I was so shocked. But I knew that it would happen sooner or later.
I checked in the bathroom at work. I wanted to wait until I got home but I was so anxious to know what my results would be. Good thing I didn't wait.
I put it in my pocket and left. I said goodbye to Steve and Sodapop and rushed home.
Johnny was still cleaning a little. He was sweeping the living room when I arrived.
"JOHNNY!" I screamed so loud he jumped, "Glory, cupcake. You scared me!" he chuckled nervously. He paused when he saw my face, "What's wrong.
I sat in the couch and patted the seat next to me. He sat down and wrapped his arm around me, "What's up?" he asked.
I handed it to him. He stared at it and then me. His eyes were wide.
"I took it at work. It's a positive. You know what that means," I grabbed his cheek, "I'm pregnant!" I grinned. Johnny just stared.
My smile faltered, "What? Are you not happy?" I said.
He hugged me so tightly I could barely breathe. He kissed me so much, "This is GREAT news!" he grinned a smile so wide. He ran around the room screaming, "I'M GOING TO BE A DAD! SHE'S PREGNANT!" I swear that even California could hear him.
I laughed. He finally calmed down and sat next me. He kissed my forehead, "I'm sorry, but this is great news. I can't pretend not to be excited," he said.
That night he was so excited, the only way to get him to calm down was to tell the guys. We visited the Curtis home. They were psyched.
Ponyboy hugged, "Congratulations!" He grinned. Sodapop behind him asked Johnny, "how's it feel to be a father," he joked. Darry patted him on the back.
Two-bit and Steve passed by as well just to talk to us. later Dally came.
"A father, huh? Tuff enough," Two-bit said.
"Dang, kids already?" Steve joked.
"Now Johnny," Dally started talking to Johnny, "Your wife is pregnant. That means now more than ever you gotta protect her, and take care of her, the things she eats.." he turned to me, "That means no more chocolate cake," he went on and on.
A few weeks later, Johnny took me to the hospital. He and I agreed it was about time to see what gender it was and everything. My stomach has been swelling up pretty fast.
The doctor put some oil on my stomach and rubbed a machine on it while Johnny held my hand and smiled.
"well, Mrs.Cade. it looks like..." The doctor turned to the monitor, "twins! A boy and a girl," he grinned back at me. I smiled and looked at Johnny and laughed. His mouth was hanging open.
"Oh Johnny you should see your face," I chuckled.
More weeks passed. Johnny made me go on a strict diet. i complained, but he only laughed and said it was for the baby.
I sat in the table frowning refusing to eat the salad. my hands were crossed over my belly.
"C'mon Cupcake. We're doing this so we have healthy strong kids," He kissed my forehead.
I was 35 weeks pregnant. It was getting harder and harder to sleep. I had stomach aches all the time. Johnny was getting more and more anxious.
I sat in the bed, trying to sleep. I couldn't stop thinking about my stomach. That's when it happened.
I felt something wet in my gown. It was blood.
"Johnny, Johnnycake, wake up. Take me to the hospital," I whispered. In an instant he woke up. He looked at the bloody sheets and gasped.
He lifted me up, carrying me with both arms. I wailed.
In the car he drove as fast as he could. He had hand, looking back from time to time. I could see the worried look on his face. I felt dizzy.
We finally arrived and he carried me to the emergency room. Everything became blurry. Johnny was in my side the whole time.
Then he had a doctor's robe on,as well as a mask. I knew it was him. I could see it in his eyes. He held my hand the whole time.
"PUSH!" The doctors kept screaming I did my best, but I was crying.
Finally, after a few hours of struggle, I finally heard it.
Two little voices, screaming and crying. The doctor carried my two little angels in their hands. They were two pink, squirming blessings.The doctors wrapped them in blankets and handed them to me. I held a little baby in each of my arms.
Johnny was so happy and surprised at the same time. He smiled and a tear rolled down his cheek. He stroked their little heads.
"Lelah and Anthony," I whispered. "I like it," Said Johnny. He bent down kissed both their little heads.
I started to cry. Johnny held little Lelah and started to cry too.
"All the pain I went through," I told johnny, "it was worth it," he bent down and kissed me.
Outside of the hospital, to my surprise, the whole gang was waiting. Johnny said he told them about it and without hesitation, they came.
"Now why in the world would we miss this?" Said Sodapop, holding little Lelah.
Ponyboy grinned at me, "You still a tough girl though, right?"
"Yup. Even tougher than ever," I joked.
Dally held Anthony, "Can I be their uncle?" he asked.
"me too," Said Ponyboy.
"Hey me three!" Said Sodapop.
"i wanna join the fun!" Two-bit replied.
"Don't forget about me," Darry grinned.
"I'll be a great uncle. And the funnest," Steve laughed.
"Ofcourse! You guys are family!" Johnny responded.
We continued to laugh and joke. Everyone else wanted to hold the babies too.
I was too tired though. I fell asleep.
After all I went through, I needed it.
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