Chapter 2: Questions and a Quick Doctor's Visit
Alex awake early the next morning, anxious about the upcoming doctor's appointment.
By the time breakfast was on the table Walker and Angela had made their ways downstairs.
"Been up long?" Walker asked as he came up and wrapped his arms around Alex.
Turning in his arms to face him, she replied, "Just long enough to make breakfast and pick up the house a little." She leaned up and gave him a kiss.
"Mommy," came the sound of Angela's voice, "can I please have orange juice with my waffles?"
"Yes you can sweetie," and with that Walker let go of Alex and she went to the fridge to pull out the orange juice. She poured some juice into a Sippy cup and walked over to where Angela sat and placed it in front of her.
"Thank you mommy," Angela said smiling as she took a drink of her juice.
Walker and Alex soon joined her at the table and they enjoyed a nice family breakfast together.
"Alex, were you going to drop Angela off at the H.O.P.E. Center or did you need me to do that today?"
"I can. I'm going to be a little late to work today, so don't go up to my office unless you want to talk to my secretary."
"Why are you going to be late?"
"I've just got a few errands to run and I need to get them done this morning because I have court this afternoon and will be getting out later than usual."
"So you need me to pick up Angela later?"
"If you don't mind. You can always take her back to the office if you're not done. I have some toys in my office you could get for her if you want."
"Sure honey and be sure to call when you arrive, I might just want to sneak up and see you later."
"Promise," Alex replied smiling.
Picking up the plates for the table, they continued their conversation as they began doing the dishes and Angela took off to the living room.
"We could stay in town for a while and eat at C.D.'s tonight."
"Angela would like that," Alex said with a smile.
With afternoon and dinner plans settled, the Walkers continued getting ready for the day. Alex showered and dressed while Walker began to get Angela ready. Once Alex arrived to help, she took over with Angela as Walker went to shower and dress.
"Mommy, did you ask daddy about a baby yet?" Angela asked, looking up at her mother with big blue eyes.
Alex kneeled down to be eye-level with her.
"Not yet baby girl, but…"
"You promised!" Angela stated, looking hurt. "You lie to me!"
"Angel, baby, sweetie; mommy was going to talk to daddy last night, but I have to wait until tonight," she tried explaining to her.
"What's tonight?" Angela asked.
"Tonight is a surprise, but I promise that as soon as I'm done with work, I'll let you in on it. Then we can talk to daddy about a baby."
"Promise?"
"I promise."
"Do you really promise?"
"I really promise."
"Do you promise times a million billion thousand?" Angela questioned one last time.
"I promise you sweetie," she said as she kissed her on the forehead.
"Why not tell daddy last night?"
"You ask a lot of questions for a little girl," Alex told her daughter, smiling as she did so and looking through the drawers for an outfit for her daughter.
"You told me it was alright to ask questions mommy."
"Yes, I did say that."
Angela nodded her head.
"I didn't tell daddy last night because sometimes adults have to wait a day, figure out what to say, and they have to get other things out of the way with before they can talk to someone. Does that make sense honey?"
"Yes. You run errands today so you can talk to daddy tonight, and keep your promise to me."
Alex thought for a moment. "That's exactly right honey."
Glad I got through that conversation.
Now to get through the rest of the morning without any more questions about babies.
I really want this time to be special for Walker.
I'm sure he'd be thrilled if I came out and told him.
But I want to do something different.
Something that he won't see it coming.
And then he'll be so surprised and happy.
And I will be too.
Turning her thoughts back to reality, Alex pulled out two dresses for later in the evening and decided to let Angela pick which she would like to wear.
Holding up the dresses, Alex turned to her daughter, "which dress would you like to wear sweetie."
"Hmmm…that one," she said, pointing to the pink one in Alex's left hand.
After putting the other dress away, Alex grabbed some play clothes for Angela and then gave them to Angela who started to dress herself. Alex helped her when she realized she was having trouble.
"I can almost do by myself mommy."
"Yes you can, you're growing into a big girl."
Alex put Angela's hair into a ponytail and then proceeded to pick her up and carry her downstairs where she found Walker waiting for them.
Angela reached for him and Walker took her into his arms, giving her a hug and kissing her on the forehead before putting her down.
He turned to Alex, taking her in his arms.
"Have a good day," he said as he kissed her.
"You too," she said as she kissed him.
"I love you, Alex."
"I love you too."
