It
was the day before the wedding and everyone was going crazy, Brian and Melissa
because they were so nervous, Kevin and Jennah because they were really busy
helping with last minute arrangements, Laura and AJ because they had missed
their flight to kentucky and have to wait till the next morning to get another
one. Nick and Gina were still prepring for their baby that was due in less than
a week.
Everyone was meeting at a
resturant for the rehearsal dinner. Jennah was Melissas maid of honnor and
Kevin was Brians best man. They decided not to have a huge bridal party and it
was just the four of them. The others were there though.
“hi Nick, hi Gina” Melissa
smiled when they walked in.
“hi” they both smiled giving her
a hug.
“Gina how are you” she asked
reffering to the baby.
“im ok” she replied “nervous
though”
“I could imagine” she laughed
“what about you Melissa, you and
Brian planning on any childern in the near future” Nick asked with a smirk.
“don’t push it Carter” she
laughed walking away.
“I think Brian would make a good
father” Gina said
“I think so too” Nick agreed.
They walked over to where Brian was standing and they gave him hugs.
“hey guys, I havent seen you in
a while” he smiled
“yeah I know, we need to keep in
touch better when we have off time” Nick laughed “um AJ and Laura missed the
flight so their coming tomorrow moring”
“figures” Brian laughed “that’s
ok although I was hoping us guys could go out tonight”
“why sort of a bachelor party
type thing” Gina wondered
“no im just sick of this wedding
stuff” he whispered making sure Melissa didn’t hear. “a bit of advice, when you
two decide to get married, elope”
“thanks Bri” Nick laughed
“were here” they heard AJ yell,
they turned around and saw him and Laura walking in.
“how’d you guys get here” Gina
asked
“we paid some couple to trade
tickets with us” AJ laughed “but were here now so let the party begin”
“AJ this is a fancy rehearsal
dinner” Laura said “not a party”
“I know Laur” he said. They
stood around chatting a little more and then sat down to eat.
“leave a place for Howie” AJ
said pulling out the chair next to him.
“Howies here” Kevin asked looking
at AJ.
“yep” AJ said sounding like a
little kid.
“ok” everyone said
“I want to propose a toast to
the bride and groom to be, Brian Littrell and Melissa soon-to-be Littrell”
Kevin said they all raised their glasses and toasted.
“and I would also like to
propose a toast” Melissa said standing up. “to mom and dad to be Nick and Gina”
they raised their glasses and toasted again.
“thank you” Nick and Gina smiled
“wait” AJ said standing up “I
wanna make a toast to Howie, for being such a super friend” everyone paused for
a minute but then toasted to Howie.
“Laura, are you at all…worried
about AJ” Gina asked her quietly.
“not anymore, he just misses him
a lot” she replied
a
few hours later everyone was up and talking again.
“Nick” Gina asked walking over
to where he was talking to Kevin.
“what sweetie” he asked
“im going to go back to Brians
with the girls, I think you guys are going out”
“ok, I'll see you later” he said
putting his arms around her and giving her a hug. “I love you baby” he said
“meaning both of you”
“I love you too” she smiled
“bye” she walked away and went back to Brians with the girls.
A
few hours later Brian Nick AJ and Kevin were all at a pub playing pool and just
having a good time.
“you know guys” Kevin said putting
his arms over Nick and AJs shoulders “we should do things like this more often”
“yeah” Nick smiled
“but Nick, you cant because your
going to have a baby soon” AJ said “Brian too because hes going to be married”
“wait I can still have fun even if
I am married” Brian said
“me too” Nick whined “im still
young you know”
“I agree with AJ” Kevin said
leaning against the pool table and looking at Brian and Nick. “you guys are
giving it all up, I mean why do you think I wont propose to Jennah”
“so your saying once our baby is
here im not going to have a life” Nick asked
“no I didn’t say that” Kevin
said “but your definitely going to have to give something up, ginas not going
to let you go out every night and leave her with the baby. Your gonna have to
wake up early and go to sleep early. Its gonna suck”
“yeah” AJ agreed “and Brian,
your never gonna be with another chick, it’ll be Melissa when you go to bed,
Melissa when you wake up”
“so what” he said “lets just
play pool” not wanting the guys to ideas to start getting to him.
