Forever Us

BROOKSAfter finding the test and Crystal and I talking, I fixed Crystal something to eat and she went and laid down after eating. I stood there leaning against the door frame watching her sleep and I couldn't help the thoughts that began racing through my mind. Was I going to be able to provide for her myself and provide for a baby? Was her dad going to kill me for not only asking for his daughter's hand but now he has to find out I got her pregnant? Were my mom and Ray going to kill me for getting her pregnant? I already know my mom is going to chew me a new one because we just had this talk not too long ago. I walked into the living room and sat down with my head resting in my hands. F*ck! I went from being the happiest man alive with her saying yes to marrying me, to finding out I am going to be a father and being terrified within 24 hours. I was happy about it at first but now I am scared to death. I honestly don't know how long I have been sitting here but when I looked up I saw

BROOKSI got up and Crystal and Jonah were still asleep so I took a shower. When I got out, I woke Crystal up and told her to get ready to go eat breakfast. I went and woke Jonah up and told him the same thing. Once everyone was dressed and ready to go we headed out to The hole in the Wall. It is a somewhat new place I've wanted to try. Once we were seated, Crystal looked over at Jonah funny. I asked if she told him and she shook her head. "Jonah got up last night when I was in the kitchen getting some water and he thought you were up. I think he may need to talk to you about something Brooks." She whispered to me. "Did he say what he needed to talk to me about?" She shook her head."Hey Jonah. Are you ok? Crystal mentioned you were wanting to talk to me." "Um. Uh. Yeah I'm fine. I was just needing some brotherly advice but it can wait." He said to me while trying to avoid eye contact."Jonah, You know if you need to talk to me you can. Is it something you would prefer to talk abou

BROOKS I don't know why I didn't want to go home after taking Jonah off but I just felt like going somewhere else. I found this place right after I got home from the military and I haven't been back since I found it. I think we both just need some peace and beautiful scenery. I knew Crystal needed some peace to keep her stress level down because of the baby. We just sat there staring out into the water without speaking and I could feel her body relax in my arms. I rested my head on her back and just took in the smell of her body wash. It was calming to me and I kissed her on the back. She turned around and asked if I was ok. "My love, I am perfect. I just want you to be stress-free and have a healthy pregnancy and the three of us have a happy life." I said as I smiled up at her. "We will live a happy life baby. I am trying to stay stress-free and I appreciate everything you have done to try and keep me stress-free and show me how loved I am by you. You are everything to me and

BROOKS When Crystal yelled out in pain it scared me. I was praying she wasn't losing our baby. I am thankful she asked me to take her to the ER when she did and I am thankful it was only slight dehydration. I called my buddy Seth and told him I was going to need 2 days off so I could take care of Crystal because she is sick. He said he would hold down the fort and I told him thank you. I made sure Crystal was comfortable and had what she needed to stay hydrated. The next day, Crystal let me sleep in for a bit since I was up half the night watching her. She fell asleep on the couch and I went into the kitchen and started doing the dishes. I made her some soup when she got up and I sat with her on the couch and we talked for a little while. I got a call from Seth saying one of our customers came in and ordered a good amount of stuff and we would be getting a nice profit from it. After I got off the phone with him, I ordered Crystal and I dinner and we sat and watched TV while we ate. A

BROOKS Last night after Crystal told me she would marry me whenever I planned the wedding, I called Ray and asked for his and moms help. I told him what I was wanting to do and he said he would get with Marvin and Viola and talk to them about it. I wanted to surprise Crystal with a simple but nice wedding soon. I wanted us to get married before our baby comes. I wanted her to be able to officially put my last name on all her paperwork and even the birth certificate for our child. I don't care if anyone thinks this is too soon or they think I am only doing it because we have a baby on the way. The truth is I am doing this for her and I. I love her with every inch of my heart and soul and I want to spend the rest of our lives showing her how much she means to me. Crystal Lynn Martini is my everything! She is my whole world, well her and our unborn baby. She is my better place and I want to be hers. We are going to be annoucing the pregnancy tonight at dinner. I am so excited to be able