Summary: Haylie and Carrie have been best friends all their lives and have never been outside of Checotah, OK. They both finally get a chance to get out of the state and adventure to the one place they've always wanted to go to. Along the way they bump into some people that change their lives forever. Who could it be?
Categories: Fanfiction > Backstreet Boys Characters: Nick
Genres: Romance
Warnings: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 29 Completed: Yes
Word count: 73050 Read: 50177
Published: 09/20/07 Updated: 12/29/07
1. Chapter 1 -- Getting Out of Here by True_Beauty
2. Chapter 2 -- Behind Those Eyes by True_Beauty
3. Chapter 3 -- Home Sweet Home by True_Beauty
4. Chapter 4 -- Life After School by True_Beauty
5. Chapter 5 -- Life on Tour by True_Beauty
6. Chapter 6 -- Telling People About Us by True_Beauty
7. Chapter 7 -- The Biggest Day of Our Lives by True_Beauty
8. Chapter 8 -- Pet Shop by True_Beauty
9. Chapter 9 -- Could It Be? by True_Beauty
10. Chapter 10 -- She's What? by True_Beauty
11. Chapter 11 -- The Doctor's Office by True_Beauty
12. Chapter 12 -- Searching for a New Home by True_Beauty
13. Chapter 13 -- The Perfect Ring by True_Beauty
14. Chapter 14 -- Ring the Bells the Day Has Arrived by True_Beauty
15. Chapter 15 -- Promotion by True_Beauty
16. Chapter 16 -- Boy or Girl by True_Beauty
17. Chapter 17 -- Suprises on Tour by True_Beauty
18. Chapter 18 -- Daddy's Little Girl by True_Beauty
19. Chapter 19 -- Not Agian This Soon by True_Beauty
20. Chapter 20 -- Running Into an Old Friend by True_Beauty
21. Chapter 21 -- How Time Flies by so Quick by True_Beauty
22. Chapter 22 -- She's Everything by True_Beauty
23. Chapter 23 -- Coming Home by True_Beauty
24. Chapter 24 -- New Arrivals by True_Beauty
25. Chapter 25 -- I Love You by True_Beauty
26. Chapter 26 -- Europe by True_Beauty
27. Chapter 27 -- Fun In The Sun by True_Beauty
28. Chapter 28 -- And Another One Makes 5 by True_Beauty
29. Chapter 29 -- And They Lived Happily Ever After. At Least For Now. by True_Beauty
Chapter 1 -- Getting Out of Here by True_Beauty
Author's Notes:
I have to setup the story before I can bring in the guys so please read on cause they are coming up soon. Thanks.
“I got it bad
Feel that rumble
tough and tumble under my feet
I got it bad
round and round, we've all gone mad
Scream it - I got it bad”
Was playing in the CD player and being blasted really loud through out the house. Haylie was singing along like she always did. She just loved blasted Leann Rimes when she got a chance. She started to dance down the hallway towards her room as she was getting packed for her vacation that would start in a matter of hours from now. It was already 11 a.m. and she had to be at the airport by 8 that night. She was so excited to finally get to go to the one place she’s always wanted to go, New York City. Being from a small town and from a family that didn’t take many vacations when she was growing up, other then to the state fair in Oklahoma City, she was so excited to finally get out of Checotah, Oklahoma. As the song ended the next song came blasting on and Haylie started sliding across the hardwood floors of her apartment. She would slide back to her clothes and as she did she sang along with the song.
“I want my mullet back.
My ol' Camero, an' my eight-track.
Fuzzy dice hangin' loose an' proud.
ZZ Top, they're playin' loud.
A simple time, that's what I miss.
Your mini-skirt an' your sweet kiss.
Things are changin' man, an' that's a fact.
I want my mullet back.”
She started to dance and moving her feet just like she had seen Billy Ray Cyrus do on ‘Dancing With The Stars’ the night before. She was jamming to the song and just as it ended and the next song came to play she heard the phone ring. She walked over and paused the music. Then took the phone in her hand and looked at the caller id and saw who was calling her. It was her older sister Sara who had moved to Oklahoma City after she got married. Haylie answered the phone.
“Hey Sara” she said.
“Hey Haylie how are you?” asked Sara.
“I’m doing great just packing for my trip to New York City tomorrow. You?” responded Haylie.
“Oh cool. Well everything here is great I just wanted to call and see how my baby sister was doing.” She said. “I’m so happy for you that you finally get to go to New York City. So is Carrie going with you?” Carrie was Haylie’s best friend since like the first grade and now they were both 21 and on their own.
“Yeah actually she’s at her place getting ready. I had breakfast with her and she said she still hadn’t finished packing like me.” They both laughed as the doorbell rang. “Well its great hearing from you but someone’s at the door and I gotta get it. I’ll call you as soon as I land in New York ok.”
“Ok I’d like that,” said Sara. “I love you and be safe.”
“I will,” responded Haylie. “I love you too.” That was the last thing she said to her sister as she hung up the phone and got the door. Standing there was her best friend with 3 suit cases and her big purse with all her junk in it.
“Carrie!!!” Yelled Haylie.
“Haylie!!!!” Yelled Carrie as they hugged each other over the suit cases. “Can you believe it we finally leave this small place and go on vacation in New York City.”
Haylie smiled as she let her best friend in. “I know I can’t believe it. I’m finally gonna see it. We gotta try to find some famous people why we’re there.”
“I know we do,” said Carrie. “I’m glad we got tickets for Regis and Kelly already.”
“Yeah me too,” said Haylie. “I so can’t wait I wonder who’s gonna be on there that day.”
“I don’t know but lets make it a surprise and just make sure we bring our cameras with us,” said Carrie.
“I don’t leave home without it,” joked Haylie as the girls laughed. “Well lets go back to my room and you can help me pack for our two weeks in New York.”
“Ok that sounds fun lets go,” said Carrie.
Off they went to Haylie’s room but before Haylie got in there she went and turned the CD player back on and the girls danced and sang along to every song that come on. Soon their song came on that they just loved and was now Haylie’s ring tone on her cell phone. The girls soon started to sing along and dance with each other as the song began.
“Well, Up in the backwoods, down in the holler
old boy feeling like a dog on a colla
Keep that chain hold tight
waiting on saturday night
Put on the smell good
Put on Skynyrd
Head into town like a nascar winner
cruisin back and forth to the tasty freeze
everywhere you look all you see is
Hillbilly Deluxe, Slick pick up Trucks
Big Timing in a small town
stirring it up right about sundown
Black Denim and Chrome to the bone
With a little homegrown
Country Girl Cuddled Up
Hillbilly deluxe”
They continued until the song sang its last line and then got back to packing as the music continued on. Soon it was 3 p.m. and the girls were getting hungry and wanted to go to Wal-Mart before heading to the airport which was almost 2 hours from where they were. They had gotten all the packing done and had already called and told their parents they were off to New York City and that they’d call when they got there. They packed everything they had with them into the trunk and backseat of Haylie’s mustang convertible. They jumped into the car and Haylie put the top down and turned up the music and Kenny Chesney was on with his song “Beer In Mexico”. They put on there sunglasses and buckled in and then headed off to Wal-Mart. They sang along to every song that came on the radio and didn’t care who looked and stared at them. They were just having the best time in their life. They finally arrive at Wal-Mart and turned off the car and went in. They got the things they thought they would need, like gum and magazines, and then checked out and went back to the car so they could go find a place to eat. They found a local pizza place they always loved going to and so they decided to go there. When they got there they ordered a small cheese pizza with garlic sauce and two Dr. Peppers for the two of them. They ate their food and buy the time they looked at the clock it was already 5:20 and they needed to leave for the airport to be there by 8 to catch their 9:30 flights. As they drove into Oklahoma City they soon lost their radio station and turned on Carrie Underwood. Just as they were taking the first turn after seeing the first sign for the airport a song came on and it made Haylie turn it and both girls start to sing.
“Where 69 meets 40
There's a single stop light town
And back when I was really young
Part of that burned down
On any given Friday nite
We'd drive a hundred miles
Between the Sonic and the grocery store
Laugin' all the while
With as many friends as I could pack
In my Daddy's Ford
But I ain't in Checotah anymore
My hotel in Manhattan
Holds more people than our town
And what I just paid for dinner
Would be a down payment on a house
I'd rather be tippin' cows in Tulsa
Than hailin' cabs here in New York
But I ain't in Checotah anymore
In a world of long red carpets
The bright lights of Hollywood
All the paparazzi flashin'
Can make a girl feel pretty good
You can get anything you want here
Except a Walmart store
But I ain't in Checotah anymore
I'm in a world so wide
It makes me feel small sometimes
I miss the big blue sky
The Oaklohoma kind
Where the Wildcats beat Iron Heads
Old settler's day and the Okra fest
After prom down at the bowlin lanes
Catchin' crape fish in Eufaula Lake
I ain't in Checotah anymore.
I'm in a world so wide,
It makes me feel small sometimes,
I miss the big blue skies,
the Oklahoma kind,
But I ain't in Checotah,
No I ain't in Checotah,
Oh, there's nothing like Oklahoma.
Where 69 meets 40,
There's a single stoplight town.”
As soon as it ended they parked the car and put up the top and turned off the car. Haylie turned to Carrie, “You know this is so true but without livin’ in Manhattan cause we’re just going to visit.” They both laughed and got out of the car and got all their suit cases and purses and laptops they were taking with them and got a cart to put it all on. They walked to the check-in counter and got check-in and headed to the gate so they could be prepared to get on the plane when it was ready for boarding. It soon reached 8 p.m. and the girls were getting more and more excited to get as far as they could from their small town they came from. They only had an hour and a half left until the plane boarded for take off.
Time sure flies by because before the girls knew it they were getting ready to board their first flight out of Oklahoma. They had talked about what they were gonna do as soon as they got there and what was gonna go on that whole two weeks and other stuff. The flight would be a long one for them. They would have a layover in Chicago for about an hour and that’s where they would call their parents and then again once they got to New York City. They talked, slept, read magazines, and listened to their Ipods on the flight. Once they got to the JFK airport in New York City they hailed a cab and took off for the hotel they were staying at. They were staying at one of the nicest places in New York City, one of the Hilton hotels. Both sets of parents were chipping in to pay the cost and to get them the best places to stay. They were considered two of the more wealthy families in Checotah and so they got to stay in the nice places when they went out of town to Oklahoma City all those times. Once they got to the hotel they went and checked-in then when upstairs and looked out the window at the beautiful city then decided to just watch tv and stay in for the night and go to bed and start their two long weeks tomorrow.
The day started at 7:30 a.m. for both the girls as they had just woken up and each taken a shower and gotten ready. As they looked at the clock it said 8:30 a.m. now and they were ready to go get breakfast somewhere in the city. They grabbed their big purses and sunglasses and headed out the door making sure they had their room keys. They got out of the hotel and looked around Haylie who was good with directions had a map in one hand and her purse in the other. While Carrie on the other hand had a restaurant guide in one hand and her purse in the other.
“Hey how about going to this place here Kitchenette its suppose to be one of the best in New York City” said Carrie.
“Sure I’ll try any place once,” replied Haylie. “ Now where’s it located so I can get us over there?”
“80 W Broadway” said Carrie.
“Ok great were not that far from there lets walk there it will do us good.” said Haylie.
“Yeah and we can see some of the sites on the way there,” replied Carrie as they started to walk towards the restaurant.
They got there and ate breakfast and had a great time talking about all the things they were gonna do in Time Square today. They started the day off just walking down Broadway walking. They first place they saw was the Bubba Gump’s sign and right past that was where MTV is and then all the other places there. They decided to go shopping for a few so they started at MTV and bought a few shirts, hats, and a purse each. They soon went to all the stores right there in the center of Time Square including the Toys ‘R’ Us store there where they even rode the 3 stories ferris wheel. They went back to their hotel at 3 p.m. to put there bags in there and then to head out for some more shopping and then were gonna return at 8 or 9 p.m. for the night and would go to sleep. They didn’t want to over do themselves cause they knew they had time. The next morning they were to go to Live With Regis and Kelly. They couldn’t wait they love Kelly and how pretty she was and loved her show when it was on. They had seen every show together and if they ever were gonna miss a show they taped it. They actually taped them all. They soon came home that night after dinner at the McDonald’s down the street. They turned on the tv and fell asleep. The next morning they woke up at 6:30 a.m. cause they had to be at the studio by 8 a.m. so they could get their seats they had tickets for. They got ready and at 7:15 they were already outside the hotel walking to the closest subway to get them to the studio. They grabbed a quick breakfast sandwich on the way from McDonald’s and were gone. They arrived at the studios at 7:55 a.m. just in time for the doors to start opening. They got in and the show started at 9 a.m. like always. Today’s special guest were Jon Heder from the new movie Blades of Glory, Katherine Heigl from Grey’s Anatomy, and Hilary Duff with her latest CD ‘Dignity’. We were excited cause we loved Grey’s Anatomy and we were big fans of Hilary’s and so wanted to see Blades of Glory when it came out. Once the show ended they caught up with Hilary and Katherine and both got their pictures with them and then went off to Central Park. The week flew by and by the end of the week they were already so tired. They wanted to have a day where they just relaxed so they went to a spa and did that. The next day they were gonna go party and go to all the best clubs that New York City had to offer. Soon the vacation was coming to a end and they would have to be leaving in 4 days. They didn’t wanna leave, who does.
3 Days before they would leave for home again was going to be the best days of them all but they didn’t know it yet. They were walking down by TRL when they were stopped and invited in as part of a game to win tickets to the Z100 concert the next day. They had to play a game about how much you trusted your best friend. Well of course Haylie and Carrie can trust each other with their lives. So they get narrowed down to the two best friends left on stage, Haylie and Carrie and Brad and Jim. The last section was about who knew more about their best friend. This was easy Haylie thought.
“So lets get this last section started,” said Vanessa the host of TRL. “Ok lets put the one best friend right here,” pointed to her left for both teams. “And the other two over here,” pointed to her right. “Ok now I’m gonna give you both the questions and you write your answer down and then we’ll reveal it and the team with the most points at the end wins. OK you ready?” they shook their heads. “Ok first question, this is to Brad and Haylie. What is your best friend’s favorite song?” They all wrote down what they thought. “ Ok let me see your answers.”
“Hillbilly Deluxe by Brooks & Dunn” said Haylie.
“lets see what Carrie said,” said Vanessa.
Carrie turned over her answer and it said Hillbilly Deluxe. “Yep that’s what I put,” said Carrie.
“Ok now Brad what did you say?” asked Vanessa.
“I said This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race by Fall Out Boy,” said Brad.
“Jim what did you say,” said Vanessa
“I wrote Numb by Linkin Park and Jay-Z,” said Jim with a disappointing look on his face.
“Ok now we’re 1-0. If the boys get this one wrong and the girls get it right they will automatically get the ticket with the extra bonus stuff. Ok here we go,” said Vanessa. “This ones for Jim and Carrie. Where is the one place in the world your best friend has always wanted to go?” They wrote it down and were ready to show their answers.
“I said New York City,” said Carrie.
“Yep that’s right I’ve always wanted to come here,” replied Haylie.
“I said California,” said Jim.
“Yep he’s right,” replied Brad.
“Ok so now they’ve caught up enough to stay in the game but if they don’t get the next and final one right then they won’t win,” said Vanessa. “Ok this is for Haylie and Brad. What is your best friends favorite movie of all times?”
Haylie thought for a second, oh this is easy. “I put Father of the Bride part 1 and 2.”
Carrie said with a lot of excitement, “Oh my gosh I love those movies those are my all time favorites.”
“Brad and Jim you know you gotta this one right or you will lose,” said Vanessa. “So what did you say Brad.”
“I said Dumb and Dumber,” said Brad.
“Sorry dude you so need to keep up with things I said Wild Hogs that movie was awesome.” said disappointed again.
“Well it looks like Haylie and Carrie won the tickets for tomorrows concerts,” Vanessa said. “Here’s your tickets have fun. And well be right back with your top 2 videos of the day after this.” it went to a commercial as Vanessa showed us off and told up what was gonna come with the tickets. “So you get two tickets to the sound checks that start at 8 a.m. tomorrow and then two to the concert and then two backstage passes. Just follow Adam here and he’ll take you to Jack who well tell you more about the event. Have fun and congratulations on winning.” Then she walked back to set and we followed Adam as he took us to see Jack. Once we got there he was sitting at his desk waiting for us.
“Hi, I’m Jack please sit down and make yourselves comfortable,” said Jack.
“Hi I’m Haylie and this is Carrie,” introduced Haylie.
“Hi and welcome,” said Jack. “ok lets get started here are your two backstage passes don’t lose them and here’s the sound check passes too and you already have your other tickets for the show. Well all you have to do it sign here for the tickets and there yours.” Points to a line for each of us to sign.
We signed and I asked, “Who all are gonna be there this year?”
“Umm from what I hear it’s a pretty big event this year with people like Nick Lachey, Justin Timberlake, Gwen Stefani, Backstreet Boys, Jesse McCartney, Hilary Duff, and many others,” answered Jack.
“Ok thanks we’ll be there at 8 for the sound check thanks again for the tickets,” said Carrie. Then we both shacked his hand and walked out of he TRL studios and off to go watch a movie at one of the theaters in New York City just to say they had. They decided on seeing ‘Wild Hogs’ with Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, and William H. Macy. They had been wanting to see it for weeks but with work and all they never got the chance. Hours passed and soon they were back at the hotel taking their showers the night before so they could just get up and get dressed and go.
They had woken up at 6:30 to get ready and to leave so they wouldn’t be late getting to the concert area. They put in a CD they had brought with them cause they knew they had a CD player there, they put in ‘Hillbilly Deluxe’. They didn’t turn it up much just enough to hear it in the bathroom but that was it. They got dressed and got ready to go and by 7 a.m. they were waiting for the subway to arrive so they could go to the concert area. They got there just as it was starting and Jesse McCartney was getting ready. They had fun at the sound check they didn’t get to meet many of the artist cause of how many people were there but they didn’t care they had the backstage passes to meet them with. After the sound check was over they decided before the concert started they’d go backstage and check it out. When they went backstage everyone was everywhere going crazy getting ready for the show. We decided that we’d go find Hilary Duff and see her again. So we walked and asked around until we finally found her and her older sister Haylie in Hilary’s dressing room. I knocked on the door since it was kinda opened not to scare them or anything. “Hi,” Haylie said “I just wanted to stop by and say that I think you were great during the sound check and I can’t wait to see you tonight. Oh and I loved you on Regis and Kelly.”
“Thanks come on in you two,” said Hilary. “This is my sister Haylie, you are?”
“I’m Carrie,” introduced Carrie. “And this is my best friend Haylie.”
“Wow that’s cool you both have the same name,” said Hilary talking about both Haylie’s.
“Yeah I guess we do sis,” said Haylie Duff.
“Well we just wanted to stop by and maybe get a picture with both of you and then we’ll be off,” Haylie said shyly.
“Sure we’d love to take pictures with both of you,” said Hilary. They each took pictures with both Hilary and Haylie Duff. “Do you both have any plans for lunch cause we’re kinda hungry and you two seem really sweet and like a couple of girls we could hang out with.”
“Yeah we kinda were gonna go get food after this,” said Carrie.
“Well why don’t we go get something and come back later,” said Haylie Duff.
Haylie looked over to her best friend Carrie and said, “sure why not it sounds like fun.”
“Great lets go we can take the car they have for us here and we can go to Bobby Flay’s restaurant,” said Hilary.
“Sounds great,” said Carrie. And off they were they had a blast the whole time they were at lunch. They really connected with Hilary and Haylie Duff and so did they with them. They soon had to leave cause it was getting close to time that they had to be back. Hilary got the check and they were off back to the concert area. When they got there they went straight back to the dressing room that Hilary had.
“I had a great time thanks Hilary,” said Haylie.
“Your so welcome and I’m glad you had a great time,” said Hilary. “It was so much fun we so gotta do it again.”
“Yeah we so do,” said Haylie Duff. “Here’s my number if you ever are in New York or California or anywhere near us.” She handed her a piece of paper with the number on it.
“Here’s my number and Haylie’s number too,” said Carrie. “I so hope we can do this again.”
“Next time we buy lunch,” said Haylie.
“Ok deal,” said Hilary.
“Well it was so much fun I can’t wait to see your show and I’ll defiantly call you when we’re in town or your near us,” said Carrie.
“Great I had fun too today,” Hilary said. “I’m looking forward to hearing from you both too. Oh and here is my number too I forgot to give it to you when my sis gave you hers.” Gave her a piece of paper and then they hugged and the girls were off. They couldn’t believe how nice Hilary and Haylie Duff were and that they actually went out to eat with them at a nice restaurant and got their numbers. They walked on down the hall as they left Hilary’s dressing room and saw another one that caught their eyes, Gwen Stefani’s dressing room. They had to stop and just say hi but that was all. Carrie knocked on the door. “Hi sorry if we’re bothering you,” said Carrie.
“No not at all hi,” said Gwen. “Can I help you too?”
“Yes we’d like a picture with you if all possible,” said Haylie.
“Sure I’d love to,” said Gwen. They took their pictures and got an autograph each and then were off.
“Thanks again Gwen can’t wait to see you perform tonight,” said Carrie.
“Bye girls great meeting you have fun,” said Gwen and then the girls were gone. They walked down the hallway more and were talking when all of a sudden out of no where this guy backs into Haylie. She turned around to see who it was but when she did she came face to face with one of the most beautiful set of eyes she’s ever seen and was lost in them. She couldn’t move as she looked into those eyes.
“I’m sorry it was my fault I should have been,” the man said as he got lost in her eyes and couldn’t finish his sentence. They just stood there for a few seconds not saying anything just looking.
Haylie was the first to say something, “Its ok.”
“You have the most beautiful eyes I’ve ever seen,” said the man.
“Thanks,” Haylie said blushing and smiling at the same time. “So do you.”
“Thanks,” said the man.
“I’m Haylie,” Haylie said as she introduced herself.
“Hey Haylie,” said the man. “ I’m…”
Chapter 2 -- Behind Those Eyes by True_Beauty
Author's Notes:
Haylie finds out who the man is behind the eyes.
“Nick!,” yelled Brian. “Come one man we need your help,”
That helped Nick snap out of his stair and Carrie grabbed Haylie’s arm and pulled her close.
“I gotta go but it was nice meeting you Haylie,” said Nick. “ I hope to see you around.”
“Yeah me too,” was all that Haylie could say cause she was locked back in his eyes. Those blue eyes she love them so much and had just seen then right then for the first time. Carrie pulled her away again and they walked down the hall and went to the other artist’s dressing rooms and got pictures and autographs with them too. By the time they almost got all the artist autographs and a picture it was time for the show to start and they had to go outside and see the show. They had a blast, but the main thing on Haylie’s mind through the whole show was the man Nick she had met backstage before being pulled away. She didn’t know who he was cause when she was growing up it was mainly country music and country artist that she listened too. She knew a few others outside of country but that was only like the oldies cause of her parents. She knew some others like Hilary Duff and Gwen Stefani but that was only because of watching tv. She had never really paid attention when it came to boy bands she would usually just turn the channel. After the show she decided to go backstage again to see if Nick was still there. Sure enough as she got back there with Carrie he was there with the guys signing autograph’s for fans. Haylie and Carrie just stood to the side watching them.
“Haylie,” said Carrie. “Why are we here?”
“Because I want to see Nick again I just had to,” answered Haylie. “There was just something about those eyes that said a lot.”
“Ok but hurry up I’m kinda wanting to go somewhere for dessert in a few,” said Carrie.
“Ok I will I just gotta tell him he was great tonight,” said Haylie as she stared at him not looking at Carrie talking. Soon they were done signing autographs and all the people surrounding them were gone and they were gonna go back to their dressing room right before they left. Nick’s eyes wondered across the room they were in and saw Haylie’s beautiful eyes. Nick stopped walking towards the dressing room and walked towards Haylie.
Once he was right in front of her he stopped walking and said, “Hey there Haylie.”
“Hey Nick,” Haylie said back. “You did great tonight for someone who doesn’t know who you are.”
“Thanks,” Nick said. “ You’ve never heard of us?”
“Not that I can remember,” replied Haylie. “I grew up listening to just country music and ever now and then some other older type music.”
“Wow, cool.” said Nick.
“Well I just wanted to come and say I liked your show now I’ve kinda gotta go because my friend Carrie here wants to go get dessert,” said Haylie.
“Oh I know some of the best places in town would you mind if I tag along?” asked Nick.
“Its up to Carrie here cause she’s the one wanting to go,” said Haylie looking at Carrie.
“Sure why not,” said Carrie. “And bring your buddies along if you want too.”
“I don’t know if they’ll wanna come but I can ask,” said Nick.
“Ok we’ll wait,” said Haylie.
Nick went back to the dressing room and asked the guys if they wanted to go and get some dessert with Haylie and Carrie. Kevin, Howie, and Brian turned him down cause they were tired and need their rest, but AJ did say he wanted to go.
“Ok come on AJ lets go,” said Nick as they left the room.
“Ok who are these ladies we’re going out with?” asked AJ as they walked out the room.
“Haylie is a girl I ran into going to get a snack from,” answered Nick. “And Carrie is her friend apparently.”
“Ok,” said AJ. “lets go meet them.”
“Ok great,” replied Nick. They finally walked up to the girls that were waiting for them.
“Hey,” said Haylie.
“Hey,” replied Nick. “This is my friend AJ he said he wanted to come along. AJ this is Haylie.” Pointing to Haylie.
“Hi Haylie, nice to meet you,” said AJ as they shook hands.
“And this is Carrie, right?” asked Nick.
“Yes I’m Carrie, nice to meet you AJ,” she said as she shook AJ’s hand and smiled.
“Ok lets go we can take our car if that’s ok with you two,” said Nick.
“That’s totally fine with us since we’re just visiting,” replied Haylie as she smiled and looked into Nick’s eyes again.
They walked to the car and go in. AJ and Carrie set in the last row of the SUV and in the middle seats were Nick and Haylie.
“So where are you both from?” asked Nick.
“Well we’re from Checotah, Oklahoma,” replied Carrie. “It’s a small place but Carrie Underwood is from there.”
“Oh cool I like her music,” said AJ. “She’s really talented.”
“Yeah she is,” said Carrie. “She is very sweet we went to school with her for about three years before she graduated school and did American Idol.”
“Cool,” said AJ.
“Yeah,” said Carrie.
“Well where is this place we’re going?” asked Haylie looking at Nick.
“The Little Pie Company,” replied Nick.
“Oh I love that place,” said AJ. “ They have the best carrot cake there.”
“Great I love carrot cake,” said Haylie. “I make it every now and then when I want to. I have a family recipe for it that is so good.”
“Yes it is I love it,” said Carrie. “She makes it the best I’ve ever had.”
“You’ll have to make it for us sometime,” said Nick.
“Ok if ya’ll ever come to Checotah I will,” said Haylie.
They finally arrived at the Little Pie Company and got out of the car and walked in and they all ordered the applesauce carrot cake. They had a fun time talking to each other and getting to know each and every single one of them. They soon closed the place down. They had had a great time and didn’t want to leave but they had too. Soon they returned to the car and got in. They soon were on their way somewhere else.
“Where do you wanna go now,” asked Nick.
“Well we don’t really care cause we don’t have a certain time when we gotta be back to the hotel,” said Haylie.
AJ and Carrie were hitting it off great. They were laughing and carrying on. So we decided that we’d hit time square for a few and walk around then head back to our hotel. So we had the driver drop us off at Central Park and he could go back to the hotel or where ever it is that he goes. So we walked around Central Park talking and just carrying on about everything and anything.
“So how long have you been in New York City,” asked Nick.
“Almost 2 weeks we leave in 2 days to go back home,” answered Haylie.
“Oh ok,” said Nick. “Well we just got in about a week ago so we could go to interviews and all that kind of stuff.”
“Cool,” said Haylie.
“Yeah,” said Nick. “Tomorrow we do Regis and Kelly. I always have fun on that show.”
“Oh I love that show,” said Haylie. “We were there two days after we got in. We saw Jon Heder, Katherine Heigl, and Hilary Duff there and met Katherine and Hilary who we’re both fans of.”
“Oh cool,” said Nick. “I love Grey’s Anatomy.”
“Oh wow I do too,” said Haylie. “We never miss an episode.”
“Oh cool,” said Nick. “I don’t get to watch tv that much at night cause of the shows we put on but when I do I like watching it.”
They walked on and talked about more stuff. They all soon had walked around the whole park and wanted to go walking down Broadway. They started off and as they did they were stopped by two fans asking them for an autograph and picture. Oh course the guys didn’t turn the little girls down. They took the picture and gave them an autograph and were off. Soon they had were standing in front of the Hershey’s store in Time Square. They walked inside and went looking around.
“Oh my gosh I love this place,” said Carrie. “It smells so good. I love the smell of chocolate and seeing it too.”
“Well pick out whatever type you’d like and I’ll get it for you,” said AJ as they walked around.
“Are you sure cause I can surely pay for my own chocolate.” replied Carrie as she looked at AJ.
“I’m sure I wouldn’t have offered if I wasn’t,” responded AJ.
“Ok then I’ll get two bags of my favorites,” replied Carrie as she grabbed a bag of reeses and hugs. “Thanks AJ.”
“Your welcome Carrie,” said AJ as he looked into her eyes and then turned to walk over to Haylie and Nick.
“Hey ya’ll,” said Haylie as Carrie and AJ approached them.
“Hey,” said Carrie holding two bags of candy.
“You think you have enough candy there,” said Haylie with a laugh.
“Yeah I think I do now,” responded Carrie.
“Well I’m gonna grab some too let me go get a bucket of assorted candy and then I’ll be ready to check out,” said Haylie as she walked over to grab a bucket and fell it up with candy coming down the shoot.
Nick walked over to her and asked, “Can I buy that for you?”
“I got it,” answered Haylie.
“You sure cause I really can buy it for you,” said Nick.
“Yeah I’m sure, but thanks anyway,” responded Haylie. They walked to the check-out line and paid for their candy. Once they left they walked down the street more. They soon arrived in front of the Toys ‘R’ Us the girls had gone to back on their first big day in the city. They walked in and went straight to the ferris wheel and rode it. AJ and Carrie in one and Nick and Haylie in another. They had a lot of fun and when they were done they walked up to the third floor and Haylie walked into the Barbie area and walked up to the forth floor and saw all the beautiful Barbie’s.
“I love this place,” said Haylie as Nick walked up behind her.
“Why are we here?” asked Nick.
“Because this type of place reminds me of my mom back home,” answered Haylie. “She collects Barbie’s and I’d love to get her one I just didn’t when I was here the other day.”
“Oh ok,” said Nick. “So which one are you gonna get?”
“This one right here,” Haylie said as she pointed to Barbie as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz.
“oh that’s cool,” said Nick as she grabbed the Barbie and headed downstairs to pay for it.
“Lets go pay for it then we can go, ok,” said Haylie as they walked down to the second floor to pay and meet up with AJ and Carrie who were over in the game section.
They paid and met up with them then walked down to Build-a-bear which was off of 46th street. Haylie wanted to find it cause she had always heard of it and wanted to always make a bear there and so did Carrie. They finally got there and it was closed so they decided that they would come back tomorrow. It was almost midnight now and Carrie and Haylie were getting tired and wanted to go back to their hotel.
As Haylie yawned Nick said, “looks like someone is getting tired where are you both staying maybe we can walk over there with you?”
“The Hilton Hotel in Manhattan,” responded Haylie.
“Ok I know where that is stayed there many of times with the guys,” said Nick. “Lets go.” they soon got to the hotel and walked in and up to the room with the boys to say good night.
“I had a fun time,” said Carrie as she looked at AJ. “Thanks again for the candy.”
“No problem,” said AJ. “I had fun too.”
“Lets do this again sometime soon,” said Nick.
“Yeah sure,” said Haylie. “I’d love too.”
“Here’s my number,” said AJ as he gave Carrie a piece of paper with his number on it. “Call me sometime.”
“I’ll have to do that,” said Carrie. “And here’s mine just in case your in Checotah for some reason or near by in like Oklahoma City.” She gave him a piece of paper with her number on it. They both had an amazing night and couldn’t believe they had met guts like them in New York City of all places.
“Here’s my number so you can call me next time your in town,” said Nick as he handed her a piece of paper.
“Thanks, here’s mine,” said Haylie as she passed him a piece of paper. They got lost again in each others eyes as they smiled and touched hands. Before they knew it their faces were getting closer and closer to each others. Nick leaned in and so did Haylie and without expecting it they kissed. It lasted for a minute then they backed away and said goodnight and goodbye and that they’d call them later. Haylie and Carrie walked into the hotel room and shut the door. Haylie walked over and fell on the bed.
“Oh my gosh,” said Carrie. “Look at who you just kissed.”
“I know,” squealed Haylie. “I can’t believe it happened. And to think we met just by running into each other backstage.”
“I know,” replied Carrie. “Wow your so lucky you have a famous guy falling for you.”
“I can’t believe it,” was all Haylie said as she walked into the bathroom and got ready for bed.
The next day they were going to go to Build-A-Bear just like they said they were, but while they were leaving the hotel Haylie’s cell phone rang.
“Hello,” Haylie said as she answered her phone.
“Hey,” said Nick. “Its Nick.”
“Hey,” Haylie said. “How are you?”
“Great, you?” asked Nick.
“Good,” answered Haylie. “We’re just about to get on the subway to go over to Build-A-Bear and make a bear.”
“Cool,” said Nick. “Mind if AJ and I come join you?”
“No I don’t think we mind,” said Haylie.
“Ok great we’ll meet you there,” said Nick. “We’re leaving right now.”
“Great I’ll see you when you get there,” responded Haylie.
“Ok see ya,” ended Nick as he closed his phone and so did Haylie.
“Who was that?” asked Carrie.
“Oh just Nick,” answered Haylie.
“What did he want?” asked Carrie.
“Oh just to see what we were doing,” replied Haylie.
“Oh ok,” said Carrie.
“Him and AJ are gonna meet up with us when we get to Build-A-Bear,” said Haylie.
“Oh great it sounds like fun,” said Carrie.
They walked down to the subway station a block from their hotel and got onto the subway. Once on they decided where they were gonna get off and how to get to Build-A-Bear. They finally got there about 30 minutes later. They exited the subway station and walked down the street to Build-A-Bear. As they got almost to the entrance they could see the guys waiting for them with baseball caps on and sunglasses.
They walked up to them and Haylie spoke first, “Hey there boys.”
“Hey Carrie, hey Haylie,” said AJ.
“Hey,” said Carrie.
“Hey girls,” said Nick.
They soon walked into the store and the girls went straight to the bears.
“I know I know, I’m 21 but I’ve always wanted a Build-A-Bear,” said Haylie turning to Nick. Haylie grabbed the 20 in. Maple Teddy bear and walked over to the stuffing machine where the lady made her make a wish on a heart and spin around and kiss the heart. Nick grabbed a heart and kissed it too and threw it in with hers. Carrie grabbed the 16 in. Champ - A Champion Fur Kids bear and did the same as Haylie and AJ kissed a heart and put it in hers just like Nick did with Haylie. They soon had their bears stuffed and were on their way to the clothing section where they could dress their bears. They got there and Haylie picked out a cute simple t-shirt that said I love (with a heart) NY and a cute simple pair of jean shorts and a black pair of their version of converse. Carrie picked out a cute girly NY shirt and a cute denim skirt and a cute pair of sandals. They soon went over to name the bears. They scanned the barcode strips on both of the computers and started typing in their info.
“Nick what do you think I should name her,” asked Haylie as she looked to her left to see Nick sitting there.
“How about Maple cause of the color of her fur,” answered Nick.
“Ok,” said Haylie. “I’ll name her Maple.”
“And I’m gonna name mine Patches,” said Carrie sitting to the right of Haylie with AJ on her right.
They soon finished the info and went and printed it out and checked-out. They guys of course offered but like always the girls refused and told them next time they would pick up the tab. They laughed and walked out the store. The day flew by really fast and soon it was time for them to go get ready to go back home in a day. The next day they just walked around and saw the sites again and had fun cause they new at 9 the next morning they’d be leaving for the airport with all their stuff. They had to buy boxes to help take all their stuff home with them so they found a place that sold boxes. That night they packed all their stuff up and taped up the boxes. They then got ready for bed and soon fell fast asleep. The next day came so fast and before the girls knew it they were getting in a cab and going to the airport. Once there Haylie just had to call Nick. So she picked up her cell phone and found his name and called him. The phone kept on ringing and ringing until finally after the 5th ring he finally picked up.
“Hello,” said a sleepy Nick.
“Oh sorry did I wake you up?” asked Haylie embarrassed.
“Yeah but its ok your allowed to wake me up,” responded Nick. “You’re the only one who’s allowed to wake me up and get away with it.”
“Oh why thanks,” Haylie said as she blushed. “So we’re getting ready to board our flight. We checked our stuff in already and are just waiting for them to call our plane. While waiting I just had to call you.”
“Oh, I’m so glad you did,” said Nick smiling. “I love hearing your voice.”
“Thanks,” Haylie said embarrassed and smiling. Just then their plane was called for boarding. “Well I gotta go my plane’s been called and I’m on my way home. I had a real fun time these past few days. Thanks for showing us around and taking us to all those great places to eat.”
“Your so welcome and thanks for keeping us company while we we’re here in New York City,” said Nick. “Well I don’t want you to miss your plane I’ll talk to you later ok. Bye”
“Ok,” said Haylie “Bye.” They both hung up the phone and she turned to Carrie. “You ready to go board the plane back home?”
“No I’m not ready but lets go cause we got to,” said Carrie as they boarded and took their seats.
“I so am going to miss New York,” said Haylie as she looked out the window. “I mean look at all the things that happened to us here. I mean look who we became friends with and who I kissed. I actually kissed him.” Haylie was looking at Carrie and just shocked.
“I know you kissed Nick,” said Carrie. “But look who I hung out with, his friend AJ. What a guy he was so sweet I can’t believe it. I so can’t wait to tell everyone about today.”
Soon the plane took off and they were on their way back home. On the trip they read, slept, and listened to their Ipods.
Chapter 3 -- Home Sweet Home by True_Beauty
They soon arrived in Oklahoma City and got all their stuff and headed towards the car.
“Man I can’t believe we’re home,” said Carrie. “We so gotta go take everyone out to eat when we get back so we can talk about our trip.”
“Yeah you call your folks and I’ll call mine,” said Haylie. “Then we can go to get pizza tonight how does that sound?”
“That sounds great,” said Carrie. “I’ll call my folks once we’re on the road home.”
“Yeah me too,” said Haylie. They got to the car and put their boxes in the trunk and what could fit of their suit cases too and what couldn’t fit into the backseat. They got into the car and as soon as Haylie turned on the car her CD was playing and was blasting. Both girls jumped and then started singing along.
“Some hearts
They just get all the right breaks
Some hearts have the stars on their side
Some hearts,
They just have it so easy
Some hearts just get lucky sometimes
Some hearts just get lucky, lucky sometimes”
They started off for home and once the song finished they turned down the music and started calling their folks. Once they had called them and some other of their family like their siblings they were finally getting close to town so their favorite radio station could be heard. They changed it to the radio and as they did Carrie turned it up as their hair blew in the wind and they sang along.
“I had a barbeque stain on my white tee shirt
She was killing me in that miniskirt
Skippin’ rocks on the river by the railroad tracks
She had a suntan line and red lipstick
I worked so hard for that first kiss
And a heart don’t forget something like that”
Soon they got back home and in a about an hour and a half they would be going to an early dinner with their family at the pizza place they loved. They got out of the car and grabbed their purses and took their suit cases and ran inside each of their apartments. They dropped their stuff off and ran to get more until it was all out of the car. They soon were in Haylie’s apartment going through their boxes sorting out who’s stuff was who’s. Once done Haylie helped Carrie take hers across the hall to her apartment. They sat in her apartment and decided they’d listen to some music and dance around and get ready so they could go out to eat in about half an hour.
Soon it was time to go and they were heading out. They took Carrie’s car this time since they had used Haylie’s so much. She had a cute little punch buggy convertible. They got in and put down the top and turned up the radio and sang along just like always as they went down the street. They finally made it to the pizza place and just as they put up the top and Carrie turned off the car and Haylie’s cell phone began to ring.
Haylie said, “Hello.”
“Hey,” said Nick.
“Hey how are you?” asked Haylie.
“Good just bored without you both here,” answered Nick. “And so is AJ.” They both laughed.
“Aww I’m sorry,” said Haylie. “Wish I was back there too with you and I know Carrie feels the same. Well I’m sorry I gotta run like this, but I’m at that great pizza place I told you about going to have dinner with my family.” she paused for a second. “If you were here I’d invited all of ya’ll to come but your in New York City.”
“Yeah I know,” said Nick. “Well I’ll let you go. I’ll talk to you later. Bye”
“Bye,” was the last thing Haylie said before they both hung up.
Haylie and Carrie soon walked into the pizza place and got a room for all their family and waited for them all to get there. One by one they walked in. Soon everyone was there and we were gonna order pizza. I had to order my favorite and then whatever everyone else wanted. My parents bought dinner that night for all of us. Soon we were laughing and carrying on. Then out of nowhere two guys walked in and Haylie stopped what she was doing and just looked at him.
Soon everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at the two men that had walked into the room and saw Haylie and Carrie smile. It just lit up the room. They got up and walked over to the guys.
“What are you doing here I thought you were in New York,” asked Haylie.
“Yeah well when I talked to you I was in Oklahoma City on my way here cause I couldn’t stand being away from you for some reason,” answered Nick. “I don’t know what it is about you but there’s something about you that I like.” They just stood there and the next thing they know they were kissing and everyone around them was clapping and whistling. They soon backed away from each other and just looking at each other in the eyes. No one could break them apart not even Haylie’s mom or Carrie.
They soon seat down and introduced the guys.
“Everyone this is Nick and this is AJ,” said Haylie. “We met them in New York City when we won the tickets to the concert we told you about. Nick accidentally ran into me while I was going around talking to the performers backstage.”
The night went on and soon they were going back home because it was 9 p.m. now. They all said their good bye and left. Carrie, Haylie, AJ, and Nick all walked to the parking lot and were the last of the group to leave. Since Carrie had her car and Nick rented one I decided to go with Nick to make sure he got back to my place fine and AJ went with Carrie.
They all got into their cars and Haylie turned to Nick.
“Want me to drive since I kinda know this place better then you?” asked Haylie.
“Yeah sure,” said Nick as he got out of the car and opened Haylie’s door. By now Carrie and AJ had already started to head home.
“Thank you,” Haylie said as Nick grabbed her hand and helped her out. She walked around and got in and buckled in and turned on the car to go back home.
Meanwhile Carrie was turning down the radio since it was blasting Brad Paisley’s song ‘Ticks’. They jumped when they turned on the car and drove home just talking about the small town life and everything about the little town they were in.
Back with Nick and Haylie, Haylie had just left the parking lot and started to drive to her place. “You need some music on in this car and it need to be good music lets see what’s on the radio,” said Haylie. Just then her favorite song was on and she turned it and started singing and swaying as she drove.
