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46: The First Ultrasound

A few weeks later...

Brook's pov:

I was getting my first ultrasound and I wasn't surprised when Arvin said he couldn't make it. We decided to get back together because it would be better for the baby and us but we've been fighting a lot lately. I blame my mood swings but he hasn't been the nicest guy either. He said he had to be somewhere to be for work. I wouldn't be surprised if he were with some girl. I wasn't even sad, just annoyed. I stormed into the living room and saw Hailey and Jack cuddling. Their eyes widened. "Woah! What happened!?" Jack exclaimed. "Guess who's missing his own fucking baby's first ultrasound!?" I said and Hailey shook her head. "SERIOUSLY?" I nodded my head. "What a jerk." She said. "I can't believe him.. At least Daniel's coming!" I smile at Jack's words. Daniel and I have become really close friends in the last month. He's been such a sweetheart trying to help me and take care of me. Some nights where I was home alone, he would come and take care of me. It's like we were never apart. "Yeah.." I looked down at my belly and smiled a little. My baby bump was way more noticeable now. "Brook off topic but.. your baby bump looks so fucking cute!" I did a little spin and they both laughed a little. "Thank you, thank you." I smiled at them. "The appointment is at 2:30 so be ready by then." I said and walked upstairs. "Okay!"

A few hours later...

Daniel arrived not too long ago and we were about to leave. "You got everything?" He asked and I nodded. I closed the door behind me and I turned around to leave but Daniel and I made eye contact. We looked into each other's eyes and just stood there frozen in our tracks. My heart stopped. I could get lost. My stomach not only had a baby but also butterflies. Why do I do this? We're both in a relationship. I was happy with Arvin.. right? "YOU TWO GOING TO STAND THERE ALL DAY OR ACTUALLY JOIN US!?" Jack yelled peeking his head out of the car window. I cleared my throat breaking the eye contact and Daniel laughed a little. "SHUT UP, WE'RE COMING!" Daniel yelled back we walked over to the car. I got into the passenger seat and Daniel got in the drivers. It felt like the old times when we used to go on late-night drives together. No. Brook stop. He started driving and I started feeling car sick. This never happened before. It was definitely the baby. "You okay Brook? You look a little green." Daniel asked. "Yeah... Just getting a little car sick." I closed my eyes trying to get less sick. "Here... take this." He took a water bottle. I took a few small sips and took a deep breath. "Thanks." I said and he smiled. "Did that help?" Jack sounded concerned. I closed my eyes again. "Yeah, it did." Daniel continued driving and I thought about Arvin. I didn't know where our relationship was going. I didn't even know if I still loved him. I also couldn't stop thinking about Daniel's eyes... his smile... his laugh. I had just started to drift off when I felt the car park. I sighed and got up. "Let's do this." Hailey smiled and we got out of the car. Hailey rushed to my side and she grabbed my arm. "You know I can walk, right?" I laughed a little. Hailey only meant to be nice but ever since I got pregnant she's been very... mother-y. I think it's hilarious because she calls me a mother. "I know but... I just don't.. want... you to fall." She paused in between words. I shook my head a little. "You hear how crazy that sounds.. right?" She looked down in embarrassment and we all laughed a little. "This is why I love you." Jack said and he put his arm around her. I saw Hailey blush from the corner of my eye and smiled. We walked into the hospital and after speaking to the lady at the front desk we were in a waiting room. As soon as I sat down I couldn't help but think Arvin should be here. If he's missing something small like this, what else would he miss? Was he really a capable father? Did I want him around this baby? My baby? I didn't notice but my hands started shaking a little. I was getting anxious again. I felt Daniel grab my hand. He looked at me in my eyes and smiled. Almost as if he were telling me everything was going to be okay. I took a deep breath and smiled back. A nurse walked into the room with a clipboard. "Brooklyn Miller?" "That's me!" I half smiled and got up alone. "You sure you want to come alone?" The nurse asked and I frowned a little. "Daniel should go!" Hailey said and my eyes widened a bit. I'm honestly surprised she didn't jump to the offer. "I don't mind." He said and I smiled. He got up and we both walked out of the waiting room. "I'm so sorry for dragging you into this." "You're not. I want to be here. Especially since Arvin is too much of an asshole to show up." I laughed a little. We went into the room and the doctor laid me down on the bed.

A little while later the doctor was finished looking at the baby. It was too early to see the gender but it was happy and healthy and everything looked great. I got a little emotional. Daniel was by my side the whole time. "That's so crazy." Daniel said and I chuckled. "I know... it just all seems so real now." I smiled and he nodded. "You want to hear the heartbeat?" The nurse asked and my eyes widened a bit. "Isn't it too early for that?" I said a little excited. "Nope." I smiled widely and nodded. "I'll be right back." The doctor left and I looked at Daniel. "Holy shit, this is actually happening," I said and we both laughed a little. The doctor came back and gave us something to listen to the heartbeat. My breathing hitched up a bit. "Oh my God, why is it so fast!? Is it supposed to be fast!? Is my baby oka-" "The fast pace is perfectly normal. You have nothing to worry about." I took a deep breath and nodded. The doctor laughed a little and so did I. I listened to it and started to tear up. "Wow.." Daniel smiled and wiped my tears away. "You two are a beautiful couple." The doctor said and both of our eyes widened. "Oh we're not-" "I'm not-" "We're not together." We said at the same time and laughed a little. "Could've fooled me." The doctor disconnected the audio and the heartbeat stopped. "I'll be right back." I sighed and rubbed my belly a bit. "This isn't right. Arvin should be here." Daniel frowned a little. "If he cared enough he would be." He shook his head. "I know but it's not fair. He needs to man up." I got emotional again. Stupid hormones. I hated to admit it but he was right. Arvin was a jerk sometimes. But I needed him... right? Tears started to go down my face. "Oh sorry I didn't mean to-" "No you're right... and that's what scares me. What if he's not a good father... what if he neglects both of us... Daniel, what if he hits me again after the baby's born?" I looked at him and he hugged me. "Shh.. don't worry. I won't let him." He stroked my hair and calmed me down. The doctor came back and gave me a picture of the baby. My face softened. The first baby picture. "It's perfect." I smiled widely. "You guys can leave whenever." The doctor walked out and not long after we did too. We walked into the waiting room where Hailey and Jack were. "So?!" Without saying anything I gave her the picture and both of their faces softened. "AWWWW!" "I KNOW!" We all laughed a little. "Brook, the baby is adorable." "Thank's Jack." I saw Daniel smile from the corner of my eye and it gave me butterflies once again. Stop Brook. You can't fall for him. You're not... right?

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