Difficulties

"Mum, when are dad and Aunt Clara going to get here?"

River turned to her daughter sitting on the porch. "Soon I hope, dear."

River sat next to the four year old girl and stroked her curly hair. Her daughter, her miracle.

"Mum? How come I don't have any brothers or sisters?"

River sighed, memories rushed into her head. "It's a long story, dear. I'll tell it to you when you're older."

"Is it because dad didn't want any more kids?"

River was trying very hard to hold back tears. "Of course not! I'm sure dad would love to have more kids."

The girl looked at the ground. "Oh. Mum, next time dad leaves, can we go with him?"

"I think so. But you know your father, he never can stay in the same place for too long."

"Yeah. Has he ever stayed with you for a really long time?"

"Yes, once. Before you were born. We were together for a few years on the TARDIS. It was right after he lost your grandparents, and he hadn't met Clara yet. He was sad, so I stayed with him. And a few years later you were born, and he was with us every day until you turned three!"

"Really? Wow. Now he goes on adventures sometimes. Why can't we go with him?"

River sighed. "Darling, your father's adventures are very dangerous. We can't have you get hurt, or worse, lose you. He leaves us behind for your safety. But don't worry about your dad. He gets himself into trouble, but he can always get out of it."

River's daughter paused for a few seconds. "Mum, are you going to tell dad about the baby?"

River turned her head around so fast she swore she heard a popping sound. "How did you know about that?"

"I heard you talking to yourself about it. I am very smart, you know."

"I know, dear. Don't say anything about it. I'll tell him when the time is right. It's… complicated."

-Many Years Earlier-

The Doctor looked in the mirror and straightened his bow tie. He grinned as he smoothed his hair then ran to the door. He sighed and put on his jacket, then burst through the doors of the TARDIS.

The lights pulsed as the music blared, and the Doctor was attempting to find his wife among the crowd. It was their night out tonight. Once a week, he goes and finds River, and they do something together, because they don't get to see each other as often as they would like to.

Out of the corner of his eye, the Doctor saw her golden curls and immediately turned around.

He walked up behind her and put his hands around her waist.

"Excuse me sir, but I'm married, and also―" She turned around to see the Doctor.

"Hello dear," he said with the biggest smile on his face. River was quite pleased to see her husband.

"Hello, Sweetie!" She gave him a huge hug and then kissed him right on the lips. Their kiss lasted for a while, but when they broke apart, River paused his talking and kissed him again. The Doctor broke away and pulled her towards the TARDIS. He didn't stop until they were inside, then he grabbed her waist and kissed her more.

"Oh, River, I've missed you so much."

River smiled. "I've missed you too. Just curious, how early is this for you?"

The Doctor thought for a second. "Well, we're married I know that much. And I'm past New York."

"Okay… now have we done anything?"

The Doctor was confused. "Done anything?"

"Oh never mind just shut up and kiss me." She grabbed his shirt and they kissed again.

"River, there's something I've been meaning to ask you."

River looked into his eyes. "What is it, dear?"

The Doctor held her in his arms. "Can we… well, I mean to say have we―"

River stopped him. "Have we had sex? That depends, have you?"

The Doctor's face turned bright red. "No, not yet, but I think that it's only right because we are marred and―"

River cut him off again. "Doctor, the only important question is do you want to?"

The Doctor nodded. "More than anything."

River grinned. "Well then, I suggest we start with the bow tie."

The Doctor backed away as she tried to take his tie off. "Whoa, hold up. I haven't done this in ages, what am I supposed to do?"

River laughed. "Calm down, just go along. It'll be fine. More than fine, actually."

The Doctor shrugged and River dragged him by the tie and ran down the TARDIS corridors.

She stopped in front of a door and dragged the Doctor inside. As soon as the door shut, the Doctor took her in his hands and began kissing her. He kissed her lips, her neck, her everywhere. And he didn't stop until all of their clothes were on the floor. Which obviously did not make him stop kissing her at all. He actually kissed her more.

The Doctor held the sleeping River in his arms. He stroked her hair as she stirred. She yawned and turned to face him. He smiled.

"Morning, Sweetie."

The Doctor grinned and kissed her forehead. "That was the best night of my life. Thank you."

River shifted uncomfortably in his arms.

"Doctor, there's something I need to tell you."

"Anything, dear."

River pulled out of his arms and sat up with the sheet wrapped around her. "Now, don't freak out sweetie."

The Doctor sat up quickly. "Why would you say that? Now I'm going to freak out."

River sighed. "Please, just let me talk."

The Doctor nodded. "Okay."

"Doctor, how would you feel about starting a family?"

The Doctor was confused. "A family? Why? Are we in any hurry to start one?"

River turned away from him. "No, no. I was just wondering what you thought about it."

The Doctor ran his fingers through his hair. "Well, I wouldn't be terribly mad. I mean, sure I'd like a baby, but I haven't been a father for a long time. I'm sure I could adjust though."

"Good, because Doctor, there's something I have to tell you."

The Doctor's face froze, and he looked terrified. "W-what is it?" he stuttered.

River took his hand in hers, kissed it, and then placed it on her bare stomach. "Doctor, we're going to have a baby."

The Doctor looked up at River, and she thought he would be mad, or he might freak out. Instead, a smile crept up his face and he hugged River as tight as he could without hurting the baby.

"A baby River! Our own?"

River laughed. "Yes sweetie, I know!" She laid her head against his chest and he wrapped his arms around her.

"Wait. How can you know this early? I don't understand."

"No, you see, I was pregnant before last night."

The Doctor nodded his head.

"Oh we've got to tell―" He stopped himself. He had almost forgotten about Amy and Rory, and now they would never even know about their grandchild. The Doctor looked sad for a moment, but then returned his attention to his wife, and his baby.

"Well, what do you think, Sweetie? Can we manage?"

"I think we can manage just fine. Although, you've never struck me as a person who likes children."

River shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know. I just know that we'll love this one."

The Doctor put his hand on her small stomach, which he only now began to notice was bigger than usual. "How far along are you?"

"10 weeks."

"10 weeks and I haven't noticed?" River seemed to be glad about that. "Have you been in for a scan yet?"

River shook her head. "I didn't want to go without you."

The Doctor kissed River's stomach. "I wouldn't miss this baby for the Universe. It will be the most important child in all of time."

"Which leads me to ask, will our baby be normal?"

The Doctor was confused. "Normal? Normal how? It's mostly Time Lord, right?"

River looked worried. "What if there's something wrong with the genes, or… or it has birth defects?"

The Doctor kissed her on the forehead. "River, I assure you everything is going to be fine. Now, will you get dressed so that I can scan you?"

"You mean we could see the baby?"

The Doctor laughed. "Yes of course we can."

A/N: I hope you liked the first chapter! I have tons more, so if you like it I'll post more! Please send me reviews! It helps me write. Thanks!
-Mels