Leaving the cave, going into the unknown

Christmas, it was my favorite time of the year and it was finally here. I had done all of my shopping on time, which never happens, but all this down time helped me get caught up with everything. We set up the Christmas tree and hung up the stockings, I was more excited for this Christmas more than any other because it was my first with Alan.

I had mastered the art of getting around with a chair; I baked cookies and wrapped presents all while scooting around in my wheelie chair. It started to become fun, Alan was worried that I would fall over at first but now he got just as much enjoyment out of it.

“So are you going to tell me what you got me?” Alan asked while we were sitting on the couch watching A Nightmare Before Christmas. It was both one of our favorite movies and fitting because it was Christmas Eve.

“Nope. You have to be a good boy and wait until tomorrow just like everyone else.” I looked at him and patted him on the head, he just pouted and pulled me in closer. Ever since the whole proposal ordeal we’ve grown closer and he’s been very touchy feely; I also think that has to do with the fact that we haven’t had sex since god knows when. We just had to remember it was all for the baby, it wasn’t safe so we just had to grin and barite until then.

“Fine. Just think this time next year it will be Melody’s first Christmas, and she’ll almost be one.”

“I don’t even want to think about her being one yet, I just want her to get here already.” I looked down at my stomach and felt her kick like she was listening into the convocation.

“Don’t rush her, I’d rather her be over baked then under cooked.” He said quite seriously and I snapped my head at him.

“Did you just compare our daughter growing in my stomach to baking?”

“Yes, yes I did. Now come on time to put my girls to bed, tomorrow is going to be a big day. We have our little Christmas in the morning then the band lunch and finally my parents house for dinner and I don’t want you over doing yourself because you didn’t sleep enough.” I pouted but agreed, I didn’t see my parents on Christmas usually and this year I really didn’t want to see them. I loved Alan’s family and they had really welcomed me into the family and during every event where my parents would’ve be there Alan tried to make it extra special so I would forget. He started to lift me up before I realized something.

“Wait, wait we didn’t put out milk and cookies for Santa and carrots for the Reindeer!!” I squealed and Alan looked at me like I was crazy.

“Alex, come on were both adults and know that Santa isn’t real.” He started to walk upstairs; he set me on the bed and started to undress me then put one of his big shirts on me just covering my bump.

“Laugh all you want but each year Kate and I put them out just in case he ended up being real and got hungry. I really think we just wanted to wake up and there be cookies sitting there so we could eat them while we opened presents.” It would be my first Christmas without Kate and our usual traditions; it was harder than I thought it would be to do something different.

“Okay I’ll go and do it now but you have to go to bed. Truthfully as stupid as I think this is the idea of cookies and presents in the morning is very enticing.” I laughed and watched him leave the room, I crawled under the covers before sleep and excitement overtook me.


I woke up to Alan shaking me lightly, when I opened my eyes he was kneeling by my side of the bed.

“Alex wake up its Christmas!” I rubbed my eyes before looking at the clock.

“Alan it’s 8 in the morning! I haven’t gotten up this early in months; I thought that I wouldn’t have to deal with an early morning Christmas until after the baby was born. You’re like a 4 year old.” He grew impatient and picked me up carrying me down the stairs to sit me by the Christmas tree. He got right to it and handed me a small present from under the tree, I read the tag to see it was form him. I opened it to find a charm bracelet with 2 A charms and an M charm with little music notes filling in the gaps.

“It’s like a family bracelet, I saw it and thought it would be cute. That way you know that we’ll always be there for you, I’ll always be there for you.” I grabbed his face and kissed him, when I pulled back he had the biggest smile I’d ever seen.

“I love it, is this why you dragged me out of bed so early? Couldn’t wait to give it to me?” He nodded his head and I just chuckled. We spent the rest of the morning handing gifts back and forth, all and all it was a nice little morning that we would remember for the rest of our lives as our first Christmas together.

Next up was the band lunch, they did this every year and they were even inviting Kate and Tom. I put on a pair of jeans and a tank top with a Christmas tree on it; I couldn’t believe how much Christmas maternity wear was available. I watched as Alan put on his Christmas top with little Reindeer flying around on the front. We drove over to Phil’s house where the celebration would be held and found we were yet again the last people to arrive. I let Alan carry me in the house, normally I would have just walked myself but I knew that today was going to be very long and I didn’t want to overdo it so early on.

The lunch was lovely, fun and exactly what Christmas should be, family and friends. Seeing Kate and Tom was great, I was so used to seeing Tom every day and with the bed rest we’ve lost touch. Other than some work emails back and forth we haven’t talked in a long time so today gave us some time to catch up. They’re getting ready for their wedding, Kate choose me to be the maid of honor and I was extremely excited. They would be getting married a month after Dee got here so she was going to be in the wedding too, probably passed out in Alan’s arms but she would be there. Soon enough it was time for us to go to Alan’s parents house so we said our goodbye and put all the presents we received in the car.

We arrived at his parent’s house and we sat in the living room for a bit before dinner talking about everything regarding the baby. Alan and his dad went to go set the table and get things ready, which left his mom and I alone.

“You know I never did get a chance to thank you Alex.” I gave her a very confused look.

“What do you mean?”

“Well before you Alan was on a weird path, he was drinking and partying all the time and it didn’t seem healthy. I’m sure we were just being over reacting parents but it still didn’t feel right, but when he met you all that changed. When you found out you were pregnant he called me confused and scared but I think it was sinking in that he would have to grow up. I know that you aren’t ready for marriage yet but know that my son loves you very much and if I think I know him like I do he’ll do everything for you and your daughter.” After she finished I started crying like crazy and she soon joined me. We were blubbering and laughing so she came over and hugged me when Alan walked in the room.

“What’s happening? I leave you guys for 10 minutes and you’re crying. Is the baby okay?” He came rushing beside us and we just continued to laugh.

“We’re fine just talking. Now how about we go and eat?” His mom said while she started towards the dinning room.

“You sure your okay?” He said while helping me up and leading me into the living room.

“Ya, everything is okay.” I kissed him before sitting down with my new family.

Notes

Hey guys sorry this took so long. My depression has been getting to me the last week or so, this chapter took longer than expected because of that. I hope that everyone likes this chapter it's not my best but i tried to make it a little longer because of the 3 day gap.
Hope everyone has a great week.