A Cool Story, chapter 8
I woke up with Billie Joe's arms wrapped around me from behind. I turned to look at him. he was smiling at me. We kissed each other and got out of bed and walked into the sitting room. Beer cans were everywhere. Mike and Hannah were still asleep on the couch and Tre was in the kitchen making breakfast. Claudia was flippin through the music channels.
"Good morning you two," Tre smiled
"Good morning Tre," we sat down on an avaliable couch and watched TV. eventually Mike and Hannah woke up and breakfast was cooked.
"Eggs and bacon anyone?" called Tre from the kitchen. My stomach growled.
"Yum," I said, holding my growling stomach. Tre brought in our breakfast. I ate mine fast and asked for more.
"Geeze Kerry! more? That plate was huge!" everyone chuckled. I smiled and blushed. Billie Joe smiled and wrapped his arm around me. Good lord. I just remembered. My parents dont even know that im pregnant yet!
"Shit."
"Kerry whats wrong?"
"My parents...they dont know yet..." I rested my hand on my stomach. There was silence.
"Well you could go right now" suggested Mike.
"Yeah...I think we'll just go to my house today. we were going to have dinner with my parents tonight anyway."
**a while later**
We all sat and watched TV all day. Billie Joe and I had to get to my house at 5:00 and it was 4:50.
"Well you guys we have to get going now."
"Good luck."
"Have fun." Billie Joe helped me into the car and we were off. We were at a stop light and I was hot so I rolled down my window. Bad idea. Everyone saw Billie Joe and was like "holy shit! It's Billie Joe Armstrong!" but we were kinda used to it. I quickly rolled up my window and the light turned green.
"I'm sorry Billie Joe. I was really hot."
"That's ok sweetie," he said smiling. We pulled up to my parents' house. Billie Joe helped me out of the car and we went up to the back door. I knocked and we walked in. Dear lord I hope they dont notice my stomach right away. My little sister would probably blab it. shes only 7 so I had to bribe her or something. We walked into the kitchen. My Dad's fabulous cooking filled the air. Porkchops. my favorite.
"Hey Kerry! Hey Billie Joe!"
"Hey Dad!" he gave Billie Joe and me a big hug. My Mom walked into the kitchen smiling.
"Hi Mom!"
"Hey you guys! How are you?"
"Great," I said, hugging her.
"How are you doing Billie Joe?"
"Great," my Mom hugged him.
"How was your trip? Did you have fun?" I looked sideways at Billie Joe. He winked. 'Should I tell them now?' I thought. 'No, better wait 'til we eat'.
"We had a blast! It was so beautiful!"
"That's good sweetie. Come in! Make yourselves at home!" I sat on the couch next to Billie Joe. My little sister was playing with Little People and watching Spongebob. She smiled sweetly and leapt up. She leaped into my arms and hugged my neck. Billie Joe laughed.
"Hello to you too Emma," her knee drove into my stomach and I yelped. My parents didn't hear me, thank god. They were too busy cooking. I pulled her off of me and onto the floor. She looked confused when Billie Joe rubbed my stomach.
"Kerry, why is your tummy bigger?" she asked, pointing to my stomach.
"Emma, shut up!" I hissed.
"Ooooh I'm telling Mom!" she announced and ran for the stairs. I got up and grabbed her shoulder.
"Emma, listen. Don't tell Mom. I'm sorry. I need to tell her something at dinner. I'll give you a piggy-back ride later if you dont tell her ok?"
"Well...I dont know..."
"EMMA please, please, PLEASE don't tell."
"...ok...fine..." I squeezed her tight.
"Thank you Emma."
"Kids! Dinner!" I carried Emma upstairs with Billie Joe behind me. I sat next to Billie Joe, my Dad was at one end of the table and my Mom on the other. Emma and my older sister Chrissy sat across from us. The meal was delicious. 'this is it' I thought 'tell them now'.
"Hey you guys, Billie Joe and I have something to tell you."
