Chapter 8

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December 20th 1985

Snow covered the ground on the beautiful December morning.

"Who wants a snowball fight?" Roger asked

The boys were round at mine and Freddie's for the day to celebrate a month pregnancy.

"Yeah" the others chorused before looking to me

"Yeah but be careful" I said

We all pulled on coats and extra jumpers before heading out. I snuck off behind some trees for protection while firing snowballs at the others. Then one hit me in the back.

"BE CAREFUL OF MY PREGNANT WIFE" Freddie shouted as I turned round to face Roger

"Listen to what he said" I added before laughing

Roger rolled his eyes at me before walking off. I then picked up another snowball and threw it at Roger. Roger turned round and put his middle finger up at me which brought me to laughing. I then watched Brian and Freddie tackling each other to the ground. I walked over to them and chucked a snow ball at each of them. Me, Roger and John stood watching the fight taking place.

February 18th 1986:

"Can you please give a warm welcome to Hope Mercury" Freddie called from on stage

It was Queens tour round Great Britain which I was joining them for. I walked onto stage, clutching a mic while waving to the audience.

"Thank you" I said into the mic as I reached Freddie

Roger began with the first beats of my song Set It All Free. As the opening began I could begin to feel the baby kicking. I grabbed Freddie's hand and placed it on the small bump which had formed. We smiled at each other before I began with the lyrics. Soon Freddie joined in as a duet, and then Roger began with the high parts.

The kicking never stopped and for once I was glad, I knew the baby would have a thing for music. But which I don't know, she could either take the taste of uncle Deaky and disco or uncle Brian or uncle Roger or her dad, who knows. After the song I retreated to the piano for a little rest as we began Bohemian Rhapsody. Halfway through the concert I sang love of my life with Brian the only other one on stage.

Me:
Love of my life, you've hurt me
You've broken my heart and now you leave me
Love of my life, can't you see?
Bring it back, bring it back
Don't take it away from me, because you don't know
What it means to me

Then Freddie walked on stage and took over the lyrics.

Freddie:
Love of my life, don't leave me
You've stolen my love, you now desert me
Love of my life, can't you see?
Bring it back, bring it back
Don't take it away from me
Because you don't know
What it means to me
Obrigado

I then joined in with him.

Me and Freddie:
You will remember
When this is blown over
Everything's all by the way
When I grow older
I will be there at your side to remind you
How I still love you (I still love you)
I still love you
Oh, hurry back, hurry back

I heard Brian join in for the last few lines.

All 3:
Don't take it away from me
You don't know what it means to me
Love of my life
Love of my life
Ooh, eh (alright)

I then kissed Freddie as Roger and Deaky returned to stage. Then the famous opening of Radio GaGa came blasting through the speakers as Freddie began dancing like he did on live aid. I sat on the top of the piano while joining on backing vocals.

By the end of the concert I was exhausted, doing it 4 months pregnant was hard. As we left stage Freddie picked me up bridal style and carried me to the dressing room. He laid me on the sofa while he and the boys got changed. I watched them walked round shirtless until Roger pulled some hair spray out after he was fighting with Brian.

"Roger" Brian said as Roger squirted him in the face with hair spray

I stifled a laugh while Brian began coughing.

"Children" John said as he walked past them and over to his shirt which was on the back of the sofa I was laying on

Then Freddie walked over to me.

"Ready to get back to the hotel?" He asked kneeling down

"Yeah" I nodded at him

Freddie picked me up and carried me from the dressing room.

"Fred I can walk" I said

"But I insist on carrying you" Freddie said

We got into the waiting limo before driving round the streets of Edinburgh before escaping into the country side. When we arrived at the hotel I escaped before Freddie could pick me up. I rushed inside and up to the room before Freddie. I slumped down on the bed and started up to the ceiling.

"That was a good concert" Freddie said

"I loved it" I said turning to face him

4 months later:

I was sat in the studio listening to the guys record a new album. The songs had previously been used in the film highlander, which hasn't been finished yet. They were re-recording Rogers song a kind of magic. I was laying down on the sofa while they recorded. I clambered up off the sofa and headed over to the desk where Miami was sat.

"I'm just gonna head out for a breath of fresh air" I said

He nodded in reply before I left. I stood outside leaning against the wall when a rolls Royce pulled up. I watched the chauffeur clamber out before going round to the back to help out the passenger. I squinted to be sure it was Sean Connery, the star of highlander, or if I was seeing things. He walked over to me to say hello.

"The last time I saw you this little one was much littler" Sean said putting his hand on my bump

"Yeah" I giggled "Just one month to go"

"As a warning I just want to say it's going to be hard. But I'm sure between you you and Freddie will do it perfectly" Sean said

"Thanks. Anyway what brought you to the studio?" I asked

"I loved the music so much for highlander I decided to come and listen in to them recording the full album" Sean replied

"I'll show you through" I said as we walked inside

When we walked in Queen were gathered round the desk listening to the track.

"Ladies and gentleman please welcome Mr Sir Sean Connery" i said gesturing for him to enter

They all turned round to greet him. After a fifteen minute break they went back to recording as me and Sean took a seat.

"How's pregnancy been?" Sean asked

"Hard but fun. I know that I'll get a baby girl out of this" I replied

"What are you going to name her?" He asked

"We decided on Dafne" I replied

"Such a cute name" Sean said

"That's why we picked it" I said

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