Bam held Jenn’s hair back as she sat hunched over the toilet. He used his free hand to soothingly caress her back.
 
“Bam?”

“What?”

“The next time I get pregnant, remind me to make you have the morning sickness. Ok?”

“No thank you.” he chuckled. “It doesn’t look like too much fun.”

“But I have to go through so much, you just have to watch me go through it. The least you could do is puke for me.” She said, trying to laugh.

“If I could I still wouldn’t.” He stood up and walked over to the sink.

 

When he came back over to Jenn, he handed her a glass of water.

 

“Here drink some water.”

“Thanks. I can’t believe how good you’re being to me.” She took a drink.

“Why’s that?”

“It’s just. I thought you’d be complaining by now, or saying all kinds of stupid things like: ‘If I could I’d have the baby for you’.”

“Well that would be a lie, because I would never want to have a baby. I don’t know how you women handle it.”

“Sometimes I wonder that myself.”

It had been a few months since everyone else found out that Bam and Jenn were expecting.

 

Every one was excited for the new arrival. Jess and Kelly even offered them the use of their crib.
 
“So what do you say?”

“No Jess. We appreciate the offer, but you still need it for Branda.”

“That’s true. But at least let us by you a new one.”

“Thanks Jess. I now you and Kelly really want to help out. But one, we can buy a crib and anything else we’ll need. It’s not like we’re struggling for money. And two, you have a baby to take care of already. Why are you worried about helping with mine? Especially since Jenn’s only about four months along?”

“I don’t know, Bam. I’m just happy for you guys. I’m excited, because when this baby is born I’ll know what you feel when you’re around Branda, you know, see what it’s like being the uncle for a change.”

“Oh well, if you’re going to get all mushy on me then…” He said,

starting to walk away from his brother.

“I’m sorry. I’ll quit buggin’ you about it.”

“Ok.” He turned away, and then turned back again.“Oh hey Jess?”

“Yeah?”

Bam wrapped his arms firmly around Jess, giving him a hug. He then let him go and mock-dusted him off with a grin.

“You just hugged me.” Jess said with a laugh, which caused bam to laugh as well. 

April walked into the room carrying a half full laundry basket.
 
“What’s going on in here?”

“Oh we’re just uh…. Having a brotherly bonding moment.” The ever-laughing Bam remarked.

“Ok well don’t bond too hard. I remember the last time you two ‘bonded’, and I think Jess still has the scar to prove it.”

“Nah it’s not like that, Ape.” Answered the older of the two brothers.

April nodded.

 

 “Oh Bam if you have any clothes that need washing, give them to me. I’m doing a load for Jess right now.”

“Thanks April. I’ll bring some down in a minute.” Bam looked at Jess once their mom left the room.

 

“Can you believe mom’s still taking care of us like we’re little? Not that I’m complaining or anything.”

“Well I’m not around that much, and when I am she takes care of me as much as possible until I leave. I thought she only took care of you when you’re doing your show.”

“Yeah she does but she still stops by here and there. You think that’ll change once the baby’s born?”

“Not unless you want it to, I don’t think.” Laughed Jess.
 
 Bam turned and headed upstairs. When he entered his bedroom, he saw Jenn sitting on the edge of the bed holding her stomach.

 

She looked as though she was trying to hide her pain once she looked up at him.
 
“Jenn what’s wrong?” Bam asked, turning on his worry mode.

“Something’s not right Bam.”

“I can see that. What’s the matter?”

He sat down on the bed next to her and put an arm around her.

“I’m having really bad cramps.” She winced and shook her head.

 

“They’re bad, Bam.”

“W…what do you want to do? Do you think we should go to the hospital?” His worry mode switched over to panic mode.

“Yeah.” She gulped.
 
 Bam stood up and helped her to her feet. He then guided her out of the room and downstairs.
 
“Hey Jess, have you seen my keys?”

“Yeah they’re on the table. What’s wrong?”

“I’m taking Jenn to the hospital.”

Jess’s eye’s widened.

 

“Oh God it’s not the baby is it?” He grabbed Bam’s keys and tossed them to him.

“I-I don’t know, but she says she’s having cramps, and it sounds pretty bad.”

“Bam just get me there now.” Jenn said, almost in tears.
 
 Bam ushered Jenn out the door and drove her to the hospital. Meanwhile April came out of the laundry room looking concerned.
 
“What’s going on? I heard something about taking Jenn to the hospital.”

“Yeah she apparently was having some pretty bad cramps. I don’t think it’s going to be good, mom.”

 

“Oh no.” April closed her eyes.

 

“She’s not very far along. I-I can’t believe this is happening.” She looked at Jess. “They really wanted this baby, now this.”

“I know they did. I feel so bad, I mean I know it’s not my fault or anything, but I just wish there was something I could do.”

“I know Jess. But all we can do is wait here and hope it’s not worse than it is.”