Bran-Nu: Book 2

Chapter 4

*Same Day*

~Terry~

My mom uncovered our eyes as we saw a few family members, friends and teammates surrounded by pink and white decorations.

"Oh my goodness. No, you didn't." Brandy said as she started crying.

"Wow, Mama. This is all for us?" I said as I hugged Brandy.

"Yes, we all came together to give you guys a baby shower. You should thank some of your teammates for helping us." My mom said as my teammates gave me some dap.

"Yo, I'm outdone. This looks really nice. Thanks." I said as I hugged them.

"No problem, lil bro. That's what family is for." Elden said as he hugged me back.

"Nah, I don't like you. I just came here for cake." Shaq said as we laughed and I nudged him.

"Shut yo big self up." Derek Fisher said laughing as I hugged him.

"Whatever, man. Oh, let me introduce y'all to the future Mrs. Hightower. Baby, these are some of my teammates."

Brandy introduced herself to some of my teammates and their ladies as my mom pulled me to the side.

"Baby, can your father and I talk to you and Brandy in the kitchen?"

"Sure. I was so shocked that I didn't even notice Pops."

"He's cooking. Let me go get him."

"I'll be inside." I said as I walked over to Brandy.

"You're gonna leave my baby alone." Brandy said giggling.

"Hey guys, I'm sorry, but I need to steal my lady. We need to go talk to my parents really quickly."

"Ok, I'll just finish cooking." Shaq said as he drunk whatever was in his red cup.

"Oh hell no. Nobody wants that burnt up food." Derek said laughing.

"Shut up, weak a**." Shaq said jumping at him as we laughed.

Brandy held my hand as we walked away.

"They seem really cool, baby." Brandy said as she swung my arm.

"Yeah, they cool, but they do get on my nerves sometimes. I be wanting to knock the hell out of them." I said chuckling as I looked back to see my teammates clowning each other on who's cooking.

I helped Brandy into the kitchen.

"Whew, it's a little hot. Let me go into the bathroom and get my hair clamp."

"Ok, baby." I said as I leaned on the kitchen island.

"Whew, those ribs looking good out there, Son." My dad said as he patted my back and went into the fridge.

"Really? You know you always made the best ribs."

"I know, Son. I sent your brother and sister to the store to get some more."

"Those ribs led me to your dad's heart." My mom said laughing.

"Please d—"

"I'm back." Brandy said smiling as she wobbled in.

"My baby getting bigger. We got about a month to go." I said rubbing Brandy's stomach.

"Um, that's what we wanted to talk about." My mom said nervously as she rubbed her arm.

"Yes, your mother and I want to apologize for disrespecting you and Brandy. We weren't being considerate of you and Brandy's feelings. Son, we love you and don't want you to get hurt. We really want to welcome you with open arms, Brandy." My dad said as he gave Brandy a hug.