Fred and Daphne's Family

Chapter 3:

Five months after the Jones family found out that they're expecting a baby, Fred and Daphne woke up one Saturday morning with pure excitement. Because the Mystery Incorporated office isn't open on weekends, Daphne had scheduled this month's obstetrician appointment for today. But this wasn't any regular pregnancy check-up, this was the appointment where Fred and Daphne would find out if they were expecting a boy or a girl.

"Are you nervous, Daph?" asked Fred as they ate breakfast.

"No, I'm just excited! I'll love our baby no matter if it's a 'he' or a 'she'", giddily replied Daphne.

"You're going to be a great mother, honey", Fred said sweetly.

"Aw, thank you," giggled Daphne as she blushed. "You're going to be an amazing father."

"We should probably start getting ready for the appointment now," said Fred with a smile.

Fred took a shower, followed by Daphne. Because Daphne was five months along and now starting to show, Fred gladly helped her into her maternity sweater and yoga pants. Fred then slipped on a pair of jeans and a sweatshirt, and the two hopped into Daphne's minivan and were off to the obstetrician.

The two arrived right on time, at 10:00 in the morning. After five minutes of waiting in the waiting room, Fred and Daphne heard a nurse practitioner say, "Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Dr. Anderson will see you now."

Fred and Daphne were lead into Dr. Margaret Anderson's office, which was filled with diagrams of fetuses and pregnancy progress charts.

"Hi, Daphne!" entered Dr. Anderson. "How are you feeling?"

"Hi, Dr. Anderson! I'm feeling pretty good. This is my husband, Fred," replied Daphne, introducing Fred.

"Nice to meet you, Fred! I'm Dr. Anderson, and I'll be delivering your baby this June," said Dr. Anderson

"It's a pleasure to meet you!" Fred said as he shook hands with Dr. Anderson.

"Well, Daphne. Let's get you ready for the ultrasound!" said Dr. Anderson.

Daphne rolled up her sweater and slightly pulled down her yoga pants so that Dr. Anderson could rub the cool ultrasound gel on Daphne's stomach. She couldn't help but giggle at how cold it was.

"Does everything look good, Dr. Anderson?" asked Daphne.

"Oh yes, honey! Everything looks perfectly healthy. I can tell you've been eating all of the right foods!" replied the doctor. "Now, are you two interested in finding out the sex of your baby?"

"Yes, please!" Fred and Daphne said simultaneously.

"Well, I'm happy to announce that you two are expecting a beautiful baby girl," said Dr. Anderson with a smile.

"Oh, that's wonderful to hear!" said Daphne. "Freddie, we're going to have a daughter!"

Fred was beginning to tear up when he said, "I just can't believe it." He then proceeded to kiss Daphne on the cheek.

"Well, you two are free to go. I'll see you next month, Daphne! Congratulations!" said Dr. Anderson.

"Thank you, doctor!" said Fred and Daphne.

From the time they were drove home until they laid in bed that night, Fred and Daphne struggled to find a name for their baby girl. Then, like magic, Fred shot up in bed and said the simple word, "Cassidy."

"Oh Freddie, I love it! We can call her 'Cassie' for short! Oh, I just know Cassidy Williams will love it!" squealed Daphne with joy.

"Not as much as I love you!" said Fred as he passionately kissed his wife. "Daph, you've given me a second chance to have a family. I know now that in this post-Nibiru world that my parents are good people, but I just can't help but feel like I had a horrible childhood. I promise that Cassie and our other children will have the best parents that they could ever wish for. We created Cassie with love, and we won't stop loving her."

Daphne kissed Fred, pulled away and said, "I love you."