Promises to Keep

Christmas- part one

It was the day before Christmas Eve, and Tyler and Tayla found themselves heading home. The Stars had the next five days off, and both Tyler and Tayla agreed sharing the news they would be becoming a family was something they wanted to share in person. Typically, people waited three months before letting people know, but because of how far away they lived and timing, they both agreed; it was going to be an interesting Christmas. 

Going home brought back some bad memories for Tayla; the last time she was home, she fought with her sister, and was not on talking terms with Tyler. She tried her best to get the thoughts to leave her mind, but it was hard. She knew her sister was going to be home; there was no avoiding her. 

"It'll be okay" Tyler assured Tayla, spooking her out of her thoughts. "I know that look- I know you're worried; but it'll be fine, I promise" he squeezed her hand as reassurance. The plane had just landed, and they were waiting to head into the airport, to be greeted by Cassidy, who was here to pick them up. Cassidy also had no idea of the news; Tayla did intend on telling her as soon as she saw her. 

"I just- I don't want to see my sister" Tayla murmured quietly. "The last time I was here, well, she wanted to try and date you-"

"Wait, what?" Tyler asked, surprised. "You never told me that" 

"Oh, yeah" Tayla muttered. "She asked if you were single, because you're out of my league and she was single too" Tayla explained the conversation briefly. 

"I've already turned her down twice, I don't think she-"

"Okay, now you wait" Tayla gasped, shocked. "She's tried to get with you before!? Why didn't you tell me that?" Tayla asked, slightly outraged, though glad it was something he never mentioned. 

"It happened so long ago- at the time it didn't seem worth mentioning... you know, because I wanted to get with you" Tyler said with a slight grin. 

"I guess now that I think about it, she always was really flirtatious towards you..." Tayla trailed off, beginning to feel emotional. Oh god, she thought to herself; was she about to start crying? She didn't even feel upset by the revelation; she was not worried about anything happening between her sister and Tyler in the slightest; why was she about to cry? 

They were finally walking off the plane when she felt tears stinging her eyes. 

"Please don't cry" Tyler urged, feeling guilty for even bringing it up. "I'm sorry for even bringing it up" 

"It's not even that" Tayla laughed through her tears. "To be totally honest with you, I have zero clue as to why I'm even crying" she continued to wipe her tears and laugh. "Cass!" Tayla greeted, wiping the tears away. 

"Tay! Ty!" Cass greeted, her smile disappearing when she noticed Tayla's tears. "Are you okay!?" she asked with worry. 

"Oh, I'm fine" Tayla laughed, sniffling. "I guess they weren't kidding when they said when you're pregnant your hormones and emotions are-"

"YOU'RE WHAT!" Cassidy exploded with a large smile, looking to Tyler who was grinning from ear to ear. "Oh, my god! Congratulations!! I can't believe I'm going to be an Aunt!" she shrieked, earning a few glances from the people around them. "How far along?" 

"Just a month- I know it's a little early to tell people, but the timing seemed right with it being Christmas and us being home" Tayla rambled, finally composing herself. "Okay, I'm good now" she smiled. "Ready to go spread some Christmas joy?" she asked, referring to the dinner with both her and Tyler's parents to tell them the good news. 

"Oh- some not so joyous news" Cassidy bit her lip. "Unfortunately, your sister is going to be coming to dinner" she frowned, knowing Tayla was going to be less than thrilled with the news.