First Friend, Then Love ~Finn Bálor~

Chapter 24

Fergal sat with Ruby across from me. "Do you like it here?" Ruby asked him. "I do actually." He told her. "Good because I want you guys to live here so you're close to me." She said. I chuckled and looked at her. "We have a house in Orlando, sweetheart. We have this house too. We will come visit as much as we can, okay?" I told her. She nodded and leaned into Fergal. I made the swing move and Nera giggled. "You like to swing, don't you Queenie?" I asked her. We sat outside in the shade for awhile. Nera had fallen asleep again. "Is this what it's going to be like for us?" Fergal asked, looking at me. "Who knows. Don't worry, it'll be fine." I told him, standing up. "Is she asleep again?" Beth asked. I nodded and put her in her car seat. "When are you planning on sharing the news?" Beth asked. "Soon. Tonight maybe. I didn't know until I got the call earlier. I'm one month along. It's funny because I didn't even know." I told her. She smiles and hugs me. "Well, Nera and Maxel will be happy to have someone to play with than each other." She said. "True."
"Did I hear what I thought I heard?" Jeff asks. "Depends. What did you hear?" I asked. Jeff looks me over and smiles. "You are, aren't you?" He asks. I nod and he hugs me. "Amarie, I'm so proud. Who else knows?" I look at Beth. "Just her? Fergal doesn't?"
"No. Just you two. Beth is going to help me tell everybody tonight." I said. "Tell everyone what?" Fergal asked. "It's a surprise." Beth told him. He nodded and I wrapped my arms around him. "You two should get ready for tonight and dress a little warmly. It's supposed to be chilly tonight." Beth said. I nodded and lead Fergal upstairs. I changed into

and quickly zipped up the jacket. Fergal smiled at me as he pulled on his shirt.

We headed downstairs and Jeff smiled. "Hey Matt, come here. We have a surprise for you." Jeff said. I sat down at the kitchen table and Fergal stood behind me. "What is so important it can't-" Jeff turned Matt to face me. "Hi Mattie." I said. Matt scooped me up in a big hug. "You actually came." He said. "I did." I said. After Matt let go, Shane got me in a hug. "It's about time you grace us with your presence." He joked. "Ha ha." I told him. "Mom and Dad are on their way." Shannon told me. "Okay." I took Fergal's hand and introduced him to everyone he hasn't met yet. Reby sat with me in the swing outside as we watched the guys talk. "I'm glad you came back home for awhile." She said. "Me too. Having a get together like this brings back memories. How's Maxel doing?" I asked. "Good. He's missed you." She said. "Mom's here!" Shannon called to me. I smiled and stood up. I walked over to where Mom and Dad were. "There's my baby." Dad said, hugging me. "Hi Daddy." I said. I hugged my Mom next. "I'm so glad you came home. We've missed you." I smiled. We then ate and sat around the bonfire. Beth came and sat beside me. "Are you ready?" She asked. I nodded and she called everyone to circle around us. "Anita has something to tell everyone and it's important." Beth said. I smiled and unzipped my jacket. I showed my shirt

My Mom gasped and hugged me. "Congratulations, Grandpa." Jeff told my Dad. Fergal looked at me. "Really?" I nodded. He hugged me and kissed my head. "I'm speechless. I can't believe it." My mom said. "Believe it. I am at least a month along." I said. Fergal wrapped his arm around me and we sat in the swing. "Is this what you were trying to keep from me?" He asked. I chuckled and nodded. After the barbeque, Fergal and I settled in the living room. "I can't believe I'm going to be a Dad." Fergal said. I chuckled and kissed his cheek. "Believe it, Daddy." I said.