Chapter 2: First Ultrasound
Niles had taken the day off work. Maxwell had agreed as soon as he said it was for CC's first ultrasound. CC was slightly nervous. She was worried about the baby's health. Unfortunately, both of them were older. That usually added to more risks with the baby's health.
CC looked over at Niles' sleeping body. He was really cute when he slept she thought. The appointment wasn't until 11. It was 9. She laid back down and wrapped her arms around him. He seemed to wake up at the contact.
"Damn, I didn't mean to wake you up," CC said.
"It's fine," Niles said, rolling over to face her. He leaned in and gave her a deep kiss. This prompted a small make out session.
"Don't get any ideas, it's too early in the morning," CC said when she pulled away.
"That never used to be a problem?" He questioned.
"Well, you see where that ended us up at," CC answered, rubbing her stomach.
"And I'd do it all over again," Niles said and he gave his wife another kiss. He got up and she did too. They went down to the kitchen and Niles started preparing breakfast. He didn't wear an apron when he cooked for them. She liked that. She had a side of him specially for her. He cracked a couple of eggs into the pan.
"Can I help?" She asked him.
"Woah, how can I be sure you won't poison my half?" Niles said.
"I wouldn't kill you off. I need help raising our baby," CC said.
"Fair enough," Niles said. He moved over to give her room so she could help him. She grabbed a bowl and mixed all the ingredients for waffle batter. He already had the ingredients out for them.
"Do we have any blueberries?" She asked. He nodded.
"They're on the bottom shelf," Niles informed her. She grabbed them and mixed the blueberries into the waffle batter.
"Are you nervous about the ultrasound?" He asked her.
"A little bit. I mean I want our baby to be healthy," She responded.
"Me too, but you shouldn't be worried. Everything is going to be alright," He told her. He grabbed the bowl of batter and poured it into the waffle iron.
"I love you so much," She said, grabbing him by the shirt and pulling him into a kiss.
"I love you so much more," He teased in between kisses.
"No I love you more," She said, pulling away.
"No I-" Niles was cut off by a knock on the door. He huffed.
"Ha, I had the last word," CC said as he rushed off to get the door.
"This isn't over woman!" He shouted when he got over to the door. The waffle iron dinged signaling it was done. She put the waffles onto the plates and flipped over the eggs. The eggs were done too. She also put them on the plate. Niles came back over.
"Who is it?" She asked.
"Fran. She wanted to tell us to give her an ultrasound photo," Niles said. CC chuckled and handed him his dish. They sat down at the island and ate. She looked at the microwave clock. It was now 10:00. They should probably get ready as soon as they eat.
"I know it's not for another month, but what do you want the gender of the baby to be?" Niles asked her.
"I really don't care. Do you?" She said. He shook his head.
"I don't care. As long as he or she is healthy I'm good," Niles told her. She grabbed his hand. He intertwined their fingers together.
"What did I do to deserve you?" CC asked him. He shrugged.
"You didn't do anything. I just love you," Niles answered. She gave him a smile and he smiled back at her.
They eventually got dressed and ready. He opened the door for her when they got to the car. He was a gentleman that was for sure.
-skipping the car ride-
Niles sat down next to her in the lobby. They held hands and waited for her name to be called.
"CC Brightmore," A nurse called. They got up and followed the nurse into the room. Niles helped her up into the chair. She wasn't very big yet, but he loved to help her anyway.
"Dr. Davis will see you in a few moments," the nurse said. CC nodded and Niles sat down in one of the extra chairs.
A man who they presumed to be walked in. CC slapped Niles arm for a second.
"Oo,oo Niles he kind of looks like you," CC whispered to him. Niles looked at him and got up,
"I guess you're the father?" Dr. Davis asked him. Niles nodded. "Well, it's nice to meet you," the doctor said. They shook hands and Niles sat back down.
"Ok, Mrs. Brightmore, you have any unusual pains?" The doctor asked. CC shook her head.
"Morning sickness normal. No blood or anything like that?"
"It's all good," CC told him.
"Okay, I'm going to start the ultrasound now," Dr. Davis told them. He applied the gel and whatnot. Niles and CC saw an image appear on the screen.
"Ten fingers, ten toes. I don't see anything unusual, but we'll run some more tests to make sure the little one's a hundred percent healthy," Dr. Davis said. The couple nodded and smiled at each other.
"Do you want photos?" He asked them.
"Of course. That's the first thing our friend told us to get for her," Niles said.