What Comes Next?

Something Different, or Maybe Something Better.

I'm sorry, but Tracey wants to give us the baby! How could she be so... I don't even know the word! Maybe it's for the better.... maybe she just can't financially afford a kid right now! How the hell do I tell Meryl?

"Ms. Streep your discharge papers are ready!" A young nurse her entered the room.
"Thank you! Any special instructions from the doctor?"
"No just take it easy.... Mrs.Gummer" winking with a quirky smile.
I chuckled and just looked at Don, and everything just seemed right.
As I started to gather my things, Don rushed over.
"Why start now? I have got it!"
"Don it's fine, I can get my stuff..."
"My girl we need to talk. About something serious!
Don had a serious,but stern,and deeply concerned face.
"What is it Don?"
He paused. Hesitated
"Meryl, why do you sit back down a minute. We need to discuss what just happened out in the hall. I mean between Tracey and I!"
Between Tracey and I? Okay, whatever let the man speak!
"Okay what's wrong?"
"I.... I well my girl, trace said that she basically can't handle the responsibility of a child right now. She wants to give the baby to us.... "
My heart sank into my stomach.
"Don. Wha did you say?"
"Well M, I said yes.... I know I should've consulted you first bu-"
"DON,DON STOP! Of course we will take the baby.... and I will love it like my own.. I understand it is your child and we would have it every so often so?"
At the moment a relief was set into the room by Don.
"You do understand that I will not have a child before I am married.... right Don?"
"Yes of course. Why don't we have a small get together back in Jersey at your parents house. Get eloped there M?"
I never anticipated a big wedding... it actually would work out just our families, and a few friends!
"Yes that sounds marvelous!"
As I picked myself up and started to leave I thought.
Meryl you are starting a family. Even if you have to twist the truth to make it your own. I will love that baby till the ends of the earth.