Leaving the cave, going into the unknown

All I could hear was mumbles around me and wherever I was it smelt like bleach. My body felt like it was being weighted down onto the bed I way lying on, I felt a rush come threw my body as I opened my eyes. It was bright and harsh but the light soon went away only to be replaced by a face, Alan’s face. It was filled with worry and sadness, tears stained his cheeks and his hands trembled as they touched my face like he was checking to make sure I was real. I looked around the room to see that Val and Austin had stood up from the chairs they were sitting in to come to my bedside.

“What’s going on?” I said weakly, my throat felt dry and stiff.

“You passed out during the baby shower, too much stress and dehydration.” Alan whispered like it hurt him to say what happened. Suddenly I grabbed my stomach in shock as thought came back of my unborn child only to find that my large belly was still in tact, the baby must be ok.

“What about Dee is she ok?” I looked at Alan.

“Yes don’t worry she’s fine now, but you’re on bed rest til the end.” Although bed rest would suck, if that’s what I would have to do in order to keep her safe that’s what I’d do.

“Dee?” Val said, I forgot they were in the room for a minute; I was so worried about her that I didn’t turn my baby name filter off.

“Ya, Melody Case-Ashby. We weren’t going to tell anyone until she was born but I guess the godparents are the first to know. You can’t tell anyone now, not until the day of.” They nodded and smiled, soon they left to get some food from the cafeteria downstairs but I really think it was to give Alan and myself some time to talk.

“How long was I out for?” I asked while Alan sat next to me on the bed, his hand on my tummy drawing imaginary shapes.

“It’s 10pm now so 10hrs or so, you gave me a real scare Alex.”

“Wait 10? You guys were supposed to be gone by now!” There was no way I was going to let the boys miss something and let people down because I couldn’t handle my stress levels.

“Relax it’s fine, the others are going to leave first thing tomorrow morning and I’m going to fly out to meet them in a couple of days. I’m getting Justin to fill in for me the first couple of shows.” I went to object but he interrupted me.

“I know what you’re going to say ‘Alan you can’t let the fan’s down’ but I’ve already tweeted it and they have been nothing but supportive of this and I don’t want to hear it, ok. You need to relax, I said it before but now it’s serious because if you don’t’ we could lose her.” That hit me like a ton of bricks to the chest.

“Okay, I’ll stop. I won’t do anything for the 3-½ months left. Well I guess this means that I’m stuck with you for a couple more days.” I laughed trying to lighten this extremely negative mood.

“Yes you will, I shall be your servant and then after I leave Val is going to be moving in. I would’ve gotten Kate to do it but she needs taking care of herself. I’ll help you with Christmas shopping if you want though, it would give me some time to get it together myself.” I had forgotten about Christmas in all this craziness, the boys would be back from Europe just in time for Christmas and would have to leave a couple of days after for a New Years performance in New York to start off their promo tour.

“Alright, I’m upset that I won’t be able to paint the mural now.”

“Maybe you can do some paintings and we can hang them up on that wall?” I took his hand and rested my head on his shoulder.

“That sounds like a great idea.” We sat in silence for a bit until a doctor came in and explained basically everything Alan had explained. I was to be bed ridden for the rest of my pregnancy, so for the next 3 and ½ months I would be doing nothing. I already knew I was going to go stir crazy but I was very lucky to be able to work from home, at least I would have something. I was discharged, and Alan helped me into the car before getting in beside me. Austin drove while Val sat in the front, talking about how excited she was to be living with me. I missed living with a friend, although I love living with Alan there was something about living with another girl that was so different and fun. We arrived home and Alan carried me inside, the doctor said I could walk short distances but couldn’t be on my feet for more than 6hrs per day, he said I shouldn’t lye down all day but not to do anything stressful. I could’ve walked to the door but during his time at home I wasn’t going to fight him, I know he was really upset by the whole thing and I didn’t blame him. He sat me on our couch in front of all the presents we never got to open.

“I saved you some cake even though Phil tried to eat it all and I guess if you’re up for it you could open your presents.” Val said while she sat next to me, Austin had gone to get my cake.

“Ya I want to before Alan has to leave and it is still the day of the baby shower.” I started with the one closest and eventually made it through them all; we got all sorts of things. We got a lot of cute outfits but I think my favorite present was the one from Austin and Val. They had gotten her 2 custom Of Mice & Men jackets that said ‘Guitarist in Training’ under their logo, one was for when she was still a baby and the other looked to be for a 3 year old. Alan saw it and just went to go and hug Austin, whispering something to him before coming and sitting down next to me with a cup of tea.

“We can also send if back to get her name on the front. We were going to put crew in training but when we were ordering it Phil, Tino and Aaron were having a fight on what instrument she was going to play. This way she will have to follow in her daddy’s footsteps.” Austin said.

“Hell ya she’s going too, she’s going to be amazing.” He smiled while inspecting the little jackets.

“Watch out she may get better than you.” I joked.

“I know she will be.” Alan joked.

Notes

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I got a second job interview so now i hear the week after next, it's between me and another girl and if i don't get this one i'm being considered for another position. It's at a music store so i'm hoping that i'll get it. That's basically why i didn't update that and i went out to a show last night and didn't get home til 1am, which is shitty of me cause i hate cliffhangers myself! I hope everyone is liking the story. I know this is an Of Mice site but i follow this guy on soundcloud and he mashes songs up and does a lot of Pierce the Veil and All Time Low stuff and this link is for a Selena Gomez/Pierce the Veil mash up, it's really good check it out if you have the time.

I have no plans for the rest of the weekend so i'm going to try and get one up tomorrow! Enjoy your weekend!

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