Tuesday, August 6th, 2019

Janiyah's POV

Graeme passed out on the floor after I showed him the ultrasound of our baby.

The nurses finally woke him up.

"Uh, sorry about that. I am a combo of surprised and ecstatic."

"Me too. Now I know why my clothes started to not fit. I didn't have the classic signs of being pregnant - no morning sickness, mood swings, etc. But I did have heartburn, which I never experienced before. I hope they don't come. But if they do, be prepared for late-night food runs and so on."

"It will be worth it. We are going to be parents. I'm going to be a father. You're going to be a mommy."

"Mr. & Mrs. Harrison, as of now, your baby's due date is March 17th, 2020. As for the gender, I will schedule an ultrasound for October 1st, 2019. At that time, you will be at 16 weeks."

"Thank you so much, Dr. Michaelson."

"You're welcome. I'll be right back with your appointment card. Also, start your search for a pediatrician for your child. I have a list of some of the best in Los Angeles. I'll bring that with me, along with release papers." Dr. Michaelson left my room.

"Remember our 'little show' for the movie?"

"How can I forget? You were a wild woman."

"I had to be. It sure did work because that's the day our baby was conceived."

"Wait until my niece or nephew hears this story. Congratulations, Janiyah, and Graeme. I'm going to be an uncle."

"Thanks, Uncle Damion. What will that mean for the movie? It's so close to being finished."

"We'll talk with Lou tomorrow. So, mommy to be, I'll try to hold off my parents so we can tell them all at the same time. How about dinner tonight? Can your parents and Janelle fly out on your plane?"

"Well, now that I have two, Damion can you call my pilot? I'll give you his number? Ask him for an asap time for a flight? Then call mom and dad to tell them we have news for them. Here is my phone."

I handed Damion my phone. "His name is Dean."

"Consider it done."

"As for the media, I'm sure word is already out about your being rushed to the hospital."

"Well, they will find out premiere night of the movie, so we'll tell them at that time. I'm tired now."

Graeme's POV

"As soon as the doctor comes back, we'll go straight home."

Within 10 minutes, the doctor came back. I signed Janiyah's release papers, and the doctor handed me the list of pediatricians.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome. I'll see you both on October 1st."

Janiyah got off the bed and we walked to the waiting room.

"Janiyah, are you okay?" My mom asked.

"I'm fine. Uh, I felt dizzy and collapsed. But I feel better now."

"I told you, Megan and Liam. Janiyah is preggers with our first grandchild."

Janiyah and I looked at each other, in shock.

"You two are hilarious. Janiyah, honey you talked about your clothes not fitting over the last month. And, you said you felt heartburn, not to mention feeling tired. I felt that way with Graeme and Megan. With Hunter and Brett, I had morning sickness and frequent trips to the bathroom. Liam, we are going to be grandparents."

My parents traded high-fives.

"Marsha and Liam, can you both act surprised during dinner with my parents? Hopefully, they will make it tonight."

"Of course, honey. Whatever you need, whether advice or a listening ear, just let me know."

"Thank you, Marsha. I sure will need it." My two, favorite ladies shared a hug. I took a picture.

"Let's get out of the hospital. We'll take care of dinner."

"Janiyah, I told mom and dad that you had news to tell them face to face. Um, mom already figured out you were pregnant. But she isn't going to tell dad. They will be here around 6:00 pm," Damion says as he hands Janiyah her phone back.

"Thanks, bro."

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5:30 pm

Janiyah's POV

I just had to open my mouth about not having morning sickness. My breakfast just came out. Thankfully, I made it to the bathroom. I can't believe I have been asleep since we came home at noon.

I smell food cooking. Yummy.

"Janiyah, where are you?" I heard Graeme yell.

"In the bathroom!"

After washing my hands, I had to brush my teeth and rinse my mouth.

"Are you okay?"

"I opened my mouth too soon about not having morning sickness. My breakfast just came out. I'm about to brush my teeth."

"Damion is on his way to pick Steven, Sophia, and Janelle. Once you come downstairs, I'll fix you something for your stomach. What would you like?"

"Decaf green tea with no sugar is fine."

Graeme kissed my cheek and rubbed my belly. "Whatever my girls want, they will get."

"You want us to have a girl?" I said while brushing my teeth.