“Well, Up in the backwoods, down in the holler
old boy feeling like a dog on a colla
Keep that chain hold tight
waiting on saturday night
Put on the smell good
Put on Skynyrd
Head into town like a nascar winner
cruisin back and forth to the tasty freeze
everywhere you look all you see is
Hillbilly Deluxe, Slick pick up Trucks
Big Timing in a small town
stirring it up right about sundown
Black Denim and Chrome to the bone
With a little homegrown
Country Girl Cuddled Up
Hillbilly deluxe”
Nick looked over at her as she sang and smiled. He loved how she could lit up the entire car with the way she smiled and sang. They soon arrived at Haylie’s apartment complex and Haylie parked right next to Carrie’s car where there was an empty parking spot.
“That’s my baby right there,” said Haylie as she pointed to her mustang that was right next to Carrie’s car. “And up here is my place. And right across is Carrie’s place where AJ and Carrie are probably.” Haylie unlocked the door and walked in.
“Cute place,” said Nick. “It really feels homely.”
“Thanks I love it here,” said Haylie. “I love having Carrie right across the hall and having this place all to myself.” Haylie paused as she looked around the room. “Let me show you around.”
“Ok,” said Nick. “Lets go look around.”
They started out walking into the hallway towards her room and her office room. “This is my office in here where my laptop goes once I get it out of the case. And across the hall is my master bedroom and bathroom,” said Haylie as they walked into the room. “Lets go downstairs and you can see my other rooms down there.” hey walked down the stairs into a big room with a coach and a tv and bean bags every where. “This is my entertainment room. I love coming in here and watching tv and movies and just relaxing. Next through this door is the guest room I have when my sister and brother-in-law come into town to see me and the family or whenever my friends want to come over and its too late for them to go home. Also through this door over here is the bathroom and over there that door leads to my laundry room where my washer and drier is.”
Just as they finished their tour they heard the door open upstairs and Carrie yelled, “Haylie you here.”
“Yeah, me and Nick are downstairs come on down,” Haylie yelled back. Soon they saw AJ and Carrie walking down the stairs towards them.
“Hey guys,” said Carrie.
“Hey,” said Haylie. “ I was just showing Nick around the place. Do you wanna watch a movie or something?”
“Sure sounds fun,” said AJ.
“Great lets see what we have,” said Haylie as they walk over to the tv and look at the movies. “What do you wanna see?”
“Lets see what you got,” said Nick.
“We have ‘The Break-Up’. Lets see what else we have,” Haylie paused for a second then went on. “’Hitch’, ummm ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’. And what else might you guys like.” Haylie paused again and went on, “Win A Date With Tad Hamilton! What do you wanna watch?”
“Well lets see which one sounds the best,” said AJ.
“How about ‘Hitch’ I haven’t seen it in forever and would love to see it,” said Nick.
“Ok then ‘Hitch’ it is anyone disagree,” asked Haylie. No one said anything so Haylie out it in and turned off the lights and sat on the couch with Nick while AJ and Carrie were on the love seat.
“Anyone want anything while I got get my blanket before the movie starts,” asked Haylie as she started towards the stairs.
“I’ll take a drink if you got something,” said AJ.
“ Yeah is Dr. Pepper ok with you?” asked Haylie.
“Yeah that’s great with me,” said AJ.
“Can I have one too please,” said Nick.
Just then Carrie got up and walked towards Haylie. “I’ll help you,” Carrie said. “I wanna get me something to drink too and a blanket too.”
“Ok,” said Haylie. “Lets go get them. Anything else guys?” They nodded their heads no and the girls walked off upstairs. They got the drinks and went off to get the blankets.
“Can you believe who we have in my home,” said Haylie as she grabbed the blankets out of her closet.
“I know and I’m starting to like AJ a lot it seems like,” said Carrie. They soon left the room and walked back downstairs with their drinks and the blankets just as the tv had the main menu on it for the movie. They sat down and the guys said both said thanks for the drinks and Haylie started the movie.
As the movie went on Nick put his arm around Haylie. Almost at the end of the movie Haylie had fallen asleep on the couch with her feet now on Nick’s lap they had moved over there on their own while she was sleeping. Once the movie was over Nick picked up Haylie and took her up to her room and laid her in her bed.
“Why don’t you stay here Nick down in the guest room I don’t think she’ll mind,” said Carrie. “And AJ if you want you can either stay here with Nick or I got an extra room at my place you can sleep at.”
“I think I’ll stay over in your guest room so Nick can have his own room,” said AJ as he yawned. “Well I’m getting tired and I need to run out to the car and grab my stuff.”
“Yeah me too,” said Nick. “Can you stay here for a few while we run down and get our stuff and we’ll be right back we promise.”
“Sure,” said Carrie. “Hurry up.” After Carrie said that the guys ran off and got their stuff and came right back. “Well I’m gonna go to bed we’ll see you tomorrow Nick be safe and lock the door.”
“Ok I will,” said Nick. “I’ll see you both in the morning be safe.”
“We will,” said AJ. “Night.” They walked out the door and Nick locked it as they walked across the hall to Carrie’s place and she unlocked the door. They walked in and said goodnight to each other and walked off to their rooms. AJ walked down the stairs as Carrie walked down the hall. They soon both fell fast asleep.
The next morning they all woke up very refreshed and relaxed. Nick was the first up at Haylie’s place and decided he’d see what all she had for food, but since she had just gotten back from a two week trip she had nothing in her refrigerator or in her cabinets. Soon after he woke up Carrie woke up at her place and decided to go downstairs to see if AJ was up and he was he was watching tv when she walked into the entertainment room at her house.
“Hey you,” Carrie said as she got to the bottom of the stairs.
“Hey,” said AJ. “I hope you don’t mind I got up and there was nothing to do so I decided to watch tv.”
“I don’t care,” said Carrie. “Anything good on?”
“Not really,” answered AJ.
“Oh ok,” replied Carrie. “You getting hungry like I am?”
“Yeah,” answered AJ. “Lets go over to Haylie’s and see if they wanna go get something to eat.”
“Great idea,” said Carrie as AJ got up and walked over to Carrie. Carrie turned around and walked up the stairs towards Haylie’s place. Once they got there they knocked on the door and Haylie answered it still in the clothes from last night she fell asleep in.
“Morning,” said Haylie.
“Morning” said Carrie. “Would ya’ll mind going out to eat today?”
“We’d love to,” said Haylie. “There’s nothing to eat here.”
They went off to a local restaurant to have breakfast and then took a trip to the flea market in town for the day. They had a great time and didn’t want it to end but the girls started school again for the fall classes which would be their last semester in a week and needed to get ready. They stopped at Wal-Mart on their way home so they could pick up some miner things they needed for class.
“When do you guys go back to New York or wherever you are next?” asked Carrie.
“We have to be back in Florida in two days to start the practice for the upcoming fall tour that we’re gonna start,” said Nick.
“Cool,” said Haylie. “I bet you’ll have fun and meet a lot of really nice girls while your out on tour.”
“Yeah but we don’t care about that when you got someone else that is more special to you somewhere else,” said nick as he looked into Haylie’s eyes.
They stayed locked into each others eyes as AJ and Carrie came back into the car which shook them out of their stair.
"Hey you two ready to go back home?" asked Haylie.
"Yeah lets go," said Carrie.
Chapter 4 -- Life After School by True_Beauty
The two days soon passed by quickly and soon the guys were off to Florida. Soon it was time for school to start and the girls were back at college. Its was the last semester they'd have to be there. Haylie was a journalism major and Carrie was an interior designer major. They both couldn't wait for the semester to end.
Soon a month had gone by and they would talk to the boys every now and then when they got time away from school. Soon it was getting close to Thanksgiving break and the girls wanted the break so bad. Soon it passed and the semester was about to end. The finals were coming and the girls had to work so hard. They ended up passing all their exams and they we're going to graduate in just a week. They didn't know that the boys had a break from the tour for the holidays and that Nick and AJ were coming in to see the girls graduate.
The day came for them to graduate and they had told the boys all about it. They soon had to leave to get to the campus on time so they could run through the ceremony. Nick and AJ got into town right before 3 that afternoon. They went straight to Haylie's parents house to follow them to the campus for graduation. Soon they were on their way to the campus following Haylie's parents car. They arrived at the campus and took their seats with both families and watch the ceremony. Soon it was over and the girls had graduated and we're now ready for the real world. The girls walked over to where their families and saw who was standing there next to them. The girls started to walk a little faster with bigger smiles on their faces. As Haylie got closer to Nick she started to run and jumped into Nick's arms and they kissed. Everyone just stared at them not seeing Carrie walk up and hug AJ. They stood there as everyone was looking at Nick and Haylie and looked into each others eyes. The next thing they knew they were kissing too. They had never kissed before so it was something special to them.
After a minute they broke apart and looked into each others eyes. Carrie then said, "wow. I'm so glad your here."
"Yeah I am too," said AJ. "I guess this means we're together."
"Yeah," Carrie said. "That's if you want to."
"Yeah I'd love that," said AJ as he brought Carrie in for another kiss.
Soon everyone was going out for lunch to celebrate. AJ and Carrie walked down the street from the campus behind everyone else with her arms around AJ and his around Carrie with Carrie's head on AJ shoulder. They soon all arrived at the restaurant and took their seats. AJ sat next to Carrie with his arm around her shoulder. Nick sat next to Haylie with his arm around her shoulder.
"Congratulations girls," said Nick.
"Thanks," replied Haylie. "I can't believe I've finally graduated." Haylie looked out the window and as she did it started to snow. "Look its snowing."
Everyone turned around and looked out the restaurant window and saw the snow falling.
"This is so perfect I love when it snows," said Carrie as she looked at AJ.
"Yeah it is," AJ said as he looked at Carrie.
Soon everyone had eaten and they were off to go back to campus and get their cars so they could go home. The girls drove back together just like they had done coming there and the guys drove together too.
"Oh my gosh Haylie we kissed," Carrie blurted out as she looked to her left.
"Oh my gosh you did," said Haylie. "Wow."
"Yeah I know," said Carrie. "We're going out too."
"Wow," said Haylie shocked. "I can't believe that your going out and Me and Nick aren't even official."
"I know," said Carrie. "I was shocked when we kissed." They continued to talk as they drove to their homes.
In the other car with the guys a similar conversation was going on.
"Dude today was amazing," said AJ.
"Yeah I know," said Nick.
"We kissed," said AJ as they looked at each other.
"What," said Nick shocked. "Wow. I'm shocked cause you've never done that before."
"I know but it just felt right," responded AJ. "We were hugging and the next thing you know we were kissing."
"Wow when did that happen?" asked Nick.
"When they first came up to us at graduation," answered AJ.
"Wow," said Nick. "That's why I missed it cause I was with Haylie then."
"Yeah and we've decided to go out," AJ replied.
"Well what about the tour?" asked Nick.
"I don't know I never thought of it," answered AJ. They continued to talk as they followed the girls on their way to their apartments. Soon they were there and parked the rented car and got out.
"Hey baby," said AJ as he walked to Carrie. "Lets go in and leave them two alone."
"Ok sounds good to me," replied Carrie. "I'll see you later Haylie."
"Bye," said Haylie as Carrie and AJ ran up the stairs to Carrie's apartment door and Nick walked closer to Haylie. "You know them two are lucky to have found love like that."
"Yeah I know," said Nick. "I hope they stay like that their cute together."
"Yeah I know I wish I had something like that," Haylie said not realizing what she had just said.
"You do," said Nick as he turns to Haylie and kisses her. They stayed locked in that kiss for what seemed like forever. They soon broke apart and went upstairs to Haylie's place.
The next day Haylie was in the entertainment room leaning against Nick on the couch. They were watching Haylie's favorite movie 'Father Of The Bride Part 1' it was on TV that afternoon.
Once the movie was over and the second one was about to start Nick looked at Haylie and said, "I don't wanna go back on tour."
"Why?" asked Haylie.
"Because I'm afraid I'll miss you too much," answered Nick.
Haylie looked into his eyes and brought him in for a kiss. They sat there for a few just in each others gaze. "I'll miss you too but I gotta get a job soon as a journalist," replied Haylie.
"Come be my personal journalist and you can work with me and the guys I don't know what you can do but I'll get you a job with us," said Nick.
"I'd love too, but I don't wanna leave Carrie," replied Haylie.
"Bring her along," said Nick. "I just don't want to go on tour without you. I don't know what it is but when I'm with you I'm a different person. I know we've only known each other for a short time but its like this movie we just saw when Annie knew she was in love with Brian even though they only knew each other a short time."
"I don't know what she'll say," said Haylie. "But I know I'm a happier person with you." Haylie paused. "I'll be right back I'm gonna go over to Carrie's." Haylie got up from the couch and left Nick there waiting for her to come back.
Haylie ran across the hall and knocked on the door. Carrie opened the door still in her pjs. "Hey Haylie," said Carrie.
"Hey can we talk alone?" asked Haylie.
"Yeah sure," answered Carrie as she closed the door to her apartment and they stood out in the hall. "Ok what’s up?"
"Nick asked me to go on tour with him and to work for him and the guys," said Haylie.
"Wow he did," Carrie said very shocked.
"Yeah and I don't know what to say," Haylie replied. "He invited me to bring you along too."
"He did wow," said Carrie. "Lets just try it out we have nothing other to do."
"Yeah true," said Haylie. "Ok that's it we're going on tour."
"Ok I guess we'll have to get ready soon," said Carrie. "Go back and tell Nick your going." Haylie then turned around as Carrie opened her door and pushed her in and turned around and walked back to her place.
Haylie walked down the stairs to Nick and sat down on the couch and faced Nick. "I've decided to take you up on your offer," said Haylie.
"You have," said Nick shocked. "I promise you won't regret it. You'll love it." They soon sat there and watched 'Father Of The Bride Part 2' and soon Haylie fell asleep on Nick's shoulder.
Over at Carrie's Carrie had just walked back into the apartment and walked downstairs and jumped onto the couch next to AJ and put her head on AJ's shoulder.
"Who was that?" asked AJ.
"Oh just Haylie wanting to talk to me about something Nick asked her," answered Carrie.
"Oh and what was that?" asked AJ again.
"Just saying that he wants her to go on tour with him and that she could bring me along if she wanted," answered Carrie.
"Oh and is she going?" AJ asked yet another question.
"She said she was gonna go," answered Carrie. "She said I was gonna go with her too."
"Oh great now we can be together more," said AJ.
"When do you go back on tour?" asked Carrie.
"January 6th," answered AJ.
"Great I can't wait," said Carrie.
Soon time flew by and Christmas and New Years came and went. They couldn't believe that the tour would start in less then a week. They decided to head to Florida to meet up with the guys the first day of the new year.
Chapter 5 -- Life on Tour by True_Beauty
They arrive at Johnny Wright’s compound about 30 minutes after they got out of the airport. Both girls had called their parents and told them that they got in fine. They got out of the SUV and met Johnny and got a tour of the compound later that night they would meet the rest of the group as the rest were coming in around 7 that night.
It was still early in the day so they decided to take the jet skis out and go have some fun on the lake. They all got into their swimsuits and put on their life jackets and hopped onto the jet skis. Nick and Haylie were on one and AJ and Carrie were on the other since they only had two out today and gassed up. They were having a blast. The girls had never done this before so they were having the most fun and time flew by so quickly. Before they knew it the others were outside on the dock watching them and waiting for them to come in.
While still on the lake playing around Haylie looked over and saw people standing on the dock she quickly turned to Nick and said, “Hey Nick I think theirs some people on the dock waiting for us to come in.”
Nick quickly looked over and noticed who it was and headed in. Soon AJ noticed what they were doing and followed. The docked the jet skis and went up to the people who were waiting at the dock.
“Hey man,” said Brian as Nick walked up to him with Haylie right behind him.
“Hey dude,” said Nick. “This is Haylie.”
“Oh you’re the famous Haylie we’ve heard so much about you,” said Howie. “And coming up behind you must be the famous Carrie AJ just can’t stop talking about.” AJ blushed as he said that.
“Hi,” said Carrie. “And yes I’m Carrie.”
“Well its nice meeting you both finally,” said Kevin. “Welcome to Florida.”
“Thanks,” said Haylie. They soon all walked into the house and went to go get dinner. They decided to grill that night and so they needed to go shopping. The girls all decided to go to the store to get the food while the guys stayed behind and got the grill started. It was Leighanne, Kristin, Carrie, and Haylie that all were going to the store.
On the way to the store the girls started talking about where Carrie and Haylie came from.
“So Nick tells us your from Checotah, Oklahoma,” said Leighanne.
“Yep,” said Haylie. “It’s a really, really small town nothing ever happens there. The best thing to happen there was Carrie Underwood winning American Idol.”
“Yeah I remember her winning,” said Kristin.
They continued to talk as they got to the store and got the food and got to the check out counter. Once there Haylie and Carrie each grabbed a magazine and started to flip through them. They were laughing and making fun of different celebrities that they didn’t even know who they were.
“Hey look at this outfit she’s wearing,” said Haylie.
“Who in the world is that?” asked Carrie as she laughed.
“I don’t know let me see,” answered Haylie as she looked down at the ladies name. “Meryl Streep.”
“Wow that dress is ugly,” said Carrie. “Where’d she wear that too?”
“To the Oscars it says,” answered Haylie. Leighanne and Kristin started laughing as they put the last of the food on the check-out counter. They soon paid and Haylie and Carrie didn’t want to leave behind all the magazine that they were having fun looking at so they decided to buy them all. Five magazines in total, People, InTouch Weekly, US, Star, and Okay! They hadn’t look through them all yet but by the time they got to the house they would have at least two of them looked through.
They got the food into the trunk and were on their way back to the house. Kristin had borrowed a magazine to look through on the ride home so her and Carrie and Haylie were looking through three of the five, People, US, and Star. They were laughing and joking around and making fun of all the different outfits and stupid things the magazine said. They soon go home and the guys made the steak while the girls made everything else. It was fun and the girls were glad they agreed to come on tour with AJ and Nick.
Soon it was time for the tour to start and each guy was getting their own bus. AJ would share his with Carrie and Nick would share his with Haylie. Leighanne and Baylee came along with Brian and Kevin had his wife Kristin. The girls started to love hanging out with them they were so much fun. The first stop back on the tour would be Canada so they would take the buses up there. Carrie and Haylie were kinda getting used to the road life and having fun. They couldn’t wait for the first concert on this tour for them.
A couple days passed and they finally made it to Canada where their first show was and they were gonna have a blast.
The day of the concert they had a sound check. Carrie and Haylie had a blast there. They couldn’t believe how many fans they had. They watched from the side with Leighanne and Kristin. Baylee stole the show of course and everyone loved him. He even tried to sing with Brian and steal his microphone. It was so funny and the girls couldn’t stop laughing. They just loved their sense of humor.
Soon the sound check was over and they were off for an early dinner. After that they went back for the concert. The girls all watched with Baylee at the side of the stage. Carrie and Haylie love the show and as soon as it was over they went straight outside with the guys so they could get on the buses to head to the next city. There were fans already outside waiting for them to come out. As they walked out the back Nick had his arm around Haylie and was talking to her about the next city they were off to. Just then all the fans started screaming and Nick took his arm down and walked over to the crowd of girls with all the others and started signing autographs and taking pictures. Leighanne and Kristin were called over too because everyone loved them. But Carrie and Haylie just stood there together and watched them. They soon finished and Nick walked back over to Haylie and put his arm back around her and headed to the bus. AJ put his hand around Carrie’s waist and they walked on to his bus with all the fans looking on just wondering who the girls were.
While on the bus Haylie was on her laptop surfing the internet when Nick walked in behind her and leaned in and kissed her on the cheek as he sat next to her. Haylie turned to him and said, “Hey I heard you guys have a fan club what’s it like?”
“Oh its nothing really but if you wanna check it out I can sign you in under me but don’t say anything or I can start you one.” said Nick.
“No I’ll just go in under you right now,” said Haylie. “I wanna know what people are saying about you and the others. I read these magazines and they were so funny I just wanted to see what fans would say.”
“Ok,” Nick said as he got up and went to the website and put in his name and info. “There you are have fun.”
“I will,” said Haylie as she clicked on message board. “This is so fun.”
They laughed as she clicked on new post. She surfed the site for a few then found a thread titled ‘Canada show January 6th’ so she clicked on the thread and it opened with a question of who all was going to that show. Soon she was at the second to last page when she read a post that said ‘Who are the girls in these pictures’ and it had two pictures one of AJ and Carrie walking to AJ’s bus and the other of Nick and Haylie walking to their tour bus. Haylie stopped and covered her mouth. As she did Nick looked over at her and asked, “what’s wrong?”
“They have a picture of me and Carrie up here,” answered Haylie as Nick got up and stood next to her looking at the screen.
“Wow they do,” Nick said.
“I wonder what people said lefts go down,” said Haylie. Haylie scrolled down to see what some had commented. “Here’s one. ‘They look like their girl friends. At least their pretty.’ Ok that one is weird. Lets find another one. Here we go, ‘Probably some girl they just picked and well probably be gone soon.’ Wow can we say harsh.”
“Yeah I know,” said Nick. “Things are different this time. Your not like any other girl I’ve dated. Your not stuck up or just wanting me for my fame. That’s what I love about you.”
“Aww thanks,” said Haylie as she smile and kissed him.
Months went by and the tour went on now they were over seas doing the Australian tour. The fans still didn’t know who Carrie and Haylie were but they were kinda catching on little by little. All they knew is that when AJ or Nick would call them it would always be babe or honey not Carrie or Haylie. Soon the tour was over and they were headed back home. They were all going different places. AJ and Howie were going to Orlando to see their mom’s and family while Brian was going to Georgia and Kevin was going to Kentucky and Nick was off to Tampa. The two girls soon separated and went their own ways until they met up in California in two weeks. AJ showed Carrie around Orlando and brought her to meet his mom who loved her right away. Carrie even got to go to Disney for the first time in her life while in Florida. Haylie did too just on a different day cause she was so busy over in Tampa meeting al Nick’s old buddies. About two days before Nick and Haylie were due to fly out west to California they decided to go out and spend a great evening just getting dinner then going to the pier for a walk and then home to watch a movie. Nick had outdone himself this time for sure. He had a private room seat aside for them at the ‘Spaghetti Warehouse’ in Ybor City. Nick was nervous through out the whole dinner but having fun with Haylie. She looked so beautiful in the short black dress she wore. Soon dinner was over and dessert was coming. Nick had something big planned out once they got the room to themselves after dessert was dropped off.
The waiter came and went and Nick looked at Haylie and got up from his chair. Haylie then said, “where are you going?”
“No where,” Nick replied. “But I do have something to ask you.”
“Ok,” said Haylie not knowing anything as she took a sip of her Dr. Pepper.
Nick got down on one knee and grabbed Haylie’s hand and said, “Haylie being with you makes me a different person. I’ve loved you from the first time we met. Those eyes said so much to me before Brian pulled me away. I’m so glad you can back that night. I love you with all that I am and if I ever lost you I don’t know what I’d do. That’s why baby I’m gonna ask you here and now.” Nick paused then went on, “will you marry me?”
Haylie just sat there as Nick opened a ring box with the most beautiful ring ever in it. She couldn’t say a word all she did was nod her head. The next thing she knew she jumped into Nick’s arms and kissed him passionately. Once they broke from the kiss Haylie kept repeating the word ‘yes’ as Nick slide the ring on her finger. They kissed and just stood there holding each other until the waiter came back with the check. Once they paid they were out of there and off to Nick’s place to watch a movie. That night Haylie fell asleep on the couch watching the movie and Nick picked her up and placed her in the guest bedroom and went to his room. The next day they were gonna call the guys and all their family and tell them. Haylie wanted to tell her parents in person so after they got up they were gonna leave early for California and stop in Oklahoma to see her family and tell them the great news.
Chapter 6 -- Telling People About Us by True_Beauty
The next morning Haylie got up to the smell of maple bacon and coffee. Haylie walked into the kitchen and walked up to Nick and kissed him. "Morning," said Haylie.
"Morning," said Nick. "You hungry?"
"Yeah it smells good," answered Haylie. "So when are we off to Oklahoma today?"
"As soon as I call the airlines," answered Nick.
"Ok,' said Haylie. They soon ate breakfast and Nick washed the dishes as Haylie went and packed up her clothes. As soon as Nick was done he went and grabbed his cell phone and called the airlines and got packed. Soon they were off to Oklahoma to go tell Haylie's family the great news. While at the airport Haylie called Carrie and AJ and her sister Sara while Nick called Howie, Kevin, and Brian.
"Hello," said Carrie as she answered her cell phone.
"Hey," said Haylie.
"Hey you how are you?" asked Carrie.
"Great just called to tell you something," answered Haylie.
"Oh yeah what's that?" asked Carrie.
"Ok are you sitting down?" asked Haylie.
"Yeah," answered Carrie.
"Ok great," said Haylie. "I'm getting married!"
"Oh my gosh you are," yelled Carrie. "To who?" Carrie said as she laughed.
"Oh to no one just," Haylie paused. "AJ." They started playing around.
"Oh really," said Carrie. "Well I'll have to talk to him about that one."
"Ok you do that," said Haylie as they laughed.
"Congratulations," said Carrie when they stopped laughing finally.
"Thanks," said Haylie. "I was so shocked when it happened. I thought he was going to the restroom but he said he wasn't when I asked him so I thought he was just pulling up his pants, but then all of a sudden he dropped down to his knee and asked me to marry him."
"Aww that’s so sweet," said Carrie.
"Well I gotta get going I gotta call Sara and tell her and then we're heading off back home to tell my parents so if they call don't tell them anything," said Haylie. "Don't even tell them I'm coming home. Oh and when you tell AJ tell him not to tell Johnny cause Nick wants to do that later."
"Ok I promise I won't," said Carrie. "Congratulations again. Love ya bye."
"Bye," said Haylie as they both hung up the phone.
Both Haylie and Nick called all they wanted to and made sure they didn't tell Haylie's parents or Johnny.
They soon got onto the plane heading to Oklahoma. Once there they rented a car and drove to Checotah. As soon as they got there they went straight to Haylie's parents place.
They got out of the car as soon as they pulled up and Nick grabbed Haylie's hand as they walked to the door. Haylie rang the doorbell as her mom walked to the door.
The door opened and Haylie said, "Hey mom."
"Haylie," said Haylie's mom Annie. "What are you doing here?"
"I came to visit and I brought Nick with me," replied Haylie as she hugged her mom and walked in the house. "Where's daddy?"
"He's out back let me go get him," said Annie.
"No let me," said Haylie. "You and Nick can just stay here and I'll be right back with him." Haylie then walked to the backyard to get her dad.
"Hey daddy," said Haylie.
"Baby," said her dad Jim as he turned around to her voice and walked over to hug her. "What are you doing here?"
"I came to visit," said Haylie. "You gotta come inside I brought Nick." She pulled her dad into the house and into the living room where Nick and Annie were sitting and talking.
"Hey I got him," said Haylie.
"Yeah I guess you did," said Annie. "So how long are you both here for?"
"Until tomorrow then we head off to California for some more work," answered Haylie.
"Oh ok," said Annie. "But tonight you must stay and have dinner with us since your home."
"Ok that sounds great," said Haylie as she looked at her parents then at Nick who was being so quite. "Mom, daddy we've have something to tell you."
"Ok what's that hunny?" asked Jim.
Haylie looked at Nick as he looked at her, then Haylie looked at her parents. "We're gonna have," Haylie paused as she looked back at Nick.
"Don't tell me your gonna have a baby," said Jim.
"No daddy I wouldn't break my promise to my mom," said Haylie shocked at what her dad had just said. "I was gonna say we're gonna have a wedding to plan cause I'm engaged." Haylie stuck her hand out towards her parents and showed them the ring.
"Oh my gosh look Jim our baby girl is getting married," said Annie shocked.
"Yeah mom I am," said Haylie. "I just had to come here and tell you in person. We booked the first flight we could here after we woke up this morning and had breakfast."
"Aww baby thanks for coming home to tell us," said Annie. "Does Carrie know?"
"Yeah I called her on the way to the airport and Sara too cause I had to tell them," answered Haylie.
"Where is she?" asked Annie.
"She’s in Orlando or California I didn’t ask her exactly but she’s gonna be in California by the end of the week with AJ," answered Haylie.
"Nick come with me I wanna show you something out back," said Jim as he got up from his seat. Nick soon got up from his seat and followed his future father-in-law. They went out to the backyard and talked while Haylie and Annie sat in the living room talking.
"Now you know she’s m baby girl?" ask Jim to Nick.
"Yes sir," said Nick.
"Call me Jim I’ll be your father-in-law soon you know it," said Jim. "Your marrying my baby girl in there. I love her with all I am and if you do anything to hurt her I’ll personally come after you and make you pay. Now that we got that straight welcome to the family boy." Jim grabbed Nick and hugged him. Nick knew he had nothing to worry about cause he knew he would never do anything like he did before.
"Thanks Jim," said Nick. "Its great to finally be apart of such a loving and caring family like this one since I didn’t grow up in such a home like Haylie."
"Well that’s just great to have you in this family then," said Jim. "Now lets get back in and get some food cause I’m hungry. How about you?"
"Yes I am," said Nick as they walked in and met up with Haylie and Annie.
Soon dinner was over and Nick and Haylie were on their way to Haylie’s place. Once there they went down to the entertainment room and sat there with the TV on and talking about the wedding.
"I don’t want anything too small, but not too big either," said Haylie. "You know what I mean?"
"Yeah you mean like your friends and family and my friends and family," said Nick. "Only the really close ones."
"Yeah that’s what I was meaning," said Haylie. "I knew you knew what I meant and that’s one of the reasons I said yes to marrying you." Nick leaned in and kissed her and then they turned their attention back onto the wedding.
"Ok I want something special like a wedding here in Checotah," said Haylie. "What do you think?"
"Sounds great and like no one will find us," said Nick.
"Yeah I know but we gotta tell the media that we’re getting married at least," said Haylie.
"Yeah your right but you come up with the statement since your good at writing and all," said Nick.
"Ok I will," responded Haylie. "Now onto the honeymoon where are we gonna go?"
"I don’t care its up you cause I want it to be perfect for you," said Nick.
"Ok I was thinking of maybe an island," said Haylie.
"Like where?" asked Nick.
"Like maybe we could borrow someone’s private island cause I just wanna get away with my man," said Haylie. "I just want it to be beautiful and just you and me there." Haylie leaned over and kissed Nick passionately as Haylie leaned Nick down to lay on the couch. Haylie soon placed her head on Nick’s chest and just laid there listening to his heart race as she thought of what her wedding was going to be like. She soon drifted off and Nick soon picked her up and took her to her room and dropped her off and went back to his room. He soon was out for the night. The next few weeks would go by so quickly for them both without them knowing it.
Chapter 7 -- The Biggest Day of Our Lives by True_Beauty
Haylie had never been this nervous about anything in her whole life until now. Haylie and Nick were going to be on the cover of People magazine talking about their relationship and why they kept it so quite until now. They also talked about how they met and everything else.
Haylie was going shopping with Carrie and Leighanne in LA on the day it was coming out. The girls were going wedding dress shopping. Haylie loved going shopping for the perfect wedding dress. Haylie had always heard Vera Wang was the best wedding dress designer ever. So that was the girls first and only stop. Vera Wang had the perfect dress for Haylie. It stood up all by itself and was so beautiful. It reminded Carrie and Haylie of Jessica Simpson’s wedding dress when she married Nick Lachey. The bridesmaid and maid of honor’s dresses were red floor length form fitting gowns.
They soon finished picking out a wedding dress when they walked out the store and walked down the street to grab lunch at an outdoor type sandwich shop. While there the press wouldn’t leave them alone since Haylie was there and all. Haylie hated this much attention and she was starting to kinda freak out but Haylie didn’t want to show the press she was freaking out. Soon the girls left and went shopping at a baby store for clothes for Baylee and when they came out people were yelling questions asking if it was her who was having a baby or something. They were all holding a bag from the store because Leighanne had bought so many cute outfits for Baylee. The girls just ignored the press and walked on.
Months later it was now almost time for the wedding which would take place on April 22nd in Checotah, Oklahoma at a friends place there. Nick had all his friends and family coming and Haylie had all hers. They were both excited to finally be married in just a matter of weeks. They were set to fly home on the 2nd to make sure all the last minute things were perfect. They even got a singer for the wedding. One of Nick’s friends from back in the day Christina Aguilera planned to sing there for them. Haylie thought she was the nicest girl ever that she had met in Hollywood. Also Haylie loved Michael Buble so they got him to agree to come. And also coming was her two friends she met in New York that she talked to on the phone a lot and on the internet, Haylie and Hilary Duff. Haylie was so excited they were coming because they were the ones who took them out to eat which made them get back just in time to run into Nick while going to get a drink. They also had a bunch of other big named celebrities coming to their wedding but that wasn’t what they cared about. What they really cared about was getting married finally and being together forever.
April 2nd came and Nick and Haylie flew up to Checotah just liked they planned and stayed at Haylie’s place. The next day they were there they went down to the bakery to get someone to make them a wedding cake. Haylie wanted a marble wedding cake with vanilla icing. They picked out the most perfect wedding cake. Haylie had her dress flown in and kept it at her parents house so Nick couldn’t find it. They also kept the bridesmaids and maid of honor’s dresses along with all the tuxes and flower girl and ring barer outfits.
Soon all the people started coming to town and they had no place to stay so we had to split some people up with others. Like some stayed at Haylie’s and then at Carrie’s and at Haylie’s parents and Carrie’s parents places since they were so big and at some local friends places. Those who were lucky got the only rooms available in Checotah for that time of year.
It was now April 18th and the night of the rehearsal dinner. They were going to go and practice the ceremony at the lake on Haylie’s friend’s farm. They were suppose to be there by 3 so they could have enough light to practice more then once. Once there we had to get everyone quitted down so we could get it over with by 6 so we could go eat. The rehearsal went great and everyone did like they were told. Soon it was all over and they all went to eat.
The next few days went by so quickly and the next thing everyone knew it was the 20th and the girls and guys both had party’s planned for each Nick and Haylie. Haylie and the girls had a girls night that was gonna be so much fun. They were going to the local club and gonna have some fun on the last night that Haylie would have free before getting married. The guys took Nick to another club where they had fun on Nick’s last night as a free man. They all had a blast and came home wild and crazy. The next night on the 21st Nick stayed with the guys at Haylie’s because it was a tradition that they not see each other before the wedding and Haylie stayed at her parent’s. Nick had the tuxes brought over so they would have them for the next day. The bridesmaids and maid of honor stayed with Haylie and they had a movie night. They watched both ‘Father of the Brides’ and both ‘Legally Blondes’ and then either talked or fell asleep one by one. The groomsmen and best man where over with Nick watching movies like ‘The Longest Yard’ and ‘Dumb and Dumber’. They were having a blast watching all these comedies and soon one by one they fell asleep.
The next morning the guys woke up and just messed around because they didn’t have to start getting ready until 3 that afternoon since they had to be at the lake at 5:30 p.m. The girls on the other hand woke up and ate breakfast then started getting ready. The first thing they did was head down to the beauty shop to get their hair done. They looked so pretty once done. The next thing was their finger nails and toe nails. They were looking so pretty. Around 4 they got into their dresses and got their make up on. Soon it was 5:30 and almost time to walk down the isle. The girls made their way to the lake and got there just at the right time. The bridesmaids came out of the first limo and were greeted by the groomsmen who were gonna walk down the isle with them. Nick watched at the alter. Soon another limo pulled up and it had Sara and Haylie and Jim in it. Sara got out and took Aaron‘s, Nick’s best man, hand. They walked down the isle and once there the music changed and Jim stepped out the limo and as he did Nick took a deep breath and let it out. Then Haylie got out of the limo and everyone stood up. Haylie looked just like a princess from any fairy tale you’ve ever read. She walked down the isle and once there they exchanged vows and then it came the best part the end. Almost everyone was crying tears of joy by this time. The pastor who was an old friend of Haylie’s turned to everyone there and said, "With the power invested in me and the great state of Oklahoma I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride." As he said that Nick kissed Haylie with the most passionate kiss they ever shared. Then the pastor said as they broke from each other, "I now present to you Mr. and Mrs. Nickolas Gene Carter." Everyone went crazy as Nick grabbed Haylie and lifted her off her feet and ran down the isle.
After Nick and Haylie left the farm in their limo everyone else left for the reception. Nick and Haylie sat in the limo making out as the driver drove them to a spot on the farm where they were taking pictures. As soon as the pictures were taken Nick and Haylie were back in the limo making out again. Soon they arrived at the reception and Haylie checked her make-up and then they got out first Nick then helped out Haylie. The walked in as the announcer said, "Please help me welcome the new Mr. and Mrs. Nickolas Gene Carter." Everyone cheered and clapped as they walked in hand-in-hand. They went and sat down at the table and ate dinner. They soon started dancing and then it was time for the first dance as husband and wife. Nick and Haylie were going to dance to Michael Buble's song 'The Way You Look Tonight' as their first dance together as husband and wife. Then when it came time for Haylie and her dad to dance the sound guy put on Tim McGraw's 'My Little Girl' and they danced away. Soon everyone was dancing and Now Christina Aguilera was going up to sing. She sang 'Ain't No Other Man' as Nick and Haylie danced together. Soon it was time to cut the cake. after that they danced more. All the singers at the party got up and sang. Hilary and Haylie Duff got up and sang 'With Love' and then the guys got up and sang a couple songs that they wanted to sing. The reception was soon coming to an end. Haylie grabbed all the single women together and threw the bouquet of flowers in her hands. Then after that Nick sat Haylie down on a chair and took off her garter belt and throw it behind him. Carrie caught Haylie's bouquet and AJ caught the garter belt. It usually says who's gonna be married next so everyone laughed when they saw who got it. Nick and Haylie were soon ready to start their honeymoon so they said goodbye and everyone watched and threw rice at them as they got into the limo and headed for a private island.
Chapter 8 -- Pet Shop by True_Beauty
A week later they were about to leave their private island when Haylie got an idea. "Hey baby why don't we go to Disney since we don't have a set date to be back to California since the guys know your with me," said Haylie.
"Yeah I love that," replied Nick. "Lets head there after we leave here tomorrow."
Soon that day was over and they next day they were off to Disney. They had a blast there and stayed in the honeymoon suite too and stayed there for 4 days. They had fun going to the park and riding all the rides and even bought matching bride and groom hats. They were so cute together and in love.
They soon returned back to California and settled into their new roles as husband and wife. They seemed so in love no matter where they were or who they were with.
"Baby we need to go shopping for food theres nothing to eat," yelled Haylie from the kitchen.
"We can go later how about we going out for lunch and after we go get food," suggested Nick.
"Yeah lets go to the Ivy," replied Haylie as she walked into the office where Nick was on the comptuer.
"That sounds great," Nick responded as he kissed her. "Ready to go?"
"Yeah just let me grab my purse and we can head out," Haylie said as they walked out of the office and went out to lunch.
After lunch they descided to go to Bath & Body Works and get some hand lotion and other stuff and then off to the pet store to look around.
At the pet shop they looked around and as they came to the last window they saw a tiny white girl teacup maltese. Haylie had loved all the animals she saw but this one made her stop and want to take home with her. She loved everything about this puppy. She was only 6 months old and was so happy to see both Nick and Haylie.
"Nick we so gotta get her," Haylie smiled.
"Ok," replied Nick as a store clerk walked up to them.
"May I help you both today?" asked the store clerk.
"Yes I'd like this little girl right here," replied Haylie with the smile still on her face.
"Ok let me get her," responded the store clerk as he went behind the window and took the puppy out. He then walked around the window back to Nick and Haylie and handed them the little puppy. "She gets fed 3 times a day and is very playful. She's not picky about what she eats but I'd stick with one food brand if I were you."
"Ok thanks," replied Haylie as they walked off and got the food and some toys. "We so need to go to Rodeo and get a doggie purse from that dog shop over there. I so want to get a dog cage too so when we go somewhere for a long time or need somewhere to put her we can put her in there."
"Ok lets look at the ones here and get one," spoke Nick.
"You know this dog is gonna be so spoiled just like our kids will be one day," noted Haylie.
Just the words 'our kids' made Nick stop and thank about how he always though he wouldn't get married or have any kids but now he was married. He knew she wanted kids but never really thought about it until she said that and it made him rethink what he originally said.
They soon paid for everything and left for home.
While in the car Nick turned to Haylie, "What's her name?"
"She looks like a Maddie," answered Haylie as she looked at Nick.
"So Maddie it is," replied Nick as they pulled into their driveway and got out.
"You know we forgot to go to the store," remember Nick as they walked in the house.
"Oh my gosh we did," replied Haylie. "Opps." They both laughed.
"I guess we can go later," Nick added as they walked into the living room with Maddie.
"Thanks for the puppy baby," thanked Haylie. "I love you."
"Love you too," Nick said as he kissed her.
They sat down on the couch and watched Home Improvement on tv and cuddled close together.
Chapter 9 -- Could It Be? by True_Beauty
"Baby you ok you don't look so good?" asked Nick as he walked into the kitchen to make some lunch.
"Yeah I'm fine just a little tired that's all," Haylie answered. "Maybe I should just go take a nap."
"Yeah why don't you just go take a nap and we can go out another time to the park," said Nick.
"You sure cause we can still go if you want I don't really need the nap right now," replied Haylie.
"No baby you need your rest just go get some sleep and we can go out for some food later," insisted Nick.
"Alright," Haylie said as she gave in and walked up towards their room. She laid on the bed and soon feel fast asleep.
When she woke up 4 hours later she was really hungry and wanted dinner.
"Babe," yellied Haylie from the bed.
"Yeah," Nick yelled back.
"You hungry?" asked Haylie.
"If you are we can go grab a bite to eat," answered Nick as he walked into the bedroom and sat on the bed. "You sure your ok cause you look like you don't feel good."
"I'm fine I feel better now having that long nap but I don't know if I'll be able to sleep anytime soon," answered Haylie.
"Ok well if you don't feel good at anytime just tell me and I'll get anything you need," replied Nick.
"Thanks babe I knew I could always count on you," said Haylie.
"Hey that's what husbands are suppose to do," noted Nick as he kissed Haylie.
A few days went by and Haylie started to get more tired and started to ache everytime she went to go run or bend over. Nick had to fly out to Orlando for a few days for a business meeting so he left Haylie at home to rest up and get better. It was just her and Maddie there until he returned and she had started to throw up at random moment during the morning and at night. She had no clue what she could be coming down with.
One of the days she was home alone she decided to call up Carrie who she hadn't seen since after she had gotten Maddie. AJ had gone with Nick to Orlando and left Carrie to help keep an ear out just incase Haylie need her. They decided that they were gonna go out to lunch at Mr. Chows that day and then some shopping afterwards.
Once they met up and got seated at Mr. Chows they started asking how each other was and what was going on in their lives.
"Oh my gosh something smells really bad," interuppeted Haylie.
"I don't really smell anything bad," noted Carrie. "You sure your ok?"
"Yeah just I've been getting a little worse," answered Haylie.
