~Tony’s POV~
It’s been a few days since I found out about Kari’s pregnancy. Every day before going to work, I say hi to the baby. Today was Saturday and Kari and I are going over to Vic’s to hang out and tell them the news. I brought along my guitar as we got in the car. I drove us to Vic’s house. We arrived and we got off of the car. I grabbed my guitar from the back and we headed towards the door and knocked. Vic opened the door and let us in. We went into the living room where everyone else was. We were greeted by our friends as we entered the room. We talked about random things and shared some laughs.
“What are you guys all happy about?” Jaime asked as he noticed our uncontainable smiles.
“We’re happy?” Kari asked trying to hide it.
“Someone got laid…” Jaime said jokingly. Kari and I blushed and looked down.
“You so did! Be careful though. Wrap it up Tony or you’ll have a little you or little Kari running around.” Kari and I looked at each other and smiled. I put one arm around her and pulled her closer while I rested the other on her stomach.
“No way…” Jaime said finally catching on.
“Yea way.” I said.
“You guys are going to be parents?” Vic asked in shock.
“Yup.” Kari said.
“Oh my god guys we’re going to be uncles.” Jaime said to Vic and Mike.
“Is it a girl or boy?” Vic asked.
“It’s too early to tell.” Kari said.
“Well let’s sing to that little child shall we?” Vic said. I grabbed my guitar and started to play a song that the guys and I wrote together. It’s called ‘Yeah Boy and Doll Face’. Vic started singing.
“Were you honest when you said,
"I could never leave your bed",
Wake me up and let me know you're alive
And will you fall in love again?
Is the scent slowly spreading?
I've been answering machines all night
And are the doctors dancing in
While the ambulances sing?
Another boy without a sharper knife...
The moment that's where I
Kill the conversation, wrap this up
With a knife that loves to feel
How do you know how deep to go before it's real?”
After that, we decided to go eat somewhere. “A toast to the future parents.” Vic said holding up his drink. We all picked up our cups and cheered.
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After hanging out with our friends, Kari and I drove to the beach to walk around. We got out of the car and began to walk around hand in hand. We talked about random things and just enjoyed the peaceful setting. We sat down on the sand and just admired the view in a comfortable silence for a while. We saw some children run in front of us laughing and playing. I smiled at the thought of us making a child that happy.
“Tony?” Kari said still looking straight ahead.
“Yea?”
“I-I’m scared.”
“What are you scared of?” I said turning to face her.
“It’s just that there are so many things to learn before this child is born. And what if I’m not a good mom? Also, I’m so scared that Axel will get out of jail and hurt us. And I haven’t even told my dad yet. He’s going to freak out.”
“You’re going to be a great mom. And Axel will never get anywhere near us. I’m here to protect you and our son or daughter. And about your dad, when do you plan on telling him? I mean, I don’t know what he will do but he’s going to find out soon if we don’t tell him.”
“I know I should tell him but I just need to find the right time.”
“Ok I respect that. But when you think it’s the right time, I think we should tell him together.” She nodded. I put my hand on her cheek and leaned in. I kissed her gently. We pulled away and she gave me a weak smile.