Kiss Your Crϋe Goodbye (A Kiss & Mӧtley tale)

Chapter 60: Back in the Studio Part 2-End of Generation Swine (Mick Mars)

Eric as you know, had taken a few days of rest....it wasn't enough for him, he still looked so tired. I remember very well, and it broke my heart how he cried, he didn't want to let anyone down especially me he told me....so, I ended up telling my beloved Sapphire that since it meant so much to him, we could use our home studio, that way I would at least feel better. So, we did, and we got done in record time.... a few weeks. Eric really pushed himself so much that I had him go to the doctor to have himself and especially the twins checked on. And Eric barely talked for days afterward because he was struggling with them putting him on bedrest and still, he went on insisting he could and wanted to do it and we managed to finish our album. I was proud of him because I knew how much recording meant to Eric....and I did what I could to take care of him, but still I worried....and where you find us, is on the last day in the studio.... Eric was done with his parts, just finished, and had dozed off as you will see....

I sigh heavily, my heart breaking as Eric just had just burst into tears after doing some touch ups on his parts and immediately fell asleep, so is now laying on a couch in our studio. And I find myself in tears....

"Mick? Just...let it out man." Vince. Erica who'd been playing with Drew looks upset that I AM upset.

"H-He's...really struggling. He I believe t-thought he'd enjoy this pregnancy more and that's a part of WHY he.... He's barely talked here lately. That and w-well, the bed rest thing.... he argues that he should be helping me, he's worried about MY back. He.... just blames himself for So much and I feel helpless." I confess while biting back a sob.

"He's not resting like he really needs to sound like." Fox says, glancing worried at Eric. "I—"

Fox breaks off what he was going to say for two reasons, one.... Erica interrupts and two.... what she says.... god, ERIC IS RIGHT.... she takes after me....

So, I pull her to me, holding her tightly...

"Daddy mommy gonna be ok wight? Pease say Wes'....an' mommy know you do wot daddy, mommy wuv ew.... hab...." Erica seems to hesitate odd for a toddler or it would be if she wasn't the daughter of the alien.

"I-Idea princess?"

"Uh-Huh." Erica nods eyes filling with tears that spill down her cheeks glancing at her mother, "I stay with.... fammwy an' you an' mommy spend time together." I gape at my daughter a moment in a mixture of shock, pride, and most of all: Love.

"Sweetheart.... that's sweet.... but a-are you sure?" I asked her.

"Pease daddy." She begs, "Mommy need." My daughter is very much right, and I know she knows Eric and I need time together for a bit.

"Mick, she's right." Nikki. "We'll keep her for a bit, at least a week or so."

"We'd be happy too." Fox adds on, "Sides she hasn't seen Drew for a bit."

"We will wait on what Eric says, let it be his decision." Firmly, me just wanting to make my husband smile, to be here for him in anyway....and almost as if on cue, Eric wakes up with a groan and I despite my spine's protest, support Erica on my hip and am right at his side. "Eric? Sapphire? Let's get you upstairs, I'll carry you...and Erica had an idea."

"Micky? S-sorry....so sorry!! I have hardly t-talked an...." Eric abruptly stops a moment before stammering out, "Idea?"

"Mommy.... daddy I tell.... you an' him need spend wots a time together. You not west like need to for babies, not wots....so, I want ew and daddy spend time togedda for a while."

"Honey.... i need to take care of you and daddy, I...just want to h-help." Eric cries.

"Eric..." Firmly, gently. "You DO every single day, every moment help...you have since you came into my life. You've got a big heart.... I've felt so damn helpless because you're struggling so much with this pregnancy, with your emotions. Never forget how much I love you; we need this.... i just want to take care of you."

Eric voice small says, "Ok Micky Ok.... you...Erica, the twins are my world. I'll do it." Eric falls asleep not long after, but he stays awake long enough to thank Nikki and Fox profusely them saying we're family, its what we do and he has some cuddles with Erica, who has her stuff packed and I cry when she leaves....

I'd carried Eric my precious worlds upstairs to our bedroom, tucking him in....and I feel the twins move about gently.

I whisper to them tearfully, "I love you both so much, I hope you know...I believe you do. I am gonna take care of mommy, he takes care of me...for the first time in my life I am SEEN and it's because of him. Never forget I love you, your sister and mother more than my life. Sleep now, I am here.... we will all get thru this together." Soon I feel them calm completely. I kiss Eric's stomach before kissing his lips, he doesn't stir but he does look much more peaceful after...lying before me like an angel.

I decide to join my husband in bed, staying close to him...propped up and read a book while he sleeps......but my thoughts are not on what I am reading in the least, they are on Eric.

Eric, my sapphire.... Taking care of you, of the kids unborn or otherwise IS what makes me happy, keeps me going even when my back goes to shit. At the end of the day if it weren't for YOU, it wouldn't be like this. You've been thru SO much, your trauma at times sadly rearing its head....it will always be a part of you. But my love, you have me to help you through it. You do the same for me whether you know it or not, you have since I rescued granted though we both wish it had been under better circumstances. I love you, ALL parts of you.... i am proud of you, proud to be yours.... never doubt that......it doesn't matter what pain I am in; you need me I am there; I am HERE....

I give up on my book, setting it aside after a while Eric still sleeping away burrows as he can into my warmth, me loving the feel of it....

Before I realize it, darkness falls and Eric wakes up with tears in his eyes, when they land on me. "Micky? D-Did that really happen? They took Erica for us. So, you and I?" Eric trails off, gently I caress his face.

"Yes Eric, they did. All you need to worry about is getting REST. You do so much, I mean that..." I pause a moment, "It was actually Erica's idea."

Eric's jaw drops before closing, "Really?" I can tell he is touched.

"She's part alien after all, you've always been right.... She takes after me and she wanted to do this for us. I'd asked her if she was sure, she said yes....and on that note, lemme help you up, I know you must pee and then back in bed and I'll fix you something to eat, ok?" Eric nods and I can no longer resist as I claim his lips with my own, placing a hand on his stomach as I feel the twins who it seems are now awake move and kick gently. I feel Eric's hand on mine, and I cannot help but smile. I help my husband up to pee, telling he is still very tired, help him back in bed propping him up with lots of pillows, and even a massage since he burst into tears about being sore and afterwards....

Eric is looking at me in a way only HE can, that look of awe.... of love, that DOES things to me.

"If I don't say it enough, I'll say it as many times as you want me to.... I love you Mick, I couldn't do any of this without you, you support me no matter what, take care of me, of our children. You're MY Micky, I love you....and, I am sorry for not talking much here lately, but babe still you've been here for me. It means so much."

"Don't be sorry Eric, taking care of you.... of our children, keeps me going, gives me strength.... i love you too sapphire..." My voice cracks, "Now, craving anything in particular?"

Eric taps his chin in thought, "Cucumbers and feta.... with that balsamic, and I'd love spaghetti."

"Coming right up, you get you some rest, ok?"

"I will and I know if I need you, you will come running." Eric smiles albeit tiredly. And truer words have never been spoken.

A/N: Generation Swine basically done, poor Eric struggling...thankfully he has Mick especially and their family. next, TLC alien style.