Do Simple Better (Anthony Rizzo)

Chapter 63: Expecting

-Vanessa's POV-

I sit on the bathroom counter tapping my fingers on the sink to a familiar tune I couldn't quite put my finger on. While Anthony was out with some of the guys for team bonding I decide to take a pregnancy test, or three, and this wait couldn't be longer. I wasn't sure what to think, what I would do for my dad to be here right now. My mind wanders to what if I'm not meant to be a good mom or what if Anthony doesn't want children yet? The timer on my phone goes off, snapping me out of my thoughts, and I go to check the the three sticks I had used to test. All three of them said pregnant. My initial reaction was to smile, I've always wanted kids and Anthony and I talked about it all the time, but we hadn't really set a time table or anything. I stood in the bathroom just staring at the tears for a while, it was obvious I needed help, but from who? I wasnt taking parental advice from my mom, no way in hell. So the next person who came to mind was Laurie. I gave her a call and she picked up on the second ring. "Hi dear" she says in her lovely voice over the phone and I immediately feel better. "Hey Laurie, I need your help" I say, not really sure if I should just drop this on her or explain it more. "Of course honey, anything for you" she states and I decide to just get to the point. "Honestly, I don't know how else to say this so I'm just going to say it, I'm pregnant" I say quickly. A loud screeching sound comes from the other end of the phone and I am forced to conduct a personal hearing test. "I'm so happy for you guys! When are you due? Do you know the gender? How did you find out" she shoots out and I laugh because I thought she would be unhappy for some stupid reason. "I found out a few minutes ago. I haven't told anyone else, I panicked and called you" I admit and I feel her smile. "You called me? Aww" she coos and I roll my eyes. "Please help me" I beg and she lets out a sigh. "Find a cute way to tell Anthony, he'll be happy no matter how you tell him but I know he loves surprises. It's up to you when you want to tell him but I know you'll know the right moment to. Until then read up and ask around about how to take care of yourself and the child, it's important you two stay healthy" she says. After a few more helpful tips I end up feeling a lot better than when I first called her. The next step was finding a way to tell Anthony, so I decide to call the one guy on the team who knew him best and that I could trust. "David heeeeeelp" I wine into the phone as he laughs at my desperation. "Hello mam how may I help you" he asks and I roll my eyes. Maybe I should have called Kris. "I was referred to you by a reliable source and I have a lot of trust in you on this" I say cracking down. "Okay, I think I can handle it" he says confidently. "Okay then, in pregnant" I say and I hear the phone drop. I stifle a laugh at the commotion for him to pick it up, he was a mess. "I'm going to be a grandpa" he says and I let out a laugh. "If you would like you can be the god father, but I need to figure out how to tell the actual father that he's going to be a dad" I explain. It goes silent as he thinks this through. "I have a idea, I'll be over in 10" he says before hanging up without as much as a goodbye. Okay, well that's taken care of. I set up a doctors appointment and wait for his arrival.

David comes barging through the door while I watch the videos and highlights of last nights game and celebration, reminiscing on what just took place. That was history in the making. Everyone around the city and around the world was celebrating, about damn time too. "Oh god" he groans as the video clip of him yelling "chicagoooooo" was being played. I stifle a laugh before hugging him. "So how far along do you think you are" he asks joining me on the couch. "Not sure. I want to say four or five weeks but I'll find out for sure tomorrow" I say as he nods. "Since I obviously missed the chance to have 'the talk' with you this will have to suffice. Who all knows" he asks playing with his beard. "Just you and Laurie" I say and he smiles at the answer. "Okay, so I was thinking about whichever day you decide on that whole day you'll just use the term baby a lot. Baby back ribs, baby powder, baby blue, anything like that. For dinner go out to a Chinese restaurant and we get a fortune cookie that says 'Hey dick wad, you're going to be a daddy' and once that goofy expression comes across his face, that is when you'll explain to him what exactly is happening. And if he doesn't figure it out by then, leave his ass because there's no hope" he explains. "That's actually adorable. I love it" I smile. We sit around and talk for a little like we always do. We talk about having thanksgiving together and he gives me some useful parenting tips. He asked if Anthony actually slept with the ball and I confirmed that he indeed did. He eventually leaves and I stand in front of the full length mirror with my shirt lifted. I run my fingers lightly across my stomach and smile at the thought of carrying a child. I was excited, nervous to what Anthony was going to say, but excited none-the-less.