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Cap. 29: Baby news

To say that they were both shocked would be an understatement. Just as the news arrived Eddy's mind, Brett's family rushed into the room to check onto the man, not giving them the time to process.

Cecilia: "Brett my dear! How are you feeling?"

She asked taking Brett's other hand into hers.

Brett: "I'm fine mom...don't worry. They'll keep me here one night just to be sure, but tomorrow I can leave"

Cecilia: "My boy...you scared us!"

Brett: "I know mom, but trust me I'm good now"

She gently combed his hair back and caressed his cheek. No matter what, he was still her baby.

Frank: "The Doc. told us about the news...is it true?"

Brett just closed his eyes and nodded. Eddy hadn't still let go of Brett's hand and was still trying to remember when it might have happened.

Brett: "She said I'm 8 weeks in...so about two months, and that despite the bleeding the baby is safe"

Frank: "Sorry gege, but I've got to ask...was it planned?"

Brett closed his eyes for the second time and shook his head. They all looked between Eddy and Brett like searching for the answer

Brett: "I still don't know what we are going to do about it..."

Cecilia smiled sweetly at him and gave a light squeeze to his hand

Cecilia: "Things like this might happen, don't worry...you'll have time to think about it, now try to rest and recover"

Thomas: "Yes, no need to think about it now...the time for visits it's up, we will check on you tomorrow, ok?"

Brett nodded once again and kissed his parents and brother goodbye.

After they left, in the room there were only Eddy, him and the little unplanned one.

Eddy: "How are you feeling Brett?"

Brett: "I don't know...physically I'm fine...I mean I did notice that the suit didn't fit me that well but I thought it was for the fact that it's one year I'm not making any sport and the...morning nausea, I thought it was due to my anxiety building for the concert...I'm sorry Eddy..."

Eddy: "There's no need to blame yourself for what happened...I made it with you remember?"

Brett: "Yes but I could have recognized the symptoms...make something about it..."

Eddy: "Hey...discovering it now or one month ago wouldn't have changed anything...the body is yours, and this is a life changing experience so I can only say my opinion, but the final choice goes to you...I would raise the child even on my own, but obliging you to give birth is a torture and I cannot make you go through that if you don't want to...as with my confession, I just ask you to think about it..."

Brett let his head fall heavily on the pillow and tears rolled down the sides of his eyes. This was not an easy situation to start with, but now it was even more messed up.

Brett: "Just...know that what I've said to you was true...it was not the hormones speaking for me...I do think you're important in my life..."

Eddy: "I didn't doubt it one second Brett, don't worry"

Just as Brett was about to answer Jane knocked on the door catching the couple attention.

Jane: "I have the images of the ultrasound if you'd like to have a look"

Eddy nodded and she made her way into the room, she placed the folder onto the bed and opened it. It was of course still pretty early in the process so they didn't expect for the images to resemble an actual baby.