Breakthrough

Reunited (Part Three)

After Rae and I got some lunch and went to a few stores it was nearly 5:00 pm. I told Blake that after I'd stop by his house so Rae could get her car I would meet him at Nobu for dinner.

Even though Rae and I had been together for nearly five hours and talking about things on one end of the earth to another I still hadn't told her about the baby. Every time I was about to I was either distracted by some noise or something shiny or Rae saying something.

"What time do you need to meet Blake?" Rae asked.
"I'm meeting him like at 6:30 ish," I said slipping my sunglasses on.
"Ok, perfect. Can we run into this kids store? I don't remember it being here the last time I came out here," she said pointing to the boutique.
"Absolutely," I said as we walked side by side.

As we walked into the store we were greeted with a hello from someone behind the counter. Rae went straight to the little girls section as she oohed and awed over every piece of clothing on the rack.
"Wouldn't this be perfect for Isla?" Rae asked me holding up a white and navy embroidered dress.
"Oh my gosh, yes!" I said.
"And these to match," she said pointing to a pair of gold Freshly Picked moccasins.
"That's all I see the babies wearing around here. And they come in every color and every print," I said.
"I know, I love them. You know you're gonna be the best mom."
"You think?"
"Are you kidding me? I know."
"What about Blake. What do you think about him?"
"I think he's such a sweetheart. I mean I see the way he treats you so I can only imagine what'd he'd treat a little mini like," she said as I nodded in response. "You guys are pretty serious huh? Talking about kids already?"
"Yeah, I guess you could say that. I mean I practically live at his house, we share a bed, and we're not just talking about kids, we're having a baby," I said.
"What?! You're pregnant!?" Rae gasped.
"Shh shh, yes! Hahah," I said laughing so hard I was nearly in tears. I didn't think she'd be this excited.
"Oh my god!" She said hugging me and holding me tightly. "You have no idea how excited I am for you. Soph. Oh my god. How far along are you?"
"Only a few weeks. We haven't really told anyone. I go back in about a month and a half to find out if baby Griffin is a boy or a girl," I said smiling.
"That's so exciting! Why didn't you tell me when you first found out?"
"Because when I first found out I was in the airport bathroom hysterically crying because one, I was pregnant, and two because I couldn't go home and sit in the bathtub and drink half a bottle of wine."
"Sophie, were you that upset?"
"Yes. And then when I told my mom. It was like satan himself was speaking," I said picking up a pair of baby socks.
"Wait--what? What happened?"
"She flipped. She told me that once the baby got here that Blake was just going to leave because he doesn't know the kind of responsibility it is. And then she was telling me that I just wasn't ready for this. I wasn't ready to be a mother and that I should just get rid of it."
"She told you to get rid of it?" Rae asked in disgust.
"Mhmm. So I haven't spoken to her since," I said.
"What about your dad? And Blake?"
"My dad was fine. He was happy, he said that he's always wanted to be a grandpa. And Blake he's been the best out of everyone. I just remember him being so thrilled from the very first day I found out. Like I wasn't going to tell him because I thought he was going to leave. This isn't what we planned. We've been together for a few months and now we have a baby on the way. I just didn't know how he was gonna react. But he told me that he's always wanted to be a dad and that we'd make a great team and he just said everything that I wanted to hear which brought an extreme sense of relief. He is just a great guy and he's going to be a great dad," I said as I felt myself tearing up. I felt Rae's arms come around me again as I laid my head on her shoulder.
"I've cried at least four times in the last five days. That's almost a cry a day. I've never cried that much," I said sniffling.
"We all have to cry like that sometimes. It's nothing to be ashamed of," Rae said trying to reassure me as I picked my head up off her shoulder and wiped my face with my hands.
"Thanks. I'm so glad you're here. I'm gonna need some help. With this. All of this," I said pointing to my stomach and laughing while trying to stop crying.
"You know I'll be here Soph. I'm just so excited!"
"I know, so am I. I mean a little nervous. Actually very nervous. But everything is gonna be ok? Right?"
"Everything is going to be fine. It's gonna be great. I mean before you know it baby Griffin will be out there by the pool with aunt Rae and baby Isla and Owen, and it'll be great."
"You know that's all I've wanted," I sighed.
"It's what we've wanted forever and it's finally happening!" She said grabbing my shoulders.
"I know. It's just--is it safe to say that I'm still in a little bit of shock?"
"Yeah, I mean a baby is something huge. Definitely."
"It's just that I never imagined myself doing this. Like this way. I thought I would've dated some guy for a long time that my mom and dad loved, been out of school with a job, we would've gotten married, and then after a couple of years then we'd have a baby. It's just not how I planned it."
"Sophie, I know it's hard for you to hear this but, not everything has to be planned. Some things that are unplanned are the best things to happen to us. When you told me the story of some asshole at the nail salon I didn't even think twice about that guy being your boyfriend. Or the guy that looks at you the way he does. Do you see the way he looks at you? It's not even explainable. It's like the look that every girl wants from a guy."
"He's really great. There is just something about him. It's just--I love him. And he--we. We already love this baby."
"Then what else matters?" Rae said smiling sweetly.
"That everyone else will love this baby like we do. His family. My family. My mom. Grandma."
"If they don't then all you have to say is fuck it. It's gonna be their loss not yours. They are going to miss out on the life of this baby and you shouldn't feel guilty about it. Just know that Scott and I are here. Whatever you need. Babysitter, mommy adviser, sister, friend. I'm here."
"Thank you. I just--what can I do to thank you? I mean I know the baby isn't here yet but that's just what I needed to hear," I said hugging Rae again.
"Just promise me lots of playtime for the cousins," she said smiling as we both let go.
"I wouldn't have it any other way."
"Good. Now we need to get going. You my lady, have got a hot date. Damn, did I ever mention that your baby is gonna be gorgeous. Like boy or girl or one of each. Jesus Christ. I have to say even though he looks nothing like my Scotty, I can definitely appreciate a fine piece of chocolate!"
"Rae!" I gasped as I smacked her arm.
"What? He's hot, you're hot, your baby is gonna be hot!"
"Fine piece of chocolate?!"
"He's part black right? He's brown!"
"Oh my god. C'mon let's go."

So, what do you guys think about Rae now? And what do you think is next for Sophie, Blake, and Baby Griffin?! Boy? Girl? Remember to vote and comment! I always love reading your comments! Hope you guys are enjoying the story still.