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Chapter 1
On the day after the wedding, got out of bed and smiled, "Typical," she said watching , who was still asleep. She went downstairs to make breakfast. "! Breakfast is ready!" shouted. No answer. "
soon ran out the room in his sleeping shorts and t-shirt, "Are you okay ...shall I call the ambulance...do you...?" said in a worried tone, getting his mobile.
lightly slapped him across the head laughing, "Put the phone down. My waters not breaking...I'm not even pregnant, fool," she said jokingly.
"Then why..." started to ask.
"Because I called you down for breakfast and you didn't come," said.
"Oh...sorry," rubbed the back of his neck and apologised.
"I've got practise now, do you want to come?" asked looking at whilst packing his bag.
"I don't think I can, can I?" asked.
" said it was okay," replied.
"Okay...are you sure?" asked again.
"Yes, now please come?" said.
"Okay...okay."
"Okay whilst you're getting ready I'll go and see the others," pointing to the other guys.
"Are you sure you don't want to come help me?" winked.
"What and smell of men pheromones...no thanks," laughed, "And behave yourself...this isn't home."
"Hey guys," said walking towards them and waving. was greet by hi's and congratulations.
walked to the guys who were crowding around , "I haven't even been married to you for a day and already you're looking at other guys," joked.
was watching the guys practise, she was laughing the whole time because whilst they were playing smacked the hard at 's backside, to the extent that couldn't sit or for a while.
"? Can I talk to you for a bit?" said.
withdrew from the conversation with , and , "Sure...excuse me guys," excused herself, "So...what did you want to talk about?" asked.
"I just wanted to say thanks again for yesterday?" said.
"Aw... you don't have to keep thanking...It's okay," said, hugging him and smiled, "Now let's go back to the others."
smiled back at her.
"What was that about?" asked.
"Nothing... just had something to tell me," said.
"Okay...is he alright?" asked.
"Yeah...you know it's one of those things which only a girl can answer," smiled.
"Oh okay," answered.
When and got home their phone rang.
answered, "Hello?...hi Dad...? Okay I'll get him." She called out loud, "?"
's head peeped out of the kitchen.
"Daddy dearest wants you," laughed.
picked up the phone, "Hi Mr !...Sorry - Dad...Golf?...um...okay...so Sunday at 12...okay...okay...yeah I know where it is...yeah that's fine...bye," said noting down the date, place and time.
"What did he want?" asked.
"He wants me to go golfing with him," said.
"That's nice," replied.
"No...not nice...I can't play golf," said.
"Then why did you agree to play?" asked.
"Well, we're just about getting on. If I said no things will be back to how they were," stated.
"Good point....anyway I'm sure your not that bad," comforted,"how many times have you played?"
"Um... try... never," answered.
"Oh...well...that might be a problem," said. "Okay...maybe you could ask someone to teach you."
"Good idea," said and started searching through the yellow pages.
"Okay well I've got to go to work now...see you later," with that kissed and existed the door.
"Hey ...or shall I say Mrs ?" asked.
"Gosh...Mrs?...that makes me sound old," laughed putting her files on the table.
"So where are you planning on going for the honeymoon?" asked.
"Oh...the honeymoon...we haven't planned anything yet." said, as she flicked through her letters. She came across a creased envelope She opened it in curiosity. 'Stay away!' was written on the dirty piece of paper. didn't say anything, she didn't know who it could be. The envelope looked formal but the writing on the paper was written in what looked like blood.
"?" asked.
"Huh...yeah?" said, she wasn't too keen on the sight of blood.
"Are you okay?" asked worried.
"I'm okay," replied still staring at the letter.
got home, reading a note that was on the table.
Hey, I've gone for my first golfing lesson. Wish me luck. I cooked (bought) some food for you. I'll see you later. Bye, xx
sat in front of the TV and ate. A knock came on the door. "Coming," said walking to the door. She opened the door but no one was there, she popped her head outside but still nothing, "Hello?" She said. After that she gave up and closed the door. She was about to go back to the TV but the door was being knocked on again. Again she opened the door, still nothing. She decided to ignore it and carry on watching TV. A soon as she turned around the door was repeatedly being knocked, harder and louder. turned around, she saw a silhouette through the fusion glass. Warily she latched on the door chain, slightly opening the door slowly and with the slightest gap, she anxiously looked to see if anyone was outside.
The corner of an eye could be seen through the gap.
"I told you to say away!" The voice warned.
could see metal shinning. Suddenly a hand launched a sharp metal through the gap.
Chapter 2
The person on the other side of the door, tried to push the door open. 's heart was beating fast. Suddenly the chain on the door came lose. looked at the door horrified, she ran to the bathroom and locked the door. She leaned against the door, her head in her hands. Then heard the front door open wide and slam against the wall, loud footsteps stomping up the stairs. Loud tramples towards the bathroom door. moved herself from the door. Now she was facing the door which was shuddering from the banging. Sweat streamed down her face, her breathing becoming heavier. She then heard the knife against the door repeatedly. The room was dark so all she could do was hear the screaming, the banging and the metal lock ping; they seemed as if it was going to come loose.
Loud screams from the other side, "Let me in!" the womanly voice shouted whilst constantly banging on the door and turning the handle.
didn't answer, all the fear she held was freed by the tears staining her cheeks with mascara.
The woman turned around when she heard a car park in, "No!" she cussed, smashing a bedroom window and escaping.
couldn't hear a thing as it was drowned out by a million of terrified thoughts.
saw that the front door was wide opened and many scratched had been made, he jogged inside to see if everything was okay
"!?!" he called looking through the rooms, he jogged upstairs to see the bathroom door closed, hearing whimpers. He knocked on the door, "?" No answer just more quiet whimpers. heard a voice, she instantly realised that the soft, worried voice belonged to but she couldn't move, she felt paralysed and helpless.
"? Open the door please," pleaded.
slowly got up, her whole body shaking, barely able to keep her hand still for the lock.
heard the rattling of the metal locks. As soon the metal lock clicked opened the door, he stared at an agitated , who was shaking, her arms crossed in a defensive gesture, "What happened?" he asked worried and walked towards with open arms. fell into 's embrace, sobbing on his chest.
"What happened?" tried to ask once again but no reply came, just more wailing. He rubbed her back for comfort and kissed her on the head, "It's okay...it's okay...shh...you're safe now." taped the broken window with cardboard. It wasn't the safest but it was practical thing. Then he went to lay in bed, watching who was sleeping but her facial expression showed insecurity. He couldn't read what happened but it obviously frightened her. She hadn't spoken a word since he came home. As he was thinking worriedly about , she shivered and grabbed the blanket tightly, gripping it close to her. rubbed her arm soothingly to try and calm her down.
woke up early, surprisingly. He saw that was still asleep, he thought that he should call her workplace to say she was too ill. was worried but couldn't say what happened because he didn't know himself, after much consideration he decided that it was better if he stayed home with rather than go to practise.
woke up, with a sick feeling in her stomach. Then she saw with a tray in his hands, he smiled at her but she couldn't bring herself to smile back.
"Hey," said.
"Hey," replied quietly.
"Can you tell me what happened yesterday then?" asked, debating whether or not he should have asked her. shook her head, her fork just moved the food around.
"Okay, can you tell me who was in the house," asked hoping that would open up to him. shook her head again. didn't think he was going to get anything from her.
"I.." started to say in a shaken voice.
"You...what?" sitting closer to .
"I'm...sc...scared," sobbed, weeps commencing again, tears descending down her cheeks.
held both of 's hands, "What are you scared of?"
"H...h...her," said with slight whispered.
"Who is she?" said looking in the eyes.
couldn't really say as she could only see the corner of the woman's eyes, "I...I...coul..." gulped, she closed her eyes trying to think of a way to explain, "I...couldn't...s...see."
"Okay. Look why don't you get changed, there's somewhere I want to take you," stated and smiled.
got out of bed and got ready. When they walked out the door held 's hand, their fingers interlocked.
"Where are we going?" managed to asked.
"It's a secret," asked bringing in for a hug.
She smiled at him, her head resting on his shoulder as they walked. She felt secure, all the bad thoughts left her mind. covered her eyes with his hands, guiding her to the place. He uncovered her eyes as she inhaled the fresh air. She looked around at the lake, plants and trees. looked at strangely.
"Don't you think it's beautiful?" He asked.
"Yeah," said.
"It's especially beautiful at night," he said.
looked at in nostalgia, she didn't really know why they were here.
"Haha," laughed at 's expression, "I brought you here so we could picnic."
"Awww," thought the gesture was sweet, "We don't have any food."
"Tada," laughed when he revealed a basket.
laughed. They set out the blanket and food. The day went by quickly and soon it became dark.
"You're right it is beautiful when it's night," said looking at the dark sky, resting her head on 's shoulder with his arm around her, in the 'couple' style.
"Come on let's go home," said lending a hand out to . They packed up the basket and headed home.
As they were walking to the house said, "Thanks for today, it was really sweet."
"Glad to see you smile again," smiled at . They went inside the house.
"Well it's late I better get washing," said. sat down to watch TV.
was in bed, whilst was showering. The wardrobe door moved slightly. slowly walked over to the door. She opened the wardrobe. It was the same as it was left.
I must be going crazy thought to herself. She turned around, "Ahhhhhhh!"
Chapter 3
The woman gagged , all she could feel were rough hands, which pressured on her mouth and gripped on her arm. could not hear this as the speaking was over-powered by the noise of the shower.
