Tied Up In Love- A Travlyn Fanfiction

Chapter 65: Nightmare

NOTE:: the gif above is not relevant at all. This is just from the Hermitcraft smp and it makes me smile so much to see grian dance w that lil birb. Ok enjoy the chapter.

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"Your wife is pregnant?"
"Yes."
Travis's therapist shifts in her seat. "And, this is three months after she woke up from a coma."
"Uh huh."
"After-"
"After a full year of being suicidal? Yes I know it's crazy!" Travis snapped. He sighed, "sorry, I didn't mean to yell... Its just..." He tapped his foot nervously on the ground. "A lot is going on. At least the chaos reminds me I can feel things, though. And I'm doing a lot better than I was."
"Yes you are. Congratulations, but do you have any anxiety about it?"
"Uh, like what?"
"Surrounding the whole parenting thing. I know family has been somewhat traumatic for you in the past."
Travis froze. "Right. Right. Um, no. Katelyn is gonna kill it being a mom, and I'm gonna be the best dad ever."
"Really?"
"Really. I'm not even slightly doubtful of it. There is not even a shred of worry that my dad somehow snuck his poisonous genetic material into me that will slowly turn me into a monster and force me to become as horrible as he is."
"Was."
Travis tilted his head, "was?"
"Your father is dead, Travis. He was horrible, and now he is gone."
"Yeah," he shook his head, "I still can't believe it, though. It's like, he's just waiting."
"He isn't. It's hard to remember, but find a way to anchor yourself in reality when you start worrying."
"Right, yeah. I can do that."
"It's important to try and become aware of when you're spiraling so you can work to interrupt yourself, and avoid falling into those harmful thought pstterns."
"Right. Ok. "
"You're a loving, kind, caring person. The only person influencing your actions are you. So I believe you can and will be an excellent father. I think you are perfectly fit for parenting. Just as long as you believe it too."

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Travis stepped outside of the office, spotting Katelyn sat in the waiting room. She smiled as she stood and walked with him to the car.
"Any reason why you decided to come down here?"
Katelyn shrugged, "I was out for a run, and figured I could just hitch a ride back with you." She gave him a quick kiss on the cheek, "How was the session?"
"Fine. 'm working on the whole anxiety thing.
"Anything in particular on your mind?"
He shrugged, "Guess I'm still processing everything with my..." He grits his teeth, "father."
"Are you okay?" He took a deep breath and relaxed.
"Yes. I..." He threw an arm around Katelyn, "am fantastic. I'm a bit worried about being a dad, though. Y'know, cuz of my whole situation surrounding my own crappy father."
"Oh, I'm extremely nervous to be a parent, too. I actually have no idea how to do this! Haha, I don't know how I'm gonna be a mother since..." She bit her lip. Since I barely had one of my own, "Hey Trav?"
"Kate?"
"Uhhh... Maybe I should see someone. I mean, it's helping you, right? I've got a few things I should probably work through."
"If you want, we can also do some couple sessions. Make sure we're on the same page so we can give this kid the best life possible."
"Can we afford it?"
"My love, if it's something you need to feel better about it, we'll work it into our budget. You are my top priority." He gave her a quick kiss and unlocked the car. She laughed as she sat in the passenger seat.
"Our kid is gonna be quite a suave little guy, huh?"
"Guy?"
"Oh, we don't know yet, but I'm assuming."
"Hmm."
"What?" She looked at Travis as he pulled the car out of the lot and onto the street.
"S'just I didn't think you'd want a boy."
"Really? I grew up with my brothers.... And my dad. I was surrounded by you idiots. I know what to expect from them at all ages. But I mean... I'd love a little girl all the same."
"I just want an excuse to buy a tiny tiara and wear it around the house." Katelyn snorted.
"You would."
"I agree. I would."
"You could already wear a little tiara around the house if you wanted."
"Yeah, but then it would only be amusing to me. There's no fun in that."
"Bold of you to assume I wouldn't think you were a beautiful princess."
"Flattery will get you everywhere, my friend."
"It already has."
"Katelyn; you are the love of my life. With my unearned confidence and your quick wit, our child is going to be the suave-est kid to ever walk this Earth."

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Only 810 words :( sorry.
Next chapter WILL EXIST!!! I promise I'll finish this story. I have a plan.
Have a fantastic day. This is probably trash but I tried so *shrugs*

I have some cute ideas for chapters about their kid. Y'all will see ;)