I've been receiving quite the positive reaction to 'Lin's Secret'. I'll post as much as I can! Thanks for reading!

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Pema was quiet the next morning. She did her normal duties barely saying anything. Breakfast was unnaturally quiet. Tenzin glanced about the table, "Korra still hasn't returned yet. She's out of control!" His scowl grew even bigger when he realized Bumi didn't return from the night before either.

A few minutes later Korra walks in through the front door, wobbling slightly. "H-Hello everybody!" she hiccupped. Tenzin stood up, "You spent the night drinking! You're the Avatar for spirits' sakes!"

Korra waved a hand dismissively at Tenzin, "I wasn't drinking that much! Plus I was at the palace last night." The United Forces were to stay in Republic City for at least 2 years until things were in the right order. The council had chartered a palace for the high ranking officers to stay in, but Bumi decided not to stay there. "I rather stay with my family on the island I grew up on then some stuffy palace!" he said.

Mako was next to speak, "And why were you there anyways?" Korra waddled over to him and put a hand on his cheek, "T-To spend some quality time with my sweet prince, city boy!" She ignored Tenzin and Mako's simultaneous glares and stumbled towards the stairs. "I-I'm gonna crash for a bit. See you later, and meat and potatoes!" she slurred.

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Since today was a Saturday, Tenzin was off work. Pema took this opportunity to get off of the island. She waved to Tenzin and the kids, "Be good while I'm gone!" After she arrived at Republic City, she walked towards Lin's apartment. Since Bumi had stumbled in and fallen asleep on the couch back on the island, there wasn't a risk for interruption.

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Lin stood on the scale in her bathroom, eyes shut. She opened them slowly to look at the reading and groaned, "Ugh, I'm turning into Precious!" A knock on the door snapped her out of her thoughts. "It must be Bumi." She put on a t-shirt and shorts and opened the door. She sees Pema standing there holding a bag that looked heavy.

Pema smiled warmly, "Good morning Lin! How are you?" Lin nodded, wary of Pema's out of character friendliness. Lin moved away from the door frame and allowed Pema in. "Do you want coffee or tea?" Lin asked. "Tea." Pema said. After a few minutes, they were settled sitting opposite each other in the living room.

"So," Pema started, "I've been noticing some things that have been going on." Lin raised an eyebrow, trying to contain her shock. She had been starting to grow, but her oversized t-shirt helps cover her growing belly. Lin coughed slightly, "What are you talking about?" Pema smiled softly and leaned forward, "I know you're pregnant, Lin."

Lin put on her characteristic annoyed expression, "Are you crazy? I'm definitely not pregnant! I'm 50 for spirits' sake!" Pema stood up and started to walk towards Lin. She put a hand on Lin's belly. The bulge was starting to become prominent. Lin backed away quickly. "I'm just gaining some weight! I haven't worked in months!" Pema said indignantly, "Then what about your food cravings? You ate a banana spilt with pickles and bacon!"

Lin sat down, "I can't help if I'm hungry." Pema sat down as well, "Lin's, I have been pregnant four times. You're showing all the signs I did when I found out I was pregnant as well." She spoke softly this time, "And Bumi is the father, right?"

Lin started to say a retort, but Pema put a finger up to hush Lin, "Have you been to a doctor yet? You need to start prenatal care." Lin shook her head, "No, people would see me there and I don't want anyone to know!"

Pema reached into her bag and took out a few pill bottles, "These pills are Vitamin C and D. These will be your best friends." Lin took the bottles hesitantly and Pema ran to get the phone, "What are you doing?" Lin asked curiously. Pema looked up, "I'm making an appointment with my obstetrician; he's a very good doctor!"

Lin sat back, shocked, "B-but why are you doing this for me? You stole Tenzin from me and I tried to throw you in jail!" Pema put the phone to her shoulder and spoke quietly to Lin, "That happened 15 years ago, what matters now is taking care of our newest addition to the family!"

Lin smirked, "You're way to bubbly for my tastes." Bumi walked in a few minutes later, "Hey sugar dumplings! I bought you some-WHOA!" Bumi didn't expect to see his sister-in-law in the same place as her husband's ex-girlfriend, especially since Lin's pregnant. Bumi made eye contact with Lin, who bluntly stated, "The gig's up. She knows you knocked me up."

Bumi shoulders dropped, "P-Please don't tell Tenzin yet! He'll go ballistic!" Pema walked up to Bumi, "Don't worry, I'll keep quiet. I just couldn't keep my curiosity in check." She turned back to Lin, "Do you have any idea how far along you are?" Lin's heart dropped, she couldn't figure how long. She had slept with Bumi about a week after the war, and she found out she was pregnant about nearly two months after that. She furrowed her eyebrows in concentration and didn't speak for a few moments, "I think I'm about three months."

Pema smiled, "Then I guess we'll have a new addition just in time for Christmas!" Lin grimaced; she wasn't too keen on holidays. During her time as police chief, holidays meant long hours and even more violence than usual. Bumi yelled, "Woo hoo! Christmas baby!" Lin shook her head, "I'm afraid to see what kind of father he'll be."

Pema gestured for Lin and Bumi to come closer to her and when they did, she whispered, "Tenzin's been paranoid about what's going on between you too. Ever since Bumi came back home, Tenzin's been moody and irritable." She looks to Bumi, "I think he's worried that you're trying to take advantage of Lin because she and Tenzin are no longer together."

Bumi scratched behind his head, grumbling, "Tenny-wenny and his stupid conspiracies! It's been 15 stinkin' years! If I was going to take advantage of her, I would've done it right when they broke up!" Lin narrowed her eyes at Bumi, "Really?" she said slowly and calmly. Bumi backed up and laughed, "Oh no no no! I'm just laying out the facts!"

Pema walked towards the door, "Your obstetrician appointment is on Monday morning," she let herself out, "bye!"

Lin closed the door behind her and looked at Bumi, who was juggling some apples he got from the counter. "I hope you're ready for this," she said quietly. He was balancing himself on one foot, still juggling. "Ready for what?" he asked. Lin stomped the ground and launched Bumi into the air and he landed on the couch. "The baby!" she yelled.

Bumi smiled and walked up to her. He kissed her on the cheek. "I know I can be an idiot sometimes, but I'll do whatever I can to be the best father I can be!" He grinned and pointed a finger at himself, "I mean, look at who my parents are!"

Lin smiled; her memories of Aang and Katara are still fresh in her mind. She took Bumi's hand and put it on her belly.

"I hope our baby will be just like Aang and Katara," she whispered.

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