Blainsville

9) A Few Hours More...

Jimmy

I made it home that afternoon running practically through the door to grab Diana and just squeeze her. When I got there though she wasn't home but I did find a note explaining that we needed to discuss the matter of the twins and if I were fortunate enough she would come back. I threw the note in the trash and laid across on the couch, I believe it was out of reflex that I put my arm across my stomach that was when I first noticed the new bump. It was subtle but enough for me to know that this was real; it was real real not just a delusion. I set both my hands on the bump and ever so gently rub it, "I'm so sorry I'm such a fuck up, guys. Its not that I don't want you its just that I'm not sure what to do. I'm not your mother... Well not female. I'm your father. Man that's so strange saying I never thought one day I'd be able to say that. I'm afraid ok? I'm terrified of what's going to happen to me when you have to be born... I don't know if we're going to survive... I don't want to lose you. I'm ready to die." In a way I felt stupid talking to my stomach like this it also felt foreign not having my flat stomach that I was so used to. I turn to my side and begin to close my eyes if Diana wasn't coming home tonight then fine; I'll let her throw her bitch fit she let me have mine it was only fair. Just as I'm about to get comfortable because this living room was probably going to be the only place I'm allowed to sleep for awhile I hear the front door close gently. I knew it was Diana but I wasn't going to get up if she wanted to discuss the issue she'll have to find me first. I hear footsteps head to the kitchen followed by a closing of the fridge. I see how this game was going to play it was more or less an avoidance dance on eggshells; neither of us wanting to start something with the other. I muster the courage to finally sit up and head to the kitchen that's when I come across a site that couldn't help but bring me to tears, "Diana?" I ask standing forlornly in the doorway. "I see you came back. What's wrong? Forgot to pack a bag?" She smarts off taking a drink of what looks to be wine. "No. Why would I pack anything? I'm not going anywhere, Diana... Unless you're coming with me. I've done some thinking about this whole baby thing and I think I'm ready to talk to you about it." Diana nods taking another drink of her wine, "What do you want me to say, James? I've never been so pissed and disgusted in my life. Let me take a wild guess: you did it didn't you? You killed our babies?" I can hear the hurt in her voice shes trying to hide it the problem is so am I. "Babe, I love you. I fucking love you so much that I would die for you. Essentially that's what exactly what I'm choosing to do. I mean you're right these babies are a blessing; they're amazing its just its gonna take me awhile to get used to the idea that its in me not you. That still freaks me out. I went to see John at the clinic..." I seem to have piqued her interest cause now she's standing her back is still turned to me, "...And?" "And what, Diana? He said that they had strong hearts but there's a catch. I cant abort them, Ana... I just... I cant do it..." I'm wiping my eyes with the back of my hand. Diana turns to face me and her hands go down to grab mine, "There's always a catch. What's the problem? Are they alright?" Because shes panicking I'm about to instead I take a slow, deep breath, "If they die I die. John said even the delivery could virtually kill me. He's not sure what's gonna happen to the three of us, but it doesn't look like it ends well." Diana holds onto me for dear life I cant help but cling back she slowly lets go and glances between us, "Well at least we're gonna be parents. I'm so freaking excited! I cant believe we're gonna be parents!" Diana's giddiness is contagious next thing I know we're both kissing; a long, passionate kiss. "Now that we've made up how about we really make up?" She whispers taking a nibble of my ear. These hormones make it impossible to ignore her sexy body, "Only if you'll kiss it?" I whisper giving her a pack on the lips. "Is that so? Deal." Diana giggles taking me by the hand leading me to the bathroom.

Diana

The sex was the best and much needed apparently because we were both sprawled out on the queen size bed just panting. Only I noticed Jimmy seemed to be sweating and panting a bit harder, "You going to be ok, love?" I take a deep breath and sit up. Jimmy attempts to sit up beside me still trying to breath, "James babe? You alright? Just take a few deep breaths and lay there. Do you want me to call John?" He shakes his head and puts his hand on my knee, "I'm ok, I'm ok, I'm ok. Just having some slight cramps I think when we were having too much fun I may have done more then I could. But it sure did feel great didn't it?" We laugh about that. He may have had a slight baby bump but I found that adorable. The idea that he was carrying our babies around just gave me a warm, fuzzy feeling. We were finally going to have a family, this was going to be awesome.

John

I sat there in my rolling chair, spinning aimlessly for no reason. I was really waiting on the results of the pH level in the water. If the solution turned blue it meant the water had chemicals if it stayed clear then it wasn't the answer. The test said it would take five minutes to work that alone drove me crazy; out of boredom and aggravation. I continued to spin around until something caught my eye in the window. A black SUV with tinted windows and no license plate two people step out of the van after they park. A woman with blonde hair in a tight him and pants suit also a man a bit younger than me with brown wavy hair and a formal suit as well. I hear the door open and a slight, "Hello? Is anyone Here?" Its probably that tall, blonde woman. I walk out of my office and meet the two strangers, "Hello my name is Agent Aires McDonald abd this is my partner Agent Jacob Mills. We're with the FBI do you mind if we talk to you? Maybe ask a few questions?" I wasn't sure what the hell was happening because this was just weird, "Um sure, I guess. Come on back." I let them in through the back. I take my seat back on the roller chair, "Have a seat. What can I do you for?" Aires looked at me kind of funny as if she were trying to read me. "Have You noticed anything unusual going on lately? Strange activity from citizens?' Jacob asks removing his shades. "Not that I know of. Mainly the flu on the rise, odd rashes which turn out to be chicken pox. Why do you ask?" They glance at each other than at me, "I ask because there was a situation in Connecticut a little over a month ago. More like a mass murder of the city's oldest children. The mothers seem to have no recollection of what happened it was as if it were mass hypnosis of some type. Have you had a lot of male patients lately?" Oh shit. If I answered that it was a catch 22: if I said yes it could be a trap maybe something I wasn't supposed to know. If I said no I would seem guilty as if I were hiding something, "I suppose so depends. What does it have to do with mass hypnosis?" Again they glance at each other then back at me, " There's an epidemic really. Men turning up how do I put this without shocking you..."
"Pregnant you mean?" I ask. "So you have had this problem before? I see. Well we cant tell you exactly what's going on we have our top scientist and doctors looking into this. As far as we're concerned its an outbreak that's only staying around the North East. They believe it may have something to do with male adaptations. Anyway, thank you for your time and cooperation. If we find anything else we'll keep you informed." Aires handed me her business card, "We'll stay in touch." She concludes both of them walking out. That was odd I thought to myself why was the FBI showing up? Something was going on but I dis have one theory figured out apparently Pennsylvania isn't the only state being effected. They said it was beginning in the North East so obviously there had to be with the air most likely. The pH test was probably done by now just as I'm about to check on the small sample I discover its gone. The whole kit and even the small vial of water all gone. That's when I put two and two together the FBI; government someone in that department has something to do with this rationality. If it began in Connecticut who knows how long it will be before its global.