Chapter 3- Planning
"I have some very important news, sweetheart." Nancy intoned, after the excited Ned calmed down. She regretted spoiling his great mood, but she knew what she was about to say could not be put off any longer. Ned walked over to the chair and patted his knee. "Be seated." He gestured and Nancy giggled like a child. She sat upon his knee, and then her tone became serious. " I have something so important to tell you that it can't wait. You see, I'm- I'm pregnant." She finished, looking at the ashen look spread upon Ned's face. "You- pregnant- when- why?" he finished with a baffled expression that quickly turned to joy. "You! My baby is having a baby!"
He suddenly stood up from his spot, and twirled his wife around the room. Nancy laughed, then solemnly told him to put her down. "I know this isn't the best timing in the world." Ned started to laugh. "Why, you couldn't have possibly picked a better time, my dear. The reason for all the festivities is that I also have big news. I have been promoted." He paused, waiting for a reaction. Nancy's face lit up. "That means-" Ned finished her sentence. "That means we can move to a bigger place!" He bent down and looked at her stomach. "Not much progress, eh?" he joked, rubbing her belly tenderly. "You'll have the best daddy in the world!" he spoke these words to the child growing inside her. Nancy felt tears coming to her eyes. This was the best moment of her life.
Later that night, Nancy lay in bed. She thought of the last few hours. She and Ned had begun discussing when they would tell their parents, and also where they would choose to live. Nancy, of course, did not want to leave River Heights. And, Ned thought she should have her wish. After all, he had said, she was going to make him a daddy. So, happy and contented, Nancy fell asleep, not thinking she could wait until next week when she found out what she was having. As these thoughts drifted through her mind, her dreams settled her.
"Yes, dear, I'll meet you at the airport in a few hours." George spoke into her cell phone. She had been talking to Antoine, who was flying from Italy that day. She was so excited, and she couldn't wait to set the exact date of her wedding. And, she thought, fall would be the time Bess and Nancy were having their babies. Oh, how perfect!
For the next few hours, she busied herself by preparing the extra room in her apartment for her fiancé. He was going to find his own apartment within the week, and after they got married, would find a place of their own. After three hours, George drove herself to the airport. But, she remembered, Nancy and Bess had said they had wanted to come. So, she called them and they agreed to meet her at their favorite lunch place, Maggie's. She drove off the Interstate, and saw her friends talking to each other in the parking lot. She drove up beside them and honked the horn. They smiled and jumped inside, and headed toward the airport, talking all the way. Bess was picking out a design for the baby nursery, and Nancy's doctor's appointment was the next day. They parked in the parking lot, then headed past the gate to watch for his plane. George was numb with excitement for the arrival of Antoine.
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