"I do. She is going to be just as beautiful and feisty as her mommy."

After brushing, I rinsed with mouthwash.

"What about a boy who will be cute and charming like his daddy?"

We both went downstairs. Marsha, Megan, and Maddi were in the kitchen.

"Janiyah, go ahead and have a seat. We are going to eat out on the patio."

"Okay. I hope this child does not make me nauseous to any of my favorite foods. I will pout and cry. Marsha, did anything make you nauseous with Graeme?"

"Did it? I couldn't stand, coffee, eggs, seafood, milk, or chicken. Each child was different though. With Hunter and Brett, I didn't like any breakfast foods at all. With Megan, I couldn't stand bread, eggs, or turkey. Speaking of, Hunter and Brett are coming too."

"I will cry profusely if baby Harrison does not like my ribs."

I walked outside and took a seat. Graeme was right behind me. "Thanks, Papito." Graeme sat a cup of tea in front of me. Marsha, Maddi, and Megan then came to join us.

"Janiyah, honey I'll make you some ginger candy and bring it over tomorrow. I always ate it to calm my nausea. And drinking wine and high heels are a no-no."

"Thank you, Marsha." Just great. That's all I have in my closet. Oh well, shoe shopping here I come. I hear it all the time how people don't care for their mothers-in-law. My mother-in-law is special. She takes great care of me. Sometimes, Graeme gets a little jealous. Speaking of moms, I hear my mom, dad, Janelle, Hunter, Damion, and Brett.

"Mommy! Daddy! Janelle!" I went to give each one of them a huge hug. I gave Hunter and Brett a hug too. "I'm glad you all could come."

"Janiyah, what's the news?" My dad asked.

"Everyone please have a seat and fix your plate first."

Once everyone was seated and had their plate, I shared the news.

"Okay, the news is that I am 8 weeks pregnant with our first child."

"No way! I'm going to be an aunt!" Janelle says first.

"So, that explains why your mother was giggling since Damion called her," That was my dad.

"Dad, is that a tear?"

"Something got in my eye, and it's watering."

My mom elbowed my dad. "Ouch! Okay, okay. It's a tear. Congratulations."

"Thank you, daddy."

"And, Graeme, welcome to the 'get up all hours of the night to get your wife food' club. And, if Janiyah is like her mother, good luck." Mom elbowed dad again.

"Dad! Seriously?"

"Seriously. When Sophia was pregnant with you, it was the worst."

"Niyah, your dad is not kidding. Almost every night I made him go get me something. And, surprisingly, you liked everything I ate. Each child is different. With Damion, I couldn't stand coffee and always ate Chinese and Spanish food. With Janelle, I couldn't stand Chinese or Spanish food."

"Marsha said the same thing. Each of the kids was different."

"What are you both hoping for?" Megan asked.

"Graeme says a girl. And I want a girl too. Whatever we have, they will be loved, treasured, and spoiled. We won't find out until October if it is a boy or girl. I really want to start shopping, but we don't want the media to know until the premiere of the movie."

"How is the movie going?" Hunter asked this time. Graeme started choking on his food.

"Um, it's going well. So well because that is where it happened, meaning because of our, uh, sex scene back in June, I am pregnant."

My dad sighed. "That will be one, interesting story to tell your child."

I just remembered that I better call my guys - Shane, Niko, Cris, and Griffin. "I'll be right back. I need to call my bros - Shane, Griffin, Niko, and Cris."

I left my phone in my room so that is where I went. I sent them a group text first. Within 5 minutes, we did a video chat.

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"Hey, you guys, I have some fantastic news to tell you. First, you guys will never believe that I am acting in a movie, with Graeme."

Niko - "Seriously?! That's amazing! When does it come out in the theaters?"

"I'm not sure yet, but if things continue as planned, the premiere will be in December."

Shane - "That's great news, Janiyah. Will you be able to invite guests?"

"I hope so because you guys are absolutely coming. And a warning - Graeme and I did an intimacy scene."

Griffin - "You and Graeme were paid to...."

"Yes, we were. And that leads me to the second part of the news. You guys are going to be uncles come March 2020. I'm pregnant."

Cris - "That's great, Janiyah. Congratulations. Now, let me understand this - you and Graeme did a sex scene for your movie, and you are pregnant?"

"You guessed correctly. I hope this doesn't mess with my company. That's my baby. I built it from the ground up."

