It's not all roses

Chapter 11

Tyson POV

Four weeks have passed since Misty and I lost our baby. She has been receiving the help she needs. She has been seeing her psychologist for the past two weeks and is on her tablets again. I'm back at work and it has been quiet of late. When I say quiet, I mean that my fucked up mother hasn't been causing anymore issues at the moment.

I work part time in the garden center in town. It is a good job but I wish I could get more hours to help out more with bills and what not. Today, I am unloading a delivery of soil. This shit is heavy and is hard on the back and arms.

"Tyson, you've got a phone call mate" Jarred, my boss calls out. He comes and takes over the unloading and I rush into the office to grab the phone. Picking up the receiver, I can hear Misty calling out to Lacy to help Laura.

"Mis, babe, what's wrong?" I ask her. "Mum is in labour and we can't get a hold of Jason. I need to get her to the hospital but I don't have any petrol and mum's car is still in the shop. Ty we need help" she cries down the phone. I look up at the clock and notice Jarred walking into the office. He nods his head at me and mouths to me to 'Go'. "Mis, I'll be there in 5 minutes babe. Just tell Laura to keep breathing and I will be there as soon as I can" I tell Misty. She makes a sound down the line and hangs up.

"Thanks Jarred. Laura is in labour and they can't get a hold of Jason" I tell my boss. "Get moving dickhead" he laughs out at me and I take off for the carpark. I jump in my car and take off as soon as I could. Driving home doing a little over the speed limit, I just keep trying to contact Jason. He still isn't answering. "Fuck Jase, pick up the fucking phone" I call out while listening to it ring.

"What the fuck Tyson. I have like a hundred missed calls from you all" Jason finally answers. "Jase, Laura is in labour. You need to get the fuck home, right fucking now, man" I yell out to him. "Fuck, shit, fuck, Jesus Fuck" Jason says down the line. He quickly hangs up and I call Misty.

"Where are you Ty?" she asks. "Just about to pull up the driveway" I tell her. I literally pull up the drive and Misty has Laura out the front door. I jump out and run over to help them. "How far apart are the contractions Ma?" I ask. "Only 6 minutes, but they are getting stronger and longer. I don't think it'll be long before the baby comes" Laura grits out between a contraction.

Jason's truck pulls up before I even had Laura near my car. He leave the engine running and jumps out to grab Laura. Picking her up in a bridal carry he runs to his truck and places her in. Shutting the door and running around to his side. "We'll see you guys there" Misty yells out. Jason nods his head and jumps into the truck. Take off he leaves rubber on the road.

Lacy comes out the front with Laura's hospital bag and Ryan and we all jump into my car. We don't rush now as Jason is with his woman. He should be the one who gets her there and watches the most amazing thing in the world.

I hold Misty's hand the whole time. I know this must be killing her. Knowing her mum is about to have a baby and only 4 weeks ago she miscarried her own. I rub soft patterns on the back of her hand to let her know I was there with her. I quickly glance at her and give her a small smile. She reciprocates the smile then goes back to staring out the window.

Arriving at the hospital. I find a parking spot and tell the girls to go ahead. I'll grab Ryan and make our way in. I take my time getting Ryan out of his seat. He is excited to be getting a new uncle or aunty today, even though he has no idea what that means. I must admit though, it's fucking awkward knowing my son is older than his uncle or aunty.

We make it into the hospital and straight away Ryan notices the playground. I decide that he can play while we wait. I know this baby is number 3 for Laura, so he or she will arrive a little bit quicker, but what's the harm in letting Ryan play. He won't understand what is going on. He just knows that nanny is having a baby and that baby is coming out of her belly.

We have been playing in the playground for a good hour and a half when my phone vibrates in my pocket. I pull it out and read the message. "Ryan, bud, it's time to go and meet your new Uncle" I tell Ryan with a massive smile. He starts clapping his pudgy little hands and tries to run out of the playground. Thankfully there is a gate surrounding it.

I pick him up and we head down the hall, following the signs to maternity. An elevator ride later and we are walking towards Laura's room. Misty comes out into the hallway when she could hear Ryan calling out for his Nanny. "You ready to meet your uncle?" she asks Ryan with a massive smile on her face. I put Ryan on the ground and he runs to Misty. She quickly scoops him up, flashes me her pearly whites and ducks into the room where Laura is.

I take my time going into the room. I stand at the door. Taking deep breaths. I don't know how Misty is being so brave when all I want to do is curl up and cry. I know that she would have loved to be in this position. Having another little bubba of our own. Giving Ryan a brother or sister.

I have my back to the door and don't realise when it is opened. The back of my top is grabbed and I am pulled into the room. I turn around and take in the scene. Ryan is sitting on the bed with Laura and the new little bubba. Jason has tears running down his face, along with Misty and Lacy. Laura looks up at me and smiles.

"Tyson, come and meet Brock Noah Richardson" Laura announces. I smile at her and slowly make my way to the bed. Ryan kicks his leg out to stop me. "No Dad" he says. I look at him and shake my head. "Nanny baby. Not you" Ryan says. Everyone starts laughing at Ryan. "Ryan, that isn't nice is it now" Laura says to him. She motions for me to come closer. I look down at the little man in her arms and can feel the tears in my eyes.

I have mixed emotions right now. Seeing Laura with her son, my heart is over-joyed for her and Jason, but at the same time, it is breaking even more. Knowing that I wouldn't be able to be the glowing dad in 7 months time. I give Laura a kiss on her head, and walk around the bed to and shake Jason's hand. I am so excited for them both, I really am.

I go and stand next to Misty and wrap my arm around her waist. She leans her head back on my shoulder and kisses my jaw softly. "One day, it'll be our turn again" she whispers to me. I kiss her temple and rest my chin on her shoulder.

Misty, Lacy, Ryan and I only stay for a little bit longer with Laura and Jason. They need time with each other. I know the girls wanted to stay longer but they also knew Laura and Jason needed this. I carry Ryan out of the room and we all make our way to the elevator. Lacy was texting on her phone. Most likely to April and Kylie. Misty had zoned out. I wish I knew what she was thinking right now.

I wrap my free arm around her waist and she leans in against me. I look at her "Are you ok?" I whisper to her. She gives me a short nod, which I know straight away is a lie. I kiss her temple while we wait for the elevator. As soon as it arrived, we all walked on in silence. I could tell Misty was now feeling the effects of her miscarriage again. I just wish I could take this pain away for her.

**

Once we had arrived home Lacy went straight into the house. Misty and I walk around the side of the house to our own place. Ryan had fallen asleep in the car so he was now sleeping on my shoulder. Misty unlocks the door and opens it allowing me to step in first. I take Ryan straight to his room and lay him down in his crib.

Leaving his room Misty is standing in the door way of our room. She looks towards me and her eyes glass over. I take 2 long strides to reach her and pull her into my chest. Wrapping my arms around her tightly I whisper into her ear, "Let it all out baby girl. Let it all out" It didn't take long for her body to start shaking with her sobs.

I pick her up and carry her to the bed, gently laying her down, I climb in next to her. Allowing her to take her time with what she needed. We laid together like this for half an hour until Misty had cried herself to sleep.

"I wish I could take away your pain baby girl. One day we will have another one of us running around" I quietly whisper to her, watching her sleep away her troubles.