Chapter Two
Jackie sips her tea softly as she sits in a coffee shop, waiting for someone before heading to her appointment. The door opens and her skips a beat when her eyes rest on Reid face. He smiles as he walks over, kisses her forehead softly out of habit, and sits across from her. Jackie takes his hand in her hand tightly.
"I have missed you," Jackie whispers.
"I missed you too," Reid whispers. "You said you wanted to talk."
"Yes, I have an appointment to check on the baby and I was wondering if you would like to go with me today. I know that it is at the last minute, but I want you there," Jackie says.
"No, I will go with you to your appointment," Reid says. "I have been told to take some time off work to prepare for the trial."
"Spencer," Jackie whimpers. Reid shakes his head and reaches over to caress the side of her face.
"I know," Reid whispers. The two sit like this for a few more minutes and sit back in their seats quietly. "How is Michael?"
"He misses you, mostly us being a family," Jackie says.
"I miss us being together as a family," Reid admits. "What time is your appointment?"
"It is in an hour and just down the street, of which is why I asked you to meet here," Jackie says, drinking her a little. Reid smiles as he watches her drink and stare out the window for a moment. Jackie looks back at him and turns pink when she sees he is staring at her. "What?"
"Nothing," Reid says. "When you are finished, we can walk down the street to the office."
"Okay," Jackie says happily. She finishes her tea and then stands up, grabbing her purse, while Reid wraps her shawl around her. They stand close enough to kiss each other and they staring into each other's eyes with longing. Reid steps back first, letting her walk out the door first. She shuffles past a few people, trying not to bump anyone, but Reid pulls her close to him as a shield and leads her outside quickly. Habitually, she intertwines her fingers with his and walks close to him.
"I missed this a few days ago," Reid says quietly. Jackie smiles as she moves closer to him and lays her head against his arm. They arrive to the office, check in, and sit in the waiting room. Jackie hums as she reads a magazine while sitting against Reid in his arms, their normal sitting position.
"Has anyone heard anything or questioning anything?" Jackie whispers.
"No, no one has asked about anything," Reid whispers back. He wraps his arm around her waist to lay his hand over her stomach, just above the baby. "Are you sure this is a good idea for us to be here together like this?"
"Yes, we are here to check on the baby like caring parents," Jackie whispers with a smile.
"Ms Greene?" a nurse calls from the doorway. Reid stands up to assist Jackie to her feet and follows her into the exam room.
"What is on your mind?" Jackie asks when she sees Reid thinking about something really hard.
"I am thinking about how we are going to keep this up," Reid says. Jackie holds out her hand to Reid and he takes it like he is a small child. She kisses the top of it and rests her cheek on it.
"We can do this," Jackie says softly. There is a soft knock on the door and the doctor pokes her head in with a big smile.
"Hey, Jackie," the doctor says.
"Hi, Dr Johns," Jackie giggles. "Spencer, this is Jessica Johns and she is the person that helped deliver Michael. Dr Johns, this is Dr Spencer Reid."
"I have seen him on television," Dr Johns giggles. She extends her hand to Reid, but he does not take it. "Not much of a people person?"
"He has been a little stressed lately," Jackie says.
"How are you feeling?" Dr Johns says as she sits on the stool.
"I am doing alright, but this pregnancy is making me feel a little different than when I was pregnant with Michael," Jackie notes. Reid stiffens and Jackie gives his hand a small squeeze for reassurance.
"Alright, well, let's get you to lie back and see what we can see on the screen," Dr Johns. "How far along?"
"About four months," Jackie says as she lays back. Reid does not let her hand go while watching Dr Johns set up the ultrasound machine on the opposite side of the table.
"First time?" Dr Johns asks Reid with a big smile.
"Yes, he was not there when I was pregnant the first time. He was busy with work," Jackie lies. "Spencer, relax please."
"I am alright," Reid robotically says. Dr Johns waits for Jackie to lift her shirt before applying the cold gel over Jackie's small bump and slides the wand along the gel.
"Okay, we have something there," Dr Johns says with her eyes on the screen. "There is the little one, nestled happily in mommy."
"I see it," Reid whispers.
"I see one flutter heart and there is another one," Dr Johns says. She turns the sound on and the room fills with the sound of two heartbeats and Reid pales. "Looks like twins are in your future."
"Well, that is amazing news," Jackie says with a smile.
"From what I see they look to be about 16 maybe 18 weeks along and they look happy and healthy," Dr Johns says as she wipes the wand with a tissue. "You know the routine and do not forget to set up another appointment before you leave. Any questions?"
"No, but thank you," Jackie says as she adjust her shirt and sits back up. Dr Johns leaves the room and Jackie turns her attention to Reid. "Spencer?"
"Twins," Reid whispers softly.
"Yes, we are having twins," Jackie giggles. They are going to find a way to get back to the way they were, a family, and she was going to make it stay that way forever.