A/N: I will be able to update every week with this book, because I have the majority of the chapters already written :) Enjoy xx

Chapter 2: Odd Feelings

"Here we are!" The Doctor stepped out of the TARDIS onto the cold Leadworth sidewalk. The air was crisp with January's icy breeze; the smell of smoke from chimneys filling the Doctor's nostrils when he breathed in deeply. The sky was overcast, as usual; the sun was only seen at sunrise and sunset in the winter. The houses down this street all appeared identical, red brick, two stories with dark grey roofs.

River cautiously walked out of the TARDIS, shutting the door behind her. Mason was sat on her hip, and London holding tightly to her other hand. Azalea was on London's other side, carrying her sister's princess knapsack on her shoulder. She also had her own blue backpack in her other hand. The Doctor came over and relieved River of Mason, his Thomas the Train diaper bag slung over his shoulder. Azalea quickly switched sides and gripped tightly to her mum's hand. After everyone was situated, they began to walk down the sidewalk, passing house by boring house, until they reached the eleventh one.

There was something exceptional about this house. Wind chimes hung off the porch, in front of a bright blue painted door. Colorful yard ornaments graced the small, but comfortable yard. A small rose garden was situated right underneath the windows on both sides. River walked up the sidewalk with London and Azalea, and rang the doorbell. A fire headed ginger with moss green eyes answered the door with a warm smile.

"Hello Melody, Doctor. Would you like to come in?" Amy Pond stepped onto the stoop and hugged her daughter and son-in-law. She kissed Mason's forehead and knelt down to hug London and Azalea.

"Nana!" Both girls shouted, hugging their grandmother's neck. River laughed at her daughter's reactions to seeing her, even though it was the same every time. Azalea will too soon be at that age where she doesn't want to be seen hugging her grandmother, nonetheless her mum. River enjoyed every second of time she had with her children in their young age, so alive and carefree.

"Thanks Pond, but maybe some other time. We really have to run. Thanks for watching them" The Doctor smiled warmly, passing Mason and his diaper bag over to Amy. London' and Azalea ran straight into the living room and set down their bags.

"Oh it's no problem. Been nearly three months since I've seen them?" Amy gave Mason a look over and pinched his chubby cheek. "Can't believe how much Mason looks like you Doctor!" Amy had the brightest smile on her face when he giggled at her.

"Ya I can't believe it either. But thanks again Pond. We should be back around 7 to pick them back up. Bye girls!" The Doctor waved at his daughters, who were playing with Barbie dolls. River kissed Mason and blew kisses at her girls.

"Bye Mummy and Daddy!" London and Azalea shouted, Amy shutting the door behind her.

The Doctor and River linked arms and walked back towards the TARDIS. No matter how much they loved all of their children, it was nice to get a break from "don't do that" or "get that out of your mouth". Plus, You couldn't go to some of the best places in the universe with 3 children all under the age of ten.

"Where to now Doctor?" River had a twinkle of adventure in those blue-green eyes. She hadn't been on a thrilling adventure since before she got pregnant with Azalea. She fought off her adventurous tendencies to raise a family. Today, the Doctor had an undisclosed plan for adventure.

"Everywhere Doctor Song." He smiled, same twinkle of adventure shining in his eyes. River chuckled, prepared for whatever excitement the day may bring.


"Sweetie today was wonderful!" River smiled, kissing him on the cheek. They waltzed back into the TARDIS with two hours to spare before seven, and they were going to make the most of them.

"Thank you darling, but I have one more surprise for you." He booped her on the nose and scrambled toward the bedroom. River sighed, smiling at his clumsiness, and took a seat at the kitchen table. Today had been fabulous. Picnic on a faraway planet beneath the tallest tree with the most beautiful purple leaves and two suns shining down on them. After they ate, they battled off some Sontarans, River had been itching to use her gun again, and then went dancing in modern day Paris. Absolutely perfect, down to the last detail.

The Doctor appeared with a bottle of red merlot in hand. Oh he knows me so well, River thought, watching him take out the red wine glasses with the spiral stems. With minor difficulty, he opened the bottle of wine and poured a generous amount in each glass.

"Cheers sweetie." River clanked glasses with her husband and took a nice sip of the sweet wine. The Doctor took a sip and cringed, but stomached it. River chuckled at his expression. She took his glass and poured the small remainder in hers, winking.

"Would you like some water instead sweetie?" She smiled and he started blushing.

