It felt like we had been in the hospital for hours, and Sean wasn't really telling me very much. With being poked, prodded, and stabbed with various needles, I became impatient waiting for any news. In my mind, I heard Tom Petty's The Waiting playing. While singing the chorus, I remembered seeing Doctor Roberts for a moment. He needed to speak to Mr Blackbourne about academy business and wished me well. This was confusing considering I'm not entirely sure why I am here.
I hadn't meant to fall asleep; however, when I woke up I started to panic. I had no idea what happened until I noticed Gabe's painting on the wall and I recalled everything. Glancing at the clock I noticed the time leaned closer to midnight. Would my boys be home from their job yet? As always I had no information and all they said was to not worry. My hand moved to my chest, searching for my phone hoping there were messages; old habits are hard to break and I enjoy the idea my boys are always close to my heart. Of course, I hadn't left the house under ideal circumstances and it wasn't there. I looked around the room trying to find something to do when Owen and Sean walked in the room.
"Sang sweetie, your results are back," Sean said in his professional doctor voice that still made me blush. "I think that we have some decisions to make," he added mysteriously.
I couldn't figure out what Owen thought about, he hadn't said anything since entering the room, avoiding eye contact. "Owen, are you okay?" I asked. I couldn't tell with his posture seeming more rigid than normal. Also, I felt him holding back. My imagination began running wild with all sorts of awful scenarios of something being wrong like my stepmother.
"Sean what is it…you're starting to scare me!" I exclaimed. At this Owen's head snapped up and he stared at me with concern. Moving quickly to where I sat, he wrapped me in his arms. "Miss Sorenson, it's nothing bad. Please don't be scared! I'm sorry, we didn't mean to frighten you." He said against the top of my head.
"In fact, if anyone has a reason to be scared it's us!" Sean exclaimed. I snapped my head up to look at him. Why would he say this? What could they be scared of? Oh God, it's that awful…
"Pookie, I only have one test left to do for you. You see, all the tests agree, our family of ten is going to grow…you are pregnant my beautiful girl!" he explained. The smile that spread across his face stunned me into silence; I looked to Owen for confirmation.
"Really?" I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed at what Sean said.
"Yes Miss Sorenson. I am amazed myself to be honest. I never thought children were something that would ever be in my future until you came into our lives, and even then I never expected this!" Owen answered. The look of disbelief on his face looked strange until I realized that Owen smiled, and not the millimetre one, but a full one. I wasn't used to seeing him like that; it melted my heart even more for my amazing guys.
"So what's this last test?" I ask cautiously, glancing back to Sean. I could tell he tried extremely hard to stay professional, but was quickly failing.
Smiling slightly, Sean replied, "It's your ultrasound to see how far along you are, and depending what it says, to see if we are having a son or a daughter. Would you like me to do it now?" he rushes through, wanting to find out this information. I love seeing the anticipation on both their faces now they are discussing our child. I notice that there is a bag in the corner that was not there before…
"What's in the bag?" I inquire Owen.
"It's a portable ultrasound machine; we can do this wherever you are comfortable Pookie," Sean answered.
"Anywhere?" I ask innocently, not believing it. "Anywhere you like," Owen agreed with a nod of his head.
"Could we do it at home, so that we can all be there?" I couldn't help but want everyone together to see our baby for the first time. Not to mention, I wanted to be comfortable so my guys didn't worry about me and the baby while figuring out this information.
"Of course! Shall we go now? I believe the boys should all be home. They finished up earlier than anticipated tonight," Sean replied, picking up the bag while Owen assisted me. Sean reached the door first opening it for Owen and myself. Once outside of the hospital, both Owen and Sean held my hands.
The drive home lasted forever! We all were impatient for the results; however, I seemed to be the worst. The tension in the car was palpable. As soon as the car pulled into the drive, the front door opened. North stood under the porch light with his arms folded.
"No note, no phone calls. Just a quick 'We're at the hospital, but don't worry message'? How do you expect us not to worry after that?" he bellowed. Hearing the tension in his voice made me wince, I didn't know they knew. And I never thought they would worry about me because of who I was with at the time.
"I'm sorry. I'm fine really, just a little tired. Let's go inside please?" However, I didn't make it inside because North wrapped me in a bear hug. It told us everything; it allowed him to know I was in one piece, as more me, he calmed me down.
"North, I'm taking Sang to my bedroom so she can lie down. Get everyone else to join us." Owen commanded, making me straighten. A look of concern flashed across North's face, but he knew better than to disobey an order. He turned on his heel and walked inside.
Owen led me into the bedroom, noticing the sheets still in crumpled from earlier. It seemed strange to see them in disarray like that. I could see that it annoyed him too. Poor Owen, my perfectionist. I couldn't help but smile at the thought. He pulled on them to straighten, as Sean positioned me where he wanted. We stared at each other waiting for the rest of them.
It took a moment, but eventually they were all there. With all my boys in the same space, I could easily see the concern on all their faces. Suddenly, they all began speaking at once. "Trouble what is it?" "Peanut? Are you okay?" "What's wrong Princess? What can I do for you?" I could hear the rest of them voicing concerns; however, I couldn't discern them anymore.
"Quiet, please." Owen's authority returned, and a hush fell quickly over the room. He began explaining what happened, ensuring to look at each of them. "Miss Sorenson wasn't feeling well this evening, so Doctor Green and I thought it appropriate to get her checked out. We have found some interesting information. However, she would like to share it with all of us present. Doctor Green, if you would please," he finished, looking back to me.
"Okay Pookie, this might be a bit cold," Sean whispered. Unfortunately, he was correct and I shivered as the gel hit my stomach. Although, once I got used to it, I realized I shivered for an entirely different reason. The anticipation was killing me. A baby grew inside of me; our family grew inside of me. I still couldn't comprehend it all. And I'd finally get to see him or her for the first time with everyone here! Sean moved a probe thing around on top of the gel. It felt odd and weird, but not entirely uncomfortable. But who knows, it could've been my hormones playing around with me. Next thing I knew, I felt hands on my feet. Looking up, I saw Nathan's and Silas' hands covering my toes gently. I gazed lovingly around the room stopping at each of them, grinning.
"Well boys," Doctor Green said, "I think this is the first time I have told quite so many people at once… but here it goes…" He turned the screen and pointed to a spot, making sure we could all see. "That little fluttering thing you can see there is your baby's heart beat!" Sean exclaimed. There was an audible gasp that went around the entire room. All the guys were frozen too shocked to say anything.
"Aggele mou, really?" Silas seemed to be the only one who could respond. If it had been another time, the looks of disbelief on all their faces would have set my off in a fit of giggling. However, since this situation was unique, like our family, I was nervous. Unconsciously, my finger reached my bottom lip.
"It would appear there is more news," Sean said. "I just found another heartbeat. Sang, my beautiful girl, we're having twins!" My mouth dropped when it fully registered what Sean said. However, a loud thump caught our attention. North had passed out from the news. Thankfully, it didn't take long for him to come around. Kota grabbed a glass of water from the bathroom and Luke, who grinned from ear to ear, couldn't help but poke at his little brother. "They're not even here yet, how are you going to be able to manage North?" he asked with a glint in his beautiful eyes.
A few minutes later, North sat next to me on the bed. "Sang Baby, babies really?" his eyes were heart melting and I loved that he was unable to speak in sentences.
"Yes North. Twins," I replied smirking at him. I continued saying, "Our babies," as I looked at the rest of my guys smiling. I knew this was true; that they truly were our babies. It did not matter which little swimmer managed to get the job done. I knew, deep down in my heart, that the children live and grow up in the most loving and wanted household.
