Tw, mentions of miscarriage
"Be careful, oh God!"
"Jesus Gerard, i'm fine!"
It was no question that Gerard cared so much for Mikey, he was his baby brother after all. The Way brothers had been inseparable from the day Gerard held him, and now Mikey was expecting his own child. Gerard was so excited, probably more than Ray and Mikey combined.
"You shouldn't be walking up and down the stairs so often, Mikey. You need to rest your poor feet. Maybe i can massage your back for you."
Mikey was in no position to complain, his back killed him, "Go ahead."
The reason Gerard was so clingy was because he couldn't have his own kid. He and Frank had come to terms with it though, and decided they would adopt. Gerard just wanted to make sure Mikeys pregnancy went well, that he wouldn't have to experience what he went through.
That night would forever haunt Gerard. The band were on stage, Gerard was around 23 weeks pregnant after years of trying. They were finally getting what the wanted. That was until Gerard fell. He fell off of the stage, his lower body immediately becoming soaked with blood.
The moment it happened, security took him backstage where premature labor began. He was alone with a medic and his husband, Ray and Mikey could just hear the screaming from Gerard. He screamed at Frank, countlessly apologising. He screamed in pain. He was mostly screaming at the baby, telling it he was so sorry.
"Hows my little niece?" He grinned, as he began to put lotion on his hands to massage Mikeys back.
"I think she wants to kick her way out."
"Uncle Gees soccer player. Or a gymnast! You know i'll be taking you for gymnastics lessons."
"Oh shush. You wouldn't want her to go to gymnastics, you'd be scared she'd get hurt."
Mikey was more than happy to let Gerard be as helpful as he was. With Ray rushing around to get ready for the baby, Mikey hardly being able to do much anymore, Gerard was perfect to help with small tasks. Mikey didn't know what it was like to lose a baby, but there were times he'd hear Gerard sobbing in his hotel room, cursing himself for preforming when everyone told him to stop. Mikey was considerate, Gerard was just excited to meet his niece.
"Frank is gonna be the cool uncle. You'll be the one panicking when he's teaching her things she might get hurt at." Mikey giggled.
"I would not!" Mikey groaned a little, making Gerard immediately stop what he was doing. "Did i hurt you?"
"She always kicks when you talk. She really likes your voice."
"Should i be quieter?"
"No, its okay. I missed being able to talk, just the two of us. Its rare it happens anymore. I miss having my big brother."
"Do you think i'm being weird?"
Mikey turned his head to face his older brother. That was something that had been on Gerards mind for a while. He constantly told Frank he felt weird and creepy when he was with Mikey. Whether it was tagging along when he went baby clothes shopping or singing his niece to sleep just so Mikey could rest. He felt invasive of the Toros, especially when they were expecting their first child.
"No Gerard! I love having you here! Why? Did Ray say something?"
"No. Rays fine with me here. I just feel like i'm being weird. Y'know...you're my brother, don't you think its weird i'm always massaging your back or your feet or touching your belly? Its hard to explain but...i feel like im intruding. This is your big moment, you're having a baby...and i'm just spoiling it. All because i couldn't take a doctors advice.."
"What happened that night was no ones fault. You were careful, but accidents still happen. You can't blame yourself. I don't think you're intruding or being weird. You're the only one who can get her to stop kicking, you're great at giving me massages too. I get it Gerard, but you don't need to worry. After what you went through, i couldn't care less if this makes you happy. I only care that you're happy. You'll be the worlds best uncle to Grace."
"What about that time i even kissed it? God, why did i do that?"
"Gerard, i have fans kissing my baby bump. I think i can let it slide. I think its sweet that you want a big part in her life. She clearly likes you already, shes always active when you're here."
Gerard continued to massage the knots in Mikeys back. His poor baby brother was so sore all of the time, it made Gerard sad when Mikey was in pain. Gerard was one of the only people who could soothe her to sleep.
Mikey decided to take a break from the band to focus on himself and his daughter. No more shows or music while he was pregnant, but he would do it every so often to get back into the swing of it. He didn't want to just quit because he had a baby. He loved being in MCR and he wouldn't quit on his brother. The fans were excited to see his girl, everyone's bet was on her having Rays hair.
Mikey could just imagine his husband and their daughter playing with each others hair, Ray would teach her how to style it every day. She would run into Mikeys arms and call him mommy. They thought having Mikey as the mom made more sense, since he was the one carrying her. Gerard always called him Mama Mikey as a joke and after a while, it stuck with him.
Mikey ended up falling asleep with Gerard right next to him. His pregnancy made him so tired all of the time and all he wanted to do was sleep. That was a good thing, though, he was getting the rest he needed for the baby. He would read from a pregnancy book with Gerard, and Gerard made sure he was doing absolutely everything to help the baby grow healthy.
Gerards hand moved freely from his side and onto Mikeys baby bump. Though she was quite calm, he felt her moving around a little. Mikey was coming towards the end of his pregnancy and soon his little one was going to be welcomed into the world. He told Gerard that he was allowed to be in the room. Gerard really wanted to be there to see his niece the moment she was born. He wanted to record and capture the couple as their first baby was born.
"Hi Grace.." Gerard whispered. "Its uncle Gee. Mama's sleeping, okay? No perking up, don't start getting super active all of a sudden. I hope one day i can give you a cousin. You would've had one if i wasn't being silly. Thats why we listen to rules, and you are going to obey everything your mommy and daddy tell you, or me and you will have to have a chat, okay? Your mama is excited to meet you, i really want to hold you. Just a couple more weeks. Stop making your poor mom wake up in the middle of the night, okay? I love you Grace."
Mikey lifted his head up, smiling at his big brother, "You're gonna the worlds best uncle."
