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All air rushed from my lungs, and I struggled to breathe. I thought I had come to terms with the idea of having a baby, but it was like Delaney had told me all over again.
“And this is for sure?” I croaked.
“Ninety-nine percent positive according to the test. One hundred percent positive according to me.”
Hell. I didn’t want her to think I was doubting what she had told me before. She had to get that this was just a huge shock to me. “Ok. All right. Got it. Good.” Shut up, Jay.
“I can drop the results off at your house, if you want. I know you’re not home, but I can stick them in the mailbox.”
“You can do that, though you don’t need to.” I believed what she had told me. Though seeing it in writing might be cool. “So, when is your next doctor appointment?” I think that was the right thing to ask.
“I had one two weeks ago. Right now, I go monthly, so in two weeks, I have another one.”
“Good, great.” I was like the freaking rain man right now. I didn’t know what was going to come out of my mouth, but I was sure whatever it was, I was going to sound like a moron.
“Yup.”
“Uh, let me know when it is, and I’ll come with.” That was the right thing to do. I think.
“You don’t need to do that. It’s just a checkup to make sure my baby is growing and developing.”
“Our baby,” I corrected.
“Yes, sorry. Our baby. Still adjusting to the fact, you know.”
“Let me know when the appointment is, and I’ll be there. You’ve got my number so make sure to call me whenever you need.”
“Oh,” she gasped. “Right. I’m sure I’ll be fine, though.”
Delaney wasn’t going to call me. Not at all. I wasn’t sure if she liked the fact I was the father or not. That didn’t matter, though, because while I may be adjusting to the fact I was going to be a father, that didn’t mean I was going anywhere. “I’ll call you in a few days, Delaney.”
“Jay, you don’t need to do that,” she insisted. “I’m just working and going to school.”
“Just keep your phone by you. I’m pretty busy on weekends the car is running, but I’ll be there if you need me.” I may be a few states away, but if she needed someone to talk to or anything, I would answer my phone.
“Will do,” she muttered.
Delaney wasn’t going to call me, but you can bet your ass I was going to be calling her.
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