Week 19
"CC, wake up, dear." Niles said as he planted a kiss on CC's cheek and another on her noticeable swollen belly. "Today we find out if you're a baby girl or a baby boy. Either way, we cannot wait for you to be with us, Love."
"Niles, sweety. Why did you have to book such an early appointment at the doctor? Is it to be able to catch all the vitamin D to stop you from turning a million years-old, dinosaur?" CC laughed.
"No. It's to avoid the peaking midday sun to melt you, witch." CC's face turned serious. Yet, a second later both smiled and burst into laughter. Marriage and a baby on the way had softened them, yet not so much to forget their zingers. After all, it was part of their complex relationship, and both knew those insults and name-callings only made their days brighter with laugh. It was one of their own ways of showing their love to each other.
CC and Niles arrived to the doctor. First, CC entered to be prepared, and shortly after Niles was called in.
"Are you nervous?" CC asked Niles.
"No… perhaps...maybe…" Niles responded. Immediately, CC laughed and asked: "Why? If any of the two should be nervous, it should be me. Niles, you took care of the Sheffield children. Why are you nervous now?"
"Well, this time it is my own child. I am responsible of this one. If I mess up, I can't blame it on Mr. Sheffield or Mrs. Sheffield. See?" Niles said.
"And what about me? You could still blame the mother of the child."
"Ha-ha. Very funny. Why? You'll be such a great mother. Plus, it's a win-win situation. If it is a girl, the mother is her role model. If it is a boy, his mother is his queen and protector. Oh, Babs, don't listen to this old man. Perhaps I'm nervous because I fear that I won't meet all these expectations."
"Oh, Niles, you're mad. It's a win-win situation for the father as well. If it is a girl, the father is her prince and protector. If it is a boy, the father is his role model and his maximum life goal." CC grabbed his hand, and added: "Niles, why are you all of a sudden so worried about something you excel at? You should be worried about me turning out to be like my own mother! So please promise me you will never allow me to become like that woman. She was never my role model. And I do want to be a role model for my children."
Niles smiled and answered: "You're right. I shouldn't be worried at all. After all, we are doing this together, and I cannot think of a better person to raise a family with than you, Love. And do not worry about becoming like your mother. You are far too different to become like that. You may be the 'Bitch of Broadway' but you will always be the 'Good, Loving Queen' to us." while he placed his hand on her belly, and kissed her.
Shortly after, Dr. Amelia Williams entered the room. "Hello, how is this beautiful family doing today? How are you feeling CC? Do you still have morning sickness?" the doctor said.
"No, not really. I feel great, actually." CC answered.
"Well, I'm glad little baby here isn't giving you too many problems." The doctor placed the ultrasound wand in CC's belly. "Well, CC and Niles, everything looks quite perfect. Everything seems to be in order for twenty weeks. Oh, well, would you like to know the sex of the baby?"
Immediately, both of them replied: "Yes."
"Well, it seems that you are having a beautiful, little...girl."