It was business as usual the next day at the office, except for the fact that Tony seemed to have a spring in his step. Roger noticed, and he would smile to himself for he was the only one who knew his friend's secret. But Dr. Bellows also noticed, and he was suspicious. That Tony Nelson was a strange one, all right, and as usual, he was going to get to the bottom of his colleague's s mood swing.

"You wanted to see me, Dr. Bellows?"

"Yes, come in and close the door. Have a seat," he nodded at the couch. "Tell me, Major, how have you been feeling lately?"

"I've been feeling pretty good. Great, actually!"

"Major, is there something that you're not telling me?"

"Now what would make you think that?"

"Because I've been observing you closely all day. You're smiling to yourself for no reason , I do believe I've caught you humming along to some song, and you haven't complained once about any of the menial tasks I've asked of you."

"And for you that signals that something is wrong?" Tony couldn't stop smiling.

"Rather, for you that signals that something is indeed wrong. Would you mind explaining yourself, or shall I have you tested for some mind-altering drug?"

"Wow, Dr. Bellows. You sure are suspicious of a happy guy. Would you rather I come in carrying my problems around and taking it out on my coworkers?"

"That," Dr. Bellows interjected, "I would understand. Now I called my wife, and she seems to think it's a honeymoon syndrome."

"I beg your pardon?"

"I consult my wife about everything, and she seems to think it's the fact that you just came back from your honeymoon about a month ago that you're so upbeat. I don't like to disagree with Mrs. Bellows. Can you confirm her theory?"

Tony chuckled. "I suppose the cat is almost out of the bag."

"Go on."

"Well, sir, last night I received the most unusual news."

"And?"

"And, sir, I found out that my wife is expecting! We're going to have a baby, Dr. Bellows."

His boss found his enthusiasm contagious. "Well, Major, that is wonderful news indeed. I for one have the inside scoop rather than my wife. Imagine that! Well it seems that congratulations are in order."

He stuck out his hand, which Tony gladly shook. "Thank you sir. I admit it was a bit of a shock, but rest assured that Jeannie is going to make a marvelous mother. She's already become the best wife a man could have. With of course, the possible exception of Mrs. Bellows."

Dr. Bellows nodded. "Very well, Major. Go along your way. Just remember to mind your duties, that's all I ask of you."

"Of course. Thank you, sir."

For the rest of the day Tony found himself daydreaming about what a child of his and Jeannie's would be like. Would it make it's own baby food, change it's own diapers? The thought made him laugh to himself, before he would straighten himself out. Maybe it wouldn't be such a bad thing to have another genie around. After all, the one he had now had made him the happiest man in the world, so two of them could be the best thing to ever happen to him.

Jeannie. Never in his wildest dreams could he imagine himself with a woman who appeared out of a bottle, but so it had happened that way, and life was crazy. There was no other way to put it. She kept things interesting, she challenged him, but he knew that he was loved and accepted for who he was. Just the thought of being adored by a child of hers made him happy. He hadn't counted on this, but who knew, it could be the biggest blessing of his life! He fought the urge to call off sick and go home and surprise Jeannie, but tonight he would make sure he let her know just how much she had come to mean to him. He could hardly wait.