's body froze, she saw a scruffy, dirty-looking psychopath before her, who smelt of alcohol, cigarettes and illegal substances. Her hair looked un-brushed for months, her skin like sandpaper, her nails broken and yellow, the breathe an indescribable revolting, pungunt smell which was enough to make you sick, the colour of her sclera were yellow and her eyes blood shot, 's stomach was starting to churn from the repulsive pheromones. The woman grabbed a pen knife from her pocket, the knife flicked it out of the plastic, she slowly brought it towards 's pure face. wanted to call out but her voice was mute. came out of the shower, strange he thought. He couldn't hear the sound of the TV or computer. Maybe she's asleep he thought again.
The woman heard the shower door creek, she looked at with her malignant eyes - if looks could kill. The metal came closer to 's face and slide down her cheek slowly and painfully. The infliction represented by the heavy breathing, the tears, the eyes lids closing tightly to resist pain and the lose of innocent blood.
thought why her? She didn't even know this woman. The woman brutally withdrew her hand and pushed to the bed. Escaping through the window and said in a fiendish tone, "Speak of this then you will lose those who you truly love." With that she jumped. tamely touched her bleeding cheek, the blood staining her fingers. She went to go downstairs to wash it off...
"What happened to your face ?" asked when he came out of the bathroom. He lightly grasped 's shoulder, then softly; with his thumb touched the cut. squinted in slight anguish, "What happened?"
"Sh...she did this," said covering the slit with her hand.
"Who?" asked embracing .
"H...her...a...again," stuttered and sobbed.
All night and stayed up because was afraid that her mind might re-iterate the ordeal. Eventually she fell sleep with 's arm around her whilst she leant on his shoulder. However, couldn't sleep knowing that was unsafe. He was trying to find a conclusion to all this. woke up lying in bed covered in a blanket. She went downstairs in her sleeping clothes.
"Morning sleepyhead," said whilst 'cooking', he was making toast.
"Morning," said with a half-sincere smile.
"Sorry about breakfast but the one I did yesterday looked awful," He joked.
"It wasn't that bad," said and laughed a little.
"Hmm...it was burnt," said as-a-matter-of-factly.
"Yeah you're right...it was bad," joked.
"Hey...that was uncalled for," said.
"Haha...don't worry you'll get better," said emphatically. All the bad thoughts exited her mind.
"Thanks for the toast but I better go to work," said, "See you later."
"Um...?" said.
"Yeah?" said turning to face him.
"As nice as you look in sleeping clothes," smiled, "You might want to change."
"Right," replied blushing slightly.
came downstairs and turned as if she was modelling the clothes. "Better?" She asked.
"Well the sleeping clothes were better but..." sniggered.
"Hey! You need to calm you hormones down Mister," laughed.
"Haha...anyway I don't have practise today...can I go to work with you?" asked, "I want to see what it's like." But as a matter of fact he wanted to protect .
"Um...sure...if you want," replied.
"Hey ....?" hugged and looked behind to see greet.
"Hi," greeted back.
"Hey , wanted to see what work is like," hugged whilst explaining.
The two weeks after that experience, every thing seemed to be normal. had a special surprise for . She pestered him to tell her as the suspense was killing her but he managed to resist, even though she pulled the innocent look and used things to her advantage.
"Come on , please tell me. Pleeeeaaaaseeeee?," He looked away. "Pretty please?" refused again.
"Fine, I'll leave it," said rolling her eyes.
"F-i-n-a-l-l-y," joked.
"Please?" quickly asked. gave her the evils.
"Okay...okay I'll stop now," They both laughed.
Someone knocked loudly on the front door. sleepily said, "You get the door."
"No you get it" said rolling to face the clock.
"No you get it"
"No you get it"
"Can you get it please?" asked. Another loud knock on the front door came.
"You get it," replied.
"You...okay fine we'll both go," requested.
They both tiredly walked downstairs, whilst trying to make themselves look mildly presentable. The person knocked once more. opened the door, with behind her. As she opened the door, "Ahh," she said walking backwards into . He held around the waist as he was looking at the colour drain from her face.
"Hello Sir...Miss," the police officer said holding the psycho woman by the scruff of the neck, "This woman was lurking behind your bushes. Do you know her?" He asked and nodded.
"Well one of your neighbours called us saying a woman was roaming around," the officer said.
The second officer asked, "Can you tell us who it is?"
found it hard to talk, "Um..."
"It's okay, just tell them," said rubbing her shoulders.
"Um...she d...did...this...to me," said pointing to the cut, which was concealed by a scar but still clear at view.
The psychotic woman got out of the officers' grips, "You!"
quickly leaned back further to . The officers rapidly took hold of the woman again, "That's it Miss you're coming with us.
Anything you say..." the first officer said.
"No! Let me go! loves me not that b...." the volume of the woman soon disappeared.
The second officer said, "Thanks for your help."
nodded whilst said, "Thank you Sir." He closed the door. "Come here," said obviously sensing 's hurt.
She fell into his arms crying with what might be her last tears.
rubbed her back and planted a kiss on top of her head, "Do you want to know your surprise?" asked hoping that it would bring a smile to her face.
whipped her tears and shook her head.
"Well..." started, opening the cupboard draw.
Chapter 4
"Ahh, please ?...Just tell me...you're killing me here," pleaded.
"Okay...close your eyes," said.
"Oh, do I have to?" whined, like a kid.
"Please?" asked with puppy eyes.
"Okay," gave in and closed her eyes.
"Hold your hands out please," mannerly order.
cupped her hands out. placed the gift on her palms. "No way...? I've always wanted to go there...aw...I love you! Thanks," gave a massive hug.
"Now you get the perfect honeymoon," said still being hugged.
"Aw...you are great you know?" said.
"I know," joked.
"Hold on...are these
"Yep," stated.
"Wow...you are too nice for your own good," said.
and were packing up for their trip to , whilst they were packing someone knocked on the door.
"Coming," shouted from upstairs. "Hey !" greeted with a hug.
"Hey ...so are you two getting ready for ?" asked.
"Yep we're packing right now actually," stated.
"Cool. I just needed to give you this," passed her the wrapped package.
"Aw, thanks...what is it?" asked.
"You'll see. It's from Yours Truly," said.
"Aw...thanks," said.
"My pleasure for passing you the gift but it's not from me. Anyway I've got to go now. Have fun in . Bye," said waving to . smiled back to her.
She unwrapped the gift. It was a ring put on a gold chain. On the inside of the ring ' and . One heart . One love' was engraved. The 'o' on love was replaces with a tiny diamond.
"Who was at the door?" asked standing on the top of the stairs.
ran upstairs and jumped into his arms.
"Wow...the stairs...the stairs," joked.
"Sorry," said withdrawing from the hug. "You spoil me too much you know?"
"You deserve it," said.
"You do all this for me, now I have to do something in return," said. A big grin appeared across 's face.
"Not that...calm down boy!" joked hitting him lighty across the arm, "Come on we have to leave now."
At the airport they pushed the luggage bags. "I still can't believe that I'm going to ," said with holding her around the waist. turned her head towards him and kissed him, "Thank you."
"Wow, first class...these seats are wider and so comfy," said sitting down as she brought out her notebook and started surfing the net, "Aw."
asked when he saw getting teary, "What's wrong?"
"Oh I'm on a fansite of yours...I'm curious...reading fan fiction...a story by..." scrolled down the page to find out the author, "Mischa...she writes beautifully."
"Can I see?...what's the site called?" said.
"Um...yeah...sure...and it's?" turned the notebook to . looked through the site curiously whilst smiling and giving some odd expressions.
"Can I go back on now?" asked.
turned the notebook back to face and smiled. He leaned back on the chair, closed his eyes and relaxed in deep thought.
They were amazed- although a little jetlagged- with the scenery. "Wow it's beautiful," said taking in the scenery before her. and went into their hotel presidential suite. It was more or less like an expensive apartment. Spacious, had just about the essential rooms and an amazing view.
They had taken a tour, floated the sea by moonlight cruises, taken evening strolls, took a dip in the sea, shopped and went to theme parks. The evening meals were exquisite, they tried new food which they wouldn't have thought was nice.
and went to their suite back from a late night horse and carriage ride. The whole ambience was romantic, with the stars twinkling through the dark sky, the soothing pace of the carriage ride. kissed softly on the lips, her arms wrapped around his neck. His sensual touch led to the bedroom. They fell on the bed, 's kisses trailing down 's collar bone...
On the next morning woke up finding the space next to him empty. He still recalled memories of the night before, he got out of bed to see in the next room. She sat on the sofa, with her head resting on her palms, a finger tapping on a cheek, staring at the coffee table.
"How come you're staring at the table?" asked.
"I'm not," mumbled. went to sit next to when he saw a pregnancy test placed on the table.
"Oh," he thought.
Chapter 5
sat close to , his arm around her shoulder. She looked at her watch, whilst leaning on his shoulder. watched as the ticker rotated. She mentally counted down the 2 minutes.
covered her eyes with her hands, "I can't look ," said hinting for him to look.
"Okay..." looked at the stick, "What does the blue thing mean?"
"Blue?" asked. nodded, "That means...we're...I'm...we're having a baby."
"I'm going to be a dad?" asked.
"We're going to be parents," said covering her mouth in shock. She always wanted to be a mum but she didn't expect it to be so soon, nevertheless she was happy. hugged a still shell-shocked . smiled at , "I can't believe I'm going to be a mom...what if I'm a bad mom? What if my kid hates me? My kid's going to hate me..."
"Don't worry you'll be a great mum...and our kid is going to love you," comforted .
