In the morning, I woke up feeling eccentric and full of energy.. I guess I did need that.. I stretched and looked at Michael. He was just laying there, staring at me with a smiled curled upon his lips.

Michael: Good morning beautiful.

Suesie: Good morning.

I smiled. Michael rubbed my stomach.

Michael: And good morning to you too little one.

I giggled a little and blushed.

Suesie: Everyone is feeling good this morning.. That's great!

Michael: This day just keeps getting better.

Suesie: Let's keep it that way.

Michael: You know what? It's Satuday and we should get planning.

Suesie: Planning what?

Michael: The family get together, of course!

Suesie: How did you..

Michael: LaToya told me. Trust me, she has a mouth that never shuts up.

I laughed and thought about it.. Is it a possibility?

Suesie: You better thank her for her big mouth though because it got us together.

Michael pulled me close and looked into my eyes.

Michael: And I'm greatly grateful for that mouth of hers. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have my beautiful Suzanne. My wife and the future mother of my child.

Suesie: Our child.

I smiled as I pinched his cheek.

Michael: That's right baby. Our child.

Michael rubbed my stomach and kissed my lips tenderly.

Michael: Thank you.

Suesie: For what?

Michael: Everything.

Suesie: Everything?

Michael: Thank you for marrying me, staying right by my side and loving me no matter what. I know that you've wanted to quit and walk out on me so many times and you could have.. But you didn't.. So I thank you.

Suesie: You're welcome..

I smiled.

Michael: What's wrong baby?

Suesie: I'm thinking about all the things that I want to thank you for.

Michael: Like what?

Suesie: Thank you.. Thank you for loving me. Thank you for showing me what love is and how to give it back. Thank you for trusting me and saving me when I needed you the most. Thank you for not giving up on what's about to happen when I said that I didn't want to try again.

Michael: Stop right there.

Suesie: What? Why?

Michael: What do you mean, what's about to happen?

Suesie: Who else is coming in seven months?

Michael laughed.

Michael: Oh..

Suesie: Yeah..

Michael: Continue.

Suesie: Alright, and don't interrupt.

Michael: Okay okay, I won't.

Suesie: Thank you for looking past my insecurities and making me feel beautiful.

Michael: Because you are..

Suesie: Didn't you just promise me not to interrupt?

Michael: But you are.

Suesie: I know that now and thank you.

Michael: You're welcome..

Suesie: Can I finish?

Michael nodded.

Suesie: Seriously this time.. Thank you for making me smile and laugh. Thank you for protecting me from danger and making my dreams come true. I thank you for giving me a family and giving me you.. A wonderful husband who is bound to be a great father.

Michael was blushing and was silent for a while. Then he kissed me. I know I've said this a million times, but he kissed me like he's never kissed me before. It was a quick but passionate kiss. This was new.

Michael: You are so sweet! I Love You so much Suzanne!

Michael gushed.

Suesie: I Love You too Michael.

I smiled. Michael kissed me again and then stared at me for a while.

Suesie: What?

Michael: Nothing.

Michael said as he jumped out of bed and took off down the stairs before I could say another word. I laid back down and laughed. I've never talked to my baby before.. I might as well do it now.

Suesie: Um.. Hello.. This is your mommy. Your father often speaks of me and he can't wait to meet you.

What to say.. What to say.. What do I say?

Suesie: If you're a girl, I'll teach you everything I know so that you'll be just like me when you grow up. No doubt that you'll be a beautiful child just like your father. I promise that I'll provide the best of me to you. I'll give you all of my love and attention and I'll never leave you alone. Never. I know how it feels to be alone and I don't want that for you. I want you to be happy and to know what it feels like to be loved.

What should I tell them about me?

Suesie: I may seem young, but at least I'm married.. I'm 19 right now but I'll be 20 when you're born. Your father is 20 and will be 21 in a few months.. You might even be born on the same day as your daddy.. I have black hair, brown eyes and light brown skin. Your father has a condition where his skin changes colors but he's actually handsome in whatever color he ends up. He's turning white now though so I'm not sure what you'll look like. But all I know, is that you are my baby and my baby is beautiful.

I rubbed my stomach and then I heard the sound of clapping.

Michael: That was beautiful Suzanne!

Suesie: Shit! Oh my gosh, Michael you scared me.

Michael smiled and sat down in front of me.

Michael: I heard most of it. And you're right, daddy is turning white.

Suesie: You're not my dad.

Michael: But I will be.. I mean.. I'll be a dad. Not your dad..

Suesie: I know what you mean.

I grinned.

Michael: Great. Let's get started then, shall we?

Suesie: Of course love.

Michael: What color should it be?

Suesie: Green. Green and blue. Or blue.. No no, green.

Michael: I was thinking red.. Or black. Or red and black.

Suesie: Green and black.

Michael: Done. What about food?

Suesie: Chicken, rice, greens, cucumbers, strawberries-.

Michael: We are not trying to feed the whole neighborhood..

Suesie: All of your family is more like it.

Michael: Our family.

I smiled.

Suesie: I almost forgot that I'm no longer a Braxton, but a Jackson.

I teased. Michael pinched my nose and winked at me.

Michael: And don't you forget it.

Suesie: I won't, I promise.

Michael nodded

Michael: Okay so green and black, food is checked, what else?

Suesie: Music.

Michael: Our brothers can sing together for entertainment.

Suesie: That was fast..

Michael smiled.

Michael: I'll wear green, you wear your sexy black dress.

Suesie: If I can fit it..

Michael: You can, it'll just be a little tight..

Suesie: You are so nasty Michael.. You're such a nasty boy..

Michael: Your nasty boy..