"What do you think you have?" asked Carrie.
"I don't know maybe the flu but then again it doesn't really seem like the flu," replied Haylie.
"Could you be you know?" asked Carrie.
"Could I be what?" Haylie questionally looked at Carrie. "You mean pregnant?"
"Yeah I mean you have a lot of the signs," replied Carrie. "Have you been you know late?"
"I don't know I haven't really been keeping track," thought Haylie.
"How could you not know?" shockingly asked Carrie.
"I just never kept up really or wrote it down," replied Haylie. "Maybe I could be you know pregnant."
"Well how about we go and check after lunch to see if you are," Carrie suggested.
Just then "The Way You Look Tonight" started playing and Haylie looked down at her purse and grabbed her cell phone. She knew who it was just by the song. It was Nick. What was she gonna say to him. Oh hi baby we might be pregnant. She couldn't just say that over the phone she just had to remain calm and talk to him like nothing is wrong.
"Hey baby," answered Haylie..
"Hey," responded Nick. "You feeling better?"
"Yeah somewhat I'm just having lunch with Carrie right now," replied Haylie.
"Oh ok well I just called to see how you were doing and to tell you I miss you," Nick noted.
"I miss you too," Haylie added. "I can't wait for you to be home. I love you."
"Love you too," replied Nick. "Have fun with Carrie. Bye."
"I will bye," Haylie said as she hung up. "Oh my gosh what am I gonna do about Nick? I can't keep this from him he's gonna know if I am pregnant."
"So if you are you tell him," replied Carrie. "Lets just finish our lunch and then we can head over to Wal-Mart or Walgreens and pick up some tests ok."
"Ok," agreed Haylie.
All through out the rest of the time they were at Mr. Chows all Haylie could think of is what if she was pregnant. She was so scared at how she wasn't really ready and perpared for a child but if she was pregnant she could learn. How would Nick react kept coming up in her mind too. She just couldn't have him run out on her or leave her if she was in deed pregnant.
After lunch they had gone to Wal-Mart and bought a bunch of different test just to make sure they were all right and none of them were wrong.
"Hey can we go to your place?" asked Haylie. "I just don't want Nick to have wanted to suprise me with coming home early since I knew his meeting was the other day and he said he was gonna go see some of the family but you never know."
"Sure," answered Carrie. "I don't think they'll be home though today."
"You never know Nick he can suprise anyone," Haylie noted as they drove on.
Soon they were at AJ and Carrie's place. They got out and took the test into the first bathroom they could find on the bottom floor of the house.
"Ok lets open these test all up and then find out what we have to do and then I'dd do my thing," said Haylie nerviously.
Then next thing they both knew they were waiting for the time to pass so they could see what the test said. They were both sitting on the edge of the tube watching the clock. It seemed like time went by so slowly and like they were the longest 5 minutes in their lives. Soon it was up and they grabbed the first test.
"I can't look," Haylie said as she closed her eyes.
"You have to look," replied Carrie. "You wanna know right?"
"Yeah but I don't know if I can look at it or not," Haylie said again.
"Well come on be brave we'll both look at it at the same time ok?" suggested Carrie.
"Ok," Haylie spoke.
"On the count of 3 we both look at it ok," said Carrie.
"Ok," replied Haylie.
"1," counted Carrie, "2, 3."
They both looked at the test just as they saw the door open to the bathroom and staired in shock at who was at the door.
Carrie then put her hand with the test in it behind her back to try and hide the test from the person at the door.
End Notes:
Who was the person at the door? What did the test say?
Chapter 10 -- She's What? by True_Beauty
"What was that?" asked the man standing at the door.
"Its not what you think," replied Carrie as she stood up.
"Really then what was it?" asked Nick wanting to know what was going on. He had just walked in to use the bathroom and saw his wife and her best friend on the edge of the tub holding something.
Just then AJ heard Nick's voice and Carrie's talking so he walked towards the bathroom and stepped in, "What's going on?"
"That's what I'd like to know," replied Nick. "I just walked in and Haylie and Carrie were sitting on the edge of the tub holding a, a, a." He couldn't bring himself to say it.
"A what?" asked AJ wondering what Nick had seen.
Carrie looked to Haylie who looked back at her with a nervous look. Haylie stood up behind Carrie and looked down into Carrie's hands which were still behind her back. She closed her eyes and lowered her head. Slowly she opened her eyes and looked at Carrie's hands and read the test. She quickly shut her eyes and looked back up and opened her eyes and looked at Nick.
"I'm," Haylie paused before she could go on.
"Your what?" asked AJ.
Haylie took a deep breath before she continued, "I'm pregnant."
"What!?" Nick shockingly yelled.
"I mean I think I am and the tests say so," nervously responded Haylie.
"How? When?" questioned Nick with a million things going through his mind at once.
"I think you know how but I don't know when how am I suppose to keep track," Haylie yelled.
"I think its time for us to leave," Carrie said as she grabbed AJ and walked out the room. "We'll be in the other room if you need us."
They walked out leaving Nick and Haylie there to talk.
"How could this happen its not suppose to," started Nick. "We're suppose to be newlyweds not soon-to-be-parents. Are we even ready for this?"
"I don't know," answered Haylie. "I never expected this too Nick but its happened and we just can't make it go away. I'm not gonna do that. I'm not the type of person who just makes it go away. I believe in letting a baby have its chance."
"I never said we were gonna make it just go away Haylie," stated Nick as he wrapped his arms around her. "I would never make you do anything like that. I know when I married you that you wanted kids on day so here's your chance, but a little earlier then planned."
Haylie laid her head on Nick's shoulder and started to cry. She never really thought about having a family at this time but knew she wanted them before she got too much older.
"Its ok we're gonna get through this just like any couple," Nick reassured her. "I love you and know you'll be the best mom possible."
"You think?" asked Haylie looking into Nick's eyes as she wipped away a tear.
"Yeah I do," replied Nick.
"I love you," Haylie said as she leaned in and kissed Nick. "And you'll make an awesome dad."
"You think?" asked Nick.
"Yeah you will," Haylie answered as they kissed again. "I can't believe this."
"Me either," replied Nick. "How long have you know that you might be pregnant for?"
"I just started wondering today when Carrie started asking me all these questions," responded Haylie. "Its weird cause I never really thought of it at all until she started asking me all the questions and the questions started adding up." Haylie paused as she looked into Nick's eyes. "Why are you back so soon?"
"I missed you," answered Nick as he kissed Haylie.
"I missed you too," replied Haylie. "But why did you come here?"
"I had to drop AJ off since we road to the airport together and I need to use the bathroom so I thought I'd just come in with him," responded Nick.
"Oh well I think we better get home and let AJ and Carrie have some time alone I bet they wanna be alone," stated Haylie as she walked out the bathroom waiting for Nick who was right behind her.
They walked into the living room to see AJ and Carrie sitting on the couch. Once they walked in the room they both stood up and congratulated the both of them.
"I wouldn't expect for Nick to be the one to become a dad before me," joked AJ.
"I know its weird but We're gonna try and do our best," replied Nick. "Its a shock, but I know Haylie will be the best mom ever."
"And I know Nick will be an amazing father no matter what," stated Haylie as she put her arms around Nick's waist.
"Well we're gonna head home and gets something to eat and we'll talk to you both later," said Nick as they walked towards the door.
"Ok call us if you have anymore good news," responded Carrie as she opened the door and they walked out.
"We will," said Haylie. "Bye."
"Bye," AJ and Carrie said at the same time as they walked back in the house and sat back on the couch together.
Haylie and Nick got in Nick's car and started off towards their home.
"Wow I really can't believe this is still happening," stated Haylie as they drove down the road.
"Are you happy?" asked Nick.
"Yeah totally its just that I can't believe that I'm pregnant and we're gonna have a baby already," answered Haylie.
"I know but we're gonna try our hardest to do the best we can for this baby no matter what," stated Nick.
"Yes we are," Haylie looked at Nick as she said that. "I love you."
"I love you too," replied Nick as he turned into the drive to their place for the first time thinking about how less then 9 months from now they'd both be coming home from the hospital for the first time with their new baby in the backseat. Nick smiled just thinking about it and then turned and looked at Haylie. He leaned over and kissed her.
End Notes:
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Chapter 11 -- The Doctor's Office by True_Beauty
"The doctor will see you now Mrs. Carter," spoke the nurse as she walked into the waiting room.
Nick and Haylie both stood up and walked towards the doctor's office.
"Mrs. Carter please step on the scale for me," asked the nurse as Haylie took off her shoes and handed her purse and jacket to Nick. Once she was done getting weighed and her height was checked the nurse handed her a gown and told her to put it on and that the doctor would be right in to see them. They walked into the doctors office and Haylie quickly changed.
"Nick can you tie the back please?" asked Haylie as she lifted her hair out of the way.
"Sure," answered Nick as he tied her gown.
They had never been this nervous in their whole lives. Haylie sat down on the bed in the room while Nick sat in the chair next to it.
"Morning," smiled the doctor as she walked in and sat down on the stool next to Haylie. "I'm Dr. Stevens."
"Hi I'm Haylie Carter and this is my husband Nick," introduced Haylie.
"Nice to meet you both," replied Dr. Stevens. "Now from what your file says you took a home pregnancy test and want to know when your due right?"
"Yes," answered Haylie as she grabbed Nick's hand.
"Ok that's great," responded Dr. Stevens. "Ok let me just get everything I need and we can start."
Dr. Stevens soon did the blood work that needed to be done and then started to sonogram.
"You hear that sound?" asked Dr. Stevens.
"Yeah," answered Nick.
"That's the baby's heartbeat," responded Dr. Stevens. "And this is what your little baby looks like." She pointed to the screen.
"Oh my gosh Nick look its our baby," whispered Haylie on the verge of tears.
"I know," Nick said as he kissed Haylie's cheek.
"Ok so it looks like your about 10 weeks along so that means you'll be due around late January," stated Dr. Stevens. "Your due date looks to be the 27th."
"Oh my gosh the day before your birthday," smiled Haylie.
"Well congrats then," said Dr. Stevens.
They finished up the doctors appointment and made an appointment for next month then headed out to home.
"Let's go tell our parents in person babe," suggested Haylie as they got into the car.
"We can go see yours but I don't know about mine but it might be fun," replied Nick as they headed out to their home.
"I've only met your family a couple times and I'm gonna be having their first grandchild I think they'll be happy and wanna hear it in person," said Haylie.
"Ok maybe we can fly out there after we go to Checotah," replied Nick.
"Thanks baby," Haylie smiled and then leaned over and kissed Nick on the cheek.
The next morning Haylie woke up to the smell of food cooking in the kitchen. Haylie got out of bed and walked into the kitchen to see Nick at the stove cooking eggs with bacon in the microwave and coffee ready with toast in the toaster. Haylie walked over behind Nick and wrapped her arms around his waist.
"Morning baby," said Haylie as Nick turned around to kiss her.
"How are you this morning?" asked Nick.
"Great," answered Haylie. "It smells good in here. I’m starving."
"Great there’s a lot of food here," replied Nick.
They soon ate breakfast and then walked out back to the hammock there. Haylie and Nick got onto the hammock and talked.
"So baby when are you gonna tell the guys?" asked Haylie.
"Umm I don’t know when do you wanna tell them?" said Nick.
"Lets wait until after I till my parents at least," answered Haylie.
"Ok we’ll do that then," said Nick.
"So when do you wanna fly back to Oklahoma?" asked Haylie.
"How about sometime this week since the guys and I are just getting the last minute things done," said Nick. "They can let me go home with you for a few days."
"You sure?" asked Haylie.
"Yes I am," answered Nick. "Trust me baby we’ll be leaving for Oklahoma before you know it."
Within two days Nick told the guys that him and Haylie were going home to visit for a few days and would be back soon. They didn’t say anything about it just figured Haylie wanted to see her parents. Haylie and Nick were to arrive in Oklahoma at 5 that night and would drive straight to Haylie’s parents house.
About 7 that night they were in Haylie’s parents driveway getting out of the car and heading for the door. Haylie knocked on the door as her mom answered.
"Haylie," yelled Annie. "What are you doing here again?"
"We wanted to come by," said Haylie.
"Well come on in and I’ll get your father in the living room," said Annie as they walked in and shut the door.
As they walked into the living room Jim got up and said, "Haylie. Nick. What in the world are you doing here?"
"We just wanted to come by like I told mom," said Haylie.
"Well come on and sit down tell us all about the honeymoon," said Annie.
"Well we went to a private island in the Caribbean’s and it was gorgeous," said Haylie. "And after we were about to leave there I wanted to go to Disney so for about a week we were there and then came home."
"Aww that sounds so fun," said Annie.
"It was," said Nick. "We had a blast at Disney. That was the most fun." Nick looked at Haylie when he said that with a big smile on this face and they both laughed.
"So we actually came to tell you both something," said Haylie.
"Oh really what?" said Annie.
"Mom. Dad," said Haylie as she looked at them then at Nick and grabbed his hands. "We’re gonna have a baby."
"What?" said Jim.
"Yeah daddy," said Haylie.
"Congratulations baby," said Annie.
"Thanks mom," said Haylie as she hugged Annie and looked at Jim. "Daddy come on say something."
"Wow my little girl is having a baby," said Jim. "Congratulations baby."
"Thanks daddy," said Haylie as she got up and hugged Jim. Nick hugged Annie and then gave Jim a hug. They all soon talked and had dinner and around 9:30 that night Haylie and Nick left to go home.
Once there they went to the entertainment room.
"Baby this is gonna be weird here tonight since I’ve never slept with a guy in my room here," said Haylie.
"Its gonna be ok," said Nick. "We’re married now baby. And your having our baby."
"Yeah I know," said Haylie. "Baby do you wanna keep this place here?"
"I like having a place here so we can get away," said Nick.
"Cause we could always buy a house here," said Haylie. "I mean with a baby and all this place well be way too small."
"Yeah I know," said Nick. "How about this since we don’t have to back right away lets go look for a home tomorrow."
"Ok that’s great," said Haylie. "I think one of my old friends from school is a realtor here we can go see them."
"Great can’t wait," said Nick as he got up and pulled Haylie close. "Lets go to bed."
"Sounds great," said Haylie as Nick picked her up and walked fast up the stairs and into the bedroom.
End Notes:
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Chapter 12 -- Searching for a New Home by True_Beauty
The next morning Haylie got up first and grabbed a bowl of cereal and grabbed the newspaper. Nick soon was up himself and grabbed himself a bowl of cereal too. They sat there looking through the paper reading what houses were for sale and all that.
“Baby this one sounds great,” said Haylie. “Listen, Victorian style house on 10 acres. Has five bedrooms two and a half bath and a living room, office, basement and entertainment room.”
“Wow sounds huge just like our place in LA,” said Nick.
“Yeah baby just with a few less rooms,” said Haylie. “What do you think can we go look at it with the realtor today?”
“Yeah sure baby anything that makes you happy,” said Nick.
“Thanks Nick,” said Haylie as she kissed Nick. “Now lets go get washed up and dress cause I wanna go see it soon.” As Haylie said that Nick grabbed her and took her to the bathroom. They took a shower together then got out and got dress and were ready to call the realtor and go see the home.
Once at the realty company they got out and met the realtor.
“Hi welcome you must be the Carter’s,” said the realtor. “I’m Susie and I’ll be helping you find your perfect home.”
“Hi nice to meet you Susie I’m Nick and this is my wife Haylie,” said Nick. Nick loved saying that. He just couldn’t believe it that he actually had a wife.
“Nice to meet you too,” said Susie. “Lets go on into the office here and look up the house and see where it is.”
“Ok,” said Haylie as they all walked inside and Haylie sat down while Nick and Susie stood at the desk near the computer.
“Ok so you wanna look at the Victorian house on the 10 acres,” said Susie.
“Yes,” said Haylie. “That’s the one.”
“Ok great you ready to see it?” asked Susie.
“Yes lets go,” said Nick.
“Do you wanna ride with me or take both cars?” asked Susie.
“Well ride with you if that’s not too much,” said Haylie.
“No not at all,” said Susie. “I’m the black SUV out there next to the building.”
“Ok great lets go then,” said Nick. They all soon left in the SUV and went to see the home.
Once there they drove up this long driveway up to the house. It was so gorgeous and big. Haylie got out and walked over to it.
“Nick look at it its beautiful,” said Haylie. “Its big enough to raise the baby here.”
“Yeah I know,” said Nick. “The baby will love this place when their older.”
“Wanna see the inside of the house?” asked Susie.
“Can we?” asked Haylie.
“Sure why not,” said Susie as they walked onto the porch. Susie grabbed the key out of her pocket and opened the door. It was empty inside because the last owners had already moved out. They all walked in and looked around.
“Wow this is so beautiful inside,” said Haylie. “I wanna see the rooms where are they?”
“There’s four on the second floor and one on this floor,” said Susie. They went up to look at all the rooms and fell in love with the whole house. This was the one Haylie had always wanted and dreamed about.
“Nick I really love this house,” said Haylie.
“Yeah I know me too,” said Nick. “How much are they asking?”
“Umm I think last I heard half a million,” said Susie.
“Ok,” said Nick. “Thanks.”
“Baby you wanna get it,” said Haylie. “Come on you know we need a new place before the baby gets here.”
“Yeah I know that’s why Susie we’ll take this place,” said Nick.
“Ok lets go back to the office and we’ll get started on the paperwork for the house,” said Susie as they walked out the door and locked it and got into the SUV to leave.
“I can’t believe it Nick this will be ours someday soon,” said Haylie.
“Yeah I know it will be ours,” said Nick.
They stayed quite for a few and then Susie spoke up, “so I heard you guys say something about a baby. I’m sorry if you don’t wanna talk about it but I just thought that I’d tell you congratulations if you are.”
“Oh thanks and yes we are having a baby,” said Haylie. “But no one but my best friend and my parents know so far so please don’t say anything until after we tell everyone.”
“I won’t I promise,” said Susie.
“Thanks,” said Nick as they pulled into the parking lot of the office and got out.
Soon they signed all the paperwork needed to be signed and put down the down payment that was asked.
As they were getting ready to leave Susie said,” Well thanks for being such great clients today. And I will get you the key to the house within a week.”
“Ok great just send it to the address out in LA if you would please,” said Nick. “We’ll be there for a while since I’m finishing up an album there with my friends.”
“Ok I’ll send it there for you,” said Susie. “Its been great meeting you both and congratulations once again.”
“Thanks,” said Haylie. “I’m looking forward to getting the keys in the mail.”
“I’ll get them out by the end of next week,” said Susie. “Bye see you both later.”
“Bye see ya later,” said Haylie.
“Bye,” said Nick as they walked out to their SUV and got in and went to the pizza place in downtown. Once there they walked in and Haylie sat down as Nick walked over and got Haylie’s favorite pizza a garlic sauce cheese pizza.
Nick returned to Haylie with two Dr. Pepper’s and waited for their pizza. Once it got there they ate and talked about the new home and everything. They soon finished eating and went back home to go to bed cause Haylie was getting tired.
Weeks later they were in LA sitting there in bed watching tv and just being lazy. Haylie and Nick still hadn’t told the guys about the baby cause they didn’t wanna tell them too soon. They were going to invited everyone over for a nice dinner and then tell them. They planned the dinner for two nights from now. Haylie was nervous when it came to telling them. Haylie knew Carrie and AJ already knew but they didn’t tell anyone and Haylie knows that for sure.
Soon the two days came and went quickly and it was getting close to the time that everyone was coming over. Carrie came over early to help with dinner. It was 4 p.m. and Haylie and Carrie started making dinner so when the guys and everyone else got there at 5:30 they could eat. They were having barbeque chicken and mash potatoes and green beans and corn on the cob, real southern style.
They guys and everyone else started coming over at 5:30 and Nick was the first one home. Once home he dragged me upstairs into our room and sat me on the bed.
“Baby I got you something,” said Nick.
“Oh really what?” asked Haylie.
“Here open it,” said Nick.
“ok,” said Haylie as she grabbed the gift and opened it. When she looked at what it was it was a shocked to see a beautiful bracelet that had diamonds in it that made it sparkle in the light. “Its beautiful thank you Nick.”
“Your welcome I just thought you’d love it,” said Nick. “You deserve it more then anything. I mean your having our baby and all.”
“Yeah you got a point there baby,” said Haylie as she kissed Nick.
Soon they went downstairs again to see everyone at the house already. They got in the living room and had everyone get ready for dinner in the dinning room. Once there Carrie and Haylie grabbed the food and brought it out and placed it on the table. The grace was said and everyone dug in. They loved southern food, it reminded them so much of their homes and being back in the south. Soon dinner was over and they were now in the living room talking.
“So anything new?” asked Carrie as she sat down on the couch with a drink in her hand.
“Not really,” replied Brian as he sat down with his drink in hand. “How bout ya’ll?” Brian looked over at Nick and Haylie.
“Actually,” started Haylie. “Yes.”
“Oh really what?” asked Leighanne.
Haylie looked at Nick and smiled then turned to the group of people in their living room. “We’re gonna have a baby. I’m pregnant.”
“Congratulations,” said Howie as he got up and hugged Haylie. They all soon followed behind and said congratulations one by one.
“How long have you known?” asked Leighanne.
“A couple weeks now,” smiled Haylie.
“When are you due?” asked Brian.
“The day before my birthday,” laughed Nick.
“ Another January baby,” said AJ. “Sweet.”
“I know that’s awesome,” replied Nick.
“Well I hope that I either have the baby early or later then the 27th cause I don’t need a baby having his or hers birthday the day before their daddy’s,” joked Haylie as she laughed. “I can’t handle two birthdays that close and I so hope she or he comes sooner then the 27th.”
“Baby your gonna have to deal with it if and when it happens,” replied Nick.
“Man its getting late or I’m just getting more and more tired,” yawned Haylie.
“I know exactly how you fell,” spoke Leighanne. “If you ever need anything don’t hesitate to call.”
“Thanks I won’t,” replied Haylie.
“Well I think me and Brian are gonna head out and get back early enough for the babysitter,” said Leighanne. “Congratulations once again and I’ll talk to you later.” They hugged both Brian and Leighanne as they left. They were soon followed by the other remaining people in their living room until it was just Haylie and Nick. They soon locked up the house and turned off the lights.
“We can clean up later lets just get to bed,” stated Haylie as she walked up to their room.
“I agree,” Nick replied as they walked into their room and got ready for bed. “Love you.”
“Love you too,” responded Haylie as she leaned over and kissed Nick they fell fast asleep.
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Chapter 13 -- The Perfect Ring by True_Beauty
A few weeks later Nick and Haylie were sitting home watching a movie when the doorbell rang. Haylie got up and walked to the front door. To her surprise it was Carrie and AJ just stopping by to see how Haylie was doing.
"Hey girl," said Haylie.
"Hey Haylie," said Carrie. "How are you?"
"Pregnant," said Haylie as they all laughed. "Hey AJ why don't you both come in." Haylie closed the door as they walked in and went to the living room where Nick was.
"Hey man what are you doing here?" asked Nick to AJ.
"Carrie just had to stop by," said AJ. "You know girls they gotta have their way."
"Hey I heard that," said Carrie as they all laughed.
Soon they were all going out for dinner. They were going to a little Italian place that had just opened.
While at dinner Carrie and Haylie talked about the baby more and Nick and AJ just talked about the CD and everyday stuff too. Once they finished eating it was only 7:30 so they decided since the mall closed at 9 to go over there cause Haylie and Carrie wanted to go.
They soon arrived at the mall and walked inside and Carrie said, "Lets go shop for shoes cause I want a pair of red high heels."
"Yeah me too," said Haylie. "I heard Jessica Simpson has a new line of shoes out at Macy's lets go there."
"Ok lets go," said Carrie.
"Baby were off to Macy's wanna come?" asked Haylie.
"No thanks me and AJ are gonna go walk around and go get a CD or movie or something we'll meet up with you soon thought," said Nick.
"Ok call me if you need anything I've got my phone on me," said Haylie as she kissed Nick and walked away with Carrie.
"I will and same for you," said Nick as him and AJ walked away.
While walking to Macy's Haylie and Carrie stopped in front of a baby store and couldn't help it but walk in. Haylie went straight to the little girl clothes.
"Aww look at this," said Haylie.
"Yeah it is," said Carrie. "Maybe you can buy it later if you have a girl."
"Yeah maybe I can," said Haylie. "Well lets get over to the shoes before this place closes." They soon left the baby store and walked to Macy's and went looking at the shoes.
Meanwhile Nick and AJ were at FYE going through the CDs.
"You know I've heard Haylie blasting this artist when she hears her on the radio and I was thinking of getting her that CD while were here," said Nick.
"What artist is it?" asked AJ.
"I think she said Taylor Swift," answered Nick. "All I remember is that the girl sang a song about Tim McGraw."
"Then go see if that's her and get the album for her then," said AJ.
"I will thanks," said Nick. "I even think I'll grab the new Beyonce CD too cause she likes a few songs from her and I heard her CD was good."
"Yeah that sounds great," said AJ. They soon bought the CDs and left and as they walked down towards Macy's AJ stopped in front a jewelers. Nick soon saw AJ had stopped and turned around.
"Man why'd you stop?" asked Nick.
"I was thinking Nick," said AJ.
"Bout what?" asked Nick.
"About maybe asking Carrie to finally marry me and all," answered AJ. "I mean you and Haylie are already married and Carrie and I have been going out longer then you guys and you've got a baby on the way."
"Don't say that too loud," said Nick as they laughed.
"Sorry man but you know what I mean," said AJ.
"Yeah I know what you mean," said Nick. "Wanna go look at the rings?"
"Yeah sure," said AJ as they walked into the jewelry store.
"Hi may I help you two men today?" asked the sales man.
"Ummm maybe," said AJ.
"We're looking for an engagement ring," said Nick.
"Ok I have the perfect ones over here if you want to look at them," said the sales man.
"Ok," said AJ as they walked over to the other side of the store.
"Now who is this for?" asked the sales man.
"Me," said AJ. "I want to get a ring for my girlfriend. I think its about time."
"Ok," said the sales man. "Well we have all these different kinds. What is your price range?"
"I don't have one really cause it doesn't matter," said AJ. "What's the best one you have?"
"We have this one over here its a pink diamond," said the sales man.
"Oh that’s so pretty that’s the ring I gotta get," said AJ.
"Ok do you know her ring size?" asked the sales man.
"Yeah heres her other ring I took that she didn't wanna wear," answered AJ as he gave the sales man the ring. Soon the sales man had the ring sized just right. AJ paid and Nick and AJ were off to meet up with the girls.
As they walked towards Macy's some fans saw them and stopped them for an autograph and a picture so they did that then Nick and AJ went to find the girls in the shoe department.
"Hey baby find anything you want?" asked Nick.
"Yeah of course," answered Haylie. "I wanna get these Jessica Simpson shoes and then some converse down at the other shoe store here."
"Ok lets go pay for that and go get the others," said Nick as he kissed Haylie and grabbed the shoes to go check out.
"Ok thanks baby," said Haylie as she kissed Nick back.
"No prob," said Nick. "Oh and I picked you up something. Here you go hope you like it." Nick handed Haylie a FYE bag as he walked to the register to check-out.
"Is this all for today?" asked the lady at the counter.
"Yes please," said Nick as he got his credit card out.
Haylie opened the bag as she stood next to Nick and grabbed out a Beyonce CD and a Taylor Swift CD. Haylie then turned to Nick and said, "aww baby thanks I wanted this CD too thanks." Haylie then kissed Nick.
"Your welcome," said Nick. "I thought you might like those CDs."
"Yeah I do," said Haylie.
"Well let me pay for this and then we can go over to get your other shoes," said Nick as he paid and then walked out with Haylie, AJ, and Carrie.
"I so need a new pair of converse mine are getting really old," said Haylie. "I have holes in the side of my shoes."
"Yeah I saw them, why didn't you just get some new ones earlier?" asked Nick.
"Cause I loved them," answered Haylie as they walked into the store.
"Haylie what do you think about these pair of converse?" asked AJ as they walked in and AJ saw some black and pink converse.
"Those are cute but I don't know I like more hot pink then that color pink," said Haylie.
"Then how about these hot pink and blue ones," said Carrie.
"I love them there the perfect ones ok I'm getting those," said Haylie. "Oh and look at these for babies they look just like mine that I want. I'm so getting a pair Nick I don't care what you say." Haylie grabbed a pair of baby shoes that they had in the smallest size. Haylie also got her shoes that matched and went to check-out. Nick walked up and put his credit card on the counter.
"Ok is that all?" said the sales man.
"Yes thanks," said Haylie. They then paid and headed back home. Haylie was so happy she got the baby something finally since she already wanted to buy things even thought she was only a little over 3 months pregnant.
About a week later AJ and Carrie were out at dinner at a small quite romantic restaurant.
"So we gotta be in New York in a couple weeks?" asked Carrie as they ate.
"Yeah but then we come back home a few days later to do more promo here," replied AJ.
"Ok," said Carrie as she took a bite of her food. "So after dinner you wanna head down to the beach cause I feel like walking on the beach tonight."
"That sounds fine," answered AJ. "I know a great place on the water we can go too."
"Great," responded Carrie as the music started to change in the room.
"Can I have this dance?" asked AJ as the song played.
"She's a yellow pair of running shoes
A holey pair of jeans
She looks great in cheap sunglasses
She looks great in anything
She's I want a piece of chocolate
Take me to a movie
She's I can't find a thing to wear
Now and then she's moody
She's a Saturn with a sunroof
With her brown hair a-blowin
She's a soft place to land
And a good feeling knowing
She's a warm conversation
That I wouldn't miss for nothing
She's a fighter when she's mad
And she's a lover when she's loving
And she's everything I ever wanted
And everything I need
I talk about her, I go on and on and on
because she's everything to me
She's a Saturday out on the town
And a church girl on Sunday
She's a cross around her neck
And a cuss word 'cause its Monday
She's a bubble bath and candles
Baby come and kiss me
She's a one glass of wine
And she's feeling kinda tipsy
She's the giver I wish I could be
And the stealer of the covers
She's a picture in my wallet
Of my unborn children's mother
She's the hand that I'm holding
When I'm on my knees and praying
She's the answer to my prayer
And she's the song that I'm playing
And she's everything I ever wanted
And everything I need
I talk about her, I go on and on and on
because she's everything to me
She's the voice I love to hear
Someday when I'm ninety
She's that wooden rocking chair
I want rocking right beside me
Everyday that passes
I only love her more
Yeah, she's the one
That I'd lay down my own life for
And she's everything I ever wanted
And everything I need
She's everything to me
Yeah she's everything to me
Everything I ever wanted
And everything I need
She's everything to me
Yeah shes everything to me
everything to me"
As the song ended they looked into each others eyes and kissed. When they broke from their kiss AJ dropped to one knee and grabbed Carrie's hand.
"Baby," started AJ as Carrie placed her hand over her mouth. "I love you more then anything in this world. You make me so happy. I can't see myself without you by my side. Will you make me the happiest man in this world and be my wife?" AJ slowly pulled out the ring from his pocket and opened the box to reveal the ring.
Carrie shook her head yes as she started to cry.
"Yes," Carrie finally said after a few seconds then AJ slide the ring onto her finger. AJ then got up off the floor and kissed Carrie.
"I love you," said AJ as they broke.
"I love you too," replied Carrie. "Lets get out of here."
They soon paid for their dinner and headed off towards the beach. The rest of the night they were on cloud nine and completely wrapped around the idea that soon they'd be married and one day be like Nick and Haylie or Brian and Leighanne with a baby.
The next day they called everyone they could think of and told them the great news about them getting married and started planning their wedding. They both didn't want anything too big but not to small. They wanted to get married soon before they had to go on tour and had to wait for the end of the tour.
"So we've called the last person I could think of," stated AJ as he sat next to Carrie on the couch.
"Yep," replied Carrie. "Now all we have to do is plan this wedding."
"Ok when do you wanna start?" asked AJ.
"How bout now?" responded Carrie. "I've kinda got some of it thought out."
"Oh really?" replied AJ with a smile on his face. "Please do tell."
"Ok," started Carrie. "I was thinking maybe a small wedding maybe either in Orlando or Checotah with just our closest family and friends and then we head off to somewhere like Maine or something for a week for the honeymoon. What do you think?"
"Sounds pretty good so far now lets just narrow it down," answered AJ.
"Ok," replied Carrie. "Where do you wanna have it?"
"Well lets see in Orlando we can have it at Disney on the lake there or we can have it in Checotah on the farm," responded AJ. "Or we could do it on the beach in Tampa. It might cost a little more but I know how much you love the beach and all. Or even the beach here in LA."
"Man now this is harder to chose then I thought," said Carrie as she thought of where to have the wedding. "Ok lets get back to the location. Lets pick a date first. How about September 7th?"
"Sounds like a great date," answered AJ. "That gives us 2 weeks before we have to be in New York for the promo."
"Great then at least one thing is set," responded Carrie.
Over that week they planned the wedding and got everything they needed as of tuxes and dresses and had then fitted and sent to the location of the wedding. They were so happy to be getting married and wanted it more then anything ever before. They were so much in love and everyone around them could tell.
Before they both knew it, it was September 1st and they were heading off to where the wedding was going to be. They had a wedding planner already at the location getting everything ready and they planned to be out there on the 3rd to get ready for the wedding.
End Notes:
Where do you think they'll get married at? Orlando, Checotah, Tampa, LA? Let me know what you think might happen. I know theres more then one reader out there. I'd love to know what ya'll think. Please leave a comment thanks.
Chapter 14 -- Ring the Bells the Day Has Arrived by True_Beauty
Finally everyone had arrived by the 4th in Orlando for the wedding. Carrie had always wanted a fairy tale wedding but nothing too big so she decided to have her wedding at Disney. Yeah Carrie knew that everyone would think that, that was a big wedding cause Disney was kinda a place if you wanted to go all out for a wedding. They didn't care what people thought they'd have there wedding there no matter what.
"Ok so I know I can't see him tonight but can I at least call him on the phone?" asked Carrie wanting to hear AJ's voice.
"No I'm sorry Carrie but you gotta live without him for one night only," answered Haylie. "You'll see him tomorrow and before you know it you'll be married."
"Ok fine," replied Carrie. "Well at least lets go do something how about lunch at Hard Rock cause I'm hungry."
"Yeah that sounds good," stated Leighanne. "After we can go shopping at Downtown Disney if you want."
"Oh that does sound fun," replied Carrie.
"Ok well lets go and lets hurry this day up cause I wanna see my man again I miss him," said Carrie as she grabbed her purse.
"Ok well lets take the SUV since theirs more of us then what will fit in the car," noted Denise as they walked out the door.
Soon they were at Hard Rock and ordered their lunch.
"Can you believe by tomorrow night I won't be single anymore," stated Carrie. "I'll be Carrie McLean and I'll be married."
"Well there's nothing to worry about for tomorrow cause I know you both love eachother so much," started Denise. "I've never seen my son more happy with anyone in his life. You make him the happiest man in the world. I'm glad you both found each other when you did because you both are perfect for eachother."
"Thanks Denise," replied Carrie.
"Like I've told you already call me mom cause I'll be your mother-in-law tomorrow," stated Denise.
"Now I have all my mom's with me," smiled Carrie. "I love all three of you." Carrie leaned over and hugged both her mom, Annie and Denise.
"We love you too," said Carrie's mom Jessica.
"Your loved by all of us here," said Haylie's mom Annie.
"Thanks," smiled Carrie again.
Carrie paid for the lunch and headed out for Downtown Disney.
"So where to first?" asked Jessica.
"How about the pin shop I wanna get a wedding pin with Minnie and Mickey on it to remember tomorrow by," answered Carrie.
"You'll always remember tomorrow," stated Annie as they walked in the shop.
"May I help you?" asked an employee.
"Yes do you have any wedding pins?" asked Carrie.
"Right this way," answered the employee as she showed them the way to the pins. "We have this one or you can make your own here and we do ingrave if you want that too."
"Great thanks cause I wanted one since I get married tomorrow," stated Carrie.
"Well congratulations," said the employee. "I beat your man is very lucky."
"Oh he is," replied Denise. "And he knows that he is too."
Before they knew it, it was getting time for dinner and they had spent all day at Downtown Disney. They decided to go and eat at one of the restuarants in Kississimmee since they weren't too far from where they already were. They ended up at Red Lobster that evening. And after dinner they headed back to Denise's house and fell asleep not to long after they got back knowing the next day was gonna be very busy and packed.
The next morning Carrie woke up in AJ's old room to the smell of food and coffee in the other room. She smiled to herself as she streched and got up.
"Morning," said Denise.
"Morning," yawned Carrie.
"How'd you sleep baby?" asked Jessica.
"Great AJ's bed is comfy," commented Carrie.
"Well I've always kept his room the same as the guest room incase we have family or AJ come here for a weekend or something," stated Denise.
"Well I could smell this wonderful looking food from the room is it almost done?" asked Carrie.
"Yeah," replied Annie. "All we need is the other girls up can you go wake them up? Their in the other guest room. asleep."
"Sure I'll be right back," asnwered Carrie as she walked into the other guest room. She walked over and tapped on Haylie's shoulder. "Haylie time to get up. Breakfast is ready."
"Mmmm," responded Haylie as she started to move. "I'll be right there."
Carrie then walked to the other side of the bed and tried waking Leighanne up, "Leighanne. Time for food."
"Thanks be in there soon," stirred Leighanne.
"Ok I'll see you both in a few," stated Carrie as she walked out and back into the kitchen. "They'll be out soon."
"Great," replied Jessica.
A few minutes later Haylie and Leighanne walked in ready for breakfast which was already on the table in the dinning room.
"Dig in whenever you want," stated Denise. "I'm just gonna get a couple glasses for drinks."
Soon after breakfast they went and watched 'Runaway Bride' and just chilled out until it was time for them to leave to get ready.
Around 3 that afternoon after they had, had lunch they went to start getting ready for the wedding. They went straight to Disney where they had a hair stylest and everything ready for them.
Carrie was the last to get her hair, make-up, and nails done. By the time they were all done they looked like they had just stepped out of a fairy tale. It was getting close to 7 and they didn't have to be anywhere till 8:30 that night. They decided to go sit in the living room area avaiable for them and watched tv and talked until they had to leave.
When they finally did have to leave took a limo over to Magic Kingdom where they were going to be. They went to the castle and headed up to one of the rooms at the top of the castle where the wedding dress and all the other dresses were waiting. The wedding wouldn't be starting until 10 o'clock that night because they wanted to do it after the park had closed so they would be the only ones in the park. They had a quick snake before the wedding so they wouldn't be hungry during the wedding.
Soon it was 9 and they started to get the finishing touches on their make-up and hair and then put on their dresses and shoes.
Meanwhile over at Johnny's compound the guys were just getting up around noon. They each grabbed a bowl of cerrel and watched tv.
"Anyone wanna go ride the jet skis?" asked AJ.
"Sure," they all said at once.
"Ok lets get them all set up," Kevin said.
"I'm ready for some fun," replied AJ. "I want 7 o'clock to get here so I can get ready."
"Man I've never seen a more excited man then AJ is here today," stated Nick as they walked out back to the jet skis.
"Let's have some fun," said Howie as they put the jet skis in the water and got on them one by one and started them up and rode them out into the lake.
They spent hours on the lake messing around on the jet skis and finally decided to come in around lunch time.
"How about pizza?" asked Brian as they walked in the house.
"Who's callin?" asked AJ. "Cause I say I don't have to call since its my day."
"Whatever I'll call," replied Nick. "How many 3?"
"Yeah that should be good," AJ answered.
Nick then called and about an hour later they had their lunch. After they had finshed the 3 pizza's they through away their mess and watched tv some more.
"Basketball?" asked Brian as they flipped through the channels.
"That sounds so much more fun then this," replied Nick.
"Let's play," stated AJ as they got up and went out to the court.
At 8 that night they went out and grabbed some McDonalds and then headed back to the compound to get ready and then at 9 got into the limo and headed off to the Magic Kingdom.
The park had closed at 8:30 that night so they would have time to clean up and set up for the wedding. As they got there people where starting to arrive from their families and friends. AJ looked out the window of the limo and smiled to himself knowing that all his loved ones were coming to watch him get married to the most important woman in his life.
At 9:45 that night last minute touches were being taken place all over the place. The horse drawn carriage was just arriving at the back of the castle for Carrie and her dad, Sam. The others would come out from the castle itself and onto the stage to wait for Carrie. As soon as it hit 10 o'clock AJ walked out with his best man and grooms men. About five minutes later the brides maid and maid of honor walked out from the castle and took their places. A few minutes AJ saw the horse drawn carriage come up from over the bridge on the right side of the castle. Inside he saw Sam and Carrie coming closer and closer to the isle. As the carriage came to a stopped Sam got out and helped Carrie out and took her arm in his and walked her down the isle as everyone stood up. They walked up the ramp and onto the stage and approched AJ.
"Who gives this woman away?" asked the preacher.
"Her mother and I do," answered Sam as he kissed Carrie's cheek and place her hand in AJ's. "Take care of my baby."
"I will," promised AJ as he turned to the preacher and Sam walked down the ramp and sat next to Jessica.
"If anyone here has any reason for the two of them should not be married speak now or forever hold your peace," said the preacher as he started. No one said a word. "Ok lets go on. We are here to watch Carrie and AJ to take a big step in their lives and become one tonight."
They soon said their vowels and said "I do"
The preacher then spoke, "By the power invested in me and by the beautiful state of Florida I now pronounce you man and wife. You may now kiss your bride." AJ lifted Carrie's vail and kissed her passionatley.
"I love you," said Carrie as they broke apart.
"I love you too," replied AJ as they both smiled.
"I'm happy to now present to you Mr. and Mrs. Alexander McLean," stated the preacher as the crowd clapped and cheered them both.
They kissed again and headed off towards the horse drown carriage that was waiting for them. Once they got into the carriage it drove off to the front of the park while the crowd went off to where the reception would be held.
Carrie and AJ took pictures at the top of the train station and then went back to the castle and took a few more before heading off towards their reception.
As they walked in they heard the announcer ask for everyone to help welcome the newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Alexander McLean. They both smiled at the sound of the announcement. They walked over and sat down and had their late night night dinner.
"Time for the first dance as husband and wife," stated the announcer. AJ had something planned for their first dance and it was a suprise to Carrie. As they walked out onto the dance floor the music started to play and out from behind walked one of Carrie's favorite male singers of all time, Brad Paisley. AJ thought that because of the night they got engaged his song was playing it would be perfect for them at their wedding and it fit them perfectly because she was everything to him.
"This on goes to the newlyweds congratulations," said Brad as he started to play their song.