"Well, what is it?" my Mom asked, "are you ok?"
"Yeah I'm fine...I'm pregnant" *silence*
"Seriously?" my sister asked.
"Yup...just found out," my Mom got up and gave me a hug. Tears of joy flooded her eyes.
"Congratulations! My girl is growing up so fast!" I blushed. I wasnt a girl anymore. I was a lady.
"That's great!" my Dad said. my Mom hugged Billie Joe.
"Thata kid BJ"
"Mom!"
"Just kidding"
***7 months later***
I was 2 months away from my due date. I looked in the mirror. I was getting so fucking fat. I put on 40 pounds since I found out I was pregnant. I walked down the hallway and into the kitchen. Billie Joe was making breakfast and coffee for us. God I loved him so much. I stood next to him kissed him on the lips.
"Good morning Billie Joe"
"Good morning hun" I smiled and held his belt buckle from behind his back. the smell of waffles and bacon filled the air. We sat down and ate our breakfast. I had a doctor appointment in about 30 minutes. I sat next to Billie Joe on the couch as we ate and watched music videos.
"Oooh Billie Joe! The baby has hiccups!" I smiled as he put his hand on my stomach. He kissed my cheek. We got done eating and went to get dressed. I didnt bother changing my pants. Red flannels were fine. I threw on one of Billie Joe's old shirts and went to put on my mascara and eyeliner. Of course, Billie Joe and I share the same eyeliner. We brushed or teeth and went out the door to pick up Tre and Mike. for some reason I felt those two idiots should be there. Claudia and Hannah would've gone but they were too busy.
**in the car**
"Hey you guys! The baby just kicked!" I said, holding my hand on my stomach. Billie Joe smiled adoringly and put his hand on my stomach. Tre and Mike each held a hand on from the back seat. I giggled. These guys were great friends.
"Geeze this feels so different!" we all laughed together.
**at the hospital**
I was so fuckin nervous but I knew it would be fine. We walked into the room. I held Billie Joe's hand tightly. I sat on the table, Billie Joe standing at my side. As we waited we thought of baby names.
"If its a boy, how about Landin?" Mike suggested.
"Um...im not sure about Landin...Landin Armstrong...how about-"
"Tre Jr.?" Tre chuckled and smiled a big cheeky smile.
"Nice try Tre"
"-Joey?"
"Oooh I like that name! It's got a good sound...Joey Armstrong."
"That it is. Good, we have our boy name down. What if its a girl?" Billie Joe stood and thought and for a moment.
"Erm...what about Lily?"
"Thats a good name...what about...Emily?"
"Let's see...Emily Amrstrong...I dunno...kinda original."
"What about Sarah?"
"...Sarah Armstrong...I like that!"
"Is Emma a good name?"
"Um...it is but that's my sister's name..."
"Oh thats right..."
"I think we should stick with the names we have now."
"Yeah. Sarah Armstrong and Joey Armstrong. Beautiful." I smiled proudly. The doctor came in. She told me to lift up my shirt so i lifted up part of my shirt. It was kinda embarassing to do this in front of a bunch of guys. The doctor put some kinda blue jelly stuff on my stomach. It was cold and gave me a chill. They hooked up the ultrasound machine and started looking. I looked to the side at the screen. A tiny baby was in on the screen. We saw the little fingers and toes. I turned to face Billie Joe and smiled at him adoringly. Tears of joy flooded our eyes.
"Would you want me to see if its a boy or a girl?" asked the doctor. I(looked at Billie Joe and the guys.
"DO IT!" Tre said. We laughed.
"Mike?"
"Go for it!"
"Should we Billie Joe?"
"...sure" he said smiling. the doctor put more of that damn jelly on. I shivered. she looked closely at the screen.
"What do you guys hope its going to be?"
"Well...we've been thinking about that...we both would really like a boy but a girl would be nice."
"I see...what names are you guys thinking of?"
"We were just thinking about that before you came in. Wf its a boy we thought Joey and if its a girl Sarah."
