Chapter 4

Later that night...

Jackson was already in bed, and April was just finishing up getting ready. When she was done, she turned out the light, and started walking over to the bed.

He got out of bed, then went over and helped her get in, before going around and getting back in himself.

"Jackson, I've been thinking. Now that we know for sure that we're having a girl, we should probably start discussing names, don't you think?"

"You're right, April. After all, we only have 4 more months to go until our little princess is due to arrive." He laid his hand on her belly, and kissed it.

"I know, we could each suggest any names that we like, and then just weed it down from there. You can go first."

"All right, I actually have two girls names that I really like. The first one is Alyssa Danielle, and the second one is Chelsea Lynn. What about you?"

"Well, I have two girls names in mind, too. The first one is Kaitlyn Elizabeth, and the second one is Kaleigh Nicole."

Just then, April had an idea. "Okay then, now that we have all our choices out in the open, why don't we each pick our favorite name out of the two we picked, and then we'll make the final decision."

"Sounds good to me. Okay, if I had to pick one, I think I would probably have to go with Kaitlyn Elizabeth. Which one of yours would you pick?"

"If I absolutely had to pick just one, I think I'd go for Alyssa Danielle."

"Okay, so now we have it narrowed down to two. There's just one little problem."

"What is it?" she asked

"The problem is...I like both of those names."

"I see what you mean. I like them both, too."

No sooner had she said that, though, when she had an idea.

"I think I just figured out a way to solve this problem. How about we don't actually pick one now?"

"How is that a solution, though?"

"Just listen, and I'll tell you. We don't pick one now. We'll just wait until she gets here, see what she looks like, and then decide which one fits her best."

"Sounds like a plan to me. So for now, it's looking like her name will be either Kaitlyn Elizabeth" Jackson said, his hand still on April's belly.

"Or Alyssa Danielle." April finished, laying one of her hands on her belly, as well.

Right then, almost as if the baby were approving of her two possible names, she kicked...hard.

They both looked at each other and smiled, tears in their eyes, as they leaned in for a kiss.

In just four short months, they would have a daughter, and they honestly couldn't wait.

Exactly 2 months later...December 3rd, 2012

It was hard for either April or Jackson to believe, but in no time at all another two months had passed, and she was now 7 months pregnant.

They had just gotten back from their latest check up, and thankfully, everything still looked good for both herself and their daughter.

Jackson had gone up to take a shower, so while she waited to return, she decided to sit (yeah, right) on the couch and read.

This, of course, was no easy task, considering her current size at this time.

About 30 minutes later, he walked back downstairs, looking absolutely gorgeous in socks, sweatpants, and a form fitting tank top that really showed off his amazingly chiseled chest and abs.

She looked up as he came in. How could she not, with him looking like that?

"Hey, Jackson."

"Hey, April." He leaned over and kissed her, before leaning over and kissing her belly, as well.

"Hey, baby girl. Daddy loves you." He stood back up, but just as he did, he saw her hunch over a little bit, and lay a hand on her belly.

"April, are you okay?" He sounded worried, and rubbed her back a little.

"Yeah, I'm fine. It's just the baby. She's been kicking a lot more, not to mention harder lately. Here, feel this."

She placed his hand on her belly. Sure enough, a couple seconds later, their daughter kicked again. A huge smile spread across his face, as he looked back up at her.

"Wow, that's incredible. I can't believe there's actually someone in there."

"I know. It's pretty wonderful, and to think, in two short months, we'll actually be able to hold her and cuddle her all we want."

"I know. I can't wait!"

They moved in close and shared another kiss, before leaning back and just relaxing in each others arms. Did they want these last two months to fly by? Yes, but on the other hand, they also wanted to be able to really enjoy, too. After all, once they ended, they knew that their life as they now knew it would never be the same again...ever.

Up next...the birth*