Nothing But The Truth

13

:::Drew's POV:::

I sat alone in my man cave of an apartment looking through the pages of the blue baby book that Emma had filled in. She'd been so open and honest in her answers. As I read more about her the more I realized how much I actually liked her. She was such a selfless person. I could tell she really struggled with telling me about the baby, and I guess I understand why she was scared. If I was her I would've been scared too. I flipped to an empty page and read the questions.

Daddy's occupation: Musician, I'm in a band with my best friends called Emblem3.

Favorite place Daddy's been: Scotland, because its so homey.

Best piece of advice from Daddy: always be honest. Even if its hard it always pays to be one hundred percent truthful. You get the most out of life when you lead a truthful one, so never be afraid to tell me or Mommy the truth.

Daddy's favorite animal: Dolphin! 🐬

After filling in a few pages I felt a tear slide down my cheek. I wiped it away and sat up straight moving the book aside. Now, I know this isn't the manliest moment but I honestly can't wrap my head around the fact that I'm going to be a dad. Just picturing myself holding a little human in my arms makes me feel so incapable. I need someone to tell me what to do. I don't know how to be a dad anymore than I know how to do brain surgery!

My phone ringing pulled me out of my slump. I grabbed it off my coffee table and answered it sounding as though nothing was wrong. "Hello?"

"Hey Drew. You and the boys have a recording appointment tomorrow at noon." My manager spoke clearly.

"Okay I'll be there." I sighed hanging up before he could say anything else. For the first time in my career I wasn't looking forward to recording. I just wanted to sit in my room alone and think. That's when something clicked in my head. I knew who I needed to call.

I dialed the familiar number and waited to hear her voice. "Hello?" She answered happily.

"Hi Mom." I sighed. "I need some advice."

"And you called me! This must be good." She chuckled.

I sighed and ran my fingers through my hair. "I'm gonna be a dad."

"What?" She about choked.

"Yep, it was a shock to me too, but I'm gonna be a dad. I have no idea what I'm doing Mom! Please tell me what I'm supposed to do?" I begged.

"Oh honey, I can't tell you what to do. Parenting is all trial and error. There's no one set way to do it, and you're going to mess up sometimes. It's enviable." She said to me. "Congratulations though Drew."

"Thanks Mom." I smiled. "Her name's Emma."

"The baby's?" She asked.

"No, the girl." I sighed. "The baby's going to be a boy, and we haven't picked a name."

"Oh, well when do I get to meet her?" She asked sounding excited. She'd always wanted grand kids. I guess I'm just giving her an early start. She didn't sound unhappy with me at all.

"Well she's really pregnant so she probably shouldn't be traveling around, but if you wanna come down I'd love for you to meet her." I said.

"I'll see what I can do." She laughed. "I love you Drew."

"I love you too Mom. I'll call soon." I sighed.

After we hung up I felt better slightly. I know this is going to be hard but hey, nothing in my life's ever been easy. I stood up and pulled on a pair of shoes then grabbed my keys. I'm going to see Emma and make sure she knows that I'm really going to be here for her.

:::Emma's POV:::

Drew seemed to take the news rather well. Well better than I'd expected at least. He didn't run out of my house screaming in rage so I guess that was good right? He'd seemed happy in a way and he was supportive so maybe this could work. He kissed me tough and I don't think it's smart to start something like this. I like him don't get me wrong, I mean I'm no idiot, but I don't want to feel like he's only with me because of the baby. I don't want him to feel like I've trapped him.

"Okay Em I've packed a bag and I'm going to stay with Wes. If anything happens please call me. I feel bad leaving you." Patience said as she drug her bags to the door.

"Seriously don't worry. This boys not coming anytime soon. Have fun with Wes." I said practically shoving her out the door.

"I don't want you the be all alone though. Why don't you call Drew?" She suggested.

"Yeah maybe I will." I lied. I wasn't calling him for anything. Last thing I needed was for him to think I needed him to babysit me.

"Okay, I'll call you later." She sighed knowing I wouldn't call Drew. She hugged me and then went to her car.

As she drove off the baby kicked roughly inside me. "Yep buddy, it's just you and me." I smiled placing my hands over my belly. Shortly after she'd gone I was all comfortable on the couch with a warm blanket and some ice cream. Then there was a knock at the door. I huffed and groaned as I trudged to the door. I yanked it open and smiled when my eyes met Drew's. "Hey there." I smiled as he shifted his weight. God I hope he doesn't make this weird between us. I just want it to be normal.

"I started filling out the book." He told me.

"Oh, good." I smiled. "Do you wanna come in?"

He nodded and slid past me into the house. "I told my mom about the baby, and she can't wait to meet you." He said as I led the way to the couch.

"God she probably hates me." I sighed plopping down.

"Why would she hate you? She doesn't even know you." He said.

"Because Drew I'm ruining your life." I said feeling the need to cry.

"You are doing no such thing!" He said sternly looking at me. "

"I'm sorry, my emotions are all over the place." I said as tears fell from my eyes.

He made a sad face and put his arms around me pulling me into a hug tight against his chest. "It's okay Emma. I'm right here." He soothed me as I cried, and in that minute I knew he was truly in this with me. I could actually count on him to be there for me and this baby.