On the other hand Nick wasn’t
feeling the same way as Brian. He didn’t want his life to be thrown away and he
didn’t want to suddenly become a 40 year old. He made a mental note to talk to
Gina later and took his shot.
Melissa
Jennah Laura and Gina were all sitting in the living room eating pizza and
watching movies.
“so Melissa” Laura started “you
starting to have second thoughts yet”
“not at all” she laughed “I know
Brian and I would end up together anyways. This just makes it offical”
“I wish Nick and I could get
married” Gina sighed
“why” Jennah asked
“because I always had this
stupid idea in my head that first you get married and then you have a baby. Not
that I have any regrets I just…oh nevermind”
“no I get what your saying, your
worried that Nicks going to leave you with a baby and you think being married
would make him feel committed to stay” Melissa said
“well sort of” Gina answered
“but he better already feel committed”
“Gina I don’t think Nick would
leave you” Laura said “hes not that type”
“I know but I guess I just want
to be married when I have a baby, I don’t want to set a bad example for him or
her”
“well than ask him yourself”
Jennah suggested
“that’s not a good idea” Gina
laughed “forget it”
“ok” they all laughed
the
guys were still playing pool. AJ and Kevin were drunk out of their minds and
Brian and Nick were just trying to keep them out of trouble.
“are you ok Nick” Brian asked
looking over at Nicks troubled expression.
“I donno Bri” Nick said quietly
“I think I've been doing too much thinking lately”
“about what”
“stuff”
“what kind of stuff”
“just Gina, and the baby I
guess”
“wanna go outside and talk, I
think Kevin and AJ will be ok” Brian said looking at AJ and Kevin who were
singing a song they made up called ‘ode to Howie’.
“ok” Nick agreed, they stood up
and walked outside. They
walked to the side of the building and sat down on a bench.
“so whats up” Brian asked after
a long silence.
“it’s a bunch of things” he
sighed
“well I cant help you unless I
know what the problem is”
“its kinda everything in my life
right about now”
“umm hummm” Brian said so Nick
knew he was still listening.
“I don’t know if im ready to be
a father”
“I think you are Nick…” Brian
started
“but Brian im only 20, im on the
road constantly, and theres a million other things”
“Nick, you know that this is
going to happen whether your ready or not. Just do the best you can and I know
you’ll be fine. Its not going to be easy for you and Gina but your baby needs
you and you have to be there for it. You cant be worrying about your age. Age
has nothing to do with your maturity, I can tell that you’ve grown up so much
just in the past couple months”
“you know Brian” a smile spread
across Nicks face, “that made me feel a whole bunch better you have no idea”
Brian laughed “I hope so, just
don’t pressure yourself too much with trying to be a good father. Because I
know you will be” he pat Nick on the back a few times.
“thanks Bri” he smiled “now I
know it’s the night before your wedding and everything but can you do me a huge
favor”
“sure what is it”
“will you and Melissa come with
me tonight”
“where” he asked
“the…” Nick went on to tell
Brian where he planned on going and he agreed. They drove back to Brians house
and walked in.
“hey boys” Jennah smiled “wheres
kevy”
“and AJ” Laura added
“oh shit we left them at the
bar” Nick laughed “I think you girls better go get them”
“fine, thanks so much for your
help” Laura said sarcasticly
“yeah, Melissa were taking your
car” Jennah said
“ok” Melissa replied they left.
“I didn’t think you guys would be home for a while”
“well we have to do something
important” Nick said
“what” Gina asked
“it’s a secret” he smirked “come
here for a minute” he helped her up and with an encouraging smile from Brian
Nick walked outside with her.
“what is it Nick” she asked as
they walked over to a picnic table set up at the side of the house.
“here” he took off the sports
coat he was wearing and put it over her shoulders.
“thanks” she said watching him
pace back and fourth infront of her. “will you please stop that”
“sorry” he said turning and
facing her. He sat down on the bench facing her and took her hands. “Gina I
love you”
“I love you too Nick” she said
with a soft smile. He leaned in and gently pressed his lips against hers. He
pulled away and then ran his hand over her cheek. “Gina I love you so much” he
whispered putting his cheek right agains hers and whispering in her ear.
