"Are you feeling any better, Hun?" Spencer asked, when he saw Teddy walk out back where he was watching the two kids play.
Teddy sat down on his lap and wrapped her arms around his neck. "I want to talk to you about something."
"Are you okay? What's wrong?"
"Nothing's wrong." She assured him. "I just have to talk to you about something."
"You know watching these two play together makes me think how great it would be if we got dog."
"How about another baby instead?"
Spencer quickly looked at Teddy. "Wait, what?"
"Heh..." Teddy cupped her hand around Spencer's ear and whispered into it. "I'm pregnant."
Spencer looked at Teddy again with a confuse look on his face. "You're pregnant?"
Teddy nodded and began to smile. "We're having a baby together."
Spencer smiled and gave Teddy a hug and kiss. "This is amazing news. I love you."
"You're happy? Because I know this wasn't planned and all."
"Of course I am. We're having a child together. A child who will be half you and half me."
Teddy smiled. "But we need to make sure the other two don't feel any less loved."
"Of course."
"I love you." Teddy gave Spencer a kiss. "So much." She kissed him again. "So so much."
"So is it a no on the puppy because I already told them we could get one... Possibly two."
Teddy opened her mouth, like she couldn't believe he would say that. "Spencer! Why would you tell them that without even talking to me about it?"
He chuckled. "So is it a no on the puppy?"
"Heh... Yes we can get a puppy, but you're training it and picking up after it. Deal?"
"Yes, darling." Spencer laughed. "Ethan, Sienna, mommy said yes to the puppy."
"Yay!" They both exclaimed.
"Okay, which one do you both like?" Spencer asked, as he held both kids so they could see the animals in the cages at the animal shelter.
"Aw, Spence. Come here." Teddy said. "Look at this little cutie."
"What kind of dog is that?" He asked.
"Uh... A Yorki Poo?"
"Actually..." A shelter worker walked up to the family of four. "The dogs in this cage are all teacups."
"What does that mean?" Spencer asked.
"This is their full size." She said. "They won't grow anymore than this."
"Aw, this Pomeranian is even cuter." Teddy smiled. "Are teacups good with kids?"
"Yes, but your children look very young and may think it's a toy because of it's size. I don't normally recommend them to families with young children. But if you have any questions or maybe want to hold one, just come ask."
Teddy nodded. "Okay. Thanks."
Teddy and Spencer walked to another cage, with their children, to look at other puppies.
"Hun, how about this Boston Terrier?"
"He's cute." She smiled. "Not as cute as those tea cups, but..."
Spencer laughed. "You're cute."
Teddy asked if the worker could take the Boston Terrier out of the cage so they could get a feel if he would be the right pet for them. The woman placed the puppy in Spencer's arms.
"What would we name him?" Teddy asked.
"Buster."
"No." Sienna said. "I don't like Buster."
"Yeah, daddy." Ethan agreed.
"Uh, how about Tyson?" Teddy suggested. "I like Tyson."
"Yeah, I like Tyson." Spencer said.
"Ethan, Sienna, do you like Tyson for the puppy's name?" She asked. They nodded as they pet the dog. "Spence, are we getting him?"
"I think we are."
"Just remember he's your responsibility for training and picking up after him."
"Hun, I know. I take care of the puppy while you take care of our bun in your oven." Spencer grinned. "I still can't get over you're pregnant."
"Me either." Teddy smiled.
"Why is the puppy in the cage?" Ethan asked. "Is he in trouble?"
"No. Daddy and I just don't want him to pee around the house while we're not watching him." Teddy explained.
"Oh!"
"Come on. It's time to get ready for bed." Teddy reached out for his hand and the two of them walked up the stairs.
"Where's daddy?"
"He's helping Sienna get ready for bed." She said.
"Why?"
"Because we... wanted to mix it up tonight."
Teddy walked Ethan into the bathroom and helped him brush his teeth. She had him use the toilet and the two of them then headed into his room. Teddy had him put on pull ups, since he still occasionally pee the bed, and then helped him into his race car pajamas.
"There, you are nice and snug."
"Will you read me a story?"
"Of course. What is bedtime without a story?" Teddy exclaimed. She grabbed a book from his bookshelf and sat back down on the edge of his bed. "Has daddy read this book to you lately?" He shook his head. "Good."
After finishing the story, Teddy turned his night light on and headed out. She went down the stairs, where she met Spencer a few short minutes later. Spencer sat down beside Teddy, and got under the blanket she had on top of her.
"How'd it go?" She asked.
"She's very energetic." Spencer said. "Talkative. I never realized it before."
Teddy chuckled. "She get's that from me, you know."
"Oh, I definitely know that."
Teddy looked at Tyson in his cage. "I think you should take him out back."
"I will. But let me enjoy alone time with my wife." Spencer kissed her on her cheek. "I just couldn't imagine not having you."
"I know." She murmured. "When should we tell the kids?"
"About the baby?" Spencer questioned. Teddy nodded. "How far are you?"
"I don't know." She let out a breath of air. "I need to make an appointment. But definitely when I'm out of my first trimester, just in case I miscarry."
"You won't miscarry, Teddy."
"I know, but just in case. I don't want to tell everyone I'm pregnant and then later on say I lost the baby." Spencer breathed out and kissed Teddy on her temple. "Will you come with me to my first appointment when I make it?"
"Of course. Wouldn't miss it."