Dasey (Derek and Casey) Life With Derek

Emily to the Rescue.

With Casey stressed over the pregnancy Emily stepped in and said she would coordinate with the wedding planner. At this rate we have no money with our student debt. I had to figure out how to get help because we were drowning and needed a life raft. So I picked up my cell and called my dad George who picked up by the second ring.

"Hey son...."

"Hey dad,are you willing to see me?."

"Of course I am but I don't know if it's a good idea."

"Dad...please."

When he heard the crack in my tone he knew that I was crumbling. So he agreed to meet me and I picked a nice bar and as I sat there waiting with the blue walls and exposed brick wall that is surrounded by wooden shelf's. All the alcohol stacked and a bartender mixing some light drinks for everyone whose having a drink after work. I see my dad and the relief and fear come in waves. I see his nervous face and how clearly uncomfortable he is coming to meet me. He comes to the booth in the back where I'm sitting. 

"Hey Derek."

"Dad."

I got up to hug him and he returned the hug. Sat down and caught me up on how everyone's doing. Edwins amazing at math now even though he was terrible before and Lizzie is the rising star on the hockey team. I remember how I helped her learn the moves and how hard it was because she could bearly skate. It hurt to hear these things and Marti is having a great time and is about to graduate elementary school. Things went silent and I didn't want to show how much I missed everyone and that I miss seeing all this. So I asked about baby Blake and he said that he's cute and smart. A true Venturi he already grabs at the remote for fun. My dad asked the question I was scared he would.

"Why am I here Derek?."

"I missed you dad. I missed everyone."

"You and Casey made that choice."

"Dad we are in love."

"You are only twenty five! You both are rushing and are related."

"Not by blood."

"Derek that's a loophole."

"Dad this does hurt."

"Really? Imagine how we are doing?."

"Please I need help."

"What's wrong son?."

"Casey...she's.."

"What's wrong with Casey."

The urgency in my dads voice is immediate and I don't know what to tell him first. Do I tell him we are getting married in a few weeks. Or do I tell him she's pregnant.

"She's....pregnant."

"Son....no..."

"Dad...."

"Please tell me it isn't true!."

I couldn't make eye contact and my dad sat there emotionless with the most empty expression on his face. He was sweating and just took the beer pitcher and poured it heavily in his glass. I waited and waited but after he poured a second glass after the first from the beer pitcher. He finally started to talk again.

"Are you two planning on having the baby? Are you ready to be parents? What have you discussed!?."

"I told Casey that I'd support whatever she decides."

"Lord...son...Jesus."

"We want to be married before she has the baby."

"With what money?."

"We have some but dad I was hoping you would help us out."

"Derek...you can't ask me for that."

"Dad please!."

"No son you two want to be married,you want to be adults. Then you two figure it out. I wish you luck son."

"What about a loan!?."

"Excuse me?."

"If you loan me the money? I'll pay you back after the wedding and honeymoon if there is one."

"A loan."

"Yes dad I promise."

"Fine I'll help you with the wedding and honeymoon. I expect everything to be returned to me once you two are settled."

"Thank you dad..."

"I still love you...and Casey."

After the tense meeting with my dad I felt hope. He would help ease this stress so Casey can have a healthy pregnancy. I met with Emily at the beach after the permit was approved. She had this gorgeous archway set up and the flowers already while talking with the planner.

"Derek! Hey what do you think?."

"Looks beautiful Em' honestly it's gorgeous."

"Okay I took some photos for Casey and she likes it so now I have to meet the caterers and..Derek what's wrong?."

"What do you mean?."

"There's a teardrop coming from your eye."

"Oh god I'm sorry I just had a meeting with my dad."

"Oh my god how did it go!?."

"Mixed but he will help but I'll have to pay him back though."

"I'm glad things went well."

"Thank you for helping Em' you're a godsend."

"Well me and the planner are getting on and of course I said I'd support you guys so I'm putting my money where my mouth is."

"It means the world for us."

"Alright now go see your future wife."

"Ok but don't tire yourself out."

As I drove home I felt a small weight off me. And was only looking forward to seeing Casey's face. Once I pulled into the parking lot and locked my car I made it to the hallway and waited for the elevator. And I made it to our floor and opened the door.

"Hey future husband!."

"Hey wife."

As Casey wrapped her arms around me with me holding onto her my fight for us is renewed. She and our child is my fight and I don't care what other obstacles there are. As long as I can wake up to this face and those eyes then everything is worth it. I kissed Casey and didn't ask her about the baby but I am hoping that she will keep it. I know it isn't smart or in the realm of smart but I want to be tied to her in every human way. Because I love her with everything in me.