1.91 Being fussed

Kay was getting food when she felt arms wrap around her, “Still mad at you Jake.” 

He wasn’t going to let go and quietly said, “I know but can we talk now.” 

She spun around and said firmly, “I’m listening.”

“Do you have any ideas on names?” Kay just stared at him and said, “I like the name Andrew but I think your sister might want to use that. Michael is a nice name too…”

“Don’t like Michael but agree that we can’t use the name Andrew. Please can we stop arguing?” Kay rolled her eyes then smiled, “Fine but we still need a name,” 

Kay kissed him and waited for an answer. “We have four months left to decide.”

Kirsten was finally home after the bleeding had slowed right down but was told to rest and the doctor would give her a home visit the following day. When Kirsten tried to get off the chair Andrew firmly said, “Sit, what do you want?” Kirsten looked at him and replied, “I want a drink.”

“Stay there and I’ll get it.” Andrew Snr knocked the door and walked in, “How are you feeling?”

“Tell your son that I’m fine.” Andrew sat next to her and said, “I can’t do that because I agree with him. You and that baby are important.”

“But he’s driving me crazy, he carried me from the car and that is silly.” Andrew snr could see she was frustrated and calmly said, “Enjoy it.” Kirsten sighed, “Not you too, Jakey said that. This will be one long pregnancy.” When Andrew saw his Dad he asked if everything was ok at the base and was informed that he was being given the week off. Suddenly they heard Kirsten say, “Oh the joy.” 

Andrew sat next to his wife and said, “I know you think I’m fussing but I want you and this baby to be ok.”

“I know but I’m not a porcelain doll and that is how you are treating me.” Andrew looked at her and quietly said, “I’m sorry but I’m really worried about you.” 

Andrew helped his son in tidy up and said, “Go easy on her.”

“Dad I…” Andrew broke down, “I never thought losing a child would feel like this and I can’t lose the other one.” He stepped closer to his son and said, “Andrew losing a child is the most unbearable pain you can imagine. Losing you was heart wrenching. I know you were alive but I wasn’t allowed to see you and you know why but I’m lucky because I was given a second chance to have you in my life. I know you lost a baby but you have to think you are still going to be a father and you need to be there for Kirsten.” 

Andrew wiped the tears away and said, “I know Kirsten was right, they tell us you are having twins then at the same time take it away. How do I tell my son years to come he was a twin?”

“When the time is right you and Kirsten will know what to do there.” 

Kirsten had listened to the conversation when she heard Andrew breakdown she came in with tears down her face and when he saw her, Andrew went straight to her and said, “I love you.”

“I love you too and I don’t think you fuss that much.” 

Andrew smiled slightly and kissed her. Andrew Snr watched them wrapped in each other’s arms for a few moments and wished Louise could see them together and how great their son had turned out. It was moments like this that he missed her the most. It was then he decided to leave the army, he missed everything with Andrew and he wasn’t about to miss anything with his grandchild. He wouldn’t interfere but if they wanted a babysitter or his grandchild wanted him the answer would always be yes.

“Kirsten how long do you have left,” he asked once he saw an opportunity. Kirsten looked at her father in-law and with a smile, “Coming up five months. Jake will be a Dad about a month before I’m a mum.”

“So you get to play Aunt first?” 

Kirsten smiled again and replied, “I guess I do never thought of it like that.” He smiled at the both and said his goodbyes and left when Kirsten heard her Mum call out and Kirsten turned to Andrew and asked, “Hide me please because she will be worse than you.”

“Promise to rest.” Kirsten felt slightly trapped but agreed. 

They came from the kitchen to find her parents looking at them. “Kirsten why aren’t you resting?” Kirsten took a deep breath and replied, “I have been but I was just in the kitchen…” Laura interrupted her, “No hun, you need to rest and Andrew she should be in bed.” Andrew was about to say something when Dan said, “Sweetheart I think Andrew can look after our daughter.”

“But…”

“Laura the baby will be fine. Kirsten do you need anything?” Laura had been asking Kirsten what she wanted for the baby since day one and Kirsten had finally decided, “I need a cot and pushchair.”

“Dan held his daughter, “Now that I can do. You tell me what you want and I will pay the bill.” Laura had to ask, “Any names yet?” Andrew answered, “We are still talking about it besides we have time.” Laura was telling them that they didn’t have time when Dan firmly said, “They have plenty of time and don’t you remember Kirsten was eight weeks before she finally got her name.”

“I just don’t want them to go through what we did.” Kirsten could see this turning into an argument and quickly said, “Mum, we have a few ideas but we will get a name.” Laura sighed, “I know you will I just…”

“Mum, everything will be fine now I have to rest.” 

When Kirsten lay down on the bed Andrew held her and said, “Your Mum will back off, right.” Kirsten squeezed into Andrew and said, “Eventually.”