Chasing The Impractical (Brian Quinn Story)

Join The Club - Q

"Come on Bella, be careful" I groaned as I walked back into the house after picking her up.

Of course Bella had completely ignored me and charged upstairs to her room, kicking over Apple's handbag on the way.

Apple was still busy cooking in the kitchen, so I quickly picked up her bag and ended up spilling out more than originally had. Annoyed, I picked up the stuff from the floor and put it back in the handbag, until I came across a small picture, a baby scan.

Dropping the bag on the floor, I held up the photo and saw Apple's names printed out at the bottom.

"Holy fuck" I gulped and looked back towards the kitchen.

I could practically hear my heart pumping the blood around my body as I walked over to Apple. With literally a million questions running through my head.

"You okay?" Apple asked without turning away from the stove as I walked into the kitchen.

"Yeah, ummm. Apps... your pregnant?" I replied, my eyes still on the small baby scan image in my hands.

Apple quickly stopped what she was doing and turned around to face me. She looked terrified.

"Why didn't you tell me? Like, when did you find out?"

"Today" she whispered.

"Shit. I'm gonna be a dad" I laughed.

"No" she quickly shot back.

"What? Wait. Your pregnant, but I'm not the dad?"

"I dunno... You might be... it just might also be Miguels" she cringed.

"Miguel" I repeated and looked back down at the scan.

"Yeah. Fuck Q. I'm 9 to 10 weeks pregnant. That's literally around time-"

"Yeah, I get it. Does he know?" I sighed and sat down by the kitchen table.

"No, like I said. I just found out today. I was going to tell you. I... I was just building up the courage".

"Well you gotta call him" I shrugged.

I knew I couldn't be mad at her. It wasn't Apple's fault, everyone in this had messed up someway or another. I couldn't help but feel a little hurt though. I mean, what was gonna happen if the kid was Miguels. Would they end up wanting to raise the thing together.

"You want me to call him now?" She asked surprised.

"Hey, the babies coming no matter what right. No time like the present" I replied without looking back up at her.

Sighing, Apple grabbed her phone of the kitchen side and hit dial.

"Hey Miguel, it's Apollonia"

"Yeah, I know it must be a shock. Listen, can we possibly met tomorrow? We need to talk about some stuff"

...

"Oh, when are you back in the states.... shit that long. Okay, umm.. can talk right now or are busy?"

"Okay, well... shit, Miguel I'm pregnant. 9 to 10 weeks... yeah, it means you or Q might be the dad. I'm sorry to have to tell you over the phone... no, they said I could do a DNA at three months, but it's risky to the baby.... yeah, okay sure. We'll talk soon".

Once Apple had put down the phone she came and sat down in front of me and sighed again. "Think he's in shock".

"Tell him to join the club" I grunted.

Over the next month things between Apple and I became pretty cold. She was tired all of the time or being sick. I was trying my best to be there for her, but I couldn't stop thinking about the possibility of her leaving. I knew I was being a dick to her at times, but it's like I couldn't stop myself. I just hoped I didn't press the self destruct button too soon.

After Apple's three month scan were I had attended, Apps was called out west for two weeks. I had agreed to look after Bella and we both decided to finally tell her about the pregnancy when she got back.

"Can I ask you something?" I asked as I drove her to the airport.

"You just did" she smiled.

"That day I found out about the pregnancy. You came home and we had the most insane sex of our relationship so far. It kinda feels like it was break up sex, I mean, we've not done it since and I'm worried Apps".

"I was scared you would kick me out then you found out. I just wanted to make love... in case it did end up being the last time. But it won't Brian. Not if you don't let it, I still love you and this changes nothing about that".

"I love you" I sighed as I pulled up to departures.

"I'll be back soon. I promise".

With one last quick kiss, Apple hopped out of the car and turned to face me on the pavement.

'I love you' she mouthed before turning around and heading inside the airport.

I just hoped that was enough to get us through this...