It had been 3 years since I married the love of my life Drew McKenzie. He has not only saved me physical, but emotionally as well. He was my rock and taught me how to come out of shell and really love and let someone so unexpected love me.
He was a star on the Bruins. His first year he took the league by storm and lived up to all the hype around him. Immediately sponsors were knocking on his door to be tied to the next NHL superstar. Jay took him under his wing and helped him navigate through traveling and having a good family life. I was so thankful for that.
As for me, I graduated Harvard early and just this spring finished my residency at the same hospital where my mom works.
They offered me a position right on the spot and I took it. I am now a practicing doctor in the NICU at the hospital. I love coming in everyday and watching these little miracles thrive and grow bigger and strong enough to head home with their parents.
I walk into work and see my friend Ashely at the reception desk. "Hey Dr. McKenzie, how are we this morning?" she asks.
"I am alright, I woke up a little nauseous. I think the sushi I had last night didn't agree with me too much," I say smiling.
"You still heading to Drew's game tonight?"
"I wouldn't miss it. They are playing the Rangers so my brother is in town too. He always gets on my case about voting against him," I say laughing a little.
She smiles and hands me my patient files for the day and I start my rounds in the NICU. I love that I can give these super parents some reassurance that their little ones will be okay.
After a couple of hours I have finished off my rounds and am just about to leave the NICU and I see my husband right outside the doors smiling.
I walk out the doors and smile, " Hey what brings you to my neck of the woods?" I aks.
"Well Baby Anderson, I just thought I might swing by and bring my wife a well deserved tea and a kiss from her very sexy husband," he says leaning in and kissing me.
I blush and kiss him back, "Why do you insist on still calling me that nickname. I haven't been an Anderson for 3 years now," I say smiling.
"You will always be Baby Anderson. I think I call you that more than Emily. It's just something between us," he says kissing me.
I smile and pull back, "You ready for tonight's game?" I ask.
"Yep all ready and pumped to kick your brother's butt, but I want to make one little request," he says smiling.
"Oh and what might that be Drew?" I ask.
"When I get home tonight I want you wearing just this sexy doctor's coat and a pair of heals. This look is very sexy," he says winking.
"Stop it. I am at work and people are now staring at how red my face is," I say blushing.
"Alright I will stop for now, but promise me you'll just be wearing this," he says touching my coat.
"I promise, but score me a couple of goals tonight," I say.
"Can do Baby Anderson, can do," he says giving me a kiss and heading out.
I finish up my morning paper work and do some more quick rounds. I stop in the cafeteria for a quick lunch and manage to keep that down as my stomach was really hungry.
The afternoon goes by quickly and before I know it I am handing over all my patient files to the on coming doctor and head out to get ready.
I get home to our modest sized house. After Drew got signed he figured it was time to up grade the house and I had to talk him out of buying a huge house several times. I told we only need a house to fit us and maybe a couple of additions later down the road.
So we settled on a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom house, with a pool and entertainment area in the basement.
I head upstairs and change into some jeans and a Boston long sleeve shirt. I grab my McKenzie jersey from the closet and head downstairs to wait for my parents.
I grab a quick dinner of a chicken wrap and a salad and sit there and hoping I can at least keep this down too.
Scrolling through my phone I feel that uneasy feeling again and run to the downstairs bathroom and throw up my dinner.
I don't hear my mom and dad come in. My mom walks over to the bathroom and sees me just getting up.
"You okay sweetie?" she asks with a concerned look.
"Yea I think I just ate something off last night and my stomach has been so bad today. I have only been able to keep my lunch down," I say looking at her.
She feels my forehead and I don't have a fever. She asks me a whole bunch of questions and quickly rules out a lot.
"Sweetie is there any chance you could be pregnant?" she asks me smiling.
I think back to when my last period was and stand there in a little bit of shock, "I think it may be possible mom," I say.
"Well only one way to find out sweetie. We can stop on our way back and get a test," she says smiling.
My dad comes down the hallway, "Are you two ladies ready to go?" he asks.
"Yep," I say smiling not wanting to tell anyone before I know for sure.
My mom just smiles and gives me a hug. "I can't wait to be a grandma again," she says to me.
I blush a little as I grab my purse and phone.