"She's a yellow pair of running shoes
A holey pair of jeans
She looks great in cheap sunglasses
She looks great in anything
She's I want a piece of chocolate
Take me to a movie
She's I can't find a thing to wear
Now and then she's moody
She's a Saturn with a sunroof
With her brown hair a-blowin
She's a soft place to land
And a good feeling knowing
She's a warm conversation
That I wouldn't miss for nothing
She's a fighter when she's mad
And she's a lover when she's loving
And she's everything I ever wanted
And everything I need
I talk about her, I go on and on and on
because she's everything to me
She's a Saturday out on the town
And a church girl on Sunday
She's a cross around her neck
And a cuss word 'cause its Monday
She's a bubble bath and candles
Baby come and kiss me
She's a one glass of wine
And she's feeling kinda tipsy
She's the giver I wish I could be
And the stealer of the covers
She's a picture in my wallet
Of my unborn children's mother
She's the hand that I'm holding
When I'm on my knees and praying
She's the answer to my prayer
And she's the song that I'm playing
And she's everything I ever wanted
And everything I need
I talk about her, I go on and on and on
because she's everything to me
She's the voice I love to hear
Someday when I'm ninety
She's that wooden rocking chair
I want rocking right beside me
Everyday that passes
I only love her more
Yeah, she's the one
That I'd lay down my own life for
And she's everything I ever wanted
And everything I need
She's everything to me
Yeah she's everything to me
Everything I ever wanted
And everything I need
She's everything to me
Yeah shes everything to me
everything to me"
"I love you," said AJ as he kissed Carrie.
"I love you too," replied Carrie as the song ended.
"Ok AJ I've got a song that is perfect for you and I know you'll love it I hope you do too Carrie," said Brad as he started a faster song.
"Everytime you take a sip
In this smoky atmosphere
You press that bottle to your lips
And I wish I was your beer
And in the small there of your back
Your jeans are playing peek-a-boo
I'd like to see the other half
Of your butterfly tattoo
Hey that gives me an idea
Lets get out of this bar
And drive out into the country
And find a place to park
'Cause I'd like to see you out in the moonlight
I'd like to kiss you way back in the sticks
I'd like to walk you through a field of wildflowers
And I'd like to check you for ticks
I know the perfect little path
In these woods I used to hunt
Don't worry babe, I've got your back
And I've also got your front
I'd hate to waste a night like this
I'll keep you safe you wait and see
The only thing allowed to crawl all over you
When we get there is me
You know ever guy in here tonight
Would like to take you home
But I've got way more class than them
And that ain't what I want
'Cause I'd like to see you out in the moonlight
I'd like to kiss you way back in the sticks
I'd like to walk you through a field of wildflowers
And I'd like to check you for ticks
Oooh, you never know where one might be
And oooh, there's lots of places that are hard to reach
I'd like to see you out in the moonlight
I'd like to kiss you way back in the sticks
I'd like to walk you through a field of wildflowers
And I'd like to check you for ticks
Oh, I'd sure like to check you for ticks"
"Your right I do like that song," laughed AJ. "Can I check you for ticks?"
"Only if I can check you," joked Carrie as they kissed.
"Any time you want," kissed AJ.
Soon it was time for cake and then Carrie and AJ were off to the airport to head to Maine for a week and a half.
End Notes:
So what'd you think? I'd love to know what'd you think might happen next. I appreceate the comments.
Chapter 15 -- Promotion by True_Beauty
A week and a half soon past and everyone was now in New York City. They were getting ready for the start of their promo tour for the tv shows. They were staying in Downtown New York City and had a few days off before the start of the first show.
“Baby can we head to McDonald’s I’m starving?” asked Haylie as they walked towards the front of the hotel.
“Sure just let me tell them we’re heading out to go shopping,” answered Nick as he walked over to a group of men. “Hey we’re heading out for a few hours we’ll be back later.”
“Want me to go with you?” asked one of the body guards.
“Sure that will be fine,” replied Nick as they walked towards Haylie then out the door towards McDonald’s. “So we’re gonna stop and get lunch first cause Haylie wants food now.”
“That’s fine,” replied the body guard.
“Hey I can’t help if I’m more hungry now then I was back when we first got married,” started Haylie. “I’m eating for two here hello.”
“I know,“ replied Nick. They walked farther down until they came to McDonald’s and the three of them walked inside and ordered their lunch.
“So tomorrow starts the tv promo and we start at Regis and Kelly and then go to TRL,” noted the body guard.
“Sounds good,” replied Haylie as she took a bite of her big mac.
“We have to be at the show by what 7?” asked Nick.
“Yeah at the latest,” answered the body guard. “That means we have to be up by like 6 at the latest to get out in enough time.”
“Well that means we gotta get to bed early tonight,” noted Haylie looking at Nick.
“Aww man,” pouted Nick jokingly.
“Poor baby doesn’t get what he wants it seems like,” joked the body guard.
“No he gets what he wants that’s why were here where we are today,” responded Haylie placing her hand on her belly. They all laughed and soon finished their food.
They then headed out to go shopping in Time Square and then back to the hotel for an early dinner with the others. Then they all went their separate ways and into their rooms.
The next morning Haylie was the first to get up at 6 and headed into the bathroom to get a shower before Nick woke up. A few minutes after she had just gotten into the shower Nick woke up realizing Haylie wasn’t beside him and then he heard the shower and knew she had to be in there. He smiled to himself just thinking about her and then got up and walked in the bathroom to join her in the shower.
About 30 minutes later at 6:30 they were both dressed and heading towards the limo that was waiting for them to take the group to the studio.
“Hopefully we get there on time cause by the looks of it we are gonna be late thanks to them over there,” said AJ pointing at Haylie and Nick.
“Hey we can’t help it if we can’t keep our hands off each other sorry,” replied Haylie. “From what I hear we were actually only a few seconds behind you and Carrie here.”
“She does have us there babe,” responded Carrie as she placed her hand on AJ’s knee.
Before they knew it they were at the studio getting out with tons of fans waiting outside for them. They stopped and each took pictures before having to head in. They got there only a few minutes behind good thing the show didn’t start until 9 that morning.
The rehearsal that morning went great. All they had to do now was wait for the show to start then they would come out after a couple other people went on.
First up that morning was Kate Walsh.
“Ten minutes guys,” said Gilson as he walked out the room and back to the audience.
“Ok you ready guys?” asked Johnny as he stood up.
“Yep,” they all replied.
“Ok so your gonna stay back here with Carrie, Leighanne, and Baylee,” noted Nick. “As soon as we’re done here we head out for a quick break to grab something to eat then off to TRL. You fine with this babe?”
“Hey I wouldn’t have married you if I wasn’t fine with any of this,” stated Haylie. “I know this is your career and I support you so much.”
“Thanks babe,” said Nick. “I so love you.”
“Well I so love you too,” replied Haylie. “Now go before they start without you.” They kissed and Nick ran out the room to catch up with the guys that had just walked out the room.
Haylie sat back on the couch and watched the TV that showed the show as it was going on live.
“So who else is on here today besides Kate Walsh?” asked Carrie as she sat next to Haylie.
“I don’t know but I love Kate’s new show,” answered Haylie.
“I think Pamela Anderson is the other person on here today,” replied Leighanne as she sat Baylee down.
“Oh cool,” responded Haylie. “Hopefully the guys don’t start drooling all over the place.”
They all laughed and soon Pamela was finishing up with her interview and then the guys would be out to perform and be interviewed.
Meanwhile outside of the dressing room the guys were doing last minute toughs on the way they looked.
“Ok so you ready?” asked Johnny.
“As we’ll ever be,” replied Howie with a smile on his face.
“Great now lets go out there and knock them out,” stated Johnny as they heard Regis introduce them.
They walked out and each shook Regis’ hand and gave Kelly a hug and a kiss on the cheek. They then sat down in the chairs they had out for them.
“So how have you guys been since we saw you last?” asked Regis.
“We’ve been really good,” replied AJ.
“So from what I’ve heard there’s been a couple changes,” said Kelly.
“Yeah just a few,” responded Brian.
“So we see there isn’t five of you here anymore there’s only four,” started Kelly. “So how’s Kevin doing?”
“He’s great,” replied Nick. “Him and his wife and their baby are doing just great.”
“That’s good to hear,” said Regis. “Ok so your out with a new album is there anything new or different about it?”
“You know we just went back to what we’ve been know for and what a lot of our fans love,” stated Howie.
“Is it any different without Kevin there?” asked Kelly.
“Yeah it is but he gave us his blessing and told us to keep on doing what we love,” answered Brian.
“Great well we’ve got to take a quick break and later in the show we’ll hear their first single off the new CD,” said Regis as they went to a commercial break.
Once the break was over Kelly said, “We’re here with the Backstreet Boys. So I hear some of the status’ have changed in the group. So who’s now engaged, married, single?”
“I’ve been married the longest,” answered Brian.
“I’m engaged,” replied Howie.
“I actually just got back from my honeymoon,” responded AJ.
“And I’ve been married for a few months now,” stated Nick with a smile on his face.
“Ooo so we’ve got some newlyweds on our hands,” joked Regis.
They all laughed.
“Yeah I guess we do,” laughed Nick.
They talk a little longer then went to another commercial break. Once back from that break they sang their new single which ended the show.
Once done with the show they walked back into the dressing room to meet up with their families and head off to grab something to eat.
“So you hungry?” asked Nick.
“Starving,” replied Haylie.
“Lets go grab something quick cause we gotta get over to MTV soon,” stated Howie as they grabbed their things and headed out.
The day soon flow by and before they knew it they were back in the hotel having dinner all together.
“You know what baby?” said Haylie as she laid down on the bed in the hotel room.
“What?” asked Nick as he got ready for bed.
“You really seemed proud of us out there today,” answered Haylie as she cuddled close to Nick.
“Well I am I love you so much and this baby too,” stated Nick as they kissed.
“Well I love you too,” said Haylie. “Well I’m so tired from getting up so early and tomorrow we gotta be at the Today Show so lets get some shut eye babe.”
“Ok night love ya,” kissed Nick.
“Love ya,” said Haylie as she fell asleep.
The next day they woke up earlier then they had for Regis and Kelly and went to the Today Show. They would be doing more songs on this show then they did on the others. They'd be on through out the whole show.
"Welcome back we're here today with the Backstreet Boys," said Meredith Vieira. "So we were talking before we left about your familes. So how are they?"
"Their great," replied Howie.
"I actually have my wife and son with me," responded Brian. "There over there." He pointed off to the side as the camera moved to show Leighanne with a sleeping Baylee in her arms.
"Aww he's so cute," replied Meredith.
"Thanks," smiled Brian.
"So are any of you besides Brian married?" asked Meredith.
"Actually we all our but Howie," stated Nick.
"But he'll be there soon," joked AJ.
"Yeah I'm engaged right now," smiled Howie.
"Aww congratulations," said Meredith.
"Thanks," thanked Howie.
They talked a little more then went to another commercial break. When they came back they sang a song off their new CD and then they sang a song off an older CD.
At the end of the show they showed Haylie, Carrie, Leigh, Leighanne, and Baylee all standing on the side watching the guys perform.
"We wanna thank Jennifer Aniston and the Backstreet Boys for coming here today and we'll see you all tomorrow with Steve Martin and Daughtery," said Meredith as the show ended.
"Thanks for coming guys you were amazing," stated Al Roker.
"Thanks," replied Brian as they shook hands.
They soon walked over to the ladies and headed for something to eat and then off to a couple radio interviews and then to Conan O'Brien.
Later that week they had flown to LA to do some more promotional stops on other shows. They did everyone from Jay Leno to Jimmie Kimmel to Ellen.
End Notes:
Sorry it took so long but I should have another one up tomorrow hopefully. Please tell me what you think. I love to hear what readers like and don't like. Thanks.
Chapter 16 -- Boy or Girl by True_Beauty
Haylie woke up with Nick wrapped around her tightly. She turned over and kissed Nick which woke him up.
"Mmmmm," said Nick. "Nice wake up call."
"Yeah I know," said Haylie as they laid there kissing. It was only 10 a.m. they had to be at Ellen's at noon. Haylie and Nick broke from their kiss and Haylie rolled over to see what time it was. "Baby we might wanna get up if we have to be at Ellen's at noon."
"Awww do we I'd like nothing better then just to lay here with you," said Nick as he pulled Haylie in more.
"Aww baby I know but I'm kinda hungry and we've got to get up cause after Ellen we gotta go to the doctors," said Haylie.
"Ok ok lets go," said Nick as he kissed Haylie and got up out of bed.
"Ok lets go I call shower first," said Haylie.
"No I wanted the shower first," said Nick.
"No I get it first I mean I'm only carrying your baby so I should get the shower first," said Haylie.
"True," said Nick. "But how about a shower together." Nick looked at Haylie with a smile on his face.
"Ok," said Haylie as she kissed Nick and walked into the bathroom to turn on the shower.
Once done taking a shower they got dress and Haylie walked into the living room and pressed play on the CD player. Haylie's CD that Nick had gotten her was in there.
Haylie sang along as she put on her favorite song on the album,
"Our song is the slamming screen door,
Sneakin' out late, tapping on your window
When we're on the phone and you talk real slow
Cause it's late and your mama don't know
Our song is the way you laugh
The first date "man, I didn't kiss her, and I should have"
And when I got home ... before I said amen
Asking God if he could play it again."
Nick walked in the living room as Haylie was singing and dancing.
"Baby you hungry?" asked Nick.
"Starving," answered Haylie.
"Lets go grab a bite before we go to Ellen's," said Nick.
"Ok lets go but can we take my mustang cause I really wanna drive it," said Haylie.
"Yeah sure lets take it," said Nick as he grabbed Haylie's keys off the wall where they were hung.
"Let me grab my purse and I'll be right there," said Haylie.
"Ok I'll be in the car waiting for you," yelled Nick as he walked out the door.
Haylie grabbed her purse and walked out the door and locking it behind her. Haylie ran out to the car and got in the driver seat and buckled in and turned on the car.
"Hillbilly Deluxe, Slick pick up Trucks
Big Timing in a small town
stirring it up right about sundown
Black Denim and Chrome to the bone
With a little homegrown
Country Girl Cuddled Up
Hillbilly deluxe."
Was blasting as Haylie turned on the car. She quickly turned it down and backed out of the drive-way.
"Where do you wanna go eat?" asked Haylie.
"I don't know where do you wanna go?" asked Nick.
"I'm feeling like Burger King for some reason," replied Haylie. "I'm craving a whopper and their fries."
"Ok than Burger King it is baby," said Nick.
"Ok Burger King it is," said Haylie as she drove towards the closest Burger King.
"So when do we have to be at the doctor's office?" asked Nick.
"About 4," said Haylie. "Either this visit or the next we'll be able to find out if we're having a boy or a girl."
"Great," said Nick with a smile on his face. "You'll probably wanna start shopping after we find out."
"You know me too well," said Haylie as they both laughed.
They soon got to Burger King and pulled up and parked. They got out and walked inside.
"Hi welcome to Burger King may I help you today?" asked the lady behind the counter.
"Yes I'd like a whopper no pickles or onions and a small fry and lets see a coke icy too please," answered Haylie.
"And I'd like a whopper and small fry and a medium coke." said Nick.
"Ok is that all?" asked the lady behind the counter.
"Yes thanks," said Haylie.
"Ok your total is $9.68" said the lady behind the counter.
"Ok here you go," said Haylie as she gave the lady a ten dollar bill.
"Here's your change and receipt," said the lady as she gave Haylie money and her receipt.
"Thanks," said Haylie as Nick's phone rang.
Nick pulled out his phone and looked at it, "Its Brian I have to get this," said Nick as he walked over to get him a drink. "Hey Brian what's up?"
"Hey Nick where are you?" asked Brian on the other line.
"Burger King Haylie wanted it," said Nick. "Why?"
"Just wondering since its already 11," said Brian. "Oh and don't be late."
"I won't," said Nick.
"Well I gotta go cause Leighanne needs my help with Baylee," said Brian.
"Ok man I'll see you in a few," said Nick. "Bye."
"Bye," said Brian then they both hung up their phones and Nick put his away and got himself a drink.
"Babe what'd Brian want?" asked Haylie waiting for the food.
"Just wondering where we were since its 11," said Nick.
Just then Haylie's cell phone started to ring. Haylie grabbed it out of her purse and looked at who was calling.
"Oh my gosh its Hilary I wonder what she wants I haven't talked to her since Carrie's wedding," said Haylie. "Hello."
"Haylie oh my gosh girl its been forever since we talked," said Hilary.
"Yeah I know," said Haylie as she smiled.
"I just wanted to see if you and Carrie wanted to go out with Haylie and me tonight just as a girls night out.," said Hilary.
"Yeah we'd love to," said Haylie. "I see Carrie this afternoon so I'll ask her or rather tell her we're going out tonight with you."
"Ok great," said Hilary, "We could meet Mr. Chows if you want."
"Yeah that sounds great I'll tell Nick and maybe he can hang out with AJ tonight," said Haylie. "Ok well my foods here so I gotta go eat then we're off to Ellen's for a taping there."
"Ok have fun and tell Ellen I said hi when you see her," said Hilary.
"I will," said Haylie. "Bye see you tonight at 7 right?"
"Yeah 7 is great bye," said Hilary as they both hung up and Nick grabbed the food and walked over to a table and sat down.
"So what's happening at 7 where I have to spent time with AJ?" asked Nick.
"Oh Hilary just wants to go out with Carrie and me and her sister and have some fun," answered Haylie. "And I told her you and AJ could do something together since you'll both be free from me and Carrie."
"What if I don't wanna be free from my baby?" asked Nick.
"Well you'll have to deal with it cause we're going I already told Hilary baby," said Haylie as they ate their lunch. Once they were done Nick threw out all the thrash and got a refill and then they got back in the mustang and Haylie put on Keith Urban and turned it up. Haylie sang along as Keith began to sing.
"...Mm hmm
I can see it in your eyes
And feel it in your touch
I know that you're scared
But you've never been this loved (mm hmm)
It's a long shot, baby,
I know it's true.
But if anyone can make it,
I'm bettin' on me and you. (mm hmm)
Just keep on moving into me,
I know you're gonna see
The best is yet to come
And don't fear it now,
We're going all the way.
That sun is shining on a brand new day.
It's a long way down
And it's a leap of faith
But we're never giving up
Cuz I know we've got a once in a lifetime love
Everybody's looking
For what we've found
Some wait their whole life
And it never comes around. (uu huhh)
So don't hold back now.
Just let go of all you've ever known
You can put your hand in mine.
And don't fear it now,
We're going all the way.
That sun is shining on a brand new day.
It's a long way down
And it's a leap of faith
But we're never giving up
Cuz I know we've got a once in a lifetime love
I close my eyes and I see you standing right there
Sayin 'I do' and they're throwing the rice in our hair.
Well the first one's born
And a brother comes along,
And he's got your smile.
I've been looking back on the life we had
I'm still by your side.
So don't fear it now,
We're going all the way.
That sun is shining on a brand new day.
It's a long way down
And it's a leap of faith
But I'm never givin up
Cuz I know we've got a once in a lifetime love."
"I love you baby," said Haylie as they pulled up to a red light and Nick and Haylie kissed.
"I love you too babe," said Nick as the light changed to green and they were off again towards Ellen's studio.
"I so can't wait till we find out if we're having a boy or a girl," said Haylie. "If we have a boy I want him to look just like his daddy."
"And if we have a girl I want her to be just like her mom in every way," said Nick as he looked at Haylie.
Haylie then turned off her CD and turned on the radio to hear 'The Sweetest Escape' by Gwen Stefani.
"Nick when's the Teen Choice Awards?" asked Haylie. "Aren't you guys going?"
"Its like the 20th of this month," answered Nick. "And yes we're going and so are you."
"You sure?" asked Haylie "You really want me to go?"
"Yes baby I want you to go," said Nick. "AJ will have Carrie, Howie will have Leigh, and Brian will have Leighanne, and if you don't go then who will I have?"
"Aww then baby I'll go with you," said Haylie.
"Ok thanks baby," said Nick.
"Your welcome now come on lets go inside its noon and the guys are waiting for us," said Haylie as she pulled into Ellen's studio and parked and turned off the car.
"Ok lets go," said Nick.
They got out and walked with their arms around each other. They walked straight into the dressing room where everyone was. "Hey," said everyone as they walked in.
"Hey ya'll," said Haylie.
"Hey," said Nick.
"So you ready for the show?" asked AJ.
"Yeah lets get it started," said Nick.
"Carrie I talked to Hilary today," said Haylie as she walked up to Carrie. "She wants to go out tonight with us and Haylie."
"That sounds like fun let me just tell AJ," replied Carrie as she turned towards AJ. "Babe I'm gonna go out tonight with Haylie, Hilary, and Haylie Duff ok?"
"Ok I'll just grab something to eat with Nick or something," AJ turned towards Carrie as he responded.
As they all continued to talk a guy walked in and said, "Your sound check starts in 5 minutes you need to get ready for stage right now." After that he walked out of the room and they all followed. As they walked the hall towards the stage Nick and Haylie held each other close and Haylie laid her head on Nick's shoulder.
"Nick what time do we get out of here?" asked Haylie.
"Probably by 2 or 3 a the latest why?" answered Nick.
"Just wondering," said Haylie as they walked out where the stage was.
"Now you girls can stay over here why the guys do the sound check," said the man again as the guys walked to the stage.
They sang a new song off their CD and then sang 'I Want It That Way' then were done and just had to get ready for the show.
It was now 1 p.m. and the show was going to be taped in a few minutes. Ellen walked into the room where the guys were.
"Hi thanks for coming," said Ellen.
"Hey," everyone said at once.
"Are you all ready?" asked Ellen.
"So ready," said Howie.
"That’s great," said Ellen. "Well I have to go get ready so I'll see you in a few."
As Ellen walked away everyone went back to getting ready. And before they knew it was time to go out.
They walked out towards the stage when it was almost their turn. Ellen was talking to Adam Sandler about his new movie that was in the theaters. Once she was done with that interview she went to a commercials and that’s when the guys got ready.
Once back from the commercials Ellen said, "With a new album out this week and being one of the most famous boy bands back in the 90's and now with one less member here are the now four Backstreet Boys." Everyone clapped as the wall slide open to show the guys and they started singing.
Once done Ellen said, "Well be right back to talk with the Backstreet Boys."
The guys then walked over and sat down on the couch and chairs they had for them. Soon they were back from commercial and it was time for the interview now.
"Ok so we're back with the Backstreet Boys and I've got some questions for you guys," said Ellen. "I know you lost a member but how was that?"
"It was hard cause Kevin was like a brother and knowing he wouldn't be on the next album was just weird but its what he wanted to do," said Brian.
"That’s great," said Ellen. "Now on to something more happier. I hear we got two sets of newlyweds on our hands."
They all laughed as Nick and AJ smiled "Yeah that’s true," said AJ. "I'm the newest of the newlyweds here but not to far behind me is Nick."
"Aww so when did you both get married?" asked Ellen.
"I got married in April," said Nick.
"And I was married back just a few weeks ago," said AJ.
“Wow so your basically just back from your honeymoon then,” replied Ellen.
“Yeah but its all good we had a great time,” remarked AJ.
“Where’d you go?” asked Ellen.
“We went up to a small town in Maine for a little over a week then we had to fly into New York last week to start the promo tour,” answered AJ.
“Sounds like a lot of fun,” replied Ellen.
They talked more about their new album and Ellen asked more questions and then cut to a commerical.
The boys soon performed 'I Want It That Way' and then the show was over. While leaving the studio fans stopped them to get pictures and autograph's with the boys and for the first time one of the fans wanted a picture with not only Nick but with Haylie too and AJ and Carrie. They all finished and it was already pushing 3:30 p.m. and Nick and Haylie had to be at the doctors at 4 so they had to head straight over there. They said goodbye and Haylie told Carrie she'd pick her up at 6.
They got into the mustang and headed out. Kenny Chesney was just coming on the radio as they drove off the lot and towards the doctors.
The music played as Kenny Chesney sang,
"'Cause it's the first long kiss on a second date.
Momma's all worried when you get home late
And droppin' the ring in the spaghetti plate,
'Cause your hands are shakin' so much.
And it's the way she looks with the rice in her hair.
Eating burnt suppers the whole first year,
And askin' for seconds to keep her from tearin' up.
Yeah, man, that's The Good Stuff."
As the song continued to play Nick said, "Baby I was just wondering if you wanted to go on tour while you were pregnant or just stay here?"
"Nick I'd love to go on tour," answered Haylie. "I'd get so bored at home. I'd have nothing to do and I loved going on tour last time."
"Ok great cause I'd miss you way too much," said Nick.
"Just baby once I get to be about 8 months along I don't think I can fly anywhere and we might wanna be close to one of the homes so we can have the baby," said Haylie.
"Yeah your right," said Nick. "Where are we having this baby cause we've got houses in LA, Checotah, and you said something about buying one in Tampa."
"Well I don't know yet but I was thinking I don't want my baby born in LA," said Haylie. "Its just I want our baby to be different from all those movie star's kids."
"I know what you mean," said Nick. "Well pick a place later but right now lets just focus on the doctor appointment for today."
Haylie turned into the doctors office and turned into the parking space and turned off the car and got out and walked inside the doctors office.
Haylie and Nick walked up to the counter as the nurse came to the window. "Hi do you have an appointment today?" asked the nurse.
"Yes," said Haylie.
"You are?" asked the nurse.
"Haylie Carter," replied Haylie.
"Ok thanks I'll tell the doctor that your here," said the nurse.
"Thanks," said Haylie as her and Nick walked over and sat down.
"So what do you wanna do after we leave here?" asked Nick.
"Get food I know I'm eating later tonight at like 7 but just a burger or something from somewhere like McDonalds," answered Haylie.
"Ok I can do that," said Nick.
"Mrs. Haylie Carter," said the nurse.
"Right here," said Haylie as they got up and walked towards the nurse.
"Hi just follow me this way and I'll take you to the doctors office where she'll be meeting you," said the nurse.
"Thanks," said Nick as they walked into an office and the nurse left and shut the door.
Within a minute the doctor walked in and said, "Hi Haylie. This must be Mr. Carter I'm Dr. Watson."
"Hi I'm Nick," said Nick. "Nice to meet you."
"Well know that we know each other lets talk about the baby here," said Dr. Watson. "How have you been Haylie?"
"I've been great," said Haylie.
"Great now if you both follow me I'll take you to the room where we'll go look at the baby at," said Dr. Watson. They all left the office and went down the hall. They walked into a small room with a bed and a monitor and all this computer stuff.
"Ok you get into this Haylie and I'll be right back," said Dr. Watson.
"Ok thanks," said Haylie as she took the gown from the doctor.
When the door shut Haylie took off her shirt.
"Talk it all off," Nick whispered into Haylie's ear.
"Nick," said Haylie as she playfully smacked him. "Now help me tie the back of this." Haylie put on the gown and Nick tied the back. "Thanks babe."
"No prob," said Nick.
Then the doctor walked back in and said, "Ok kids lets see a baby today." The doctor lifted up Haylie's gown and clover the top of her jeans with a towel. She grabbed some gel and put it on her stomach and then grabbed something to see the baby with. Dr. Watson then turned on the screen and there was an image. They could see their baby there. Haylie started to cry as she saw her baby there on the screen. "Would you like to know if its a boy or a girl?"
"Yeah if you can," said Haylie as she looked over at Nick and held his hand.
"ok lets find out," said Dr. Watson as she looked into the screen. "Looks like were going to have a little girl Carter here."
Haylie looked at the screen then over at Nick who was smiling.
"Lets hear the heartbeat and see how she's doing," said Dr. Watson. She grabbed something that you could hear the heartbeat with and turned it on and you could hear the baby's heart. It was so perfect and Haylie started to cry again. "She seems to be doing great."
"That’s great to hear," said Haylie.
"Yes and lets just clean you up and then I'll get you your pictures and then you can be ready to go home," said Dr. Watson.
"Thanks," said Haylie as Dr. Watson cleaned her up and then left the room for Haylie to change. "Babe hand me my shirt please and untie this gown will ya?"
"Yeah," said Nick as he untied her gown and passed Haylie the shirt and she put it on.
"Thanks babe," said Haylie as she kissed Nick. The doctor then walked in with the pictures and handed them to Nick.
"Here's your baby's first pictures," said Dr. Watson. "If possible I'd like to see you back in a month."
"Well we go on tour really soon," said Nick.
"Well if you can't make it here I can set up something with a doctor in a city that your in," said Dr. Watson.
"Ok thanks," said Haylie. "Well try to fly back though to get here."
They then said goodbye and walked out and paid and then left. They got in the car and it was already 5 and Haylie had an hour till she had to pick up Carrie.
"I'm so hungry right now," said Haylie as they pulled out of the parking lot. "Lets go get a burger from McDonalds or something. I just need something to hold me over until 7."
"Ok then lets grab something," said Nick. "Do you wanna go anywhere else?"
"No cause I'm going out with the girls later," said Haylie.
"Ok," said Nick. "You wanna call your parents and tell them about the baby and then the guys or what?"
"How about you tell the guys and I'll tell the girls and my parents," answered Haylie.
"Ok I'll tell them when I see them," said Nick.
"Yummy McDonalds is right here," said Haylie as she turned into the McDonalds parking lot and drove up to the drive-thru.
"Hi welcome to McDonalds how may I help you," came from the speaker.
"Yes I'd like a double cheeseburger ketchup only and a large sweet tea," said Haylie. "Anything for you baby?"
"Yeah a double cheeseburger and large sweet tea too," answered Nick.
"And then another sweet tea and a double cheeseburger," said Haylie.
"Is that all?" said the voice on the other side of the speaker.
"Yes," said Haylie.
"Please pull forward for your total," said the voice. "$4.58 is your total."
"Here you go," said Haylie as she handed the young girl a $5 bill. The girl gave her back her change and then Haylie pulled up to the second window where they gave her the food and two drinks. Haylie checked her food then they were off. Haylie grabbed the double cheeseburger and ate it while she drove. As soon as they got home it was 5:30 p.m. and Haylie had to get dressed and run to get Carrie.
"Babe I don't know what time I'll be home so don't worry about me," said Haylie.
"Ok AJ's gonna come over later after Carrie leaves and we might go out and grab a bite to eat," said Nick.
"Well don't be too late cause I have a surprise for you when I get home," said Haylie.
"Well can't I have my surprise now?" asked Nick.
"No I told you when I get home you can get it," said Haylie. "But not now cause I gotta go. I love you baby." Haylie kissed Nick passionately and then a minute later she was out the door.
"I love you too," yelled Nick out the door as he closed it behind Haylie.
She drove to Carrie's and got out and walked up to the door and rang the doorbell. AJ came to the door and said, "Haylie come on in Carrie's still getting dress."
"Thanks I figured that," said Haylie. "So I hear you and Nick have a guys night planned."
"Yeah we do I'm gonna go over in like an hour or so," said AJ. "So where are ya'll going tonight?"
"Mr. Chows with Hilary and Haylie," answered Haylie.
"Oo," said AJ.
"Yeah," said Carrie. "I can't wait to go out tonight."
"Well then lets go we gotta be there by 7," said Haylie. "Bye AJ."
"Bye Haylie," said AJ. "Don't bring Carrie back too late."
"I won't," said Haylie.
"Love ya Carrie," said AJ as he kissed Carrie.
"Love ya too babe," said Carrie and then she was off with Haylie to go met up with the other girls.
They got into Haylie's car and were out of there.
"So what did ya'll do today after the show cause ya'll were out of there pretty quickly?" asked Carrie.
"Oh we just had a doctors appointment at 4 and it was 3:30 and we needed to get there," said Haylie.
"Oh and did you find out what your having?" asked Carrie.
"Yes but I'm not going to say until all the girls are here," said Haylie. "That means Haylie and Hilary and you."
"Ok fine don't tell me now," said Carrie. "Its not like I wasn't the one there with you when you found out you were pregnant."
"ok fine I'll tell you," said Haylie as she drove down the street. "We're having a little girl you happy."
"Aww a little girl aww," said Carrie
"Yeah I know," said Haylie. "Don't tell anyone. I wanna tell the girls tonight."
"Ok I won't," said Carrie as they parked and got out. "Now lets go find the girls."
They walked up to the entrance and Haylie looked at her phone to see what time it was. It was 7 p.m. on the noise and they looked around for the girls. As they stood there they heard from behind.
"Oh my gosh Haylie look at you," said Hilary Duff as Haylie turned around.
"Oh my gosh Hilary, Haylie how are you guys," said Haylie as she hugged them and then Carrie did.
"We're great how about ya'll?" said Haylie Duff.
"I'm great," said Carrie.
"The best I've ever been," said Haylie.
"That's great so any news about the little Carter on the way?" asked Hilary.
"Yeah but I'll tell you once were inside," said Haylie as the paparazzi took pictures of the girls walking into Mr. Chows.
"So how is Nick dealing with this?" asked Haylie Duff.
"He's great he loves the idea," said Haylie. "He's more excited I think then I am."
"Hi do you have reservations?" asked the host.
"Umm Hil did you put it under your name?" asked Carrie.
"No its under Haylie Duff," answered Hilary.
"Ok I found it," said the host. "Follow me this way." They followed the host to the table and sat down. And the host placed the menus in front of each girl. "Your waitress will be right with you."
"Thanks," said Hilary. "So spill now that were inside Haylie."
"Ok, ok," said Haylie. "So me and Nick went to the doctors today and found out were having a little girl."
"Oh my gosh," said Haylie Duff. "Congratulations."
"Yeah congratulations," said Hilary. "So have you gone shopping yet?"
"No I just have one cute pair of converse I found while I was buying shoes," answered Haylie. "I just had to buy them cause they were so cute and just like mine."
"Awww," said Hilary. "Now we so gotta go shopping. How about tomorrow we meet up around noon and go shopping?"
"Sounds fun," said Haylie. "I'll have to tell Nick cause he might have wanted to do something."
"Well if you can't go then we can do it whenever you can," said Hilary.
"Oh I'll be there tomorrow," said Haylie. "I think the guys have a meeting tomorrow for about 2 or 3 hours so I think I can go for a few."
"Great can't wait then," said Haylie Duff. "So any names yet picked out?"
"I haven't really thought hard on the names," answered Haylie.
"I know the baby's gonna have the cutest name," said Carrie. "Haylie won't let her kids have weird names like some people." They all laughed and ate and had a blast and when they were done they decided to go to the pier and go walk the pier. Hilary and Haylie Duff drove down there in their car with Carrie and Haylie following behind them.
They got there and got out of the car. "This is so pretty at night," said Haylie Duff.
"Yeah it is I've always loved it when Nick takes me down here," said Haylie.
"Its always pretty here," said Carrie. "How about going on the ferris wheel before we leave?"
"That sounds fun," said Hilary. "I'll get the tickets." Hilary walked over to the ticket booth and got the tickets and walked back. "Ok lets go ride it."
They walked down the pier to where the ferris wheel was and handed the tickets to the guy working the ride and got on. "This is gonna be so much fun," said Haylie.
"I know I love this ride," said Haylie Duff.
"Remember riding this in New York with the guys," said Carrie.
"Yeah I remember it," said Haylie. "And the time before that when it was just me and you before we met the guys."
"I've always wanted to ride it," said Hilary. "I'll have to next time I'm in New York." They soon finished the ride and got off and walked the pier and then walked back to the car.
"Well I gotta go cause I don't wanna be too late at getting home," said Haylie.
"Yeah I know you need your sleep," said Hilary.
"Yeah I need it before the baby comes," said Haylie.
"Well it was so great seeing you again and we'll see you tomorrow," said Carrie.
"Yeah it was fun we'll so have to have this much fun tomorrow," said Haylie Duff.
"Well be safe on the drive home," said Hilary.
"We will," said Haylie.
"And keep me updated on the baby," said Hilary.
"Oh we have pictures but Nick has them so I'll bring them tomorrow," said Haylie.
"Ok we can't wait to see them," said Haylie as they hugged and went their own ways as they got into their cars and drove off.
On the way home Haylie just started craving donuts so she pulled into a Krispy Kreme and got herself and Carrie a donut and a drink.
"Is AJ at my place still?" asked Haylie.
"I don't know let me call and ask," answered Carrie.
Carrie got out her phone and dial AJ's number.
AJ picked up," Hello."
"Baby where are you?" asked Carrie.
"Nick's playing a game why?" answered AJ.
"Oh cause I was wondering if Haylie had to drop me off at the house or if I could get a ride with my husband or you," said Carrie.
"Well I don't know would your husband mind if you got a ride we someone like me?" asked AJ joking.
"I don't know he might not like you," said Carrie.
"Well I'll talk to him about it," said AJ
"Ok you do that and well be right there," said Carrie.
"Ok I'll see you when you get here," said AJ. "Bye." AJ then hung up his cell phone and went back to his game he was losing.
"He's at your place still," said Carrie.
"Ok then we'll just go straight home then," said Haylie. They drove to Haylie and Nick's place and went inside and once there AJ got up and said bye and left with Carrie to leave Nick and Haylie home alone.
"So baby what do you wanna do since its only like 10 right now?" asked Nick.
"Well that surprise I told you about earlier well I'll give you a hint about it," said Haylie as she leaned up and pulled Nick close and kissed him passionately and stood there for like 5 minutes just kissing. They soon walked up the stairs into their room and shut the door.
The next week they were shopping at the store for food when they came to the check out lane.
“Nick pass me the People magazine,” said Haylie.
“Sure,” replied Nick as he passed the magazine.
“Lets see who’s in here today,” mumbled Haylie as she flipped through the pages.
As she was flipping through all the pages about Britney Spear, Brad Pitt, and other celebrities she came upon a picture of her with Hilary, Haylie, and Carrie hanging out the week before.
“Oh my gosh,” let out Haylie.
“What?” asked Nick as he turned around.
“I’m in the magazine with the girls from the other night at dinner,” answered Haylie.
“What’s it say?” asked Nick.
“Hilary Duff was seen out on the town last week without her new boyfriend and with her sister and two friends of hers,” read Haylie. “The friends being her ex Aaron Carter’s brother’s wife Haylie Carter and Nick Carter’s band mate AJ McLean’s wife Carrie McLean. They looked to be having a great time and were said to be talking about a baby the whole night. Rumors have been going around lately that Nick Carter and his wife Haylie were having a baby later this winter. A source close to the couple says they are very happy about the new addition to their new family. ‘They can’t wait to be parents’ said one source.” Haylie looked up at Nick. “I know we can’t keep it a secret forever but to have it come out in a magazine like that is different for me. I’m not used to being in magazines like that.”
“Well I hate being in those things because they never really ever say anything good about me or my family,” paused Nick. “Or even the people I date.”
“Well we were all over the place the week after we got married saying that I took you off the market,” replied Haylie as they paid for their groceries and went home.
“Well you did and I love you for it too,” said Nick. “You make me so happy and I love you no matter what.”
Chapter 17 -- Suprises on Tour by True_Beauty
A few months passed and the guys were already on tour with the new album and Haylie was on tour with the guys until mid December when they would take a break until late January when the baby would be born. Haylie was now 6 months along and loving it. She had already gotten the baby's room ready before they left for the tour. Tonight was a special night it was Haylie's 23rd birthday and it was October 7, and Nick had something planned out while they were performing.
Haylie was sitting on the side of the stage like she always did during the tour and watched as her husband acted like a fool and made all the girls go crazy. Well just as they got to about midway through the show Nick starts to talk.
"Hello Boston," said Nick as the crowd screamed then quitted down to hear what he was going to say. "Well today is someone close to me's birthday and their turning 23 today." Nick paused as he walked over to Haylie to bring her on stage as the guys brought out a cake. "My wife here Haylie has a birthday today and we'd like to wish you a happy birthday Backstreet style." Haylie got to the center of the stage then set on the stool there for her. The guys place a cake in front of her and sang happy birthday to her.
Then Haylie said as she blew out the candles, "Nick its not nice to tempt a pregnant women like this with a cake that looks this good."
"Sorry blame the guys they brought it out not me I got you out here," said Nick and the whole crowd laughed.
"Its ok I'll just have to take some of this cake and do this," said Haylie as she got off her stool and walked over to Brian and Howie and smashed cake into their faces and then over to AJ and did the same thing. Haylie save the best for last she too two hand and grabbed most of the cake and walked over to Nick.
Nick started to run away from his wife but Carrie caught him for her, "thanks Carrie," said Haylie as she smashed the cake into Nick's face and Nick took it and smashed it in her face and hair. Haylie then wiped her hand on Nick's shirt till there was no more cake on her hands.
"Thanks Carrie," said Nick.
"No prob," said Carrie.
"Meet me backstage after the show and you can make up for tempting a pregnant women," whispered Haylie into Nick's ear that didn't have an earpiece in it.
Nick smiled and whispered in Haylie's ear, "I'll differently make it up to you."
They then forgot about being on stage and started to kiss until they were interrupted by AJ saying, "excuse me but this is a family show."
Haylie and Nick broke apart and Nick said, "Sorry. Hey I need to run and change out of this cake be right back." They all ran backstage and changed and got washed up then came back on and did the rest of the concert.
When it was over just like Nick promised Haylie he met her backstage and they walked together to their bus. On the way there they were stopped by fans wanting his autograph and pictures with him. Haylie stood close to Nick and just smiled as he finished up. They soon walked off to the bus and into the backroom and locked the door. They knew that they were going to the next city tonight so they had to sleep on the road. Well everyone but Haylie and Nick did that. About 4 hours after they left the arena they were in New York City. It was already close to 5 so they just stayed on the bus and sleep.
Haylie and Nick were the last ones who woke up at almost noon. They had a sound check at 2 so they had to be woke up by a call from Howie who was wondering where they were.
They came out of the bus finally and met up with the others who were inside the venue just hanging out. "You both finally woke up," said Howie.
"Yeah we did but we didn't want to," said Nick. "I was nice and comfy until Haylie made me get up."
"Well it was getting late and I'm hungry," said Haylie. "I want something to eat. I want something like eggs and bacon and pancakes and a lot of syrup."
"Ok well just ask the cooks maybe they have some of that," said Nick. Haylie then walked over and asked if the cooks had some and they did and they would make it and bring it right out to Haylie. Nick just wanted toast, eggs, and bacon.
Haylie sat there with her food in front of her and poured the syrup all over her food. She ate every last bite too.
"Man Haylie how could you eat that it looked nasty," said AJ.
"Hey when your pregnant you eat weird things," said Leighanne as she walked into the room.
"Hey Leighanne," said Haylie.
"Hey so how are you?" asked Leighanne.
"Just fine," answered Haylie. "And full."
"Well you ate a lot of food," said Nick.
"Hey watch it I'm eating for two here," said Haylie.
"Yeah I know but that’s just a lot of food," said Nick.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah," said Haylie as she got up. "Now when is the sound check?"
"In about an hour or so," said Howie as he walked in.
"Thanks Howie," said Haylie. "Well I'm gonna grab Carrie and go down the street to go shopping for a few minutes and we'll be back in about an hour or so."
"You want me to come?" asked Nick.
"No you have to stay here just in case we don't get back before you have to start the sound check," said Haylie.
"Then at least take my bodyguard with you," said Nick.
"Ok fine I'll take him," said Haylie as she walked out of the room to go find Carrie.
Haylie walked down the hall to where the rest of the guys were and Carrie. Haylie walked into the room and saw Carrie and Brian seating there watching TV.
"Hey Carrie wanna go shopping for a few?" asked Haylie.
"Yeah sure let me just grab my purse and we can go," answered Carrie.
