Lover, leaver

Eleven

A couple days had passed since the incident at the hospital. Sam had gone out with Danny and I was alone in our apartment. both boys insisted that I stay in bed and not move. which was fine until my phone rang. My heart instantly sank. I flipped it over and answered.
"Hello" I start.
"Hello, is this makenna James?" The voice on the other line said
"This is she" I state.
"hi, I'm calling to tell you the results of your pregnancy test." The nurse said.
"Oh okay." I say.
"so we ran your urine and blood tests and I would like to say congratulations. You are pregnant." I sank to the floor.
"t-thank you." I stutter
"absolutely no problem, I have a follow up appointment for next week, is that okay?"
"Yes absolutely."
"Arighty- bu-bye."
I sit in our kitchen floor, trying to decide what to do.
Did I tell Sam now? Did I wait? I had sat in bed and thought about how I would tell Sam- but most importantly how I would tell Danny. he was practically a brother to me.
Then I had the perfect plan.
Christmas.
but I would have to get Karen and the boys on board.
Everyone except for Sam. Naturally I texted the twins first- they would be less likely to let it slip to Sam than Danny.
*the three stooges*
Me: can you guys come over to the house, witching the next 45 minutes?
Jakey: absolutely. Are you okay?
Me : yeah just have to talk to you guys about something
Josh: yeah, omw.
Me: see you soon.

A rough twenty minutes later-
"hey boys-" I say
"Hey-" Jake says hugging my neck.
"What did you need to talk to us about, Kenna bar?" Josh asks.
"Boys I'm gonna need you to sit down and promise me, swear on your band that you WILL NOT tell Samuel ANYTHING." I say.
"Absolutely " they both say.
"Good." I respond
"Here these are for you" I hand them both two small boxes.
"gifts?" Jake asks.
"not quite, open them" I say. Joshs face turns upward as the twins opened the boxes.
"upgraded to uncle" josh mouths.
"I don't get it- ohhh wait a damn minute." Jake says standing up. "Are you really?" He asks.
"Absolutely. I haven't told Sam yet so keep it that way" I tell them.
"I can't believe it- I'm gonna be an uncle. Kenna. I LOVE babies" josh exclaims.
"I know josh" I laugh. "I want to surprise Sam on Christmas"
"What were you thinking ? We can help." Jake said.
"Well.." they listened close as I explained what I had in mind. I had never seen josh sit so still. Jake threw in ideas of his own which I really liked. now to get Danny and mama k on board with the whole thing. then I realized, the band. what if I took the bassist from the band? I couldn't jeopardize that so I could be happy and have a family. I would have to let Sam decide.
"Oh shoot mom just texted - " Jake said.
"I got the same one-" josh replied.
"Me too" I say. "She wants us to come over to talk about Christmas- remember don't say anything to Sam-"
we all rode together in Josh's Jeep. I would give the occasional laugh or comment but the rest of the time I was drowning in thoughts. what if Sam didn't want kids? I mean in what world would a twenty two year old want a child? the more I thought about the more scared I was. we pulled into the long driveway leading to the kiszka house. I seen aunt lori's car in the drive way- perfect.
"MOM we are here-" josh yells as we walk through the door
"In the kitchen boys-" Karen laughs. "oh hello Kenna-"
"Is sam or Danny here?" I ask exchanging looks with both Jake and josh.
"No, they aren't coming until later- why?" She asks.
I take a seat at the table, followed by the twins. Aunt Lori looks at me and smiles,
"Well-" I sigh. The anxiety rises in my chest. the twins get up and go out side. tears start to stream down my face. "aunt Lori. Karen. I'm-" I look down.
Aunt Lori gasps.
"You are pregnant-" Karen says.
I shake my head and smile. "You are gonna be a grandmother. Both of you."
"have you told Sam?" Karen asks.
"Not yet, I actually wanted to surprise him. Can you help?" I ask.
they both exchange a look- "of course, whatcha got?"
"Well, I was thinking that jake and josh could distract him, while you guys and I string lights up out back and I have this little box for him. What do you think?" I say
"Yes absolutely, Lori, we are going to be grandmas" Karen says. Jake and josh enter the kitchen.
"We are gonna call it, operation Christmas tree."
"mom, have you talked to-" Sam enters the kitchen.
"Oh hey, i though you were at home- resting." He says.
"Sorry, I had to talk to your mom about something important." I say.
"I guess I'll let this one slide" sam smiles. He leans down to kiss me. Maybe it will be okay.
"so Christmas?" Sam asks.
"Yes. Be here at four" Karen tells him.
"Okay momma" Sam says. We had spent an hour or two at Karen's house and decided to go shopping for gifts.
"do you think Jake would like this" I pick up a straw hat as a joke. Showing it it to Sam.
"Absolutely babe- you know Jake, country boy at heart." Sam laughs.
"I'm serious" I stomp.
"I know- he will live because you bought it." He says pulling me into a hug.
I let go and continue browsing.
"H-hi, are you S-Sam kiszka?" I hear a high pitched voice say. Sam and I turn around to see a little girl around 11.
"yeah, that's me." He smiles.
"Can I have your autograph-" she asks. Sam smiles and kneels down.
"Absolutely, what's your name?" He asks.
"Claire. Is it okay if I get a photo?" She asks.
She was trying to take the photo, but she was shaking and the photo was blurry.
"Here, you are shaking sweetie, lemme take it." Sam said. I smile. he takes the photo and gives her a hug.
"You are so sweet- I hope you have a good day." He waves to her and we leave the mall. he was so good with kids. maybe this was a good idea. maybe Sam would be okay with a kid of our own. only time will tell.