Another Turning Point

Waiting Game

I walked backstage. The show had ended and it was one of the best shows yet. "Hey Mike can you hand me a water?" I said. Mike threw a water towards me. I caught it and pulled the top off. Chugging the water. Sweat dripped from my chin. It was unusually hot that night. I whipped off my face with a towel. 80 must've been on the bus since she wasn't backstage. I walked onto the bus. "Hey 80 you in here?" I said. "Yea I'm in the bedroom." I heard her say. I walked back. She was already in bed. "Not feeling well?" I asked. She nodded. "Just one more month." I said. I went to hug her but I thought for a moment. "Billie what's wrong?" "I should probably shower before I hug you." I said in a chuckle.

A few minutes later

I walked out and got into the bed with 80. She was fast asleep. Just one more month until our little girl was here. And what was exciting is that she might be born on my birthday or even a few days after. I put my hand on Adrienne's now very large baby bump and made circles with my thumb. I couldn't wait to hold Berkeley in my arms. I fell asleep with my arm once again around 80.

The next month February 17, 2012

Adrienne's POV

The guys took Billie out for the day so I could prepare his cake for his birthday. Nothing had happened that day with Berkeley. I guess she wasn't going to be here on her dads birthday. I hid the cake in the spare fridge that no one went in. They walked in soon after I did so.

Billie's POV

I walked in to see 80 walking around. I looked at her to see if it was what I was thinking it was. She shook her head no. I went over and put my arms around her waist. "And that's fine. She'll come when she comes." I said. She looked up and I kissed her. "Hey babe. I'm gonna need you to put a blindfold on." She said. "Ok. Why?" "Let's just say for something special." She said. I put my bandanna around my eyes. I was lead to a chair and told to sit down. Mike took the bandanna off. "Happy birthday to you happy birthday to you happy birthday dear Billie happy birthday to you!" Everyone sang. I blew out the candles. "Thanks guys!" I said. "Now let's eat some cake I'm starving!" Tre said. We all just laughed as 80 cut the cake.

12:00 am February 20, 2012

Adrienne's POV

We were finally home from the tour and just in time to. Berkeley would be here any day now. I tossed and turned in bed. Billie was asleep and I didn't want to wake him unless it was necessary. Suddenly I felt a gush if water. I shook Billie awake. "Billie! Billie it's time!" I said. He woke up with his eyes wide. He didn't even take time to get dressed. We rushed to the car.

Billie's POV

I couldn't believe it! Berkeley was finally coming. I looked over at 80. She was focusing on her breathing and timing.

Twenty minutes later

We arrived at the hospital. We went over to the counter to check in. "Oh hello Mr. Armstrong." The nurse said. "Hello umm my wife well she's...." I was cut off. "We'll get her a room right away sir." The nurse said. I always hated being called sir. I'd rather them just call me Billie. We were escorted to a room. A sat in the chair next to 80s bed with her hand in mine. "Today's the day. We finally get to meet our little girl." She said. I kissed her hand.

Three hours later

I sat in the chair with Berkeley in my arms. I had longed for this day since we found out 80 was pregnant. She looked so much like 80 yet so much like me. I looked up at 80. She was asleep. She needed rest right now. Berkeley yawned and opened her eyes. She looked around for a second then looked at me. She looked at me like I was a giant to her. Which a matter of fact I kinda was.

Two days later

80 put Berkeley in her seat in the back. She then opened the door to the passenger side closing the door very gently not to wake Berkeley. I pulled her head over and kissed her. I then pulled out fo the parking lot. Taking our little girl home for the first time.

We arrived home. Berkeley was still asleep. I carefully got Berkeley out of the car and opened the front door. Suddenly barking came from all around. I forgot to put the dogs up. A loud cry filled the air. I took Berkeley out of her carrier and took her upstairs to calm her down. I rocked her back and forth in my arms. She fell asleep instantly. I put her in her crib for her to sleep. I turned the baby monitor on and went back downstairs to help 80 carry in the stuff out of the car. It wasn't long after Berkeley started crying again only this time it was feeding time. I ran up the stairs with a warm bottle in hand. I picked her up and put her in my arms. She made little grunting noises as she ate. It was adorable. But what worried me is that I go on tour and to the studio and I don't want to leave 80 alone at the house all day or for months with Berkeley and have to take care of her all by herself. I looked down at Berkeley her eye color was starting to show and they were a bright green. Her hair was so light right now we couldn't tell what her hair color would be.

Four months later

Me Mike and Tre all sat down in the play pin with Berkeley. She was already starting to crawl around and it wouldn't be long until she said her first word. She crawled over and sat in front of Mike. "Aww hey Berkeley." Mike said in a baby like voice. "Looks like you have an admirer Mike." Tre said. "Mmmm.... Mmm... Mike.... Mike!" Berkeley said. "Holy shit! 80 Berkeley just said her first word!" I yelled. "Ssss... shit..." Berkeley said. "No no don't say that Berkeley." I said. "Mike!" She said again. Hopefully she doesn't say shit again. Especially in front of 80.