Being six months pregnant with a second child was so much easier for Kitty Foreman. As easy as Laurie's pregnancy was, this pregnancy was going so much smoother than the last on. Maybe it was because she knew what to expect, maybe it was because it was just an overall easier pregnancy. Either way, she was enjoying herself. Pregnancy was everything Kitty had hoped for and more.
It was everything Red had hoped for too. He enjoyed watching his wife get excited over things like feeling the baby move or knowing how big he was. It put a huge smile on his face. But like the last pregnancy, the thing he was excited for the most was to feel the baby kick for the first time. Eric hadn't started to kick strong enough for him to feel yet. Laurie had kicked quite strongly early on in the pregnancy and he was hoping Eric would too, but that wasn't the case. Kitty kept reassuring him that he would feel a kick, but he was starting to feel like he never would. Luckily for Red, it would soon happen.
Saturdays where always Red's favorite day, both him and Kitty had a day off and it meant that they could relax as a family. His favorite time of the day, however, was when Laurie went to bed and he was able to cuddle with his wife. They where often found on the couch downstairs, watching TV. That night was no different.
Kitty was snuggled into her husband, her legs outstretched on the couch. Red had his arm wrapped around his wife's shoulders and his hand was protectively placed on her growing baby bump and they where watching the casual Saturday night comedy when Kitty felt a small kick, a smile appearing on her face immediately. Red didn't seem to feel it, so she rested a hand on top of his and softly pushed it into her stomach. He still didn't seem to feel it so she moved his hand so it was resting underneath her bosom and on top of her six-month-pregnant belly. She pressed down again, hoping he would feel the still kicking Eric.
"What're you doing?" Red asked, not letting his eyes waver from the TV. Kitty wasn't able to say anything because right when he started talking, Red felt a soft kick against the palm of his hand. Like Laurie, Eric seemed to enjoy the sound of his father's voice because his kicks became stronger. "Was that what I think it was?" he asked, his head jolting towards his wife. Kitty giggled and nodded her head.
"It was," she said as she let her hand wonder from on top of her husband's loving hand and to the side of her stomach so she was softly rubbing it. Red moved his other hand so it was on the other side of Kitty's baby bump. Kitty smiled at the gesture and looked up at her husband, who had become silent. They stayed like that for a few seconds before Kitty moved around on the couch so she was sitting next to Red. Red replaced his hands on Kitty's stomach, a few last kicks pressing against both palms.
"We have quite the kicker," Red said, breaking the silence. He was smiling at Kitty's baby bump and tears started to form in Kitty's eyes. She forgot how happy it had made Red to feel Laurie kick for the first time.
"I think our kids like your voice," she said, reminding Red of when he first felt Laurie kick. She had kicked a second time when he started talking to her. She wiped her tears away and softly giggled.
"You think so?" Red asked, the smile that was already plastered on his face growing bigger.
"Of course, Daddy," Kitty said as she leaned into her husband and lovingly kissed his lips. "Your voice is soothing," she said after Red kissed her back and she pulled away.
"It is?" Red asked. Kitty had always said that his voice drew her to him. As a matter of fact, he had gotten a few people telling him that he had a nice voice, but he didn't think his kids would like his voice as well. Kitty nodded her head and laughed her famous laugh.
"You know how much I love your voice," Kitty said as she leaned back into Red and took up the position she was in before. Red wrapped his arm around Kitty's shoulders and rested his hand back on Kitty's baby bump protectively.
"I know you like my voice," he said as he looked down at Kitty and laughed. He kissed the top of her head as Kitty yawned. She found now that she was pregnant, she became tired more easily and the position she was in at the moment was one of the more comfortable positions to sleep in. "Go to sleep, sweetheart. You need the rest," he said soothingly. Kitty smiled and obliged, falling asleep within a few minutes. Red watched as her eyes fluttered close before she fell asleep. He watched her for a few more minutes before turning his attention back to the TV. He figured he would watch the rest of the program while he let his wife sleep and that's exactly what he did.
a/n: I know my ending was terrible and really rushed, but I didn't know how to end this. And seriously, shout out to Kurtwood Smith for having such an amazing voice!