Everything Happens For a Reason (Bradley Simpson)

Dads Advice

The boys have just finished their set. Austin Mahone was up next, but I wasn't very interested to be honest. I walked to Joe and he led the girls and I backstage to see the boys.
I smiled huge when I saw Brad.
"You did amazing!!" I smile and kiss him.
He laughs and picks me up and spins me around
"It was incredible out there!"
He laughs as the other boys nod.
I smile and place my hand on brads arm.
"I gotta get to my dads soon!"
I say wrapping my arms around his neck resting my head on his shoulder.
He nods "yeah I understand..." He smiles and kisses my nose.
I smile and wait a while longer before deciding to head to the hotel to get my things and then to my dads.
I frown and stand up looking at everyone.
"I think I'm gonna head back now." I say putting my jacket on.
Brad stands up immediately and hugs me
"I'll miss you" he whispers in my head.
"2 weeks" I say smiling. But internally dreading it because I would have to tell him then.
He smiles and kisses me. We exchange our I love yous and I say goodbye to the girls and the other guys. I walk outside and hail a cab, driving me to the hotel. I run inside and grab my stuff. Leaving the girls and guys a note saying I couldn't wait to see them again in 2 weeks. I rushed back down to the taxi driver who was waiting for me, to bring me to my next stop. Dad's house.
I eventually arrive to the familiar house and pay the driver retrieving my bags from the back.
I knock on the door and within seconds it opens revealing a face I haven't seen in forever.
"DAD!" I squeal dropping my bags hugging him.
He laughs and hugs me back.
"I've missed you!!!" He says pulling away as I do. He picks up my bags and brings them inside. We sit down on the couch and talk about how things have been. About the band, me and Brad and the girls. We crack a few jokes and talk about the next two weeks plans. The conversation sort of drifts off, and I consider telling my dad that I'm pregnant. But I wasn't sure.
We have always been close and he understands me and never judges me... So I should right?
"Dad?" I ask my voice starting to shake.
"Yea Syd..?" He asks raising an eyebrow.."is everything okay.?" He asks getting worried.
I nod "I think so... I just have to tell you something... But please don't freak out on me..." I say biting my lip with hopeful eyes. He nods.
"go on.." He says inching on the edge of his seat.
I run my fingers through my hair and nod. I pause for a few seconds before finding the courage..
"I'm pregnant dad..." I say clenching my eyes closed waiting for him to scream at me and walk out the door to beat up Brad.
It stays silent for a moment.. And I open my eyes to find my dad just staring blankly at the ground.
"Dad..?" I ask hopeful.
He looks at me. His eyes full of disappointment.. Not anger or fury just disappointment.
He nods. "Does Brad know?" He asks simply.
I slowly shake my head no.
He nods and motions for me to sit by him.
I walk over and he embraces me
Into a hug.
"Sydney..I'm not mad. Disappointed, yes. But not angry. You are the most mature girl I know. You can handle anything that's thrown at you. And I trust Brad with your life. You two are in love.... I wish your mom was here to have this talk with you but she's not... So I will take her place. This is a huge responsibility, but I couldn't imagine a better young adult taking on the challenge. But it takes two.... You need to tell Brad. I remember... When your mom was about your age, she told me she was pregnant with you. I was shocked.. I felt so overwhelmed.. I didn't know what to do. I was very confused and nervous about how I would raise a child. I didn't believe in myself, but I loved your mom so much, I knew it would be okay. It still shook me up when I recalled it, I thought I was gonna be a shitty father... But that all changed when I heard your little heartbeat. I then fell in love all over again.. Cause I knew in that moment, the love of my life was carrying our baby, our miracle, you. I wouldn't regret or trade it for anything in the world.... " he says rubbing my back.
Tears were falling out of my eyes. His speech made me realize how already in love I was with this baby. I don't know how but I was.. I truly had the best dad ever...
"Dad." I say wiping my eyes. "I love you!" I say crying
"I love you too. But Brad needs to know Sydney... He deserves to.." My dad warns wiping his eyes.
I nod "I'm just worried he's gonna leave me.." I frown.
My dad laughs "you're just like your mom. " I smile at the thought .
"That's exactly what she told me she thought was gonna happen.. Us guys.. We are stupid and don't have very smart minds. And ways of thinking things through.... He's gonna be shocked at first.. But I know Brad... He loves you.. He won't leave you and his baby." My dad says smiling at me. In that moment I had my mind set. I was telling Brad in Houston, right when I arrived. I was having his baby..