Suesie: Stop it..

Michael: You know I am..

Michael bit his bottom lip.

Suesie: Ignoring that.. Anything needs to be covered?

Michael: Yes.. You! I promise, I'll cover you up real good..

I glared at Michael and he got the message..

Michael: Timing.. We need to know when to tell them..

Suesie: Tell who what?

Michael: Tell the family that we're expecting a child.

Suesie: Really?

Michael: Durring when they are eating and singing..

Suesie: No, I don't want anybody to choke..

Michael: When the party is starting to die own and people start to wonder why they're there.

Suesie: That sounds about right..

Michael: Good. Now, since this is a surprise baby shower.. I have something else in mind..

Suesie: What?

Michael: Since this is a baby shower.. Why don't we go and take a shower?

Suesie: Oh God.. Mike.

Michael: You called me Mike! I Love You too..

Suesie: Just because I called you that do not mean-.

Michael: Nonsense baby. I'll take care of you.

Suesie: You just want to see me naked..

Michael: Not just see you..

Michael bit his bottom lip trying his best to convince me to shower with him.

Suesie: Go handle your business and I will think about it..

Michael: What business?

Suesie: Look down.

Michael: That one is for you to handle.

Suesie: It won't be handled for a while then.

Michael: Then he'll just stick around.

Suesie: Not for the party, you have to fix it before then.

Michael: No..

Suesie: Yes..

Michael: You have to fix it.

Suesie: It's your problem, not mine.

Michael: Of course dear.. We'll see about that.

Suesie: I don't want to do it right now okay? I'm tired and I want to get this done.

Michael contained himself.

Michael: Alright.. What else?

Suesie: What time and what day should we have the party?

Michael: Possibly within the next few days.. At nine?

Suesie: In the morning, sure. How about if we call them and see what day they are free?

Michael: That would be nice.

Suesie: I want to tell them before I get too big and the baby gets too noticeable..

Michael: You already have the hips for it baby..

Suesie: Shut up!

I laughed.

Michael: Don't be mad, baby I love your hips.

Suesie: Just as much as you love these lips.

Michael: That's right baby.

Michael said before giving my lips a kiss.

Suesie: I wish I'd known you as a child, then my life would be a whole lot better.

Michael: Why do you say that?

Suesie: I wanted you to be my best friend before we took the next step so that I'd really truly know you..

I looked down and I knew Michael was hurt..

Michael: So.. What you're saying is that you feel.. As if you don't know me?

Suesie: A little..

Michael: Oh okay..

Suesie: I'm sorry Mike. I didn't mean to hurt you.. You know what, let me just shut up..

Michael: No! Whatever you do, don't stop talking.

Suesie: Why?

Michael: I love to hear your voice.

Suesie: If my voice saddens you, then it's worth it.

Michael: Baby.. I'm not sad, see? I'm smiling and about to kiss you.

Suesie: Why?

Michael: What's up with all these whys?

Suesie: Why do you ask what's up with it?

Michael: That must be the baby talking..

Michael mumbled.

Michael: Anyway, it's a good thing you told me that.

Suesie: Why?

Michael: Stop asking me why! This is starting to get annoying!

I started to cry a little but I didn't let Michael see it.. But he sensed it.

Suesie: What else is needed for the party?

Michael wiped my tears away and kissed my forehead.

Michael: Listen, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you cry, I was just fooling around. You're not annoying to me.

Suesie: Food, music, dress code, timing, date.. What else could there possibly be for a party?

Michael: Baby..

Suesie: If I were at a.. Wait a minute..

Michael: Baby..

Suesie: What all did LaToya have at her party?

Michael: Suzanne!

Suesie: What?

Michael: Look at me.

Suesie: I am looking.

Michael chuckled lightly.

Michael: I Love You.

I glared at him and then cracked a smile.

Suesie: I Love You too Michael.

Michael: That's always great to hear.

Suesie: What else do we need for this party?

Michael: How else will everybody remember when to come?

Suesie: Invitations! That's it! Oh Michael, I Love You so much! I absolutely do!

I gave him a bunch of kisses and then ran out of the room.

Michael: Suzanne! Where are you going?

Suesie: You'll see!

Michael laughed and I returned with paper, scissors, pencils, markers, pictures and more.

Michael: What's all that for?

Suesie: To make the invitations, of course!

I said cheerfully. Michael eyed me and I eyed him back for one second.

Suesie: Oh come on! We've never done anything like this together! All we do is.. Sex, make love, try to have a baby and watch the television.. I want to do something fun! And not physically involving you and me on each other.. Arts and crafts.. You know.. Kid stuff..

I nervously laughed because of the way Michael was looking at me.. He was dead silent and then I started to smile nervously.

Michael: Really?

He finally said.

Suesie: What?

Michael: You really want to make nine homemade invitation cards?

Suesie: Eleven.. And yes I do.

Michael: Ten, you're wrong. Ha!

Suesie: You were wrong first!

Michael: And I was also right first.

I groaned and Michael grinned.

Suesie: You punk.. I'll get you.

Michael: Not if I get to you first..

Michael raised his eyebrows up and down then grinned.

Suesie: I was not even speaking on those terms!

Michael: Neither as I, I was saying for you to watch your back because you just might turn the corner and I'll get you good.

Suesie: Not happening. Trust me. When I'm finished with you, you'll be petrified for years.

Michael: Oh so you're trying to scare me?

Suesie: Not trying.. I am.

Michael: We'll see about that..

Suesie: Back to square one! Let's get started!

Michael: Making another baby? I'll be glad to-.

Suesie: Michael! You know very well what I mean.

Michael grinned and we started making the invitations right away with a few side comments here and there.