It's Not How You Start, It's How You Finish

Chapter 10

We had arrived in Honolulu after a long day of traveling. The game wasn't until Sunday and so we had all day Friday and Saturday to enjoy the island. Rob and the guys just had to report to practice Saturday evening. Once we got to our hotel room, Rob and I took a short nap because we were meeting the Brady's and Stephen for dinner. I was extremely exhausted. I figured it was from the long day of flying. Jet lag. I passed out fairly quick in robs strong arms on the comfy king sized bed.

"Sammy" I heard my name being softly spoken. I parted my eyes a little bit.

"Hmm?" I forced out a little mumble.

"Baby it's time to get up and get ready to go down to dinner" Rob said. He was still speaking softly. I nodded my head and raised my arms above my head to stretch. My shirt rose up exposing my stomach. Rob glanced down and I could see a smirk forming on his lips. Next thing I know he is softly kissing my stomach. Pushing my shirt up higher, kissing his was up my body to my lips. His hands were wandering to places I wanted him to touch. Then he abruptly stopped, got up and smiled at me. Motioning that unneeded to get up.

"Such a tease" I said as I stood up. I only stood up briefly before getting lightheaded and having to sit back down.

"Sam are you ok?" He asked me as my head fell into my hands. I nodded.

" just got lightheaded. I will be fine. Can you get me some juice or a soda. Maybe a little sugar in my system will make me feel a little better" I asked as rob went to the fridge and pulled out a ginger ale.

After taking a few sips I got up and got myself dressed for dinner. It wasn't anything fancy. Just a dressy casual dinner. So I chose a sleeveless white dress that came down to just below my knees and a pair of sandals.

When we arrived at the dinner, Tom was already there with Gisele and his kids.

"Where's Gostkowski?" Rob asked as we took our seats at the table.

"Said he wasn't hungry and to eat without him" Tom replied as he was scanning the menu.

I sat between Rob and Gisele. She gave me a hug and kiss on the cheek. Gisele was always so sweet. I scanned the menu and everything sounded gross. Had my stomach turning just thinking of fish or chicken or steak. Our waiter came over and we ordered drinks. Gisele got a glass of wine, the kids had juice or milk, Tom and Rob got beers, I just stuck with a sprite.

"Still nauseous babe?" Rob whispered in my ear. I nodded and continued scanning my menu. I finally figured I'd just eat some chicken and steamed veggies. Nothing too rich. But when the food arrived at the table I couldn't hardly stomach one bite before excusing myself to the ladies room.

Once in there I threw up the entire glass of sprite I drank. When I finished dry heaving the rest of my stomach contents up and came out of the stall I saw that Gisele was waiting for me at the sink.

"What's wrong baby?" She asked me. I shrugged, continuing to wash my hands and splash a little water on my face.

" you're not having a baby are you?" She asked. I stopped and looked at myself in the mirror. Am I? I haven't missed a pill.

"No I don't think so. I have been very diligent about taking my pill Gisele" but that thought she put in my head had me wondering. Rob and I stopped using condoms after our romp in the shower. Could the pill have failed?

"Ok. Well lets get back to the boys. They're concerned about you" she motioned for me to go ahead of her. One thing I always liked about her was she never made me feel inferior seeing as I'm just some nurse and she is this mega supermodel. I always felt I was on a level playing field with her.

We reached the table and sat down. I was able to eat a few bites before deciding I'd rather just take it in a to go box. I sipped on my refilled sprite until everyone was ready to leave. Gisele and Tom were taking the kids to a luau here at the hotel and asked if we would want to join them but I declined. Gisele nodded and we went our separate ways. Rob held my hand as we walked towards the elevator.

"Sammy, what's wrong?" He asked.

"I'm honestly not sure, Rob. I feel like shit. I am starving but the smell or site of food makes me dry heave.." I replied looking down at my feet. "I'm scared rob."

"Of what?" He asked cluelessly. Then the lightbulb went off. "Oh..but aren't you on the pill?"

"Yes I am. I haven't missed a single pill. I take it every day at the exact same time. But it's not 100%. Babe I don't think I am but it wouldn't hurt to test it and rule it out"

"Makes sense." He seemed irritated. We got in the elevator and it was the most awkward silence I've ever had to endure. He didn't look at me or hold my hand. He looks straight ahead the entire 10 floors we rode the elevator to. Once the doors opened he walked out not bothering to wait for me. I hurried up and reached the door to our hotel room just as he was sliding the room key in the lock.

I decided since he was being a jerk I was going to just set my food in the fridge, pour a glass of water and make myself a bed on the couch. He watched me as I maneuvered through the hotel room. Never once saying a thing. I cried myself to sleep that night.

Saturday morning came awfully fast. I woke up and saw a note on the coffee table with a grocery bag.

"Samantha,
Met Tom for a work out and a little training for the game. I went to Walgreens. I guess we should see if this thing is positive or not. I'll see you when I get back.
-Rob"

I crumpled up the note and threw it at the wall. How dare he be so insensitive. This is not just affecting his life. I grabbed the test and headed to the bathroom. I opened the box and got the test ready to go. I sat on the toilet.

"Well here goes nothing" I sighed and peed on the stick.. I knew that they need 5 minutes to process the results so I jumped in the shower to try and release some of this stress. When I got out, I wrapped myself in a towel and glanced at the test.

Pregnant.

"Oh fuck" I said. I immediately started crying. I was sobbing on the bathroom floor in a towel. Still fresh out of the shower. I don't know how long I was down there when I heard the door open.

"Sam are you in here?" I could hear Rob call out. I didn't say anything. I got up quickly and locked the door to the bathroom. I was not going to deal with his bullshit today. I got myself together. Took a deep breath and walked out.

"What do you want Rob?" I snapped.

"Did you take the test?" He asked in monotone.

" yep, congratulations. You're going to be a father. But don't worry. I can handle it on my own as you don't seem to think this is affecting me too. I am changing my flight and going home today. Don't bother to call me. I won't answer. I don't need an insensitive bastard in my life at a time like this." I quickly got dressed. Put my hair in a bun and gathered the few things I had unpacked already. Rob just stood there in the same spot with the same dumbass look on his face. I got to the door. And opened it.

"Bye rob, good luck with the game tomorrow" I said as I walked away.