Three months had passed, and it was time for the gender reveal. Shaundi was four months pregnant, and they were anxious to just have this baby and get it over with. Shaundi, Pierce, Gat and Aiden waited for Derek and Felicity in the waiting room of the hospital. Pierce and Gat had insited on coming along because they wanted to 'remember the special moment', which Shaundi then disappointed them by saying they were definitely giving the baby to the Jones family, which they still didn't believe. As they arrived, Shaundi was called in. She flicked back her dreads and held Aiden's hand as they were joined by a gushing Derek and Felicity.
Shaundi lay on the bed, squeezing Aiden's hand nervously. Aiden could see the excited couple out of the corner of his eye. They sure were very happy about this. They put the gel on Shaundi's tummy, which she giggled at, making Aiden smile. He watched the screen as they showed them all the four month fetus. The lady guided them through the process, and announced "It's a girl". Aiden felt his heart smash for some reason. He could have had a daughter. Shaundi began to tear up, but quickly wiped her eyes as the couple behind started cheering and jumping around with joy. The ultrasound technition printed out the scan photos and handed them to Shaundi, who shook her head and passed them to the other couple. Aiden noticed her grip tighten as Felicity tried to take them hungrily. She quickly loosened her grip and let her have them.
Felicity and Derek left immediately, gloating about their new child being a girl. Pierce and Gat stood up as a shaking Shaundi and an upset Aiden walked out of the room. Gat noticed, but it was a conversation for later with Aiden. "Well?" Pierce questioned. "It's a girl" Shaundi said, her voice quivering. Aiden looked to Gat, who shot him a reassuring smile. Aiden nodded to him, taking Shaundi by the waist and leading her outside. "Can we all go to the beach?" she asked. Aiden knew it would cheer her up, so of course he said yes. He informed Gat and Pierce, who also agreed to go. They said they would buy some swim gear once they were there.
Aiden brought his girlfriend into the swimming store, where he bought her a maternity swimsuit and himself a pair of swimming shorts. They got changed in the Marina shopping mall's bathrooms and made their way downstairs holding hands. Pierce and Shaundi decided to head into the water to splash around for a while. Gat saw the perfect opportunity to talk to his friend. "So how you feeling about this whole adoption thing?" he questioned. Aiden stayed silent for a moment, before he replied. "Honestly I don't like it" he admitted. Gat nodded "I can tell". There was a silence. The sun was beginning to set, and Aiden stared into the orange horizon before his gaze fell on a small child being taught to swim by her father. She was kicking her tiny legs, and giggling as her father joked and talked baby talk to her. He found himself then looking at Shaundi.
She was the most beautiful woman on the planet. Her hazel eyes were perfect and her mascara really brought them out. Her dreads, which really suited her slim face. Her dress sense, so sexy yet casual. His eyes fell down to her forming bump. Perfectly round, yet still quite small. He thought about the life forming inside her. How it was half him, and half her. He looked at Gat "I don't like it one bit. Shaundi isn't ready for this shit, though. I'll be 24 next month..I'm cool. She's only 20". Gat nodded "I think she wants it just like you do, though". Aiden sighed "It's too late now to keep her. The Jones family have wanted a baby for a long time..it's their time to shine. Not ours". Gat agreed with him with a "I guess you're right". He continued to watch his girlfriend dance around in the water. She seemed so innocent if you didn't know her. She was such a child at heart, and he knew she would have to change if she had a baby. So he stayed quiet about it.
On their way back to his apartment, Shaundi lay her head on his shoulders. Aiden glanced down at her through his sunglasses and smirked. He watched both the road and the orange and pink sky. It reminded him of when he figured out he liked her. "Shaundi?" he called automatically. She moved her head slightly so she was looking up at him. She didn't respond, but he knew he should press on. "I love you" he said quietly, kissing her head. She giggled, nuzzing his arm with her nose before leaning her head back on his shoulder. "and I love you, Mr Gonzalez".