"Thanks...I can't believe we're having a kid," the situation still hadn't sunk into but couldn't wait to be a father.
woke up seeing read a magazine. He turned his attention to her stomach, "Hey Little One," he said in a soft tone tickling 's stomach.
"Hahaha...that tickles...you do realise that there isn't a baby yet? It's just a zygote." asked in between giggles.
"Oh," replied.
"Ha, don't worry it's cute," said, her thumb rubbing his chin. Then she thought aloud looking at her stomach, "Little One? That's cute. I like that."
smiled. After resting on bed the two of them decided to get changed and go down for breakfast.
turned to , "Hey ? What do you think our kid will be like?"
"Well if it's a girl I think it will be like you. Lord help me," said jokingly praying that that not be the case.
"Hey!" pushed a little.
"Sorry! I don't mind how our kid is...I'll still love them."
They walked around the buffet table, as soon as looked at the food she covered her mouth, "Uh-oh I think I'm going to puke." She ran out of the dinning room.
ran after her, he quickly unlocked the hotel suite door and watched as ran into the bathroom. knocked on the door, "I think we should leave breakfast."
"Good idea," said in between pukes. She eventually came out of the bathroom. Her hair was a mess, "You might not want to go in there." pointed to the bathroom, "I can't believe I'm being sick already.
"Aw...okay let's go for a walk," suggested.
"Yeah lets go...don't you think it's a bit strange that the press aren't stalking us?" asked whilst sorting out her hair.
"Not really. I planned this all out. Press restricted," explained.
laughed, "Haha...what did you do?"
prodded his nose, "My secret."
linked arms with , "So what do you think our baby is?" asked.
"I have a feeling it's a girl," said.
"A girl, that would be nice but I think it's going to be a boy," said looking at , who had a smile on his face.
"Just a week left before we go back to England," stated.
"I'll miss being able to lounge about," said,
"Haha...you're so lazy," said splashing with sea water.
"Oh no, you did not just soak me?" whined.
did a runner as he knew what was coming next. chased after him then suddenly fell mid way through the sea, which was leading too the deep end, clutching her stomach.
ran over to her worried, ", are you okay?"
"No! I'm...I'm..." she winced in pain. helped up. pushed into the deep end, "I'm getting you for that. Payback!" she laughed hysterically, "Ha ha ha, this pregnancy could work to my advantage."
"Not fair!" said wiping the water off his face and combing his hair back with his fingers. He took his t-shirt off and wrung the water out. When he put it back on the t-shirt didn't cling onto his body, it looked creased but still could be seen through.
"Giving people eye candy are we?" joked.
"Can I help it if people want to look at me?" replied in a sarcastic way.
"Come on before your head pops," said dragging him back. followed like a little puppy.
"So what do you want to do now?" asked.
"I'm going to sleep," said.
"Sleep?" asked, "Lazy."
"Yep!" replied.
"So you're going to leave your pregnant wife alone?" said with eyes which could make the toughest person give in, making circles on his chest with her finger, innocently.
"Ah...the guilt trip," said still looking at 's eyes. "Okay...I was only joking anyway."
"Yay!" chirped whilst clapping her hands.
"Okay so how about I get ice cream and we watch a film?" asked.
"Great," replied.
They decided to watch a comedy. had a craving for food so she ended up eating most of the ice cream. It turns out ? the ice cream was still there - she had slept before the film finished. went to carry to bed, "Wow, you're heavy!" he whispered.
said with her eyes closed, "My eyes might be closed but I'm not deaf!"
"Ahh!" dropped - stunned.
"Thanks," winced rubbing her rear.
"Sorry," said in a concerned tone, which soon turned into a cheek tone and topped off with a cheeky smile, "Do you want me to rub it better?" he winked.
"Hardly," answered. "I'm having a bath...alone...just in case you get any ideas."
woke up at 6 only to run into the bathroom and throw up. tiredly knocked on the door and asked, "Are you going to be okay? Do you need anything?"
"Let's just say when we're on the plane they better have a good supply of sick bags," replied.
It was the day after their return from . and decided to tell the other's about the baby news. had already found out by text.
"Hey guys," greeted, holding hands with . They all replied simultaneously.
"We have something to tell you..." said.
gagged herself and ran to the toilet.
"Is okay?" asked.
"Yeah...about that, 's pregnant!" answered.
"With your kid?" asked.
"Of course!" answered not knowing how to take 's comment.
"Sorry guys," apologised. Everyone congratulated them. With a sudden out burst asked, "Okay anyone want to place bets on the gender?" Money and 'it's a boy' or 'my bets on a girl" surrounded . and chuckled.
was, as usual, throwing up. had to go to practise as normal but tried to come home as early as he could, especially for the check up days. was counting down the days of which she and would be able to find out the gender of their baby.
"Hmmm...20-24 weeks...that means..." said calculating on the calendar, "Hey ...13 weeks until we find out if it's a boy or a girl!" shouted from the bathroom.
"Can't wait. I've got practise now. Will you be okay?" asked.
"I'll be fine...go," shooed along.
"K...see you," said with a goodbye kiss.
"Bye," replied.
"Hey !" said trotting over to .
"Hi," said giving him a 'hey' nod.
"So how are you and ?" asked.
"We're great. She seems to have a fetish with ice cream and cookies though," explained. "How are you and your lady?" asked .
"Good thanks," replied.
"Do you think you'll have kids?" asked .
"Um...someday...maybe," said.
"So what gender have you betted on," asked curiously.
"Boy," said.
smiled, finding it quite funny that they were betting on the baby's gender. Speaking of bets thought to himself.
"!" said patting on the shoulder.
"Yes?" said.
"Where's my money?" said holding his hands out.
"Well...um...I sort of had to use it to get some ice cream and cookies...you know...need to stock up," said from the top of his head.
"I forgot you're having a little nipper...congratulations! Give me the money as soon as you have it," said walking back to the others.
Phew thought.
"Honey, I'm home," joked as he closed the door.
"Very funny," said from the kitchen.
inhaled the aroma, "Mm...smells delicious!"
"It's only your favourite," walked over to the table and placed it in front of him. I think I've got the gist of it...to a tee now," stated.
"I'll be the judge of that," smiled. passed him the plate. He tasted it.
"Well...how is it?" asked, "And be truthful."
"It's..." he took another bite, "Good."
"But..." said.
"I think you used too many onions," said trying to wave away his now onion breath.
"That must have been when called...I forgot how many I did," explained.
"Tomorrow we find out and tell your mates to see who won the bet," joked.
"Do you want to know yet?" asked.
"I don't know...it would be nice to know...but it would also be a nice surprise," explained "You?"
"Well it would be useful so we buy what the baby needs...but I don't know either," replied.
"Good point...maybe it would be better if we knew," thought aloud.
"So are we going to know then," asked to make sure.
"Yep...I guess so," replied, she went in for a hug.
"Are you sure I can hug you I mean..." said as his hands were gesturing a big stomach.
"Oi, cheeky!" said.
"Sorry," answered going to hug .
"No way...you've lost your chance...you're in the dog house Mister," said. look upset.
"Oh not the eyes...the face...it always works," had given in. smiled and gave a bear hug without a sarcastic comment.
"Afternoon Mrs and Mr ," Dr Pringle, the paediatrician, said shaking hands with them both.
"Afternoon," and replied.
"So how have you been coping with the baby?" He asked.
"Fine thank you," said.
"Okay so do you want to know what the baby is?" Dr Pringle asked.
and looked at each other, "Yes."
"Okay take your place please," Dr Pringle said. He spread the scanning gel on 's stomach and started moving the ultrasound scanner over the Jelly. "Well here's the baby..."
held 's hand tight stroking her hair.
Chapter 6
"Oh...I'm sorry," Dr Pringle said.
"What's wrong?" asked worried, she looked up at wondering what could be wrong, she then turned her attention to the sonogram.
"It seems that you may have had a miscarriage," Dr Pringle said.
"A...mis...carriage...but...how?" wondered.
"Well there are many factors which can cause miscarriage. First and foremost it is not your fault. Miscarriages are touch and go. 1 in 8 woman have them, it is a matter of luck...some woman unfortunately have them, others don't," the doctor said find it hard to confront the two.
and exited the room, looking down on the floor. looked at in concern, returned the look but only for a while. As strong as face she was trying to hold she collapsed onto 's chest. She felt like a murderer, killing a life which once lived. A special suprise within her had gone, it felt as if she had lost a part of her. All could do was comfort her in a hug as he couldn't find the words to speak. Tears started to prick his eyes.
A dream broken by the loss of something that was meant to play a big part in the future. was a firm believer in things happening for a reason but there was not a good enough reason for her to lose a child. Then she started questioning her motherly abilities, did she do something wrong or was there something she should have done better. The pain in 's and 's eyes said it all, both of them were hurt, distraught and shocked.
was driving but his vision was blurred by tears, his eyes were red because of the excessive tears which failed to stop. Likewise 's appearance wasn't too different. She seemed to have taken it harder as she was carrying the baby. To lose a child is hard enough but for it to be your first child is somewhat worse. Needless to say there was silence and tension. Neither of them knew what to say as the word 'miscarriage' was playing on their minds.
and sat on the sofa.
spoke to try and comfort , "I..." He was unable to finish his sentence as once again cried into an embrace. "It's not your fault," managed to say before tears threatened to fall once again.
"I...killed...our...kid," blubbered in between tears.
thought it was better to let her cry it out as she wouldn't stop blaming herself despite his attempt to keep her calm.
Soon after they lay in bed but no words were spoken, just thoughts which floated through their minds. Until finally spoke since the bad news, "Was it something I did?"
's head lay on 's chest as he messed with her hair.