Taking Angela back into her arms, Alex grabbed the necessities she needed to leave the house and then went out to her car as Walker locked up the house.
Angela continued asking questions on the drive.
"Mommy, why is the sky blue?"
"Because God made it that way."
"Oh…why do planes fly in the sky?"
"So that people can get places quicker."
"Then why don't we fly to see Aunt Josie?"
"Because I like to drive with you in the car and talk to you."
"I like you too mommy. No, I love you mommy. And I love daddy, and Uncle Trivette, and Aunt Josie, and Grandpa Cahill, and Grandpa C.D., and Aunt Sydney, and Uncle Gage, and Aunt Erika. And I love the horses. What are their names, mommy?"
"Ranger, Angel, and Pinky."
"And Pinky is mine, right mommy?"
"Yes, Pinky is yours and you named her right after she was born."
"When can I ride her?"
"When you are a little older sweetie."
"But I can still ride with you and daddy, right?"
"Yes you can.
"That's good."
Minutes passes and Angela continued to ask questions. Finally she saw that they had arrived at the H.O.P.E. Center.
"Aunt Josie!" the little girl said, running the moment Alex lifted her from her car seat and put her on the ground.
"Hi Josie," Alex said, as she walked over. "Walker is going to pick up Angela today. He might be running a little late, but should be here around 4:30."
"We'll just be sure to have lots of fun till he arrives, right Angela?"
"Right Aunt Josie."
Running off to play with the other kids, Josie turned to Alex.
"Where are you gonna be anyways?"
"I have to be in court late."
"And…"
"And what?"
"Come on Alex, there's something different about you this morning; I just can't put my finger on it. You're happier."
"I'm always happy, as long as Angela and Walker are happy."
"It's something else."
"I have to go; I have an appointment to keep."
"Tell Dr. Bates I said hi."
"Huh?"
"Tell your doctor I said hi. And then let me know how Walker takes the news."
"Promise."
Alex arrived at the doctor's office just before 8:00 and had barely taken a seat when her name was called. Walking down the hall, she was led to a room and only waited a few more minutes before Dr. Bates walked in and greeted her.
"Morning Alex," Dr. Bates said as she looked up from the chart she had been reading.
"Good morning Dr. Bates."
"I see you've decided to make an early visit to me," she said smiling.
Alex blushed. "It was about time. Angela's 2½ and we wanted about three years between kids, so the timing is working out well."
"Have you told Walker you think you're expecting again?"
"Not yet," Alex answered as she moved her hand to her abdomen. "I wanted to schedule the appointment with you and be sure first. Find out how far along and when the due date is; that sort of thing."
"Well then, lets get some blood drawn and then we can chat for a few minutes well we wait for the confirmation."
Dr. Bates drew Alex's blood and sent it off to be tested. While they waited, they caught up on each other's lives like old friends would do. They talked about Angela and Walker, as well as Dr. Bates' husband and kids. By the time they were finished, the results were back.
Looking over the paper, Dr. Bates spoke up. "Well Alex, you are indeed pregnant. By your blood work, I would estimate six weeks, eight at the very most. Of course, once we do an ultrasound, we can be sure. Would you like to do that today?"
Alex moved her hand to her abdomen as she sat there. "I'd like to wait for Walker. He should be here when we have the first ultrasound."
"Of course. We'll schedule one for eight weeks from now if that's good with you. For today, I'd like to do a check-up. Make sure everything is okay with you. Then we'll do another check-up in four weeks. Sound good?"
"Sounds great," Alex told her smiling.
The rest of Alex's check-up went smoothly and soon she had left the doctor's office, having scheduled her next appointment.
Alex started the drive to work, formulating the plan of how to tell Walker in the process.
I'll buy Angela one of those 'Big Sister' t-shirts.
And I'll get Walker a card.
Something like 'Congratulations Daddy' or something along those lines.
I could even pick up a new baby outfit.
Something gender neutral.
And I could do it as C.D.s tonight!
That's where a lot of our good memories are at.
I'll add one more into the mix.
Walker's going to be so happy.
And Angela is too.
I could get away with Angela for a minute and put her shirt on.
It'll be over her dress, but I'm sure no one will mind.
And then she can give Walker the bag with the card and outfit.
Angela will be so happy to be involved.
And Walker will be thrilled.
And I am too.
A new baby.
Alex thought about the baby the whole time she was driving, dropping her hand from time to time to caress her abdomen.
She never made it to work.
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