#kinda mad that they spoil it from the blurb on the back since the point is not knowing when it's gonna hit

[cymothoid]

good god do i love a nasty, evil book. i love a book you have to read through your fingers but keep reading anyway. love a book that you cannot in good conscience recommend to normal people. love a book that makes you feel a little bit nauseous in your soul.

[ladylooch]

Oh can we get Nico and Lexi's reactions to finding out about the pregnancies of each of their grandkids??

This got a little long beacause it's basically three blurbs, but I love how different each one of these reactions is!

Stella:

I want to say they are surprised, but that isn’t really the right word. Nico and Lexi are very aware of how hot and heavy Lucie and Connor are. But, they assumed they were being smart and careful about their sessions. Obviously, with this news, not as much as they thought. But when they look at Lucie’s face over the phone, even with the thousands of miles between them, they can both see that Lucie is scared and trying to put on a brave face. 

“Connor, can we have a second with our daughter.” Nico murmurs. 

“Um.” He looks over at Lucie. “Sure.” He nods, then leaves the frame. Lucie looks back at her parents when he is gone.

“Are you okay?” Nico asks. She nods, but big tears are forming in her eyes. “Sweets, it’s okay if you’re not.” Lucie swallows hard.

“I’m fine. I’m just really emotional. It’s been hard for us since we found out.” 

“Is this why you two broke up a few weeks ago? Is he not supportive?” Lexi chimes in.

“No! He is! Um, I just.. think we bit off more than we can chew.”

“Oh.” Lexi asks. “Are you saying this was planned?”

“Kind of. But then it wasn’t. And then it still happened.” Then Lucie begins to cry hard. “I know, I know. I’m stupid. You’re so disappointed in me.”

“LuLu…” Nico sighs reaching out for the phone screen, trying to wipe her tears off there. “We love you so much. Mama and I are right here for you. Do you want us to come?”

“Yes. Both of you. Please. And Soph.”

“Okay, we will look at flights tonight and get out to you soon.” Lucie nods. Then looks away to get herself more together.

“Don’t be mad at Connor. He is being so good to me. To both of us…” She trails off. 

“As long as he keeps doing that, him and us are good.” 

Winnie: 

Excitement! Tons and tons of excitement! Stella being a big sister! Another baby joining the family! Lucie and Connor are literally floating on cloud nine when they tell her parents. The joy is palpable and they spend the rest of Nico and Lexi’s U.S. trip dreaming about the newest addition to the family. They cannot stop talking about how blessed they are to be having another grand-baby to spoil. It is Lexi who reminds Nico that they have to be careful about showing enough attention to Stella. She has a feeling big sis may be excited now, but when that baby comes, so much of her life is going to change…

Baby Carlson: 

SHOCK. SHOOK. THE EARTH IS SHAKING. WHAT DID MACK JUST SAY?! 

“You’re…. Kidding?” Nico asks, looking over at his wife quickly. She shakes her head no like, this is a shock to me too.

“I know this is probably surprising because we said we weren’t having kids. But we changed our minds and I’m pregnant. Completely planned. I did not follow in Lucie’s footsteps.” Mack smirks. 

“Hey! Technically… both were kinda planned.” Lucie points from across the room. Then cringes. She looks over at Connor. “We were so dumb.”

“So stupid.” Connor agrees and chuckles. “Best, dumbest thing we have ever done.” He pulls her into his lap, kissing her hard, not caring about their audience. 

“Oh wow.” Lexi sighs, tears in her eyes. “Wow, wow, wow, wow!!!” She claps her hands together excitedly. “Another baby! We are so happy for you two.” Lexi clutches both David and Mack in her arms. “Nico get over here.”

“You aren’t kidding huh?” He jokes with an incredulous laugh. “Mackenzie Hischier is gonna have a kid.” His electric grin could be seen from space.