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

Chapter 13

The following morning I woke up and was as nauseous as could be. I barely made it to the bathroom. As I was hurling up stomach acid into the toilet, I felt someone grab my hair gently and hold it. Once I was done and no longer sick, I looked over my shoulder and saw Rob standing there holding my hair back in one hand and holding a can ginger ale in his other hand. He opened it and handed it to me.

"Thank you" I said as I accepted the soda and took a sip while leaning my head against the vanity cabinet.

"Damn pregnancy must be rough. You didn't even have anything in your stomach to throw up" Rob pointed out.

"It's not fun. I was hoping to be over this morning sickness by now but it looks like it won't go away"

"When does it go away?" Rob asked curiously.

"Usually when you get into the second trimester."

"Oh. Well I'm going to go into the guest bathroom and take a shower. Can I get you anything before I do that?" Rob asked.

"No thanks. I appreciate this" I held up the can of soda and took another small sip. He nodded and left the bathroom. I slowly stood up and rinsed my face off with cold water. Brushing my teeth was next as all I could taste was stomach acid. It was gross.

I went into the kitchen and noticed mama was cooking French toast. I sat down and grabbed a couple pieces then I saw Jay and Meredith sit down as well.

"Morning!" I said cheerfully.

"Well for someone who was just puking her guts out you sure are happy" Jay laughed and I rolled my eyes.

"Thanks jay. I love being reminded of my not so lady like moments. By the way mama this French toast is so yummy." I said with a mouthful. I had forgotten what a good home cooked meal was like. Being a single woman with a crazy schedule makes it almost impossible to cook anything these days.

" well my little Sammy, this used to be your favorite when you were a kid." Mama said with a smile.

"Pretty soon I will be big Sammy" I said as I pulled my shirt right against my belly showing it off. Everyone in the kitchen started laughing as I did a model pose. Then Rob came into the kitchen.

"Morning Mrs Easton. Morning guys" he said as he took some French toast and plopped the slices of bread on his plate. Mom then went over to him abruptly.

"Robert please. I've known you for how long? Don't mrs Easton me" she said as she smacked him upside the head. Jay Meredith and I busted out laughing. Mama smirked and went back to doing her thing in the kitchen.

"Hey Sammy, I was thinking of uh going to visit my parents this afternoon. Probably should share the news with them too" his voice shaky.

"That's probably a good idea. Wouldn't want the news to travel to them before you get a chance to talk to them." I shrugged. It was his choice to tell them. I was not going to push it.

"Well I was wondering if you'd come with me?"

"Um sure if you want me to." I went to my bedroom to find something to wear that wasn't going to show my ever growing stomach so just in case he wanted to wait a little bit to tell them, it wouldn't give it away. I must not have shut my door because rob spoke up.

"You know you look beautiful with that baby bump."

I smiled. "Thanks. Sorry I just don't know what to wear to deliver the news to your mom and dad."

Rob walked closer to me as I was looking at myself in the mirror. He wrapped his arms around me placing his large hands on my belly. I instinctively leaned into him resting my head just below his shoulder.