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#77 Checo - Suprising news

MARISOL POV.: First Dutch GP on the roll, and it's middle of triple header. But Checo needed extra help again, so the team changed the PU in his car, after qualifying only on P16. This way, he'll have more of a boost in the engine, but he's ordered to start from the pit lane. So this change has it's prons and cons. But only the outcome is counting, so we hope for an improvement....
But I still believe that he'll get a good result for the team this weekend. Especially after I tell him the news... I've been hiding it from him for a while now, and I can't do it much longer... And I know how happy he'll be when he finds out...
Right now, accept me, nobody knows, and I'm giddy to tell everybody. Even my parents doesn't know!
We're already after all the pre-race interviews, and it's almost a race time. And I feel more excited every passing second, so I need all my strenght to keep myself calm and composed, not to give out anything just yet...
Checo is out with Xavi, and I'm waiting for him to come back in his driver's room, to chill and regain energy. It's not long, and I already feel a little tired...
-You see baby? How crazy those weeks are?- I said and put my hand on my still small baby bump ans stroke it a little, with adoration. It's still a little surreal for me, that in next months I'll become mum?! -I'm glad that you're so peacefull my love, and let me work with Papa, you know?- I smiled softly and content sigh escaped my lips, as I leaned more on the wall behind me.
And that's how the boys saw me, when they entered the room.
-Ola Amor!- Checo said and kissed me softly on the lips.
-Ola Cariño. All ready for the race?- I asked him warmly.
-I think... All I know is, that drive from the pits will be wild one...- he sighed and sat down next to me, as he wrapped one of his arms around my shoulders.
-You'll manage. I believe in you- I told him with a small smile.
-Phisically you're ready, as for driving, you're on your own mate- Xavi replied, and we all laughed at that.
We sat like that for a while more, talking and relaxing before the race. I think Checo needed that. Especially when he needs to deliever, while Max starts from pole position...
But before we knew it, Sergio was needed in the garage, for the race and quick debrief with the mechanics. To do that, we stood up and left the romm, and then the hospitality, to stroll through the paddock, to the pit lane, and garage. There, I sat down in the back with Kenzie, Xavi disappeared somewhere, and Checo joined Max in quick debrief with the mechanics.
-And?!
-And what?- I asked her, suprised.
-How is Sergio? Starting from the pit lane must not be easy for him...
-He's fine, and determined to hunt all the drivers, whom seperate him from the points down- I smiled at her -And how's Max? Pole here, at his home...
-He;s alright. I think he's nervous a little, as usuall, but won't give it out...
-Sound's like Max- I chuckled -Let's just pray for good result, shall we?
-Yeah, let's pray- Kenzie agreed, and then we parted ways, to check on our boyfriends.
-Hi there...- I said softly, as I came to him, and placed my hand on his shoulder.
-Hi- he smiled back.
-Here you go- I passed him his balaclava and helmet.
-Gracias- he replied and took off his mask, to put on balaclava first.
-Good luck..- I showed him another warm and gentle smile and pecked his lips -Be carefull out there... We need you back in one piece...- I told him sternly.
-I know. Don't worry- Sergio assured me and put on the helmet, and then bowed his head a little, to begin with our little routine. I took his head in both my hands and placed a short kiss on top of his helmet, and then patted it.
-Hunt them all as if they were dangerous to me, or our child..- I whispered to him, just loud enough, that only Sergio heard me.
-As alwa... Que?- realisation hitted him.
-Estoy embrazada mi Amor. 3 mess..
-Te quiero tanto- he replied, hugged me close, and then let go of me, to get to his car, and drive off soon after that, as the race started. I watched him, and then joined Kenzie at the back.
-So, you told him?
-About what?- Mackenzie is suprising me whole day today...
-About the babay...- she whispered back, with gentle smile on her lips.
-How do you know?! Even my family doeasn't know yet...!
-I just do- she smirked.
-Kenzie...?!
-Fine. I saw a USG picture in your bag the other day... When you lent me a pen...
-Ok. You told anybody? Max?
-No! You crazy?! I knew that you want to tell Checo and the fam first...- she assured me -By the way, congrats! I'm so happy for you both...!- she hugged me tightly.
-Thanks Kenz- I returned the hug.
-How far along?
-12 weeks- I smiled widely -I know around 2 weeks, so right before Spa...
-Awsome!
After that we talked and kept in mind how our boys are doing. Max was strolling in front most of the time, and I had fingers crossed for Checo. He's doing good job, almost in the points.
At the end, Max won, with Lewis and Valtteri right behind him, on the podium. And Checo managed to get P8, which was good on new track like that.
-That's P8 Checo! P8!
-Nice job guys. New points for the team...
Soon after that all the drivers parked on parc feme and got back from weights. Then, we all met under the podium, to watch Max take first win here, in Zandvoort since Niki Lauda.. Deffinitely a special one...
-Good job outthere! P8! From the pits!
-I did my best. For you both...- Sergio replied with a smile, and pressed quick kiss to my temple -How is it?
-12 weeks and 3 days old and strong as much as it can..- I said with a smile, and Checo wrapped his arms around me, and placed one of his hands on my belly.
-Everything will change...
-I know. But we'll do our best- we smiled to one another, and then focused on Max and his win. Future might be changing for us, but now is what matters the most... And now it was good teamwork in fight with Mercedes, and helping Max to win 1st World Champ. title. What will happen next, we'll see later...
THE END

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