Once they were home, they figured out what to do next. They called everyone over to the house to tell them what was going to happen. “Wow. That’s a lot to take in.”, Howie said exhaling. Everyone was basically speechless. “It is a very safe operation though. He said Brian is in great health so that will be working for us. Also, the recovery time is only 4-8 weeks.”, Haley explained. “Right. And Haley is only 2 months pregnant. That means I should be back to my old self by the time the baby is born. Way before the baby is born actually.”, Brian explained calmly. “When do you have the operation?”, Nick asked almost in a whisper. He was scared but he didn’t want to show it. “A week from today.” “Well. You better rest up Brian. You’ll do fine. You’re too stubborn not to.”, Kameron joked. It kind of lightened the mood in the room.

*2 days before the surgery*

“Do you have everything packed for the hospital?”, Haley asked from the kitchen where she was washing dishes. “I think so.”, Brian called from the living room. He and Tyler were laying on the floor in front of the television watching Teletubbies. Haley came out of the kitchen and saw them. She laughed at them. “What’s so funny?”, Brian asked cocking an eyeybrow jokingly. “Well let’s see. My 25 year old husband and father of, basically, 2 children is watching Teletubbies. “Hey. Have you ever watched this show. It is very educational. Not to mention entertaining. Me and Ty love it!” “Yeah Brian he just loves it so much!”, Haley said looking at Tyler. He had fallen asleep and by the looks of it he had been asleep a while. Brian smiled and cheesy grin. “So sue me! I like Teletubbies! It happens when you have a year old son.” “Well when the next one is born, I suppose you’ll start watching Barney right?” “Hey! Whatever the kid likes!” Haley laughed at him and sat down on the couch. Brian picked Tyler up and took him up to his room. It was his bed time anyway. He had been playing with Brian non-stop all day.

Brian came back downstairs and sat by Haley. Haley laid her head down in his lap. “I’m tired.”, Haley said getting comfortable. “Well, you should be taking it easy. You need to take really good care of our baby inside you there.” “You shouldn’t exactly be running marathons yourself Mr. Littrell!” Haley laughed but then she noticed Brian wasn’t. She raised up and looked at him. “What’s wrong?”, she asked soothingly. “I have to talk to you about something.”

“What?” “Haley. If anything happens during this surgery.....” Haley cut him off. “Brian, nothing is going to happen. You are a fighter. I know there is no way you would leave me, Tyler, or the little one.”, she said touching his face. “I know that Haley. I just want you to know something in the case something should happen.” “Okay Brian. If it will make you feel better, go ahead and tell me.” “If something should happen....I want...I want you to go on with your life. I want you to find a father for Tyler and the little one. I don’t want them to miss out on that in the case that I couldn’t be there for them.” Haley started crying. “Nothing will happen Brian. But I want you to know, no matter how much I tried, I would never find another love like you.” Brian hugged her and then bent down to Haley’s stomach. “Hey there kiddo. It’s Daddy. I want you to know how much we love you. When you get bigger you can start watching Teletubbies with your old man here.” Haley laughed at him and swatted him. “I love you Brian.” “I love you too.”