Silvy
I had a blast with Xavier. When he arrived I could tell Gena was nervous dropping him off with me. And that made me happy. Here is why. Yes, I’m a nurse and my dad has told them stories about me. But I’m still a stranger. Gena should be on edge dropping off her son. I wanted to put her at ease so she could enjoy her night. I know my dad has gone all out for tonight. I gave Gena a tour of the house. I showed her the living room where I had everything set up for a sleepover. I moved everything around and placed a large blow-up mattress I set up.
I had the tv set up with the kid's channel for Xavier to pick what he wants. I explained about the pizza and snacks. Then I held my hand out. “ Let me see your phone.” She reluctantly gave it to me. I programmed my number in. “ I will send pictures every half hour. And you can call anytime you want.” I said. I saw Gena relax at that. Xavier on the other hand had no problem. After he set his bag down he went around checking everything out. When he found the toys he forgot all about us.
After I finally got Gena and my dad out the door I sat down with Xavier to order pizza. I would have ordered before he got here but I wasn't sure what he liked. We spent the rest of the night watching movies, eating until we were overstuffed, and playing with toys. I sent pictures as I promised. Halfway through the night, I get a text from my dad of Gena’s hand with the ring on it and the caption in all caps “ She said Yes.” I sent back congratulations and told him I would see them in the morning.
When Dad and Gena came over the next morning Xavier and I were having a simple breakfast of scrambled eggs with cheese, sausage, and toast. Well, Xavier was. The smell of the eggs made me nauseous. And so it begins. Xavier jumped up and told them all about our night and how much fun he had. I was glad he did. “ I’m happy you had a good time, buddy,” Gena said. Dad speaks up “ Why don’t you finish your breakfast? Your mom and I have something we want to tell you.”
“ Do you want me to give you some privacy?” I asked. I wanted to be respectful even if this is my house. “ No, princess. This concerns you too.” Dad said. I looked at Gena to confirm it was alright. She smiled and nodded. Gena sits beside Xavier facing him. “ Buddy, you know that Mommy has been dating Tony for a while and he is a big part of our lives, right,” Gena said. Xavier nods since he has a mouthful of eggs.“ And you know mommy really cares about Tony.” she said.
“ I like him too,” Xavier said. I had to hold back a giggle. He is so darn cute. “ That’s good buddy because I love your mom and you,” Dad said. Xavier’s eyes get big “ You do?” “ I do, buddy. That is why I asked your mom to marry me. Do you know what that means?” Dad asked. “ It means you want to be with mommy forever. We would live together as a family. You would be mommy’s husband.” Xavier said. Smart kid for a five-year-old.
“ Are you okay with that?” Gena asked. Xavier looked at my dad “ Does that mean you will be my daddy?” I could see the hope in his eyes. It almost broke my heart if I didn’t already know the answer. Dad gets down on his knees so he is at eye level with Xavier. “ If you want me to, I would love to be your daddy.” Dad gets his answer in the form of Xavier launching himself at my dad yelling “ Tony is going to be my daddy.” I wasn’t sure if I was going to laugh or cry. Damn hormones.
Gena is wiping her eyes. Dad pulls Xavier back “ I take you happy.” Xavier nods looking like a bobblehead doll. “ Very happy,” he says. Then Xavier turns to me “ Does that mean you're going to be my sister?” “ It sure does. You see me and my dad are a package deal. You get us both. Like you and your mom.” I said. “ Yea, this is going to be awesome,” he yelled before he tried to jump at me. Dad caught him in midair. “ Xavier, you have to be careful with Silvy,” he said. “ Dad, it is fine. He isn’t going to hurt me.” I told him, reaching for Xavier.
I placed Xavier on my lap and hugged him. “ Silvy, you need to start being more careful,” Dad said. That gets Gena’s attention. “ Silvy, are you alright?” she asked. “ Yes, I’m fine. Dad is just being his normal overprotective self.” I said. “ Are you sure?” she asks. I look at Dad “ You might as well tell her since this is a day for announcements.” I said. “ Are you sure?” he asks. “ I’m good, go ahead,” I said. “ Gena, honey. Silvy is pregnant. So not only do I get a wife and son. Soon a grandpa.” Dad said.
“ Oh wow. Congrats,” she said. “ Thanks,” I said. “ What does pregnant mean?” Xavier asked. I look at Gena “ May I?” I asked. She nods. I look down at Xavier “ It means there is a baby growing in my tummy. It also means in about eight months you are going to be an uncle.” I said. Xavier climbs down from my lap and places his hand on my stomach. “ There is a baby in there?” he asked. “ Sure is,” I told him. Xavier leans his head down “ Hi, little baby. I’m your uncle. I’m going to be the bestest uncle ever.” he said.
I wipe a tear “ I’m sure you will buddy. I have no doubt you will.” After that, we convinced him to finish eating. They were going to spend the rest of the day together to start making plans. And I had to get ready for work this afternoon. When Xavier went to gather his things Gena came over to me to help clear the plates. “ I hope I’m not overstepping but I was wondering when we will get to meet your boyfriend?” she asked. “ It is fine. But there is no boyfriend.” I said. Then I explained that I was tired of the dating bullshit but I wanted a kid so I went with a donor. And how Dad supports my decision.
“ Like I said when we first met. I’m not trying to be a stepmom but would like to be friends. So if you need any help or advice. I will be here if you are comfortable. Or if you just need to talk.” she said. I’m not there yet but that thought is nice. “ Thanks. I will keep that in mind. But since we are on the subject of kids. I can take Xavier from time to time. We had so much fun.” I said. Gena said she would let me know. We talked a few more minutes before they had to say their goodbyes. The best part of the entire morning was the smile on my dad's face.