"We didn't do anything wrong and you certainly didn't. It is a situation which is unfortunately out of our hands," softly spoke. Kissing lightly on the forehead.
"I know we didn't do anything wrong but I can't help but think I hurt our baby," 's sentence became crescendo towards the end.
"Shhh...don't blame yourself...it will take a while to adjust but we'll pull through," stated.
They spent the whole night talking about how they pictured life with children, how it would be to have someone call you 'mummy' or 'daddy', to watch your child grow, to see the smile on their face when they are happy, to be able to keep you child in safe arms when they are hurt or upset but that is all a fairytale compared to the reality.
and barely got sleep through the weeks but they knew it was time to move on no matter how hard it was going to be.
was listening to the radio when the song 'Hero' started to play. She started to sing to it, "There's a hero if you look inside your heart. You don't have to be afraid of what you are. There's answer if you reach into your soul and the sorrow that you know will melt away..." A tear wanted to fall but held it back and continued to sing, "And then a hero comes along, with the strength to carry on and you'll cast your fears aside, and you know you can survive...That a hero lies in you." She finished and heard plaudits which slightly startled her.
"?" she said.
"You have a beautiful voice you know?" said.
"Thanks," was a mere word which exited 's mouth as she tried to hide her blushes.
"I can't remember the last time you blushed," stated.
"Yeah well that's because I haven't sang in front of you before," said passing is breakfast.
"Yes you have," said otherwise.
"That's only because I was hammered and you don't even drink so I hardly drink now," said laughing a little. laughed also, replaying 's drunkenness in his head.
"Thanks," said.
"For what?" asked.
"It's the first time I've laughed since...well you know," said.
"Don't worry it's a hard part of life to overcome. I'd probably still be moping about if it wasn't for you," said.
"How have I helped you?" asked.
"You know you don't actually have to speak or do anything to help someone...sometimes it's more about just being there," said.
"Oh," said. "I don't think I want to get pregnant again. I mean I don't think I can go through this again."
"I understand," said hiding the disappointment that he may never become a father again. held in a warm embrace.
"I'm sorry but you know there are other ways of having kids," said trying to sound optimistic.
"Yeah?" replied.
"Yeah...I mean there is insemination and adoption and things like that," said taking a sip from her tea.
"Do you want that though?" asked.
"I guess not...just wouldn't be the same," replied knowing that she wouldn't want any children unless they were hers and 's.
Chapter 7
"?" shouted putting his bag on the sofa.
"In the kitchen!" shouted back.
gave a quick peck then went to the fridge, he was about to open the door when he saw a baby scan held up by a magnet.
"Yeah little wasn't he?" said also looking at the scan.
"He?" asked.
"Yeah I called the doctor this morning...to ask," explained.
"Are you okay?" asked realising that 's eyes were starting to water.
"Yeah...you know, I've moved on..." looked at the picture and then at with a smile, "...but it's nice to keep memories," said rubbing her eyes.
"It was nice though while it lasted," said sticking the scan back onto the fridge.
"Yeah it was," replied.
"?" said looking for him but no answer came. "?" Still no answer. "Men," she cussed under her breath. She went downstairs to get an ice cube. She quietly went back upstairs. Tiptoeing into the room she pulled the neck line of 's t-shirt and dropped the ice-cube.
"Waaa," screamed as he jumped out of bed and shuddered. He looked at whilst airing out his t-shirt to dry his back and the t-shirt, "Why did you do that?"
"I called you down for breakfast but you didn't come. I called you again and I see you snoring your head off," looked at with her arms crossed.
"I don't snore," retaliated.
"Whatever you think," replied. "Anyway your breakfast is done, be downstairs or die of hunger."
After a while was ready and went downstairs.
"I see your highness has finally come down for his food," joked.
"What's with all these little cracks you're having at me?" asked.
"Don't start," replied in a harsh tone.
"Sorry," said not really knowing what he did to make her angry.
"No I'm sorry...you didn't do anything. I just feel bitter for no reason," exclaimed.
"Oh...you alright?" asked concerned.
"I'm fine...I guess this miscarriage is going to take a long time to get over," felt her eyes welling up again. went over to console her, then he felt his eyes going watery.
"Maybe we should go out...it might take our minds of things," asked hoping that it would work.
"You sure?" asked.
"Yeah...it's been a while anyway since we went out," replied cheering up.
"Where do you want to go?" asked.
"Do you want to go to lunch?" asked.
"Do you want to?" asked.
"Yeah...any suggestions?" asked, "Ooo how about that Frankie and Benny's?" asked.
"Yeah sure if you want to," replied.
"Ugh...indecisive people. Let's go," grabbed her hand bag from the counter.
went into the car.
"Ahem!" coughed still standing outside the car.
"Huh?..." didn't quite know what the ?ahem' was for. Then it clicked, "Oh sorry." He trotted out and opened the door for .
"Thank you," she said as she got into the car.
jogged back to the other side of the car.
"You don't know where you're going, do you?" asked as was about to reverse out.
"Course I do," replied slightly offended.
"Don't let your male ego get the better of you," stated in a stern manner.
"Okay...no," replied.
"No you don't know where you're going or no you don't want to let your ego go?" asked.
"I don't know where I'm going," replied.
"Okay...swap seats," said getting out of the car.
"Huh?" asked.
"I'll drive," explained.
"You sure?" he asked.
"Yeah...come on it's not like I'm going to drive off a bridge. Don't worry your car is safe," replied sarcastically.
"Fine...you sure you're okay?" asked slightly worried.
"I'm fine...can we go already?" asked losing patience.
got out of his side and sat in the passenger seat.
"Okay so what do you want?" asked.
"Hmm...I don't know," pondered looking at the menu.
"Okay...well...do you want to share a pizza?" asked.
"Pizza? Yeah sure...which one?" asked looking at the pizza section.
The waitress asked, "Can I take your order?"
"Yeah...can we have a Hawaiian pizza and chips along side that please?" said.
"Sure, what drinks would you like with that?" The waitress asked writing down the food order.
"Um I'll have J55 thanks. ?" looked at .
"Coke please," replied handing the waitress back the menus.
"You doing anything tomorrow?" asked .
"I've got practise and then I come home to my beautiful wife," replied in a sarcastic tone taking hold of 's hands.
"Haha very funny, so I'm ugly now am I?" asked not too pleased.
"No! Of course you're not," asked.
"Well...argh," held her stomach.
"What's wrong?" hurried over to 's side of the table.
"Nothing I must be...um..." said.
"You must be what?" asked in a worried tone.
"You know...oh my...gosh it's uncomfortable...you know the...?" said in a bit of pain.
"The what?" asked still clueless.
"You know...things I get every month," asked.
"Things you get every month?" asked himself.
Then a guy from another table turned around, "Mate I think she's on her periods."
"Periods? Ohhhh." replied, "Thanks."
"My gosh I should have married that guy instead," the pain went a little, "Okay I need to go to the lady's room would you mind getting me some you know?" asked.
"What?" asked, "Wait you don't want me to get? No way. I can't do that," said waving his hands gesturing 'no'.
"Please...I don't want to...please...I can't anyway...please...I really need them...pretty please?" begged.
"Oh no now you're using the eyes on me...okay fine...I'll go now...but if anyone laughs at me you're-" was interrupted.
"Sorry I really have to go," ran to the bathroom.
got out of his seat and went to Sainsbury which wasn't far from it. "!" someone from behind shouted.
turned around, "?"
"Hey what are you doing here? Where's ?" asked.
"Shopping and 's at Frankie and Benny's you?" asked.
"Yep same, what do you need to get?" asked.
"Um...towels," replied.
"We're just a couple of guys shopping," stated.
"Yeah but you're shopping for food," said turning an embarrassing shade of red.
"Yeah and you're shopping for towels," said, "But I don't know if they sell towels."
"Um...not towels...I mean towels for girls," said.
"I think they just don't sell towels in general," replied not quite getting .
"No, not towels...um...sanitary towels," whispered the last two words.
burst out laughing. "It's not funny...how am I meant to know what one looks like?" asked.
"Really?" asked.
"Really," replied.
"Well I better go then," said.
"Can't you help me?" asked.
"What? No way...I don't know you here, if people ask okay?" with that ran.
'Great,' thought. He looked around the shop for a while then finally found them. He got a few weird looks from shoppers by. 'This could not get any worse,' he thought. He quickly got a small pack of towels and went to the counter. The queue was large on the counters. He chose a random one. When it was his turn he realised it was a guy serving. 'Great I'm a guy with sanitary towels,' he thought. The guy smiled in a worker-to-customer way. felt extremely uncomfortable.
The guy at the counter moved the conveyor belt.
handed over the money.
"Your receipt and your change."
put the towels in a bag and went. The situation was bad enough. He went back to Frankie and Benny's walking towards .
"I don't feel like eating anymore. Did you get them?" asked.
handed the bag with the towels in them.
"Thanks...you're great," kissed on the cheek.
"Okay let's go," said.
"Gladly," replied.
They got back into the car. was driving.
"So how was it?" asked.
"How was what?" knew what she was on about but wanted to erase the memory.
"Buying the towels?" said holding in her laughs.
"Why are you laughing?" asked.
"Okay...I'm sorry I can't hide it... told me," she burst out laughing.
" told you? When?" asked turning very red.
"Well he came to me and told me you were at the counter and that it was a sight. He even recorded you with his phone," explained.
"How did he get there so quick?" asked, "Actually let's drop the subject."
"Okay...I'm sorry...I'm being mean," acknowledged that wasn't too pleased, "I'll make it up to you."