"Yes please." The Doctor was trying to scrape the taste off of his tongue with the roof of his mouth. River got up and filled a small glass of water, setting it in front of him. He drank a quarter of the glass in one gulp, smiling at River when he set the cup down.

"So" The Doctor swallowed. "Did you enjoy Mum's day off?"

"Absolutely sweetie." She smiled. The wine had coated her stomach in warmth and she felt nice inside. She refused another glass, not wanting to pick up her children tipsy. She felt a little tired and dizzy too, but chocked it off to starting her period soon.

"Well we have an hour until we pick up the kids, wanna have some more fun?" The Doctor winked, naughty thoughts plaguing his mind.

"Actually sweetie, I think I may take a nap. Won't get much sleep once Mason is home. I'm also feeling slightly nauseous." She excused herself from the table and began to walk toward their bedroom.

"Okay Riv. I'll wake you up in an hour." He kissed River's forehead and she walked off to the master bedroom.

Once inside, she shut the door and kicked off her heels. She continued to shed clothing until she was in only her bra and knickers. She climbed in between the cool sheets on her and the Doctor's bed. She was so worn out that she fell asleep almost instantaneously.


River jolted out of her not so peaceful sleep, sweaty and needing her husband for not exactly G rated purposes. How long had she been asleep? She sat up in bed, pausing to recover from the sudden dizziness, slipped on her robe and walked to the console room. It was empty, not a soul to be seen.

"Doctor?" River called. As she was wandering, she found a sticky note pressed onto the fridge. She gently peeled it off and held it on her finger to read.

You were sound asleep so I decided to pick the kids up and take them for ice cream. Back by 9. -Doctor

She crumpled up the note and threw it away. The wall clock read 8 pm. An hour by herself in the TARDIS, what fun. River smirked and headed off to put on real clothes. When she took off her robe, she inspected herself closely in the mirror.

Put on a little weight eh? Too many biscuits I suppose... She pinched her little belly fat and slipped on a red v-neck with jeans. As soon as she zipped her pants, dizziness hit her again, nausea tagging along for the ride. She crouched down and put her head in between her legs until it passed.

Wait a second. River perked her head back up and got on her feet, walking back over to the full body mirror on the wall. She knew something was odd about herself lately. The end result was something she had mixed feelings on right now.


It had been 10 minutes, yet it felt like 10 hours. Bloody thing takes 15 minutes! She got a little agitated, but soon composed herself.

What would he think? Would he be angry? Happy? Upset? Or something else? They agreed 3 children would be the limit, but if another one came along that was fine. Mason wasn't even potty trained yet! How could she take care of two babies at the same time?!

13 minutes. 2 minutes left. "Hurry up time dammit!" She cursed out loud. She flopped on the bed and put her hands over her eyes. London and Azalea would sure enjoy another sibling, maybe this would work out...

15 minutes. Her timer went off and she ran into the bathroom, shutting the door behind her. She didn't know why she was being so secretive, force of habit she supposed. She picked up the test and stared for a minute at it.

Positive.

River felt like she got hit by a train. A train of shock. They had been careful, she thought they did everything right. Well apparently not. She wouldn't truly mind having another child, she was just shocked her intuition was right.

Fabulous, she thought about the crazy stuff she'd deal with this time. But she was actually kind of excited for another baby.


"Riv! We are all home with full bellies thanks to Nana and Papa." The Doctor shouted hoping to wake her up. He's glad he decided to let her sleep. She deserved it, for being a great mom.

"Mummy?" Azalea called out when River didn't appear immediately. She had London on her back, playing with her hair. She made London get onto the floor, and walked over to take Mason from The Doctor. She set him in his play pen by London's high chair and went to fetch his toys from his nursery. The Doctor was turned into the cabinet getting a night time milk cup for London started.

"Sweetie..." The Doctor turned around to find River in her robe standing there, feet from him.

"Hey Riv! Are you...okay? You seem upset?" The Doctor trailed off as he snapped the lid on the warm milk and put it in front of London, who eagerly began to sip from it.

"Not exactly..." River shifted her weight on her feet, looking directly at the ground and biting her lip.

"Well what is-" River pulled a blue and white stick from behind her back. But that wasn't a pregnancy test... Was it? The Doctor was glad he already gave London that milk because it would have been all over the floor.

"I'm 2 months pregnant Doctor." She sighed, setting the positive test and his sonic on the table. "Here we go again sweetie."

Dun-Dun-DUN!