Chapter 26 Goof 0 6 Not long after Tony took Xavier home my brother's fired up the grills. Yes, we always have to use at least two grills when we cook out. Sometimes three if Merigold makes ribs. But for the lake, we just use two portable ones. We do hot dogs and sausages on one and burgers on the other. Then there are the coolers full of fruit, assorted veggies, potato salad and condiments. As I helped my brothers I kept my eyes on Silvy as she sat with Ailee, Lilly and Trina. I wasn't that far from them so I could hear their conversation. Trina asked what sort of things Silvy was doing to prepare for the baby. Silvy told her about the nursery she was working on and the supplies she was about to order. " And I have joined a prenatal yoga class. When I hit six months I'm going to do childbirth classes the hospital offers. " Silvy said." Silvy, I wouldn't buy too much. You will get plenty at your baby shower. At least enough to cover the first three months." Lilly said. "Why would I have a baby shower?" Silvy asked. What the hell? Why wouldn't she?" Why wouldn't you?" Ailee asked. "They girls threw me one after we got Katrina. You know that because you were there. You have been to all of our baby showers. So you should have one too." Ailee continued. "I don't see my dad throwing me one. He already agreed to be my birthing coach and go to the classes so I'm not about to ask him to throw me a shower. " Silvy said. Trina looks like she is about to say something but Lilly shakes her head slightly. I know Lilly has something in mind. I can see the wheels turning from here. I have mine going as well. I'm going to ask Tony about these classes and go to his place. I am going to help Silvy through the birth of our baby . I had to go to one of the coolers to grab some more burgers when I felt someone beside me. Merigold is standing beside me with her back to everyone else." You want to tell me what is going on with you and Silvy," she asks. I open my mouth but Merigold stops me." The truth Goof. Not whatever story you two came up with," she said. "Not here," I said. " Fine, just answer me two questions and I will leave it alone for now," /she told me. I know there is no way I'm getting out of this. The last thing I want to do is piss the princess off." Go for it," I told her. "Do I need to start making designs for a kutte and mark? And is there more to this pregnancy story than Silvy is telling us ? " she asked. I don't know why but I feel like there is a weight being lifted off my shoulders. I don't have to keep this all to myself anymore. I didn't notice how hard it has been on me to keep all this to myself." Yes and yes, princess," I told her. "Alright. Meet me and the ol'e ladies at my shop Monday morning. We will want the entire story. Maybe we can help." she said. "I'll be there," I said before she walked away. Once the food was done I went to Silvy to let her know. After the kids got their food I helped Silvy get hers and I got mine. We sat side by side on a blanket eating with Lilly and Tank. I couldn't wait until it got dark. I had a surprise for Silvy." Any cravings yet?" Lilly asked. Silvy snatched a grape off my plate before answering. "Just cereal so far. I have eaten more in the last two weeks than I remember eating during my childhood." Silvy laughed. "Like the other night, I wanted some granola for my yogurt but was out so I crushed up some frosted flakes on top instead. It wasn't bad," she said. Chapter Comments 3 Write Comments