Three weeks later, I was seven months along and loving it. Jane was over helping me decorate the nursery. Bob and Nick went to a football game. I heard the doorbell ring. I went down and opened the door and saw Amy standing there with a bag and Gracie. "Amy, what's wrong?" I asked. "Brian's been having an affair, with his ex, Leighanne, I left him, he begged and pleaded for me not to but I did, I'm going back to Missouri, I came to say goodbye," Amy said. "What about Brian, will he be able to see Gracie?" I asked. "No, not after what he did," Amy said. "Amy, she's his daughter, he has a right to see her," I said. "Bri, it's my decision, he shouldn't have had the affair, he really hurt me, you better make sure Nick isn't cheating on you, because Brian and Nick do everything together, goodbye, Bri, I'll miss you, I'll call you once I get to my mother's place," Amy said. We hugged. I kissed Gracie's forehead and she left. I closed the door. Jane came downstairs. "Who was that, Bri?" Jane asked. "Amy, she's going back to Missouri," I said. "To visit," Jane said. "No, she left Brian and is going back to stay," I said. "Why?" Jane asked. "She said that Brian had an affair with Leighanne, Amy took Gracie and left him, she won't let him see Gracie," I said. "That's not right," Jane said. "I know, what's worse, she told me that I better make sure that Nick is not having an affair, since he and Brian do everything together," I said. "Nonsense, Nick loves you and he's really happy, I never seen him this happy," Jane said. Nick and Bob came in. I told them the story. I pulled him out back. I sat him down and looked at him. "Nick, are you having an affair and don't lie to me," I said. "No, I'm not, baby girl, I love you so much, I would rather die than live without you," Nick said. He gently pulled me down in his lap. I wrapped my arms around his neck. "I love you," I said. "I love you, too, there is no reason whatsoever for me to have an affair, I have the perfect life, the perfect job, I have a beautiful and sexy wife, who is seven months pregnant with my child, the best family ever, and the best friends, I couldn't ask for anything better, Amy is just upset, and I can understand that, I knew about the affair, Brian begged me to keep it a secret, even from you, because you are Amy's best friend and you two tell each other everything, I wanted to tell you and I begged him to break it off but he had to find out how he felt, he doesn't love Leighanne, he loves Amy and Gracie, they are his life and he doesn't want to live without them, it's too late, she's gone and took Gracie with her, do you think I better go see how he's doing?" Nick asked. "He is your best friend, he'll probably need you," I said. I got up and he stood up and pulled me close. "I'll be back soon, baby, I love you," Nick said. "I love you, too," I said. He kissed my lips softly and left. I went inside and Jane and I continued with the nursery.
Meanwhile at Brian's house......
Brian laid on the couch, crying and feeling emptiness. He heard the door open and close and he sat up and saw Nick come in. "Hey Frick, you okay?" Nick asked sitting down beside him. "No, Frack, I lost my wife and child because of something so stupid!" Brian said. "I know," Nick said. "How do you know?" Brian asked. "Bri told me, Amy stopped by and said goodbye and told her the story, Amy told Bri that she's not going to let you see Gracie ever again," Nick said. "Did Amy tell Bri where she was going?" Brian asked. "Amy is going back to Missouri to stay with her mother, Amy is suppose to call Bri when she gets there, I can see if I can talk to her if you want me to," Nick said. "Could you, maybe she'll talk to you," Brian said. "I'll talk to Amy, okay, I'll explain everything, okay," Nick said. "Thanks man," Brian said. "What are best friends for," Nick said. He hugged Brian and left. Brian sat there thinking to himself, will he survive without Amy and Gracie?

Chapter 16: Please Come Home

Chapter 14: The Fight

Can't Live Without You