Free Falling

Cameras

Taylor was momentarily blinded by the camera flashes and the men screaming her name and asking rude and inappropriate questions about her relationship with Adam and if she was pregnant. Without hesitating Adam pulled Taylor into his side, putting his hand out to shield her from the cameras. Oh shit, he thought to himself, this is exactly what Taylor was afraid of.

He continued to push the men back and finally he and Taylor arrived at their car. He quickly opened the door and stood there to shield Taylor as much as he could as she climbed into the car. Then he noticed something, she still had the ultrasound pictures in her hand, she hadn't put them in her purse. He let out and in audible groan, this was now completely out of their control, the whole world was going to know that Taylor was pregnant, most likely within a matter of hours if not minutes. Adam walked around the the other side of the car and got in, he immediately starting it and pulling out without paying to much attention. He really didn't care if he hit one of them, they deserved it for harassing Taylor like they were.

Taylor sat as still as a statue next to him, her face an ashen white. She had just realized what she was holding in her hand, the ultrasound photo. She let out a loud sigh, "oh god Adam, I still had the photos in my hand, how could I have been to stupid." Said taylor. "Oh taylor it wasn't stupid, what's stupid is that they can take those photos and shout vulgar things at you." He sounded angry, really angry. "Well" said taylor in a quiet voice."I think the best thing to do is announce the pregnancy right now on tumblr or Instagram, that way we are the ones putting the information out there." Adam turned to look at her. "You think that's the best idea?" Asked Adam. "Yeah I do" was Taylor's reply " the more information you control the better, that's what I've learned." Adam let out a deep sigh. "Ok, let's do it, short and simple though, okay?" Asked Adam. "Absolutely" said Taylor, "how about "Adam and I are pleased to announce that in the near future we will be welcoming a little bundle of joy into our lives, we couldn't be more thrilled but would enjoy some privacy during this new and exciting chapter of our lives. As usual thank you all for your support, we love you," she read out as she typed. "that's perfect Taylor, you really do have a way with words" replied Adam. "all right here goes nothing, I'm just posting it with a picture of us on the beach, I'm absolutely not sharing any ultrasound pictures." Adam just nodded his head in agreement. Taylor let out a groan as she hit the post button. "All done." She said.

"But on another spectrum Adam, I can't believe we just got to hear our baby's heartbeat, it's real, there's a child inside of me, our child" she sounded so excited, it was almost infectious. Adam let out a small chuckle "so your feeling better about everything now?" He asked. "Yeah I am" she replied, "I feel better now that we announced it, we aren't hiding anything. Oh Adam!" She exclaimed, he glanced at her "what?" He asked warily, knowing she had an idea. "Baby clothes!" She squealed. "Oh dear God help me now" replied Adam laughing at her. "No I mean it, right now, let's just go look at baby stuff!" She was getting really excited. "Uh huh" said Adam, "like what?" "Just a onesie or two!" Said taylor, practically radiating excitement. "Ok, ok" said Adam, still laughing at her.

They pulled into the shopping center that Taylor directed Adam to and both quickly hopped out and darted inside. They didn't want to draw attention to themselves any more than they already had that day. As soon as they got inside Taylor grabbed Adams hand and pulled him toward the clothes, almost squealing with excitement when she saw all of the different fabrics. "I am in so much trouble if we have a girl." Joked Adam, grinning from ear to ear. He was just glad to see Taylor so happy and enjoying herself again. "Uh yeah, believe me you will be" Taylor joked back with him. "Oh this one Adam!" She exclaimed. It read on the front; "my moms a rock star". "That's awesome!" Said Adam, "we have to get that, it's very fitting since their mother is a rock star and an incredible person to boot" Taylor blushed, especially when Adam pulled her in and kiss her.

Normally they didn't kiss in public, but it just felt right in the moment. "I love you"'mumbled Adam once they broke their kiss. "I love you to" said taylor, staring right into his eyes. "I'm really excited now, I know I didn't seem like it before but now that I know the baby is healthy, the world knows, and our relationship is stable, I feel so much better and honestly like I have some control back." Adam smiled at her and pressed a kiss on her lips. "I know, I can tell love, and you know that I am over the moon about this."

They held hands and went and paid for the onesie, Taylor was getting tired and was staring to feel a little bit nauseous again. They got into the car and were about five minutes from the house when taylor started to look really pale. Adam could tell, he knew the signs at this point. He put his foot on the gas, trying to get home as soon as he could, praying that Taylor wouldn't throw up in the car. She wasn't saying anything, she didn't have to, she knew that he could tell that she was feeling pretty miserable. "Almost there babe, just hold on a few more minutes"said Adam. All taylor could do was nod. As soon as they pulled in Taylor bolted out of the car and into the house and ran to the nearest bathroom. Adam was right behind her with a bottle of water he had gabbed off of the counter top. He made it just in time to grab her hair as she threw up. Thankfully, unlike this morning, it was only once. Taylor sat down on the floor and smiled at Adam, "thanks babe," she smiled at him as she reached for the water. "I'm sorry taylor, I know that this sucks." Said Adam, grimacing. "Well yeah it kinda does, but it will be worth it when I hold my son or daughter in my arms" she said with a smile as she imagined what it would feel like. "And I've kinda gotten used to it by now." Adam reached down to help her stand up, "movie?" He asked. "Sounds like a good idea" replied Taylor, "Love Actually?" She asked. "Ha I knew it" said Adam. "Absolutely , whatever you and the baby want." He agreed smiling.

A few minutes later they were laying on the couch all snuggled up, Taylor resting her head on Adams chest. Sleeping on and off throughout the movie. Adam just held her and enjoyed the moment.