"Ok and I already told AJ cause he was in the room when I told Nick," said Haylie.
"Ok great," replied Carrie.
They grabbed Carrie's purse and got one of the bodyguards to come with them and they were off to go shopping. Their first stop was one of the cutest baby shops in New York City. They walked in and went straight to the little girls section.
"Haylie look at this you so gotta get this for her," said Carrie as she held up one of the cutest little dresses ever.
"Oh my gosh I love it," said Haylie. "Get it in like a size 9 months will ya so she can wear it later."
"Yeah sure," said Carrie as she grabbed a size 9 months.
They looked through the clothes and found so many they wanted they got them in all different sizes even the bodyguard was helping out. They soon checked out and went to the next store. They had half an hour till they had to be back and so they went to one last store. Another baby store was a block away and they went in there and got the cutest things too. Once they were finished there they headed back and made it back just 10 minutes before the guys had to go on.
Haylie walked over to Nick with bags in her hand.
"So what'd ya buy today baby?" asked Nick.
"Just a ton of more baby clothes for the baby," said Haylie.
"Well I don't think clothes will be a problem with this baby," said Nick. "I think she won't rewear the same outfit twice the way you shop."
"Yeah, yeah, yeah," said Haylie.
"Well I gotta go get ready sound check starts in about a minute if you wanna watch," said Nick.
"Ok babe," said Haylie as she kissed Nick and went to put the bags into the bus.
When she came back in she walked to the side of the stage and just stood with Carrie and Leighanne and Baylee watching the guys doing the sound check.
They were having a blast at the sound check and Baylee was taking over like always.
It was now December and the tour was going great and they had 5 shows left before they went on break. They were in Hershey, PA tonight and then would head to Maine the next night.
Haylie was asleep on the bus taking a nap when Nick walked onto the bus and yelled, "Babe you up."
Haylie could hear him walk towards the backroom where she was asleep on the bed. Haylie got up and said, "back here."
"Hey babe," said Nick as he sat on the bed and kissed Haylie. "How are you?"
"Good I was just so tired," said Haylie. "I had to take a nap."
"Well we're about to start the sound check if you wanna come and watch it with the others," said Nick as he stood up.
"Yeah I'll be there just let me brush my hair and make sure I look good and I'll be right there," said Haylie as she stood up and kissed Nick.
"I'll be waiting for you then," said Nick as he walked off the bus and went into the arena.
Haylie brushed her hair then touched up her make-up and walked out the bus and into the arena where she could hear music playing. Haylie followed the music to the stage and there she saw Nick messing around with Baylee and making him laugh. Haylie stood there as she watched them and smiled.
Carrie saw her and walked up to Haylie and said, "Hey you finally woke up."
"Yeah Nick woke me up and told me that they were starting the sound check," replied Haylie.
"Yeah I was wondering when you'd be up," said Carrie.
"I was just so tired I guess that’s what happens when your 8 months pregnant," said Haylie.
The sound check was going by smoothly and everyone was having fun. The crowd really loved it and started asking questions. The sound check was almost over when Haylie and Carrie were standing there listening to the guys sing 'I Still...' when Haylie felt something weird and grabbed her stomach.
"Carrie," said Haylie as she grabbed Carrie's arm tightly.
Carrie quickly looked at Haylie and said, "Haylie what's the matter?"
"I don't know the baby," said Haylie.
"Oh my gosh Haylie it can't be," said Carrie as she panicked. Carrie didn't know what to do she was freaking out.
Nick was on the stage just having fun and laughing when he heard Haylie on the side of the stage yell, "Nick." Nick turned to see Haylie holding her stomach and closing her eyes tightly. Nick stopped what he was doing and ran over to Haylie.
"Babe what's wrong?" asked Nick.
"I don't know she just out of nowhere grabbed her stomach and started grabbing my arm," said Carrie.
"Lets get her to the hospital," said Nick as he picked up his wife and walked as fast as he could to back of the arena. Nick looked around and found the exit where he walked. Once there Nick and Carrie looked around and didn't know what to do.
"Nick why don't I go see if someone inside has a car we can barrow," said Carrie.
"Ok but hurry," said Nick.
Carrie ran back inside and was going crazy while the rest of the guys started to run towards her.
"Where are they?" asked Brian.
"Outside but we need a car," said Carrie. "There's no way to get to the hospital without a car."
"Well where are we gonna find that," said AJ.
"I don't know," said Carrie. "Maybe someone here will let us take their car."
Meanwhile they were looking for a car Nick and Haylie were outside and Nick was still holding Haylie.
"Baby it hurts I don't know what's going on," said Haylie.
"I know but we're trying to get a car or something to get you there," said Nick. Just then he thought of something he turned around and walked towards the buses and took Haylie into theirs. Nick placed Haylie on the couch and ran inside the arena. "You guys come on she can't wait any longer we gotta get to the hospital we need my bus driver were taking the bus."
"Ok Howie go get the bus driver and meet us at Nick's bus and Leighanne will you get Carrie," said AJ.
"Yeah sure," said Howie as he ran off to get the driver and Leighanne went to find Carrie.
"Carrie," yelled Leighanne as she saw her running down the hall.
Carrie stopped and turned around and said, "Yeah."
"We're taking the bus come on," said Leighanne.
"Ok," yelled Carrie as she ran towards Leighanne.
Howie found the bus driver and they all ran outside and into the bus. They then left the arena in the middle of the sound check without telling Johnny where they were all off to. Howie decided he'd call and tell him and so he did. They then arrived about 15 minutes later at the hospital and everyone got off after Nick and Haylie got off.
They walked into the emergency room and Haylie walked up to the counter with Nick.
"Hi may I help you," said the nurse.
"Yes I think I'm having my baby," said Haylie calmly.
The nurse rush around and grabbed a wheel chair and sat her down and said, "Ok ma'am lets get you into a room right away. And sir you can fill out this paper work." "Ok thanks," said Nick as he took the paperwork and walked behind the nurse and Haylie. The guys watched them go down the hall and into a room and then the guys found a seat in the waiting room and just waited to hear what was going on.
Nick finished filling out the paperwork and handed it to the nurse as she hooked up his wife to the monitors.
"Thank you," said the nurse. "Ok so Mrs." the nurse paused as she looked at the paperwork. "Mrs. Carter your only 8 months along right?"
"Yes ma'am," said Haylie. Just then a sharp pain hit her side and Haylie screamed.
"Well it looks like your baby wants to come early," said the nurse.
"What?" said Nick shocked.
"Yes sir," said the nurse. "It looks her like your wife is in labor and will have the baby within a few hours." Just then another pain hit Haylie and she screamed again.
"Contractions are closer then I thought let me get the doctor and might have a baby within the next hour," said the nurse as she left the room to get the doctor.
"Nick I'm scared," said Haylie. "Why is this happening to me. She shouldn't be coming now we're not even ready here on the road."
"Baby its ok," said Nick. "She'll be fine. I'm gonna run and tell the others will you be ok?"
"Yeah but can you send Carrie in," said Haylie.
"Yeah I'll send her in," said Nick as he walked out of the room and into the waiting room.
As Nick walked in everyone got up and walked over to Nick.
"Carrie she wants you in there right now," said Nick. "She's the 4th room on the right just walk on in."
"Ok thanks," said Carrie as she walked out the waiting room.
Nick walked over and sat down and began to cry.
"What's wrong Nick," asked Howie.
"This shouldn't be happening," said Nick.
"What shouldn't be happening," asked Brian as he sat down next to Nick.
"The baby they say she'll be born in about an hour," said Nick. "She's only 8 months pregnant. Why?"
"She'll be fine Nick," said Leighanne. "Everything is going to be ok. You just need to be strong and be there for your wife."
"Yeah she's right," said AJ. "You gotta go back in there and be strong."
"Thanks guys," said Nick as he wiped his eyes and got up and hugged them. "We should have a baby within the next hour the nurse told us."
"Great we can't wait to see her," said Leighanne. "Now get back to your wife she needs you and I know this cause I was once in her place not to long ago."
"Thanks Leighanne," said Nick as he walked out of the waiting room and into the room where Haylie and Carrie were.
"Hey Nick," said Carrie.
"Hey Carrie," said Nick. "So did the doctor say anything?"
"Yeah that I was almost ready to have this baby," said Haylie.
"You know baby we never even picked out names," said Nick.
"Yeah I know we kinda need to do that," said Haylie. "Lets see," Haylie paused as she had a contraction. "Something cute."
"Yeah but what goes good with Carter?" asked Nick.
"I've got it," said Haylie as a contraction hit. "Ava Riley Carter."
"I love it," said Carrie.
"Me too," said Nick.
"Ok then that’s going," Haylie paused as a contraction came. "To be her name."
The nurse then walked in with the doctor again to check Haylie.
"It looks like we're gonna have a baby really soon cause your ready to start pushing once we get setup," said the doctor.
They got ready and within the next 30 minutes they had a baby girl. The nurses checked her out and she was fine. They brought the baby back into the room with Haylie and Nick.
"Do we have a name for this cute little girl?" asked the nurse.
"Yes," said Haylie. "Her name is Ava Riley Carter."
"That’s so cute I'll go and write up the birth certificate," said the nurse as she hand Nick Ava and walked out the room.
"Baby look at how pretty she is," said Nick. "I can't believe it she's so tiny."
"I know," said Haylie. "I'm so happy there's nothing wrong with her even thought she's born early."
"Yeah me too," Nick bent down and kissed Haylie as he held Ava.
"Nick," said Haylie.
"Yeah," answered Nick.
"Don't you have a concert tonight?" asked Haylie.
"We canceled it and will reschedule it for January when we don't have any shows," answered Nick.
"Babe you didn't have to cancel the show for me," said Haylie.
"I did cause this is important to me," said Nick. "You'll always be more important to me than any show I ever do."
"Aww babe that's so sweet," said Haylie. "I love you."
"I love you too," said Nick as he leaned down and kissed Haylie again. "Is it ok for me to go out and show the guys Ava?"
"Yeah I bet they'll love seeing her," said Haylie. "Go show them I'll be right here waiting just relaxing."
"Ok I'll be right back with Ava," said Nick as he walked out the room and down the hall to the waiting room. "Hey ya'll."
"Hey" said everyone as they got up and walked over to Nick.
"Aww Nick she's beautiful," said Leighanne. "What's her name?"
"Ava Riley," answered Nick.
"That's such a cute name," said AJ.
"Yeah Haylie came up with it before she had her," said Nick.
"Can we hold her?" asked Brian.
"Yeah sure," answered Nick as he let Brian hold Ava.
"She's so tiny," said Howie.
"Yeah I know that's what I said too," said Nick.
"Can we see Haylie?" asked Leighanne.
"She's resting right now but you can go on in if you want," said Nick.
"I'll just let her rest," said Leighanne. "We kinda got to get going soon since we'll be here for a few days until she gets out of the hospital."
"Yeah we kinda gotta find a place to stay," said Howie.
"Yeah I know but I think I'll stay here with Haylie until we leave," said Nick.
"Well were gonna get going and let you and Haylie have Ava all to yourself," said AJ as Brian handed Ava back to Nick.
"Anyone else wanna hold her?" asked Nick.
"Can I," said Leighanne as Nick passed Ava to her.
"Yeah," said Nick. "So did anyone call Johnny?"
"Yeah Howie did," said Brian. "Johnny said that he'd tell everyone the show would be canceled and we'd reschedule."
"Great thanks Howie," said Nick.
"No prob," replied Howie.
"Leighanne you wanna walk Ava back with me?" asked Nick.
"Yeah sure," answered Leighanne. "I'll be right back guys then we can go."
"Ok we'll wait for you," said Carrie.
Leighanne, Ava, and Nick walked back to the room and walked in to find Haylie asleep. Leighanne placed Ava in her bed and gave Nick a hug. "Congratulations Nick. We're all proud of you."
"Thanks Leighanne that means a lot to me," said Nick as he hugged Leighanne and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
"If you need anything or have any questions me and Brian are here for you and don't hesitate to call," said Leighanne.
"Thanks I'll probably take you up on the offer," said Nick as they both laughed.
"Well I gotta go cause Baylee's probably wondering where me and Brian are," said Leighanne as she hugged Nick again.
"Yeah well we'll see you all later then," said Nick as Leighanne left the room.
Nick then walked over to the bed and kissed Haylie on the forehead and walked over to Ava. He bent down to Ava and kissed her on the forehead too and walked over to the pull out couch and grabbed a blanket and fall asleep until Ava woke him and Haylie up again a few hours later for a feeding and changing.
A few days later Haylie and Ava were able to go home finally. Everyone was meeting them at the hotel they were staying at. Nick had bought another car seat since theirs was in LA. They called a cab and as they came out the hospital with the baby covered so no one could see her the press was there taking pictures of them. Nick took Ava out to the cab in her car seat and put her in and buckled her up. Haylie and Nick got in and were off and leaving the press behind them. Once at the hotel fans were outside waiting for Nick and Haylie to arrive with Ava. They got out and got inside without anyone seeing Ava. Fans of course yelled congratulations to them as they walked into the hotel and Nick and Haylie just smiled and said, 'thank you.'
They walked into the ballroom where they were to meet the rest of the guys. As they walked into the ballroom everyone yelled out, "SUPRISE!"
Nick and Haylie jumped as they heard everyone yell and then they hugged everyone one by one. They had a small party that night and talked about where they were off to the next day.
The next morning they were all off to Chicago to go to one of the last two shows before the break. They got onto the bus and placed Haylie in a crib they bought for her while on tour. Ava would be up every four hours for a feeding and changing so Nick and Haylie took turns taking car of Ava. The concert they were on their way to was the next day and they were staying in town. As they arrived in Chicago they got off the bus and walked into the hotel without the fans again seeing Ava. They spent that evening inside and just ordered from the hotel when they were hungry.
The next day was the first show and sound check since Ava was born 5 days ago. It was now December 20th and everyone was getting ready for the sound check. Haylie even brought Ava along to see if her dad's voice would put her to sleep. The sound check started around 2 and Haylie was there on the side of the stage with Ava and the other girls. Haylie was rocking Ava back and forth to sleep with the music. Nick would look over every now and then and would smile seeing Ava and Haylie there watching him. Once the sound check was over Nick walked over and picked up Ava and held her close and leaned in and kissed Haylie.
"So what do you wanna do now?" asked Nick.
"How about just relaxing backstage and doing nothing or maybe grabbing a bite to eat here," replied Haylie.
"Yeah that sounds great," said Nick. "You know I can't believe I once was the type that just wanted to party all the time and now look at me I want to stay in with my wife and daughter."
"Yeah I know," said Haylie. "Marriage and having a baby can change people."
"I guess so," said Nick as he kissed Haylie.
Chapter 18 -- Daddy's Little Girl by True_Beauty
Months passed and the tour was now over and Ava was now 9 months old. Everyday Nick would come home after being in the studio with the guys and would go straight to Ava and play with her. He loved spending time with Ava that was his world. Haylie just loved to see them together. Ava was daddy's little girl.
One day when Nick came home he walked in and instead of going straight to Ava he went to Haylie and said, "baby get dress cause we're going out tonight with Carrie and AJ they wanna tell us something."
"Oh really what?" asked Haylie.
"I don't know," answered Nick. "But I'll take Ava and get her dress while you get dress. We're going somewhere casual."
"Ok here's Ava let me go get dressed," said Haylie as she passed off Ava. "Oh and I got a babysitter for us on Friday. Brian and Leighanne said they'd watch her for us so we could have a night off."
"Great I can't wait," said Nick as he walked into Ava's room and pulled out a cute outfit for her to wear. Nick put on a really cute top with a cute pair of pants and the converse that Haylie had bought right after she found out she was pregnant. Ava looked so cute in her outfit. Haylie walked into the room when she was done getting dressed. Haylie could hear Nick talking to Ava down the hall and smiled as she walked in.
"Hey baby you ready to go?" asked Haylie.
"Yeah I think we are ready lets go," said Nick as Haylie picked up Ava and walked down the stairs and out into the car and placed Ava in her car seat and got in the back next to her as Nick got into the driver seat and then they were off.
Once there they got out and Nick got Ava out of her car seat and walked with Haylie to the restaurant. The paparazzi was taking so many pictures of them as they walked inside. Haylie couldn't help but smile because of how cute Nick and Ava were together. Once inside they saw AJ and Carrie sitting down waiting for them and walked over.
"Hey girl," said Carrie.
"Hey," said Haylie. "How are you?"
"Great," said Carrie. "What about you?"
"Tired," said Haylie. "I'm non-stop moving with her."
"I bet she looks like a handful," said AJ.
"Hey AJ," said Haylie as they hugged.
"You look great," said AJ.
"Thanks," replied Haylie.
"Hey watch it she's mine," said Nick as they all laughed.
"Hey I've got my own so don't worry," said AJ.
"Good," said Nick as they laughed again.
They all sat down and put Ava in a high chair in-between Haylie and Nick. They order their food and then sat there and talked.
"Ok so why did you drag us out tonight?" asked Haylie.
"Well we have some great news," said Carrie.
"What?" said Haylie. "Let me guess you've won a million dollars." They all laughed.
"No but I think we already have that," said AJ.
"Ok so what's the good news," said Nick.
Carrie looked at AJ and smiled then turned to Haylie and Nick and said, "we're gonna have a baby."
"Oh my gosh Carrie," said Haylie as she got up and walked over to Carrie and gave her a big hug. "Congratulations."
"Thanks," said Carrie.
They sat there and talk the rest of the night about the baby and about Ava and then went home and straight to bed for all of them.
Friday finally came and Haylie was so happy. Haylie and Nick needed a night together just the two of them. They hadn't had a night together without Ava since she was born. Brian and Leighanne picked Ava up around 5 and were keeping her until whenever they picked her up the next day. Nick loved the idea of having his wife all to himself. No baby crying and needing their attention that night.
"Hey babe so what's for dinner?" asked Nick as he walked up to Haylie and kissed her on the neck.
"I don't know," answered Haylie as she smiled and turned around to kiss Nick. "How about we just order in or something."
"Sounds great to me," said Nick as they kissed more.
"I'll call for Chinese," said Haylie. "Is that good with you?"
"Yeah that's great with me," said Nick.
Haylie called and ordered Chinese and then went into the living room and watched TV until food came. Once it came her and Nick ate dinner and then went back into the living room to watch more TV. In the middle of watching a show on TNT Haylie got up and walked towards their bedroom.
"We're are you going?" asked Nick.
"You'll see," said Haylie as she went into the bedroom and closed the door behind her. A few minutes she came back out wearing a robe. Nick got up and walked towards Haylie and started kissing her. They walked kissing into the bedroom and Nick kicked the door closed with his foot behind him.
The next morning they woke up in each others arms. Haylie looked at Nick as he was looking at her and Nick leaned in and kissed Haylie. Haylie rolled on top of Nick and threw the covers over them.
A few hours later Haylie was in the kitchen making lunch for them.
"Nick so when do you wanna go pick Ava up?" asked Haylie. "I'm missing my baby."
"We can go get her whenever you want to," replied Nick.
"Ok then lets go after lunch cause I need my girl," said Haylie.
"Ok," said Nick as they ate lunch.
They arrived at Brian and Leighanne's at 4 to pick up Ava and once there Haylie got out of the car and ran to the house and rang the doorbell.
"Hello," said Leighanne.
"Hey," said Haylie.
"Come on in Brian's just playing with Ava and Baylee," said Leighanne as Nick walked up next to Haylie. "Hey Nick."
"Hey Leighanne how are you?" asked Nick.
"Great yourself?" asked Leighanne.
"Good," said Nick. "I just think Haylie wants Ava really bad. Its hard being away from Ava for her."
"Yeah I know I was that way with Baylee the first time I left him somewhere overnight," said Leighanne as she closed the door behind Nick and walked into where Brian was.
"Hey guys," said Brian. "How are you guys?"
"Great just came by to pick up Ava," said Haylie.
"Aww you mean she can't stay over again," said Brian.
"No unfortunately her mom wants her back because she misses her so deeply," said Haylie.
"Oh ok," said Brian with a sad look on his face.
"Aww well how about this you can baby-sit again in two weeks," said Haylie.
"Great we'll do it," said Brian.
"Great then I can finally take Haylie out of the house this time," said Nick as they all laughed.
"Well we had a blast with Ava," said Leighanne. "We took her out this afternoon with us and got ice cream."
"Oh she loves ice cream," said Haylie. "I give her some at least once a week."
"We even had some fans and paparazzi stop and ask if she was our daughter," said Leighanne. "But we just told them we were babysitting and spending a day having fun. They love Ava so much I think she'll be as popular or more with everyone then the guys. Just look at Baylee she'll be the same way watch out."
"Yeah I know she's already a ham when it comes to taking pictures," said Nick.
"Hey well wait until she's old enough to date," said Leighanne. "Your going to have to protect her from all those guys cause she's gonna be a looker."
"Yeah I know what you mean with a dad like him," said Haylie as she looked at Nick. "Man Nick your going to have to stay in shape to whoop those guys butts."
They all laughed as Nick said, "hey I don't want her looking like me I want her looking like Haylie."
"Haylie I would take Ava looking like you over looking like Nick," said Brian. "But if you had a boy then you can go with Nick's looks." They all laughed and continued to make fun of Nick's looks.
"Well we gotta get going I gotta get started with dinner," said Haylie. "Thanks again for watching her she'll probably love spending more time with ya'll in two weeks."
"Your so welcome we had such a fun time," said Leighanne as she hugged Haylie and walked them to the door.
"So we'll see you later," said Haylie.
"Yeah we'll see you later," said Nick.
"Bye," said Haylie.
"Bye," said Brian. "Can't wait to baby-sit again."
"I bet," said Haylie as Nick put Ava in the car and put her in her seat and buckled her in. Haylie got in the passenger seat and Nick got into the drivers seat and they drove off to their house.
A couple days later Nick, Haylie, and Ava were just spending a day home together like they loved to do. Ava was now starting to try to crawl and loved to move around in her walker and kept chasing Nick with it. Nick and Ava had a blast together all the time.
AJ and Carrie were in Checotah that day. They where there to tell Carrie's family about the baby and then off to Florida. When they arrived at Carrie's old apartment they went in and went straight to the bed room and fell asleep. It was 1 in the morning when they got their and because Carrie was pregnant she was more then tired.
The next morning they woke up and went out for breakfast. Carrie couldn't wait to see her parents she had called them up during breakfast to tell them they were in town. They went to Carrie's parents home after breakfast and told Carrie's parents about the baby. Carrie's mom Jenny loved the idea she was going to finally have herself a grandchild. Carrie's dad Tom wasn't as excited but he was happy for his baby girl. Once they told them they were off to Orlando to meet up with AJ's mom to tell her the great news. She was so excited just like Carrie's mom was. Once they finished telling their parents they flew back to LA so the guys could get back into the studio.
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Chapter 19 -- Not Agian This Soon by True_Beauty
A few weeks later Carrie was at Haylie's house one day while the guys were in the studio. Haylie had gotten Leighanne to watch Ava while her and Carrie did some things together.
"Haylie," said Carrie. "You ok in there?"
"I don't know," said Haylie as she walked out. "I only can remember being this sick when I had morning sickness." Haylie and Carrie looked at each other.
"Could it?" said Carrie.
"Oh my gosh," said Haylie. "Could I be pregnant again?"
"Oh my gosh Haylie," said Carrie. "Do you have any test around?"
"Yeah I have some left over from Ava lets go see," replied Haylie as they walked into the master bathroom.
"Ok you do what it says and I'll wait for you in your room," said Carrie.
"Ok be right out," replied Haylie. A few minutes later Haylie walks out and sits on the bed.
"So?" asked Carrie.
"I don't know I left it in the bathroom," answered Haylie. "Man this is like watching 'Gene Simmon's Family Jewels' where Shannon thought she was pregnant."
"Yeah I know," said Carrie. "lets go check it out and see what it says." They walked into the bathroom and walked to the sink.
"Here goes nothing," said Haylie as they looked down.
"Oh my gosh Haylie your pregnant," yelled Carrie.
"Oh my gosh," said Haylie shocked. "I can't believe this."
"Here you want a second opinion lets go see your doctor today before the guys get home," said Carrie as she grabbed her cell phone and dialed the doctor's number.
"Hi yes this is Mrs. Carrie McLean calling on behalf of Mrs. Haylie Carter I'd like to book the soonest appointment for today," said Carrie into the phone. "Thank you we'll be there in a few then. Thanks." Carrie then hung up the phone. "Its all seat get dressed cause we gotta be there in 30 minutes."
"You didn't have to do this I could have just told Nick and we could have just gone together," said Haylie a little scared.
"Nonsense your going cause you need to know," said Carrie. "Do you really need to get Nick's hopes up and you not be pregnant?"
"No I guess your right lets go," answered Haylie as she threw on a pair of jeans and a cute shirt and they left.
They got to the doctors and went inside and Haylie had test done and then the doctor came in.
"Hi Mrs. Carter," said Dr. Watson. "I have the results."
"Yes," said Haylie as she looked at the doctor.
"You are indeed pregnant," said Dr. Watson.
"How far along Doctor?" asked Haylie.
"Almost a month," said Dr. Watson.
"Thank you Doctor," said Haylie. They spoke for a few with Dr. Watson and then went and paid then left.
While in the car Haylie turned to Carrie who was driving and said, "I so can't believe I'm pregnant again. I'm like Britney Spears here having two kids back to back. Wow."
"Your not like Britney," said Carrie. "She has a failing marriage and you don't you love Nick and he loves you more then anything. You are the most loving family in America. I'm so happy for you."
"Well I'm happy for you too," said Haylie. "Can you believe this were both gonna have baby's together. Nick and AJ are gonna have their hands so full with us."
Carrie dropped Haylie off so she could go home and see AJ and leave Nick and Haylie to be. Leighanne still had Ava when Haylie walked into the house.
"Baby you here?" yelled Haylie as she walked into the bedroom.
"Yeah I'm right here," answered Nick as he walked out the bathroom and grabbed Haylie. "So how was your day?"
"Good yours?" asked Haylie.
"Good but nothing more then normal," replied Nick.
"Well baby I've got something to tell you," said Haylie.
"Ok go ahead," said Nick.
"We're gonna have another baby this summer," said Haylie.
"We are?" asked Nick shocked.
"Yeah baby we are," answered Haylie. "I'm shocked too, but were gonna have a baby about the same time as AJ and Carrie."
"Wow that's great our kids will be great friends," said Nick. "I so love you Haylie. I can't believe within a year after having Ava we're gonna have another little baby."
"Yeah I know," said Haylie. "I wanna call my mom this time since you have so much work and when you get time off we'll go back home so my mom can see Ava."
"Ok baby," said Nick as he kissed Haylie.
"So when's your next break?," asked Haylie.
"In a few weeks for Thanksgiving," answered Nick.
"Great we gotta go back home then cause I wanna show off my baby," said Haylie as she kissed Nick and walked towards the kitchen. "So I need to go get Ava from Leighanne's wanna go with me?"
"Sure I'd love to go," answered Nick. "You wanna go now?"
"Let me get a drink cause I'm thirsty," replied Haylie as she grabbed a water out of the fridge.
"So we gotta pick names way before the 7th month cause we were so unprepared for Ava," said Nick. "We gotta be prepared no matter where we are for this other baby."
"Ok baby but right now lets just go pick up the baby we have now," said Haylie as she grabbed her keys and pulled Nick towards the door.
"Ok, ok baby were going," said Nick as they got into the car and went to get Ava.
"So baby are we gonna be on tour again while I'm pregnant?" asked Haylie.
"I don't know but probably since we'll have a new CD out this year," answered Nick.
"We'll I'll be there and Ava too just to be with you," said Haylie. "I love you so much and don't want to be without you."
"Aww babe," said Nick as he looked at Haylie. "I love you too. I don't wanna go on tour ever without you."
They soon got to Leighanne and Brian's and got out of the car and walked towards the house and knocked on the door. Brian came to the door and opened it and let them in.
"Hey guys," said Brian as he gave Haylie a hug and shut the door behind Nick.
"Hey," said Haylie as she walked over to Leighanne who was holding Ava. "So how was she?"
"She was a perfect angel," said Leighanne.
"Great I hope she'll stay this way," said Haylie sitting down with Ava in her arms.
"So how are you feeling now?" asked Leighanne. "I know you weren't feeling good when I picked Ava up."
"I'm great now but Carrie made me go to the doctors," answered Haylie as Leighanne sat down next to her and the guys went into the kitchen.
"So did they say you had something at all?" asked Leighanne.
"Yeah I kinda have something," answered Haylie.
"Oh what is it?" asked Leighanne. "Is it bad?"
"No its not bad at all its actually really good news," said Haylie. "I'm pregnant again."
"Oh my gosh girl you are?" said Leighanne. "Congratulations again. Man you and Carrie both pregnant at the same time. Wow. Your gonna give AJ and Nick so much heck."
"Yeah I know but Nick knows how to deal with it he already did once," replied Haylie.
"Yeah that’s true and they got all the other guys there for them if they need them at anytime," said Leighanne.
"Yep that’s for sure," said Haylie. "Nick loves the idea of having another baby. I hope its a little boy cause then he could look just like Nick that would be so cute."
"Aww that would be adorable," said Leighanne. "I guess we'll just have to wait and see."
Meanwhile Leighanne and Haylie were talking in the living room with Ava, Nick and Brian were in the kitchen grabbing Ava's stuff.
"So do you know if we're going on tour this summer or not?" asked Nick.
"I don't know but AJ will probably have us block out some months during the summer for Carrie and all cause I know they'll wanna be home when the baby's born," answered Brian. "Why do you ask?"
"Oh nothing just Haylie wanted to know cause she wanted to go on tour with Ava and all and being pregnant she didn't know if we would have the time off when she has the baby," said Nick like it wasn't a surprise to him that Haylie was having a baby.
"Oh ok well bring Haylie and Ava along," said Brian. "Wait what did you just say?" Brian finally caught on about what Nick had just said. "Did you just say she is pregnant again?"
"Yeah she is," said Nick. "Isn't that amazing AJ and Carrie's baby is due around the same time as ours too."
"Wow man you two don't waste anytime," said Brian as Leighanne and Haylie walked in the kitchen with Ava.
"Hey I heard that," said Haylie. "Your the one who baby-sat for us and told us to have a night home alone weren't you?"
"Sorry," said Brian. "I didn't mean it like that its just that Ava's not even a year old."
"Hey I don't care like me and Carrie said earlier, I'm like Britney Spears having baby after baby," said Haylie. "But without the messy divorce." They all laughed and talked about the tour and Carrie and Haylie both having babies around the same time.
A few weeks later it was a two days before Thanksgiving and Haylie, Nick, Ava, AJ, and Carrie were all flying back to Checotah. They were going to have both families together at Nick and Haylie's house. AJ and Carrie wanted to sell the apartment once they got back and get themselves a home out there too just like Nick and Haylie's.
Haylie and Nick were at home with Ava getting ready to meet up with AJ and Carrie at the airport.
"Babe you about ready?" asked Nick.
"Yeah just getting my bag and Ava's bag too," answered Haylie. "Be right there."
"Ok," said Nick as he grabbed Ava.
"Here let me take Ava and you can put all the stuff in the car," said Haylie as she walked up to Nick.
"Ok," said Nick. "You can get the car started and put Ava in her seat then." They walked outside and Nick put the stuff in the trunk and Haylie started the car with Ava in her arms. Once the car was started Nick walked and opened the door for Haylie and then they kissed then Haylie put Ava in her car seat. Nick walked in the house and grabbed more bags and then stuck them in the trunk.
"Babe you got all the bags?" asked Haylie as she walked to the back of the SUV and looked in the trunk.
"Yeah I got all the bags that were in the room that you had brought for me to grab," answered Nick as he shut the trunk.
"Ok," said Haylie. "If we forgot anything we can just buy it when we get there."
"Ok," said Nick as he leaned down and kissed Haylie and wrapped her in his arms. "I love you."
"I love you too," said Haylie as they broke from each other and got in the SUV. "Now we're off to Checotah."
"Yep," said Nick as they drove off to the airport. "So does anyone in the family know about the new baby?"
"No I haven't called them cause I wanted to wait and tell them at Thanksgiving," answered Haylie.
"Ok," said Nick. "But at least they know about Ava."
"Yeah," said Haylie. "Oh and we got family coming from all over. They always come from all over America it seems like so be prepared for a huge family."
"Ok that’s cool," said Nick. "Do they all know that your married?"
"Yes but not all of them know who I married since they didn't come to the wedding," said Haylie. "Some couldn't make it cause of how far away they are. But they make it twice a year for Thanksgiving and Christmas."
"Ok it'll be fun meeting new family," said Nick as he parked the SUV and got out. "Ok now lets get going and meet up with AJ and Carrie if their here."
"Ok," said Haylie. "Let me grab a cart and you grab the stroller and get Ava out ok."
"Sure thing," said Nick as he popped open the trunk and got the stroller out and opened it. "You ready to get out Ava and go to Checotah." Nick unbuckled Ava and grabbed her out and put her in the stroller.
"Babe don't forget we need the car seat for Checotah too," said Haylie as she walked back with a cart. "Now lets put our stuff on here and get going."
Just then Nick's phone started to ring and Nick answered it, "Hello. Hey AJ where are ya'll. Ok well we just got here too we're on the 3rd level over by the elevator and there’s a spot next to us if you hurry up. Ok see ya in a few."
"So are they almost here?" asked Haylie.
"Yeah there at level 2 right now," answered Nick. "I actually see them right now."
AJ and Carrie parked right next to Haylie and Nick and got out.
"Hey ya'll," said Carrie.
"Hey," said Haylie. "Why don't you guys just throw your stuff on here and one of the guys can push it for us."
"Ok thanks," said Carrie. "So did you just get here?"
"Yeah pretty much," said Nick. "We've been here long enough to get Ava out of the car seat and get the cart."
"Cool," said AJ. "Well lets hurry up and get going."
They placed all their stuff on the cart and locked up their SUV's and walked to the elevator and got on. Once on the floor to check in and get their bags tagged they got off the elevator.
"So this will be the first time we're both back home since my wedding," said Carrie.
"Oh my gosh it will be," said Haylie as she pushed Ava in her stroller and Nick wrapped his arm around Haylie's waist. "I so can't wait to get home. I love it there."
"Yeah me too," said Carrie. "We're gonna sell the apartment when we get there cause we want a place like yours with a lot of land."
"That apartment is just to small to raise and baby in," said AJ.
"Yeah I know that's why we moved into the house," said Nick. "Now each baby can have their own room."
"Yeah that's so true," said Carrie.
"So did you pick where you want to have the baby?" asked Haylie.
"Yeah I think I have I just hope that we can," said Carrie.
"Where?" asked Haylie.
"Checotah," answered Carrie. "We have an appointment with the doctor's there just to talk to them about having a baby there and living in LA."
"That's cool," said Haylie. "Maybe I should go too and talk to them cause I wanna have the baby back there too."
"Hey baby do you think you can not say much about the baby since the paparazzi is all around," whispered Nick into Haylie's ear. "They love to write stuff on any celeb when they have news like this."
"Yeah sure baby we'll just talk about what we're gonna do for food this year," said Haylie. "Cause we do gotta make something. My daddy and Carrie's daddy are gonna make the turkey's."
"Great cause I've never made a turkey like that," said Nick.
"Well they'll have to teach you then cause you may be making it next year," said Carrie.
"Hey what about your husband can't you make him do the cooking," said Nick.
"Hey I can cook," said AJ. "At least I'm not the one who had BJ do all the cooking."
"Hey I made stuff on the grill you must have missed that part of the show," said Nick.
"Ok, ok boys lets not fight over cooking and having people cook for you," said Haylie. "Lets just check-in and go over to the other side and get something to eat."
"Ok fine baby you win well shut up," said Nick as they walked up to the check-in counter.
"Hi may I help you?" asked the lady behind the counter.
"Yes we have a flight to Oklahoma City today we need to check our stuff in," said Nick.
"Ok and who are the tickets under?" asked the lady.
"Nick Carter," said Nick.
"Ok here they are," said the lady. "There's two adults and a baby?"
"Yes," said Haylie.
"Ok let me just print off the tickets and we'll have those," said the lady. "Now how many bags do you have?"
"Umm let me count," said Nick. "Six and a stroller and car seat."
"Ok you'll need to take your baby out of the stroller and send it with your bags," said the lady. "We'll tag your stuff and send it out for your flight."
"Thanks," said Haylie as she placed the bags on the table next to the lady. "Oh and what gate do we go to?"
"Go to E and your gate 14," said the lady. "Let me get your stuff tagged and give you the other half of the tag and then you can head over and wait for the flight."
"Ok thanks," said Haylie as the lady tagged the bags, car seat, and stroller,
"Your welcome have a great flight," said the lady as she handed Nick the other half of the tag. "Next please. Hi may I help you?"
"Yes two tickets under Carrie McLean please," said Carrie.
"Yes I have them for Oklahoma City for two adults," said the lady.
"Yes those are the ones," said AJ.
"Ok let me just have your bags," said the lady. "How many do you have?"
"Four," said AJ.
"Ok let me tag them and get the other half for you and the tickets," said the lady. "Here you go have a great flight."
"Thanks," said Carrie as she grabbed the tickets and other part of the tag and they all walked off.
"So lets get over to the other side and grab a bite to eat cause I'm starving," said Haylie.
"Yes me too," said Carrie.
"Ok lets go see what they have over there," said AJ.
"How long do we have until the flight?" asked Haylie.
"About 3 hours," answered Nick as Ava started to cry.
"Aww give Ava here," said Haylie as Nick passed Ava to her. "I think she needs mommy. She probably needs a diaper change or a bottle."
"Yeah its usually time for a feeding," said Nick. "Here let me have the diaper bag and when we get to the other side I'll make her a bottle."
"How about we go over to the food place over here and grab some warm water for her," said Haylie. "She seems to not wanting to wait."
"Ok let me go get some," said Nick as he walked over to the counter and got some warm water. "Ok let me get the bottle out and make her some." Nick made the bottle and shook it up and handed it to Haylie.
"Thanks babe," said Haylie as she passed the bottle to Ava. "I think that’s what she wanted."
"Well lets go over to the other side of the airport now," said Carrie. "I so want food or I'll be like Ava." They all laughed as they walked over to the monorail that was taking them to the other side where they would board their flight.
"So we gotta go through the search make sure your ready for that," said Nick.
"Ok," said Haylie. "I'm already for it." They got off the monorail and walked to the metal detectors and placed their bags on the counter to go under the x-ray scanner.
"Please empty all the metal stuff you have into the bucket please," said the security guy.
"Nick can you hold Ava real quick while I empty my pockets," said Haylie as she passed Ava to Nick and emptied her pockets.
"Please step through once your done emptying your pockets," said the security guy.
Haylie walked through and then said, "Ok now let me grab my stuff and then hand me my baby." Haylie grabbed her things and then reached and grabbed Ava.
"Ok now its the rest of us turn and then we can go eat finally," said Nick.
They soon were all through the metal detectors and had all their belongings that they wanted with them. While they walked towards the food area a girl about 12 stopped Nick and AJ and said, "excuse me I don't mean to bother you but can I have your autograph and a picture if you don't mind."
"Sure we don't mind," said Nick.
"We'd love to take a picture," said AJ.
They took the picture and signed the piece of paper the girl had and she said, "thank you so much and have a happy thanksgiving. Oh and Nick your daughter is too cute."
"Thanks I think so too," said Nick.
The girl walked off to her family and they headed on. Haylie then saw a T.G.I. Friday's and stopped and said, "Lets eat there I could go for their steak right now."
"Oooo that does sound good," said Carrie. "I think I might have that too."
"Well lets go sit down and eat cause now all this talk of food is making me hungry," said AJ. They laughed and walked into T.G.I. Friday's and were seated right away.
End Notes:
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Chapter 20 -- Running Into an Old Friend by True_Beauty
The next morning they woke up and both Carrie and Haylie had doctor appointments so they all decided to go together and have Haylie's mom watch Ava. Haylie and Nick had their doctor's appointment before AJ and Carrie's.
"Mrs. Haylie Carter," said the nurse as she called the name.
Nick and Haylie stood up and Haylie said, "here."
"Please follow me this way," said the nurse.
"Ok," said Nick as they followed the nurse into a room.
The nurse then went back out to the waiting room and said, "Mrs. Carrie McLean."
"Here," said Carrie as her and AJ stood up.
"Follow me this way," said the nurse as she took them to the room next to Nick and Haylie's.
"The doctor will be right with you," said the nurse.
"Ok thanks," said AJ as they sat down.
Meanwhile over in Haylie and Nick's room the doctor was walking in.
"Hi I'm Dr. Adams and I'll be your doctor," said Dr. Adams.
"Hi I'm Haylie and this is Nick Carter," said Haylie
"Well lets get started I see your record right here shows you both already have an eleven month old daughter," said Dr. Adams. "What's her name?"
"Ava Riley Carter," said Nick. "She's with Haylie's mom right now."
"Ok well it also says your about 6 weeks pregnant," said Dr. Adams.
"Yes ma'am," replied Haylie.
"Well lets take a look at the baby right now," said Dr. Adams. "You go into the room right there and I'll be right back."
"Ok," said Haylie as Dr. Adams walked out the room.
Dr. Adams then walked next door and said, "hi I'm Dr. Adams and you are?"
"I'm Carrie and this is AJ McLean," said Carrie.
"Well I'll be your doctor here in Checotah and I hear your 8 weeks along is that right?" asked Dr. Adams.
"Yes that's true," answered Carrie.
"Ok well lets go into that room right there and check out the baby," said Dr. Adams. "You go in there and get ready and I'll be right back to look at the baby."
"Ok," said Carrie as Dr. Adams walked out the room and back into Haylie and Nick's room.
"Haylie you ready to see that baby of yours?" asked Dr. Adams.
"Yes ma'am lets see it," answered Haylie.
"Oh here we go," said Dr. Adams as she put the cold gel on Haylie's stomach. "Ok lets turn on the screen and see this baby."
The screen came on and they all looked at the screen and Dr. Adams said, "right there that is the baby. I know you can't really see it but within a month you'll be able to see it more and in about a month and a half we can tell you if your having a boy or a girl."
"Great," said Nick.
"I think that’s all we are going to do today so lets get you cleaned up and then you can get dress and I'll be right back with you," said Dr. Adams as she cleaned Haylie up and walked back over to AJ and Carrie's room. "Lets see a baby today."
"Great," said Carrie as she looked at AJ.
"Ok lets get started," said Dr. Adams as she placed the cold gel on Carrie. "Lets turn on the screen and see your baby."
The screen came on and Dr. Adams looked closer and said, "I looks like we have two here kids."
"What?" said Carrie shocked. "Two."
"Yes ma'am we have twins here," said Dr. Adams. "Wanna hear their heartbeats?"
"Yeah sure," said AJ shocked.
"Ok," said Dr. Adams. "You hear that?" The babies hearts were beating loud and clear. "That’s the babies heart beat. I think you have two healthy babies here. Now lets get you cleaned up and then you can get dress and then I'll be back."