"Sarah and Joey...those are beautiful names." she smiled and gazed at the screen again.
"Well, congratulations, you got your wish...it's a boy." I beamed at Billie joe hugged and kissed him.
"Would you like to see your baby's first pictures?"
"Yes!"
"Ok. it will take only a minute or two." Billie Joe's hand linked mine.
"Hey guys congratulations!" Mike said
"Yeah that's great! Another guy!" Tre said. we laughed.
"Well the ultrasound is all done now. You can go now."
"Thanks again doc," she smiled and left the room.
"A boy...im so happy" I said. Billie Joe helped me off the table and we walked out the door. he grabbed my hand and held it tight.
"Hold on you guys! I'm hungry!" We turned and looked. Tre was standing infront of the vending machine fumbling with his money. I sighed and sat on the nearest bench. All of a sudden i got really queezy. i needed to throw up.
"Quick! Somebody get me a garbage can fast!" Mike saw one and handed it to Billie Joe. he put it infront of me and held my hair back. I threw up and felt better but a little weak. Tre made a face.
"Are you gonna be ok?" Billie Joe asked me.
"iIdunno...i have no intention in eating now."
"No not you dumbass! He was talking to me!"
"Fine! I didnt know you were so crabby today."
"I'm sorry Tre...I'm moody." he smiled.
"Yea I'm fine." I tried to get up but I fell back down onto the bench.
"Here let me carry you," Billie Joe picked me up like a baby. He was so sweet. We went down the hall and out the door into the car.
***2 months later (Christmas Day)***
It was Christmas day. the baby was due anyday now. Everyone came over to our flat on Christmas Day to open presents. The tree was lit and was covered in bright ornaments. Everyone was having a great time chatting and opening their gifts. there was mound of gifts under the tree for everyone. Billie Joe handed me a small package. It read 'To Kerry Love, Billie Joe XOXO' I smiled and opened the bright blue package. it was a beautiful ruby ring. it gleamed in the light of the Christmas lights.
"Oh Billie Joe! It's beautiful! Thank you!" he beamed and kissed me. I hugged him.
"I love you,"
"I love you too," Billie Joe opened a big present from me. it was a brand new guitar, the one he always looked at when we went to the guitar shop.
"Oh my god! It's the guitar! I love it! Thanks very much!"
"You're welcome sweetheart," he planted a big kiss on my cheek. Billie Joe and I recieved lots of baby things: baby clothes, toys, bottles. Emma got what she always wanted, a rocking horse. She totally freaked when she saw it. All of a sudden my stomach hurt. I held my stomach and closed my eyes tight. I felt Billie Joe's hand link in mine.
"Kerry, sweetheart, are you ok?" I opened my eyes. everyone was looking at me.
"You guys, I think it's that time"
***on the way to the hospital***
Everyone scrambled to their car. Billie Joe helped me out the door and into our car. We rushed to the hospital.
***at the hospital***
Billie Joe stopped the car and rushed inside. He came back with a wheelchair. He helped me into the wheelchair and walked me through the door.
"Nurse. She's going to have her baby," the nurse took control of my wheelchair.
"Ok we'll take you into your room and I'll get the doctor," I squeezed Billie Joe's hand. Mike and Tre came running behind us trying to catch up.
"Hey Kerry. How you doing?" Tre asked, out of breath.
"Well Tre, what does it look like?!?"
"Geeze, I guess your still moody!" I slapped him. the nurse got me into my room. Tre and Mike had to go to the waiting room with everyone else. I put on one of those gown thingies and got into my bed. The doctor came in.
"Well, I guess we'll be having a Christmas baby tonight!" She hooked me up to a machine.
***a while later***
We were off down the hall to the delivery room. Billie Joe was at my side, grasping my hand tightly. we got into the room.
"Ok now, push!" 3 pushes later, Joey Armstrong came into the world.
