A/N: Here is the next chapter. Sorry its still short, but hopefully they will get longer as the story progresses. Enjoy.
Chapter 1- Decisions
Standing in front of the changing table within Sarah's nursery bedroom Beth tried to fight the sudden onset of nausea that had come over her while she finished changing and dressing Sarah. So far it felt like the nausea of morning sickness was winning. A moment later just as she snapped the last button on Sarah's pants Beth felt a pair of strong arms wrap around her middle from behind her. Smiling Beth leaned back into Sam's chest.
Sam, his hands now resting over Beth's slightly protruding baby bump, placed his chin on Beth's shoulder as he asked,
"How are you feeling so far this morning?"
Turning her head to stare at Sam's face Beth replied,
"I'm good, just dealing with this continuous morning sickness. Hopefully it will be gone by the time I head to my appointment later."
At the mention of her doctor's appointment Sam asked,
"Are you sure you don't want me to come with you? I can call Prophet and have him do the briefing with Mick and Gina."
Even though she wanted him to be there, and Sam himself wanted to go Beth knew that it wouldn't be a good idea for him to go along. They had received a call from Director Fickler late the night before, and rather than call the rest of the team and interrupt their much needed sleep Sam decided to wait and call everyone in the morning. Sam had just finished contacting the team with the news of the case, and would have to leave shortly to join at the headquarters. Clearing her head of all these thoughts Beth heaved a sigh as she shook her head and replied,
"No I'm sure, you go ahead and brief the guys on our new case. It seems to be really interesting from what you've told me. Besides, seeing that I am just three months pregnant there will be plenty more doctor appointments you can accompany me to…Did you call Garcia and ask her to send me a copy of the case file?"
Noticing her last ditch attempt to change the discussion Sam couldn't help but smile as he nodded his head and replied,
"Yep, I talked to her right after I talked to Gina. She said she would gather all the information on the case and have it waiting in your email inbox by the time you get home from your appointment."
Watching as Sam checked the time on his watch Beth could see a look of apprehension begin to show upon his face. Knowing that it was the new case compromising her doctor's appointment that had caused the apprehension Beth placed her free hand upon Sam's cheek, causing him to look down at her face as she said,
"I will be fine Sam. I'll call you as soon as the appointment is over and tell you everything. I'll even take a picture with my phone of the sonogram photo so you can see it."
Liking the idea of what she was suggesting Sam smiled as she held Beth's hand against his cheek while he nodded his head. Returning the smile Beth, with Sarah now straddled upon her hip, stood up on her tiptoes and kissed Sam on his lips. As they separated a minute later she said,
"Now you better get going or everyone else will be at the gym before you, and it wouldn't look good of the team leader were the last to arrive."
Even though he didn't want to admit it Sam knew that Beth was right, it wouldn't look good if he were the last to arrive at their secret headquarters. After kissing Sarah upon her cheek, and a final kiss on the lips for Beth Sam headed for the lift with motorcycle keys and backpack in hand.
Turning to look at Sarah, who appeared quite content being in her mother's arms, Beth said,
"Come on sweetie; let's get you in your car seat so we can make it to mommy's doctor's appointment on time."
At the prospect of going for a ride Sarah squealed with joy. It seemed that she would become a very adventurous thirteen month old. Laughing at her daughter's response Beth took Sarah into the dining room to get her situated in her car seat. Five minutes later they too were headed toward the lift so they could begin making their way to the doctor's office…