"Ok thanks doctor," said Carrie as Dr. Adams walked out the door.
"Well here's the sonogram of your baby," said Dr. Adams as she walked into the room where Haylie and Nick were.
"Thanks," said Haylie as she took the picture.
"You both need to be back in a month and a half either here or your doctor in LA," said Dr. Adams. "And please have your doctor send the stuff here and I'll do the same with her them."
"Ok I'll do it as soon as I get there I have then send you the info they have on this baby," said Haylie as she got up and left with Nick.
"Have a great one and see you both again hopefully," said Dr. Adams as she walked out with Nick and Haylie and walked into Carrie and AJ's room. "We'll here's your sonogram of the twins."
"Thanks," said AJ.
"All I need now is for you both to come back in a month a we'll be able to tell if your having girls or boys if you want to know," said Dr. Adams "Oh and please have your doctor send me all the info she or he has on the babies so far. And if you can't make it back here in a month go to the doctors out there and have them send me the info."
"Well do that," said Carrie. "Thank you so much and we'll try to get back here for the appointment."
"Ok have a great day," said Dr. Adams.
"You too," said Carrie as they walked out.
Once out of the doctors office Haylie and Nick met up with Carrie and AJ at the cars.
"So how'd everything go?" asked Haylie.
"Great," said Carrie. "How about you?"
"Great too," said Haylie.
"We actually have some news," said AJ.
"Oh really," said Nick.
"Yeah," said Carrie. "We're gonna have twins."
"Oh my gosh you are," said Haylie. "Congratulations girl."
"Thanks," said Carrie smiling.
"You both are going to have your hands full with them both," said Nick.
"Hey you are too," said AJ. "You've got one kid going on 1 and another one on the way."
"True, but at least we have experience with a baby," said Nick.
"Yeah that’s so true," said AJ
"Hey lets go get a bite to eat and then we can go buy some food for tomorrow," said Haylie.
"Yeah and then me and Carrie can go looking at houses afterwards cause we need to soon," said AJ.
"Yeah we so do," said Carrie as they got into Haylie's mustang they had been using while in Checotah.
"Oh my gosh I love this song," said Haylie as she put the top down and turned up the radio.
Haylie and Carrie sang along to the song.
"That’s what we’re told
I treated this one like an old honky tonk
Greasy cheeseburgers
And cheap cigarettes
One day they’ll get me if they ain’t got me yet, 'cause
I’ve been livin' in fast forward
Hillbilly rockstar out of control
I’ve been livin' in fast forward
Now I need to rewind real slow
My friends all grew up
and they settled down
Nice little houses on the outskirts o’ town
They work in their office
And drive SUVs
They pray for their babies
And they worry ‘bout me
I’ve been livin' in fast forward
Hillbilly rockstar out of control
I’ve been livin' in fast forward
Now I need to rewind real slow
I’m always runnin’, son-of-a-gunnin’
I’ve had a good time, it’s true
But the way I been goin’
It’s time that I tone it down just a notch or two
Oh yeah…
I’ve been livin' in fast forward
Hillbilly rockstar out of control
I’ve been livin' in fast forward
Now I need to rewind real slow
I’ve been livin' in fast forward
Hillbilly rockstar out of control
I’ve been livin' in fast forward
Now I need to rewind real slow
Yeah I need to rewind real slow…
Yeah I still got some miles to go…"
They laughed as the song ended and Haylie said, "I so love that song."
"Yeah me too," said Carrie. "I'd love to see him live."
"Oh my gosh me too," said Haylie.
"I love his album a lot," said Carrie.
"Me too," said Haylie. "My favorite song off that album is 'Beer In Mexico'"
"Mine too," said Carrie. "But my all time favorite song by Kenny is 'Big Star'"
"I like that song but not as much as 'She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy'," said Haylie.
"Ooooo and I so love that one song oh what's it called," joked Nick as they all laughed.
"Real funny Mr. Carter," said Haylie.
"Oh yeah Mrs. Carter I'll show you funny," said Nick as he started tickling Haylie while at the stop light.
"Stop it I gotta drive baby," said Haylie as she laughed and Nick stopped.
They drove up to the restaurant and parked out front then got out.
"So lets go eat please now," said Carrie. "I'm a bit hungry."
"Yeah me too," said AJ as they walked into the restaurant.
"Hi how many?" asked he host.
"Four," said Nick.
"Right this way," said the host as she grabbed four menu's and walk towards an empty table. "Here's your table and your waitress will be right with you."
"Thank you," said Haylie as they sat down.
"Hi may I get you a drink to start off with," said the waitress grabbing her notepad out of her apron and not looking at the people at the table.
"Yes I'd like a Dr. Pepper," said Haylie as the waitress looked up.
"Haylie?" asked the waitress shocked to see her. "Carrie?"
"Oh my gosh Jen," said Haylie as they got up from her seat and gave her a hug. "How are you?"
"I'm great just working here for extra money while on break from school," said Jen. "How are you both?"
"Great," said Carrie. "Just back in town for Thanksgiving with our husbands."
"Oh your both married now?" said Jen. "How long?"
"I've been married about a year and seven months," said Haylie.
"And I've been married about a year and four months," said Carrie.
"Wow," said Jen. "Who's the lucky guys?"
"Well we met them in New York while we were on vacation there," said Haylie. "And I ran into my husband backstage at a concert there. And we've been together ever since. And Carrie's husband is my one of my husband's best friends."
"Oh really that's so awesome," said Jen.
"Yeah it is," said Carrie. "And you can meet them too. This is my husband AJ."
"And this is my husband," said Haylie. "Nick."
"Hi nice to meet you," said Nick as he shook Jen's hand. "We don't get to meet a lot of the girls friends since we live in LA and all."
"Yeah its great to meet you," said AJ as he shook Jen's hand.
"You both look familiar for some reason," said Jen.
"Yeah we get that a lot," said AJ.
"Oh I forgot to say our new last names," said Carrie.
"Yeah I'm now Haylie Carter and Carrie over here is now Carrie McLean," said Haylie.
"Oh my gosh that's were I know them from their from that group," said Jen.
"Yeah they are but don't go around telling everyone cause I don't want it to be such a big thing and all having us living here and in LA," said Haylie.
"I won't say anything but everyone will soon know they'll see you and it will spread around town," said Jen.
"Yeah I know but still," said Carrie.
"Oh and I forgot to tell you," said Haylie. "I have a little girl now."
"Oh you do," said Jen.
"Yeah Ava Riley but she's at my parent's house right now cause we had to go somewhere this afternoon," said Haylie. "Where gonna go get her after we go get food for tomorrow and drop Carrie and AJ off at their place."
"Oh you so gotta bring her by I so want to see her," said Jen.
"I have a picture in my purse let me get it," said Haylie as she walked over and grabbed a stack of papers out of her purse. "I've got so much junk in my purse."
"I know I do too," said Jen.
Haylie kept looking and dropped a few papers and pictures while looking and Jen bent down and grabbed them. As she picked them up she saw the sonogram from the doctors appointment earlier.
"Oh my gosh Haylie," said Jen.
"Opps I didn't mean to drop that one," said Haylie.
"Are you pregnant?" asked Jen.
"Well yeah but no one knows since I was waiting until tomorrow at dinner to say something," said Haylie. "The only people who know are the guys and one of theirs wife and my parents."
"Oh my gosh congratulations Haylie," said Jen as she hugged her.
"Thanks but don't say anything please," said Haylie.
"I won't," said Jen.
They finished lunch and went to the store and got food for Thanksgiving. Once they finished their they went to AJ and Carrie's place and dropped them off. AJ and Carrie then got into Carrie's car and headed out to search for their new home. Meanwhile they were searching for a home, Nick and Haylie were going to pick up their baby. They arrived at Haylie's parent's house and picked up Ava and told them they'd see them tomorrow and grabbed the car seat out of Haylie's mom's car and placed it in her mustang. When they left they decided to go by the restaurant again to show Jen Ava because they were driving by there on their way home anyway. They parked outside and walked in.
"Hi three?" asked the host.
"No I'm here for Jen," said Haylie. "Can you get her for me?"
"Sure one second," said the host as she went to get Jen.
A few minutes later the host returned with Jen. Jen saw Haylie and Ava and said, "awww she's adorable. She looks just like both of you."
"Thanks," said Haylie. "She's a big daddy's girl."
"I bet see seems so sweet," said Jen. "Can I hold her?"
"Sure," said Haylie as she passed Jen Ava. "She's so sweet but when she gets upset I just hand her over to her daddy and she gets all happy again."
"Aww that’s so sweet," said Jen. "She is way too cute. How old is she?"
"She's 11 months," said Haylie.
"Aww so she'll be one soon," said Jen.
"Yeah she was actually suppose to be born in February but while we were on tour with the guys I went into early labor and had her a month and a half early," said Haylie.
"Wow she doesn't look like she was born early at all," said Jen.
"Yeah I know she was born healthy and with no problems," said Haylie. "Nick and I were so happy she was perfected."
"Your so lucky to have a life like this," said Jen. "I wish I could met a guy like you and Carrie met and have a family like you have."
"Well you'll get your chance sooner then later," said Haylie. "Love will catch you off guard trust me it did with me. That night I ran into Nick I didn't even know who he was. I won tickets to the concert through MTV and backstage passes too. It was right before the show was to start. I was with Carrie and walking to go outside to the seats when all of a sudden Nick runs into me. I just saw his eyes and then was cute off by Brian. During the show I could look anywhere else but at him on stage during his show. I went backstage again after the show ended and found him and just stood on the side until he noticed me. We then went out for dessert and that's when Carrie met AJ."
"Aww that sounds sweet," said Jen. "It seems like you really had love at first sight."
"Yeah I guess you could say that," said Haylie. "Well I guess we gotta get going home and get the house setup for Thanksgiving tomorrow. It was great seeing you and I'd love to see you again before I leave. Keep in touch here's my number. I'd love to hear from you again."
"Ok thanks," said Jen as she took Haylie's number and gave her her's. "Here's mine so you can call me whenever too. It was so great seeing you and meeting you Nick and seeing your baby girl. Can't wait to see the new one."
"It was nice meeting you too," said Nick.
"I'll talk to you later and I'll try to see you before I leave," said Haylie as she hugged Jen and took Ava. "Bye."
"Bye," said Jen as Haylie, Nick, and Ava walked out the door and went home.
Later that night after they put Ava to bed Haylie was watching ‘Failure To Launch’ on the couch and Nick walked in.
“She’s asleep finally,” said Nick.
“Great,” replied Haylie. “Wanna watch the movie with me?”
“Yeah I’d love to watch it,” said Nick.
“Just to warn you its girlie,” said Haylie.
“I don’t care,” said Nick. “I just wanna be next to my baby that’s all.”
“Aww I love you,” said Haylie as Nick sat down next to her and kissed her.
“I love you too,” said Nick as they continued to kiss.
They soon broke apart and Haylie laid her head on Nick’s shoulder and watched the movie with a blanket covering both of them. Before the end of the movie came they both had fallen asleep together on the couch.
The next morning they got up when they heard Ava crying and ran into her room.
“What’s the matter baby?” asked Nick.
“Its ok mommy and daddy are here now,” said Haylie. “Will you change her while I make a bottle please?”
“Yeah sure,” said Nick as he picked Ava up and changed her and Haylie went to get a bottle.
Haylie walked back into the room with the warm fresh bottle she had just made.
“Here’s her bottle,” said Haylie. “Wanna bring her into the living room so I can give her the bottle.”
“Ok lets go in there and then I’ll make something to eat,” said Nick as they walked out of Ava’s room and into the living room.
As they walked into the living room Nick passed Ava to Haylie and Haylie sat on the couch.
“Here you go Ava,” said Haylie as she passed the bottle to Ava who took it and drank the whole bottle within minutes. “Man was she hungry.”
“Yeah she must have been,” said Nick. “Speaking of hungry what are you in the mood for baby?”
“Umm lets see,” replied Haylie. “How about French toast and bacon.”
“That sounds good I’ll make it now,” responded Nick as he walked to the refrigerator.
“So you up for telling the whole family today about the baby at the dinner?” asked Haylie.
“Yeah if your up to it,” answered Nick.
“Yeah lets do it and then we can get over with it and then let the rest of the world know cause they’ll wanna know,” replied Haylie.
“Yeah I know we can’t hide it forever I mean your not gonna stay this small for long,” replied Nick as he wrapped his arms around Haylie’s waist.
“Hey watch it,” said Haylie as she turned around in Nick’s arms and smacked him on the shoulder. “Its as much my fault as it is your that I won’t be this small for long mister.”
“I’m not blaming anyone,” responded Nick. “Its just that we can’t hide it from the public for long.”
“Yeah I know,” said Haylie. “Why don’t we just get it over with and tell everyone next month.”
“Yeah that sounds good,” said Nick as he gave Haylie a kiss. “Now let me get back to making us breakfast.”
“Sounds good,” responded Haylie as she gave Nick one last kiss and then walked back to Ava. “Hey princess you ready to meet all your relatives today?”
Ava just looked at Haylie and smiled.
“I love your beautiful smile,” said Haylie as she picked Ava up and gave her a kiss on the cheek. “Lets go in the kitchen and watch daddy cook.”
They walked into the kitchen to see Nick scrambling the eggs and putting cinnamon into the eggs and placing bacon onto a plate and then into the microwave.
“You need any help honey?” asked Haylie as she placed Ava into her hi-chair.
“Nope,” replied Nick. “Got it all under control here, but thanks for askin’.”
“Anytime,” said Haylie. “This is gonna be fun today seeing all my family and Carrie’s family all over here.”
“Yeah it is gonna be fun,” said Nick as he finished up making the bacon and French toast.
“Smells good baby,” said Haylie.
“Thanks,” replied Nick. “Now lets get a hungry momma and daddy fed.” They both laughed and sat down with there food.
Later on that day they were getting ready for the families to come over. They had tables all over the field. The food would be inside and they could bring it outside to eat once they got what they wanted so the animals outside couldn’t get to the food. Ava still hadn’t gotten ready and needed to be dressed. She was playing with her toys and her feet while laying on the ground in the living room.
“Nick will you grab Ava and bring her here so I can get her dressed for tonight?” asked Haylie.
“Yeah sure be right there with her,” answered Nick as he picked Ava up and made her laugh. “Lets go to mommy and get dressed.”
“Thanks Nick,” said Haylie as she kissed Nick then Ava. “Now lets get this girl dressed and ready because my family should be arriving any minute now.”
“Ok,” said Nick as the door bell rang. “I’ll go get it be right back.” Nick then walked out of Ava’s room and to the door to see AJ and Carrie standing there. “Hey.”
“Hey there,” said Carrie.
“Hey man,” said AJ. “So where’s the better half and Ava?
"Just in Ava's room getting her ready," answered Nick.
"well I'm gonna go and find them," said Carrie as she walked in the house and into Ava's room. "Hey momma."
"Hey Carrie," said Haylie as she looked up from dressing Ava. "So has anyone else arrived yet?"
"Not that I know of we just got in and no one was here but ya'll," said Carrie as AJ and Nick walked in the room.
"Hey Haylie," said AJ.
"Hey," said Haylie.
"How are you?" asked AJ.
"Great," answered Haylie. "Just worn out with this little one. I don't know how I'm gonna be able to do this with two babies. I don't know how you both can do it with twins. I'm glad I'm not having twins."
"Hey but I'm the one having to carry twins," replied Carrie.
"I know but don’t forget I've already had a baby and I know how it feels," said Haylie.
They continued to talk as Haylie finished getting Ava ready. Once done they walked downstairs to only have the door bell ring.
"I'll get it," said Haylie as she held Ava and walked to the door.
As Haylie opened the door her mom was there with her dad and Carrie's parents.
"Mom," said Haylie as she hugged her. "Hey ya'll come on in."
"Hey baby," said Annie. "How are you?"
"Great just a little tired from playing with Ava too much," said Haylie. "How are ya'll?"
"Great," said Jim.
"Hey girl long time no see," said Carrie's mom Jessica.
"I know I haven't seen you since the wedding," said Haylie.
"Wow that’s been forever ago," said Carrie's dad Sam.
"Yeah I know cause my baby girl Ava is almost a year old," said Haylie. "We've just been so busy with the guys Nick and I barely have time alone together. We have to have Brian and his wife Leighanne baby-sit to get alone time."
"Well if you ever need alone time just call us up and well watch her," said Jessica.
“Thanks I’ll do that next time me and Nick want a night alone without the kids,” said Haylie.
“Kids?” said Sam with a questioned look on his face. “I thought you just had Ava.”
Just then Haylie realized what she had said and covered her mouth and turned to Nick.
“Oh my gosh did I just say that?” asked Haylie shocked at what she had said.
“That’s what I heard,” said Jessica.
“Well umm since everyone here knows but you two I guess I’ll tell you,” said Haylie as she passed Ava to Nick. “We’re gonna have another baby.”
“Oh my gosh congratulations baby,” said Jessica as she hugged Haylie and Nick. “When’s this one due?”
“Sometime in June,” replied Haylie.
“That’s great to hear,” said Sam as he hugged Haylie.
“I know I so can’t wait,” said Annie. “I’ll be a grandmother again. I can’t wait for that.”
Haylie walked over to Annie and placed her arm around her and walked into the house more with her.
“I love ya mom,” said Haylie. “And the baby will be here before you know it. Trust me Ava came way before she was suppose to and look at her now. She’s big and healthy and smart too.”
“I know I just can’t wait,” replied Annie.
The day went on and more family members from both families came and those who hadn’t met Nick and AJ met them that day.
Soon dinner was ready to be served and everyone fit into the huge living room at Nick and Haylie’s. They all grabbed hands and said grace. Everyone said ‘amen’ then broke to eat. Once everyone was seated and eating Haylie stood up with Carrie next to her.
“Can I have everyone’s attention please,” shouted Haylie as everyone looked at her. “Myself and Carrie here have two big announcements to make today since our family is all here together.”
“Yes we do,” said Carrie as she looked from Haylie to AJ and then back to Haylie and smiled. “We just wanted to tell you all that.” Carrie paused and then continued, “we’re pregnant.”
Everyone looked at them and smiled and cheered them and one by one they got hugs and congratulations.
“Oh and the best part,” said Haylie as she looked at Carrie as the families quieted down again.
“I’m having twins,” yelled Carrie with the biggest smile on her face. Everyone one again congratulated them.
The night went on and one by one everyone was leaving. It was still early and like half of the family was still at Nick and Haylie’s. They stay as long as they wanted. But before the night was over AJ and Carrie were asleep in the guest room and Ava was in her room asleep too.
The night finally ended around 9 that night and Nick and Haylie cleaned up then went to bed themselves. Haylie was so worn out from the whole day that all she wanted was to be in Nick’s arms and in bed asleep.
The next morning they woke up just like they had gone to bed in each others arms. The only difference was that they smelled food being cooked and heard Ava laughing. They both looked at each other.
“Are AJ and Carrie still here?” asked Nick.
“I guess so,” replied Haylie. “Seems like they have everything under control and well make great parents.”
“Yeah it seems like they will,” responded Nick as he kissed Haylie. “I’m hungry so I’m gonna go in there and get some food from whoever’s cooking.”
“Me too babe,” said Haylie as she got up and followed Nick out the door. “Mornin’ guys.”
“Morning,” said Carrie with a smile on her face as she made breakfast. “Hope you don’t mind but I made breakfast.”
“Its ok we actually came in to get some of your food,” replied Nick. “What we having?”
“Scrambled eggs, bacon, and toast,” said Carrie.
“Sounds great,” said Haylie as she looked at the food. “I’m so hungry.”
“When did Ava wake up?” asked Nick as he looked at AJ playing with Ava.
“About half an hour to an hour ago,” replied AJ.
“You could have woken us up if you wanted to,” said Haylie. “You didn’t have to make breakfast and watch our baby for us too.”
“It’s fine we wanted to let you sleep in,” said AJ. “You two haven’t gotten too much sleep with having an eleventh month old here.”
“Yeah that’s true thanks for thinking of us AJ,” said Haylie. “Your gonna love when someone watches your kids for a night trust me. You’ll want that alone time again when you get really stressed out at points.”
“Yeah but then we know there’s you for some of those moments since we have helped with Ava,” said Carrie as she plated breakfast and placed it in the dinning room on the table.
They at breakfast then AJ and Carrie went out and signed the papers on a Victorian house similar to Nick and Haylie’s but with a few extra rooms. They would be able to move in at the end of the signing just in time to get the place ready for the twins.
End Notes:
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Chapter 21 -- How Time Flies by so Quick by True_Beauty
A month passed and Haylie and Nick were back in California getting ready for Ava’s first birthday. They were gonna have a party with just close family and friends. They had planned it all out and on December 12th they would have Ava’s party on her real birthday.
December 12th came and one by one people started coming. The guys would bring their wife’s and girlfriends and of course grandparents were there and so were Haylie’s close friends Hilary and Haylie Duff. She just couldn’t have her daughter’s birthday without the two women who made it possible for Haylie to meet Nick. By this time too everyone knew about the babies that Haylie and Carrie were both expecting. The party went as planned and everyone was having fun. Ava got some great gifts from so many people and many celebrity friends of the guys sent presents too. The cake was so much fun by the time Ava was done eating her piece Nick and Haylie were both covered in icing along with the one putting the icing on them Ava. Ava’s first birthday went by so quickly that before they knew it, it was Christmas time almost.
Christmas morning at AJ’s house was so much fun for Haylie and Carrie. You could start to tell they were both pregnant and all they did was want to be lazy and eat. Haylie and Carrie had the guys on their feet so much it was crazy. Ava loved playing with the boxes everything came in with that she had gotten from Carrie and AJ.
It was now the new year and the guys were getting ready to go back on tour. They would go on tour from mid-January to late-April and then would take off for Carrie and Haylie. They were all excited to start the tour. Haylie loved being on tour and this time she got to bring Ava and she’d be able to enjoy it a lot.
Today they were leaving for the tour and everyone was so excited. They had just come back to Orlando to meet up for the start of the tour. They were going to stay a Johnny's compound then head off to the first stop on the tour West Palm Beach, Florida. Haylie was now 4 months pregnant and Carrie was 5 months pregnant. You could tell Carrie was pregnant but not so much Haylie yet. They were all outside at Johnny's at the pool playing around and swimming.
"Baby can you get Ava something to drink while your inside?" asked Haylie as Nick walked into the house.
"Yeah sure," answered Nick. "Be right back with it."
"Thanks babe," said Haylie as she turned to play with Ava in the pool. "So Carrie have you chosen names yet for the twins?"
"Well we were thinking the other night but didn't come up with anything," replied Carrie. "But I love the name Taylor."
"Aww that's a cute name," said Leighanne.
"Yeah it is and it can be for a boy or a girl," said Haylie.
"That's what I was thinking too," said Carrie.
"Here you go baby," said Nick as he passed Haylie a sippy cup for Ava.
"Thanks babe," said Haylie as Nick jumped in the water and kissed her.
"So what about you guys," said Carrie. "Have you chosen a name yet?"
"Well we've been talking more about it then we did with Ava," answered Haylie. "I seem to really love the name Sean for a little boy and Gwen for a little girl."
"Awww those are too cute of names," said Carrie.
"Yeah I know I love them," said Haylie.
"Those are so cute of names," said Leighanne.
"Thanks," said Haylie. "I wanna be more prepared this time if they come while were on tour but that would make them like 2 months early. But hey look at Ava she was like a month and a half early."
"True but I don't see that happening," said Carrie as she got out of the pool and wrapped her towel above her stomach.
"What time is it?" asked AJ as he swam to the edge of the pool and got out.
"Oh about 3:30," answered Carrie.
"Man am I hungry," said AJ as he grabbed his towel and started drying himself off.
"Me too," said Nick. "Why don't we all get out and get ready and go somewhere and get some lunch over at the Rainforest Cafe?"
"That sounds great," said Brian as he got out with the others not to far behind him.
They all soon got dressed and went out to the cars.
"Ok so were taking three different cars," said Howie.
"I'll take one," said Brian.
"Then we can have Nick drive one and I'll drive the other," said Howie. They all got into the different SUVs and left for the Rainforest Cafe.
"I so can't wait to get on the rode with Ava tomorrow she's gonna have so much fun," said Haylie. "She could go on stage with you Nick and play just like Baylee does."
"Yeah that will be so much fun baby," said Nick as he drove on.
They soon turned into Downtown Disney and parked and got out.
"Ava's gonna have so much fun here we have to go shopping after lunch Ava will love this place," said Haylie as she picked up Ava.
"Here let me take her babe," said Nick as he went to grabbed Ava from Haylie. "She's getting kinda heavy for you to lift now."
"Its ok babe I can hold her," replied Haylie. "She's not that heavy and I'm fine."
"Ok just don't want you to hurt yourself or the baby," said Nick as they met up with the others.
"Thanks for thinking of me and the baby but I'm truly fine and so is the baby so don't worry Nick," said Haylie. "Hey guys ready?"
"Yeah lets go," said Brian. "How many do we have here?"
"Let me count," said AJ as he started to count. "looks like 13."
"Ok so I'll put in for 13," said Brian as they walked down to the Rainforest Cafe.
"So you excited about tomorrow being the first show?" asked Leighanne.
"So excited," responded Carrie.
"Me too," said AJ acting like a preppy girl. They all laughed as Carrie smacked AJ on the shoulder. "That hurt."
"Aww I'm sorry babe let me kiss it and make you feel better," said Carrie as she leaned down to kiss his shoulder but was caught by AJ's lips instead.
"That makes me feel better," said AJ as they broke.
"good now lets go eat," said Haylie as she walked close to AJ and Carrie.
"Fine fine fine," said AJ as they laughed.
"Hi welcome to the Rainforest Cafe how many?" asked the host.
"13 please," answered Brian.
"Ok let me see what we have," said the host as she walked away.
A minute later she came back.
"It will be a about 10 minutes if you don't mine to wait sir," said the host.
"No we don't mind we can wait," said Brian.
"Ok here's a pager we'll page you when the tables ready," said the host.
"Thanks," said Brian as he took the pager and went over to the group he was with. "It'll be about 10 minutes we can go look in the shop if you want here."
"Yeah that sounds great," said Howie.
"Ok then lets go," said Nick as they walked into the shop and started looking around.
"Oh look Nick this would be cute to get for Ava," said Haylie as she looked at a matching dinning set for kids.
"Then get it if you want," said Nick as he walked over to the stuffed animals and let Ava down so she could touch the stuffed animals.
"Hey Haylie come in here and look at something," said Carrie as she grabbed Haylie's arm and dragged her into a room with black lights everywhere.
"Cool look at my shirt," said Haylie.
"I know isn't this the coolest room ever," said Carrie as they laughed.
"Leighanne come in here," yelled Haylie as she saw Leighanne walk by with Baylee.
"Ok comin'," said Leighanne as she walked in.
"Cool," said Baylee. "Look mommy my shirt changed colors."
"Yeah honey," said Leighanne.
Just then Brian walks into the black light room and says, "hey seats ready."
"Ok thanks we'll be right there I just got to pay for this for Ava," said Haylie as she walked to the register.
"Babe wait," said Nick as he came up to Haylie. "Pay for this too Ava seems to love this stuffed animal."
"ok," replied Haylie.
"This all for today ma'am?" asked the man behind the counter.
"Yes thanks," answered Haylie. She then paid and went to set down with the others. She sat down between Ava and Carrie and grabbed a menu and opened it to find what she wanted to eat.
"This all looks so good," said Haylie.
"I know," said Howie.
The waiter walked up while they were looking at the menus and said, "Hi welcome to the Rainforest Cafe I'm Joey may I get you something to drink while you decide what you want?"
"I'll have a dr. pepper," said AJ.
"Make that two," said Carrie.
"I'll have a coke," said Howie.
"Sweet Tea," said Leighanne.
They continued to order their drinks and then Joey left to get the drinks.
Joey then got the order and then a few later brought out their food.
"Anything else you need?" asked Joey.
"No thanks," said Haylie as everyone else nodded no.
They soon ate and paid for their meals then left.
"I so feel like shopping," said Carrie as she rubbed her stomach.
"I know I do too," said Haylie.
"Lets go to the store with the baby stuff," said Carrie. "I feel like spending on these two," said Carrie still rubbing her stomach.
"I know what you mean," said Haylie as Leighanne walked up in the middle of Carrie and Haylie.
"So what shop first?" asked Leighanne.
"The one with the baby stuff," answered Carrie as they walked to the store.
"Babe where you going?" asked Nick.
"Into the store with the baby stuff," answered Haylie. "Wanna come or do you guys wanna split up and we just call you when we're done?"
"Umm well we kinda wanna go in the sports shop so well meet back up again," answered Nick. "Wanna take the kids with ya'll or us?"
"Ya'll can take the two so us girls can have sometime just to shop together," replied Haylie as Ava started to reach out for Nick. "Ava seems like she wants to be with her dad today."
"Ok let me take her from you," said Nick as he grabbed Ava. "Well see you later then."
"Yeah we we'll," said Haylie as she kissed Nick and walked away with the girls to go shopping.
They walked into the store and went straight to the baby section.
“Aww this is too cute,” said Leighanne. “This would be cute for both a boy and a girl.”
“Yeah it would be,” said Carrie as she walked close to Leighanne to see the outfit she had found.
“These are all cute for boys and girls,” said Haylie. “I’m so buying anything for boys and girls cause I so want another little girl and a baby boy so I can just save them for whenever that happens or give them to you Carrie.”
“Thanks,” said Carrie.
They continued shopping and soon it was getting late so the girls decided it was time to call up the guys and meet up with them to go home.
“Hello,” said AJ as he answered his cell phone.
“Hey babe,” said Carrie. “Where are ya’ll?”
“Oh just walking around over here by where Mr. Potato Head is,” said AJ.
“Ok,” replied Carrie. “We’ll be there in a minute don’t move.”
“Ok see you in a few baby,” said AJ.
“Ok love ya,” said Carrie.
“Love you too,” replied AJ. “Bye.”
“Bye,” said Carrie as she hung up and turned to the girls. “Their right over at a shop down by the restaurant we were at.”
“Ok,” said Haylie.
They walked towards the guys and met up with them.
“Hey babe how was my baby girl?” asked Haylie as she walked up to Nick and Ava.
“She had a great time and got a couple new toys for the road too,” answered Nick. “What’d ya get?”
“I got stuff for the new baby and Ava too,” answered Haylie.
They started to walk towards the SUVs.
“Cool,” said Nick as he looked at his watch. “Its getting time for Ava’s bedtime we need to get home.”
“Oh yeah it is,” said Haylie. “I didn’t relies it was this late.”
“Yeah I know it’s almost 8,” said Nick.
They continued to talk all the way to the car and back to Johnny’s compound.
Once there they put Ava down and then got ready for bed cause they new that the next day they’d be leaving for the tour.
They traveled to West Palm Beach, Florida the next day. Haylie, Carrie, and Leighanne were all on a bus together with Ava and Baylee. They were playing with the kids and talking about what they would when they got there. The guys were on another bus talking and playing games.
"I'm gonna so beat you," said Nick as he played the race car game with Brian and AJ.
"No you’re so losing," replied Brian.
"Dude you both are so wrong," said AJ. "I'm winning cause I just came in first with one lap to go."
"Well it can change at any moment," said Brian as he moved to first place.
"Hey no far," said AJ acting like a little kid.
"Man these kinds of games get you acting like a kid AJ," said Howie as he watched them play games.
"YAY!" shouted Brian. "I'm the winner."
"Shut up Brian," said Nick as he smacked his shoulder.
"Hey can't help I'm so good," said Brian.
"Yeah yeah yeah Mr. I'm so good," said AJ. "I want a rematch."
"Me too," said Nick as they started to the game again.
Meanwhile on the other bus with the girls they were laughing and having a great time.
"I can't wait for the show tonight its going to be so much fun," said Haylie.
"I know it’s gonna be so much fun," said Carrie. "This tour is going to be so much fun."
"Yeah it will," said Leighanne.
They continued to talk until they got to West Palm Beach. Once there they got off the bus and met up with the guys.
"Hey babe," said Haylie as she walked to Nick with Ava in her arms.
"Hey," said Nick as he reached Haylie and Ava and gave Haylie a kiss.
"So how was the ride?" asked Haylie.
"Good other then Brian beating us at that race car game," answered Nick as he placed his arm around Haylie and they walked into the venue.
"Yeah I whooped their butts," said Brian as he walked up next to Haylie, Nick, and Ava with Baylee in his arms.
"Ha-ha," said Baylee. "Daddy whooped Uncle Nick's butt."
"Hey watch it Baylee or I'm gonna have to tickle you," said Nick.
"Ha-ha," said Baylee.
"Ok that’s it," said Nick as started to tickle Baylee.
Baylee started to wiggle and laugh in Brian's arms.
"You gonna laugh at me again huh?" said Nick continued to tickle Baylee.
“Come on you two grow up Carter,” said Haylie.
“Hey watch it or you’ll be next,” said Nick turning to Haylie.
“Oh really your gonna go after me,” said Haylie.
“Yeah why not you scared?” asked Nick.
“No it’s just I might drop Ava and,” said Haylie as Nick placed Ava on the ground and started tickling Haylie. “Nick stop.”
“Nope won’t,” said Nick.
“Baby come on,” pleaded Haylie as she laughed.
“Nope your gonna get it just like Baylee,” said Nick.
“Come on baby I’m not like Baylee,” said Haylie as she continued to laugh. “I’m not 4 I’m 24 and pregnant. Last time I checked he wasn’t. And it’s starting to hurt from laughing too much.”
“Come on babe have some fun,” said Nick.
“I am,” said Haylie as she started backing up from Nick and running away.
“Hey get back here I thought you said you were pregnant,” yelled Nick.
“I am never said it would stop me from running a little,” yelled back Haylie.
“Get back here Carter,” Nick yelled again.
“Nope,” said Haylie as she ran out into the arena.
“Hey what about Ava?” yelled Howie.
“Watch her for a second while I get her,” yelled Nick as he disappeared out into the arena.
Howie grabbed Ava into his arms and said, “Looks like mommy and daddy are having some fun on this tour already.”
“Yeah I guess so,” said AJ as they walked onto the stage and watched Haylie run from Nick.
Nick came running from behind as fast as he could and picked Haylie up off of her feet and into his arms.
“I got you,” Nick said.
“No you had me from sorry,” said Haylie as Nick put her on her feet and looked into her eyes.
“No you had me with those eyes,” said Nick as he leaned in and kissed Haylie passionately.
“Get a room,” yelled AJ from the stage.
Nick and Haylie heard that and turned around both yelled at the same time, “shut up.” They then kissed again and then broke and walked towards the stage.
“We gotta get ready soon for the sound check,” said Howie as Nick and Haylie got onstage.
“Ok,” said Brian.
“Here let me take her,” said Nick. “Thanks for grabbing her.” Nick grabbed Ava as they walked off the stage and into the dressing room.
“I’m so tired now thanks a lot Carter,” said Haylie as she lay on the couch taking up most of the space.
“Well you’re the one that ran from me so it’s all really your fault,” said Nick.
“Hey I wouldn’t be as tired if I wasn’t pregnant so its half your fault mister,” said Haylie as she closed her eyes.
“Oh so it’s somewhat my fault now,” said Nick. “Well just to tell you it takes two to tango.”
“I know I just said its half your fault not all,” said Haylie as she cuddled up with the pillow on the couch and started to fall asleep. Just as Haylie was about to doze off Nick came and woke her up.
“Babe,” said Nick. “Time for sound check. You comin’?”
Haylie opened her eyes and said, “Yeah give me a second to use the bathroom and I’ll be right there with Ava.”
“Ok I’ll be there waitin’ for you,” said Nick as he kissed Haylie. “Love ya.”
“Love ya too,” said Haylie as she got up and walked to bathroom.
Once out of the bathroom Haylie got Ava and walked over to the side of the stage and looked out to see a bunch of people at the bottom of the stage as the guys started sound check. The sound check was going great when it was about to finish Baylee ran out on stage with Ava running behind him over to Brian.
Ava was running over to the edge of the stage where Nick was. When Haylie saw where Ava was running to she ran out onto the stage and yelled, “Nick grab her.”
Nick quickly turned around to see Ava almost at the edge of the stage.
“Got her babe don’t worry,” said Nick as he turned and grabbed her and pulled her into his arms. “Calm down Ava’s fine babe.”
“I just don’t want her anywhere near the edge Nick,” said Haylie.
“Ok ok she won’t go anywhere near it I promise,” said Nick walked over to Haylie. “She’s fine don’t worry so much. I’m not going to harm my own kid.”
“I didn’t say you would,” said Haylie. “I know you wouldn’t harm her. I just don’t want her hurt.”
“Well she’ll be fine babe,” said Nick. “Just trust me nothing will happen just look at Baylee he’s fine out here. So baby just please go back over there with Carrie and calm down.”
“Ok fine,” said Haylie. “But just be careful.”
“I will,” said Nick as he kissed Haylie. “Love ya.”
“Love ya too,” said Haylie as she walked over to Carrie.
Soon the sound check was over and it was almost time for the show to start. Everyone was getting ready and having fun. Haylie was gonna take Ava with her to the start of the show then put her to bed when it got late.
Right before Haylie was going to leave to put Ava down AJ said something about Carrie on stage.
“Today is my wife’s 25th birthday,” said AJ. “The guys and I would like to bring her out and have ya’ll help us sing her happy birthday.”
The crowd cheered as Carrie was pulled onto the stage by Howie.
They sang happy birthday and brought out a cake.
Carrie saw the cake come out and said to AJ, “This ain’t gonna end up like Haylie’s surprise babe or you’re gonna be in so much trouble. And you don’t wanna be in trouble with a pregnant women.”
AJ looked at Carrie and said, “Ok nothing will happen like that. I promise because I don’t want to have to be in trouble with you.”
“Good thinking babe,” said Carrie. “Thanks for the cake guys.” Carrie walked over and gave each guy a hug and then kissed AJ and then went off stage.
The night soon ended and they were off to Nick’s hometown.
Chapter 22 -- She's Everything by True_Beauty
They arrived in Tampa that night everyone was on their own bus with their husbands and Haylie and Leighanne with their kids.
“Baby we’re here,” said Nick as he walked into the back room of the tour bus with Ava in his arms sound asleep.
“Ok thanks,” said Haylie as she stretched and got out of the bed in one of Nick’s shirts. “What time is it?”
“Almost 5:30,” answered Nick. “We’re just gonna stay on the bus tonight since there’s no reason to get a hotel this late.”
“Ok I’m gonna grab a drink,” replied Haylie.
“Ok I’m gonna go put Ava into her crib then join you out here babe,” said Nick as he walked into the bed room.
Nick placed Ava in her crib then walked out and saw Haylie on the couch curled up with a water in her hand and listening to the radio.
“What ya doin’ babe?” asked Nick.
“Just listening to the radio station I found here,” answered Haylie.
“What’s on?” asked Nick again.
“Oh just a new Brad Paisley song,” replied Haylie as Nick sat next to her and brought her close to him and scooted her onto his lap.
Nick starts listening to the song and said, “he’s got the right idea I think.”
Haylie heard what Nick had just said and turned to him and said, “hey watch it or I’ll have to search you for ticks.”
“Oh well I’ll let you just not here,” said Nick. “You never know who might just come through the door.” Just then they heard a knock at the door.
“I’ll get it,” said Haylie as she got up and walked to the door and opened it. Carrie was standing there crying, “Carrie what’s the matter.”
“Haylie can you come out here so we can go for a walk and talk?” asked Carrie still crying.
“Yeah let me go put on some shorts and I’ll be right back,” said Haylie as she ran back in and got her shorts on. “I’ll be right back babe Carrie’s outside crying and wants to go for a walk and talk.”
“Ok,” said Nick. “I hope nothings wrong.”
“Yeah me too,” said Haylie. “Love ya. Be back in a few. “ Haylie leaned down and kissed Nick and then walked out the door. “Ready?”
“Yeah I guess,” answered Carrie.
“So what’s up girl?” asked Haylie.
“Haylie I had this dream tonight and it just scared me so much because I’m afraid it might happen,” answered Carrie while crying.
“What Carrie?” asked Haylie placing her hand on Carrie’s shoulder. “What are you afraid is going to happen?”
“That there’s gonna be something wrong with the babies,” said Carrie still crying. “In my dream my little girl wasn’t making it.” Carrie couldn’t stop crying as Haylie brought her into a hug.
“It’ll be just fine,” said Haylie. “Your babies are gonna be happy and healthy trust me.”
“I wanna believe that Haylie but I just have this feeling,” cried Carrie.
“How about this,” said Haylie as she paused to look into Carrie’s eyes. “How about we go to a local doctor here or the hospital tomorrow and have them check how they twins are doing?”
“Ok thanks Haylie,” said Carrie as she hugged Haylie.
“Welcome,” said Haylie. “Now does AJ know about this?”
“No I’m too scared to tell him I just ran off the bus while he was still sound asleep and ran over here,” said Carrie. “I don’t know how I can tell him.”
“Come on Carrie you gotta tell him,” said Haylie. “He’ll be there for you and make sure your ok. He’ll wanna know trust me.”
“But how do I tell him?” asked Carrie.
“Just go back and wake him up and tell him about your nightmare,” said Haylie as she turned Carrie around and started walking her to her bus. “You can’t get through this only with my help you need his too.”
“Yeah I know but I’m scared,” said Carrie.
“Carrie he’s your husband he loves you,” said Haylie. “Now go in there and tell him or else I’ll come after you.” They both laughed and Haylie grabbed the bus door and opened it as Carrie walked onto the bus. Haylie stood outside the bus for a few minutes before returning to her’s and Nick’s bus. Haylie got onto the bus and saw Nick still where she had left him still listening to the country music station.
“So what was up with Carrie?” asked Nick as Haylie sat next to him and cuddled close to him.
“She had a dream that one of the twins was a little girl and she didn’t make it,” said Haylie. “She just couldn’t tell AJ. I made her though go into the bus and tell him so hopefully she did.”
“She shouldn’t listen to her dreams if their like that,” said Nick. “Her babies are gonna be fine just like Ava and this new one is gonna be too.” Nick placed his hand on Haylie’s stomach as Haylie put her head on Nick’s shoulder.
“I love you,” said Haylie looking at Nick.
“I love you too,” said Nick as he looked at Haylie and lowered his head to kiss her.
While they were still laying there on the couch cuddled together kissing Carrie was walking into the back room of the tour bus and sitting down on the bed.
Carrie turned to see a sleeping AJ. Carrie scooted close to AJ and kissed him on the neck which made him smile. AJ turned over and saw Carrie there with tears still running down her cheek from crying so much.
“Honey what’s wrong,” said AJ jumping up from where he was laying to hug Carrie and hold her in his arms.
“I’m scared,” said Carrie.
“What are you scared of?” asked AJ.
“I had a dream,” answered Carrie.
“What about?” asked AJ again.
“The babies and we had a little girl,” said Carrie as she paused and looked down at her hands. “And…and…she wasn’t making it.”
As Carrie cried more AJ scooted closer and kissed Carrie on the head and said, “Babe that’s not going to happen every things fine. We’re gonna have to healthy happy babies.”
