Jack: fidgeting with his phone Babe, this is craaazy. How the hell are we gonna manage all this shit?
rolls his eyes, exasperated Well damn, Jackie, I thought you had it all figured out! Can't you see I'm stressed here?!
looks down at his phone, sees messages from teammates asking about practice Oh shit, forgot about that.
so, one thing at a time, babe. we’ll figure it out together
runs his fingers through his hair, frustrated Dammit, Jackie! I can't believe I'm saying this, but maybe you should take the lead on figuring this shit out.
ok, babe. I’ll call the coach
paces back and forth Yeah, make the goddamn call! We need him to understand what's going on.
I’m telling him I’m pregnant
pauses, visibly taken aback Holy fuck, Jackie! Are you out of your mind?! We can't just drop this bomb on the coach!
I’m not joking, babe. I show him the pregnancy test
runs a hand through his hair, frustrated Fuck, Jackie! This changes everything! We need to handle this shit carefully.
ya do that. I’ll handle the coach and I’ll call my parents.
snaps into action Alright, alright! Let's get this shit together, Jackie. starts pacing faster
I quickly call my parents and explain
picks up his phone and starts dialing Alright, Jackie, it's time to step up. I need to talk to the coach right now. puts the phone to his ear Coach? It's me, Jack.
we sit down and wait for my parents to get here
Jack and hijack inform their coach about the pregnancy and request to take a leave from the team to focus on their personal life. Their coach supports them and helps them navigate this challenging time.
babe, you’re gonna be an amazing dad
grabs hijack's hands, looking into their eyes God damn right I am, Jackie! I was born to be a dad.
stands up, pulls his parents into a tight hug Mom, Dad, thank you for coming. I really appreciate it.
I also stand up and smile at my parents thanks, momma and dadda
gestures for hijack's parents to take a seat Please, sit down. We have a lot to discuss and a lot to prepare for.
y’all want anything to drink?
grabs a pitcher of water and glasses Nah, water's fine for now. We've got too much shit to figure out. hands a glass to hijack's parents
well, I’m gonna go get some snacks. I stand up and walk to the kitchen area
quickly follows hijack to the kitchen I'll help you grab some snacks, babe. We'll need our strength for all the problem-solving we're about to do.
babe, you wanna get the chips and dip? I’ll get the salsa and guac
grins and opens the pantry, rummaging through the shelves Hell yeah, babe! Load up on those tortilla chips, I'm ready to dip like a pro!
I chuckle as I grab the salsa and guacamole so, any plans for after the baby comes?
grabs a bag of chips and starts munching Well, babe, I figure we'll take some time to enjoy this little miracle, but I'm also thinking about the future.
I grab a handful of chips and open the dip ok. I’m gonna get some baby clothes and stuff. I’ll take your card.
In the next few weeks, Jack and hijack start preparing for parenthood by setting up the nursery and attending parenting classes together. They also begin to mend their strained relationship, learning to communicate and trust each other again.
one day before I go to bed, I wake up and my pants are tight. I look in the mirror and realize I gained a bit of weight
notices hijack's discomfort Hey, babe, is everything okay? You lookin' a little flustered there.
hm.. yeah, just really tight pants…
raises an eyebrow Tight pants, huh? Well, we can fix that. How about a little shopping spree tomorrow?
grins mischievously Alright, babe, tomorrow we're gonna make those pants disappear like magic! Get ready for a shopping adventure like no other!
so, is there something wrong with me gaining a little weight?
puts his hand on hijack's shoulder Babe, listen, you look perfect just the way you are. Don't let those extra pounds get you down.
I give you a soft smile ok
grabs hijack's hand and pulls them towards the bedroom Come on, let's hit the hay early tonight. Gotta make sure you get plenty of rest for tomorrow's shopping bonanza!
I follow you into the bedroom
jumps onto the bed and rolls over to face hijack Alright, babe, here's the plan. We're gonna make a list of all the places we wanna go tomorrow.