I Was So Bitter, Till You Came Along

The fans were so excited that Andy and I were having a girl. We thought it would be best to wait to tell them about the engagement solely because there was a lot of exciting things to take in. I wanted to give them time to get used to the pregnancy.

Today was a particularly wet and windy day, and I wasn't feeling that great. Andy was out getting things to make dinner while I laid in bed and absentmindedly massaged my belly, my eyes shut as I tried to fall asleep so I'd feel better tomorrow. But a knock on the front door disturbed the peaceful silence, and I forced myself out of bed with a groan.

When I made it to the front door, I pulled it open, and to my surprise, John was standing on the other side. My eyes widened, for I hadn't seen him in months. He smiled at me, and his eyes scanned my body up and down, landing back on my face.

"You're pregnant?" He asked, though he didn't seem very surprised; more concerned. I smiled at him, despite the fact that I wished I was still in bed.

"Yeah... a girl," I said, clearly answering his next question, for he nodded and smiled more still.

"Congratulations," he said, and I could tell it was genuine.

"Look, John... I'm sorry. What I did to you was fucked up," I said. John nodded.

"Yeah. That's why I stopped by, actually. I just wanted to tell you I'm not mad; anymore, at least. The second I saw you're pregnant it kind of all just went away," John said with a slight chuckle.

"Still, is there anything I can do to make it up to you?" I asked.

"Just give me a hug and I'll go. I can see you don't really feel too great," John replied, and I stepped forward and wrapped my arms around his neck. He hugged me close.... well, as close as he could get, and then we pulled away.

"Quit being a stranger, O'Callaghan," I said quietly as I reached up to ruffle his hair. However, he grabbed my wrist and directed my hand in front of his face.

"Woah hold up!" John grinned, examining the ring on my finger. I rolled my eyes but smiled anyway as John released my hand.

"He's a keeper. You and I weren't meant to be, and we both know that. Take care, Casey. I'll see you whenever, darlin'," John said, and he backtracked off the porch, gave me a smile and a small wave, and he turned and walked down to his car, never looking back.

Notes

Sorry it's short, but I'm tired haha. Enjoy!