“I wish I could say that but I just have this bad feeling from this dream,” said Carrie as she held onto AJ. “Haylie said she’d take me to a doctor or hospital in town so they can check on the twins.”
“I’ll take you,” said AJ. “We’ll go while we have some free time during the day. I’ll just call the doctor and have him set up something for us.”
“Thanks honey,” said Carrie as she looked at AJ. “I don’t know what I’d do if I didn’t have you.”
“I don’t know either but I know one thing,” said AJ as he placed his right hand under Carrie’s chin and brought it close to his face. “I love you.”
“I love you too,” said Carrie as their lips met and they kissed.
They laid down and held each other close as they both fell asleep again.
Over on Nick and Haylie’s bus they were still where they had been for the past hour. The radio was playing ‘She’s Everything’ and Haylie and Nick were singing along as they laid with each other in their arms.
When the song came to the line Nick loved he turned Haylie to him and sang to her,
“She's the giver I wish I could be
And the stealer of the covers
She's a picture in my wallet
Of my unborn children's mother
She's the hand that I'm holding
When I'm on my knees and praying
She's the answer to my prayer
And she's the song that I'm playing.”
“Baby I love you,” said Haylie as she kissed Nick.
“I love you too,” said Nick as Haylie leaned back onto Nick and faded off to bed. Nick soon did the same thing and soon before they knew it, it was time to get up.
“Hi can I speak to Dr. Adams please?” asked AJ as he talked to the nurse on the phone.
“Just one moment,” answered the nurse.
“Hi Dr. Adams speaking,” said Dr. Adams.
“Hi this is AJ McLean,” said AJ. “My wife is a passionate of yours.”
“Carrie McLean?” asked Dr. Adams.
“Yes ma’am,” answered AJ.
“How may I help you Mr. McLean?” asked Dr. Adams. “Anything wrong?”
“Carrie has started to have some dreams that scare her about the twins and she doesn’t if they’ll be ok or not,” said AJ. “She wants a doctor to tell her their ok.”
“Well that’s normal for mom-to-be’s,” said Dr. Adams. “Where are ya’ll at?”
“We’re in Tampa, Florida right now on tour,” said AJ.
“Ok let me see what I can do about getting an appointment down there with someone I know,” said Dr. Adams. “Can I have your number so I can call you back and tell you where to go?”
“Yeah sure,” said AJ as he gave her the number and then hung up.
“So do we have an appointment somewhere here?” asked Carrie.
“She’s gonna call us back she’s gotta call someone,” answered AJ.
“Ok thanks babe,” said Carrie as she kissed AJ and got ready for the sound check.
Just then the phone rang and AJ answered it, “Hello.”
“Hi Mr. McLean?” asked Dr. Adams on the other line.
“Yes ma’am,” answered AJ.
“They’ll be waiting for you at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital when you come in anytime before 7,” said Dr. Adams.
“Thanks,” said AJ. “I’ll tell Carrie. Thanks once again bye.”
“Your welcome bye,” said Dr. Adams as she hung up the phone.
“So what’d she say?” asked Carrie as she looked at AJ.
“Anytime before 7 we can go to St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital and they’ll take us right away,” answered AJ.
“Great thanks for calling babe,” said Carrie as she kissed AJ.
“Welcome,” said AJ. “Now lets get the sound check over with then we can go ok.”
“Ok,” said Carrie as she got up with AJ. “Lets go.”
They walked out and ran into Haylie, Ava, and Nick as they were about to walk into the amphitheater.
“Hey Carrie,” said Haylie. “You better now?”
“Yeah AJ called the doctor and she said she made us an appointment at the hospital here,” answered Carrie.
“Oh great,” said Haylie as they walked to the side of the stage as they kissed their husbands and then they walked to the stage to start the sound check.
“Hey everyone,” yelled Brian as he ran out with the microphone in his hand. “How ya’ll doing?”
The small crowd cheered.
“Seems like ya’ll are great,” said Howie.
“Well welcome to the sound check,” said AJ.
They sang a few songs and talked and Ava and Baylee played around with Nick and Brian then they ended the sound check.
AJ walked over to Carrie and grabbed her and kissed her then grabbed her had and walked off without saying anything to the guys. Haylie saw what AJ had done and the look on Carrie’s face and then ran after them.
“Hey AJ,” yelled Haylie. “Carrie wait up.”
“Stop AJ I want her to come with us,” said Carrie as she caught her breathe. “She’s my best friend and I was there for her now let her be here for me.”
“Ok,” said AJ as he stopped and let Haylie catch up.
“Thanks,” said Haylie as she caught her breathe. “Its not good to let a pregnant women run like that.”
“Yeah I know,” said Carrie. “And I’m carrying twins so its not so good for me.”
“Well can we please go and get this over with babe,” said AJ as he butted between Haylie and Carrie.
“Yeah lets go babe,” said Carrie.
Just then Haylie’s phone rang. Haylie picked up her phone and said, “hello.”
“Honey where did you run off to?” asked Nick on the other line.
“Oh I went after AJ and Carrie who were running off themselves,” answered Haylie.
“Oh ok well you wanna do something while we have the time?” asked Nick.
Haylie looked at Carrie and then thought to herself who she would go with.
“Babe can we do it after the doctor’s appointment?” asked Haylie
“What doctor’s appointment?” asked Nick. “Are you ok?”
“Yeah Nick I’m great its just for Carrie remember I told you last night,” answered Haylie.
“Oh yeah you told me right before our game,” said Nick quietly into the phone so no one could hear around him.
Haylie smiled as she heard Nick and said, “yeah you must have forgotten everything that happened before that.”
“Hey I can only remember so much babe,” said Nick as he smiled.
“Well how about you and Ava have some fun together for about an hour and I’ll be back with Carrie and AJ,” said Haylie. “Unless you wanna come along with Ava and then we can just go do something from there.”
“Yeah I’d love that we can go shopping after their done there,” said Nick. “Where are you?”
“Back close to the exit,” responded Haylie.
“Ok I’ll be right there love ya,” said Nick.
“Ok love ya,” said Haylie as she hung up the phone.
“Nick and Ava are coming if you don’t mind since once we’re done were gonna go somewhere,” said Haylie.
“Yeah that’s fine we’ll take two cars then,” said Carrie.
“Ok,” said Haylie. “Oh my gosh I so need to get the car seat be right back. Don’t leave without me.”
“We won’t but hurry and don’t over do yourself,” said Carrie as Haylie walked back to the bus and got Ava’s car seat.
“Hey,” said Nick walking up with Ava. “Where’s Haylie?”
“She went to get the car seat,” answered Carrie.
“Ok thanks,” said Nick as Haylie came walking up from behind.
“Hey honey,” said Haylie as she walked up to Nick.
“Hey ready to go?” asked Nick.
“Yeah ready,” answered Haylie as they walked out and into the two awaiting SUV’s “Babe here hand me Ava and you take the car seat and put it in please.”
“Ok,” said Nick as he gave Haylie Ava and took the car seat and put it in. “All ready for her.” They put Ava into her car seat and jumped into the SUV and were off to the hospital.
Once there they went inside and met up with the doctor and Carrie was check out only to be released 30 minutes later with nothing to worry because both babies were perfectly healthy and fine. Once they had finished their appointment Carrie and AJ went back to rest while Haylie, Ava and Nick went shopping.
While they were going through town and Nick was showing off his hometown they came upon a place that was for sale and just what Haylie loved. Haylie and Nick had the SUV stop and pull up to the house. Once in the driveway they talked with the realtor on the phone as they walked up to the door.
As Nick rang the doorbell and the door opened the woman on the other side said, "hello."
"Hi," said Haylie. "We were just driving though town seeing the sights when we saw your for sale sign."
"Oh yes ma'am," said the lady at the door. "Would you like to see the house?"
"Yes please," said Haylie.
"Ok just follow me this way," said the lady as she opened the door and they stepped in. The lady closed the door and they walked into the living room.
"Wow," said Haylie. "This is so beautiful."
"Thanks," said the lady. "I'm Faith by the way and you are?"
"I'm Haylie," said Haylie. "And this is my husband Nick and our daughter Ava."
"Nice to meet you both," said Faith. "Are you two new to town?"
"I've been here once before," answered Haylie. "But Nick grew up here."
"Oh ok," said Faith. "If I may ask where are you from?"
"Oklahoma," answered Haylie.
"Wow that's far away," said Faith.
"Yeah I know but I still go home every chance I can," said Haylie.
"We actually have a place there when we wanna go back," added Nick.
"That's cool," said Faith. "Well let me give you a tour of this place."
"Ok great," said Nick as they walked to take the tour of the house.
They took the tour and once they finished they walked back into the living room and sat down.
"Can I get ya'll something to drink?" asked Faith.
"No thanks," said Haylie as Nick shook his head no. "I love your house."
"Thanks," said Faith.
"How much are you asking?" asked Nick.
"750," answered Faith.
"Wow that's a lot," said Haylie.
"I checked with the other prices of the houses around here and this is the cheapest one," said Faith. "But its also said to be the best too."
"Well I do love it," said Haylie. "And it would be big enough for us and the new baby." Haylie looked at Nick who looked at her. "Wait do you think Nick. You always said you wanted to move home again."
"Well it seems like you really love this place," said Nick. "I say yes but its up to you."
"I want it Nick," said Haylie. "Its different then our other two places. We can stay here while the others are at Johnny's and we can just meet up with them when needed."
"Yeah and we can come back whenever we feel like it just to get away from California," said Nick. "Well take it."
"Really?" asked Haylie shocked.
"Yeah babe lets get it," said Nick.
"Oh thanks babe," said Haylie as she hugged Nick.
"Great let me just call the realtor," said Faith picking up her phone and calling the realtor. Once Faith talked to the realtor she hung up the phone and said, "great news we can go down to the realtors office right now and get the paper work started."
"Great but we gotta be somewhere in about an hour," said Nick.
"Ok that’s fine," said Faith. "How long are you going to be in town?"
"Just tonight then were off to Georgia," said Haylie. "See we're kinda on tour."
"Oh are you a singer?" asked Faith.
"I don't want any of the neighbors knowing just yet," answered Nick. "But I'm Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys."
"Oh ok," said Faith. "I knew I've seen your picture somewhere before. My daughters love your music when they were like 16 and 17."
"Cool," said Haylie. "Well how about we just give you our cell phone number and you can call us and we can have you fax anything you need to any place we're close to."
"That sounds good," said Faith. "I'll give you mine too if you need to reach me for anything."
"Ok thanks," said Haylie as they exchanged phone numbers and said good bye and walked out the door.
"Thank you so much for the house," said Haylie as they drove off to the amphitheater.
"Your welcome," said Nick. "Just think of this as a present for the new baby. I mean we got the house in Checotah when you were pregnant with Ava so why not one for this new one."
"Yeah I never thought of it that way," said Haylie. "I guess it is like a present for the baby. But what if we have more kids are we gonna buy more houses?"
"No we'll do something new," answered Nick. "Maybe like a get away vacation for just you and me before the baby's born."
"Oooo," said Haylie. "That sounds wonderful right now."
"I know it does," responded Nick. "Well how about after the baby is born me and you go and get away a month or so later whenever you want and we spend time just the two of us together."
"That sounds amazing Nick," said Haylie as she smiled. "You know how to charm a women. I love you so much."
"I love you more then you can ever imagine," said Nick as he kissed Haylie passionately.
They soon arrived at the amphitheater and got out with Ava and started for the entrance only to be stopped by a couple fans who asked for a picture and autograph from Nick. Once Nick finished they walked inside and went to the dressing room.
"Hey ya'll," said Haylie.
"Hey girl," said Leighanne. "How are you?"
"Great," answered Haylie. "We just got back from shopping and guess what Nick bought the baby."
"What?" said Carrie.
"A house," squealed Haylie. "We got a house when I was pregnant with Ava and now we have one here too."
"Wow that's awesome," said Carrie.
"Oooo that's so sweet," said Leighanne.
"I know I saw the house and we just feel in love with it," said Haylie. "The lady that we bought it from didn't even know who Nick was until he said not to tell the neighbors."
"Wow that must be nice,” said Leighanne.
“Hey babe the show starts in like an hour so were gonna get ready,” said AJ to Carrie who was setting on the couch.
“Ok love ya,” responded Carrie.
“Love ya too,” said AJ as he kissed Carrie and walked to where he was to start getting ready.
Soon the show had started and ended. When Nick finally got to the bus Ava was already sound asleep in the crib across from Haylie and Haylie was on the couch listening to the country station because that reminded her so much of home, Checotah.
“Babe can I do this song?” asked Nick as ‘Ticks’ by Brad Paisley came on the radio.
“Oh I’d so love that but what if we get interrupted by someone or Ava?” said Haylie.
“Well if its someone else then we can ignore them and maybe someone can watch Ava tonight I mean come one maybe Brian and Leighanne will,” said Nick. “I mean Brian loves her and said he’d watch her anytime.”
“Yeah your right,” said Haylie. “Lets see if he can watch her before we leave.”
“Ok,” said Nick as he ran off the bus and over to Brian’s. Nick knocked on the door as Brian came and answered it.
“Hey man,” said Brian.
“Hey got a favor to ask of you,” said Nick.
“Ok shoot,” replied Brian.
“Can you and Leighanne watch Ava for us?” asked Nick.
“Let me just as Leighanne and I’ll get back to you,” said Brian as he shut the door and went to asked Leighanne. Once he asked her he walked back to the door, “she said she’d love to watch her. Just bring the crib and diaper bag over and we’ll watch her.”
“Thanks man you don’t know how much this means to us,” said Nick.
“No prob,” said Brian as Nick ran back to his bus.
“They’ll watch her just grab the diaper bag and Ava and I’ll get the crib and we can walk her over there,” said Nick.
“Ok let me just throw on some shorts,” said Haylie as she grabbed her shorts and put them on, then grabbed the stuff and Ava. “She should sleep for them until morning if their lucky.”
“Great,” said Nick as he grabbed the crib and they walked off the bud and over to Brian’s.
“Hey thanks again both of you,” said Haylie as she placed Ava into the crib and kissed her goodnight.
“Your so welcome I know how you could need a day to yourselves,” said Leighanne. “Your a young mother its only natural to want time for just the two of you. Have fun and we’ll take great care of her. Trust us Baylee’s come this far and been wonderful this far.”
“Thanks we’ll get her in the morning,” said Nick as he grabbed Haylie’s hand and ran off the bus only to run into AJ and Carrie.
“Dang girl get some clothes on,” said Carrie.
“Hey I’ve got clothes on you just can’t see the shorts cause there so short and Nick’s shirt is so big on me,” responded Haylie.
“Well we gotta go,” said Nick grabbing Haylie’s hand again and running off.
“I’ll talk to you tomorrow,” yelled Haylie as they got to the bus door.
“Ok talk to you then,” said Carrie as her and AJ walked onto their bus.
Once on the bus again Nick grabbed Haylie once in the back room and said, “so where were we?”
“Last I could remember ‘Ticks’ was playin’ and you wanted me,” said Haylie as she smiled and started to kiss Nick.
“Oh yeah now I remember,” said Nick as they fell onto the bed.
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Chapter 23 -- Coming Home by True_Beauty
Haylie and Carrie were now getting so big and shopping way too much. Haylie was now 6 months along and her and Nick found out while at one of the tour stops that they were gonna have a little boy finally. Nick was so excited that they would finally have a boy like he’s always wanted. AJ and Carrie had found out they were having twin girls at one of the earlier stops on the tour. AJ loved the idea of having girls and so did Carrie. They were almost done with the tour and the girls couldn’t wait to go home and have the babies. It was almost the end of March and AJ and Carrie still hadn’t chosen a name for the twins. They kept putting it off and always did something else. Haylie and Nick had chosen a name way before they found out they were having a boy.
“Babe you here?” yelled Nick as he walked into the bus and into the back. Ava and Haylie were cuddled up together watching TV as Ava slept.
“Hey,” said Haylie as Nick walked over and kissed Haylie on the lips and then kissed Ava on the head.
“Hey,” said Nick as he scooted in next to Haylie.
All of a sudden Haylie felt something and made a weird face like she always did when this happened. Nick looked at her as she smiled and took his hand and placed it on her stomach. “Feel that?” asked Haylie.
“Yeah,” said Nick.
“That’s Sean kicking me,” laughed Haylie. “Oooo and now he’s on my bladder I so gotta pee be back in a second.” Haylie got up quietly and went to the bathroom. When she came back into the back she saw Nick and Ava cuddled and watching Grey’s Anatomy on DVD.
“You feel better?” asked Nick as Haylie walked over and crawled into bed with Nick and Ava.
“Yeah now he’s not kicking,” answered Haylie. “He calmed down for a few.”
“Oh ok,” said Nick. “well I’m gonna put Ava in her crib then I’ll be right back ok.”
“Ok,” said Haylie as she scooted over as Nick and Ava got out of the bed. Once Nick put Ava in her crib he walked back into the bed and snuggled close with Haylie and placed his hands on her stomach. Haylie smiled as Nick kissed her neck and placed his chin on her shoulder.
“I love you,” whispered Nick in Haylie’s ear.
“I love you too,” said Haylie as she never moved her eyes off the TV.
They soon drifted off to bed and were woken up by the sound of Nick’s phone ringing. Nick reached over and grabbed his phone to answer it, “hello.”
“Hey,” Said Howie.
“Why are you calling me so early?” asked Nick.
“Early,” said Howie shocked. “Its almost 11.”
“What,” said Nick as he jumped up. “Ava hasn’t woken up yet. Oh my gosh I have to check on her.”
“Wait Nick,” said Howie. “We have Ava with us. Brian went on to get you and you were still knocked out and Ava was crying so he grabbed her and brought her to get some food.”
“Oh well thanks for telling me now,” said Nick.
“Hey like I said you were knocked out,” replied Howie. “Both of you were and the driver let Brian on the bus.
“ok well we’ll be there soon to get Ava,” said Nick. “Where are you?”
“The dressing room right now cause the sound check starts at 1:30. you better hurry up and get here.”
“Ok we’ll be there in a few let me just wake up Haylie,” said Nick. “Bye.”
“Bye,” said Howie as he hung up the phone.
Nick turned to Haylie and whispered in her ear, “Babe time to get up.”
“Mmmmm,” Haylie said sleepily.
“Come on Ava’s with the guys right now,” said Nick. “We need to go get her.”
“Ok,” said Haylie as she got out of the bed and walked over to her clothes and got something to wear. “I so can’t wait to be back home again.”
“Me too,” said Nick. “Which place do you want to go to. I mean the house in Florida is now ours.”
“Hmm lets see,” answered Haylie. “I’d love to have the baby in Checotah like we were gonna have Ava but I wanna go to Florida too.”
“Well we’ll chose when it gets closer to you having him,” said Nick as he kissed Haylie and got dressed.
Once they finished getting dress they got off the bus and started off towards the venue. Once at the door they saw a couple fans that wanted Nick’s autograph and a picture with him.
“You might want to stop,” whispered Haylie as they approached the crowd.
“Yeah I guess,” said Nick as they walked over to the fans.
“Congratulations Haylie,” yelled one fan.
“Thanks,” said Haylie smiling and standing next to Nick who was smiling too.
“Can I have a picture with you Haylie?” asked that same fan.
“Me?” said Haylie shocked.
“Yeah your so pretty,” said the fan.
“Sure why not,” replied Haylie as she leaned in and took a picture with the fan.
“Thanks so much,” said the fan.
“Your welcome,” said Haylie as Nick grabbed her hand and they walked off.
“Well we gotta go get our little girl,” said Haylie. “Bye.”
“Bye,” the fan yelled as they walked inside the venue and towards the dressing room.
“Hey ya’ll,” said AJ as they walked inside the dressing room.
“Hey,” said Nick.
“Hey Leighanne,” said Haylie. “Hey Carrie.”
“Hey,” Carrie and Leighanne said at the same time.
“Where’s Ava?” asked Haylie.
“With Brian,” answered Leighanne.
"Ok," said Haylie.
"He took the kids to go play," said Leighanne.
"Ok I'm gonna go get Ava," said Haylie.
"Ok," said Leighanne. "He's at the bus."
"Thanks," said Haylie as she walked over to Nick. "Hey babe I'm gonna go get Ava she's with Brian and Baylee."
"Ok," said Nick as he kissed Haylie and then she walked out the dressing room door.
Haylie walked through the backstage of the venue and out the door. The crowd started yelling Haylie's name and she yelled, "sorry I can't stop I gotta meet up with Brian."
Haylie kept walking towards the bus and over to Brian who had a basketball and a soccer ball on the ground rolling around playing with Ava and Baylee. They were laughing and having a great time when Brian saw Haylie, "hey there."
"Hey," said Haylie as she walked closer and gave Brian a hug.
"I almost can't put my arms around you anymore," said Brian as they laughed.
"Hey watch it mister," said Haylie as she shoved Brian.
"Hey if you weren't pregnant I'd shove you too," said Brian.
"Thanks," said Haylie. "So how's Ava been?"
"She's been great," answered Brian. "Her and Baylee have been playing together all morning."
"Great," said Haylie. "I'm glad their such great friends."
"Me too," said Brian.
"Oh thanks for letting us sleep in this morning," said Haylie. "This baby has me so tired now. Ooo and I'll be right back he's got me using the bathroom every few minutes."
"Your welcome," said Brian then Haylie walked away to go use the bathroom on her tour bus. While Haylie was using the bathroom Carrie and Leighanne came outside and met up with Brian.
"Hey Brian," said Carrie. "Where'd Haylie go?"
"Hey," said Brian. "She had to go to the bathroom."
"Oh I know how that is," said Carrie.
"You can say that again," said Leighanne.
While they were taking Haylie came out and saw them standing with Brian and walked over to them.
"Hey guys," said Haylie.
"Hey," said Leighanne.
"So what's for lunch today?" asked Haylie.
"Who knows," answered Carrie. "We could go out and get something if you want."
"Sounds great let me just get my purse and then we can grab the guys and go," said Haylie.
"Ok I'll call AJ and tell him and the others to come on," said Carrie as she called AJ and Haylie went off to get her purse. "Hey babe."
"Hey," said AJ.
"Hey were gonna go get some lunch and we wanted everyone to come," said Carrie. "So get the guys and come on out so we can go."
"Ok we'll be there in a minute," said AJ as they hung up their cell phones and AJ told the guys and they came out to meet up with the others.
Haylie walked back with her purse as Carrie and Leighanne came back with theirs. The guys also walked up as they came out of the buses too. Haylie had Ava's car seat with her as she walked up to Nick.
"Hey babe," said Haylie as she passed Ava's car seat to Nick and kissed him.
"Hey you," said Nick. "So where we eating?"
"Ummm let's see," said Howie. "What's around here?"
"Umm let's see there's gotta be a burger joint around here," said AJ.
"Let's just ask a driver from the area," said Brian. "Locals should always know the best places."
"Great idea," said Haylie as they walked over to the SUV's and asked the drivers what was the best place. They picked a place that sounded great and were off. They got to the burger joint and got out and went inside. They had such a fun time laughing and caring on about everything and anything. Once they were done eating they went back to the venue and got ready for the sound check and then did the sound check. They had so much fun, Nick was playing with Ava and dancing around with her just like she loved. Baylee was making the crowd laugh and stealing Brian's microphone. Once the sound check was over they had some down time and grabbed some dinner then did the concert.
Chapter 24 -- New Arrivals by True_Beauty
It was now late May and Carrie looked like she was just about to bust. Haylie had only a few weeks to go until she was due to have Sean. Carrie and Haylie had been spending a lot of time together planning the baby showers they wanted to have together.
"Hey Haylie," yelled Carrie from the kitchen as she grabbed a bottle of water.
"Yeah," yelled Haylie from the living room as she got up and walked into the kitchen. "What's up?"
"So when's your husband suppose to be home with food for the baby shower?" asked Carrie.
"He should be home any minute now with AJ," answered Haylie as she grabbed herself a glass of sweet tea.
Just then the front door swung open and in walked AJ and Nick with food and drinks in there had with the food and drinks for the baby shower that afternoon.
"Babe were home," yelled Nick as he walked into the kitchen and placed the food on the counter and kissed Haylie.
"Hey hon," said Haylie. "Got the cake?"
"Yeah its in the car I'm gonna go get it now," answered Nick as he walked out and got the cake and brought it in with AJ behind him with the rest of the food and drinks.
"Hey babe," said AJ as he kissed Carrie and placed the food on the counter. "So you ready for today?"
"Yeah Brian and Howie said they'd be over in a few to help you both seat up the tables out back," said Carrie.
"Well me and Carrie are gonna go in the living room and watch a movie if you need us," said Haylie. "Oh and Nick check on Ava for me in a few she's still asleep in our room on the bed."
"Ok I'll go check on her once I put the food away," said Nick as Haylie and Carrie walked out and went into the living room.
Nick and AJ put the food away and then Nick went and checked on the Ava. Ava was still sound asleep with the radio playing. Nick went over and kissed Ava on the head then walked out the room and downstairs and outside where AJ was with Brian and Howie who had just shown up with Leighanne and Baylee.
"Hey," said Nick as he walked up and hugged Leighanne. "Haylie and Carrie are inside if you want to go hang out with them, but you gotta be quite because Ava's taking a nap."
"Ok," said Leighanne as her and Baylee walked into the house. "Hey girls."
"Hey," said Haylie and Carrie at the same time.
"How are you both?" asked Leighanne as she sat down on the couch with Baylee.
"ready to have these two," said Carrie placing her hands on her stomach.
"I know I feel the same way about this one," said Haylie.
They continued to talk as Nick, Brian, Howie, and AJ were all outside getting ready for the baby shower.
"So when is everyone suppose to come?" asked Brian.
"About 2 is when it starts so we gotta get a move on the tables," said AJ.
"Where are the tables were suppose to put up?" asked Howie.
"Over on the porch stacked up," answered Nick as they walked over and grabbed a table.
"So where do you want these?" asked AJ.
"How about under the oak tree so they can have some shade while out here since its hot," answered Nick as the sat up the tables. Once done they placed the table clothes on and taped them down.
"Ok looks good we don't need to do anything else its just a simple shower not anything too big," said AJ.
"Let's go inside and check on everything and then all we have to do is wait for the guests," said Brian as they walked towards the house.
Once inside they heard the ladies laughing in the living room and walked into the room.
"Hey," said Howie as he leaned over and kissed the girls on the check. "How are you both?"
"Great," said Haylie and Carrie just as the door rang.
Nick looked at the clock on the DVD player and saw it said 1:45 p.m. and said, "I wonder who's here so early." Nick walked over and opened the door.
"Hey," said Annie as she hugged Nick and walked in with Jim close behind her.
"Hey," said Jim as he hugged Nick too. "How are you?"
"Great," said Nick as they walked into the living room shutting the door behind them.
"Hey baby," said Annie as she walked over to Haylie and gave her a hug. "How's my baby girl?"
"Great just can't wait to have Sean and get back to my old body," said Haylie.
"He'll be here before you know it," said Jim.
"Hey daddy," said Haylie as she hugged her dad.
"So Carrie how are you," said Annie as she turned to give Carrie a hug.
"Great," said Carrie. "How are you?"
"I'm great just so happy your both home to have the babies," said Annie as they door bell rang again.
"I'll get it," said Nick as he walked to the door again.
"Hey Nick," said Jessica as she hugged Nick. "How are you?"
"I'm great, yourself?" asked Nick.
"I'm doin' just fine," answered Jessica.
"Hey Sam," said Nick as he hugged Sam.
"Hey Nick," said Sam as they walked in and shut the door behind them.
"Mom," said Carrie as she tried to get off the couch.
"Don't get up baby," said Jessica as she came over and hugged Carrie and then Haylie. "How are my girls?"
"Great," said Haylie.
"Good but can you help me up I need to pee?" asked Carrie as Jessica helped pull her to her feet.
While Carrie went to the bathroom more people showed up and soon the shower was started. While outside eating and talking to all their friends out of nowhere two friends of Haylie and Carrie's came up from behind them and yelled, "surprise!"
Haylie and Carrie turned around only to see the two women responsible for helping them run into Nick.
"Haylie," yelled Haylie. "Hilary." Haylie and Carrie got up and hugged Haylie and Hilary Duff.
"I'm so happy you could come," said Carrie as she sat down.
"Grab a chair and some food," said Haylie.
"We would so not miss this," said Hilary.
"Your too special to us for us to miss this," said Haylie Duff.
They continued to talk as the day went on and played so many games. They were having so much fun and loved everything about the baby shower. Soon it was midnight and Haylie and Nick were just falling asleep together listening to the radio as 'Ticks' came on and Nick was rubbing Haylie's back.
The next morning AJ got up and made some breakfast for him and Carrie as Carrie slept. Once breakfast was ready AJ woke up Carrie and brought her into the kitchen to eat.
"Thanks babe," said Carrie.
"Welcome," said AJ as they ate. "So its getting close to the babies coming what do you want to name them?"
"I've been thinking about this for a while now," said Carrie. "I really love the name Taylor."
"Aww that's a cute name," said AJ. "But we need more then just that."
"I know," said Carrie. "Well how about Taylor Nicole?"
"That's cute," said AJ. "What about Avril Kellie?"
"That's cute," said Carrie.
"That's settle we have our girls names," said AJ as he put his arm around Carrie's shoulder and kissed her.
Just then they started to kick and Carrie placed her hand on her stomach.
"You alright," asked AJ looking at Carrie.
"Yeah I'm fine their just kicking," answered Carrie placing AJ's hand on the spot where they were kicking. They sat there and smiled and laughed and continued to talk about the babies. The day went on and they spent the whole day watching TV and movies.
"Oh babe I was thinking if you wanted we could go in a few and grab a bite to eat," said AJ as Carrie walked into the bathroom.
"That sounds great," yelled Carrie.
"Where do you wanna go?" asked AJ as Carrie walked out the bathroom.
"How about we grab a pizza?" said Carrie.
"That sounds great," said AJ as Carrie crawled back into bed with AJ. "When do you want to go?"
"How about after this show cause I wanna see who the murder is," answered Carrie as they watched Law & Order.
"Ok that’s just fine," said AJ.
They watched the rest of the show and saw who the murder was and then got ready to go out. They walked down the staircase and into the living room where Carrie grabbed her purse and started to walk out the door with AJ. Just then Carrie felt a pain and grabbed her stomach.
"AJ," said Carrie with pain.
AJ turned around quickly and said, "you alright?"
"Babies seem like they want to come now," said Carrie.
"Oh my gosh let me get the bag and then we can go to the hospital," said AJ shocked and nerves at the same time. AJ ran into the house and grabbed the bags from the bedroom and ran out to the car and put them in the backseat. Once he did all that he helped Carrie into the SUV and were off to the hospital. On the way there They called Dr. Adams and then Haylie and Nick who were going to meet them at the hospital once they dropped Ava off with her parents. Then they called Carrie’s parents who were on their way and then AJ’s mom who was gonna be on the next flight to Oklahoma.
Once they arrived at the hospital AJ drove up to the emergency room at the women’s hospital. He got out and ran to the door and got Carrie out and walked her into the hospital. Once inside a nurse came around and placed Carrie into a wheelchair.
“Let me park the car and grab her bag real quick,” said AJ as he ran outside and back into the SUV and found a close parking spot and got out and grabbed the bag and ran back inside.
“Where’d she go?” asked AJ looking around.
“The other nurse took her down to room 7,” said the nurse behind the counter. “Follow me right this way.”
AJ followed the nurse and said, “Thanks ma’am. Oh and by the way we have a couple people who are coming down can you send them straight over. It should be an older man and women and a young man and his pregnant wife.”
“Sure,” said the nurse as she walked back to the front.
AJ walked into the room and saw Carrie getting put on monitors and with a gown on already. He walked over next to Carrie and pulled a chair close and sat down and grabbed Carrie’s hand.
“This is it,” said Carrie as she looked at AJ.
“Yep no turning back now,” said AJ as he looked into Carrie’s eyes. “I love you so much.”
“I love you too,” said Carrie as a contraction hit.
“Ok breath in and out,” said AJ as the contraction went away. “Ok the worst is over.”
“Thanks,” said Carrie as she smiled.
Just as the contraction ended the door opened and in walked Haylie and Nick. Carrie looked up and smiled as Haylie walked over to the bed.
“Hey girl how you feeling?” asked Haylie.
“I didn’t know it would hurt this much,” laughed Carrie. “You never said anything.”
“You never asked,” said Haylie.
“Haylie you want to sit?” asked AJ as he got up from his seat.
“Thanks AJ,” said Haylie as she sat down.
“Hey guys can we have a minute together?” asked Carrie as she looked at both Nick and AJ.
“Sure baby,” answered AJ. “We’re gonna go see if your parents got here yet.”
“Ok thanks babe,” said Carrie as Nick and AJ left the room.
“Why’d you want them to leave?” asked Haylie with a strange look on her face.
“Because I wanted to have a moment alone with my best friend and the women who helped me meet my husband and the father of my kids,” answered Carrie. “I just wanted to say thanks.”
“You don’t need to thank me,” said Haylie. “I mean it was you how helped me win the tickets to meet my husband.”
“Well then I guess we’re even,” said Carrie with a smile. “Its just You do so much for me and I love you for that and I want you to be the twins godmother.”
“Aww Carrie I’d love to be their godmother,” said Haylie as she got up and hugged Carrie. When Haylie sat back down a contraction hit Carrie. “Ok Carrie just breath and it will be over before you know it.”
“It hurts,” said Carrie.
“I know it does just breath,” said Haylie. “Ok the worst is now over.”
“Thanks,” said Carrie as the doctor entered the room.
“Hi Mrs. McLean,” said Dr. Adams.
“Hi Dr. Adams,” said Carrie.
“I’m here to see how far along you are and when we might have these two tonight or sometime later,” said Dr. Adams as she check Carrie out. “Well it looks like we’ll hopefully have some babies tonight before midnight by the way things are looking.”
“Great thanks Dr.,” said Carrie.
“I’ll be back to check on you in an hour,” said Dr. Adams
“Ok thanks,” said Carrie as she closed her eyes and the doctor left the room. “I so hope they come before midnight.”
“Hopefully they will,” said Haylie as the door opened again and Carrie opened her eyes.
“Mama,” said Carrie as her mom and dad walked into the room. “Daddy.”
They walked over and hugged Carrie and stood by the edge of the bed.
“How are you doing?” asked Jessica.
“Not too bad,” answered Carrie. “It hurts though.”
“I know what you mean baby girl,” said Jessica.
“Want us to get you anything babe?” asked Sam.
“No thanks daddy,” answered Carrie. “Where’s AJ?”
“He went with Nick to get a drink and then he’d be right back,” said Jessica.
“Ok,” said Carrie as she closed her eyes. “I’m just so tired all of a sudden.”
“Just rest baby and we’ll be outside waiting,” said Sam as Haylie got up and walked towards the door with Jessica and Sam.
“Ok thanks guys,” said Carrie.
They walked out the door and went to the waiting area closest to Carrie’s room and sat down.
“I’m gonna call my parents and tell them so they can come down cause I’d know they’d love this and I’m gonna call my sister Sara too,” said Haylie as she got up and walked out the hospital to make her calls.
Meanwhile Nick and AJ were walking to get a drink from the vending machines.
“Dude how did you do this?” asked AJ. “How did you handle it so well with Haylie?”
“Dude do you not remember what I was like,” answered Nick. “I cried thinking Ava was gonna have something wrong with her. I was so upset cause she was coming so early. Leighanne was the main person to help me calm down and come to my senses. Now lets just grab a drink and you go back in there with your wife and be strong like Leighanne told me.”
“Ok thanks Nick,” said AJ as they got their drinks and walked back to Carrie’s room and AJ walked in while Nick walked over to Haylie and the others.
"Hey," whispered AJ as he walked over to the side of the bed.
"Hey," whispered Carrie back. Just then a contraction hit and Carrie grabbed onto AJ's hand.
"Ok breath in and out," said AJ. "Your doing great baby."
"I so can't wait for this part to be over with," said Carrie as the contraction ended.
"It will all be over with before you know it," said AJ.
Hours later AJ's mom was about an hour away on the plane and Haylie's parents and sister had shown up. The other guys were coming as soon as they could get a flight into town. They were so excited for AJ and Carrie. The doctor would come to check on Carrie every hour or so and would keep saying the same thing about the baby. It was getting late too and Carrie was getting more and more tired.
Midnight soon came and went and everyone was falling asleep in the waiting room. And it was now 2 in the morning. Denise had come and been in the waiting room with the others for about 2 hours now and Brian and Leighanne were gonna be there in the morning with Howie and Kevin coming in later the next day.
As AJ sat next to Carrie he looked into her eyes and said, "babe your the bravest woman I've ever seen. I love you." AJ then got up and kissed Carrie and then sat down again only for a contraction to start. Carrie grabbed AJ's hand and held it tight. "Ok just breath. Come on now your doing great. The worst is over now."
Just then Dr. Adams walked in and said, "Ok I think we should be ready to start having some babies." Carrie turned to AJ and smiled just as another contraction hit. "Ok just breath in and out Carrie and I'll get the nurses and then we can get started." Carrie Nodded her head as the contraction ended and Dr. Adams walked out of the room to get the nurses. She soon returned with four other nurses and got ready for the twins to come.
"This is it," said Carrie as she looked into AJ's eyes and smiled.
"No turning back now," said AJ as he kissed Carrie quickly. "Lets have us some babies."
"Ok Mrs. McLean when I have you push I want you to push till the count of 10 then you can stop," said Dr. Adams. "Ok we're going to start on the next contraction."
Just as the next contraction hit Carrie pushed as AJ counted to 10. Before they knew it they had one baby and within 5 minutes later they had a second baby. They cleaned them up and checked them out then placed them on Carrie's chest and each in an arm. Carrie looked back and forth at her girls.
"Can I hold one of them?" asked AJ.
"Yeah," answered Carrie as she passed the closest girl to AJ. "I love you."
"I love you too," said AJ as he kissed Carrie. "So who's who?"
"Well we picked out the names Taylor Nicole and Avril Kellie," said Carrie.
"Well she looks like a Taylor," said AJ as he looked into the baby in his arms. "So I'm holding Taylor Nicole then."
"Yeah I guess she'll be Avril Kellie then," said Carrie as she looked into the little girl in her arms. "Lets just keep a hold of them so we don't mix them up and the nurses can get up a bracelet for them."
"Ok," said AJ just as a nurse walked in.
"Do you have names yet?" asked the nurse.
"Yes," said Carrie as she looked at AJ.
"This is Taylor Nicole," said AJ.
"And this is Avril Kellie," said Carrie.
"Ok just right it down how you want it spelled and I'll get bracelets for them right now," said the nurse as she placed a paper on the table with a pen.
AJ took the paper and pen and wrote down Avril Kellie McLean and Taylor Nicole McLean. He then passed the paper and pen to the nurse who walked out the door and soon returned with bracelets.
"Here you go," said the Nurse with the bracelets. "Who's Avril?"
"She is," said Carrie pointing to the baby in her arms.
The nurse put the bracelet on Avril's ankle and then walked over to the other baby and said, "then this must be Taylor. Once I put on her bracelets another nurse will come in and get their footprints and get more info to write up their birth certificates and then get you both to sign them. Then another nurse should come in and ask about how your wanting to feed them and give you what you may need."
"Thanks," said Carrie as the nurse left. "So baby do you want the others to come in now?"
"That's up to you," answered AJ.
"Bring them in I know they wanna see the girls," said Carrie as she looked at Avril.
AJ placed Taylor in her bed and walked out the door and down to the waiting room where everyone was. He was smiling as he got to the group of people waiting for him.
"So," said Haylie as AJ stood in front of her.
"Wanna come meet Avril and Taylor?" asked AJ to everyone.
They all smiled and nodded their head and Haylie said, "Of course we wanna see them come on Carrie's my best friend."
As they walked into the room they saw Carrie sitting up with Avril in her arms.
"Hey," said Carrie as she looked at who was walking in the room.
"Hey," said Haylie as she walked and sat down next to Carrie's bed.
Soon hours passed and everyone had gone home to get some rest while AJ and Carrie stayed at the hospital with the twins. The next morning Brian and Leighanne showed up with Baylee and then later in the day like expected Howie, Kevin, and Kristin showed up. They were all excited for AJ and Carrie. Their babies were healthy and so cute. They looked just like both Carrie and AJ.
Those hours turned into days and soon they were able to go home and start life as a family. They were going to stay in Checotah for a while until Haylie had her baby and then maybe if they felt like it go back to LA.
Chapter 25 -- I Love You by True_Beauty
Weeks past as Nick and Haylie planned for the arrival of their son Sean Nickolas. They had gotten the whole house ready for their little boy. Ava couldn't wait for her brother to come, she was gonna be the best big sister ever. All she wanted to do was help out with anything and everything they did.
One day Nick and Haylie were out at a park with Ava just walking like normal. Nick and Haylie were holding each other as Ava tried run ahead of them.
"Ava don't run so far ahead," said Haylie. Ava slowed down as she grabbed Nick's hand.
"Daddy," said Ava as she wanted to be picked up. Nick picked Ava up and held her tight and then put his arm around Haylie. They walked on through the park and back towards the house. As they got to the porch Nick put down Ava as she ran to the door Nick let go of Haylie to grab the key out of his pocket.
Just then Haylie turned to Nick and said, "Nick I think its time."
"Time for what baby?" asked not thinking about the baby as he opened the door.
"Nick I think its time," repeated Haylie with Nick turning around to look at Haylie holding her side.
"Oh my gosh the baby," said Nick. "Lets get you into the car and then get your stuff." Nick and Haylie got into the car with Ava and Nick ran back inside and grabbed the bags and got back in the car. They were soon off to the hospital and Nick called the doctor and all the people needed to be called.
Once at the hospital they got into their room Nick left with Ava so Haylie could get sat up and so Ava could get a drink. They walked out the room and down the hall to the vending machines.
“Ok Ava lets see what they have to drink,” said Nick as he held Ava’s hand. “It looks like they have apple juice lets get that.”
Ava shook her head yes as Nick put the money into the machine. Ava watched as the juice fell to the bottom of the vending machine and Nick grabbed it.
“Lets go see if they have a straw in mommy’s room for you so you can drink it,” said Nick as they started walking back to Haylie’s room.
Just as they were about to walk into the room Anna and Jim walk up next to them.
“Hey,” said Anna with a smile on her face.
“Hey,” said Nick.
“Grandma,” said Ava with the biggest smile on her face. Ava held her hands out for her to grab her and hold her.
“I think she wants you,” said Nick as he passed Ava to Anna.
“Come here baby girl,” said Anna.
“So how is she?” asked Jim.
“She’s great they were just hooking her up to all the monitors when I left with Ava to get a drink,” answered Nick.
“Well can we go see her?” asked Anna.
“Yeah,” said Nick as he opened the door and they all walked in. “Hey babe look who I found outside.”
Haylie looked over and saw her parents and smiled.
“Hey sweetheart,” said Anna.
“Hey momma,” said Haylie as she sat in the bed. “Hey daddy.”
