'I want to know Rufus.' Insisted Lily Humphrey, sitting on top of the examining table, her hands resting on her swollen stomach.
'Well, I don't.' argued Rufus, standing by her side. Their doctor stood awkwardly by the fetal monitor, quietly contemplating the possibility of leaving the room.
'Honestly Rufus, we are leaving for the Hamptons in half an hour. We do not have time for this! Dr. Harris, we would like to know the sex of the baby.'
'That's great.' Awkwardly squeaked out the doctor, more than ready to do her job. 'Now lie back and-'
'No, we wouldn't. Can you just do a quick check-up?' interrupted Rufus, who was met with a glare from his wife.
'Rufus, I am going to push your child out of my body in three months, so I think I have a larger say in this. We're spending the next month in South Hampton with the kids, and I would really like to know what gender my child is so my daughter, who's only home for two weeks due to Spring Break, and I can go shopping for our child. And no, I will not make him or her wear yellow because have you ever seen a boy wearing yellow? And furthermore –'
'Ok!' burst out Rufus, utterly exhausted by her speech. 'Anything to get you to shut up.' Lily laughed, squeezing his hand with gratitude.
'Wonderful.' Sighed Dr. Harris with relief. 'Now lift your shirt and lie back, this might be a little cold.' Lily followed the young doctor's instructions, but she never let go of her husband's hand.
'Ok, let's see what we have here…' Lily and Rufus stared at the monitor, never growing tired of looking at their child. 'Congratulations, it's a girl.' Lily's eyes instantly filled with tears. 'I'll give you two a moment.' Lucinda Harris left the room, leaving a stunned Lily and Rufus to really react.
'A girl.' Rufus whispered, still completely and utterly shocked.
'Yeah.' Exhaled Lily, nodding repeatedly. 'We're having a girl.'
'Wow.'