Life begins Pt. 01
{Continuation of My Neighbours Daughter series. Please start there if you like, to get the back story. enjoy}
Never rains, but it pours they say. I've just found out Becky is pregnant, and isn't sure about keeping it. The women in our circle are thrilled, but then it's going to be the mother and father's role primarily, to raise the child, and we are new grads, with plans to attend college.
Becky had just gone back on birth control about three weeks before prom, and yet prom night, we had great sex with she, I, and our partner, (Audrey) in a new polyamorous relationship. Some weighty choices have to be made, before it is too late to terminate the pregnancy, which will involve an out of state procedure.
A phone rang in another room, and I heard dad sounding serious. It went on a bit, and he called mom in to discuss whatever it was about. With the door closed, sounds were muffled, but mom sounded distressed.
Half an hour later, they came out to tell me the news. My mom's parents, in their 80's had been in a vehicle accident. Stunting motorcycle rider blew a wheelie, falling in the road right in front of them. They swerved and hit a drunk driver head on. They died instantly, the biker was scuffed up, and the other driver was in hospital. There was an insurance nightmare for you.
My grandparents were great, and it was a shock to my system they were gone in a second. They had been very supportive, and generous.
It was their insistence dad had begun an education fund early on to cover tuition for whatever I chose to do. Getting a higher education was not an option for me, funds were available, my whole family's expectation was I'd get at least a diploma in a decent paying field.
Memories of visits, and outings with them filtered in. Another weight to carry, processing the loss.
I texted Becky to update her, and she called me right away.
"I'm so sorry to hear that Russ, did you get any information about funeral arrangements? And how about you? Would it be awkward if I came over?"
"Not for me, but just a sec to get my folks thoughts."
My folks said," she's family now, as is Audrey, and they would welcome either or both of them to be here."
"Becks, its fine. They consider you family. Come by anytime."
I texted Audrey next to give her the news. She was supportive as well of course.
Mom's phone rang, and it was Ruby calling to say she just heard from Audrey and passed on her condolences. She invited my folks over to visit, mentioning she had just made a pie.
Looks like my folks will commiserate with their friends, and I'll have my significant others here.
The girls arrived, and we snuggled on the couch binging Lucifer on the 'flix until we were tired.
The atmosphere was still heavy with loss, so we all piled into my bed like a litter of kittens, with some good night affections and dreamed peacefully.
Becky was the first up and headed to the kitchen to prepare the family some breakfast.
Mom and dad were up next, and finding her at work, praised her for her help. Becky got to hug them both and express her condolences.
Mom figured Aud and I should be up too, now breakfast was on. She came in the room to find me with my lips on Audrey's breast.
"Oh my!, sorry," said mom, "I just came to advise breakfast is ready."
I was surprised, but Audrey was fine with her bosom open to view.
Audrey grinned, "It's fine June. I'm not embarrassed. She swung out of bed naked, and gave mom a hug, then began looking for her clothes."
"Don't think I wanna get up this sec with my morning muscle out, till you've gone."
Mom wasn't surprised with Aud's hug or 'sleepwear', and chuckled, "don't forget the photo you accidentally showed me, I've seen it before, remember?"
My face turned red now, and they both had a laugh at my predicament.
Mom spoke, "we all consider you family now Audrey, and you can call me mom if you'd like. Becky already does."
That got another hug from the now dressed Audrey, "thanks mom."
Both were smiling, and headed down together, while I got something on.
Mom started for the pancakes, and Audrey scolded her to sit, "We've got this mom."
I poured coffee, and Becky got the condiments. Dad was thinking this was a new mode he could get used to.
The three of us cleaned up and hung out in the family room.
Mom started out, "have you three given any thought to your future plans with all that's been happening?"
Audrey stated, "We really haven't gotten into it in any detail. My feelings are we want to support Becky keeping the baby. My mom just assumes it's a given, and is dying to have a grandson to spoil, even if it isn't her daughter's birth. We do have to understand how our schedules are going to be, raising a child and doing school, though we wouldn't be the first in that predicament."
Becky jumped in, "I'm willing to have an abortion, since it's so new, I haven't had a chance to become attached to the concept. I know I want children, and it's tempting to say I want this baby so badly, but I'm not the only party."
Eyes on me now, dam. "This is the first time I've had to think about it. I've kind of been avoiding thinking about it, because I don't know what to think. I've had thoughts, like 'that will be something to teach the children', for example. It's not I haven't had thoughts, but this is in my face right now, and I wasn't prepared. This isn't all about me either. I was involved, and I own my part. I can't love either of these women more or less than another. Parting with Audrey to have a family with Becky, e.g. would be a choice I can't make. It would break my heart so much I wouldn't be good for the other. This has to be a choice the three of us are unanimous on I think, " I stated, getting emotional.
The other two nodded. My parents could sense the weight we all faced.
Mom looked from one of us to another as she said, "I want you all to know, that I'm lucky your dad makes such a good living with his company, I don't need to work. I can, no, want badly to be involved with children you raise, and it would be a blessing for me to care for your child while you go to school, or a sanity break to get away for a weekend, eg. Not to mention, Ruby is right along in this same mode, so you have 2 partners, and 2 grammas, maybe three. Becky? What does your mom say?"
"My mom loves me; she's been good all my life. Even when my dad ran off, mom was even more attentive, so I felt wanted. She is really disappointed in me, and adamant I abort or give it up. I still have years before I should be tied down. So, there is that. As for her pitching in, she works, and has her life and responsibilities. If I keep it, it will be all on me to support it. She won't give me grief If I choose to keep it. But its going to be on me."
Mom looked sad to hear that, "I'm sure your mom is a good person, and I can see her position. However, you have lots of support in your new extended family. You are not alone in any way. Something I want you all to consider is where you plan to raise him or her, and at this point, there's no pretending you will want to live in three separate homes. Dad and I have agreed you all can stay here. We can swap rooms with Russ, get a king bed for you three and a crib. The ensuite will give you privacy. We have enough in Russ's education fund for residence, but if you are going to school locally, that can be applied to food and utilities with a lot left over. And I know Ruby and I have discussed she can host you all there as well. And, of course she has the hijinks pool she laughed. Really, it would be two or three years, and then you will be looking for jobs and want your own place, so its not at all an inconvenience."
Becks, Aud, and I swapped looks, blown away by Mom's speech.
Dad was closest to Audrey, so she sat beside him and gave him a long hug. Becky bounced over to mom for the same.
I remarked," you guys are amazing. I'd never have considered any of that. I think the three of us should spend the afternoon discussing what will work for us with all this new information."