A big smile appeared across 's face. "Not like that," gave him a light slap across the arm, "You're so dirty...too dirty in fact."
"No nookie then?" asked with a cheeky grin.
"What? No! Behave! Is that all you guys think about? Keep your mind on the road," ordered, finding 's needs funny.
"Okay I'll stop," replied.
"Good," smiled.
"But..." was about to say something.
"No...just stop. You need a vasectomy," said.
The word vasectomy made gulp.
"Ha I'm just kidding but if you carry on talking about that. I will call," threatened.
"Fine," was all answered.
"Sorry!" said.
"For what?" asked in a calm tone.
"I didn't need them," replied.
"You faked the whole pain then?" asked not pleased.
"No that was annoyingly real but I already had some towels," explained.
"So I went out to get them because?" questioned.
"Sorry I just wanted to see what you would do for me," explained.
"Wearing your clothes wouldn't have been half as embarrassing than that," said referring to the shopping 'ordeal' but he also saw the joke in it too.
There was a couple of minutes of silence, "? Can I ask you something?" asked still looking at the road but turned his head to look a her for a moment.
"Sure," replied. "What is it?"
"Please don't...um...get mad when I ask you this.." stumbled on his words.
"Okay?" replied and wasn't sure where was going with this.
"You know when you said you don't want to get pregnant again?" nodded, "Well do you mean never or was that a slight exaggeration?"
"I don't know I want kids...I really do...but what if the same happened if there was another baby to come along?" questioned.
"I don't know," didn't know what to think was right but he always wanted to stay positive about this.
"You really want kids don't you?" asked looking at .
faced her for a few seconds and then reverted his attention to the road, "Someday." sat silence she didn't know what she could say.
"Do you really want kids...I mean really?" asked with a mysterious face.
"I...I can't say...well...Let's say if I was pregnant right now...the memory of the other time will play on my mind. Please don't hold it against me?" held on 's right hand.
"I won't. I understand," it hurt deep inside but he hide away his true feelings from . He flashed her a comforting smile, embracing her.
knew wanted to be a father, I know he's unhappy, he's always wanted to be a father. Am I being selfish? Maybe I'm just thinking about myself she thought.
and were in the lounge. The film they were watching had just finished.
"Okay I'll start dinner," rose from the sofa.
"I'll help," insisted.
"Fine," smiled.
's phone rang, "I'll be there in a bit."
went to the kitchen.
: Hey !
: Hey, I take it told you?
: Told me what?
: What happened today?
: Yes. Thanks for that!
: (chuckles) No problem!
: The thing is she...
"Argh," whaled, the noise of cutlery and crockery could be heard smashing on the floor.
"I'll call you back," quickly replied. Cancelling the call and running to the kitchen.
Chapter 8
called the ambulance. just crouched on the kitchen floor in pain. "You'll be okay," comforted rubbing her back. didn't reply as she was in excruciating pain. opened the door and pointed to the direction of the kitchen. was stretchered off into the ambulance. sat besides holding her hand. laid there, eyes closed, breathing heavily. The oxygen mask condensated every time she tried to breath. "Can you tell me what's wrong with her?" asked the doctor next to him.
"We can't say for certain. It will need to be clarified at the hospital where we can scan her," the doctor replied checking 's pulse.
"Is she going to be okay?" was worried, he couldn't bare the thought of losing .
"We aren't completely sure," was the reply.
"Mr ?" a doctor called.
turned around from the window and walked towards the doctor, "How is ?"
"She's fine...she's doing great actually," the doctor was holding 's file, "The pain was due to her pregnancy..."
"Pregnancy? But isn't pregnant," was confused about the pregnancy.
"The scan shows she is pregnant and has been for about 3 months," the doctor showed the scan. didn't know where their future baby was.
"Can I see her?" asked eagerly. The doctor nodded and led to 's room.
was fast asleep. sat on the arm chair next to her massaging her hand.
's eyelids slowly opened, "Hey." whispered squinting in pain.
"Hey, how are you?" smiled seeing .
"Hurting," could only whisper her words but she still kept a smile.
"You're always smiling. Anyway is there something you need to tell me?" quizzed, talking about the pregnancy.
"Like what?" tried sitting up on the bed.
"Your pregnancy?" asked.
"Pregnancy? I said that I didn't know whether or not I wanted another kid," could speak a little easier.
"You're pregnant though," said.
"No I'm not...you know that we haven't...you know," reffered to sex.
"I know" said , with a look of disappointment, which he quickly changed, "but the doctor said you are 3 months pregnant," gave the scan.
"What?" was more confused.
"Yeah...he said you were 3 months pregnant and that if you weren't brought in any sooner things could have been worse," scratched the back of his head uncomfortable with the subject.
"So I'm really pregnant?" asked. nodded.
"How? I mean we didn't," didn't know what to think about this pregnancy.
"I guess it was just a little surprise," smiled.
"A little surprise. This is big...3 months...how did I not know...that would explain why my..." started to explain but the hushed herself.
"Your what?" asked confused.
"Nevermind," answered.
"No go on," persisted.
"No really it's nothing you'd want to know...being a guy and everything," explained.
"Oh okay," the memory of him shopping for towels came back to memory.
"So another baby, huh?" looked nervous, she didn't want the whole miscarriage deja vu.
"Are you okay with this?" was happy that he would have another chance to become a father but he knew wasn't sure about this.
"Yeah...yeah of course I am," acted to put 's mind at ease.
"You sure?" asked again.
"Yes," replied trying to stop from asking her again.
"I should have guessed," laughed.
"What? What's so funny?" asked.
"Well I did realise that you were getting very moody," stated.
"Moody!" accidentally shouted. Slightly hurting in the chest.
"My point exactly, I'll get you some water," smiled.
I'm not moody thought to herself.
handed her the cup of water, "Here. Are you better now?"
"Thanks, yes, I'm much better," said.
"You had me worried," cupped her face with his hands gently.
"Aw...why?" asked taking his hands from her face and placing them on the bed.
"After the car accident I thought I was lucky that you were still here. Then this happened I thought I would lose you," could see the worry in 's eyes.
"Aw...don't worry...you won't lose me that easily," patted the side of the bed for to sit down.
hugged , "I love you."
"I love you too," wrapped her arms around his neck.
"I love you more," replied rubbing her back.
"Okay, okay I get it...wow...keep your hands where they were," hit lightly across the arm.
"What!?!" laughed.
"Is there ever a time when you're not frisky?" asked.
"I wasn't going to do anything," put his arms up innocently.
"Okay sorry. I hate hospitals...5 days...please don't leave me," gripped onto 's hands.
"Ow you're getting stronger," whined.
"Sorry," apologised.
"Don't worry the doctor said I could stay," kissed on the lips.
"Aw...you're great," said then a acute pain hit her stomach.
"Are you okay? I'll get the doctor," rose from his seat.
"No...don't...the doctor said this would happen...pass me the pain killers please," asked. passed her the bottle of tablets and handed her fresh water.
"Thanks," smiled.
"You sure you're okay?" asked.
"Yeah...don't worry but just in case I'm keeping these near me," looked at the tablets for a while and put them on the bedside table.
woke up seeing staring at him, "Morning."
"Actually afternoon," smiled.
"Afternoon!" looked at his watch.
"Yep...I need to wash," said.
"The doctor said you should stay in bed," looked at a not too pleased .
"I stink...any longer I'll rot in my own smell," spoke seriously, which was answered with laughter. "I'm being serious...I need to wash," demanded.
"Can't you wait till after you come out. You only have to wait two more days," looked out the window.
"That's okay for you. You can actually wash," moaned.
turned around from the window, "I'd offer to wash you but no you have to stay in bed.... unless you want a sponge bath"
"Please ask them if I can leave early?" pleaded, changing the subject, wondering why men were so hormonal.
"I'm sorry but I wouldn't be a good husband if you came out earlier than expected," looked at who was sitting with her arms crossed. May the mood swings commence he thought.
clicked on the nurse button. "What are you doing?" asked.
"I feel gross...I have to get home," explained.
"You're trying to get out of hospital all because you smell," asked.
"Yes and thanks for clarifying my smelliness-" answered.
"No I didn't mean it that..." was interrupted.
The nurse asked, "Is everything okay Mrs ?"
"Can I talk to the doctor please?" pleaded.
"Sure I'll get him," the nurse exited the room. shook his head and laughed.
The doctor entered, "What's the problem Mrs ?"
"I need to go home...I need to wash...I've been here 3 days and nothing has change...I've not been sick or anything," tears started to prick 's eyes.
"I see the pregnancy has started kicking in," the doctor said to , he nodded in agreement comforting an emotional . "Actually I was just discussing it earlier and there seems to be no reason why you can't leave now."
"Great so I can go now?" eyes filled with joy.
"Yes but you have to take it easy," the doctor ordered. smiled at who kissed her on the forehead.
"So what..." started to ask.
ran up the stairs, "Got to go wash."
laughed walking into the living room and started cooking.
relieved said, "Ahhh it's good to be home and clean. Ooo you cooking?"
"Yep," turned to look at and flashed her a smile, then turned his attention back to the food.
"When did you learn to cook?" joked sitting around the table.
"Ha ha," replied.
"Love the apron by the way," pointed to the apron.
"Thanks, suits doesn't it?" joked back wrinkling his nose.
"Very much," picked up a magazine.
"Your lunch is served," said acting like a matre'd.
"Thanks," pecked him on the lips.
took off the apron. "Aw...that looked great on you," teased.
"Now who's the frisky one?" retaliated.
"Hey...I'm not frisky...I'm just happy to not be hospital bound," replied eating a potato.