"Congratualtions! It's a beautiful baby boy!" tears of joy streamed down my face. Billie Joe kissed my cheek. They handed me my son. I held him for the first time. I gazed into his sweet little face. Billie Joe and I had brought this beautiful child into the world.
"Good morning you two," Tre smiled
"Good morning Tre," we sat down on an avaliable couch and watched TV. eventually Mike and Hannah woke up and breakfast was cooked.
"Eggs and bacon anyone?" called Tre from the kitchen. My stomach growled.
"Yum," I said, holding my growling stomach. Tre brought in our breakfast. I ate mine fast and asked for more.
"Geeze Kerry! more? That plate was huge!" everyone chuckled. I smiled and blushed. Billie Joe smiled and wrapped his arm around me. Good lord. I just remembered. My parents dont even know that im pregnant yet!
"Shit."
"Kerry whats wrong?"
"My parents...they dont know yet..." I rested my hand on my stomach. There was silence.
"Well you could go right now" suggested Mike.
"Yeah...I think we'll just go to my house today. we were going to have dinner with my parents tonight anyway."
**a while later**
We all sat and watched TV all day. Billie Joe and I had to get to my house at 5:00 and it was 4:50.
"Well you guys we have to get going now."
"Good luck."
"Have fun." Billie Joe helped me into the car and we were off. We were at a stop light and I was hot so I rolled down my window. Bad idea. Everyone saw Billie Joe and was like "holy shit! It's Billie Joe Armstrong!" but we were kinda used to it. I quickly rolled up my window and the light turned green.
"I'm sorry Billie Joe. I was really hot."
"That's ok sweetie," he said smiling. We pulled up to my parents' house. Billie Joe helped me out of the car and we went up to the back door. I knocked and we walked in. Dear lord I hope they dont notice my stomach right away. My little sister would probably blab it. shes only 7 so I had to bribe her or something. We walked into the kitchen. My Dad's fabulous cooking filled the air. Porkchops. my favorite.
"Hey Kerry! Hey Billie Joe!"
"Hey Dad!" he gave Billie Joe and me a big hug. My Mom walked into the kitchen smiling.
"Hi Mom!"
"Hey you guys! How are you?"
"Great," I said, hugging her.
"How are you doing Billie Joe?"
"Great," my Mom hugged him.
"How was your trip? Did you have fun?" I looked sideways at Billie Joe. He winked. 'Should I tell them now?' I thought. 'No, better wait 'til we eat'.
"We had a blast! It was so beautiful!"
"That's good sweetie. Come in! Make yourselves at home!" I sat on the couch next to Billie Joe. My little sister was playing with Little People and watching Spongebob. She smiled sweetly and leapt up. She leaped into my arms and hugged my neck. Billie Joe laughed.
"Hello to you too Emma," her knee drove into my stomach and I yelped. My parents didn't hear me, thank god. They were too busy cooking. I pulled her off of me and onto the floor. She looked confused when Billie Joe rubbed my stomach.
"Kerry, why is your tummy bigger?" she asked, pointing to my stomach.
"Emma, shut up!" I hissed.
"Ooooh I'm telling Mom!" she announced and ran for the stairs. I got up and grabbed her shoulder.
"Emma, listen. Don't tell Mom. I'm sorry. I need to tell her something at dinner. I'll give you a piggy-back ride later if you dont tell her ok?"
"Well...I dont know..."
"EMMA please, please, PLEASE don't tell."
"...ok...fine..." I squeezed her tight.
"Thank you Emma."
"Kids! Dinner!" I carried Emma upstairs with Billie Joe behind me. I sat next to Billie Joe, my Dad was at one end of the table and my Mom on the other. Emma and my older sister Chrissy sat across from us. The meal was delicious. 'this is it' I thought 'tell them now'.
"Hey you guys, Billie Joe and I have something to tell you."
"Well, what is it?" my Mom asked, "are you ok?"
"Yeah I'm fine...I'm pregnant" *silence*
"Seriously?" my sister asked.
