TJ's Journey to Parenthood - 5. Chapter 5

“What do you mean?” I asked

“You are having a baby again” Tristan said

“No we just had septuplets” I replied

“Yes” Tristan said

“Are you sure Tristan?” CC asked

“Yes” Tristan replied

“BOB!” CC shouted

“What’s wrong CC?” Bob said coming in and stopped

“Oh no” Bob said shaking his head

“See T2” Tristan said

“So you have the septuplets and one week later you are pregnant again; this is not good” Bob said

“What do you mean?” I asked

“Normally you have to wait a bit and let your body recharge.” Bob said

“Well, no one ever told us what the conditions were for getting pregnant. You said we both had to want it but there were other conditions, so don’t blame TJ.” Jackson said defensively

“TJ this could be a huge problem; there is only one person who can make sure you are going to be ok and the child will be born.” Bob said

“Who is that and you are scaring me.” I replied

“TJ if you haven’t fully recovered you won’t be able to give birth and it could kill you and the baby.” Bob said

“You know Bob; I haven’t seen the person in question in ages.” CC said

“Ah yes; we are going to have to take TJ together.” Bob said

“Who is this person and TJ isn’t going without me.” Jackson said

“Jackson you have to stay with the children; we shouldn’t be gone too long.” Bob said

“You two keep avoiding the question; who is this person.” I said getting angry

“Fine; if you insist; her name is Emma Grant Churchill” Bob said

“So is she your cousin or Rusty’s mom?” I asked

“She is Rusty’s Aunt and my cousin” Bob said

“She’s an eccentric lady” CC said

“That she is” Bob said

“Well we should get going once I fill everyone in” CC said walking outside

“Babe I’m worried” I said

“I know, I wish I could go with you but someone needs to stay with the kiddos.” Jackson said

“Brudder I could go.” Tristan said

“Bob would that be ok?” I asked

“Only if Kevin and Jeff agree” Bob replied

“I go ask” Tristan said and I followed him out

“Daddy I go with T2?” Tristan said

“Where is he going?” Kevin said

“He is going over to see Emma Churchill” CC said

“Emma” Kevin said with a smile

“You’ve met her?” I asked

“I have; she’s quite the character.” Kevin said chuckling

“CC, do you think it’s wise to let Tristan go?” Jeff said

“TJ seems to want some additional company; it shouldn’t be a problem” CC said

“Ok Tristan; take care of TJ” Kevin said ruffling his hair

“Yes daddy, he’s my brudder.” Tristan said and smiled.

Bob and Jackson came outside

“I’ll miss you babe” Jackson said

“Me too; you take care of the kids. I should be back soon” I said

“Promise?” Jackson said

“Yes” I replied and kissed him

“Alright, let’s get this show on the road” Bob said

The four of us grasped hands and disappeared; I had no idea where we were headed. We appeared outside of a home in the country.

“Where are we?” I asked

“England” CC said and knocked on the door and it flew open

“Caroline, Bob what a surprise.” The lady said who opened the door

“Hello Emma, we need your help” Bob said and hugged her

“Ah yes, someone got pregnant rather quickly” Emma said looking at me

“Guilty” I said

“So you are Rusty’s friend, right?” Emma replied

“Yes.” I said and she smiled

“Then you are in for a surprise” Emma said and opened the door fully and inside were Rusty, Mark and two other ladies.

“TJ?” Rusty said seeing me

“Hey buddy” I said and we stepped in.

