A/N: A big thanks to everyone who's read and or reviewed this story so far…This chapter is going to be an "adult" kind of chapter, therefore the "clean" version will be posted at and the "other" version is going to be over at I-C. Please keep the reviews coming; they inspire me to write more. Thanks!!!!
The next few weeks passed quickly for the newlyweds, Henry working feverishly to help the accounting department finish up the audits and tax forms for the April 15th deadline, and Betty rushing around Daniel's office trying to get layouts together and pictures organized for the big Spring Issue. Betty's waistline had expanded quite rapidly since they'd found out they were expecting twins and suddenly Betty found herself not only busy, but the most popular person in the office. Photographers, models, and talent agents were pausing near her desk often, asking how she was feeling and even wanting to touch her stomach. Betty let her stomach get rubbed and fondled by everyone in sight. Even Amanda was getting into the act, bringing back designers to feel Betty's midsection.
A few nights later, Betty and Henry were lying together in bed, Betty's head propped against the headboard watching TV with Henry nestled next to her. As the screen flashed to a commercial, Betty felt her stomach move. Her eyes widened in amazement as she nudged Henry.
"Henry!" Betty squealed. Henry sat up in alarm.
"What is it? Are you all right?" Henry asked. Betty nodded. She took Henry's hand in hers and placed it against her abdomen. They sat together like that for a few minutes until they both felt the unmistakable kick of one of their children. Henry looked at Betty, a smile forming on his face.
"Is that…"
"One of the babies? Yep, unless I'm getting ready to recreate the scene from Alien." Betty laughed. Henry's hand moved protectively over her stomach. He took off his glasses and moved his hand back and forth over her stomach in slow circles. Henry looked at her lovingly.
"You've made me a very happy man Mrs. Grubstick." Henry said softly.
"Well, you're not so bad yourself Mr. Grubstick." Betty replied. She turned herself towards him and wrapped her arms around his neck. As they kissed deeply, Henry gently pulled away from her.
"Honey, I don't want to hurt you." Henry said. He kissed the tip of her nose and moved to his side of the bed. Betty sighed and went back to the TV, her mind on tomorrow. She was going to call the doctor and find out about this.
Later on the next morning, Betty waited until Daniel was in a meeting and Amanda wasn't lurking around anywhere near her desk, then she placed a phone call to Dr. Stone's office. Her receptionist answered and placed her on hold. Betty waited for a few minutes, tapping her pen against her desk when Dr. Stone finally got on the line.
"This is Dr. Stone." Laura replied.
"Dr. Stone, this is Betty Suar….Grubstick. I really need to ask you about something." Betty said quickly.
"Betty, is there anything wrong?" Laura asked.
"No, I'm feeling fine and the babies are doing good. It's just that well…. can Henry and I still, um…you know?" Betty stammered. Laura smiled on her end of the phone.
"Yes Betty. You're not quite far enough along for any kind of intercourse to induce your labor, but as long as there's not any unusually hard lovemaking, you and the babies will be just fine." Laura said.
"Thank you Doctor. I feel so much better now." Betty said as she hung up the phone. She smiled widely in the empty office. Henry was going to enjoy tonight, she thought as she made plans for two after work.
Henry arrived at their apartment after 7, completely exhausted. He had been running around all day, checking and verifying Wilhelmina's latest expense report. All he wanted to do was get out of his suit and collapse. He opened the apartment door and quickly dropped his briefcase. He pulled off his sweater vest and looked around his apartment. Betty had called and told him she'd left work early and he'd tried to hurry after her, but a few missing receipts and a very uncooperative Wilhelmina kept him at the office much longer than he'd planned. As he balled up the sweater, he noticed that the apartment was completely dark, save for the candles placed around their living room. Henry looked around the living room slowly as he walked towards the bedroom.
"Betty, are you here? Would you like me to fix something for dinner or do you just want me to pick up something…to…go…" Henry stopped as he stood in the doorway, staring into their bedroom.
Betty stood in the center of their bedroom, smiling seductively at Henry, dressed only in one of his button-down shirts. Her hair was down, flowing past her shoulders as she smiled at him. Her stomach protruded out from underneath the tails of his shirt, riding the material dangerously high up her legs. Henry tried to swallow, but his mouth was dry. Betty had lit candles all around the bedroom, casting a soft glow around the room. She moved to the edge of the bed and stood there.
"I'm not really hungry right now." Betty said, "I called Laura to make sure this was OK. She said it's fine for us to make love. If you want to that is?" Betty said coyly. Henry undid the knot on his tie and threw it aside. He walked towards Betty, never taking his eyes from hers. When he finally stood in front of her, his hands found the hem of the shirt she had on. Henry ran his hands under the shirt, caressing her stomach with his large, warm hands. Betty shivered.
"Are you sure this is OK?" Henry asked, "I don't know what I would do if I hurt you or the babies…" Henry said. Betty placed a finger against his lips.
"Laura said it would be safe, and the babies will be just fine." Betty said. She pulled Henry's face down to hers as she kissed him soundly. Henry wrapped his arms around her as they kissed. Betty moaned against his lips as he deepened the kiss, his tongue seeking hers. Henry braced her against him as he lowered them both to the mattress. Henry felt Betty's fingers undoing the buttons of his shirt as he pressed kisses against her neck. Betty pulled his shirt from underneath his pants and pushed it off his shoulders as his hands pinned her arms to the bed. He kissed and nibbled at the soft skin of her neck until she wiggled underneath him.
"Henry, you've got too many clothes on." Betty whispered. Henry smiled down at her.
"I'm going to take care of that right now." Henry said. He stood up at the foot of the bed. Betty watched as he shrugged off his pants and boxers. Betty raised her eyebrows as she looked at his naked body. Henry slid back up to her as his fingers worked at the thin dress shirt she was wearing.
"Your turn." Henry said. He slowly worked the buttons free on the shirt and pulled it from her. His breath caught in his throat as he looked at her. Betty had always been desirable, but pregnancy had given her a more curvy, rounded body. Betty moved to place her hands over her stomach when Henry stopped her. He dipped his head down and trailed light kisses over her rounded stomach. He licked at her belly button, drawing a sigh from her. He couldn't get enough of her; her pregnant, glowing body. He ached for her. Henry had denied them this out of caring for Betty, but he could feel how aroused for him she was. He smiled up at her as he nudged her thighs apart.
"I think I'm too heavy for you honey. How should we do this?" Henry said softly. Betty smiled at him as she rolled over on top of him.
"We'll just improvise." Betty said as she pushed Henry against the pillows.
TBC………………………….