"Yup...just found out," my Mom got up and gave me a hug. Tears of joy flooded her eyes.
"Congratulations! My girl is growing up so fast!" I blushed. I wasnt a girl anymore. I was a lady.
"That's great!" my Dad said. my Mom hugged Billie Joe.
"Thata kid BJ"
"Mom!"
"Just kidding"
***7 months later***
I was 2 months away from my due date. I looked in the mirror. I was getting so fucking fat. I put on 40 pounds since I found out I was pregnant. I walked down the hallway and into the kitchen. Billie Joe was making breakfast and coffee for us. God I loved him so much. I stood next to him kissed him on the lips.
"Good morning Billie Joe"
"Good morning hun" I smiled and held his belt buckle from behind his back. the smell of waffles and bacon filled the air. We sat down and ate our breakfast. I had a doctor appointment in about 30 minutes. I sat next to Billie Joe on the couch as we ate and watched music videos.
"Oooh Billie Joe! The baby has hiccups!" I smiled as he put his hand on my stomach. He kissed my cheek. We got done eating and went to get dressed. I didnt bother changing my pants. Red flannels were fine. I threw on one of Billie Joe's old shirts and went to put on my mascara and eyeliner. Of course, Billie Joe and I share the same eyeliner. We brushed or teeth and went out the door to pick up Tre and Mike. for some reason I felt those two idiots should be there. Claudia and Hannah would've gone but they were too busy.
**in the car**
"Hey you guys! The baby just kicked!" I said, holding my hand on my stomach. Billie Joe smiled adoringly and put his hand on my stomach. Tre and Mike each held a hand on from the back seat. I giggled. These guys were great friends.
"Geeze this feels so different!" we all laughed together.
**at the hospital**
I was so fuckin nervous but I knew it would be fine. We walked into the room. I held Billie Joe's hand tightly. I sat on the table, Billie Joe standing at my side. As we waited we thought of baby names.
"If its a boy, how about Landin?" Mike suggested.
"Um...im not sure about Landin...Landin Armstrong...how about-"
"Tre Jr.?" Tre chuckled and smiled a big cheeky smile.
"Nice try Tre"
"-Joey?"
"Oooh I like that name! It's got a good sound...Joey Armstrong."
"That it is. Good, we have our boy name down. What if its a girl?" Billie Joe stood and thought and for a moment.
"Erm...what about Lily?"
"Thats a good name...what about...Emily?"
"Let's see...Emily Amrstrong...I dunno...kinda original."
"What about Sarah?"
"...Sarah Armstrong...I like that!"
"Is Emma a good name?"
"Um...it is but that's my sister's name..."
"Oh thats right..."
"I think we should stick with the names we have now."
"Yeah. Sarah Armstrong and Joey Armstrong. Beautiful." I smiled proudly. The doctor came in. She told me to lift up my shirt so i lifted up part of my shirt. It was kinda embarassing to do this in front of a bunch of guys. The doctor put some kinda blue jelly stuff on my stomach. It was cold and gave me a chill. They hooked up the ultrasound machine and started looking. I looked to the side at the screen. A tiny baby was in on the screen. We saw the little fingers and toes. I turned to face Billie Joe and smiled at him adoringly. Tears of joy flooded our eyes.
"Would you want me to see if its a boy or a girl?" asked the doctor. I(looked at Billie Joe and the guys.
"DO IT!" Tre said. We laughed.
"Mike?"
"Go for it!"
"Should we Billie Joe?"
"...sure" he said smiling. the doctor put more of that damn jelly on. I shivered. she looked closely at the screen.
"What do you guys hope its going to be?"
"Well...we've been thinking about that...we both would really like a boy but a girl would be nice."
"I see...what names are you guys thinking of?"
"We were just thinking about that before you came in. Wf its a boy we thought Joey and if its a girl Sarah."
"Sarah and Joey...those are beautiful names." she smiled and gazed at the screen again.
"Well, congratulations, you got your wish...it's a boy." I beamed at Billie joe hugged and kissed him.
