Anything You Can Do (Book one)

Two for One Special

Benji

The next morning we didn't even look at each other. I waited for her to get ready since we had an early appointment. I wanted to be extra positive that nothing was wrong with the baby and then I'd drop her back off at home since she got suspended. "You want somethin' to eat?" She just nodded her and went back to her phone. I sighed and drove to McDonald's. I ordered our food and drove to her doctor's office. I opened the door for her and held her hand.

 

Cocaine

*At the Hospital*

He signs us in and we take a seat. He tries to hold my hand again, but I snatch it away. I intertwine my fingers together while we wait for this doctor to call us.

“Mr. and Mrs. Jones,” she calls out. I look around. Who the hell is she calling, I wonder, ain’t nobody here in the first place.

Benji stands up. “Baby, that’s us.” He helps me up because I’m a little bigger than normal. Am I? I don’t know. But people say I look four months instead of two, so I got a really big baby in here, y’all.

We go to the back, where the doctor places me on the table jawn. “Ok, now, why are y’all here today?” she asks.

“We just need a general…” Benji starts.

“Nah, fuck that. Excuse my language doctor. I got into a fight yesterday and Benji wanted to see if HIS child is ok, like he’s the one carrying it, right? Because, apparently, I wanted to be, and I quote, a ‘reckless ass mother.’ or whatever “ I say, angrily.

“Oh, uh wow,” the doctor stutters.

I look at Benji and his eyes are full of hurt. I just suck my teeth, roll my eyes, and focus them back on the monitor.

“Well, it seems as if both of your children are healthy and fine,” my doctor says.

“Excuse me. My who?” I question in bewilderment.

“Yes ma’am. You have two babies in there,” she reaffirms.

I look at the screen and see my two babies looking like they’re hugging. I feel movement on my side and I look over and see Benji next to me. The same eyes that were full of hurt were  full of tears just looking at our two babies.

“But... There is a problem, Mrs. Jones,” the doctor says.

“Wha-What’s going on? Are my babies ok?” I ask, frantic.

“They’re fine, but you gotta slow down some. I’m ordering you to be on bedrest for about a month in order to let the children recuperate from yesterday. So, no hard manual labor. I’ll write the school a note to excuse your absence. Questions?”

We both shake our heads no. “Alright. Then y’all are good to go.” She wipes my belly and we walk out, hand in hand.

 

Benji

The doctor told us she needed to be on bed rest for a month, so I guess no school for her ass. I was kinda mad, but as long as our child- I mean, children- are cool, I'm cool. I dropped her back at home and I went to school. School was cool, just little whispers about Cocaine and the little fight, but niggas ain't shit to me, so I let them keep on whispering.

I went straight home after doing some work at the trap. I’m working with Kasey since she’s second-in-command while Coke and Julissa are gone. Lissa’s in the hospital. She’s ready to deliver any minute now, so y’all know Ted is with her at all times so it’s a bit hectic right now, but ya boy has it under control.

All the lights were on so I knew she was home. To be honest, I was tired of fighting with her. I missed my babygirl. I unlocked the door and she was dancing. I laughed as she tried to twerk, but her belly was in the way. She turned around and then looked away from me since she was blushing. "Hey baby." She smiled. "Hi." I walked toward her with a hand hidden. "What do you have behind you back?" She asked.

I kissed her forehead and handed her the new  American Bulldog puppy I got her. "This is for you." She gasped loudly as she took him me. "His name is Rello. You can change the name if you want." I smiled nervously. "No I love the name. Thank you baby!!" she screamed. She kissed all over my face and then my lips. "I'm sorry again bae." "I'm sorry too."

I kissed her lips. "You still love me?"

She nodded. "Never stopped.”