"Hmm...okay," sat down to join for lunch. "So how's Little One doing?"
's eyes watered. felt guilty, "I'm sorry I..."
"It's not your fault...that nickname is cute...it just gives me happy memories," wiped her eyes with the back of her hand.
"Huh?" wasn't completely sure what she meant.
"They're happy tears," smiled and carried on eating her lunch. nodded in acknowledgment.
"So do you want to know whether or not the baby is a girl or boy?" asked .
"There's still..." worked out the number of week in his head, "...about 8 weeks left."
"Yeah I know...but I'm just asking," explained.
"Oh...I don't know...maybe...but it's up to you," said.
"I think we should keep the sex a surprise," thought.
"The sex a suprise...who are we going to tell anyway?" joked and winked.
"Huh?" didn't understand then it clicked, "No I mean the gender of the baby...you can go off subject so easily. Anyway I'm pregnant so...no!"
"Babies are cute don't get me wrong but a man needs-" was about to finish his sentence.
"Okay I don't want to talk about this anymore," said rubbing her stomach. gave her the puppy eyes, "No! No more. Anyway don't you have practise?"
looked at his watch, "Oh yeah!" He quickly got out of his seat, grabbed his bag, kissed and left.
shook her head and thought, What have I got myself into?' she joked.
"Hey ," shouted.
turned around, "What's up?"
"Nothing...just that
Everyone turned around looking in the direction of and . They started to walk towards them.
"Oops," faced who shrugged his shoulders.
"Well I suppose the secrets out," laughed.
"What did you just say ?" asked putting his arm around .
"He's going to be a daddy," replied imitating on the word 'Daddy'.
After a second for it to sink into everyone's mind was bombarded with 'congratulations' and man hugs.
After everyone was told to get back to practise looked at , "Do you think 's going to kill me?" didn't know what he meant, "For telling everyone without her?"
"Yep," tutted.
walked into the house, opened the door. stood there with her arms crossed, her feet tapping the floor annoyed.
" told me something not long ago," said in a serious tone.
"I'm sorr..." was interrupted.
ran up to and hugged him whilst pecking him on the lips, "Thanks."
"Huh?" was beyond confused.
"For telling everyone...I would have loved to have told them also..." saw looking shameful at himself, "
"Aw...you're blushing," embraced him once again.
sat on the sofa whilst laid with her head resting on 's lap. rubbed 's stomach gently.
"So how did everyone take it?" asked her eyes looking up at .
smiled, "They took it very well...'s taking bets again." They both laughed.
held 's hand which was previously rubbing her stomach, "Typical."
"By the way the parents know," said.
"How?" asked.
"Um I kind of told them," said innocently.
laughed, "What did they say?"
"They were over the moon...they can't wait for the baby to get here," smiled but then the smile faded.
saw this, "What's wrong?"
couldn't answer she just walked out of the room. She sat on the bed to rest, closing her eyes in deep thought. walked up to see what was wrong. He saw resting. sensed his presence, opened her eyes and sat up but she couldn't look at .
"Are you okay?" sat next to .
Tears started forming she didn't know what to say or how to say it, "I...um..."
"You?" looked in the eyes and saw worry.
"Um...don't get mad...but...but...um..." this was really hard, she didn't want to hurt but there was no way that could make this any easier or less hurtful.
"Just tell me," encouraged.
"I don't think..." the next part was going to hurt, to see his facial expression, she took a deep breath and here eyes wondered around the room, "I don't think....I can...have...this baby." Her eyes still wondered elsewhere. I tried to...stay strong...have this baby for ...but it's hard knowing that the same could happen.
Chapter 9
"Do you really want that?" was trying to talk sense into , he was a little angered by her sudden change of mind.
"Yes," came a soft reply.
"What do you suppose we do with our baby then?" questioned whilst trying to keep a calm tone.
"I don't know...maybe abort," looked beyond at nothing. She couldn't bring herself to talk face to face with .
"...look at me," stayed calm. turned to face .
"I know this miscarriage has been tough on you. It's been tough for both of us...but do you think aborting this baby will make life better?" asked trying to read 's body language.
"I...I guess not," look into his eyes. Her mind drowned in thoughts.
"Nothing is going to happen to this baby," cupped 's face, smiling comfortably at her.
"But..." couldn't complete her sentence.
held each of 's hands, gripping them with protection, "We will do everything it takes to make sure the same thing doesn't happen."
only felt slightly reassured, "What if the same thing happened though?"
"It won't. I promise. In 6 months time we will have a beautiful baby," ensured.
"I'm sorry," regretted her rash decision.
held her close, "Shhh...it's okay." he said whilst rubbing her back.
"How do you do it?" asked withdrawing from the embarce.
"Do what?" asked.
"Stay strong?" replied smiling at him.
"I'm not strong...just positive," wiping her tears, "Now let's wipe you're eyes. I think you've stained my thumb with your mascara stuff." joked.
"Shut up," retorted.
"So you're not going to do anything rash with the baby, right?" wanted to clear things.
"No," smile sincerely.
"Really?" asked just in case.
"Really...this baby is our future," rubbed her stomach.
kissed her on the forehead, "Good." He smiled.
"That reminds me...I need to tell the good news," went back downstairs to call .
: Hello?
: Hey ?
: Hey . How are you?
: I'm great thanks and yourself?
: I'm okay so what's up.
: I have some news...
: Really...what?
: ( laughed) Let me finish then you'll find out.
: Sorry.
: Ha. Well I'm pregnant.
: Really? Congratulations.
: Yeah 3 months...ish.
: 3 MONTHS!! Why didn't I know about this sooner!
: Well I only found out about this earlier today.
: Oh sorry for shouting.
: Don't worry about it. Anyway I'll talk to you later.
: K see you!
: Bye!
rolled on the other side of the bed. Only to be greeted with an empty space. He got out of bed and checked to see where was. The was no sign of her upstairs so he went downstairs, still no . He saw a note on the table with a sign of relief.
Morning,
I've gone shopping be back soon.
Love you, x
He heard the door unlock. figured would be awake by now, "!" she walked in with bags of shopping.
walked up to her and greeted her with a kiss and warming hug, "Hey."
"Hey hun," smiled.
"I see you went shopping," joked.
"Yeah but it's not for me," replied.
"For me?" asked.
"No, I went baby shopping...I hope you don't mind," put the shopping down in the lounge.
"It's fine...what did you get?" asked.
"Um...clothes..." thought of what else she bought, "Actually I've bought so much why don't we just look in the bags."
"How did you know what colour to buy? We don't know the sex of the baby," looked through the bags of shopping, taking things out and then placing them back in the bag.
"Well pink for girls...blue for boys and....green or yellow if you're not sure about the gender," explained listing each point with a finger.
"So that's how it work huh?" asked still rummaging through.
"Yep...I didn't buy everything though...I thought it would be better if we both went shopping for the Little One's room," suggested.
"You want me to help you shop?" asked.
"It's our kid after all," smiled.
"How much did you spend?" asked the dreaded question.
"Hmm..." worked out a rough estimate, "About...eighty pounds...baring in mind I still have things in the boot," explained.
"Just a eighty pounds? You're joking?" saw how much had bought and it certainly wouldn't have come to eighty pounds.
"No I'm being serious...you can even look when my debit card bills come...actually look at the receipts," passed him the receipts.
"You got discounts?" asked.
"Yeah...for once being married to you has worked to my advantage," joked. took it to offence. "I'm only joking hun...you're the best hubby ever," laugh but was sincere.
smiled, "Let's take the rest in."
opened the boot to her car. "Whoa, did you but the whole shop?" joked.
"Ha I would have but I don't earn as much money as you?" stated.
"You know the doctor told you to take it easy?" asked.
"I know...don't worry...I had my own personal shopper...she wouldn't leave my side...I think she has a little crush on you," passed some bags for to take. "But she was a lot of help."
"You could have told me...I would have come?" insisted.
"I know...but you looked so peaceful asleep," closed the boot and walked back into the house.
"Do you want to go out for dinner?" asked.
"Sure...I can cook though if you want?" said folding the new clothes.
"I think it would be nice if we went out...after all you're meant to be taking easy," highlighted the words 'taking it easy'.
"I know...don't worry I won't over work myself...luckily my boss was kind enough to give me maternity leave early," walked into the kitchen to pour herself a class of water.
"So how is the jewellery design going?" asked.
"Hmm it's been going great people are starting to like my designs," stated.
"So are you going to do anything about your talents?" asked.
"Not really no," replied.
"I think you should open your own shop, sell your designs," said.
"You think? I can't though when we have the baby I want to dedicate 100% of my time to them," touched her little bump.
put his hand over 's, "I understand but you can balance it out...you like creating jewellery right?" asked.
"Yes...but-" was cut off.
"Then make your dreams reality. I'll support you all the way," embraced supportively.
"That's sweet...but what about the baby...I don't want to hire a nanny to look after our child," wasn't really keen on a nanny because she thought Celebrities now-a-days depended too much on them.
"We both play a part in our baby's life. Just think about please?" knew this was 's dream so he thought he'd help her along.
"Okay...I'll think about it but there is no guarantee I'll go along with it," pictureed how her shop would look like.
"Okay, that's fine with me," smiled, kissing the top of 's head, his fingers interlocking with hers.
and went to a restaurant. It wasn't posh but at the same time the food wasn't cheap. wore a nice pale yellow off-the-shoulder dress, "This place is nice."
"Yeah I was told it had nice food," answered.
"Is there something you want to ask me," asked.
"Huh? How did you know?" asked.
