...If Michael Only Knew...(On Hold)

Tour Break! (Dec. 18, 1987) (Part One)

It's been two months since Maria found out she was pregnant. The first Leg of the Bad Tour has come to an end. Everything has been going pretty smooth. No more attacks. No bullshit. Just good concerts and fun with the tour crew. The second leg begins in February in North America. Michael was so excited that he was going to be able to be with his family during the holidays and so was Maria! She was already showing pretty good to just be only 2 months and some weeks along and Katherine couldn't wait to see her! The tour crew went back to their families during this break...everyone except Delano. Michael insisted that he stay at Neverland Ranch with him and Maria.

"Baby...my boobs!" Maria whined as she looked into the mirror at her self. She was only in her underwear because clothes were just uncomfortable today. "What about them Maria?" Michael said, looking up from his book. "They hurt really bad and they're swollen, see?" She said, turning around. Michael put down his book and opened his arms so Maria could sit on his lap. "Do you know anything about pregnancy babe?" Michael giggled. "To be honest...I know nothing about pregnancy but the basic stuff like weight gain and physical changes. I never thought I would have kids." She blushed. Michael gently cupped her breast with his hands."Well, your boobs are sore and swelling because tissue is expanding due to the fact that you're starting to producing milk. That's all." He rubbed her tummy and she laid on his shoulder.

"How do you know all this stuff?" Maria asked with a giggle. "I read about everything. Can't you tell?" Michael smiled. "As a matter of fact, I bought you 'What to expect when you're expecting' and 'Pregnancy for dummies' so you can read about it for yourself." Maria grabbed her chest and gasped. "For dummies? Really Michael?" He picked her up and laid her on the bed. "It's not as...complex as the other books I saw love. No need to get offended." He giggled You should get some rest Love. Mother wants us to head to the family house for dinner around 7." Maria rolled over on her side and nodded. "I can't wait to see mother Katherine!" "And she can't wait to see you love. You rest up, I'm going to talk to Delano." Michael shut the door and walked down the hall to Delano's room.

He listened through the door and heard Hanan on speaker phone. Like anyone would do, Michael listened for a little bit. "I miss you too na-na but, no worries, we'll be back together before you know it. The new year coming up pretty quick anyway." He said. "Na-Na?" Michael giggled quietly to himself. "Yeah but, we're so far apart Delano!" Hanan sounded like she was getting emotional. "Oooh shit, girl cryin'!" Michael once again whispered to himself. "Don't cry Hanan! It won't be long 'til we're back together, ight? Dry your tears." He said, trying to console her. "I love you..." She mumbled. "W-What did you say?" Delano asked. "SHE SAID SHE LOVES YOU!" Michael yelled through the door. "MICH-...Hanan, I love you too...look, I'll call you tomorrow, okay? Cause I know it's late there. Goodnight." Delano smiled. "Have a good day Lano." Hanan sighed and hung up the phone.

"MICHAEL! IMMA GET. YO. OLE MOONWALKIN' ASS!" Delano ran out of the room and chased a screaming Michael down the hall. "YOU AIN'T CATCHIN' ME, NIGGA!" Michael yelled to Delano, who was hot on his trail. (Michael was 5'9 and Delano was 6'3.Imagine That) Michael tripped and Delano grabbed his wrists. "AYYE! WHAT THE FUCK YOU DOIN'?! DELANO...LET ME...NOO!" Delano yanked Michael into the pool. Michael came up for air, fussing through his laughter. "I JUST WASHED MY HAIR! I'm gonna fucking kill you!" Delano mocked Michael by Moonwalking back into the house. "That damn...OOO!" Michael groaned and crawled out of the pool. "Dickhead." Michael mumbled. He walked into the house to see Delano laughing his ass off in the kitchen. Michael flicked him off and went into the bathroom to shower.

After Michael's shower, Maria tossed and turned trying to hold her pee as she slowly woke up from her sleep. She was finally able to get some rest! "Fuck this man." She finally gave up and went into the bathroom to find Michael in nothing but his briefs and a pair of socks. His bulge pulling a gasp from her lips. Patches of discoloration on his face, chest, stomach and back also caught her attention. "Maria...uh...I wasn't expecting for you to wake up. I'm sorry if I woke you." He said, clearly embarassed she saw him without make up on. Maria slowly walked up to him and rubbed his face in amazement. "I didn't know it was this bad baby..." She said. "It is...and it's gonna get worse." Michael groaned, pulling his hair into a ponytail. "So, you've been wearing make up all this time?" Michael nodded. "Yes. It's embarassing Maria! Being all spotted and discolored while the rest of your family is brown..." He said calmly, inside he really wanted to just break down.

He picked up his make up kit and Maria popped his hand. "What was that for?" He hissed, rubbing his hand. "Don't put that shit on Michael, there's no point! You're going to have to learn to except that you have this irreversable disorder and learn to except what comes with it. Why are you waisting money on all this make up Michael? One day soon, these spots aren't going to be just spots anymore, THIS is going to be YOU head to fucking toe! Are you gonna buy that much make up and apply it day after day? Hm? Except what you are going to become Michael, please! I understand it's embarassing now but it won't be once you learn to except it!" Maria fussed and Michael glared at himself in the mirror. "How can I except this shit? How?! This is just...unfair." He walked out of the bathroom upset and Maria closed the door so she could use it.

She came back out a few minutes later and Michael was curled up in bed. "Did I upset you?" Maria asked from the doorway of the bathroom. Michael sighed and shook his head. "Nah." Maria climbed in bed, with her back towards him and he wrapped his arm around her. Resting his big hand on her tummy, kissing her shoulder. "Michael?" "Yes babygirl?" Michael asked, continuing to kiss her shoulder. "Was that you screaming earlier or was I dreaming?" Michael laughed. "That was me. I cought Delano and Hanan on the phone being all cute. He got mad and threw me in the pool." Michael shrugged. "Oh hell no! We've gotta get him back Michael! I know how too! Come on!" Maria got up and Michael followed behind her. They both put on their robes and went to the room where Mike kept his pet, Muscles. "Get him Michael. I've got a plan." Michael raised an eyebrow and put Muscles around his neck.

"Now, what are we doing with muscles?" Michael asked confused. "Delano is terrified of snakes! We can plant Muscles in his room and BOOM! Y'all are even." Maria clapped. Maria walked out first to see if the coast was clear and luckly it was! "Michael, he's in the bathroom...put Muscles under his sheet and watch the magic happen." Maria whispered. Michael nodded and quickly planted Muscles under Delano's covers. They quickly walked back to Michael's room and locked the door as they waited. They listened as Delano walked from the bathroom to his room and closed the door. "HOLY FUCKING SHIT!" Delano screamed and they heard a series of booms, followed by a crash. "WHO BIG ASS SHIT IS THIS?! MICHAEL! MIIIICHAEL! IT'S FOLLOWING ME!" Maria damn near died laughing and so did Michael. "You should go get him now before Delano kills him." Michael got up left the room. "Come on Delano, it's just a little snaaake!" Maria heard Michael say. "Come on man, shit! CHILL NIGGA, CHILL!" Delano screamed. Clearly, Michael was now chasing Delano around with Muscles.

"BOYS! BOYS! THAT'S ENOUGH!" Maria called out and Delano ran behind her. "Come on Maria! Tell him to chill out with that!" He begged like a child. "Okay Michael, that's enough." Maria giggled. "Thank you Maria I-..." Delano started to say but Maria cut him off by smacking him on the back of his neck. "Quit being a pussy, damn! You are a COOPER! Act like it!" She said and walked back into Michael's room. Delano laughed and went back into his room.

"I just can't win."