The Night Before

Chapter 35

December 1967

PAUL'S POV

We were getting ready to go to the premiere of Magical Mystery Tour. It was also a fancy dress party, so we were all coming in costumes—John's idea.

Addie was currently getting changed as I walked up behind her, putting my hands over her belly. "How's our baby? I love how you're already showing.."

"He or she is doing very well."

"I'm very glad. Daddy can't wait until July so we can finally meet." I sat on the bed to put my shoes on. "Oh! Before I forget, I sent your book into a publisher and they're interested. Surprise!"

She turned around and started at me. She didn't say a word, her face was emotionless. "Y-You did what?" She asked.

"You've been workin' so hard on your book and it's really good, so I sent it into a publisher."

"I only just finished it.. I wasn't planning on sending it in for a couple more months..but thank you, love." She gave a small smile.

"I read it and thought it was great. And I'm not just saying that because you're my wife. I only sent it in because it's really good and you deserve to have your writing career start off." I pulled her into my lap.

"You're right.. Thank you, honey." She kissed me lightly before looking away. "Paul.. would you be mad if I used my maiden name on the book?"

"You what?"

"Please don't take it in a bad way. I love you and I love having your last name, I just don't want my book just to sell because I'm your wife. Do you know what I mean? I want people to be interested in it not just because I'm the wife of Paul McCartney, but because I'm also a good author."

"I get that.. If that's what you really want, I'm okay with it."

"Love are you sure? I feel like you're uneasy by this."

"No no, Addie it's okay. I promise. I understand where you're coming from. If I were in your shoes I would feel the same way."

Soon we heard footsteps as Madelynn walked into our room.

"Hi!"

I turned to her, she had the most mischievous smile on her face. "I thought you were napping.. How did you get out of your crib?"

She shook her head, climbed onto our bed and started jumping. "Me up!"

Addie then picked her up and tickled her lightly. "Yes you are!"

"Looks like we have an adventurer. I'll go soon to get her a new bed. That works out so now we can move the crib into the nursery."

"Now let's go get your things so we can take you out to Uncle Mike and Aunt Meredith's."

"Yay! Let go!" Mady yelled as she went running out of the room, Addie and I following behind her.

ADALINE'S POV

We arrived at the party about an hour ago. John kept giving me looks from across the room, I can't stand this anymore..

Paul is currently over with John and Ringo talking to some other people, so I found myself a nice corner away from everything to sit and relax.

"Adaline?"

I turned around to see George. "Hi Geo."

He smiled and sat across from me. "Addie we need to talk.. I know about what happened with John."