“you said that already” she
giggled he pulled back and smiled. Moving back he lifted up her shirt and
looked at her belly. He softly rubbed it with his hand and kissed it lightly.
Pulling her shirt back down he sat back up so he was looking into her eyes. “is
there a point to us being out here”
“yes” he said simply “this” he
walked over to where there was a big box.
“what is it” she asked
he carried it over and set it
down. “open it and find out”
she pulled open the top only to
find a tiny box iside. “tricky huh” she laughed taking the box out. “its not
christmas for two days”
“I know” he said as she took off
the lid. There was a beautiful dimond ring laying in the black velvet lined box
that sparkled in the moonlight. “marry me Gina” he whispered looking into her
greenish eyes.
She started crying.
“Nick…I…umm….yes” she choked out.
He leaned in to kiss her but her
face turned pale and she grabbed his hand. “whats the matter” he asked
“I – I think the b-babys coming”
Melissa
and Brian were inside looking at Nick and Gina out the window.
“your really going to let them
get married before us” she asked
“well he really wants to do it
before their baby comes, and he doesn’t think its going to be another couple
days like its supposed to be”
“so your saying its going to
come early”
“maybe, Nick thinks so”
Melissa laughed “what makes him
so sure”
“that” Brian said pointing to
Gina who was now laying on the ground with Nick kneeling next to her. “call an
ambulance Missy” Brian said running out.
“Brian call an ambulance” Nick
yelled
“Melissas doing it” he said
kneeling on the other side of Gina. “are you ok Gina”
“im ok” she breathed
“don’t worry sweetie, its going
to be ok” Nick said stroking her hair. At that moment Laura and Jennah drove in
with Kevin and AJ.
“whats going on” Laura asked
“ginas having a baby” Brian
anwered as AJ and Kevin staggered over.
“aww how sweet” Kevin slured
getting down on his knees and pushing Brian out of the way. AJ did the same
thing to Nick.
“Giiiiinnnnnaaaa” AJ laughed
“will you have a baby for me”
“no” she said
“pweese” he begged
“me too, me too” Kevin laughed
“get them away” Gina said, the
others tried pulling them up but they wouldn’t move.
“Gina don’t worrry” AJ said
patting her forehead “I'll get it out for ya”
“me too me too” Kevin said again
they both moved down twards her feet.
“get them away get them away”
Gina cried
“come on Kevin” Jennah said
slapping his arm.
“you too AJ” Laura said doing
the same.
“noooo” they both wailed. Nick
grabbed Kevin by his shirt and pulled him up. He then did it to AJ and pushed
them twards the house.
“get away from us” he yelled
“Nicky doesn’t like me anymore”
Kevin whined
“me either” AJ said slumping off
twards the house. The ambulance pulled in and they went wild chasing the
flashes of light (*hehe I had to plug my site in there*) around the yard.
The
next morning Brian and Melissa woke up and smiled at eachother.
“were getting married today”
Melissa grinned
“I know” Brian said dragging
himself out of bed. “come on lets go see Nick and Gina before we have to start
getting ready”
“ok” she said getting up and
walking into the bathroom.
Nick
and Gina had been awake for a while. Mostly because Gina hurt too much to sleep
and because they were very excited about their new baby.
“her birthday is on christmas
eve” Gina smiled looking at their beautiful daughter while she slept in her
fathers arms.
“yeah” Nick smiled “I knew she
was going to come early”
“so did I” she reached over and
ran her fingers through Nicks hair. “thank you”
“for what” he asked
“being here, and everything
else”
“I wouldn’t have missed it for
anything” he said leaning over and kissing her. A few minutes later Brian and
Melissa walked in.
“hey” they whispered
“hi” Nick and Gina smiled
“ohhh a baby” Melissa said
running over and taking her from Nick.
“congradulations” Brian smiled
looking at the tiny baby. “it’s a girl”
“yeah” Nick smiled
“whats her name” Melissa asked
“Kennedy Marie” Gina replied
“that’s so cute” she laughed
“im gonna get some sleep now,
you guys stay and play nice with my baby” Gina warned
“ohhh Gina we love the baby”
Brian said Gina smiled and closed her eyes.