Astral Convergences

The happy family

C pov

"and so guys....we're pregnant" I smile, looking at the people in front of me. Carter widens his eyes  "oh. my. god...you're kidding"  "no, I'm not". he gets closer to me, opening his arms.. my team, here at Capitol, is smiling looking at us. after I pull away from my friend's arms, I find myself caught in other arms. "congratulations Cari"  "yeah, we're so happy for you". I take a deep breath and then raise my glass  "to life...and to you... I have everything I want in my life and I'm so lucky to be surrounded by people like you". a few minutes later, I reach Natalie who's drinking, looking at the view from the building  "so, auntie Nali is ready for another little Fletch?"  she smiles  "fuck, you bet I am. those little monsters of yours have my entire heart". I squeeze her shoulder  "you're gonna have your family, I promise"  she nods, looking at the floor  "how's Shannon?"  I smile, shrugging  "of course she's over the moon"  she comments, making me smile wider. then, i wrap my arms around her  "I love you, little bitch"  she giggles  "love you too, big ass". I pull away, chuckling  "Shannon would kill you"  she laughs  "I know and i'd deserve it". speaking of the devil....my green-eyed friend raises her eyebrow, nodding towards the room.. I turn around and my heart skips a beat: the love of my life is softly smiling at me. "hey Shannon!congratulations!"  everyone shakes her hand but her eyes are on me, all the time..no one can understand but us... the love she makes me feel just by looking at me is incredible. I feel goosebumps...she gets closer.. "were you drinking?"  she asks me  "umm, just a tiny splash to celebrate the news". she stays quiet... I wrap my arms around her neck, crashing my lips upon hers...everyone screams. I pull away, giving her little kisses  "hi"  then, I add in my baby voice. she touches my face  "how you feel?"  "I'm fine, Shanbee". she places another kiss on my lips  "shall we go?"  I look at Natalie..she smiles...so, I turn to Shannon  "yes, let's go".

she helps me with the seatbelt  "I can do it by myself"  I try to protest  "ssh, baby girl. let me take care of you"... I give up,she's so adorable. "where are the beans?"  I ask her  "they're spending some time with auntie Alex and auntie Jess"  i raise my eyebrow..she notices and asks  "what?"  "I wanted to see my babies"  she grabs my hand  "actually, I thought that we could spend the rest of the day by ourselves". I look at the street...she changes expression  "Cari...if you don't want to.."  "of course, baby...I'm just a mom and I worry too much about my kids". she smiles, kissing my hand.

she stopped by a park. we're walking on the grass, hand in hand... "umm, I made lunch.."  she stops and puts the blanket down  "aww, we're having a picnic". she smiles, placing a rose on the blanket. "Shanbee..."  I grab her face to kiss her. then, she helps me sit beside her. "you're probably starving... I made a salad and four sandwiches"  "I love you so much". she places the food in front of me and i lose myself into this perfect human being. "Shanbee, it's delicious"  "i'm glad you like it". 

after lunch

she's laying on the blanket, caressing my belly....I'm brushing her hair, in the most peaceful state of mind. I touch her lips and then touch mine, placing a kiss on my finger...she giggles  "you're so cute"  "aww, I love you so much". I take her in my arms, smelling the scent of love and happiness.

a month later

I'm making the bed...Shannon is changing Gary's diaper... suddenly, I feel everything spinning around me  "ugh". I sit on the bed...but then, a strong sense of nausea overwhelms me. "Shann-" I try to call my wife but I can't contain myself. I rush to the toilet and start throwing up. i feel Shannon's arms around me  "babe...I'm here...don't worry". she grabs my hair and i try to lean on her. when i'm done, she helps me wash my face  "it's nothing...you're gonna be fine".... I look at the mirror...i'm yellow... "um...babe, I'm not feeling well". and these are the last words I remember i told her... 'cause the rest is completely blank.