
I could not stop smiling.
“I miss you more than anything.”
“It’s killing me that I can’t be there for that first appointment.”
She paused for a moment too long and it caused me to worry.
“Abby?”
“It’s killing me, too. I’ll have Miranda with me, though.”
Tears streamed down her face; my heart was breaking seeing her cry.
“Abby.” I repeated.
She looked up at me.
“Please don’t cry. It pains me to see you this way.”
“It’s just gonna get worse. I’ll be a hormonal bitch.”
So?
“I can handle it. The both of us together have been through so much shit.”
“It’s gonna be chaos.”
“We handle chaos like pros.”
“You’re right.” she said, smiling again.
“I love you.”
“I love you, too.”
After another ten minutes, we hung up and I sat back against my chair contently. I could not wait to spread the news. I left the bus and ventured out to find my bandmates. Seeing that they weren’t outside, I walked into the venue in order to find them. I found Jack, of course, roaming the halls and approached him first.
“Hey.” I said.
“Hey, man. What’s up?”
“A lot. I uh… talked to Abby during her lunch break. Well, it was supposed to be her break. She was at home.”
“Is everything okay?”
“Everything’s great… amazing really. She’s pregnant, Jack.”
I was overcome with emotion.
“Congrats. I’m so happy for you two.” he said, hugging me.
I had to wipe my eyes again.
“Thanks. I wish I could’ve been there when she found out, but… yeah, it’s amazing.”
“You realize how close in age our kids are gonna be? That’s crazy!”
“Totally crazy. I’m glad Abby’s gonna have Miranda for the time I’m not gonna be there with her.” I said with a laugh.
“It’s a relief. They’re gonna need each other.”
“You can say that again.”
