The response for the first chapter was pretty minimal so I'm not sure whether to push forward….So we'll see how this one does and then go from there. If you feel so inclined, don't forget to leave ideas on future chapters in the reviews.

Research

"Hello?"

"Hey, sweetheart. What are you up to?"

Ally smiled softly at the sound of her husbands voice filtering through her cellphone. She'd had to leave before he got up this morning and it was the first time they'd really been apart since she'd told him she was pregnant. After hearing the news, Austin had elected to spend the better part of the weekend in bed, showing her just how appreciative he was of her bearing his child.

And for that her entire body was deliciously sore.

"Hi, baby. I just got back from my interview with Helen. Where are you?" As she parked in the garage she noticed that his car wasn't in its spot. She racked her brain trying to remember if he was scheduled to be in the studio today but was coming up blank.

"I was just running a few errands. I'm on my way home now."

Opening the door to enter their house, Ally paused for a moment. "Okay…."

"So how do you feel?"

Ah, so there was the reason he was calling.

"The same as yesterday, Austin. Except a little sore for non-pregnancy related reasons…"

She could practically hear his arrogant smirk. "Oh. Cool. I was just wondering because I was doing some reading-"

Ally blinked. Reading? Oh my God. He was the cutest.

"and I saw that you may start feeling bloated, crampy, tired, and moody. Plus the morning sickness stuff. Have you been having that?"

Ally headed to their en suite bathroom to peel off the skin tight, midriff baring, skirt and top that was clinging to her. She thought for a moment how she wouldn't be able to get away with outfits like this for much longer. "Having what, baby?"

"Morning sickness, Al. Do you get that?"

She couldn't help but to smile at the care that was evident in his voice. However, she knew it was a moot cause for his concern because even had she been getting nauseas in the morning all he'd be able to do was rub her back and hold her hair from her face.

"None so far, knock on wood."

"Well you are only five weeks. I read that morning sickness usually hits really bad about week seven. Come downstairs, I got some stuff."

The brunette abruptly turned and headed back downstairs, thinking that she'd just wait until later to change.

As she entered the kitchen she nearly tripped over her heels at the sight before her.

Austin stood next to the island, which was nothing out of the ordinary.

What was significantly different, though, was the variety of pregnancy goods spread across the countertop.

"What's all this?" Ally asked with an amused smile, coming up to her husband and resting a hand on his lower back. Her eyebrows sky rocketed as she took in the titles of a few of the books he bought.

The blonde started to spread the books out on the counter. "Well, when I woke up this morning it dawned on me. Neither of us have been parents before."

"You don't say."

"Shut it. I don't need your sarcasm right now." Austin turned to place a chaste kiss on his wife's lips to let her know he wasn't being serious. When he got his first real look at her for the day he let out a low whistle and wrapped his arms around her waist. "You look gorgeous today."

The brunette smirked and relaxed into his embrace, resting her hands on his biceps. "As opposed to every other day?"

"That…I…what I meant was…" He stopped fumbling when he felt a perfectly manicured finger press against his lips.

"Don't hurt yourself, baby. I know what you meant." Replacing her finger with her lips for another quick kiss, she pulled away and looked back at the counter rubbing her hands together in anticipation. "Okay, show me what you got."

The musician grinned and picked up the first book. "What to Expect When You're Expecting. The man at Barnes & Nobles said this was a necessity for first time parents."

Ally nodded, having easily recognized the title, "Naturally."

"The Pregnancy Book for Men." He continued, putting the first book back down and picking up the next. "It'll give me a good idea of what to expect throughout this process."

She bit the inside of her cheek to keep from laughing at his eagerness. Nodding slowly she couldn't resist teasing him a bit. "Yeah, of course. Your body will be experiencing a lot of changes."

Austin looked over at her and saw the mischievous glint in her amber eyes. Letting out a low growl, he wrapped his hands around her hips and hoisted her up onto the only clear space that remained on the counter. He placed his hands on either side of her and leaned in, essentially trapping her there. "I have a feeling you aren't taking me seriously."

Shivering at the feel of his breath against her lips, the brunette captured his face between her palms. Bringing their foreheads together, she let her thumbs caress his cheekbones. "I'm sorry. I love how completely involved you and I'm so lucky to have a man who wants to experience every step of this with me."

Smiling widely and slightly pushing up the hem of her skirt, Austin closed what little space was between them and pulled her to the edge of the counter, allowing him to step between her legs to limit the space between them. Letting his lips graze the smooth column of her neck, he placed a lingering kiss just below her ear. "You mean everything to me, Al. Both of you do."

Ally was confused for half a second until she felt the familiar strength of his hand press gently against her stomach. Then she swooned.

"How about…" she began, taking his strong hands within her own and brushing her lips across his knuckles, "we save all of these for later…." Her mouth moved to his jaw, where she softly nipped along the strong curve, "and spend right now…" Now a firm bite to his bottom lip. "Reading this one."

Austin was taken aback as he felt the shape of a book pressed against his chest, wondering when she had reached out to grab it. Looking down at the title, he grinned.

The Pregnant Kama Sutra.

The last thing he heard was Ally squealing as he threw her over her shoulder and headed for their bedroom.