Ch 7

River leaned against the toilet, her breathing heavy as she tried not to look as miserable as she felt. Bits of sick had gotten into her curls and she closed her eyes, fighting back her emotions. The telepathic hum of the TARDIS flooded the room in attempt to make her feel at least a little bit better. She did feel a bit comforted by the TARDIS, her trembling body finally relaxing. The hum stayed in the room, low and comforting, but there was a new and familiar feeling that touched her mind. A warm spot, barely noticeable at first. As the warm spot became more noticeable, she tried to ignore it. She felt like she didn't deserve the special connection after all the horrible things she had thought and said. After a while, her curiosity began to get the better of her.

Mum? Mum, I heard you talking to Freya and I was wonder when it would be my turn. Sorry for being impatient, but I couldn't wait.

She bit back tears, her heart melting as she heard her baby. Of course you can have your turn now, my love. I'm sorry you had to wait so long.

It's okay. I know how to be patient. The voice sounded happy and even excited to be talking to her. Why did Freya stop talking to me? I said sorry when I accidentally kicked her. Freya's...she's sleeping. River didn't know how else to explain it, the happy and excited tone pulling at her heart. She won't wake up until after you two are born.

Oh. I didn't know that she could sleep for that long. She always likes to play a lot. How long will that be?

I don't know for sure, but won't be for another few weeks. I know you may feel a little lonely now, but you can talk to me and Daddy now. You're Daddy's very eager to meet you.

I can't wait to meet him too! I like when he rubs your belly and then I can feel his hand. Sometimes me and Freya would talk about what you guys would look like.

She smiled weakly, smoothing the material of her dress down against her belly. You'll find out soon enough, sweetheart. Would you like to talk to your Dad now?

two seemed a little upset earlier. I couldn't really hear you though 'cus' I was half asleep. Are you okay?

She breathed a sigh of relief, thankful that the baby hadn't heard all the horrible things she had said earlier. Everything's fine now. I'm alright, but I think we should find your Dad and make sure he's alright too. She finally gathered the strength to push herself up off the floor.

I heard you being sick into the toilet but maybe that was just something you ate. I'm glad you're okay. Why would dad be upset. Did he eat the nasty food too?

Well...something like that. She walked down the hallway, looking around for her husband. "Doctor?" She called softly.

There was a distant zap from the electrical current of a wire and than an "Ow!" from the Doctor. "Doctor?" She called a bit louder this time, hurrying to the source of the noise, finally finding him. "Are you alright?" She asked, a bit of worry etched across her face.

He was under the console. He was cradling his chard finger in his hand and cursing under his breath. "Yes I'm fine." He examined the burn. "I just burned myself"

"Here, let me see." She stepped forward, taking his hand to examine his finger, being very gentle with him. He winced, but didn't argue, letting her see his hand. "I was trying to reprogram the rooms so the nursery would always be next to our room."

She smiled softly, "That's a very good idea, but I think the TARDIS can take care of that for us on her own." She examined his finger, "We should probably get you some ice, but you should be fine in a bit."

"I know" He looked up at her. "Feeling better?" He asked, noting that she wasn't as pale as she was when he left.

She nodded, "I had a little talk with...someone." She placed a hand on her belly, smiling as she felt eager little kicks.

His face lit up. "Really? I... They didn't hear us, did they?"

"No, they didn't hear." Her smile grew as she watched his face light up, "But we did talk about you."

"Er.. what did you say?" He was well aware that sooner or later that she and the kids would be teaming up against him.

"I told them that you're a nasty, mean old man who hates children." She teased.

"Am not!" He protested, playing right along.

She laughed, "Well don't tell me, tell them!" She moved closer to him, taking his hands and bringing them to rest on either side of her stomach.

He smiled, leaning his head in close. "Whatever your mother told you, I am not a mean old man who hates children. Well, I am old, but I love children. I love you" He placed a kiss on her belly.

River smiled, watching him. "You know, they love it when you do that." She murmured as he kissed her belly. "They can feel you then."

"Hmm." He rubbed small circles on the spot he kissed, feeling the small kick of the baby. He giggled at the sensation.

She laughed again before leaning down to kiss him. "They love you, and they're very excited to meet you."

"I'm excited too!" He said to her stomach. He smiled up at her. She looked much happier than before.

She felt much happier now, the happy glow about her returning. "I'd really like to find out if this other baby is a boy or a girl. Then we could come up with another name."

"I'd like that too." He agreed. "But I don't know if we'd be able to see. They're pretty hidden behind Freya but we could give it a shot."

She nodded eagerly, "I'd really like to try."

"Alright then. Let's try." He took her hand, mindful of his finger and began back up the stairs. She walked up ahead of him, tugging him along, very eager to see their other baby. He followed behind her. The med bay was just how they left it, so the ultrasound was already there. He reached for the gel and lifted River's shirt. She bit her lip, watching him carefully as he prepped the ultrasound. He moved the probe around her belly. "I can't get a good angle" He grumbled.

She frowned, a bit of her happiness fading, "Are you sure?" She asked softly.

"No. Wait. Hang on..." His eyebrows furrowed in concentration. "Can you ask them to turn around?" She nodded, quickly concentrating on asking the baby to turn. He smiled. "There we go! It's another girl!" He told her.

Her eyes lit up, beaming down at him, "Oh, another girl! We have to think of a name for her!"

"What do you think? I chose Freya's name so it's only fair you get to chose hers'."

She thought about it for a moment, "What if we named her after my mother?" She asked. She and Amy had promised each other to name their children after each other and Amy had already held up her side of the deal.

He thought a moment, "That's a wonderful idea. Amelia Song."

"Amelia Song and Freya Song." She beamed looking down at her belly, "Hello girls..."

"I can't believe we have to wait a whole other month for these two."

She nodded, "I know, but hopefully that month will go by quickly. Now we really need to go shopping since we need twice the amount of things."

He slapped his forehead. "I almost completely forgot!" He stood up rather quickly and then sat again. "Um... River. I am sorry, but you do need the filter to go out..." He felt bad bringing the topic back up.

She huffed, "Really? I have to wear a filter, but it won't look suspicious if we're in a baby store?"

"Well.. I.. Um..." He didn't really know what to say. She was absolutely right. If either of them were seen in a baby store, anyone would know that they were get supplies for themselves, filter or not. She raised an eyebrow, her arms folded across her chest as she waited for his response. "We can't go into the store looking like ourselves. We could... get someone to do it for us?" Now he was just thinking out loud.

She frowned, "I don't want to have someone go for us. I wanted to go because I thought it would be nice for us to pick everything out ourselves. If we sent someone to do that for us then what's the point?" She was a bit frustrated that everything had to be so secretive, but she knew that it was for their children's safety.

He tried his best to think of a solution, "I think we could risk it if you brought your gun." He said after a minute. "... and it would lower suspicions if you wore the filter."

"But I don't want to wear the filter." She pouted, "I don't believe the filter would do much good at all. Please, let me go out just this once."

"Make that two guns." He kissed her forehead and nodded. "High alert this time." Excitement leaked through his reprimanding tone.

"Oh, thank you!" She smiled, throwing her arms around his neck, hugging him tightly. "I'll go get my things." She was excited that he was finally allowing her out of the TARDIS without the filter that she had grown to hate. He grinned to himself and walked to the control room. He flipped levers and switched then waited for River. River came in a few minutes later, both guns concealed. "Ready?" She asked excitedly.

He held an arm out for her to take, "Right this way. " She took his arm, letting him lead her towards the doors.