“Mom, this is the man I was telling you about.” Rusty said

“Hello, I am so sorry what my son Henry did to you.” The woman said

“Thank you.” I said

“Where are my manners, TJ this is my mom Mary Smith and my sister Amanda Grant O’Shea.” Rusty said

“Nice to meet you both; this little guy is my godson Tristan.” I said

“No you my brudder” Tristan corrected

“Tristan; Kevin and Jeff’s boy?” Mary said

“The one and only” Bob said

“Young man, your reputation proceeds you” Mary said look at Tristan

“My what?” Tristan said confused

“I mean I’ve heard about you” Mary said

“So, TJ how have you been?” Mark asked

“Other than having quintuplets and getting pregnant again rather quickly swell” I said

Emma was staring at me and smiled

“You are the first to have a girl” Emma said and placed her hand on my stomach

“Yes, her name is Katie Caroline Emily” I said

“Ah your British roots giving her more than two names” Emma said

“So Emma we need your help. Will he be ok?” Bob said

“Most definitely” Emma said smiling

“Are you sure?” Bob said

“Well maybe we should have him and that lovely husband of his come put on a show” Emma said

“What?” I said shocked

“Just kidding dear; would you like some tea” Emma asked

“Some tea wouldn’t hurt” CC said taking a seat

“Caroline, it’s good to see you” Mary said

“Mary, it’s been way too long. How are you? How are Elizabeth and Harold?” CC said

“Yes Caroline I haven’t seen you since Mandy and George married. Elizabeth is doing well and trying to plan her wedding and as for Harold, he’s been working non-stop. He wants to be the next prime minister.” Mary said

“Sounds like you’ve been busy.” CC said there was a knock at the door

“Come in Prescott” Emma said

“Hello everyone” Prescott said

“Hello Mr. Grant” I said

“TJ, I told you it’s Prescott.” Prescott said shaking my hand

“Pres, good to see you” Bob said

“You too; I came as we are trying to nail down Lizzy’s wedding plans.” Prescott said

“So Emma, what do we need to do about TJ?” Bob said

“What’s to worry about?” Emma said puzzled

“His pregnancy?” Bob said

“Oh that” Emma said and stood up and walked to a cabinet and returned with a bottle

“What’s that for?” Bob said

“Oh this is for me. I have to sit here and listen to you ask the same question even though I’ve answered you. I might as well get liquored up” Emma said

“Are you sure he will be ok?” Bob said

“Robert Barton, for the last time; I said he would be fine.” Emma said glaring at him

“Ok I get it” Bob said

“If you’re so worried why doesn’t he just stay here with Emma?” CC said

“What an excellent idea” Emma said

“Can I stay too?” Tristan asked

“Sure” Emma said

“I need to talk to Kevin first” Bob said

“You and your protocol Bobby, loosen up have a drink” Emma said and started to waltz around

“Sis how many have you had?” Prescott said

“None; Fixed some but haven’t had any” Emma replied

“See told you she was eccentric” Bob said

“That’s how Bobby tells everyone I’m crazy. TJ, you’re going to enjoy being here. I can show you so much.” Emma said

“TJ despite what Bob is implying you’ll be in great hands with Emma” Mary said

“I got this weird feeling it will all be ok” I said

“Everything will be just fine.” Emma said grabbing my hand and started dancing

“Maybe if there was some music” Bob said

“What you don’t hear it?” I asked

“TJ…” Bob said

“It’s a waltz, quite lovely” I said

“Oh so now he can hear music too; great.” Bob said

“Don’t mind little Bobby, he gets his panties in a twist a lot of nothing.” Emma said and I laughed

“Brudder my turn to dance with you” Tristan said

“Ah the little guy hears it too, Bobby.” Emma said letting Tristan cut in

All of a sudden there was a flash and I felt like I was transported

“What are you doing here?” the man said

“You are a freak” the lady said

“Freak? Really Margaret; I love your brother” the man said

That had to be Rylan…

“You corrupted my brother and my sister has done nothing but enable your fantasy.” Margaret said

“Margaret you really are something else. How did you get Bobby’s phone?” Rylan asked

“I drugged the bitch.” Margaret said

“You what?” Rylan said forcefully and charged at Margaret

Two shots rang out and Rylan fell to the ground

“Enjoy hell you bitch” Margaret said and spit on him

Rylan lay there helpless and bleeding out. I went over to him and looked at him and I could see where Kevin got his good looks from.

“I’m sorry my Aunt was a bitch” I said as I saw the light in his eyes go out