“How’s my girl?” asked Jim.
“Fine thanks dad,” answered Haylie as a contraction hit.
“Breath baby,” said Nick as the contraction went away.
“So are AJ and Carrie here yet?” asked Haylie.
“Not that I know of let me go see,” answered Nick as he walked out the door and down towards the entrance of the hospital. Just as he walked out the entrance he ran into AJ and Carrie coming in with the twins in their arms.
“Hey Nick,” said Carrie.
“Hey Carrie,” said Nick as he kissed her on her cheek. “Haylie was wondering where ya’ll where seems like she wants you here Carrie.”
“Well we had to get the twins,” said AJ. “Its not just like we used to be when we could go anywhere quickly we have these two to care for now.”
“Yeah I know but you can’t tell that to a woman who’s about to have a baby,” said Nick as they walked into the hospital. “It takes us forever to go anywhere with Ava but we’re trying to lessen our load now that we have the new baby coming.”
“Well lets not just stand around I wanna go see Haylie,” said Carrie interrupting the guys talking.
“Sorry Carrie,” said Nick. “Follow me this way and I’ll take you to Haylie.” They all walked over to Haylie’s room and walked in.
“Haylie,” said Carrie as she walked in and walked over to Haylie.
“Carrie I’m so glad you’re here,” said Haylie as they hugged.
“I wouldn’t miss this for the world,” said Carrie. “But we did have to bring the twins cause my parents wanted to come but they said they’d be here a little later because they had to do something.”
“Ok great,” said Haylie.
Hours went by and soon more people had shown up and were packing the waiting room. By noon on June 14th they had a beautiful healthy baby boy, Sean Nickolas Carter.
“Nick,” said Haylie as she looked at Sean.
“Yeah,” answered Nick.
“Wanna take him out there and show him off to the others?” asked Haylie.
“Yeah they’d love to see him,” answered Nick as he picked Sean up and walked out the door. Nick walked over to the waiting room and saw everyone sitting down talking. “Hey ya’ll wanna see Sean?”
“Yeah,” everyone yelled as they got up and ran over to meet Nick.
“Aww he’s so cute,” said Anna. “Can I hold my grandson?”
“Yeah sure,” answered Nick as he passed Sean off to Anna.
“How’s Haylie?” asked Carrie.
“She’s doing great just resting,” answered Nick as Sean was being passed around.
“Daddy I wanna see the baby,” said Ava looking up at Nick.
“Come here baby,” said Nick as he picked Ava up and showed her Sean. “That’s your new brother.”
“When can we take him home?” asked Ava looking at Nick.
“In a few days,” answered Nick.
“Aww man,” replied Ava.
“No he’s gotta stay here with mommy for a few days then they both can come home,” said Nick. “Your gonna go stay with Grandma and Grandpa tonight.”
“Grandma,” said Ava with a big smile and jumping up and down in Nick’s arm.
“Calm down baby girl,” said Nick. “Wanna go say bye to mommy then you can go over to Grandma and Grandpa’s and have fun with them?”
“Yeah,” said Ava as Nick placed her on the ground. “Ok let me get your brother and then we can go see mommy.”
“YAY!” yelled Ava as Nick got Sean back and then walked with Ava to the room. Ava could walk and talk really good for a 18 month old. As they walked into the room Haylie opened her eyes and smiled to see her husband walk in with their two beautiful healthy kids.
“Hey,” said Haylie.
“Hey,” said Nick as he walked to the bed. “Ava wanted to come say bye before your parents took her home for the night.”
“Great I wanted to say bye to my little girl,” said Haylie as Nick placed Sean in his bed and grabbed Ava and sat her on the bed with Haylie.
“Mommy,” said Ava as she hugged Haylie.
Haylie leaned down kissed Ava on the head and said, “Hey baby. How’s mommy’s princess?”
“Great,” said Ava as she got up on the bed and kissed Haylie on the cheek. “Love ya.”
“I love you too,” said Haylie as tears fell from her eyes. It was the first time Ava had ever said I love you to anyone and it just made Haylie so happy that she finally said it.
Ava tried to get off the bed but couldn’t so Nick helped her off and then she ran towards the door and waited for him to open it and then she was off to Anna and Jim.
“Nick did you hear her?” asked Haylie as she cried. “She said she loves me.”
“I know baby,” replied Nick. “I know.” Nick then placed a kiss on Haylie’s head and then walked out the door to tell Jim and Anna something. “Hey we’ll be by when we get out of here in two days if you don’t wanna come back.”
“Ok we’ll be waiting for you three,” said Anna as she hugged Nick.
“Thanks for taking care of Ava,” said Nick.
“Its my pleasure,” replied Anna as she turned around and Jim grabbed Ava.
“Oh and let me get you her stuff from the car,” said Nick as they walked out and got the stuff from the SUV. Once they exchanged Ava’s stuff from one SUV to another Nick said goodbye and returned to Haylie.
“Man these last couple of years have flown by so quickly,” said Haylie as Nick came in.
“I know it,” replied Nick. “It seems just like yesterday that I ran into you at the concert.”
“I know it does,” said Haylie. “That will be a night I’ll never forget.”
“Me too,” said Nick. “I so can’t wait to be out of this hospital and back home with just my family.”
“Me too,” replied Haylie. “Me too.”
The days past quickly and soon they were home as a family again and with Sean this time. Sean was a happy healthy baby boy who looked just like his daddy. You could tell just by the way he looked and acted already he would be a daddy’s boy and act just like him.
Chapter 26 -- Europe by True_Beauty
“Aww just look at those guys who would have seen it coming,” said Haylie to Carrie as they looked out the tour bus at Nick, AJ, and Brian playing with Baylee, Ava, Avril, Taylor, and Sean. It was now November and they were back on tour over in Europe.
“I know who knew us two girls from Checotah, Oklahoma could have changed them two,” replied Carrie.
“I never knew I’d be married with a family this young,” said Haylie. “I thought I’d have to wait another 5 or more years to get married and start my family.”
“I know,” said Carrie. “I thought I’d have to always stay in Checotah to find happiness.”
“I know me too,” said Haylie as they laughed. “I’m so glad we found someone like we did and that we didn’t have to wait and aren’t still stock in Checotah and just go back to get away.”
“Yes I think God all the time for AJ and the twins,” said Carrie.
“I know I think God all the time for Nick and Ava and Sean,” said Haylie. “Without them I’d probably just be in some desk job just barely getting by.”
“I know what you mean,” said Carrie. “Well I’m hungry and need something to eat so I’m gonna go bug my guy and see if he has any ideas for the day.”
“Ok sounds like fun I’ll go out there with you,” said Haylie as they walked off the tour bus.
“So babe what’s for lunch?” asked Carrie as she walked up to the guys and kids.
“Well they’ve got a McDonald’s not too far from here,” said AJ.
"Sounds good," said Carrie. "How about we all go get something to eat and then if you want we can go shopping since I always wanted to shop in Europe."
"Sounds good to me," said AJ. "What do you guys think?"
"Sounds ok," said Nick.
"I'll get Leighanne and Howie their inside the bus watching TV," said Brian. "Keep an eye on Baylee for me."
"Ok,” said Haylie as Brian walked onto the bus.
"So is it in walking distance?" asked Carrie.
"Well we can walk if you want but I don't know where it is maybe someone could show us around," answered AJ.
"Ok we can get a tour guide probably really easily and close by," said Nick. "I'll just go inside the venue and get someone who knows their way around and might wanna come with us."
"Ok sounds good," said Carrie as Nick walked inside the venue and Brian walked off the bus with Leighanne and Howie.
"Hey Leighanne," said Haylie.
"Hey," said Leighanne.
"So we heading to McDonald's I hear," said Howie.
"Yeah Nick went to go get someone to show us where it is," said AJ.
"Cool," said Brian as Nick walked back out with a young lady about 20 years old.
"Hey ya'll I found someone who knows the area like the back of her hand," said Nick.
"Great," said Haylie.
"Everyone this is Jazmyne," said Nick. "Jazmyne this is, Brian and his wife Leighanne and their son Baylee, and that's Howie over there. Oh and AJ and his wife Carrie and their two daughters Avril and Taylor. Finally over here is my wife Haylie and our two kids Ava and Sean."
"Hi nice to meet you all," said Jazmyne in an English accent.
"So how far to the nearest McDonald's?" asked Brian.
"From here about oh I'd say 2 minutes by car about 10 or less by walking," answered Jazmyne.
"So what do ya'll wanna do?" asked Haylie. "I mean it'd probably be a great walk for the kids."
"Lets walk but take the body guards just incase," said Leighanne.
"Ok," said AJ. "I'll get the stroller for Avril and Taylor." AJ then walked over to his tour bus and walked inside and got the stroller for the twins then walked back to Carrie. As he was doing that Nick and Brian both grabbed Ava, Sean, and Baylee's strollers too. They all seem to return about the same time.
"Ready to go," said Howie.
"Yeah just let me put Sean in the stroller," said Haylie as she placed Sean in the stroller that she had from when Ava was his age. "Ok ready."
They all headed out with their strollers in hand with diaper bags in hand and cameras too. They walked out of the venue parking area and towards McDonald's.
"So is this your first trip here?" asked Jazmyne to Carrie and Haylie.
"No we came over here last tour," answered Carrie.
"Oh," said Jazmyne. "Well there are some great shops here for kids and babies because I just went shopping at a place down the street for my nephews and nieces."
"Oh cool we'll have to check those out," said Haylie. "Ava and Sean have so many clothes but I just love shopping for them no matter what. I buy in bigger sizes sometimes so they can grow into them on tour."
"Yeah that's always a great idea," said Jazmyne as they walked closer to McDonald's.
"So how old are your nephew and nieces?" asked Carrie?
"6 months, a year, and 2” answered Jazmyne. “My oldest sister has the year old and my brother has the 2 year old and 6 month old.”
“Awww those are just the cutest ages,” said Haylie. “I can’t wait till Sean’s older so he can have as much fun as Ava and Baylee.”
“I know what you mean these two will have so much fun with them,” added Carrie. They soon arrived at McDonald’s and ordered their food. They bought lunch for Jazmyne and went to sit down and eat. They talked for hours and played around with the kids. Once they were done there they cleaned up the kids and went shopping.
“I’ll take you to that really cute shop I was telling you about,” said Jazmyne as they walked out of McDonald’s and went to the next street up. “They have the cutest outfits.”
“Oh there’s a place in California that has the cutest stuff for kids,” said Haylie. “I so love shopping for the kids. Have you seen Gwen Stefani’s baby line?”
“Oh I’ve heard of it,” said Jazmyne. “From what I’ve seen of her son’s clothing they are adorable.”
“I know that’s why I bought a bunch for the kids while I was there before we came over here,” said Haylie.
“Awww that’s cool,” said Jazmyne.
They walked into a shop and went straight to the babies clothes and found some of the cutest things.
“Look Carrie,” said Haylie. “Avril and Taylor would look so cute in this.”
“Yeah grab one in a bigger size for them,” said Carrie. “Hey look at this Ava would look so cute in this dress. Oh and Leighanne this would be so cute for Baylee.”
“Oh cute,” said Leighanne.
“Oh she would,” said Haylie. “Grab it in her size. She’s in 2T.”
“Hey look Sean would look so cute in this,” said Jazmyne.
“Aww that’s perfect,” said Haylie. “Look for it in 9-12 months size and I’ll take it.”
They guys were standing around the store waiting for the girls to finish shopping when AJ and Nick got way to bored and started making fun of their wives.
“Oh my gosh Nick this would be just the cutest thing ever,” joked AJ.
“Oh my gosh it would,” said Nick. “Oh and lookie here here’s a cute shirt to go with that skirt.”
“Shut up,” yelled Haylie as she heard Nick.
“You better watch what you two say and do,” said Carrie.
“What if we don’t,” said AJ. “You gonna give me a spanking.” Everyone started to laugh as they continued to talk.
“You just keep it up and see what happens,” said Carrie as she went back to shopping.
“Oo I’m so scared,” said AJ.
“That’s it,” said Carrie as she walked over to AJ and whispered in his ear. As she whispered AJ’s eye’s widened in shock.
“You wouldn’t,” said AJ.
“I would if you keep it up,” said Carrie as she walked away. Just as she got back to the girls everyone broke out laughing but AJ who was still in shock at what Carrie had just said.
“Your too bad,” said AJ.
“Why thank you,” said Carrie as she took a bow. “Don’t try me cause I’ve got more I can say and do.”
“Oo I wanna hear,” said Haylie as they laughed.
“Don’t you dare cause I’ve got stuff on you too,” said AJ.
“Oh but don’t forget I know almost everything about my friend here cause if you forgot we grew up together and she is my best friend,” said Haylie.
AJ looked at Haylie then at Carrie and then gave up with trying to compete with them both. They soon finished their shopping and they all headed back to the venue for a few before the concert was about to start. Haylie loved the time right before the concerts because that was the time that Nick would spend with the kids so he could say good night to them before they went to bed during the show. Once the concert was over and the guys boarded the buses they were off to another stop on the tour.
The next day as they drove towards the next stop Nick and Haylie were in bed together while Sean and Ava slept.
“Baby,” said Haylie.
“Yeah,” replied Nick.
“What do you think about extending the family even more?” asked Haylie.
Nick turned quickly towards Haylie and asked, “What? Are you pregnant again baby?”
“No baby,” answered Haylie as Nick breathed a sigh of relief. “I was just thinking do you want more kids or not. Cause I wanted at least one or two more kids. I’ve always wanted a big family and all I had growing up was a sister.”
“Baby I don’t care if we have one, two, or even three more kids,” said Nick. “I’d be happy with anything that makes my baby happy and makes our family happy too. I mean I’d love to have another baby but I’d also like to have time off when we had more kids so I wouldn’t be scared like I was when Ava came early.”
“Baby I never said we’d have more kids now just in the future before Ava and Sean are too much older,” said Haylie. “Maybe in like the next year or so.”
“Baby its all up to you,” said Nick. “Lets just take it one day at a time. I love you.”
“I love you too,” said Haylie as Sean started to cry.
“I’ve got him,” said Nick as he got out of bed.
“Thanks babe,” said Haylie as Nick leaned down and kissed Haylie then went to go check on Sean.
As Sean quieted down and soon couldn’t be heard anymore in the back room Haylie feel asleep. When Haylie woke up an hour later they were still on the road and she was all alone in the back room. No Nick, no Ava, no Sean, no one around. Haylie then got up and walked out the room and into the front of the bus where Nick was with both Ava and Sean playing around and making them both laugh. Haylie couldn’t help but smile as she walked closer to them.
“Hey,” said Haylie.
“Hey,” said Nick.
“Mommy,” said Ava as she ran over to Haylie.
“Hey princess how are you?” asked Haylie.
“Good,” answered Ava as Haylie picked her up.
“So are you and Sean having a fun time with daddy?” asked Haylie.
“Uh huh,” said Ava as she shook her head yes.
Haylie put Ava on the ground and sat down with her and started to play with her as Nick joined and made Sean and Ava laugh. They had a great time and were truly a happy family.
Chapter 27 -- Fun In The Sun by True_Beauty
Six months later Ava was now 2 years old and Sean was 11 months old while Taylor and Avril had just turned 1 a couple days ago. Everyone was on vacation down in Florida for Sean’s birthday and was playing at the beach. Sean was just like his dad and loved the water. All he wanted to do when they went to the beach was be in the water with Haylie and Nick. Ava loved playing in the sand and building sand castles with Nick. Nick just loved spending time at the beach with his family.
The day of Sean’s birthday they were all gonna head out to the beach and then go eat at a place somewhere close by. They all met at Nick and Haylie’s then followed over towards the beach. As they got there they got out and grabbed all the stuff they needed and headed for the water.
“Babe you wanna grab Ava so I can get Sean,” said Haylie as they unloaded the SUV.
“Yeah sure let me just grab the cooler and some chairs from the trunk,” replied Nick.
“Ok,” said Haylie as she picked Sean up and walked over to Ava’s side of the SUV. “Come on baby lets unbuckle you and daddy will take your hand and walk with you to the beach.”
“Ok mommy,” said Ava as she got out of the SUV and grabbed Nick’s hand. As they walked onto the beach with the others people would occasionally glance over to see them walk by. They just kept walking until they found the perfect spot for them and then put their stuff down and relaxed.
“Hey Carrie feel like racing me to the water?” asked Haylie.
“Your on,” said Carrie as she passed Taylor to Howie. “Hold her while I beat Haylie’s butt.”
They ran off into the water and then Carrie turned to Haylie and said, “I so told you I’d beat you. I’m the winner.”
“So how about racing back,” said Haylie as they started off again.
“Oh your not gonna win,” said Carrie as Haylie beat her.
“Yeah right I just won,” said Haylie as they laughed.
“It’s a tie now,” said Carrie. “We’ll finish this later when I can catch my breath.”
“Fine its on later,” said Haylie.
“So who wants to go swimming?” asked Nick.
“Me, me, me,” said Ava jumping up and down at Nick’s feet.
“Ok lets go,” said Nick as he picked Ava up and ran for the water and got in.
“I wanna come too,” said Haylie as she picked up Sean who was sitting on the blanket they had put down.
“Don’t let me,” said Brian as Baylee ran behind him.
They soon were all in the water playing around having a blast. Before they knew it, it was getting late and everyone was getting hungry. They soon packed up all their stuff and headed out for a close by restaurant.
“So hope ya’ll like seafood cause I want some shrimp right now,” said Haylie as they walked into Red Lobster.
“Hi welcome to Red Lobster how many in your party today?” asked the hostess.
Haylie turned around to count and then answered, “12.”
“Ok,” said the hostess. “Can I have a name please?”
“Yes,” answered Haylie. “Put it under, umm, Nick.”
“Ok here’s a pager and we’ll page you when the table is ready,” said the hostess. “How many kids in your party?”
“5,” answered Haylie. “We’ll need 3 high chairs and 2 booster seats please.”
“Ok,” said the hostess. “We’ll go get your table set up as soon as we can.”
“Thanks,” said Haylie.
“Umm,” said the hostess as she went to go set the table.
“She’s gonna go set it up and page us when the table is ready,” said Haylie as she walked up to the group of people.
“Ok,” said Leighanne.
They talked for a few before the pager went off and they were seated.
“Hi I’ll be your waitress tonight,” said the waitress. “My name is Abby if you need anything. Can I start you all off with a drink or an appetizer?”
“I think we’ll just get our drinks right now,” said Nick. “I’ll have a dr. pepper.”
“Me too,” said Haylie. “And do you have apple juice?”
“Yes we do,” answered Abby.
“Ok then two for the kids,” said Haylie.
“I’ll take two too for my kids,” said Carrie. “And a sweet tea please.”
“A sweet tea too,” said AJ.
“Water,” said Howie.
“Dr. Pepper,” said Leighanne.
“Me too,” said Brian. “And a apple juice for him too.” Brian pointed to Baylee as he said that.
“Ok I’ll be right back with the drinks,” said Abby as she walked off.
“This all looks so good,” said Leighanne.
“I know it does,” said Howie as they all looked at the menu.
“I so know what I’m getting,” said Haylie as she placed her menu down.
“What re you getting then?” asked Nick.
“Coconut shrimp and a ceaser salad,” answered Haylie.
“Sounds good,” said Nick. “I think I’m gonna get the lobster and steak this time.”
They all talked about the food and what sounded good and soon Abby returned with their drinks and started getting their orders.
“I’ll take the coconut shrimp appetizer and a ceaser salad,” said Haylie. “And a kids popcorn shrimp for the kids please.”
“I’ll have the Lobster and shrimp,” said Nick. “with mash potatoes and a ceaser salad.”
“How would you like that cooked?” asked Abby.
“Medium please,” answered Nick.
They soon all ordered and their food soon arrived. They kept talking and having a fun time through out the whole meal and once done they headed back to Nick and Haylie’s. Once there it was starting to get really late and the kids were falling asleep so they all decided to leave one by one until it was just Nick, Haylie, Ava, and Sean left at the house.
“Babe you wanna help me put the kids to bed then we can go to our room,” said Haylie as she picked up Sean who was asleep on the couch next to Nick.
“Yeah sure,” said Nick as he picked up Ava who had fallen asleep on the floor next to where AJ had been seating earlier that night.
They headed up stairs into the two separate bedrooms and placed Ava and Sean into their cribs and kissed them good night then went to their room down the hall.
“Wow I so can’t believe our son is a year old today,” said Haylie as she walked into their room.
“I know he’s grown so fast,” said Nick.
“I love you,” said Haylie as she walked over to Nick and kissed him.
“I love you too,” said Nick as he kissed her back.
They laid down on the bed next to each other with Nick’s arms around Haylie as they watched TV. Nick soon started to kiss Haylie’s neck as Haylie turned around and started kissing Nick.
The next morning they woke up with Sean crying for them and Haylie got up and throw on Nick’s shirt and ran into his room and picked him up.
“Its ok Sean I’m here,” said Haylie as she rocked back and forth to calm him down. “Lets get you a new diaper and then some food that sound good.”
Haylie soon changed his diaper and then headed to the room next to Sean’s which was Ava’s room and saw her just waking up and looking at Haylie.
“Morning Ava,” said Haylie.
“Mommy,” said Ava.
“Lets get you into a new diaper and then go get some breakfast with your brother,” said Haylie as she placed Sean on the ground to get Ava out of her crib and then changed her diaper. “Ok time for us to now go get daddy up and then get some breakfast.” Ava heard that and took off running for Haylie and Nick’s room. As soon as she got there she tried to jump on the bed but couldn’t pull herself up as Haylie walked in she helped her up. Ava then bounced over to Nick and woke him up.
“Daddy, daddy,” said Ava with a big smile on her face.
“Hey morning,” said Nick as he woke up with a smile on his face.
“Hey,” said Haylie as she sat down with Sean on the other side of the bed. “You hungry?”
“I could go for something,” answered Nick as he kissed Haylie.
“Ava and Sean are hungry so lets go down stairs and get some breakfast,” said Haylie.
“Ok let me get dressed and I’ll be right down,” said Nick.
“Ok I’m gonna go make some cereal for the kids and grab me a waffle want anything?” asked Haylie.
“A waffle sounds good I’ll have two thanks,” answered Nick.
“Ok I’ll get them for you,” said Haylie as she kissed Nick then picked up the two kids and headed for the kitchen downstairs.
Soon Nick joined them downstairs dressed in a shirt and a pair of shorts.
“Here’s your food,” said Haylie as she handed Nick his plate.
“Thanks babe,” said Nick as he kissed Haylie and took his food and placed it on the table and grabbed a drink.
“So what do you want to do today?” asked Haylie as she put her food and drink on the table and sat down.
“Well everyone is going home today so how about we take the kids to the zoo or something,” answered Nick.
“That sounds fun,” said Haylie.
“They’ll have a blast seeing all the different animals here,” said Nick. “I haven’t been to the zoo in forever so this will be fun for us all.”
“Yeah it will,” said Haylie as they ate and continued to talk.
Once they were done they put they got ready and left for the zoo. Once there they got out and bought the tickets and walked inside.
“Ok what do you wanna see first Ava?” asked Haylie as she held Ava’s hand.
“Monkeys,” yelled Ava.
“Ok monkeys it is,” said Nick as he pushed Sean in his stroller.
“Can you pass me the camera Nick so I can take picture please?” asked Haylie.
“Sure here you go,” answered Nick as he gave Haylie the camera.
“Look Ava monkeys,” said Nick as he picked Ava up.
Haylie started taking pictures of Ava and Nick as they looked at the monkey’s and Ava smiled. Then Haylie picked up Sean so he could see the monkeys. Nick then took the camera and took pictures of Haylie and Sean as he looked at the monkeys.
“Ok where to now?” asked Nick.
“How about the bear and tigers,” said Haylie.
“Lions and tigers and bears oh my,” said Nick as they both laughed.
“Bears and tigers it is then,” said Haylie as they walked towards the tigers.
They soon saw all the animals in the park and Ava got to feed the giraffes and pet the goats. They had a fun felled day. They got home about 4:30 that day and put the kids both down for a nap.
“Wanna watch a movie while their out?” asked Nick as he put in a movie.
“Yeah sure what do you wanna watch?” replied Haylie.
“How about You, Me, and Dupree?” asked Nick.
“Oo sounds good,” answered Haylie as she sat down on the couch with Nick to watch the movie.
Chapter 28 -- And Another One Makes 5 by True_Beauty
“Nick!” yelled Haylie from the bathroom.
“Yeah,” said Nick as he walked in seeing Haylie sitting on the edge of the bath tube. Nick sat down next to Haylie. “So what’s it say?”
“We’re gonna have another baby,” said Haylie as she looked at the pregnancy test in her hand.
“Are you sure?” asked Nick.
“That’s what it says Nick,” replied Haylie looking at Nick.
“Well it could be wrong you know,” said Nick.
“Nick I’ve tried 3 different ones and all say the same thing,” said Haylie. “It looks like we’ll finally have a big family after all.”
“Yeah I guess so,” said Nick looking at Haylie as he smiled. “I love you.”
“I love you too,” said Haylie as they kissed.
“We’re gonna have another baby,” said Nick with a smile.
“Yeah we are,” said Haylie smiling too. “Lets call the doctor and make an appointment with her for either today or tomorrow.”
“Ok,” said Nick as he kissed Haylie again.
They soon made the appointment and went that day and found out that Haylie was 2 weeks pregnant. They couldn’t be more excited. They soon went to Haylie’s parents house to pick up Ava and Sean who were over there for the day. They told them the good news and were off back to their home. They had been back in Checotah now for a good month and were loving it. It was winter now and the new baby was due in September they couldn’t wait.
“So now that Ava’s 3 maybe we should get her a bed so we can use her crib for the new baby,” said Haylie as they walked into the house.
“Yeah we can get her a new one after the holiday’s,” said Nick.
“I was thinking maybe we could go to California for Christmas this year,” said Haylie. “I mean I haven’t been to the house there in months and I’d love to be at the beach too.”
“We can go back when ever you want,” said Nick as he walked up the stairs and into Ava’s room and Haylie walked into Sean’s room. They put the kids to sleep and went to their bedroom.
“So you up for having an early Christmas with my parents and then heading out to California the next day?” asked Haylie.
“Yeah whatever you want babe,” replied Nick as he went into the bathroom.
“Nick,” said Haylie as she walked in behind Nick.
“Yeah,” said Nick.
“When we get back to California,” said Haylie as she paused.
“Yeah,” said Nick.
“Lets tell the guys right away so we don’t have to hide it from them,” said Haylie. “I mean we hid the first one for a while.”
“Whatever you want,” said Nick. “We’ll tell everyone when your ready and only then.”
“Thanks babe,” said Haylie as she kissed Nick.
Haylie laid her head on Nick’s chest as Nick held her tight.
They soon walked into the bedroom and changed out of their clothes into something more comfortable. Haylie got into one of Nick’s shirts and jumped into bed and snuggled up close to Nick.
“So you gonna call your parents tomorrow and tell them about the early Christmas here?” asked Nick.
“Yeah and we can have the Christmas here either tomorrow night or the next night,” said Haylie. “I mean there’s only like 6 days till Christmas.”
“I can’t believe that,” said Nick. “6 more days. Wow.”
“I know,” said Haylie as she snuggled closer to Nick and fell asleep.
The next morning Nick was making breakfast while Haylie was getting the kids dressed and ready to go over to Haylie’s parent’s place.
“Honey stay still,” said Haylie to Ava who was moving all over the place while Haylie tried to get her dressed.
“Mommy look,” said Ava. “I can spin in this.” Ava spun around in her Christmas dress.
“Please baby stay still so I can just put on your pull ups and then your socks and shoes.”
“Ok mommy,” said Ava as she sat on the ground. “Pretty.”
“Yeah they are,” said Haylie as she stood Ava up and put her pull up on and then sat her down again and grabbed Ava’s socks. “Ok give me one of your feet.” Haylie put the socks on then the shoes and picked up Ava. “Ok you can go on down to daddy if you want now. I’m gonna go get your brother ready now.”
“Ok mommy,” said Ava as she ran out of her room and into the kitchen where Nick was.
“Now on to get your brother dressed,” said Haylie as she got up from the ground she was sitting on.
Haylie walked into Sean’s room and saw him standing in his crib waiting for her to come and get him.
“Hey big man,” said Haylie as she picked Sean up. “How’s my man today? You ready to get dressed and go see Grandma and Grandpa this afternoon?” Haylie walked over to Sean’s closet and grabbed out some clothes and changed and dressed Sean. Once done Haylie took Sean into her arms and went down towards the kitchen. As they got down the stairs Haylie put Sean on the floor so he could walk with Haylie holding onto her hand.
“Nick is Ava with you?” asked Haylie.
“Yeah she’s in here just talking up a storm,” replied Nick.
“Ok,” said Haylie as she walked closer to the kitchen with Sean. “Come on Sean lets go get daddy.”
As they got to the doorway of the kitchen Nick bent down and said, “come here.”
Haylie let go of Sean’s hand and he walked to Nick. Nick grabbed Sean and hugged him and picked him up.
“That’s my boy,” said Nick. “You hungry?”
Sean shook his head yes.
“Ok lets get you into your high chair and then food will be out soon,” said Nick. “Haylie can you take him and Ava and I’ll grab the food?”
“Yeah sure babe,” answered Haylie as she took Sean from Nick’s arm’s. “Come on Ava lets go sit down so we can eat then go to Grandma and Grandpa’s for an early Christmas.”
“Ok,” said Ava as she walked into the dinning room. Nick soon followed with plates and silverware and glasses. Then he soon returned with food and drinks.
“Looks great babe,” said Haylie.
“Thanks,” said Nick.
Soon they were done eating and on their way to Haylie’s parent’s house.
Once there they got out and Ava ran straight to Annie.
“Hey baby,” said Annie as she picked up Ava.
“Grandma,” yelled Ava.
“How’s my girl?” asked Annie.
“Great,” replied Ava. “Grandpa.”
“Hey girl,” said Jim as Annie past Ava to him and they walked into the other room while Annie helped bring in stuff from the car.
“Hey baby,” said Annie.
“Hey momma,” said Haylie.
“Let me take Sean for you,” said Annie.
“Thanks,” said Haylie.
“So how are ya’ll?” asked Annie.
“Great,” said Nick as they walked in the house.
“I’m just wanting to get the kids out to California for the winter cause its so cold here,” said Haylie.
“Yeah it is so cold here,” said Jim. “It might be better for them at this age to be in a warmer climate.”
“Yeah I know,” said Nick.
They continued to talk and soon opened gifts then had an early dinner and spent more time talking until Ava and Sean were passed out in Nick and Haylie’s arms. They soon left and went home and put them in their rooms then got ready to leave for California.
Once they had gotten to the airport the next day they ran into some fans who had recognized Nick while we were going to wait for our plane.
“Hi I’m sorry to interrupt but I was wondering if I could get a picture with you,” asked one fan.
“Yeah sure,” said Nick. “Haylie can you take Ava for a sec.”
“Yeah sure babe,” said Haylie as she grabbed Ava’s hand.
“Ok ready,” said Nick to the fan.
“Great,” said the fan as they took the picture. “Thanks. Oh and your kids are so cute.”
“Thanks,” said Nick. “Well I gotta go sorry I can’t stay around but I gotta get home.”
“Ok well thanks,” said the fan as Nick went and picked up Ava.
“Hungry?” asked Nick to Ava.
“Yeah,” replied Ava. “McDonald’s!”
“McDonald’s?” questioned Nick. “That’s what you want?”
“Yeah,” answered Ava looking at Nick with a big smile on her face.
“Ok then McDonald’s it is,” said Nick.
“Ok I think there’s one not to far from our gate,” said Haylie.
“Great,” said Nick as he put his free arm around Haylie’s waist and walked towards McDonald’s.
“I see it!” yelled Ava. “I see it!”
“Yeah honey I see it too,” said Haylie as they walked into the McDonald’s and got in line.
“May I help who’s next,” asked the lady behind the counter.
“Hi I’d like two chicken nuggets kids meals please,” said Haylie. “Both with apple juice to drink and a big mac no pickles or onions and a large sweet tea.”
“I’ll have a big mac too and a large sweet tea and medium fry,” said Nick.
“Ok is that all?” asked the lady.
“Yes please,” answered Nick.
“Your total is $15.50,” said the lady.
“Here you go,” said Nick as he passed a $20.
“Here’s your change and your receipt your food will be right up,” said the lady.
“Thanks,” replied Nick as he took Ava to go sit down with Haylie and Sean.
“Mommy guess what?” said Ava.
“What baby?” asked Haylie.
“I love you,” answered Ava.
“I love you too baby,” said Haylie as she leaned over and gave her a kiss.
The food soon was ready and Nick got it and brought it back to their table.
“Hungry?” asked Nick to Ava.
“Uh huh,” replied Ava as Nick placed her food in front of her and she started to eat it.
“Well then eat up,” said Haylie. “So who’s all out in California?”
“I think Carrie and AJ said they’d be there with the twins,” replied Nick.
“Great I’d love to see her and tell her the great news and all,” responded Haylie.
“I know Brian and Howie are gonna be with their families in other states,” said Nick.
“Ok we’ll tell them once we see them again,” said Haylie.
“We might not see them for a couple months you know that right since were on a break and all till like May,” said Nick.
“Yeah I know but I’d rather tell them in person then on the phone,” said Haylie. “Its just like me hearing about Carrie would have been a little upsetting if I had heard it over the phone.”
“Yeah I know what you mean,” said Nick. “I know you’ve gotten close to the girls on the tour and Carrie’s been your best friend since forever.”
“Thanks for understanding Nick,” said Haylie as she finished her big mac and so did Nick.
“You ready to go to the gate and wait for the plane?” asked Nick as they cleaned up.
“Yeah sure just let me get a refill and we can go,” answered Haylie. “Want one?”
“Yeah thanks babe,” replied Nick.
“No prob,” said Haylie as she grabbed Nick’s drink and walked to get a refill.
Nick grabbed the carry-on bag and then Sean into his arms and then grabbed Ava’s hand. They met up with Haylie who had the drinks in her hand and grabbed Ava’s hand and then passed Nick his drink.
“Thanks,” said Nick.
“Welcome,” replied Haylie as she kissed Nick. They walked towards the gate and Haylie stopped to buy a couple magazines for the flight. Then they went and sat down waiting for them to call for boarding. After about 10 minutes they called for them. Once on the plan they sat down in 1st class with the kids and got buckled up for the flight.
“Ready to go home?” asked Nick to Ava and Sean. They both nodded their heads.
“Great I am too,” said Haylie as she looked at them. “We’ll be home before you know it.”
“Mommy’s right just go to bed and before you know it well be there,” said Nick.
“YAY!” yelled Ava.
A couple hours later they were on the ground again and in California. The press was all over the place and taking pictures of any celebrity they saw. Of course fans stopped them but they didn’t care they were glad to be home with their kids. Haylie had Sean in her arms sound asleep and Nick had Ava. They walked over and called a cab they put Ava and Sean in their car seats with Haylie and Nick sitting in the back seat of the cab van they had flagged down.
Once home they got out and went inside and put Ava and Sean in their rooms. Once they put them in their rooms they went and changed out of what they had on into something more comfortable. Haylie had slipped into an old t-shirt of Nick’s and went into the kitchen and looked in the fridge.
“Babe?” yelled Haylie.
“Yeah baby,” yelled Nick from the other room.
“Were need ice cream and other food,” replied Haylie.
“Do you wanna go to the store or me?” asked Nick as he walked down the stairs. Just then the doorbell rang. Haylie walked over and opened the door.
“Hi,” said the girl on the other side of the door.
“Hi,” replied Haylie as she hugged the girl on the other side.
“Is Nick here?” she asked.
“Yeah let me get him come on in,” said Haylie as she opened the door more. “Nick can you come here?”
“Yeah baby be right there,” yelled Nick from the kitchen.
“Nick your sister’s here,” Haylie yelled back.
Nick walked into the room and saw his sister and said, “wow how long has it been since I’ve seen you?”
“I don’t know,” replied Angel.
“How are you?” asked Nick.
“Great you?” answered Angel.
“Great,” replied Nick.
“How are the kids?” she asked.
“Great,” Haylie answered. “And we’ve got a third on the way.”
“Oh my gosh congrats,” Angel replied with a smile.
While they were talking their was a knock at the door and Nick answered it this time to see the other siblings there.
“What are ya’ll all doing here?” asked Nick.
“We came to surprise you for the holiday’s since we all happen to be in town and had a feeling you’d be here too,” replied Aaron as he gave Nick a hug. “And we wanted to see this growing family of yours.”
“Hey guys,” smiled Haylie as everyone walked in and gave her a hug. “Its great to see ya’ll but I’m gonna go through on some more clothes I’ll be right back.”
Haylie walked away and left the siblings all to talk and have fun together while Haylie ran upstairs and put on her shirt and a pair of shorts. She soon returned to them, but not before she checked in on Ava and Sean who were still taking their naps.
“Back,” said Haylie walking into the room.
“Hey they still asleep?” asked Nick.
“Yeah their out for a little longer probably,” answered Haylie.
“Great I’ll go check on them in a few again,” said Nick.
“Ok,” said Haylie. “Would ya’ll like to go into the living room and sit and talk?”
“Sure,” said Leslie as they all walked into the living room and sat on the couch.
As they sat down Aaron saw a picture of Nick, Haylie, Ava, and Sean and grabbed it off the shelf it was on.
“Are these the kids?” asked Aaron.
“Yeah,” replied Haylie. “Sean’s 18 months and Ava’s 3 now.”
“Wow they’ve gotten big since the last picture I saw of them,” replied Aaron.
“Sorry for there being little Christmas stuff out we just got in from Checotah,” Nick informed his siblings.
“Why were you there?” asked BJ,
“We have a place there and I’m from Checotah, Oklahoma,” replied Haylie.
“Oh yeah I remember now,” said BJ.
“I just wanted to come back here cause its nicer and warmer for the kids,” Haylie stated. “And I wanted to tell everyone the good news in person this time.”
“What good news?” asked Leslie.
“We’re gonna have another baby,” answered Nick with a smile.
“I’m due in September,” Haylie added.
“Oh my gosh that’s awesome,” stated BJ. “Congrats.”
“Thanks,” Nick and Haylie said at the same time.
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Chapter 29 -- And They Lived Happily Ever After. At Least For Now. by True_Beauty
“Sean Nickolas behave or else,” Haylie said as she tried to get Sean dressed. “Stop moving I’m almost done putting on your clothes.”
“Mommy we go see Carrie now?” asked Ava as she walked in.
“Yeah as soon as your brother gets dressed,” Haylie answered. “I just gotta put on his shoes and we can go. Can you go get your father for me?”
“Yeah,” she nodded as she ran out of the room in a cute little white dress with her hair flowing down her back. “Daddy!”
“What princess?” Nick said as Ava ran to him.
“Mommy wants you,” Ava answered.
“She does well lets go see what she wants,” Nick replied as they walked towards Sean’s room. “So you needed me?”
“Not anymore I was just having a hard time getting Sean dressed,” Haylie said as she stood up with Sean in her arms. “Now since you all are ready I’m gonna run and brush my hair and throw on my dress for dinner tonight.”
“Ok I’ll get the diaper bag and stuff ready and put it out in the car while you get ready,” Nick said as he put Ava down and Haylie put Sean down and they ran off.
“I’ll be done in about 5 or 10 minutes,” Haylie informed Nick.
“Ok,” Nick replied as he got the diaper bag and everything he needed and walked off to the car. “Ok kiddos time to go bye, bye.”
“YAY!” yelled Ava as she darted for the door.
“Wait up Ava we gotta get Sean so I can put you both in the car while Mommy finishes up,” Nick said as he turned to grab Sean. “Come here mister time to see some friends.”
They walked out to the car and Nick put them in their car seats. Just as he finished and went into the drivers seat Haylie walked out and got in.
“Ok I’m ready now,” Haylie sat down.
“Good,” Nick started. “Looks like we’re gonna be on time for once.”
“Yeah I know,” Haylie agreed.
A few minutes later they pulled up to the restaurant that they were going to have dinner with the guys and some friends for the first time in the new year.
“Ok lets go their waiting for us probably,” Nick spoke as he got out of the car and opened the back door to get Sean out of his car seat. “Ava come on.” Ava unbuckled her seatbelt and jumped out of the car.
“See Carrie and the babies now?” asked Ava.
“Yeah we’re gonna go see her and all the other kids,” answered Haylie as they walked inside. “Hi we’re here with the party.”
“Right that way in the back room,” the hostess replied.
“Thanks,” said Nick as they walked into the back room and saw everyone there.
“Hey,” Haylie said as she took a seat next to Carrie. “So how have you been?”
“Great but so tired,” Carrie sighed. “How did you handle just one? I’ve got two wild ones.”
“Hey its harder them I let it look,” Haylie replied. “Just like today I was so sick this morning and then Sean wouldn’t listen at all. He’s just like his father.”
“Sorry to hear you were sick I hope your feeling better now,” replied Carrie.
“I’m better now but it’ll be back before I want it too,” Haylie started. “This is my least favorite part of being pregnant.”
As soon as Carrie heard that she shot her head towards Haylie, “What? Did you just say your pregnant again?”
“Yeah surprise,” Haylie smiled.
“Oh my gosh,” Carrie hugged Haylie.
“What’s all the commotion over here?” asked AJ as he saw his wife hug Haylie.
“Haylie and Nick are having another baby,” Carrie yelled as every eye in the room turned towards Haylie and Nick.
“Surprise,” said Haylie as she smiled shyly.
Congratulations spread like a wild fire throughout the room.
Before long they were just ending dinner as they started for dessert.
“So you glad we’re not gonna be on tour for this kid?” asked Carrie.
“Yeah cause I can get a lot more stuff done for this one,” Haylie responded.
“Mommy,” interrupted Ava.
“Yeah baby,” Haylie turned around in her chair towards Ava.
“I gotta go potty,” Ava said softly.
“Ok,” Haylie started. “I’ll be right back.”
“Ok,” Carrie said as Haylie and Ava walked towards the bathroom.
“Back,” said Haylie as she sat back down. “After this kid we’re stopping. I’m so done with being this tired and sick. I just wanna have some fun with my three kids.”
“I know how you feel,” Carrie responded. “I would love more kids but right now Taylor and Avril are enough for the both of us. I can hardly handle them alone. I don’t know how you do it.”
“I just work at it,” Haylie replied.
A few years later Nick and Haylie were now in their 30’s and their four kids were amazing. September 4th they welcomed a baby girl named Gwen Alison and a baby boy Benjamin Keith. After the twins were born Nick got back with the Backstreet Boys for another CD and tour. Now-a-days he does a CD and tour every few years or so. They love their new life as a family living mainly in Checotah near her family. Carrie and AJ had another baby two years after Gwen and Ben were born. They had a little boy named Andrew James born on February 7th. Everyone was great, Ava even started school a year ago. She was so smart and just like her mom, so was Gwen. Sean and Ben were just like their daddy. Avril and Andrew were just like AJ as Taylor was such a momma’s girl. Everyone loved life and everything was going great. At least it was at the moment.
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