Niko - "Listen, sis, I'm going to straight-up tell you that some probably will leave. If they do, it's their loss. Some may also want to add their business to your company. And, you know neither me, Shane, Griffin, or Cris will ever let you fail. I'll beat up anyone that hurts you. Little Janiyah or Little Graeme is more important. Always remember that. Wait until I tell Tatianna about you. Next time we see each other, which will be at the wedding on the 16th, I got to high-five you for that one. Don't ever shy away from being yourself."

Shane - "We sure won't let you fail. Niko is right. Family comes first. Janiyah, you are one of the sweetest and toughest women that I know. Don't let those suckers who decide to leave worry you. What you do in your personal life is nobody's business."

Griffin - "Shane, Niko, Cris, and I have your back. Where would our companies be without you? Janiyah, you have caught so many people red-handed trying to steal from each of our companies that it isn't funny. You're good at what you do. Can I ask you something? Were you and Graeme planning to have more than one child? And what would have been your plan for your company?"

"We do want more than one child. And the plan was for me to downsize my workload."

Niko - "Think of it this way - would you rather have quantity or quality?"

"Quality is way more important. I understand what you are saying. I am more worried about my employees. They are my family."

Cris - "We'll worry for you. Janiyah, we'll come up with something, together as a group. Understand? We want you to have a healthy and safe delivery of our niece or nephew."

"Here come the mood swings." I started crying, and it was an ugly cry.

"Thank...you..guys...so...much. Your..support...means...everything...to....me."

Graeme's POV

"I heard crying. Oh, hey, Niko, Shane, Griffin, and Cris." Janiyah must be experiencing mood swings.

I took her phone, then hugged my baby mama.

Niko - "Congratulations, Graeme. Janiyah is worried that she will lose clients from her business because of your sex scene."

"Thanks, Niko. If she does, it's their loss. I will not have anyone stressing out my baby's mama."

"Graeme, let me go before you have puke on your clothes!!" As soon as I let go, Janiyah dashed to the bathroom and made it just in time.

Cris - "Here's a word of advice - whatever Janiyah wants while pregnant, do it. Trust me, mad Janiyah is scary. I have seen it."

"Janiyah's dad even warned me. She didn't have mood swings or morning sickness until today. I'm sure she told you all about the movie, so I'll keep you posted about when the premiere is."

"GRAEME CHRISTIAN HARRISON!!!"

"Duty calls. See you all later."

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After hanging up the phone, I ran to see what Janiyah needed.

"Yes, mama what can I get for you?"

"You can get the stupid grin off your face. I want some of that tea you made me and something to eat. I have a feeling that I will be nauseous through the night."

"One cup of tea coming up. Let's go back downstairs."

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Wednesday, August 7th, 2019

2:00 am

Janiyah's POV

"Look here, little one you better behave. We are having a chat already."

I couldn't sleep, so I went downstairs, made me some ginger green tea, and sat on the living room couch. I just sat there and talked to my baby.

"My precious baby boy or girl, at one time me and your daddy didn't care for one another. But look at us now. We are happily married and have you coming in 32 more weeks. Wait until we tell you that story."

I heard footsteps coming my way.

"Child, what are you doing up?" It was my dad. He came and sat down with me.

"I couldn't sleep because of nausea. So, I'm having a chat already with my child."

"Your mom did the same. You were feisty in your mom's belly. I'm not kidding. You drove your mom crazy. And me too because she would send me out for food every night. It was worth it because look at you now - my firstborn is about to have her firstborn."

My dad just made me cry. I laid my head on his shoulder.

"How long was mom nauseous?"

"With you, it was for almost two months. But with Damion and Janelle, it was different. With each child, it could be different. I remember bringing you home for the first time. While your mom rested, I would sit in the rocking chair in your room and rock you to sleep. I even would sing a lullaby. And grandpa can't wait to do the same for your little one."

"Graeme and I are going to spoil this baby too."

"Your favorite lullaby was 'You Are My Sunshine.'"

My dad started singing as I cried into his shoulder.

https://youtu.be/wefsckE6g0M

Steven's POV

I see that song still works because Janiyah fell right asleep, in my arms. Just like old times.

I can't wait to be a grandpa.

"Good night, mi pequeña princesa (my little princess.)"

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