~Something Created for You by Me: From Michonne to Rick~
Michonne grabbed the last gift under the tree and handed it to Rick.
“So, I know this gift was supposed to be something I made for you, but I have a small confession to make. I got some help with this one.”
Rick staggered back in exaggerated shock. “Michonne Grimes not following the rules?! I can’t believe it! I better go mark this down on the calendar. First a pandemic and now this.”
“Oh, shut it, funny man. This is one I couldn’t do alone, but I think you’ll really like it. Besides, I had a lot of fun creating it.”
“You did, huh? Who helped you? Please say it wasn’t Andrea. She probably slipped something sharp and dangerous in the bag while you weren’t looking.”
“Rick, just open it.”
“Fine, but if I get cut, you’re gonna help me sue her.” Rick cautiously opened the gift bag and immediately teared up when he pulled out what was inside.
“Michonne…really?”
“Yeah.”
Rick stared at the picture in his hand in wonder. The grainy image of “Baby Grimes” was the most beautiful thing he’d ever seen.
“How long have you known?”
“I just found out officially last week. I had a feeling and I thought maybe I was…but I didn’t want to say anything until I was sure, especially after last time.”
Rick hugged Michonne to him. “You don’t have to explain anything. I understand.” He pulled back and looked at his wife. “You’re good and the baby’s healthy?”
“Yeah, we’re both great.”
“Thank God.”
“I have another appointment coming up, so we can officially start this journey together.”
“I can’t wait.”
A sudden thought caused Rick to double over with laughter.
“What’s so funny?”
“I just remembered what you said. You got help with this gift.”
Michonne chuckled. “Yep.”
“So, I helped create my own gift.”
Michonne nodded. “I literally couldn’t have done it without you. Do you also remember the other thing I said?”
“Mmhmm…you had a lot of fun creating this gift. I know I sure as hell did.”
“You want to reenact the magic moment tonight?”
“Yeah, but, where? The magic moment could have happened at any number of spots around the house.”
“You’re right.” Michonne shrugged. “Well, I guess to be on the safe side, we’ll have to revisit them all tonight and this weekend.”
“Sounds like a plan.”
Rick gazed at the sonogram again with a contented smile. “Thank you, babe. Besides your heart, this is the best gift you have ever given me.”
“Merry Christmas, Rick.”
“Merry Christmas, Michonne,” Rick said with a kiss to his wife’s lips.
Rick leaned down and placed a kiss on Michonne’s belly. “And Merry Christmas to you, too, Baby Grimes.”
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