Trying to Recall Part 6B
Title: Trying to Recall Part 6 B Author: myguys_sam_dean Rating: R Characters: John/Mary Disclaimer: I don't own 'em, I just play with 'em. Feedback: makes my world go round. Summary: Written for fanfic100 prompt#097-Grill-out. Mary meets the guys at the shop and it is decided that they will have a grill-out.
I just leaned into John and took a deep breath as we prepared to go into the noisy shop.
"Hey, guys!" John got their attention. When the men saw us standing there, they quit what they were doing and came over.
There were murmurings of "Hey, John" and "Hey, Mary". John waited until it quieted down. "We have an announcement to make. We're pregnant."
Cheers went up and the group moved closer to clap John on the back and hug me as they told us how happy they were for us. I caught some names, but would have to depend on their name patches for most of them. John told them about the grill-out and then encouraged them to try to get work done early today so they could clean up before coming over.
When we walked back into the office, I could still hear the guys looking forward to the grill out.
"Kate said she'll handle the food," Mike told us. "You can plan on her being over around 4:00. She's going to drop the kids at her folks' place and come on over. You're supposed to rest or whatever until the guys come over. She remembers how tired she was and all that you did for her. She's excited to see you."
"I look forward to seeing her," I smiled as John put an arm around my waist.
"I'll bring Mary home and then be back for the day," John told Mike.
"Don't worry about it," Mike shook his head. "Take the day off."
"What kind of example will that set for the guys?" John nodded toward the shop.
"When they own a business, they'll allow themselves a day to celebrate a pregnancy and pamper their wife."
I couldn't help but grin after John had told me that I had instructed Mike to do that exact thing.
"See, Mary?" Mike turned to me. "You didn't think I remembered, did ya?"
"I knew you wouldn't forget," I answered sweetly.
"Okay," John wasn't going to have to be told twice to take a day off, "I'll see you tonight then."
"Just make sure the grill is ready to be fired up."
"Done."
We walked back out into the sunshine. I looked down and saw the mess on my clothes. "Ugh," I sighed as I pulled my shirt away to look at it closer.
"I told ya, Mare," John laughed. "They are a huggy group. At least tonight they'll be clean if they get the urge to hug. I'll rescue you if you look like you need it."
"Can you stay by me the whole time?" I asked.
"I should mingle with our guests," he reminded me. "I won't leave you alone though. I'll make sure Kate or Julie is standing guard. They'll make sure you're okay."
"Is it okay to have Julie come?" I didn't know if she was usually included in events related to the garage.
"There's no way to keep her away," John answered. "She never misses a party. Besides, there are some single guys at the garage. Maybe she can get a date out of the deal."
I shot him a confused look.
"You were always trying to match her up," a blush showed on his cheeks. "I never encouraged you to do that, but I've come to include her in garage parties just in case she finds a date there."
"Does she get mad when you do that?"
"Julie?" John laughed. "She's always up for a challenge. She tends to see men as what she can mold them into."