Michael's birthday is tomorrow! I'm so excited but I'm so edgy today.. I told Michael about why he shouldn't call me his Princess and he was far from happy. He threw something across the room and swore he would kill him.. You should know who I'm talking about by now. I'm nine months in and I'm ready to meet the baby. The baby is due in a few days but I want the baby here now. Michael has been giving me extra attention these past two months and its getting a little annoying but I don't let him know that. I just smile and try not to be mean to him.

I mean, after all, he is being kind. Why return the favor with negativity? And he is, in fact, my husband and the father of this baby. I can't believe I'm going to have my first child! And they're going to be alive and I'll be able to hold them! I can't wait! The day went well today actually but the baby was kicking a little more than usual. I guess the baby is excited too! They finally get to meet mommy and daddy in a few more days! I started to set up for the baby's arrival. I was smiling more than usual and Michael was watching my every move.

Sounds creepy right? Well, don't tell him that. Why? Because that's just Michael. He's being a caring father-to-be. Did I tell you what the names of our baby is going to be? I didn't? Oh good. And if you think you know, don't tell LaToya. Anyway.. Every time I try to do something now, like cook or clean, Michael instantly pops up out of nowhere and says Baby let me get that for you. or, Baby, let me do that. or, Baby, go sit down, I got it. It's beginning to get annoying. Just a little bit. I hate how unuseful I am! But whatever. When Michael went to work, LaToya came over and we were both glowing.

LaToya: Ready?

Suesie: Ready.

LaToya: Lets go then!

Suesie: One special day, coming right up!

I look like I'm about to burst.. Beyond that point now.. Like a full blown basketball is under my shirt.

LaToya: Streamers.

Suesie: Check.

LaToya: Food.

Suesie: Check.

LaToya: Music.

Suesie: Check.

LaToya: What else do we need?

Suesie: I don't even know.. Oh! I know!

I said jumping up and down.

LaToya: Calm down Sue before the baby pops right out of you in this store!

I giggled.

LaToya: What is it Sue?

Suesie: Presents!

LaToya: You hit the hammer on the nail head!

Suesie: You didn't get yours yet?

LaToya: No..

Suesie: Oh..

LaToya: Cheer up Sue, we have time before hand. A whole day in fact!

Suesie: You're right. Let's keep going.

LaToya: Red and black or green and blue?

Suesie: Both.

LaToya: Really?

Suesie: Yes.

LaToya: Why?

Suesie: For tomorrow and a few days later..

LaToya: Oh that's right. You'll officially become mommy dearest in a few days!

Suesie: Oh I cannot wait! I just wanna hug you and kiss you and give you all the love that mommy wants to give you.

LaToya: So does daddy..

She remarked.

Suesie: Of course he does! That's all he talks about! Well, besides work and all.

LaToya: No, you don't get it..

Suesie: What?

LaToya: I said Michael can't wait either..

Suesie: I kn-.. Oh my gosh..

LaToya: Yeah..

She nodded. I blushed.

Suesie: You had to go there..

LaToya: But you know it's true.

Suesie: Yeah.. Anyway, that's completely off subject! Let's get back to planning.

LaToya: Of course.

Suesie: These shoes or these shoes?

Red or black..

LaToya: Those ones.

Black.

Suesie: Okay. This one or this one?

Green or blue?

LaToya: That one.

Blue.

Suesie: Why blue? That's for a boy..

LaToya: You asked me to choose so I chose.

Suesie: I need something for both. Like this.

I smiled and put the Blue in the basket.

LaToya: That's so cute!

Suesie: Thank you! We should get it.

LaToya: Get it then.

Suesie: Okay.. I think that's everything.

LaToya: Me also. Let's get going.

Suesie: Great. Home it is.

We went back and started dinner and finished in time to get started with setting up. I was putting the streamers up with LaToya and we actually had fun together. The music was going and we were laughing because we're joking around about Michael and the baby.

LaToya: I mean, every time I turn around you and Michael are always all over each other!

Suesie: You mean that he's always all over me..

We laughed.

LaToya: No. You get on him too.. I know those swings have been coming on strong.. You told me. Remember?

Suesie: Oh yes, I've gotta learn to keep my mouth shut.

Silence.

Suesie: How long do you think it'll take Michael to get home?

LaToya: Any minute now.

Suesie: But it's only eight o'clock..

LaToya: I know, but he'll be here early.

Suesie: If you say so.

More silence.

LaToya: You know what I think?

Suesie: What?

LaToya: You are going to be the greatest mom ever.

Suesie: Thank you LaToya.

I smiled.

LaToya: I mean it. You already act as if you are already..

Suesie: I'm already what?

LaToya: A mom.

Suesie: Oh.

I laughed.

Suesie: Sorry, I'm a little slow.

LaToya: Baby on the brain?

Suesie: More like Michael.. He watches me like a hound!

LaToya: You mean like a bat?

Suesie: No! He follows me and if he loses me, he can sniff me out like one too.

LaToya: He wants that baby to come out.

Suesie: I know. And to make sure I'm safe.

LaToya: Well sister, I don't know. He's just a little set back and edgy because this is his first child.

Suesie: Mysteriously, he keeps getting phone calls from the same two people.

LaToya: Who?

Suesie: His job and Lisa..

LaToya: What the?

Suesie: Exactly! I picked up the phone one time and she just started going on and on about how she lost the baby and everything. I tried to calm her down but once she heard it was me, she started cussing me out and then hung up on me..