We get to the arena and take our seats right to the left of the Bruins bench. Drew sees us and waves from the ice. I look over to the Rangers bench and see my brother Jay. My mom immediately goes over there to say hi and I sit beside my dad and wait for the game to start.
"So what were you and your mom talking about at the house?" he asks.
"Nothing much just girl talk," I say smiling.
"Emily, you can tell your old dad. I know you are a grown woman now who is married," he says.
"Okay dad, but you cannot say anything, but I think I might be pregnant," I say smiling.
"Oh Em that is great news," he says giving me a big hug.
"I am not too sure, so please don't say anything to Drew," I say.
"I promise sweetie, but you two are going to be great parents," he says looking all teary eyed.
My dad may act all tough, but deep down he is just a big softy when it comes to his kids.
The game starts and right from the puck drop it is a nail bitter. Jay scores the first goal of the game and looks right at me and smiles. I secretly give him the thumbs up. I love my husband, but I am also so proud of my big brother.
Drew gets the goal back about 5 minutes afterwards and we are tied. Drew winks at me and I mouth to him "I love you."
The game is back and forth with the Bruins up 4 to 3 going into the 3rd period. My mom and dad as usual are on the edge of their seats.
With 5 minutes left in the 3rd Jay gets a breakaway and goes racing towards the net. He tries to pull the goalie to the opposite side, but the goalie wises up and stops his shot.
I can see the anger in my brother and smile to myself. The Bruins pull off the win and I watch as Drew and my brother give each other a hug and head to their respective dressing rooms.
My mom and dad ask if Drew and I want to come to dinner with them and Jay, but I just want to get home and find out if what I think is right. They understand and give me a hug and a kiss.
I go to the Bruins side and wait with the other family members and reporters. I see all the puck bunnies out in full force waiting to get their claws into the players.
Drew comes out about 45 minutes later and smiles when he sees me there waiting. "Hey Baby Anderson, I thought you were going out to dinner with your parents and Jay?" he asks me.
"Nope I am all yours, I even brought home my white coat," I say with a wink.
"Well fuck dinner. What are we waiting for?" he says grabbing my hand and leading me out to his truck.
"Can we just stop at a drug store on the way home? I just need to grab something," I ask smiling.
"Sure. Is everything alright?" he asks me.
"Yep, just need some girly things," I say laughing.
He leans in and gives me a kiss, pulling me closer to him.
"Mmmm save that for home. So I can do all the bad things I am thinking," I say licking my lips.
We head to the drug store and I grab a couple of tests and pay for them. The cashier smiles at my and says congratulations. I put them in my purse and head back.
We get home and I head upstairs to take the test.
"You're not getting away from me that easily. You better be changing into your coat and heels," Drew yells after me.
I smile and and grab my coat as I head into the bathroom and take one of the tests. Putting it on the counter and waiting for the results. I strip off my clothing and bra and slip on my white coat. Putting my hair up and my glasses on. Looking at myself in the mirror. Damn I look hot I say to myself.
I hear Drew come into the bedroom. He knocks on the door.
"You ready in there Dr. McKenzie?" he asks me.
I don't hear him as I am too focused on the test in front of me. It says I am 2 to 3 weeks pregnant. A tear escapes my eye and I wipe it away. I am going to be a mom, I think to myself.
I step out of the bathroom, tucking the test into my coat. Drew looks up at me from the bed.
"Wholly shit you look hot as fuck," he says sitting up as I walk over to him.
"That's Dr. McKenzie to you Mr. McKenzie," I say in my best sexy voice.
I reach the bed and his hands grab my hips and pull me to him.
"You are so beautiful Dr. McKenzie, I really need to be inside you right now," he says pushing my thong off my hips.
"Wait a second, I need to show you something," I say smiling.
He nods and watches me reach into my coat. Pulling out the test and putting it in his hands.
He looks at it first a little confused as to what it is. Then realization hits him.
"Em is this for real?" he asks.
"Very real," I say smiling.
"I'm going to be a dad?" he asks smiling.
"Yes in about 8 months and 2 weeks you will be a dad," I say looking at him.
He stands up and pulls me into his chest. "You have made me the happiest man alive Baby Anderson. Now let me show you just how happy I am," he says lifting me up and putting me on the bed.
That night he shows me over and over again just how happy he is to become a dad. I couldn't feel more loved then I do at this moment.