"You have that nervous 'how should I tell her look?'," replied, chuckling lightly.
"Yeah you're right," rubbed the back of his neck.
"What is it then?" smiled at .
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"It's about the baby?" said calmy.
"Okay," answered.
"Are you sure you want to have a baby? Because I don't want you to think that I'm making you," said.
"Yes I'm positive. Honestly. I want to have a kid," looked into 's eyes. He could tell it was sincere, "Don't worry okay. I'm not going to do anything to harm our baby. So what shall we eat?" laughed at as she looked at the menu.
sat up on the bed and walked downstairs. She had a check up later that afternoon. was given permission to leave practise early.
"Okay guys I'm going now bye," waved.
"See you at next practise," said.
called out, "
"I can't, me and decided to keep it a surprise!" told .
"
"Yeah sorry," shrugged his shoulders and left.
"Hey!" called out closing the door behind him.
"Hey hun!" called back from the lounge.
laughed as he saw her watching TV whilst eating Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Then he saw what she was watching, "Is it safe to be eating that whilst your watching this?" asked a little disturbed.
"What? She's only giving birth plus I finished the ice cream way before. I'll tell you something though...I am not looking forward to going into labour," laughed getting up to throw the ice cream carton away.
"I'll take care of that," offered.
"Thanks," 's continued to watch the television screen.
"It's time to go!" came back from the kitchen.
"Okay," switched off the TV.
At the waiting area, they sat patiently. "You're shaking," pointed out as he was holding 's hand.
"I just want to know that our baby is fine," just stared at the blank wall in front of her.
tightened his hand grip, "Our baby's fine."
"Mr and Mrs ?" The doctor called out looking around the room.
and looked at each other and walked into the room. The doctor rubbed some scanning gel on to 's stomach. She felt a slight tingle when the ultrasound scanner touched her bump, "Here's the baby."
kissed the top of 's head as they both smiled, then waited to ask the important question, "Is our baby okay?"
The doctor replied, "The Little One seems great...everything is okay."
felt happy with the news. She held on to 's hand which rested on her shoulder.
"Would you like the know the sex of the baby?" the doctor asked.
and looked at one another, "No."
"Okay...that's fine. I'll just give you a copy of the scan."
walked of the room with , she couldn't help but stare at the scan.
In the car turned to looked at , "? I just want to apologise for any mood-swings because the bad ones start now," joked.
"Great. I'll get the dog house ready," laughed.
"Be quiet. I'm not that bad," laughed.
"So are you okay now?" waited for the traffic lights to turn green.
"Yep, everything is perfect. Although I'm in a mood for cookies and ice cream," rubbed her stomach. "I think the baby wants some too."
"Okay I'll go to the shops just as long as I don't need to buy any towels for you," stated.
laughed, "No you don't need to - ever."
"Phew!" parked the car, "I'll be back in a minute."
"Do you want me to come in with you?" asked.
"No you stay here, I shouldn't be long anyway," closed the door and jogged to the shops.
"Looks like it's just me and you for now baby," softly rubbed her stomach and felt a little kick, "You're just like your father. Lord help me." She laughed. "Speaking of your father."
opened the car door, "Hey" he put the shopping on the back seat.
"I think our baby's going to be just like you," smiled at her bump.
"Yeah?" asked.
"Yeah he's extremely lively," joked but didn't realise.
"That reminds me do you want to go to see me and the lads this Sunday?" asked.
"Is your family going to be there?" asked.
"Yeah?" thought she might have a problem with his family.
"Great I'll be there," smiled.
was at the VIP area with 's family. She greeted them with a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
"How's the baby?" 's mum asked.
"It's great thanks. Do you want to see the scan?" asked.
They all nodded. placed the scan on the table. The scan was met with aw's and "that's my grandchild".
's family went home. "Hey hun," smiled waiting near the car. "You were great," joked. "Ow!" felt a kick.
"What's wrong?" asked walking towards .
"Nothing...the baby just kicked.." said as she rested on the sofa.
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> hobbled into the sofa. As she sat down she watched TV, once again watching Living TV - a birth programme.
"Do you want ice cream?" shouted from the kitchen.
"Yes please," called back, eyes locked on the screen.
After a couple of minutes came back from kitchen holding a bowl of ice cream with cookies on the side. "Thanks," replied her facial expressions changing as the birth process went on.
"Please change the channel?" asked.
"Why?" asked.
"You've got ice cream," answered.
"But it's interesting," 's eyes hadn't come of the screen.
"Yeah and who's going to be cleaning up the sick?" asked hinting himself.
"Point taken. What do you want to watch then?" asked.
"Why don't we think of names for the baby?" suggested.
"We've still got four months left? I suppose it doesn't hurt to be prepared," said taking a spoonful of Cookie Dough. "I'll get the baby books," took out two books from the small coffee table shelf. They each took one.
"Okay so what names to do you want too look at first?" asked.
"Hmm. Girls," looked through the books. He randomly picked a page. "Paris?" asked.
"No way," replied.
knew the answer before, he laughed, "Okay...hmm..." skimmed down the pages to find names which caught his attention.
"Okay how about we look through the book and whatever names each of us like we write down...therefore no false opinions...then when we've read through the books we'll see which names match," suggested.
"That works for me," stated.
Half an hour passed, "Okay I'm done," smiled closing the book and placing it under the table again.
"Me too," said.
yawned, "Okay so do you want to go through the lists now?"
"Maybe tomorrow, you're tired," smiled taking the finished bowl of ice cream.
"I'm not...I'll be fine...I want to go through the names," insisted but then she yawned again.
"Go to bed," ordered but in a laughing manner.
"But...the names," said pointing the list.
", you're tired. Go to bed," tried to persuade.
"Aw...but I want see what names you chose," persisted.
"Okay that's it," swept off the sofa and carried her upstairs. "Jeez I forgot...you're gaining weight."
"Oi cheeky...put me down," laughed as ran up the stairs.
"I don't feel tired anymore," said sitting up on the bed.
"Good night," said.
"!!" said with a stern voice.
"Ha ha okay...I'm only joking," laughed. "You're weird," stated out of the blue.
"And why would that be?" asked intrigued.
"Well most pregnant woman get tired; you are the opposite," said chuckling a little.
It was five months and three weeks into the pregnancy. had to leave early for practise as wanted to have a talk with the lads about their behaviour. "So, you thought of a name for the kids?" asked.
"Well we...no...we've looked at what names we like and everything but we haven't narrowed it down yet," answered looking through the shop windows.
"Hey isn't that ," asked looking towards the pharmacy.
squinted her eyes, "Hmm...yeah it's ...isn't he meant to be practise?"
and walked towards the pharmacy.
"Hey ," smiled.
"Hey," replied
"Oh ... .... ... ," introduced the two, they both replied shyly with a 'hi'. "So what are you doing here? Aren't you meant to be at practise."
"Yeah I would be if it wasn't for this cold I have," said.
"Oh right...sorry...come to think of it now your nose is a little bit like Rudolph," joked.
"Haha...funny...how are you and the baby doing?" asked whilst he picked up the medicine.
"Great thanks...since you're probably home alone why don't you come shopping with me and ?" asked.
"You sure you want to be around someone with a cold?" asked.
"It's no problem just walk next to ...can't let the baby get ill," joked.
"Sure," answered and then sneezed.
"Okay maybe you shopping isn't a good idea...I'll tell you what...why don't you and come over... won't be home till late anyway." suggested walking to the car.
"I'll get you some water, ," said as she got into the house.
"It's okay thanks...I'll get it," trotted to the kitchen.
stared at her bump, "Just over 4 months till I start screaming for England." joked.
"Are you looking forward to conceiving then?" asked. walked back into the room just as said conceive.
"Okay. Never mind," laughed.
"Let me switch on the TV for you two because I need to 'go'" laughed. As she switched on the TV the Living TV appeared and a display of a mother giving birth, screaming appeared.
's eye popped out. pulled a strange face. "Oops sorry...I was curious...ahem anyway," she flicked over to a random channel. "Again sorry. See you both in a bit," said as she made her way upstairs.
After a couple of minutes 's phone rang. thought she'd pick as wasn't available, "Hey."
"?" questioned.
"Hey... 's in the bathroom right now...how's practise?" asked waiting for to come out of the bathroom so she could answer the phone.
"Well the boss isn't happy so it's getting tough... 's not here..." was stopped.
"Yeah I know he's here," stated.
"He's what?" asked making sure he heard right.
"He's here," repeated.
"Why...that cheeky..." he said whilst was downstairs.
", is on the phone," whispered.
"Excuse you!" said when accidentally abused the wrong person.
"? Oh no, not you...I was talking about ," said worried that would have taken it the wrong way.
"Hmm. Don't be nasty he's not feeling well," replied. smiled to himself.
"Sorry," said.
"It's okay Hun but you should really be saying that to ," said. "Anyway did you want to talk to me?" said.
"Just to see how you were. No bad pains are there?" asked looking to see if anyone was behind him.
"You worry too much...I'm fine...I've got company so it's all good," replied smiling at the other two.
"Okay...well...I better get back to practise...I was only suppose to go to the toilet," laughed.
"Okay then bye...and
With that cancelled the call and got back into practise just in case he got the hairdryer treatment.
"Men," laughed.
"What's wrong with us?" asked.
"Nothing...it doesn't matter," explained "? I think you need tissue." ran to the kitchen for tissue.
followed, "You know what? You should try this." brought out medicine, "It helped me out a lot. It works quick too. Here, take it."
"Thanks," said. "Could you do me a favour?" asked shuffling his feet.
"Sure," smiled.