"Would you like to see your baby's first pictures?"
"Yes!"
"Ok. it will take only a minute or two." Billie Joe's hand linked mine.
"Hey guys congratulations!" Mike said
"Yeah that's great! Another guy!" Tre said. we laughed.
"Well the ultrasound is all done now. You can go now."
"Thanks again doc," she smiled and left the room.
"A boy...im so happy" I said. Billie Joe helped me off the table and we walked out the door. he grabbed my hand and held it tight.
"Hold on you guys! I'm hungry!" We turned and looked. Tre was standing infront of the vending machine fumbling with his money. I sighed and sat on the nearest bench. All of a sudden i got really queezy. i needed to throw up.
"Quick! Somebody get me a garbage can fast!" Mike saw one and handed it to Billie Joe. he put it infront of me and held my hair back. I threw up and felt better but a little weak. Tre made a face.
"Are you gonna be ok?" Billie Joe asked me.
"iIdunno...i have no intention in eating now."
"No not you dumbass! He was talking to me!"
"Fine! I didnt know you were so crabby today."
"I'm sorry Tre...I'm moody." he smiled.
"Yea I'm fine." I tried to get up but I fell back down onto the bench.
"Here let me carry you," Billie Joe picked me up like a baby. He was so sweet. We went down the hall and out the door into the car.
***2 months later (Christmas Day)***
It was Christmas day. the baby was due anyday now. Everyone came over to our flat on Christmas Day to open presents. The tree was lit and was covered in bright ornaments. Everyone was having a great time chatting and opening their gifts. there was mound of gifts under the tree for everyone. Billie Joe handed me a small package. It read 'To Kerry Love, Billie Joe XOXO' I smiled and opened the bright blue package. it was a beautiful ruby ring. it gleamed in the light of the Christmas lights.
"Oh Billie Joe! It's beautiful! Thank you!" he beamed and kissed me. I hugged him.
"I love you,"
"I love you too," Billie Joe opened a big present from me. it was a brand new guitar, the one he always looked at when we went to the guitar shop.
"Oh my god! It's the guitar! I love it! Thanks very much!"
"You're welcome sweetheart," he planted a big kiss on my cheek. Billie Joe and I recieved lots of baby things: baby clothes, toys, bottles. Emma got what she always wanted, a rocking horse. She totally freaked when she saw it. All of a sudden my stomach hurt. I held my stomach and closed my eyes tight. I felt Billie Joe's hand link in mine.
"Kerry, sweetheart, are you ok?" I opened my eyes. everyone was looking at me.
"You guys, I think it's that time"
***on the way to the hospital***
Everyone scrambled to their car. Billie Joe helped me out the door and into our car. We rushed to the hospital.
***at the hospital***
Billie Joe stopped the car and rushed inside. He came back with a wheelchair. He helped me into the wheelchair and walked me through the door.
"Nurse. She's going to have her baby," the nurse took control of my wheelchair.
"Ok we'll take you into your room and I'll get the doctor," I squeezed Billie Joe's hand. Mike and Tre came running behind us trying to catch up.
"Hey Kerry. How you doing?" Tre asked, out of breath.
"Well Tre, what does it look like?!?"
"Geeze, I guess your still moody!" I slapped him. the nurse got me into my room. Tre and Mike had to go to the waiting room with everyone else. I put on one of those gown thingies and got into my bed. The doctor came in.
"Well, I guess we'll be having a Christmas baby tonight!" She hooked me up to a machine.
***a while later***
We were off down the hall to the delivery room. Billie Joe was at my side, grasping my hand tightly. we got into the room.
"Ok now, push!" 3 pushes later, Joey Armstrong came into the world.
"Congratualtions! It's a beautiful baby boy!" tears of joy streamed down my face. Billie Joe kissed my cheek. They handed me my son. I held him for the first time. I gazed into his sweet little face. Billie Joe and I had brought this beautiful child into the world.
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