Love, Lies, and the NHL.

“Jonathan!” I called again, marching into our bedroom. He was still asleep, pillow over his head. “Jonny!” I exclaimed, pulling the blanket and pillow off him.

He grumbled, “Katie…I don’t have practice this morning…”

I sighed, “The appointment!”

Jonny popped up out of bed, “That’s today?!” I nodded and placed a hand on my growing stomach. Today was the day we’d find out what our baby was. “I’ll be ready in a minute.”

I smiled and sat on the edge of our bed. Jonathan and I had been dating for two years. We met at a charity event in Chicago. My mother was hosting it, he and his teammates were there for an auction of autographed photos, jerseys and other Hawks memorabilia. You see, Jonathan is Jonathan Toews. Captain of the Chicago Blackhawks.

When I met him, we became fast friends and soon after, lovers. He’s so amazing and supportive and perfect in everyway. Four months ago, when I told him we were having a baby, he was so happy. He’d been able to come to almost every appointment and I made sure to schedule this very special one on a day when he could go.

“Jonny, are you ready?” I asked

He came out of the bathroom a minute later, “Yep!”

“I can’t wait.”

“Neither can I. Let’s go.” he replied, helping me out to the car. We drove to the hospital and he grabbed my hand as we headed inside.

Jonny took a seat in the waiting area as I went up to the receptionist, “Katie McDuffy.”

She smiled and typed something into a computer, “Okay, have a seat. Doctor Brians will see you in a minute.”

I smiled and sat down by Jonny, grabbing a copy of US Weekly from the little table. “What are you hoping for?’

Jonny smiled, “A healthy, happy baby.”

“I meant the sex.”

“Either way, I’m going to be happy. All that matters to me is that this baby is healthy and happy.”

“You’re the best Jonathan Toews.” I said, grabbing his hand. He lightly squeezed my hand and smiled.

“Katie McDuffy!” the nurse called

Jonathan grabbed my hand as we headed to the room. “Katie! How are you feeling?” Doctor Brians asked

I smiled, “Great. So excited to find out what we’re having.”

She smiled back, “I bet. Nice seeing you again, dad.”

Jonny smiled, “It’s great to be here.”

“Alright, let’s see here.” she lifted my shirt as her tech turned on the ultra sound. She rubbed the jelly on my stomach and put the machine onto it, “Every things looking great. Your baby is developing at a great pace. Everything is right on track.”

I smiled, “Great.”

“Congratulations you two, you’re having a boy!”

“A boy!” Jonathan exclaimed, smiling

“A boy.” I smiled
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Five months later, on the way home from the arena after a game, my water broke. Jonathan was still there talking to the medias when my friend Jasmine called and told him the news. He rushed into the delivery room and grabbed my hand. “Little guy didn’t want to wait any longer, eh?” he laughed

I smiled and squeezed his hand hard, “Seeing you score that goal made him want to come meet his daddy.”

“Can Pat come in and say ‘hi’ real quick?”

I nodded, “Of course.”

Patrick Kane came in and gave me a quick hug, “The whole team is in the waiting room. We can’t wait for the little guy to make his arrival.”

I smiled, “Thanks, Pat. Tell them all thank-you for me.” That’s when I felt the big contraction.
The doctors rushed over to me and Pat gave me a thumbs up before leaving. It was time to push. I grabbed onto Jonny’s hand and pushed hard. After what felt like only seconds, I heard the faint sound of crying. Jonny kissed my forehead and smiled, “He’s beautiful.”

I breathed heavily and smiled back. Jonny headed over to where they were cleaning the baby off, while the doctors went to cleaning me up. “You have a healthy baby boy. 19 inches long. 7.4 pounds.” the nurse said, smiling at me.

After checking him out a bit more and cleaning him off, they handed the baby to me. I smiled down at him and Jonny came back in, he had left to tell the guys. “He’s so beautiful, Jonny.”
He smiled and kissed my forehead, “He is. Just like his momma.”

I kissed my baby on his head and started crying, “I’m so happy.”

“Me too. I don’t want to rush you, but the guys want to know a name.”

I smiled, “Cayden Patrick Toews.”

Jonathan smiled, "I love it....and you. I love you, Katie."

"I love you too, Jonny." Jonathan smiled before getting on his knees beside my hospital bed. "Jonny..." I gasped

He smiled at me and pulled out a small velvet box, "I've been waiting for the best time to ask you and I figure there is no better time than this. I love you Katie McDuffy and I want to spend the rest my life loving you and Cayden. Will you marry me?"

I smiled and nodded, crying, "Yes. I'll marry you."

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