Hey, guys! I'm really sorry for the late update, I've been really sick for the past week or so and am just now starting to get better, so I haven't been writing much. Thanks for all the great reviews on the last chapter! I think that one was one of my favorite chapters that I've ever written. I just love seeing Quinn and Beth interact, and I know you guys do, too! Anyway, here's another chapter for you, and I'll probably have another one up by next Friday or Saturday!

A few days after visiting Shelby and Beth, it was the day of Quinn's next doctor's appointment, the one where they'd find out if the baby was a boy or a girl. Both the young parents were extremely excited. On the day of the appointment, Sam was practically jumping all over their apartment with excitement.

"Sam, calm down," Quinn laughed, resting her hand on her stomach as she felt the baby kick. She slowly munched on her breakfast of yogurt and granola, watching as Sam tried to calm down but failed miserably.

"I don't think I can!" Sam chuckled. "I'm just so excited!"

Quinn laughed. "Well, we'll have to get going in just a few minutes. Let me finish my breakfast and then we'll head out, okay?"

Sam nodded. "Okay," he said, going to put on his shoes. Quinn didn't think she'd ever seen him more excited about anything, ever.

Quinn quickly finished her breakfast, slipping on her shoes and getting ready to go. She knew that they would have to leave right then or be late for their appointment, and that was the last thing she wanted to deal with.

As they arrived at the doctor's office, Sam was even more excited, if that was possible. Quinn's excitement was increasing by the minute as well, as she realized that they were actually going to find out if they were having a boy or a girl. They would be able to call the baby by an actual name soon, rather than just "baby," or "Peanut," as they had come to do over the past few months. Quinn had several ideas for names, but she hadn't mentioned them to Sam yet. She wanted to wait until they knew what they were having. Both Quinn and Sam had their hearts set on having a little girl, though they wouldn't be upset to have a son. They knew that no matter what they had, they would love it forever.

Only a few minutes after arriving and signing in, the nurse called Quinn's name, and she and Sam exchanged smiles as they got up and headed back to the exam room. Quinn hopped up onto the table while the nurse checked her vitals, which were all good. As soon as the nurse left, Quinn and Sam exchanged another glance.

"Just a few minutes now," Quinn smiled. Sam got up from his chair and came over to her, putting his hand on her stomach and rubbing gently.

"I'm so excited," he breathed, for what seemed like the millionth time that day. Quinn laughed softly.

"Yes, I'm aware," she teased.

"Oh, come on, I know you're excited too," he grinned, continuing to rub her belly and feeling the baby kick against his hand.

"I am," she grinned. "I'm very excited. We're actually going to find out if we're having a boy or a girl. We can think of names, and start painting the nursery, and start buying little baby clothes... it's going to be so much fun."

He chuckled. "I'm starting to think that you're more excited than I am, babe," he smiled teasingly.

She giggled. "Maybe I am," she said.

He chuckled, kissing her cheek as Dr. Marcelo came in.

"Hi, guys," she said with a smile, looking at Quinn's baby bump. "Wow, Quinn, you're getting big."

Quinn chuckled. "And feeling it every day," she said. "It's normal to feel like a balloon already, right? Cause I feel so huge all the time..."

The doctor laughed softly. "Well, yes. It's different with every pregnancy. I'm sure that with your first pregnancy, you weren't as bloated because you were young and athletic. If you're older during pregnancy, well, you're only twenty four, so that's not really old, but you were at a young age during your first pregnancy. I'm sure you're not quite as athletic now as you were at sixteen. So, being less athletic and being older with your second pregnancy is going to give you different symptoms and will probably make you feel a lot different than you did the first time around. So, yes, it's normal for you to feel bloated and big even when you really aren't yet."

Quinn nodded, understanding. "Okay. I was just curious."

"No problem. So, are you guys ready to see your baby again?" she asked.

Quinn and Sam nodded eagerly, Quinn laying back and pulling up her maternity blouse over her belly. The doctor set up the ultrasound machine, flipping off the lights and squirting the gel on Quinn's belly. Quinn shivered. She'd never get used to the cold shock. Dr. Marcelo lightly placed the sensor on Quinn's baby bump, both parents smiling brightly as their baby appeared on the screen. It actually looked more like a baby and less like an alien now.

"You two did want to find out the gender, right?" Dr. Marcelo asked. Quinn and Sam nodded eagerly.

"Yes, absolutely," Quinn replied.

"Well, let's see," the doctor moved the sensor around, trying to get a good view to determine. "You guys have a very photogenic baby, apparently. Perfect position for me to tell. Looks like you guys will be buying a lot of pink. It's a girl."

Quinn and Sam beamed. A daughter. A little princess to love and spoil. Both the blondes felt tears in their eyes as they looked at the picture of their baby girl.

"Wow," Quinn breathed, her voice cracking.

"Wow," Sam echoed. The doctor moved the sensor around again, bringing it so they could see the baby's face in profile.

"Kinda looks like she's got your lips," Quinn laughed, looking at Sam.

"Oh, great!" Sam groaned, looking at the picture. "Daddy's sorry about that, princess."

"Well, maybe they'll be cute on a baby girl," Quinn said hopefully.

"I think she'll look just like you," Sam said, looking at the screen with the picture of their baby still on it. "Won't you, little one? You'll look just like Mommy, huh?"

Quinn laughed softly. Sam leaned down and pecked her cheek. "I adore you both," he whispered. "My girls."

Dr. Marcelo laughed and moved to clean the gel off of Quinn's stomach and print out pictures for them.

"Okay, guys, starting next month, I want to see you once a month, just for checkups and an ultrasound every other month. So, about four more appointments and two more ultrasounds, if all goes well," the doctor explained.

Quinn and Sam both nodded. "Okay," Quinn said, pulling her shirt down and sitting up as she put the pictures in her purse.

"I'll see you next month then. You guys have fun with this upcoming part of pregnancy. It's a really fun time, I assure you."

Quinn and Sam both smiled, thanking her again. They didn't think they had ever been happier in their young lives. But there was only more happiness to come. Or was there?

Little bit of a cliffhanger, I know. Just thought I'd keep you guys on the edge. I hope to have another chapter up in the next couple days. Don't forget to review, guys!