jordyn dolan

"Feeling okay?" Ethan whispered in my ear.

"Yeah, I'm okay." I smiled.

Ethan and I were at his parent's house enjoying a barbecue they were throwing. Grayson, Vivian, River, Matt, Riley, and Dre were all there with us.

There was also a bunch of Ethan's side of the family here. His grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles and some family friends.

It's been a a few weeks since we found out about the pregnancy and we still haven't told anyone. We were waiting until everyone was together to tell them, which was today!

Ethan has been incredible. He's been taking extra care of me, making sure I feel comfortable every second of everyday.

I don't think Grayson has had any suspicions on Vivian quite yet, it's making me think that it was just in my head. No one could possibly do that to Grayson, he's the nicest man on the planet.

"Are you sure?" Ethan asked again.

"Ethan." I grabbed his arm. "I'm fine. Don't worry about me, I don't even feel pregnant." He nodded his head and kissed my forehead.

Lisa began to make her way over to us after she was talking to some of the other guests. She put her hand on me and Ethan's backs and smiled.

"I'm so glad you guys could make it." She squeezed us into a hug.

We really don't come home that often even though it's just about an hour trip. Ethan and I just don't have enough time to make the trip and spend the weekend here all the time.

"Us too, mom." Ethan said back smiling. He was super excited to tell everyone about the baby.

"Dinner's just about ready." She said and led us to the other side of the backyard with a bunch of seating.

There was a long table with a white tablecloths over it and about twenty chairs surrounding it. Everyone was already sitting down, so Ethan and I joined them. On my left was Grayson and on my right was Ethan, my two favorite boys.

Food was already on everyone's plates and it looked fantastic.

"Lisa, this looks so good." I said while smiling.

"Thank you." She covered her heart with her hand and smiled.

Soon enough everyone began to enjoy the food that's on their plates. It was really nice to get together with family we don't see that often, it was just full of happy vibes.

"Red or white wine?" Grayson asked me as the two bottles were being passed around the table.

"Oh, none for me." I smiled.

"Oh, come on, a little wine won't hurt anybody." He grabbed my glass.

"No, no, seriously." I insisted. I didn't want to tell him the reason because I wanted everyone to know at the same time.

Ethan finally noticed and took action. "Uh, hi." He clinked his glass with a fork.

Everyone stopped their conversations and looked up at him, including Grayson. He put the wine bottle down on the table and turned his attention towards Ethan.

"I have a very special announcement that I've been dying to tell with Jordyn." He grabbed my hand while I continued to sit down. "After a long time of waiting and I know mom, you've been waiting for this to come." He looked over to her and she was as confused as ever. "We're happy to announce that we're going to be added a little one to the Dolan family."

"Are you serious?" Grayson asked first as everyone was saying congratulations at once. We both nodded and he immediately smiled back. "Then I won't give you this wine."

Lisa had her mouth covered with her hands lightly and tears were forming in her eyes, which made me want to cry as well.

"Another grandchild?" She whispered and I nodded.

She stood from her chair and walked around the table to Ethan and I. After I stood up, she gave me the warmest hug.

"You two are going to be amazing parents." She grabbed both of our hands. "That's one hell of a lucky kid." She looked at my belly and lightly laughed.

Ethan and I hugged her back and she walked back over to her seat. We both sat down in ours and soon everyone's small comments to us died down. It was obvious that everyone was super excited for us, but of course we needed food in our bellies.

Ethan put his arm around my shoulder and kissed the side of my head. "I love you." He whispered.

I smiled back and just felt the love.

The amount of love this baby is going to feel is insane and I can't wait until this little one pops out. Ethan and I's lives are changing right now, in this very moment.

- - -

The rest of dinner was honestly perfect, we all had the best time with each other. But now, dinner was all cleaned up and everyone was socializing again.

"Hey." Riley and Matt walked up to Ethan and I with Dre following behind them. "I'm so happy for you guys, I can't believe it."

"We're really excited." Ethan put his arm around my shoulder.

"Finally living the dream now, man." Matt said to Ethan.

Us girls broke off from them and walked over to the bench swing.

"You doing okay?" She asked me once we were alone.

"Really good." I nodded. "I don't think I realized how much I wanted this until now. I don't think I've ever been this happy before."

"Good, you deserve it." She put her hand on my back.

"I know Ethan's just going to be the best dad." I looked over to him and Matt. It reminded me of when we were back in high school, just him hanging out with his friends. "And he's going to take such good care of me."

"You got lucky, Jordyn." She smiled. "He'd do absolutely anything to make sure you're okay."

"I know." I nodded and smiled. "I got really lucky."

Some of his other family was congratulating him which made him smile. He looked over to me afterwards and just looked happy.

That look always gets me.