"You did what?" Isaac asked. We were talking over the phone. Allison and I had picked up and taken off to Vagas. I had just told my brother about my activities for the day.
"We got married. Ike, it was the right thing to do." I explained. Allison was in the bathroom of our hotel room showering, and didn't know I was talking to Isaac.
"What are you doing in Vagas?.. what happened to Buffalo?" He asked. Allison and I had told my parents that we were visiting her grandparents in Buffalo for the weekend. Allison's Mother knew about the marrage, as she had to give her concent. She was pleased that we were doing something responsible where the baby was concerned.
"There was no Buffalo.. it was just a story. Ike, we had to do this.."
"So now your a father and a husband... Tay, what if this get's out? The press would have a field day with something like this. And the fans... my God ... you know what they're like!"
"I know... if anything gets out, we'll just say it was a rumour... that's worked before... remember, with you and Jenna.. and the fans bought every word of it." I pointed out. Isaac sighed.
"Mom and Dad.... you have to tell them." He said.
"I know.... but how? You saw how the whole 'I got my ex girlfriend pregnant' scenario went down."
"Taylor....." Isaac hardly ever used my full name. I knew he was angry. "You've really out done yourself this time... I didn't think you could top getting Allison pregnant.. but boy, I was wrong."
"Wait a minute. Mom and Dad were over the moon when you and Jen got engaged... whats so different about now?" I asked.
"Um... a few things actually. One, Jen and I are waiting for a couple of years... you know, living together to see how things work out. Two, I talked to Mom and Dad about asking Jen to marry me before I did.. and three... we didn't run off to Vagas behind our parents backs. Not to mention, Jen and I aren't eighteen and seventeen!" Isaac exclaimed. Allison had celebrated her seventeenth birthday while I was on the promotional tour. "What happened to not wanting anything to do with the baby?"
"I changed my mind"
"I can see that... why?"
"I saw her Ike... my little girl. How could I not want anything to do with her? I cant miss out on a life I helped to create. I refuse to" I said. Isaac sighed.
"You went in with Allison when she had her last ultra sound didn't you?" He asked.
"Yeah... not on purpose though. She left her purse in the car and I had to take it into her."
"Oh, she just happened to leave her purse in the car when you're taking her to an ultra sound that she knows you want no part of? Doesn't that sound a little suss to you Tay?"
"No. It doesn't. Anyway, it dosen't matter now. I've seen her and Allison and I are married. There isn't anything anyone can do about it." I said.
"Okay, whatever you say Taylor.. when are you guys coming home?"
"Tomorrow... I know we've got a schedule to stick to."
"Allright... I'll see you then then.... when are you gonna tell Mom and Dad?"
"Probably tomorrow night...."
"Probably?"
"Okay, okay. I'll tell them tomorrow night" I said.
"Good" Isaac was content. We said our goodbyes and then hung up.
"Who were you talkin to?" Allison's voice came from the bathroom. I got up and walked in. She was dressed again, and was combing her long wet hair. She smiled at me through the mirror.
"Isaac."
"You told him what we did today, didn't you?" Allison asked me. I nodded.
"Yeah... I had to."
"What'd he say?" She asked, turning around to face me.
"Well, he wasn't exactly over the moon about it... but it's just cause of our music and everything... he's concerned about how the fans would react if they found out I'm married now" I couldn't help but grin when I said that. Me! I was married. It still didn't seem real. Allison grined as well.
"You certainly are. You're all mine... I love you Taylor" She said, walking towards me, she wrapped her arms around my neck. My arms circled around her and I only just got out
"I love you to" when her mouth was on mine. We stood in the bathroom, Her kisses were still the same as when we had been together, so long ago. Well, it felt like a long time ago. Two hours later, we were on the long drive back home.
"Ally, I'm gonna take care of you and our baby. I know I'll be on tour a lot of the time.. but I want you to come with me. Once the baby is born I mean. " I told her.
"Geez, I don't know Tay. I'm gonna need my Mom's help.. I wouldn't have a clue on how to bring up a child." Allison admitted. I grinned.
"You just happen to be married to a guy who's got five younger brothers and sisters.." Allison smiled.
"Right. I still don't know. I really have to think about it ok? Talk over it with Mom.". I nodded.
"Ok. That's cool. Just remember that I want you to come with me"
"I will" She smiled. She then settled back in her seat and closed her eyes. I found myself stealing glances at her with every possible chance. She was beautiful. Being pregnant had been kind to her and she was glowing. She loved our daughter with everything in her even though she wasn't born yet. I pressed play on the CD player in my car and made sure the music was down low enough so it didn't disturb Allison. She slept for nearly the entire drive home. She woke up when we were about two hours out of Tulsa.
"Hey there sleepy" I greeted her. Allison turned her head towards me and smiled.
"Hi... wow.... I was asleep for ages wasn't I?" She asked, stretching as well as she could in the car. I nodded.
"Yeah... I figured I'd let you sleep though, you're not going to get much of it once the babys born" I pointed out. Allison made a face.
"Bleh... thanks for reminding me"
"Anytime" I grinned.
"Are you nervous about telling your parents?" Allison asked, suddenly growing serious.
"More like scared shitless... I know that they aren't going to take it all that well... I mean, I lied to them about where I was going for starters, and then I come home married. Its not gonna go down well". Allison grimaced
"We could always wait until the babys born to tell them, by that time we cant have the marriage enolled."
"I don't think they can make us do that... I don't think they'd want to make us do that either. But the sooner we tell them the better."
"Yeah.... so we'll tell them when we get home?" Allison asked. I nodded.
"It's for the best". Three hours later however, I didn't agree with myself. Allison, myself, her mother and my parents were sitting in our family's living room and I had just broke the news to Mom and Dad.
"I can't believe this! You're Married!" Mom cried. Dad was silent and staring at me. I couldn't look him in the eye. "Taylor, honey... you're to young to be married! It's not something to take lightly, this is a big responsibility... first you get Allison pregnant and now you marry her! This is to much Taylor"
"Taylor didn't get me pregnant, I had something to do with it to Mrs. Hanson" Allison spoke up. I was surprised when Mom didn't whirl around and retaliate with what Allison had just said to her.
"Diana, Walker... I really think that Taylor and Allison are mature enough to handle this. I wouldn't have concented otherwise" Evylen, Allisons mother spoke up in our defense. Mom sighed and stood up.
"I'm getting some coffee.... Taylor, I want you to help me" She said. I got up and followed her. Once in the kitchen, she didn't say anything. "I hope you know what you're getting yourself into honey..." She said quietly.
"I don't really... but I love Allison, and I saw our baby... Mom, I'm gonna be a father... I'm getting a daughter" I said. Mom turned to face me.
"You went into an ultra sound didnt you? I thought you weren't going to"
"Allison left her purse in the car and I had to take it into her... she may have done that on purpose to get me inside, but I'm so glad. I heard her heartbeat, saw her kicking... she's beautiful Mom" I said. Mom steped forward and wrapped her arms around me. I hugged her back.
"I love you honey..." She said, her arms still around me. I could tell she was crying. Hell, I was to. "And I trust that you've made the right desicion for you and Allison" She added.
"I love you to Mom... and thanks. Allison and I know what we're doing"
"I don't know if you do or not, but you're old enough to be making your own choices". We broke apart.
"I dont think Dad would agree with you... he's furious.. he hasn't said a word" I said.
"He'll be okay Taylor, you know he'll come around. It just might take a while thats all"
"I know, I don't like him being angry with me, I've got your support, I want his to"
