Two Player Game

~Chapter Seventy-Four~

The appointment comes soon. Sooner than Jake thought. He's anxious. Rich keeps telling him to chill, that there's nothing to worry about.

"It's just an ultrasound, baby, we're just checking up on it. Making sure everything is a-okay."

"Rich. Richard. I'm more nervous about Chloe and Brooke. Not the baby."

"What do you think they'll do, babe, get mad that you wanna see what you're dealing with for the next 18 years?"

"A little. Yeah. Rich, I haven't seen them since high school. And that wasn't a very good experience for me"

"Jake. Jacob. Chill. The only person who's gonna get any threat when we go in there is me, I'm sure. They'll be happy to see you." Jake looks at him.

".....fine. Yeah okay, I'm just over exaggerating."

"Exactly. Just you wait, it'll be fine." Jake finally starts the car and drives them to the ultrasound. As they walk in, Brooke grins.

"Richie! Jake!"

"Hey guys!" Chloe and Brooke look so much better than the last time he saw them.

"Brooke, hun, how you been?"

"All right I guess. Busy baby prepping!" she laughs, high and pretty and Rich can't help but smile. Jake smiles slightly too.

"What about you Chloe?"

"Oh Y'know morning sickness and all that shit I have to go through has been tough. But other than that it's been great."

"That's good, that's good."

"I'm guessing you agreed to help then, Jake?" He clears his throat.

"Uh, yeah. I did."

"That's fantastic. See? What did I tell you Rich?"

"I know, I know. You were right, I was wrong, like always, Chlo." She smiles. Jake can't help but look at her baby bump.

"You wanna feel it?"

"Oh, uh-"

"It's fine. It's practically your baby too. At least with how much sex we've had in high school." Jake laughs nervously as Chloe takes his hand and sets it gently on her stomach. Rich smiles at the sight.

"That's yours now too, Jakey, feel it kick yet? I've been told it's got its daddy's strength. And that Chloe hates me for it."

"I'm gonna hate you even more if it's got your height too."

"That's what I said, but nooooo, Jakey D thinks it's cute."

"I do." The Doctor comes out and escorts the four of them in.

"So, who's the father?"

"That'd be me." Rich raises his hand.

"Alright. If you could have a seat here and we'll get started soon." They all sit. Rich opts to stand next to Chloe. The doctor just assumes Jake and Brooke are relatives like siblings.

"Jake, Bro, I've only been to one other one of these, but they gotta put this gel on her stomach, it's fuckin nasty."

"Oh hush it. It helps get a clearer picture of the baby."

"Still nasty looking." Chloe rolls her eyes but smiles. They're all so much more mature than when they were in high school. Brooke smiles.

"You're rediculous."

"But that's what makes me funny." Jake smiles as well.

"Are you ready Ma'am?" Rich is super excited. Chloe nods and they put the gel on her stomach before pulling up the screen to see a healthy baby. Everyone is on edge to find out what it is. Brooke gasps a little quietly.