"Could you ask how she feels about me?" asked shyly.
"Aw...do you like her?" asked.
"Yeah," whispered.
"I'll see what I can do. You stay here and I'll talk to her okay?" peeped out the door and nodded to , signalling that she was going to help.
"?" call softly. "What do you think about ?" asked. stood unnoticeably by the door frame.
"He's hot!" wasn't afraid to voice out her opinions.
laughed, "So if he asked you out you wouldn't say no?"
"Hell no," replied and laughed at her forwardness. "I'd ask him out myself but I'm scared that I might scare him away." smiled to himself.
"He's better than ," laughed.
"Hey, that's my husband you're talking about," laughed.
"Sorry...you know I'm only kidding," smiled.
walked into the room, it went silent. "So...." said hoping one of them would speak up but answer. "Okay shall I do this?" asked , smiled with approval. "Fine. Okay, I feel like a Minister right now. ?" looked at , "Will you go on a date with ,?" didn't answer she smiled. "? would love to take that date with you." and smiled to each other.
It had been fourty-five minutes since and were introduced, they had been talking to get to know each other better. The front door opened.
"?" called out.
jumped into his embrace, "Heya...missed you!"
"Missed you too," replied with a peck on the lips.
"I'd like you to meet to newly couple," showed .
"Well actually we're seeing how it goes from here," corrected.
"Pur-lease...you two haven't taken your eyes off each other since I "married" you," laughed.
"Huh?" pulled a clueless face.
"Don't worry I'll update you later Hun," exclaimed. "Why don't we all go out for dinner?" They all agreed.
" you make me look bad," said, her emotions started to kick in.
"Why? You look great," replied.
"Look at you...your dress fits you perfectly...and look at me...I'm a frumpy woman," said
"No you're not...you're just emotional right now...you look great...just think in a few months you will have a beautiful baby," comforted .
"Aw thanks...I can't wait to have this baby," smiled.
At the table and drew the chairs out for and to sit in. then passed a rose.
"Aw look bought a rose," smiled. "Where's mine?"
"Thanks ," said sarcastically.
"No problem, mate," said patting on the shoulder.
"I'm only joking...you don't need to get me flower. We're having a baby...that's the greatest gift," smiled towards and kissed on the cheek.
"Actually..." brought out a dozen roses for .
"Aw...where did these come from?" asked smelling the roses.
"My secret," smiled.
"Aw...these are beautiful...thank you," said.
secretly poked his tongue out to , who nodded his head.
"Aren't they a cute couple?" said undoing her bun.
"Yes," replied.
"Shall we talk about the baby names now?" asked.
"I'll get the lists," smiled.
"I'm excited," sat on the bed.
Chapter 12
and had been discussing boys and girls names for over an hour. Their choices weren't too different. "I didn't think thinking of names would be this tiring," yawned.
"I think that's you pregnancy kicking in," smiled.
"Aren't you tired?" asked , yawning and adjusting her position.
"Not really," said shaking his head.
"Okay so do you want to go shopping for the furniture?" asked. Her belly was one which matched the size of a seven month pregnant woman.
"What furniture?" asked.
"The baby's room," replied.
"We don't know the sex of the baby, how are we going to know what to buy?" asked.
"Well we just pick out the nice stuff which could be for both and then add some accessories to suit the baby," said.
"Oh okay," went upstairs to get fully ready. When someone knocked on the door.
saw smiling, "Hey ...come in!"
"Thanks."
"So why are you here?" asked closing the door.
"Just to say..." didn't finish his sentence he just embraced in a tight hug.
patted him on the back, "What's this for?"
"For...well...you know...," scratched the back of his neck.
"Aw...it's okay but I didn't do anything," replied.
gave her another hug as a thank you. "? Don't tell me you're cheating on already," joked.
"No...I was..." tried to explain himself.
"I know...you were this... that," said his hand making a nattering gesture.
"! Don't be so mean. I bet you were the same," said but she just guessed. had no answer.
"Aw...blushing now...anyway I'm glad you found someone you like ," smiled and rubbed his arms.
"Thanks...she's um...*cough* pregnant *cough*," didn't really want to make it clear because he knew the shock people would feel.
"Sorry?" asked.
"She's *cough*..." looked at the plain wall.
"She's pregnant!" answered hand to her mouth. smiled guiltily.
"You two work fast," joked not knowing how to really act.
"Congratulations!" said.
"You're not angry?" asked.
"Course not...but 5 weeks..." said quite speechless.
"I know," said.
"You two are like rabbits," laughed. "No wonder why at practise..." he looked at , "Ahem...never mind."
"At practise what?" asked looking at then turning her gaze to . They both rubbed their necks in discomfort. "No come on guys...you can tell me," insisted.
"Do you really want to know what guys talk about?" asked.
"Okay...forget I asked," stated. "So where's ?" asked dismissing the conversation.
saw , "! You dirty girl!" laughed.
"Haha so I guess told you?" asked a little embarrassed.
"Well I knew anyway," replied.
"What? You knew? And you never told me?" asked.
"Well...um...I was...I was sworn to secrecy," hoped she was okay with it.
"Is this true?" looked at . shook his head. "Okay," was all said. "So...
and smiled holding hands. They sat around the table looking at what there was to eat before ordering.
"?" said holding on to his arm.
put down his fork, "What's wrong?" was starting to get worried.
"I think we need to go to the hospital," said in between breaths. and helped up.
was in a room waiting for the doctor.
"Are you okay?" asked holding 's hand.
"I'm fine," smiled breathing hard because of the pain.
"Mr and Mrs ?" The caregiver asked looking at his clipboard. "So what's the problem Mrs ?"
described the pains in her stomach.
"How long have you been pregnant for?" The caregiver asked looking at both and
"7 months," replied, squinting with pain.
"By the sounds of it you are going to have a premature labour," the caregiver smiled.
"But it's only been 7 months," stated looking at worried.
"We are going to take you to the specialist unit okay?" the caregiver asked.
nodded. She was being wheeled out of the current room.
"Is okay?" asked whilst him and rose from their seats.
"Yeah, she might be going into labour," smiled.
and smiled walking with . After a couple of minutes , and were in the room with . sat on the seat next to . and were stood on the left side of .
"So how are you ?" asked.
"I'm okay. A little drugged up I have to say," joked. "I was given steroids...something do to with helping the baby's lungs develop faster."
"Really?" asked.
"Yeah...it will take about 24 hours for it to work. My mouth feels dry," stated. passed her a cup of water.
Late at night was sleeping.
"Guys...you can go home...I'll stay with ," whispered to and .
"You sure?" asked,
"Yeah. I'll call you if anything happens," said, stroking 's cheek.
and left the room quietly.
slowly woke up from her sleep. She saw 's head laying on the side of the bed, his hands still lightly gripping hers. She smiled, "Bless."
After a few minutes sat back up, blinking his eyes and looked at , "You okay?" asked yawning.
"Morning and yes I'm okay," smiled.
"What are you smiling at?" asked grinning.
"Your face is wrinkled...if you get me?" laughed.
looked at the mirror, "Ah."
"Won't be long now till we have our own kid," rubbed her stomach lightly.
"Yeah. Do you need anything?" asked.
"No...I'm fine," answered going into a little daydream of how family life would be.
"Still feeling pain but I'm great," answered adjusting her position.
"Well it seems as if your ready to have the baby."
smiled and pushed 's loose hair back, "This is it."
went to the c-section. waited outside eagerly. His foot tapped rhythmically to the ground. Leaning back on the chair. Anxiety was growing in him. He wanted to see , to be there for her. He looked at his watch but he was still waiting for light on top of the door to turn green. He smiled at the thought that soon he would have a baby boy or girl.
"! How is she?" 's mom called out.
"I don't know," answered giving her mum a hug.
's dad gave him a hug, "You have made me the proudest grandfather."
Then 's family ran walked through, "Hey mum." He greeted everyone and they talked for a while. The situation was quite emotional.
The thought excited him. Once again he looked at his watch, when the door swung opened.
"Mr ? The baby is here!" the doctor smiled, "The rest of the family can come in if they want.
had the biggest grin on his face. He took a deep breath and rose up from the seat. Dusting himself off and walked to the room. He saw who turned her head to smile at . He looked around for the baby.
"They're cleaning him off," smiled, her eyes filled with tears.
walked over to and sat at the side of her bed.
"How are you?" asked watching the midwives as they clean the baby. Then it clicked, "Wait, are we having a boy?" asked.
shook her head, fresh tears streaming her face.
"A baby boy," was starting to feel the emotions. He kissed on top of the head. "I can't believe we finally have our own kid," said wiping the tears from his eyes. "How was the operation then?"
"It was weird but I didn't feel anything. Thank the Lord for the epidural," laughed.
"Your baby boy," The nurse said handing over 's and 's new born to them.
held the baby, "Aw, he's so small. Look at his little hands and his little feet." covered the baby with the lose blanket.
played with the baby's little fingers.
The doctor went up to the two, "So have you got a name for the beautiful boy?"
and looked at each other and smiled, "Sherlock." smiled.
"Sherlock?" repeated. He knew that was not one of the names on the list.
"I'm kidding," laughed.
"Nice to know you haven't lost your humour," 's dad said. passed the baby to .
"You are a handsome boy aren't you?" said in a loving voice, holding the baby close to him.
"," looked at .
looked at in agreement, "'s holding my finger," smiled at the rest of the families cooing over .
The doctor offered to take a picture of the whole family. "Look at the camera Baby ," said letting hold in her arms.
"Say ?Welcome to the world '," The doctor said.
*Snap*