LaToya: What'd she say?

Suesie: That it was my fault and..

LaToya: And?

Suesie: And that she was going to.. Never mind..

LaToya: Kill you? Get revenge? Kill the baby?

Suesie: Sort of.. Yeah..

LaToya: She can't if you kill her first.

Suesie: Its probably her own fault. She probably slept with the wrong guy and lost it.

LaToya: Most likely.

Suesie: Oh well. I wish her nothing but the best and I can care less about her. Yes I feel bad but you don't just cuss someone out who's trying to help you..

LaToya: Exactly.

Suesie: I think I'll just wait for everything to cool down and just focus on the baby for a few years.

The door opened.

Michael: Hello my love.

LaToya: Hello Michael.

Suesie: Hello Michael.

LaToya and I said at the same time. Michael looked and then he went to his regular self again.

Michael: Baby, why are you up there like that?

Suesie: Because I'm setting up.

Michael: Let me do that for you.

Suesie: Michael!

I whined.

LaToya: Michael, let her do it. Okay?

Michael: But-.

LaToya: I know she's pregnant and that the baby's due any day now but this is how it is. She's going to do her thing and you're going to do yours.

I grinned at him and he made a playful upset face as he crossed his arms.

LaToya: Stop being childish Michael.

Suesie: Yeah Michael.

LaToya: And nobody ask for you to consign Suzanne.

Michael: Haha!

LaToya: Both of you are like married children.

Suesie: Which is probably why he wants one.

Michael: The more the merrier!

LaToya: Okay, that's my cue to leave.

Suesie: What? Where are you going? You can stay.

LaToya: No I can't, I have plans with Mr. Parker.

Suesie: Jordan Parker? The Doctor we met a few months back whom you didn't give the time of day to speak to you?

She blinked, then smiled.

LaToya: Yes.

Suesie: Are you together?

LaToya: No, he just wants to talk to me.

Suesie: Why?

LaToya: Hon, he's my ex.

Michael started laughing.

LaToya: Shut up Michael..

Suesie: I'm just saying, he probably wants to get back together with you.

LaToya: I hope not.

Suesie: Well, I guess I'll see you tomorrow. Don't stay out too late!

LaToya: Don't worry momma, I'll be back before sunrise.

I smiled and hugged her.

Suesie: Goodbye!

I closed the door and instantly, arms wrapped around me.

Michael: I missed you.

Suesie: I missed you too Michael.

Michael kissed me and smiled.

Michael: I missed my little one too.

Suesie: They missed you too.

Michael looked at me.

Michael: They?

Suesie: Yes, they.. What?

Michael: Are we having twins and you didn't tell me?

Suesie: I don't know! I'm saying they because I don't know the gender!

Michael: Yet.

Suesie: Huh?

Michael: You don't know yet.

Suesie: But soon Mike.. Very soon.

Michael: I can't wait.. Stop calling me that.

Suesie: Mike come on, I don't even mean it that way.

Michael: It always effects me that way, regardless.

Suesie: So you can't control it?

Michael: No.. When you call me that, no.

Suesie: So I'm the only person in the world who can't call you Mike unless I want something.. Wow.

Michael: Come on Sue.. Don't do that to me.

Suesie: Mike, I think you know what's happening.

Michael: Wait what?

Suesie: Mike, let me go.

Michael: Huh?

Suesie: Michael!

Michael: What?

Suesie: Dinner is ready.

I grinned and walked away. He stood there red in the face and looking down.

Suesie: Michael! Come eat!

He came and sat there for a while, focused.

Suesie: What are you looking at?

Michael shook his head.

Michael: Nothing..

Suesie: Michael..

Michael: Its nothing.

Suesie: Mike!

Michael: I'm focusing on bringing it down..

Suesie: Okay. Well, after this, I'm going to bed. Night baby.

Michael: Night.

I kissed him sweetly and he grabbed my hand when I turned to walk away. He pulled me to him and had me sit down on his lap.

Suesie: What Michael?

Michael: I Love You.

Suesie: I Love You too.

Michael kissed me passionately and then went up the stairs after me.

Michael: You know, I can't wait to see our baby's beautiful face.

Suesie: Me either.

We got into bed.

Michael: I wouldn't be surprised if the baby was born tonight.

Suesie: You just want them to be your birthday gift.

Michael: No, you're my gift. Every year you show me love and I love it.

Suesie: Well you're not getting your gift tonight.

Michael: I've had her all along. I actually already have you.

Suesie: How?

Michael: My arms is around you and I get sleep next to you.

Suesie: You're so sweet..

Michael smiled and kissed me. It was silent for a while.

Michael: Are you sleepy yet?

Suesie: Yes, very but I can't sleep.

Michael: Why not?

Suesie: The baby is making me uncomfortable.

Michael: Oh my gosh, do you need to go to the hospital?

Suesie: Not yet, we got a few more days.

Michael: Sue, seriously. Are you alright.

Suesie: Of course Mike, I'll manage.

Michael: I'm just making sure.

Suesie: Do me a favor and go to sleep. I'm fine.

Michael: Are you sure?

Suesie: Yes Mike, I'm fine.

I laughed.

Michael: Alright..

Suesie: Goodnight.

Light snores came from him and I smiled.. But it soon faded as the hours passed by. Then 11:27 came..