The doctor gave Brad the scissors so he could cut the umbilical cord. Once he had done it he gave them back and sat on the chair. The baby finally stopped crying once they had full cleaned him and then the nurse gave him back to Carrie. She began to talk to the baby which made Brad realize that he wanted another son or daughter. He starred at Carrie thinking about her and the baby's future. "She's gonna be a great mom I just know it! But why am I feeling this, especially with Carrie. Were both married, she's just my beat friend. Am I falling for her? I can't!! I have my own kids and I still love Kim even though we've argued more this year than any other year before. But I still love her. I've always loved Carrie but as a sister or friend way only. How could Mike not be here. His child was just born, his wife is in the hospital and he's not even here by her side where he should be," he thought.
Seeing Carrie with her new baby boy just made him smile.
Nurse: and what his name miss.
Carrie: its Isaiah Michael Fisher!
Nurse: great name.
Brad would of loved it if she had named the baby Brad, but he also loved the name Isaiah. Suddenly Mike came in running towards Carrie and the baby. His breath smelled like alcohol but Carrie ignored it just because she was so happy that her baby was born.
"She doesn't deserve to have a Mike as a husband. Always drinking and always causing arguments which lead to Carrie crying," Brad thought. He hated seeing Carrie cry, especially if it was Mike who caused it. He wanted the best for Carrie and he wanted Mike away from her.
Brad felt awkward being in the room with them in there. So he just stood up and walked out the room without saying goodbye. Carrie noticed Brad leaving, she thought it was weird of him not to say bye. She thought it was because Mike was in there. Brad and Mike one time had almost got into a fight because Mike was
drunk and he was pulling Carrie back into the house. Brad had stopped him an pushed him onto the floor. She remembered that day when it happened. She also remembered the day Brad told her that Mike didn't deserve to have Her as his wife or even his life. " why did Brad leave?? I didn't want him to leave. I want him him by my side. i fell safer with him than with Mike. Did I say something that made him leave. Why didn't he even say bye or even gave me a hug. Am I falling for Brad? I can't!!! I love Mike even though sometimes I feel like I don't. I just had a baby with him, how can I even leave him when I just had a baby. My baby deserves to see his father! Do I love Brad more than just a friend. I wanted to name the baby Brad or even Bradley, or even have Brad as his middle name but Mike didn't want too," she thought.
Brad walked out the hospital with tears, he couldn't fight them. He got into his car and drive off. He didn't want to go home, he needed some time alone. He drove to a hotel where he would usually stay at when the CMAs were coming. He got off and walked in.
Brad: can I get a room.
Receptionist: sure let me check.... Here's your key to room 22a on the 4th floor.
He walked into the elevator and then into his room. He removed his boots, jeans, and baseball cap. He just jumped into bed and fell asleep.
The next morning Brad woke up to missed calls and texts all from Kim. He looked through them and notice one that was from Carrie. "Hey!! Why did you leave without saying goodbye?? You seemed upset, what's wrong?? Brad you know I'm here for you anytime just like you are there for me whenever I need you😊. Call me or text back. Lov ya!!" it read.
Brad wanted to reply but he knew what he was going to get himself into. He called Kim instead.
Brad: hey!!
Kim: where are you??😠
Brad: I was too tired to drive all the way back home so I slept at a hotel.
Kim: yea sure. Your probably with Carrie trying to become the father of that baby.
Brad: again with this!! right when Mike came in I left. I didn't even say bye to them.
Kim: I don't believe you
Brad: then call them. They'll tell you everything!! You know what!!
Kim: what
Brad: believe what you want! I'm tired of talking about the same shit every single time!!😠 I'm tired of you!!😡
He ended the phone call and threw it across the room. He wanted to be phone-less for the rest of the day and clear his mind. He left the hotel and went back to Franklin. He then drove to his personal trainer's gym, it was a Sunday so it was closed but Brad had an extra key. He went in and headed to his locker to change into some shorts and dove into the pool. He loved the water, its his favorite thing other than music. After about an hour if non-stop swimming he dried himself and went over to the weights. Brad was already in good shape but he wasn't in the shape he wanted to be.
Carrie and Mike had left the hospital and headed home. Carrie and the baby laid in the bed together while Mike was in the living. She couldn't stop staring at the baby. "My baby!! Finally!! I'm finally a mom!! My dream has come true!" she thought. She then looked into his eyes. They were a dark brown. She suddenly brought images of Brad's eyes. Those deep brown eyes she loved. The times she was stuck starring at him. Or when they licked eachother's eyes and quickly looked different ways. "OMG! Brad why am thinking about you. I'm married with Mike!!"
3 days passed by, Carrie was ready to announce to the world that she had giving birth. Once she shared it on social media her phone instantly had thousands of notifications. Friends and family congratulated her but the one person she wanted to hear it from was from Brad. It was weird for her not hear from him in 3 days. They usually talk to eachother every single day even if they're just saying hello. "Brad and I have never gone 3 days without talking. We've gone a couple hours but that was over something stupid that caused us to argue. Did something happen to him?? Is he ok?? I should call him!!"
She grabbed her phone and looked for Brad's name in her contacts.
Brad was once again at the gym. He's been spending most of his time there lately. It was around 7pm and the sun had gone down. He wanted to say bye to his kids before his plane leaves in the morning to Phoenix to continue his tour.
He got out of the shower that was at gym and changed back into some sweats and a sweater. He put his keys and phone into one of the pockets and walked out the gym heading out to his truck. Once he got in and buckled in his phone began to vibrate. He looked at it. "Carrie!!!!," he said loudly. "I really want to answer but.. Whatever I'll just answer."
Carrie: hello??
Brad: hey(light voice)
Carrie: Brad!! Where have you've been? I've been trying to contact you but it seams like the earth sucked you in.
Brad: small laugh
Carrie knew something was with him. He's never like this, especially around her.
Carrie: Brad whats wrong. Come over its just me and my babies; Isaiah, Ace, and Penny. Mikes in New York to play the Rangers. I need some company, and we need to talk. Something is wrong with you, you can't hide it from me.
Brad: Care...
Carrie: Brad just come please...
